2. Add one of these words to the word groups listed below:

construct granite statue

long show alongside

1. high, wide, thick,_________

2. underneath, in front of, _________

3. depict, represent,_________

4. build, erect,_________

5. marble, stone, _________

6. carving, sculpture, _________

Reading 2

1. Read these two talks by tour guides:

a. 'We are now standing in front of the world's most famous memorial. This magnificent building is a superb example of Indian Mughal architecture. It was built by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz who died in 1631. It took almost twenty years to build and was completed in 1653. As you can see, it's made of white marble, and it looks especially beautiful early in the morning. Please notice the reflection in the water gardens in front of the main building. Are there any questions? OK, if you are ready, let's go inside.'

b. 'This is one of the most famous landmarks in the city. It is a very good example of nineteenth-century engineering. The structure was designed by the French engineer, Gustave Eiffel – it was a gift to the USA from the people of France. It was built in 1886, and it stands 93 metres high. What is interesting is that the outside is made of copper – as you can see, this gives it a green colour. Do you have any questions? OK, follow me, please.'

Vocabulary

1. What is the function of the phrases (a-h) from the texts in Reading 1? Put them in the correct category (1-5) below:

a. Do you have any questions?

b. This is one of the most famous ...

c. As you can see,...

d. OK, if you are ready, let's go inside.

e. Please notice...

f. This is a superb example of...

g. The structure was designed by...

h. It was built in ... and it stands...

1. Introduction: saying where you are

We are now standing in front of...

______________________

2. Summarizing

It is a very good example of...

______________________

3. Giving key information

It was built by... It was completed in

______________________

______________________

4. Pointing out specific details

What is interesting is that...

______________________

______________________

5. Inviting questions

Are there any questions?

_______________________

6. Getting ready to move on

OK, follow me, please.

2. Fill in the missing words in the sentences below. Choose from the following. Use each word once only, although there are more words than you need. Read the whole text first before trying to fill the gaps:

attractions	destination	festivals	nature
conveniences	displayed	galleries	resort
countryside	escorted	guides	ruins
courtesy	events	itinerary	scenery
cruise	excursions	locality	souvenirs
daily	ferries	museums

Visitors arriving at the hotel will be interested to know what is on offer. Many hotels will arrange (1)____________tours by coach, or on foot to visit local

(2)_____________. These may include historic (3)____________, art

(4)___________or (5)_____________where objects from the past can be seen.

Many people prefer to spend tune out of doors and like to travel into the

(6)____________, where they can enjoy and photograph the (7)____________. The hotel can arrange half-day or full-day (8)____________ and a detailed

(9)___________ will inform the guests of the exact route which will be taken. Guests are normally given some time to visit shops where they often buy

(10)___________ to remind them of their holiday when they return home. Alternatively, they may enjoy a (11)_____________ on a boat on a river or canal.

During the year there are many (12)____________ taking place in the local area. Information about the time and place of these should be (13)_____________ in the hotel so that guests are aware of what is going on. The hotel can expect to be very busy when national or local (14)_____________ are taking place. Some of these are famous all over the world and attract many visitors.

Writing

For questions 1–15, read the text below and decide which answer A, B, C or D best fits each space.