MODULE 5 OUR WONDERFUL WORLD

1. Fill in: desert, lake, mountain, valley, volcano, beach. 1 There are many farms in the valley between the two mountains. 2 The camel walked slowly on the hot sand in the desert . 3 The climbers were excited when they reached the top of the mountain . 4 People on the island believe that the volcano can erupt any day. 5 There was a man in a small fishing boat on the lake . 2. Match the words. rare birds tourist attraction catch the bus sandy beaches means of transport 3. Use the phrases from task 3 to complete the sentences. 1 Jamaica has got many beautiful sandy beaches . 2 The cheapest means of transport is the bicycle. 3 The National Park is a popular beautiful tourist attraction . 4 Many rare birds live in the forest. 5 The students catch the bus to school every morning. 4. Choose the correct word.a) The people in the area think the _ will erupt. mountain desert volcano b) It’s very hot in the_. forest desert holiday c) Only small boats can go up and down the _. river bus stream d) Monsoons cause terrible_ in India. rains floods fishing e) The Pacific Ocean has very _ waters. long short deep 5. Fill in with: on (3x), in ( 2x) , of (2x) , by 1 There are a lot of tourist attractions on the island of Santorini. 2 The tall trees in the forest are still in excellent condition. 3 They decided to go on a boat tour along the river. 4 There is a variety of plants by the lake. 5 We crossed the river by boat. 6 Scientists are interested in the environmental changes. 7 What does he think of their new idea? 8 Tourists spend most of their holiday on the islands. 6. Complete with the comparative or the superlative form. 1 Greece is sunnier (sunny) than England.2 Mt. Everest is the tallest (tall) mountain in the world.3 Prague is one of the most beautiful (beautiful) cities in Europe.4 London is more exciting (exciting) than York.5 The deepest (deep) ocean in the world is the Pacific.6 Summer is better (good) than winter.7 Mountains are more beautiful (beautiful) than beaches.8 Bill’s bike is the most expensive (expensive) of all. 7. Choose the correct item.A: Is this T-shirt the correct size? B: No, it’s _ big for Ted. very too A: How was your trip to Rome? B: It was _ interesting. very too A: Let’s rent a cottage for the holidays.B: Yes, they’re _ cosy. too very A: Did you enjoy your walk around the city? B: Yes, there are _ many sites to see. too very 8. Fill in: enough, too or very. 1 Can you open the window? No, it’s too high, I can’t reach it.2 Did you like the film? Yes, it was very interesting.3 Do you like History? No , it is too difficult for me.4 I would like that new mobile phone. Are you kidding? It’s far too expensive.5 Did you buy the T-shirt. No, it wasn’t cheap enough . 9 Complete the dialogue with: Which platform does it leave from? , Can I have an adult ticket to Newcastle please?, What time does it leave?, Single or return? , That’s £10. A: Good afternoon. Can I have an adult ticket to Newcastle please?B: Yes, of course. Single or return?A: Single, please.B: That’s £ 10.A: Here you are.B: Which platform does it leave from?A: Platform B.B: What time does it leave?A: At 5 o’clock. 10 Read the text and mark the statements T (true), F (false) or DS (doesn’t say). Are you planning a holiday? Then why not visit Melbourne, Australia? Melbourne is the second biggest city in Australia. It’s a cosmopolitan city full of history and heritage.There are lots of things to see and do in Melbourne. You can admire modern works of art at the National Gallery of Victoria or learn about the history of Australia at the Melbourne Museum. You can also see films from around the world at the Melbourne Film Festival. It takes place every summer and attracts more than 200,000 people.For those interested in nature, Melbourne has got lots to offer. Melbourne Zoo is the oldest in Australia and has got more than 300 animal species.Just outside the city, in Grampians National Park, you can see Australian animals like the kangaroo and koala, in the wild. And at Melbourne Aquarium, next to the river Yarra, you can see many rare fish and aquatic animals. With thousands of people of different nationalities living in Melbourne, you can try food from all over the world. Melbourne is famous for its Italian, Greek and Asian restaurants. Also, make sure you try the national dish of Australia – the delicious meat pie.Melbourne is an exciting city with many attractions. It’s the perfect destination for a sightseeing holiday. 1 Melbourne is not the biggest city in Australia. T 2 You can see modern works of art at the Melbourne Museum. F 3 The Melbourne Film Festival takes place every year. T 4 One hundred thousand people visit the film festival every year. F 5 Grampians National Park is in the centre of the city. F 6 Melbourne Aquarium is beside a river. T 7 People from many different countries live in Melbourne. T 8 People in Melbourne eat a lot of meat. DS