Horseback Riding Holiday
Costa Rica is one of the most beautiful countries (1) the world and one where
unique plants and animals can be found. Tourists and nature travellers alike are amazed
by a nature wonderland that contains (3) of tropical forests, rushing rivers and exotic animals.
Its uncrowded beaches, high mountains and amazing volcanoes leave very (4) people
disappointed. There is (5) any doubt that one of the best ways of discovering the many
incredible areas of the country (6) on horseback. The Costa Rica Riding Adventure offers
(7) four-day journey through the gorgeous landscape of the country. The first day begins in
Monteverde’s Cloud forest and (8) in
Las Juntas. The ride to Las Juntas provides stunning views of
the Gulf of Nicoya and Puntarenas. The following morning the
ride starts in the low land of Las Juntas along the valley and
reaches the beautiful little village (9)
Solania. The third day is spent visiting the waterfalls or
exploring the mountains (10)
foot or horseback or simply enjoying the day in the swimming
pool. On the last day you explore the Arenal Volcano, which
is (11) a doubt one of the most
stunning features of the country and, as night falls, the journey
(12) to Monteverde’s Cloud forest
begins.
B. Read the text below and complete the gaps. Use only one word in each gap.
EXAMINATION PRACTICE
VOCABULARY
1. The information I found on the Net was for the research I am doing.
a. spectacular b. significant c. active
2. Each person’s fingerprints are .
a. remarkable b. extraordinary c. unique
3. Unfortunately, no house was left by the hurricane.
a. scheduled b. untouched c. caused
4. The climate in Britain is quite .
a. mild b. gentle c. average
5. There is a cool mountain just outside the village.
a. spring b. geyser c. glacier
6. Not every country is rich in natural .
a. sources b. resources c. particles
7. The between the clown and the audience at the circus was amazing.
a. interaction b. reservation c. eruption
stand out make up turn out make up for associate with
in search of in terms of be in for set an example make sense
B. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the phrases in the box. There are three extra phrases which you
do not need to use.
1. Many people leave their small villages and move to the city work.
2. Look at this sentence. I don’t think it .
3. He is an excellent student and he really from the rest of the class.
4. Water is of hydrogen and oxygen.
5. He a big surprise when he got home; he discovered that his house had been broken into.
6. I sent them flowers to try to not being able to visit them.
7. All teenagers should be informed about the risks surfing the Net.
C. Match the words with their definitions.
1. power station a. a helpful and useful effect that something has
2. gale b. a plan of action
3. policy c. a building where electricity is produced
4. obstacle d. a very strong wind
5. benefit e. something that blocks one’s way or progress
10
VOCABULARY
A. Circle the correct answer.
B. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs make and do.
1. Any lack / loss of your personal belongings should be reported immediately.
2. He succeeded / achieved in qualifying for the final race.
3. During the summer, I just love lying on the coast / beach relaxing.
4. Good results can only be managed / accomplished through hard work.
5. The fog / shower made visibility really poor.
6. If this dry weather continues, many countries will face severe food shortages / absences.
7. What is the climate / weather going to be like tomorrow?
8. He was caught up in a sudden downpour / mist and went home soaking wet.
9. The ship sank just a few miles off the east shore / coast of Ireland.
10. Environmentalists have warned of the serious consequences of climate / weather change.
1. Have you up your mind as to what you would like to do when you grow up?
2. sure that all the windows are locked before you leave.
3. While Mary was at my house, she asked if she could a phone call.
4. I believe that Brandon has great progress.
5. He his best, but he didn’t win the contest.
6. Watching TV for too long can a lot of harm to your eyes.
7. He money by selling hand-made jewellery.
8. This cream will wonders for your dry hands.
C. Complete the sentences with the correct form of make or do and the words/phrases in the box.
1. Rami didn’t do well in the exam but at least he an .
2. Could you please not so much while the
baby is sleeping?
3. China and Brazil are discussing whether they will with each other concerning oil.
4. The Mayor gave the police officer a medal for courage, but he says that he was just his .
5. As soon as we left the children alone, they in the room.
6. Did the boss ask Craig to some for the
project over the weekend?
7. I to the restaurant manager about the bad service.
8. The hurricane a lot of to the houses by the
coast.
9. If I could , I really think that we should meet again next Saturday.
a suggestion a mess a complaint duty noise
business work effort damage
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E. Choose the correct answer a, b or c.
1. I first met Alice in 2000.
I 2000.
2. My mother has never read such an interesting book before.
It’s the most interesting read.
3. This is Ted’s second visit to China.
This is the China.
4. It’s been a long time since I last ate fish.
I a long time.
5. It started raining two days ago and it hasn’t stopped yet.
It two days.
6. Ben went to Paris on Monday and he is still there.
Ben Monday.
7. Ali started learning Spanish a month ago.
Ali a month.
8. I haven’t been to the National Museum for ages.
It’s ages to the National Museum.
1. has Yassir been living in New York?
a. When b. How long c. Since then
2. Arthur has eaten pizza. He can’t stand it!
a. ever b. never c. still
3. Belinda started this diet three days .
a. before b. recently c. ago
4. Haven’t you finished the report ?
a. yet b. already c. still
5. Our parents have been to Mexico twice .
a. just b. yet c. so far
6. Brian has been working in this bank the past few years.
a. before b. for c. since
7. did you buy your mobile phone?
a. When b. How long c. How often
8. I haven’t been to the new football stadium.
a. still b. yet c. never
GRAMMAR
D. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct tense. Use the Present Perfect Simple, the Present Perfect Progressive
and the Past Simple.
1. A: Where (you be)? Betty (look for) you all morning.
B: Really? I (go) to the bank and then to the supermarket.
2. A: Tom (not come) back from school yet?
B: Yes, but now he (go) for a walk.
3. That is the most delicious meal I (ever eat).
4. Carol (have) this computer for five months and it
(already break down) twice.
F. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first, using the word given. Do not change
the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.
HAVE
EVER
TIME
FOR
CONTINUOUSLY
HAS
LEARNING
SINCE
EXAMINATION PRACTICE
A. Choose the word or phrase that most appropriately completes the sentence.
1. I live with my elder brother and I the bills with
him.
a. separate c. split
b. remove d. compensate
2. The law does not you to be an adult until you
are 18.
a. consider c. combine
b. provide d. approach
3. After the , there was more than two metres of
snow on the ground.
a. mist c. downpour
b. fog d. blizzard
4. After the pipeline explosion, TV pictures showed oil
out onto the snow.
a. adapting c. struggling
b. spouting d. browsing
5. At first we were disappointed with the trip, but
everything well in the end.
a. made up for c. made up
b. stood out d. turned out
6. Would you like some of the or the strong
cheese in the salad?
a. remarkable c. gentle
b. average d. mild
7. The politician has been asked to his decision to
accept a free holiday.
a. justify c. cater to
b. correspond d. value
8. value for money, this is an unbeatable offer.
a. Throughout c. In search of
b. In terms of d. Concerned about
9. I know it’s not a fancy hotel but at least we have some
.
a. reservation c. interaction
b. extract d. privacy
10. Being very shy is a(n) to making new friends.
a. source c. outing
b. obstacle d. shortage
B. Choose the word or phrase that produces a grammatically correct sentence.
1. Could you call Charlie? He has ideas about
where we can go camping next month.
a. few c. a few
b. a little d. much
2. Keith travelling from Berlin to Barcelona.
a. has just been finished c. has just finished
b. was just finished d. has just been finishing
3. What is exact location of the ship?
a. - c. some
b. the d. a
4. Many people believe that protecting endangered
species should be the number one priority today.
a. the c. -
b. any d. some
5. How much time is needed to take care of
horse?
a. any c. -
b. the d. a
6. Can you please do something about the state of your
room? I you all week!
a. have been asking c. have been asked
b. asked d. ask
7. Abdul was last person to leave the building.
a. the c. -
b. a d. some
8. Do you think that man will one day live in
cities at the bottom of the sea?
a. the c. -
b. a d. some
9. What’s wrong? You look really worried! What ?
a. happens c. has happened
b. was happening d. has been happening
10. Unfortunately, factories continue to dump toxic waste
into .
a. a sea c. the sea
b. some sea d. sea
EXAMINATION PRACTICE
VOCABULARY
A. Match the words/phrases with their definitions.
a. shining with small flashes of light
b. to examine or look at something in a casual way
c. the highest point of a mountain
d. the plant that produces the grain from which flour is made
e. to find time to do something
f. not active for the time being
g. graceful and attractive in appearance or manner
h. an improvement in health or appearance
1. elegant
2. (get) a new lease of life
3. sparkling
4. browse
5. wheat
6. dormant
7. summit
8. make time for
B. Read the text and decide which answer a, b, c or d best fits each gap.
Costa Rica is one of the most beautiful countries (1) the world and one where
unique plants and animals can be found. Tourists and nature travellers alike are amazed
by a nature wonderland that contains (3) of tropical forests, rushing rivers and exotic animals.
Its uncrowded beaches, high mountains and amazing volcanoes leave very (4) people
disappointed. There is (5) any doubt that one of the best ways of discovering the many
incredible areas of the country (6) on horseback. The Costa Rica Riding Adventure offers
(7) four-day journey through the gorgeous landscape of the country. The first day begins in
Monteverde’s Cloud forest and (8) in
Las Juntas. The ride to Las Juntas provides stunning views of
the Gulf of Nicoya and Puntarenas. The following morning the
ride starts in the low land of Las Juntas along the valley and
reaches the beautiful little village (9)
Solania. The third day is spent visiting the waterfalls or
exploring the mountains (10)
foot or horseback or simply enjoying the day in the swimming
pool. On the last day you explore the Arenal Volcano, which
is (11) a doubt one of the most
stunning features of the country and, as night falls, the journey
(12) to Monteverde’s Cloud forest
begins.
B. Read the text below and complete the gaps. Use only one word in each gap.
EXAMINATION PRACTICE
VOCABULARY
1. The information I found on the Net was for the research I am doing.
a. spectacular b. significant c. active
2. Each person’s fingerprints are .
a. remarkable b. extraordinary c. unique
3. Unfortunately, no house was left by the hurricane.
a. scheduled b. untouched c. caused
4. The climate in Britain is quite .
a. mild b. gentle c. average
5. There is a cool mountain just outside the village.
a. spring b. geyser c. glacier
6. Not every country is rich in natural .
a. sources b. resources c. particles
7. The between the clown and the audience at the circus was amazing.
a. interaction b. reservation c. eruption
stand out make up turn out make up for associate with
in search of in terms of be in for set an example make sense
B. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the phrases in the box. There are three extra phrases which you
do not need to use.
1. Many people leave their small villages and move to the city work.
2. Look at this sentence. I don’t think it .
3. He is an excellent student and he really from the rest of the class.
4. Water is of hydrogen and oxygen.
5. He a big surprise when he got home; he discovered that his house had been broken into.
6. I sent them flowers to try to not being able to visit them.
7. All teenagers should be informed about the risks surfing the Net.
C. Match the words with their definitions.
1. power station a. a helpful and useful effect that something has
2. gale b. a plan of action
3. policy c. a building where electricity is produced
4. obstacle d. a very strong wind
5. benefit e. something that blocks one’s way or progress
10
VOCABULARY
A. Circle the correct answer.
B. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs make and do.
1. Any lack / loss of your personal belongings should be reported immediately.
2. He succeeded / achieved in qualifying for the final race.
3. During the summer, I just love lying on the coast / beach relaxing.
4. Good results can only be managed / accomplished through hard work.
5. The fog / shower made visibility really poor.
6. If this dry weather continues, many countries will face severe food shortages / absences.
7. What is the climate / weather going to be like tomorrow?
8. He was caught up in a sudden downpour / mist and went home soaking wet.
9. The ship sank just a few miles off the east shore / coast of Ireland.
10. Environmentalists have warned of the serious consequences of climate / weather change.
1. Have you up your mind as to what you would like to do when you grow up?
2. sure that all the windows are locked before you leave.
3. While Mary was at my house, she asked if she could a phone call.
4. I believe that Brandon has great progress.
5. He his best, but he didn’t win the contest.
6. Watching TV for too long can a lot of harm to your eyes.
7. He money by selling hand-made jewellery.
8. This cream will wonders for your dry hands.
C. Complete the sentences with the correct form of make or do and the words/phrases in the box.
1. Rami didn’t do well in the exam but at least he an .
2. Could you please not so much while the
baby is sleeping?
3. China and Brazil are discussing whether they will with each other concerning oil.
4. The Mayor gave the police officer a medal for courage, but he says that he was just his .
5. As soon as we left the children alone, they in the room.
6. Did the boss ask Craig to some for the
project over the weekend?
7. I to the restaurant manager about the bad service.
8. The hurricane a lot of to the houses by the
coast.
9. If I could , I really think that we should meet again next Saturday.
a suggestion a mess a complaint duty noise
business work effort damage
11
KSA_Traveller_5_WB_2015-2016_mod11 11 1/12/2015 11:32:06 AM
E. Choose the correct answer a, b or c.
1. I first met Alice in 2000.
I 2000.
2. My mother has never read such an interesting book before.
It’s the most interesting read.
3. This is Ted’s second visit to China.
This is the China.
4. It’s been a long time since I last ate fish.
I a long time.
5. It started raining two days ago and it hasn’t stopped yet.
It two days.
6. Ben went to Paris on Monday and he is still there.
Ben Monday.
7. Ali started learning Spanish a month ago.
Ali a month.
8. I haven’t been to the National Museum for ages.
It’s ages to the National Museum.
1. has Yassir been living in New York?
a. When b. How long c. Since then
2. Arthur has eaten pizza. He can’t stand it!
a. ever b. never c. still
3. Belinda started this diet three days .
a. before b. recently c. ago
4. Haven’t you finished the report ?
a. yet b. already c. still
5. Our parents have been to Mexico twice .
a. just b. yet c. so far
6. Brian has been working in this bank the past few years.
a. before b. for c. since
7. did you buy your mobile phone?
a. When b. How long c. How often
8. I haven’t been to the new football stadium.
a. still b. yet c. never
GRAMMAR
D. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct tense. Use the Present Perfect Simple, the Present Perfect Progressive
and the Past Simple.
1. A: Where (you be)? Betty (look for) you all morning.
B: Really? I (go) to the bank and then to the supermarket.
2. A: Tom (not come) back from school yet?
B: Yes, but now he (go) for a walk.
3. That is the most delicious meal I (ever eat).
4. Carol (have) this computer for five months and it
(already break down) twice.
F. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first, using the word given. Do not change
the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.
HAVE
EVER
TIME
FOR
CONTINUOUSLY
HAS
LEARNING
SINCE
EXAMINATION PRACTICE
A. Choose the word or phrase that most appropriately completes the sentence.
1. I live with my elder brother and I the bills with
him.
a. separate c. split
b. remove d. compensate
2. The law does not you to be an adult until you
are 18.
a. consider c. combine
b. provide d. approach
3. After the , there was more than two metres of
snow on the ground.
a. mist c. downpour
b. fog d. blizzard
4. After the pipeline explosion, TV pictures showed oil
out onto the snow.
a. adapting c. struggling
b. spouting d. browsing
5. At first we were disappointed with the trip, but
everything well in the end.
a. made up for c. made up
b. stood out d. turned out
6. Would you like some of the or the strong
cheese in the salad?
a. remarkable c. gentle
b. average d. mild
7. The politician has been asked to his decision to
accept a free holiday.
a. justify c. cater to
b. correspond d. value
8. value for money, this is an unbeatable offer.
a. Throughout c. In search of
b. In terms of d. Concerned about
9. I know it’s not a fancy hotel but at least we have some
.
a. reservation c. interaction
b. extract d. privacy
10. Being very shy is a(n) to making new friends.
a. source c. outing
b. obstacle d. shortage
B. Choose the word or phrase that produces a grammatically correct sentence.
1. Could you call Charlie? He has ideas about
where we can go camping next month.
a. few c. a few
b. a little d. much
2. Keith travelling from Berlin to Barcelona.
a. has just been finished c. has just finished
b. was just finished d. has just been finishing
3. What is exact location of the ship?
a. - c. some
b. the d. a
4. Many people believe that protecting endangered
species should be the number one priority today.
a. the c. -
b. any d. some
5. How much time is needed to take care of
horse?
a. any c. -
b. the d. a
6. Can you please do something about the state of your
room? I you all week!
a. have been asking c. have been asked
b. asked d. ask
7. Abdul was last person to leave the building.
a. the c. -
b. a d. some
8. Do you think that man will one day live in
cities at the bottom of the sea?
a. the c. -
b. a d. some
9. What’s wrong? You look really worried! What ?
a. happens c. has happened
b. was happening d. has been happening
10. Unfortunately, factories continue to dump toxic waste
into .
a. a sea c. the sea
b. some sea d. sea
EXAMINATION PRACTICE
VOCABULARY
A. Match the words/phrases with their definitions.
a. shining with small flashes of light
b. to examine or look at something in a casual way
c. the highest point of a mountain
d. the plant that produces the grain from which flour is made
e. to find time to do something
f. not active for the time being
g. graceful and attractive in appearance or manner
h. an improvement in health or appearance
1. elegant
2. (get) a new lease of life
3. sparkling
4. browse
5. wheat
6. dormant
7. summit
8. make time for
B. Read the text and decide which answer a, b, c or d best fits each gap.
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