Progress Test 1 1 year

Student’s Name _________________________________________

Date ________________________ Score 70/___

I. Reading

Task 1 Read this news article. What is special about the town of Vulcan in Canada?
Choose the correct option.
1. It is a small town where everyone loves science fiction.
2. It is the location of some famous television and film studios.
3. The town’s name inspired it to become a tourist attraction.

Vulcan, Alberta
The tiny town of Vulcan, Alberta has a population of under 2,000. By coincidence the
town has the same name as the home planet of Mr Spock, a character in the popular TV
and film series, Star Trek. This inspired the town to become a tourist attraction, and it is
now the official Star Trek capital of Canada and a favourite destination for science fiction
fans.
Visitors to the town in western Canada can see the 800-piece Star Trek collection on
display at the Vulcan tourism & Trek Station – the information office. They can also
participate in The Vulcan Space Adventure virtual reality game and take a self-guided Star
Trek Walking Tour of the town. The town’s welcome sign is in English, Vulcan and
Klingon! Vulcan

Task 2. Read the article again and find the words and phrases that match their
definitions (1-4).
1. people who have strong interest in someone or something ____________
2. collection of objects or pictures shown in public_________________
3. images and sounds produced by a computer to represent a place or a situation________
4. not part of an organized group with a leader ___________________

II Use of English
Task 1 Complete the dialogue (confirming the booking) with these phrases.
a) and the return flight
b) Tracy speaking
c) I'll send her the tickets and a confirmation in writing
d) and where will I be staying
e) could you give me your name
f) could you tell me who the tickets should be sent to
g) how can I help you
h) my pleasure
i) could you give me the details, please
j) is that right

Travel agent Good afternoon … … … (1)

Customer Hello! Is that Medway Travel?
Travel agent Yes, … … … (2)
Customer I’d like to confirm the arrangements for my business trip to Italy, please.
Travel agent Certainly … … … (3)
Customer Sure. It’s Philip Weston, W-E-S-T-O-N.
Travel agent Fine, I’m just bringing you up on the screen. You’re going to Milan, … … … (4)?
Customer Yes, that’s correct. … … … (5)?
Travel agent OK, so you’re leaving on the thirty-first of March on flight number AZ102, check-
in at 9.20, leaving Heathrow 10.20, arriving 13.00.
Customer … … … (6)?
Travel agent We’ve booked you on AZ521 from Milan to Heathrow, leaving at 17.05 and
arriving at 18.45. Check in by 16.00.
Customer OK. … … … (7)?
Travel agent Two nights at the Hotel Miramare. It has single rooms with a private bathroom,
minibar and the usual facilities.
Customer Right. Yes, I’ve stayed there before.
Travel agent … … … (8)?
Customer Yes, my secretary, Mrs Michelle Young at the TSB bank. You’ve got the address.
Travel agent OK, … … … (9).
Customer Thank you very much.
Travel agent … .. … (10).

Task 2 Read about Eldorado, a small country which is trying to develop its tourism
industry. Complete the text with the words in the box.

Tourism in Eldorado

archaeological sites architecture recovery complex investment

landscape rainy season temperature tropical heritage

El Dorado is one of the most spectacular countries in the world with a wide range of
natural 1)_________ including forests, mountains and volcanoes in the north and rocky
beaches in the south, ideal for snorkeling and diving. The climate is 2) __________ with
warm sunny weather most of the year round and a short 3) __________ from October
through to the beginning of December. The weather is pleasantly warm but not
uncomfortably hot, with an average 4) ___________ around 30°C outside the wet season.
The country also has a rich cultural 5) ___________. The mountains to the north contain
one of the most important sacred sites of the ancient world and the remains of the
magnificent Bluestone Palace 6) ________ at Villanova is the best-known ruin. There are
also many other interesting 7) ___________in the country to visit. The National Museum
in the capital, Pizarro, has an excellent collection of artefacts and pottery dating back to
the 4th century and there are many fine examples of colonial 8) __________ in the city
itself, including the Government's official residence.
After several decades of economic and social problems and the recent civil war El Dorado
is now entering a period of 9)__________. The government is facing problems such as
high unemployment, poverty and low standards of living but is determined to exploit the
country's potential and develop the tourism industry. However, recent political unrest has
left the country with the poor image and two operators are not convinced that the country
is a safe 10) ____ ______.

Task 3 Answer the questions on the text.

1. What kind of tourism do you think the Eldorado government could develop? What
should it focus on?
2. Which countries should Eldorado target to attract tourists from?
3. What kinds of problems do you think investors in tourism in Eldorado might
experience?

Task 4 Match the words with their definitions.

1 destination a) the movement of someone from one place to another
2 resort rep b) a detailed route or plan of a journey
3 tour guide c) someone who buys and sells goods in large amounts
4 receipt d) the predetermined end of a journey or voyage
5 wholesaler e) someone who works for a travel company giving help and advice to
people who are on holiday in a particular place
6 itinerary f) a written acknowledgement by a receiver of money that payment
has been made
7 retail g) a person whose job is showing a place or a particular route to
visitors
8 transfer h) the activity of selling goods to the public

Task 5 Match the words to make places to visit.

1 botanical a) flight
2 theme b) gardens
3 ancient c) gallery
4 night d) observatory
5 art e) club
6 nature f) reserve
7 burial g) monument
8 solar h) museum
9 wax i) park
10 charter j) chamber

Task 6 Complete these sentences with the words above.

book authenticity tailor-made attractions

awareness browse

1. Individual ….. holidays – such as fly-drive – have steadily become more popular.
2. More and more tourists are looking for adventure, activity and ….. .
3. Adverts on TV and in magazines are used to create ….. of new products.
4. There is so much information to ….. through on the Internet that it is easy not to find
 what you want.
5. We would like to ….. with you to go to the USA.
6. The islands offer a number of …. for tourists.

Task 7. Read the text below and decide which answer A, B or C best fits each space.
The concept of backpacking pensioners may sound strange but it is fast becoming a
common (1)….. . According to Rosy Hegarty at the UK charity, Age Concern, there is a
clear (2)….. for retired people to go on (3)….. adventurous (4)….. . Large numbers of
older people are now (5)….. on walking, climbing, rafting, sailing, swimming and other
activity and adventure holidays.
Saga Holidays, a company specialising in vacations for the over fifties, is feeling the
(6)….. of this change. Bookings to exotic (7)….. now (8)….. for 20% of all holidays sold.

1. A site B sight C cite

2. A trend B course C line
3. A bigger B growing C increasingly
4. A destinations B holidays C places
5. A going B coming C leaving
6. A benefits B revenue C revenues
7. A transfer B destinations C itinerary
8. A grow B reach C account

III. Listening
Task 1. Listen to the conversation between a travel agent and a caller. Answer the
questions.
1. What holiday would a caller like to book?
2. When would he like to travel?
3. What time would he like to leave?
4. How long does the flight last?
5. Which hotel has the caller chosen?
6. How much will the caller have to pay for his city break?

Task 2. Listen to the conversation again and complete the sentences 1-4.
1. That’s a … with Iberia.
2. Is it with a …?
3. And is it a …?
4. I’m just going to give you your … .