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01 Reading
 • to get a suntan

2- Read this travel review. When did the

author's dad propose to his mom in
Venice?

MOONLIGHT VENICE

This trip lived up to all my expectations. I have

wanted to go to Venice ever since I discovered that
my dad proposed to my mom there. I had obviously
1- Have you ever traveled for any of these heard a lot about the place, read lots of books, and
reasons? Discuss with a partner. looked at hundreds of photographs. But nothing
prepares you for the reality of it. It is so beautiful.
• to broaden your experience of the world Around every corner, there is another lovely
• to take a break from your career building or picturesque square. The architecture is
• to run away from a broken heart stunning. I managed to find a very good hotel not
• to visit historical sites far from the famous Rialto Bridge.
• to learn a language (or something else)
It's on a small central square, but was very quiet at 3- Are these statements true or false?
night. (this was a relief, as I'm a very light sleeper
and wake at the slightest sound - even with earplugs a The author has wanted to go to Venice since her
in) I spent my days walking all over the city, soaking parents' wedding. F
up the beauty of it all. In the evenings, I ate really b She has done her homework on Venice. T
good Italian food. Many of the cafes and restaurants c Her hotel was located in a very busy street. F
are very expensive, but you can find cheaper places d She couldn't sleep at night. F
if you are prepared to walk a bit. One night, I set e She ate Italian food in the evenings. V
out to find the little square where my dad went f She found the restaurant where her dad proposed
down on one knee 55 years ago. In the moonlight, it 55 years ago. F
looked so pretty and romantic. I understood why my
dad had chosen that place. Venice is so special. If
you have never been there I urge you to go - seeing
is believing! I will be going again as soon as I can.
02 Describing Places
1- Look at the photographs of popular If you want to join an organized tour, you'll also
places. Which one you most like to visit need to make your reservation many months in
and why? Read the description below. advance, as it is a very popular destination.
Which picture does it describe?

Visiting this place is a life-changing experience. If

you are in this part of the world, you must include it
in your itinerary. To get here is difficult, but
ultimately rewarding. It involves four days of cold,
pain, and exhaustion. But when the mist lifts to
reveal the emerald peaks and terraced ruins of this
ancient place, I promise you will forget all the
hardship. The best time to visit is May through
September. Although this is the busiest time, it is
also the driest. Believe me, this is not a place you
want to visit in the rainy season. You'll need to take
strong walking boots and a torch with spare
batteries.
2- Read the paragraph again. Are these 3- Complete the two descriptions below
sentences true or false? using the words and expressions in the
box.
a The writer thinks this is a good place to visit. V
b Getting to the place is easy. F contests spectators era attractions damaged
c May to September is the rainy season. F constructed Italy island sailing chased ship
d The busiest time to arrive is also when there is the sea blue
least rain. V
e You must book your place on a tour a long time
before you arrive. V The Colosseum is one of the most famous and
f You'll need smart shoes. F popular tourist (1) attractions in Rome, (2) Italy. It
was (3) constructed between AD 72 and 80, and is
still the largest amphitheater ever built. It could hold
between 50,000 and 80,000 (4) spectators who
came to watch the popular gladiator (5) contests and
other public events. Since the early medieval (6) era
the Colosseum has stopped being an entertainment
venue.
It has been (7) damaged by earthquakes and stone 4- Talk about places in your city or
robbers, but it remains an icon of ancient Rome and country…
its emperors.
a where there are wonderful beaches.
b where the views are spectacular.
This beautiful place is on the northwest coast of the c where young people go to hang out and be seen.
Greek island of Zakynthos. It was named Shipwreck d where you can hardly move because it's so
Beach after a container (8) ship ended up on the crowded on the weekend.
beach here on October 2, 1980. The M V Panagiotis e that are popular with foreign tourists.
was (9) sailing from Turkey to Italy with, it is
believed, illegal goods on board. It was being (10)
chased by the Greek navy when stormy weather
forced it into the small cove. The crew abandoned
ship and ran off. The remains of the ship still lie on
the beach. The beach can only be reached from the
(11) island and is loved for its white sand and clear
(12) blue water. There are regular boat tours from
other parts of the (13) sea.
5- Look at the pictures (a-d). Where do you Match the words in the box with the
think they were taken? pictures (a-d).

ancient ruins (b) buddhist temples (b) a built-up

(b) (c ) skyline (c ) (d) forests (d) (a) grasslands (d)
(a) high-rise building (c) waterfalls (d)
03 Past Perfect
1- This is Nick’s route across the USA. Marc: Wow! That's a deal. Did you see your
Read the text and answer these questions. grandma?
Nick: Yes - I spent three nights in Dallas with
a Where did Nick begin his journey? grandma. It was so good to see her. She's not getting
b Where did Nick stop to visit his grandma? any younger so it was now or never...
c Where did Nick sell his car? Marc: And did you manage to forget about Carla?
Nick: It took a few weeks, but the decision to go
Nick: Hey Marc! I'm back at last! How have you away was a good one. It was the best way to mend a
been? broken heart. Carla who?!
Marc: Welcome back stranger! I'm good. How was Marc: When can we meet? I've almost forgotten
the trip? what you look like!
Nick: It was great, thanks. I made it all the way Nick: Yeah - three months is a long time. The beard
from New York to LA. The car only broke down has grown a bit and I've lost a few pounds ...
twice... Marc: In that case, let me buy you dinner - at
Marc: What a trip - you didn't think that rusty car Carlo's.
would make it! Nick: Thanks, man - sounds like an excellent plan ...
Nick: I know - it was a miracle. I sold it for $100
before I flew home!
Past Perfect a Nick had split with his girlfriend before he went
away.
O Past Perfect descreve uma ação passada anterior b Before the trip, Nick had bought and old car.
a outra ação também passada c The car only broke down twice.
d Nick drove all the way from New York to Los
had + past participle Angeles.
e In Dallas, Nick stopped to visit his grandmother.
We were too late: The train had already left. f Nick flew home from Los Angeles to New York
I knew I hadn’t be there before. g When Nick got home, he texted his friend, Marc.

2- Look at these statements about Nick’s

trip and choose the correct verb from the
box.

stopped bought texted broke down flew

drove
1- Read a conversations between a couple Go to the end of the road and you'll come to a stop
in the car. Answer the questions. sign. Take a right and you'll see Route 80.
Rick: Great, thanks... Did he say left or right?
a Where do they want to go? Angle: I can't remember. Look, stop and ask that
b Which number road are they looking for? woman.
c How many times do they pass the same movie Rick: Excuse me, we're looking for the road to
theater? Sacramento. Could you tell me which way we need
to go?
Angie: Rick, do you know where we are? Woman: Sacramento? Go straight down here until
Rick: Yes, of course. Why? you come to a gas station. Then turn left and follow
Angie: Because we've passed the same movie theater the signs.
twice. Rick: OK, thanks.... I haven't seen the gas station yet.
Rick: Oh, no. Angle: No, neither have I, but here's that movie
Angie: You'd better stop and ask somebody. theater again.
Rick: OK... Excuse me, I'm trying to get to Rick: Oh, no. ... Excuse me, we're lost. Do you have
Sacramento. Do you know how we can get onto any idea where Route 80 is?
Route 80 from here? Man 2: Er, no, sorry.
Man 1: Yes, first you need to turn around and then
take the first left.
2- Read the conversation again and h Go straight down here until you come to a gas
complete the useful phrases. station.
i Turn left and follow the signs
Saying what you're looking for
a Excuse me, I'm trying to get to Sacramento.
b Excuse me, we're looking for the road to
Sacramento

Asking for directions

c Do you know how we can get onto Route 80?
d could you tell me which way we need to go?
e Do you have any idea where route 80 is?

Giving directions
f You need to turn around and then take the first
left.
g Go to the end of the road and you'll come to a
stop sign.