Exercise A
Write one word in each gap. (1 mark per answer)
THE GREAT BRITISH SEASIDE
What (1) the phrase 'the great British seaside' bring to mind? Most people, if asked to respond (2) the top of their heads, associate (3) on holiday to places such as Blackpool or Torquay with poor weather, old, faded attractions and a low standard of accommodation. These days, when people are more likely to go abroad to (4) the sights, traditional British seaside towns (5) suffering from an image problem. Now, finally, some of the resorts (6) decided to bring their images up to date in the hope that a (7) of direction will bring back the tourists. Many will need a lot of convincing, but those that (8) come will find that today's Blackpool differs quite a bit (9) the picture postcard past.
After years of neglect, Blackpool has to work hard to catch (10) with foreign destinations but that's precisely what it (11) doing. It's the first time so much (12) happened to improve the place in such a short time. A massive building project, including a new casino and indoor entertainment centre, (13) that rainy days are no longer a problem. And it appears (14) be working. As the tourists start to make (15) the bright lights of Blackpool once again, it seems that the great British seaside has a bright future ahead.
Exercise B
Complete the sentences by changing the form of the word in capitals when this is necessary. (1 mark per answer)
Exercise C
Complete each second sentence using the word given, so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Write between two and five words in each gap. (2 marks per answer)
We the plane when the pilot told us to get off again.
We two days.
This is the Paris.
I find it hard to my husband on walking holidays.
Joan has always been very and has been everywhere.
We drove away , ready to begin our adventure.
As the storm started, we went the old house.
I the hotel room before I booked it.
Exercise D
Choose the correct answer. (1 mark per answer)
Exercise E
Choose the correct answer. (1 mark per answer)
Total mark: ........ /50
