a virtual tour of London
ENGLISH IN USE
How would you like a tour of London from
your sofa? It is now possible
(1) everyone to do this.
Virtual London is a large-scale 3D digital
simulation (2) London.
Access it and you (3) see the
main attractions and landmarks through
the use of interactive images. The model
was created (4) a team at
University College London, and its main
purpose is to help architects and town
planners look at the effect new buildings
will have on the area. The information used
(5) produce the simulation
was taken from details of existing buildings
and from flying over the area. The creators
want to encourage the public to participate (6) the project; local people will benefit (7) this project
because they will (8) more aware of changes in their environment. (9) addition, if businesses are
thinking of relocating their offices to London, they (10) be able to see a detailed picture of the area before they
move.
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VOCABULARY
include aspect presently secondly
deal online guaranteed interact
complaint advanced
A. Complete the text with the words in the box. There are two extra words which you do not need to use.
1. I am not very satisfied with my Internet connection; moreover / to begin with, it is very slow and it is also quite
expensive.
2. Because the gadget wasn’t working, I went to the shop to complain. In fact / Firstly, I asked for a full refund.
3. The sales assistants at that shop aren’t at all helpful. Finally / To be honest, they are extremely rude.
4. For a start, this mobile phone is a very old model; moreover / firstly, it is too big for me. In fact / Finally, it is not at all
cheap.
5. The hotel was not conveniently situated near the city centre; secondly / actually, it was a 40-minute drive away.
6. This gadget is a watch, a compass and a calendar all in one. Furthermore / To be honest, if you pay cash, you get a 30%
discount.
B. Choose the correct linking word/phrase to complete the sentences below.
ENGLISH IN USE
How would you like a tour of London from
your sofa? It is now possible
(1) everyone to do this.
Virtual London is a large-scale 3D digital
simulation (2) London.
Access it and you (3) see the
main attractions and landmarks through
the use of interactive images. The model
was created (4) a team at
University College London, and its main
purpose is to help architects and town
planners look at the effect new buildings
will have on the area. The information used
(5) produce the simulation
was taken from details of existing buildings
and from flying over the area. The creators
want to encourage the public to participate (6) the project; local people will benefit (7) this project
because they will (8) more aware of changes in their environment. (9) addition, if businesses are
thinking of relocating their offices to London, they (10) be able to see a detailed picture of the area before they
move.
23
VOCABULARY
include aspect presently secondly
deal online guaranteed interact
complaint advanced
A. Complete the text with the words in the box. There are two extra words which you do not need to use.
1. I am not very satisfied with my Internet connection; moreover / to begin with, it is very slow and it is also quite
expensive.
2. Because the gadget wasn’t working, I went to the shop to complain. In fact / Firstly, I asked for a full refund.
3. The sales assistants at that shop aren’t at all helpful. Finally / To be honest, they are extremely rude.
4. For a start, this mobile phone is a very old model; moreover / firstly, it is too big for me. In fact / Finally, it is not at all
cheap.
5. The hotel was not conveniently situated near the city centre; secondly / actually, it was a 40-minute drive away.
6. This gadget is a watch, a compass and a calendar all in one. Furthermore / To be honest, if you pay cash, you get a 30%
discount.
B. Choose the correct linking word/phrase to complete the sentences below.
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