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5       Progress Review




         Vocabulary
         1   Complete the second sentence so it has the same meaning as the first sentence, using the word in
             bold. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.
             1  We do not intend to visit India during the rainy season.   intention
                We                              India during the rainy season.
             2  I need to get a new passport before my trip.   my
                I need to                            before my trip.
             3  Hotel rooms are cheaper now, which is good news for tourists.   reduction
                The                              of hotel rooms is good news for tourists.
             4  The jokes about his country made the young man angry.   objected
                The young man                              the jokes about his country.
             5  The old enemies have very different personal beliefs.   worlds
                The old enemies’ personal beliefs                        .
             6  The only luggage the traveller carries is one small backpack.   consists
                The traveller’s luggage                          one small backpack.


         2  Complete the sentences with the correct form of the word in bold.
             1  For people with stressful jobs, holidays are very         .                        BENEFIT
             2  People with limited                can enjoy cruises.                              MOBILE
             3  The tour guide pointed out the               area of Beverly Hills, where many stars live.  RESIDENT
             4  The mayor promises to attract visitors by improving the city’s
                accommodation.                                                                     EXIST
             5  The travellers could not               the smallest village on the map.            LOCATION
             6  The largest                 in Europe is Russia.                                   NATIONAL
             7  People with different opinions should discuss them in a           way.             CIVILISATION
             8  In most cultures, it is the             to offer food to a guest.                  CUSTOMARY


         3  Circle the correct words.
             Travelling is not just for pleasure
               People travel for many reasons, not only because they are tourists on   package / peak holidays. Politicians and
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             businessmen may enjoy   first-class / self-catering travel to attend important meetings. People sometimes move
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             to another country because they are looking for a better life. Others with dual   nationality / language may take
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             pleasure   of / in visiting both the countries that they call home. There has also been a rise   in / of the number
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             of young people who study abroad. These students usually   arrange / pack their suitcases and travel home
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             for holidays. Another reason that people travel is for their health. There are often   benefits / skills in going to
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             hospital in another country. So, next time you are at a   departure / destination gate, you can be sure that not all
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             the passengers around you are heading for   5-star / connecting hotels.
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         4  Complete the sentences with these words.
                break    city    communication    group    language    season    speaker    tongue


             1  Belgium is a country with more than one official                .
             2  Washington, DC is the capital                    of the USA.
             3  Holiday prices always increase during peak                  .
             4  There are problems when one ethnic                      disagrees with another.
             5  Prague is a popular destination for a city                .
             6  People think Sophie is a native                    because her English is so good.
             7  Non-verbal                       is not the same in all cultures.
             8  English is Mike’s mother                    , but he is learning French at school.
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