Тест по теме "Путешествие"

Test. Travelling.

1. Read the texts (A-F) and match them with the questions (1-7). There is one extra question.

1. What nature-friendly ideas started a new branch in the tourism business?

2. What means of transport is the most popular with tourists?

3. Why can tourism be dangerous to nature?

4. What are the reasons that make people go on a trip?

5. What kind of tourism is getting popular with elderly people?

6. Why does travelling make people smarter?

7. What are the ways to save money while travelling?

A. Tourism has become a popular activity. Indeed, nowadays people travel more, and further, than they used to. The main reasons for tourism are: recreation, leisure and business. When travelling for recreation, people want to escape their stressful daily routine and to relax. Beach holidays are an example of such tourism. Business trips involve going to a distant place in order to settle business issues.

B. Whether on a business trip or on a honeymoon, people want to explore the place they are in. They go on excursions, try new activities like diving or mountain climbing and learn about the historical background of the place and its cultural peculiarities. Sometimes they find out amazing facts about people and places and about themselves too! In fact, when people travel, they broaden their horizons.

C. A new branch of tourism is ecotourism. It involves visiting relatively untouched places in remote areas. Ecotourism is often misinterpreted as any form of tourism involving wildlife - but it’s completely different from jungle tourism or safari. Eco-tourists are against disturbing the environment; even taking photos is not recommended. Take only memories and leave only footprints is a very popular slogan for them.

D. By educational tourism, most people mean different versions of Learn and Travel Programmes for students. But it’s not only for the young and brave. Lots of training and educational programmes for adults are offered in different corners of the world. Retired people participate in these programmes too. They gladly enroll on overseas courses ranging from gardening and design to computer skills and programming.

E. If possible, consider means of transport other than the plane. Rapidly increasing numbers of flights have put the environment in danger. Planes pollute the air, which results in global warming. In fact, tourism is not harmless fun as many may think: new airports and tourist infrastructure, pollution and crowds of noisy tourists make wild animals migrate, which may decrease their population or even make them extinct.

F. With all its benefits, travelling is still a very expensive activity and may not fit every budget. To reduce the costs, avoid travelling in high season when flight tickets and hotels are overpriced. Remember that, along with expensive destinations, there are less prestigious but even more interesting places. When planning a trip, find out about low-cost airlines, discounts and special offers.

2. Use the right form of the words in brackets to complete the text.

Dad usually comes up with original ideas. Last Sunday Dad (DECIDE) that we should all go on a camping trip. The idea came to him while he (READ) an article about camping. The article said that camping brings families together.

“Not true”, I smiled. “What about television? It usually (HELP) families to feel a lot more united.” “If the weather is fine, we (GO) on a trip next weekend,” Dad said and put his magazine on the coffee table. I quickly looked over at my (YOUNG) brother, Paul. He gave me a knowing smile, “Do you remember (WE) last trip?” I certainly did. Last summer Dad told us that fishing would be a great family activity. We bought four expensive fishing rods and drove for three long hours to a big lake in Virginia. When we got there, we discovered that we (FORGET) to take the fishing rods. Ten minutes later we made another unpleasant discovery: we (NOT/HAVE) the tent which meant we couldn’t stay overnight and we had to drive all the way back home again. We (BE) tired and disappointed with the trip.

3. Use the derivatives of the words in brackets to complete the text.

The city of St Davids is situated on the south-west coast of Wales. If you're looking for an (USUAL) place to go, this is your destination. It was granted city status by Queen Elizabeth II but in reality St Davids looks like an (ATTRACT) small village. It is actually the smallest city in Britain with a (POPULATE) of just over 1,600. St Davids has a (BEAUTY) medieval cathedral which dates back to the 12th century. Today it is a (CHARM) place with narrow streets filled with cafes, hotels and art galleries – but only one pub! St Davids is famous for its sandy beaches and clear water. Whitesands Bay is a regular (WIN) of the prestigious European Blue Flag award.

4. Fill in the gaps with the words from the box. There is one extra word.

As the day of 1) … arrived, Mia was trembling with excitement. She had 2) … in for the flight 3) … , ensuring she had all her documents ready. Fortunately, it was a 4) … flight because Mia didn’t like to change planes. On her way to the airport, she spotted a white plane in the sky and imagined future adventures. After arriving at the terminal, she noticed a 5) … on the display board. “I hope it’s just a minor one,” she whispered to a 6) … . A hearty talk helped them pass the time for about half an hour.
Finally, after 7) … the plane, she admired the 8) … and convenient seats. As they were going to take off, the feeling of freedom washed over her. Suddenly, the pilot announced a 9) … due to weather. Mia’s heart sank, but she decided that nothing could spoil her journey. “Adventure awaits,” she thought, ready for anything! She got off the plane and rushed to the railway station. A 10) … to Liverpool was scheduled to arrive in an hour.