Unit 3 Quiz

Name: __Steven Garcia__________________________

Date: _3/04/2020_________ Score: ______ / 50
points

A Listen to a conversation between two tourists, Kathy and Tomás.

Then check (✓) true or false. [8 POINTS]
True False
1. Tomás arrived in Chile less than a month ago. X 
2. Kathy plans to begin her trip in Patagonia and finish in Santiago.  X
3. Most people avoid visiting Patagonia in January and February.  X
4. Tomás is excited about working in Torres del Paine National Park. X 

B Combine the sentences using defining or non-defining relative clauses.

More than one answer is possible. [8 POINTS]
Example: Bulgaria is a small country. Bulgaria is cheap to travel in by bus.
Bulgaria is a small country that is cheap to travel in by bus.

1. Florence was once the capital of Italy. Florence is a historic city.

Florence is a historic city which was once the capital of Italy

2. My hometown is a popular tourist destination. My hometown gets crowded

in the summer.

My hometown is a popular tourist destination which gets crowded

in the summer.

3. Istanbul has great shopping. Istanbul is the home of the Grand Bazaar.
Istanbul is the home of the Grand Bazaar which has great shopping

4. The biggest flea market in Paris is the Saint-Ouen Market. There are more
than 2,500 shops.

The biggest flea market in Paris is the Saint-Ouen Market where are more
than 2,500 shops.

C Complete the sentences with the words in parentheses in the correct

order. [12 POINTS]
1. I enjoy shopping in _ unusual __ antique __ stores _____. (antique / unusual / stores)
2. Most _ big _ cities _with skyscrapers _____ intimidate me. (big / with skyscrapers / cities)
3. My parents live in a _ quiet suburban neighborhood __. (neighborhood /
quiet / suburban)
4. I’ve always loved _ little college towns __. (college / towns / little)
5. My vacation home is in this __rural area that has a lot of wildflowers (area / rural /
that has a lot of wildflowers)
6. When I travel, I love staying in little old hotels________. (hotels /
little / old)

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D Choose the word or phrase from the box that best completes each sentence.
[6 POINTS]

climate green spaces shopping

cost of living nightlife transportation system

1. My city has great ____ shopping __________ – you can buy anything you want.
2. The _____ nightlife __________ is fun. There are lots of clubs and shows.
3. All year round, there is a comfortable ___ climate ___________.
4. If you have a dog, you need to live in a city that has lots of ___ green spaces __________.
5. It’s too expensive for me to live in a place that has a high _ cost of living ______________.
6. It’s easy to get around in a city that has an efficient __ transportation system _______.

E Choose the type of town from the box that best matches each sentence. [6 POINTS]

border town industrial town port town

coastal town mountain town rural town

1. You can ski in the winter and hike in the summer. __ mountain town ___________
2. There is a harbor and a lot of warehouses. ____ port town __________
3. There is another state or country nearby. ____ border town ________
4. There are many farms and fields in the area. ___ rural town _____________
5. You can go to the beach and swim in the ocean. ___ industrial town _________
6. There are a lot of factories. ___________________________

F Read the travel brochure. Then check (✓) true or false. [10 POINTS]

Welcome to Chiang Mai, one of Thailand’s largest cities. Here you can explore
ancient temples, shop at colorful markets, and appreciate the city’s historic
architecture. Even though Chiang Mai has the charm of an old mountain town, it
still has all the conveniences of a modern cultural center. There is great nightlife,
and there are hotels for every budget.
Chiang Mai, which is located on the Ping River and near the mountains, is also a
wonderful place for outdoor adventure. You can trek through the mountains,
where you will see breathtaking scenery and interact with local hill-tribe people.
Or you can go on a tour of the area’s Mae Klang Waterfall not far outside the city.
The cool season of December to February is when many people choose to visit
Chiang Mai. February is when the famous flower festival is held, and the whole
city is lined with flower boxes. It is not to be missed!
There is something for everyone in Chiang Mai. Plan your trip today!

True False
1. Chiang Mai has cheap and expensive places to stay. X 
2. Chiang Mai is a rural town near the mountains. X 
3. The area around Chiang Mai is ugly and industrial.  X
4. The Mae Klang Waterfall is far from the city.  X
5. The flower festival takes place during the cool season. X 

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