My First Flight
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Chicago to Los Angeles. I was only at six years old, and |
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found the idea of flying extremely exciting and a little bit |
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scary. I remember have looking at the plane standing on the |
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runway, and not in believing that it would be able to take off. |
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It looked far very too heavy! When we took off, I was terrified |
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at first and kept my eyes so tightly shut. But once we were in |
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the air, I became curious and found out the courage to look |
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out of the window. I was instantly fascinated. The view |
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below of me looked like a postcard, with all the tiny fields and |
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towns. Looking closely, I could even make out tiny cars |
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travelling along the roads. But the most best thing about the |
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flight was when I was been invited to go and see the cockpit. |
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The view from there it was amazing, and the pilot explained to me |
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what some of the complicated controls were for. I’m got used |
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to flying now, and it’s not nearly so much as fun, but the first time |
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was an experience I will never forget. |
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He doesn't mind long-haul flights ______________________________ (seasoned)
We decided to get off the motorway and ___________________________ (scenic)
He loves fishing, so _____________________________________________ (pier)
He won't even leave his home town, so _______________________ (transatlantic)
The only drawback of the resort _________________________________ (pebbly)
Unless you have a boarding pass, __________________________________ (jetty)
It would be useful to see John while in New York, so ______________ (itinerary)
According to the map________________________________________ (junction)
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Choose the best word to complete each sentence.
1. A narrow path winds its ___ down from the mountain.
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A course |
B route |
C way |
D direction |
some were missing.
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A had |
B made |
С kept |
D held |
3. The recent _____ floods have caused a lot of damage.
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A flash |
B spark |
С instant |
D sudden |
4. We've got a _____ bit of work to do so we'd better start now.
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A decent |
B fair |
С big |
D large |
5. I need _____ facts to prove your case, not just suppositions and accusations.
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A tough |
B solid |
С ready |
D stable |
6. Jane's flat affords ____ views over the valley and mountains beyond.
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A expanded |
B widespread |
С spacious |
D extensive |
7. After her world tour, Kay felt happy to be back in ____ surroundings.
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A known |
B customary |
С familiar |
D typical |
8. You need to ____ experience before you can be considered for promotion.
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A gain |
B earn |
С win |
D collect |
9. These shoes are a bit too tight for _____.
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A ease |
B wearing |
С comfort |
D relief |
10. Don't be anxious; Tim will arrive in ____ time.
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A right |
B due |
С exact |
D proper |
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Yvonne did everything she could to ensure the trip was successful. | |
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Yvonne ____________________________________ of the trip. | |
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People might see this discovery as a major scientific breakthrough. | |
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considered |
This discovery ______________a major scientific breakthrough. | |
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Can I get pounds for these euros at this bank? | |
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exchange |
Can I _____________________________________ at this bank? | |
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Flying is not everyone's choice when they go on holiday. | |
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Some ___________________________ when they go on holiday. | |
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My complaints were completely ignored by the travel agent. | |
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The travel agent ___________________________ my complaints. | |
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The company's policy remained more or less the same until 1983. | |
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change |
The first _______________________________________ in 1983. | |
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The journey by train from London to Glasgow takes 5 hours. | |
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It is _____________________________ from London to Glasgow. | |
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I got very wet in the downpour. | |
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I was ___________________________________ in the downpour. | |
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Complete the sentences with one suitable word.
1. The whole country was covered _____ a blanket of snow.
2. The staff are up in _____ at the new proposals for pay cuts.
3. It's rude to _____ people names!
4. Don't take it to ______; his comment was not meant seriously.
5. She felt she'd had a _______ deal, losing her job just because she had been off sick twice.
6. Having to curtail one's social life is part and ______ of being a parent.
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Fill the gaps with suitable prepositions.
He has to contend ______ many problems.
I presume I can count ____ your support.
He is in danger ________ being expelled.
He is going to opt ____ the easy solution.
Entrance is free _____ members.
This is the best-paid job he has had _____ date.
The meeting was called in response ____________ public criticism.
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Choose the right verb in the right form to complete the sentences.
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spread |
come (x2) |
kick |
pick |
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wrap |
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I seem to have ____out in a rash.
This is urgent, so don't ______ it off.
I feel tired and achy, I must be _____ down with flu.
It's too good an offer to _____ down.
The plane ____ off smoothly.
The search party ____ out over the fields.
Henry ____ up a hitchhiker on his way to London.
Please don't _____ this information on to anyone else.
Lesley is completely _____ up in her studies at the moment.
The match _____ off at 10pm.
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Following are the results of a survey on how British people travel to
work every day. Listen and fill in the gaps in the table.B. now report the survey’s findings using the prompts below.
most/least popular amongst…
more/less frequently used by…
rarely used by either group
satisfaction levels amongst … are high/low/moderate
Model:
Using their private car is by far the most popular means of commuting amongst women.
C. What do you think the results of a similar survey would be in Ukraine? Make sentences using the prompts below.
1. Would (not) be as/less/more popular…
2. The corresponding figure would probably be in the region of…
3. Satisfaction levels would probably (not) be as high/low…
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The harbour was so full that many boats were forced to ______ just outside.
In the summer it's more pleasant to travel on ______ than to sit inside.
The boys stopped rowing and let the boat _______ slowly with the current.
Apart from a rough ______ from the mainland to the island, the journey was very pleasant.
All visitors to the ship were asked to ________ half an hour before it sailed.
The captain _______ the ship carefully through the narrow harbour entrance.
He owns a ________ of oil tankers, that's why he's so wealthy.
Local fishermen have rescued the passengers and crew of the yacht which _______ in thick fog last night.
Walking up the ________ and onto the ship, she felt as if her new life had already begun.
Cruise liners always have a doctor on ________.
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Rewrite the following sentences using the words in bold type. Use between 3 and 8 words. Do not change the meaning of the original sentence.
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You won't find seafood like this anywhere else in the world. | |
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Nowhere _______________________________ seafood like this. | |
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I didn't realise how bossy he was until I worked with him. | |
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Not ___________________________________ how bossy he was. | |
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The witnesses were not seen again in public until after the trial. | |
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Only when _______________________________ in public again. | |
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The possibility of moving to a bigger house never arose. | |
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At __________________________________ a bigger house arise. | |
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I managed to persuade them, but it was difficult. | |
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manage |
Only __________________________________ to persuade them. | |
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You must remember to hand back the key, whatever you do. | |
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On _________________________________ to hand back the key. | |
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No one could understand the lecture. | |
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sense |
No _________________________________________ the lecture. | |
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Harry ate the two ice creams one after the other. | |
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No sooner _________________________________ he ate another. | |
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The rescue attempt had to be called off because the storm was so severe. | |
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Such _________________ the rescue attempt had to be called off. | |
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It was the worst holiday he had ever had. | |
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Never _________________________________________ holiday. | |
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