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Cutting Edge Elementary

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3 Edition
Adults II

Second Test 2016

Total: 50 marks

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 Listen to the radio programme Travelling trends talking about holiday
preferences. Match the speakers with the correct picture.
Be careful, there is an extra picture. Theres an example done for you (0).

A
0- Alan

1- Mara

2- Lisa

C
B
3-Jack

4-Ruth

E F

B
0- ____ 1- ____ 2- ____ 3- ____ 4- ____

8 marks
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 What is your perfect holiday destination? Read this article with tips to
choose the ideal place for you and do the exercises that follow.

CHOOSING THE PERFECT HOLIDAY

DESTINATION
So, you want to go on holiday but youre not sure where to go.
Read this article to find out how you can find a destination that
is perfect for your needs!

Where do you start?

0) ______________________________________________
holiday
The first step is to make a list. Write down all the options you have for this (a) __________.

1) ______________________________________________
A big part of your decision is connected to your personal style. Do you need a trip to
relax and spend time with your family or are you looking for action? Are you the person
who likes to sit on the (b) ____________ all day with a book? Then an island can be the
perfect place for you!

2) ______________________________________________
Choosing the perfect time is very important. Do you want to go skiing? Then dont go
to Japan in the summer, because obviously there is no snow to ski on. Do you want to
participate in a (c) ____________ or a sporting event? Then, do a Google search to find
out when they are on, the price of the tickets, etc.

3) ______________________________________________
Your destination choices can change depending on your travelling companions. Are you
travelling alone, as a couple, or as a family? Talk to your family or partner and discuss
your ideas and interests. Are you (d) ____________? Then this is the perfect opportunity
to meet new people!

4) ______________________________________________
Do you only have 1-2 weeks holiday? Then you cant spend a long time travelling to your
destination. Choose only 1 country or region and plan all your activities carefully. But if
you have 2-4 weeks you can travel longer distances and you can (e) ____________
multiple regions or countries.

5) ______________________________________________
Still cant decide? Why dont you ask your friends and family what they think? You can
also do a Google search on some of the destinations or visit your favourite travel blogs.
Travel bloggers love to receive (f) ____________ from readers .They love to share their
experiences with the world!
So, which travel destinations are there on your list?

Adapted from: http://www.ytravelblog.com/how-to-choose-travel-destinations-2014/

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 (A) Read the article and match each paragraph with the corresponding
heading. Be careful, there is an extra heading.
Theres an example done for you (0).

Who are you traveling with? _______

How much money do you have? _______

Why do you want to travel? _______

How do you make the final decision? _______

Where do you start? _______

0

How much time do you have? _______

When are you going? _______

5 marks

(A) Now, read the texts again and complete the gaps with the words in the
box. Be careful! There are extra words. Theres an example done for you (0).

businessman beach emails single

festival holiday visit home

5 marks

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 (A) Do you want to know the TOP travelling destination for 2016? Read
this travellers blog about his visit to Hanoi and choose the correct option.
Theres an example done for you (0).

MY EXPERIENCE IN Hanoi, Vietnam

Hello everyone! Im Jano. Thank you for reading my blog. Do
you want to know the TOP travelling destination for 2016?
That place (0) is / are / am HANOI.
Let me tell you a bit more.
Hanoi is (1) a / the / an capital of Vietnam. (2) There is / There
are / There isnt 7 million people living there.
People in Hanoi are very friendly. They always (3) help / helps / helping tourists and they
are very polite. There arent (4) any / some / a criminals in Hanoi. It is a very safe place.
I went to Hanoi (5) last / ago / with January. I (6) are / were / was there with my family.
We (7) loves / loved / loving it! Its a great place!
I(8) dont / didnt / doesnt stay there for a long time. Only 2 weeks but they were fantastic!
Its a fun place and very cheap as well. I recommend it to all travellers!

8 marks

(B) Continue reading Janos blog and learn more information about
transport in Hanoi. Match the questions with the answers. Be careful, there
are extra answers. Theres an example done for you (0).

0) What do you think about transport in Hanoi? a) Its clean and organised

1) Did you travel by plane? b) About 12 hours

2) How long did the journey take? c) Every day! Its very cheap

3) Can you ride a bike in the city centre? d) Yes, I do.

4) How often did you use public transport? e) Yes, but there is a lot of traffic.

f) Yes , I did

0- ___
a 1- ___ 2- ___ 3- ___ 4- ___ g) At 4 pm.

4 marks

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 Are you still looking for the perfect place for you? Read these tips form
experienced travellers all around the world and choose the correct option.
Theres an example done for you (0).

Pat Cameron @FriendlyPat 2 h

0- Travelling around the world is the best way to _________________.
meet people
a) meet people b) get a job c) have children

Akim Volkov @MovingAround 4 h

1-In London, I recommend travelling by _________________. Its really fast!
a) ferry b)scooter c) underground train
2- In Amsterdam Its a good idea to ride a _________________. Its cheap and healthy!
a) tram b) car c) bike

Adeline Baudin @TravellingTips 6 h

3- A good place to _________________ is cheapoair.com. You can find great offers!
a) book tickets online b) board the plane c) go through security

4- Always write your name and phone number in your _________________ in case it gets lost!
a) check in desk b) luggage c) gate number

Gabriela Afonso @FoodLover 7 h

5- In Paris I recommend the bakery Poilne to eat fantastic _________________.
a) biscuits b) rice c) bread

6- In Spain you can try Venta del Baron, the best _________________ to go with your salads.
a) olive oil b) orange juice c) grapes

Samir Fynn @BigIdeas 9 h

7- Australia has fantastic places to study. A good place to _________________
is Bond College
a) start a business b) go to university c) get a job
8- Are you a fan of clothes? A good place to _________________ is Milan, in Italy.
You can find the latest fashion there!
a) go to the hairdressers b) go swimming c) go shopping

8 marks

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 Writing task. Choose either A or B. Write about 60 to 90 words.
OPTION A:
We would like to know about your favourite place to eat out in your town/city.

Dont forget to mention.

- The name and address
- The type of food and typical dishes
- Days and times it opens
- Why you like it so much

OPTION B:
We are interested in knowing about a famous race in your country.
You can use these questions to help you.

What kind of race is it?

Where and when does it take place?
Who was the last winner?
Why are you interested in this race?

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12 marks

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