Vocabulary

Match the words to the correct definitions.

26 poster 27 brochure 28 leaflet 29 flyer 30 catalogue

A A book containing pictures and information about goods that you can buy

B A small sheet of paper containing promotional advertising which is given to people in the street or put through their letter boxes

C A large sheet of paper containing an advertisement or notice usually displayed in a shop window or on a wall

D A booklet containing information and promotional material often about holidays

E A piece of paper that has been folded and has promotional material on all sides

Grammar

Complete the text using the correct forms of the verbs in brackets.

A group of holidaymakers won a legal battle when the journey along the ancient Silk Route failed 31) …….. (to live up) to the brochures promises. This comes at a time when consumers’ associations have been warning tour operators against 32) ……… (offer) derisory compensation to disgruntled clients.

The company had refused 33) ……… (admit) liability but twenty of the party decided to take the matter to court. The tour operators denied 34) ……… (try) to deceive the holidaymakers but lost the case and they have now undertaken 35) ……… (pay) compensation of £250 per person plus costs.

Complete the email. Choose the correct option from the words in italics.

Heinrich

I have 36) an / some information about your trip to the Kyoto Research Centre next week. I tried to book you 37) a / some room at the Sheraton, but I didn’t have 38) a / any luck. But don’t worry, because I found you 39) a / some accommodation at the Kyoto Research Campus, and I know it’s very nice there.

Jenna has 40) a / some ticket for you and she has also got 41) a / some travel insurance. You’ll need to pay the taxi driver in Yen, so you’ll need 42) a / some cash. You can change 43) a / some money at one of the banks at the airport.

Hope you have 44) a / some good weather.

Best wishes

Louis

Choose the correct preposition.

45. May I pay by / for / in cheques, please?

46. He offered to pay by / for / at dinner, but I wouldn’t let him.

47. We paid by / for / in cash when we bought our television.

48. This group are very popular in / with / for young people.

49. I prefer reading of / to / with watching television.

50. Sam is not qualified of / for / to such difficult work.

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Comprehensive reading

Read the text and say if these statements are true (T) or false (F).

1. Ireland is an island.

2. The Irish name for Ireland is Eire.

3. It’s called the Emerald Isle because it’s full of precious green stones.

4. Irish is an ancient language.

5. St. Patrick is Ireland’s national saint.

6. The shamrock is a tree which grows in Ireland.

Ireland – The Emerald Isle

Covering the greater part of the island, Ireland, or Eire for the Irish, is one of the most beautiful countries in Europe. Ireland is also known as the Emerald Isle because of its amazingly green countryside. The Irish often say that in no other place in the world will someone ever get to see so many different shades and tones of green. Eire is located to the west of Great Britain and it has a magnificent coastline along the Atlantic Ocean. Dublin, the capital, is the country’s largest city and a major port.

This rather small and geographically isolated country is also known for its rich cultural heritage, longstanding traditions and unique spirit of its people. The Irish are a warm and friendly people who have a reputation for their hospitality and for their great skills in storytelling and music making. Irish folk music is about the sorrows and joys of life and is full of nostalgia especially from the Irish immigrants who left their homeland in search of better life.

Even though, throughout Ireland, people speak in English in their everyday lives, Irish is the first official language of the Republic of Ireland. The Irish language, which is a one-thousand-year-old Celtic language, is mostly spoken in the west of Ireland. However, things have recently started changing and the Irish language has been going through a revival. It is taught in primary school, heard on the radio and TV stations and is used in newspapers.

St. Patrick’s Day, on March 17^th, commemorates Ireland’s national saint and is celebrated in many countries around the world. In fact, as the popular saying goes, on St. Patrick’s Day, everyone is Irish. People decorate their homes with green ribbons and balloons and they traditionally wear green clothes, hats and ties. You’ll also see lots of shamrocks on St. Patrick’s Day. The shamrock, a small tree-leaved green plant, has become Ireland’s national symbol. In Dublin, the festivities last for three days with plenty of colourful parades and street theatres for both locals and tourists to enjoy.

Match the words in italics with their synonyms below.

7 character 8 situated 9 visitors 10 homesickness

11 very important 12 rebirth 13 friendliness