Language and Grammar Review Unit 8
Language and Grammar Review Unit 8
Language and Grammar Review Unit 8
I. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
1. A. package B. stalagmite C. lag D. safari
2. A. explore B. expedition C. resort D. environment
3. A. explore B. exotic C. explain D. excuse
II. Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
1. A. original B. geography C. imperial D. stimulating
2. A. magnificence B. accessible C. affordable D. destination
IV. Complete the sentences with the words from the box. Use each word once only.
Harbour Buffet Trip Resort Ticket
V. Give the correct form of the word in CAPITALS to complete each of the following sentences.
1. I’m very happy that my parents let me make my own ……….... about holiday destinations. DECIDE
2. At this time it may not be easy to find accommodation with ………………… prices. REASON
3. …………….., our flight was cancelled and we had to spend one night at the airport. LUCK
4. The Opera House is one of the most popular tourist …………….. in Sydney. ATTRACT
5. They live in a remote area which is ……………… except by horse. ACCESS
6. They were the first ……………… to cross the country from south to north. EXPLORE
7. What has been the most ………………. experience in your life as a tourist guide, Ms. Lien? CHALLENGE
8. More and more foreigners like travelling to Vietnam for holiday because things are ……. here. AFFORD
9. British cavers have made some important …………….. about Son Doong Cave. DISCOVER
10. For the more ……………. tourists, there are trips into the mountains with a local guide. ADVENTURE
VI. Read the text, and fill in the blanks with the given words.
and can busier located However
VII. Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.
With a (1) of about 2.6 million people, Vancouver is the largest City in Western Canada.
Vancouver is in the Southwest of Canada, and it is only a few hours of driving away from the American (2)
.
Vancouver is popular because it (3) so many things. It is a huge, modern City. On the other
hand, it is also one of North America’s most beautiful areas. The natural beauty (4)
Vancouver is famous all around the world.
Vancouver is right next to the Rocky Mountains, so it is a wonderful place for skiing and snowboarding.
Those aren’t the only winter sports you can do there. If you can (5) a winter sport, then you probably do
that sport in Vancouver. After all, the 2010 Winter Olympics were there. Vancouver is also great for hiking,
jogging, and skateboarding. It even has beaches. The beaches aren’t the (6) in the world, but they
arc clean and pretty.
(7) place that you have to visit in Vancouver is Stanley Park. This is a public park that is a stone’s
throw from (8) . However, the park is completely surrounded by the Pacific Ocean. The nature in Stanley
Park is beautiful. It is close to downtown, but it feels like it is 100 kilometres away. The park also has
playgrounds, gardens, beaches, tennis courts, and even an (9) .
Vancouver is something for everybody. It is no (10) that people think it is one of the world’s best
cities.
1. A. number B. exist C. control D. population
2. A. area B. border C. region D. place
3. A. includes B. insists C. combines D. consists
4. A. around B. over C. on D. upon
5. A. repeat B. tell C. name D. separate
6. A. good B. best C. better D. well
7. A. Another B. Others C. Other D. Anothers
8. A. mountain B. hill C. village D. downtown
9. A. quarter B. effort C. aquarium D. notice
10. A. wonder B. cause C. true D. fact