SKILLS TEST 4A UNITS 7–8

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READING SKILLS
ONTARIO
1 Match descriptions 1–8 to sports holidays A–F. There A SPORTS HOLIDAYS PARADISE!
are two extra descriptions that you do not need.
(6 points) Adventure sports fans love variety, excitement
and the natural world and Ontario in Canada is
1 There are a lot of places where you can a great place to find all of these. Not only that,
learn to do this sport. heavy snowfalls in winter and sunny skies in
2 A water adventure holiday that lets you summer mean it’s an all-year-round place to go. So,
visit areas you couldn’t get to in other if you’re looking for a great sports holiday, check
ways. these ideas out.
3 If you’re not good at this sport, there are
professionals who will take you out. A WHITE WATER RAFTING
4 All the equipment is provided on this There are 1,200 km of Ottawa River to raft, although most rafting takes
holiday so you don’t need to bring your place on a 12 km stretch. If you are an expert and have your own raft,
you can go where you want. However, most people choose one of the
own.
many companies that organise days out or short trips. You go with
5 This is a good winter holiday activity for guides who know the river very well and who will make sure your
parents and children who want to try experience is safe and enjoyable as well as fast and thrilling. Hold tight!
something different.
6 This is definitely the best holiday to try B KAYAKING AND CANOEING
Ontario is a province of rivers and lakes and kayaking or canoeing gives
if you like extreme climbing. you the chance to reach areas you couldn’t reach otherwise. There are
7 Try this holiday if you like being by the thousands of lakes with islands you can camp on and 1,600 km of
water but don’t enjoy water sports. routes. Using these you can get to remote areas of Ontario’s national
8 There are plenty of places where you can parks such as Algonquin or if you don’t fancy that, you could go on
do this sport and there is a special kind of a trip round the Mink Islands. You can camp or stay in luxury lodges
(small hotels). This is one of the most popular adventure sports on offer
transportation to take you there. and perhaps the most rewarding.
2 Read the text again. Are the statements true (T) C DIVING
or false (F)? (4 points) If you thought Australia was the best place for scuba diving, then think
again! The Thousand Islands region has warm crystal water and there’s
1 It is possible to go on a sports holiday in lots to see – from shipwreck to great marine life. You can do dives from
Ontario at any time of year. the beach or go out further and try deep water diving down to 30
2 If you want to go white water rafting on metres. There are plenty of diving schools so both beginners and
Ottawa River, you have to go with a guide. qualified divers can enjoy diving.
3 If you go kayaking or canoeing, you have D ICE CLIMBING
to camp because there are no hotels. Ice climbing is different from rock climbing, but it’s just as challenging.
4 Winter and summer are not the best times Batchawana Bay is a great area and there are more than 300 climbs to
to go hiking along the Grand Valley Trail. do. You can try smaller climbs or the higher mountain peaks. It’s a great
winter sport, especially for families who’re looking for exciting days out
and something new – and you get great views too.
E MOUNTAIN BIKING
There are so many routes for mountain biking in Ontario that there is
a special ‘Bike Train’! It’s not just for bikes, but it stops at the start of
the best rides and routes. You can take the train too and try one of the
trails or just explore the countryside. Huntsville has many superb trails
around the lakes and through its forests – if you want a more remote
route, try the 100 km Powassan Circle Route.
F HIKING
If biking isn’t your thing, you can try hiking. There are 800 km of trails
to explore. You’ll find routes for every level of fitness, so it doesn’t
matter if you’re a bit out of shape. Spring or autumn are the ideal times
to try walks through the 275 km Grand Valley Trail. Another great route
to try is the Waterfront Trail which follows the St Lawrence River and the
shores of Lake Ontario – great if you want to enjoy the water without
going in it!

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LISTENING SKILLS COMMUNICATION

1 CD Track 5 Listen to a radio show and
Class CD4.30 1 Complete the missing words. The first letter of each
match speakers 1–5 to statements A–G. There are two word is given. (5 points)
extra statements that you do not need. (5 points)
Both these photos show people travelling by
1 Sarah plane. Another 1 s_____ is that they both
2 Mike show unusual aspects of flying. In the photo on
3 John the left, a mouse has escaped inside the plane
4 Carolyn and the cabin crew are trying to catch it. You can
5 Thomas see the mouse at the 2 b_____ of the
picture. In the 3 b_____ you can just see
A ‘I’m happy I didn’t go to university.’ the pilot and he’s laughing! In the second picture
B ‘I teach at university and I don’t think the you can see some passengers and it looks as
students work hard.’ 4 
t_____ most of them are sleeping.
C ‘I think everyone would benefit from going to 5 
P_____ it’s a long intercontinental flight.
university.’
D ‘I wish I had gone to university when I left
school.’
E ‘I haven’t got a full-time job at the moment,
I only work part-time.’
F ‘I think more young people go to university
now than before.’
G ‘I’m not sure if I want to go to university or
not.’

2 CD Track 5 Class CD4.30 Listen again and choose the

correct answers. (5 points)
1 Sarah says that
a she wants to get some work experience after
finishing university.
b she has to do work experience as part of her
degree.
c she hasn’t had any work experience yet.
2 Mike
a had no idea what he wanted to do when he
left school.
b didn’t get a job immediately after leaving
school.
c knew what he wanted to do when he left
school.
3 John says that
a he really enjoys his job.
b he will never look for a permanent job.
c he isn’t sure what he wants to do yet.
4 Carolyn
a complained that companies want graduates
to have experience too.
b found that it was much easier to get a job
than she’d expected.
c said that most graduates find it difficult to
get a job these days.
5 Thomas thinks that his manager
a was right to sack him.
b shouldn’t have sacked him.
c was sorry to see Thomas leave.

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