Basic Level – Reading

1. Match the offers to the people. One offer matches to two people.
A: A two week coach tour of European cities. We start in London and then travel to Paris for three nights. From Paris we take
you to another romantic city, Rome. We then head north to Vienna and Berlin and back to London. Accommodation in 4* hotels in each
city with breakfast and evening meals paid for. In each city, you will be taken on guided tours of the famous sights and also have time
to explore on your own.
B: The Surfside Campsite is not just close to the beach, it is on the beach! There are places for 100 tents or you can rent a
caravan with its own bathroom, beds and a colour TV. The campsite is perfect for a beach holiday and we can organise activities such
as surfing, sailing, fishing and windsurfing. There are lots of trees on the campsite so you can hide from the sun if you want. We also
offer hot water 24 hours a day, clean toilets, a café, a games room and a shop.
C: The Waterside Hostel is a friendly place to stay next to a waterfall and lake high in the mountains. There are a number of
walking paths that start from the hostel and we can offer maps and guides to the local area. We also rent bikes and organise climbing
lessons for beginners. The hostel has dormitory rooms for 4, 6 or 8 people as well as family rooms with their own bathrooms. There is a
small restaurant next to the hostel where you can get delicious breakfasts, lunches and evening meals.

Which offer is best for someone who

1. wants a comfortable holiday near the sea.
2. doesn’t want to stay in one place for the whole holiday.
3. is travelling alone so would like accommodation in which they can meet other people.
4. is coming from the USA and wants to see as much of Europe as possible in a short time.

Basic Level – Use of English

2. Choose the correct answers

Dear Sam,
1. a have b am having
Hi. I 1. ________ a great time here in Croatia. The weather is great, the c had
people are friendly and the campsite is amazing. We arrived three days ago and 2. a have spent b are spending
we 2. _______ most of our time since then on the beach. The water is beautiful c spent
and it’s not too crowded. Tomorrow, we 3. _______ the boat to Venice. It takes 3. a take b took
about three hours to get there 4. _______ we have to set off early. We will have c are going to take
about five hours in Venice and then get the boat back again. I’m really excited – 5. 4. a so b because
________ to Venice before. c but
5. a I wasn’t b I didn’t go
Hope you’re enjoying your holiday, Emily c I haven’t been

Extended level – Use of English

3. Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the original
1. There isn’t anywhere to put our tent.
There’s ______________________________________ our tent.
2. The hotel was so expensive we could only afford to stay there for one night.
It was ______________________________________ that we could only afford to stay there for one night.
3. I didn’t go camping because I didn’t have a tent.
I would ______________________________________ a tent.
4. My parents wouldn’t let me go on holiday with my friends.
I wasn’t ______________________________________ on holiday with my friends.

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