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Exercise 1: Matching statements
Exercise 1
Instructions
Use each statement onceRead the texts and the statements A-J. Decide which text matches the situation described in the statements.
There are TWO extra statements which you do not need to use.
Statements
- You do not have to work on Mondays.
- You are not allowed to work overtime in the evenings.
- You must have an ability to attract audiences' attention on screen.
- If you have never driven a bus before, you cannot apply for this job.
- This job includes three working days and offers extra money if you work well.
- If you have an ability to work with graphics on computer and have less time to work, this job is suitable for you.
- There is a requirement on minimum working period in this company.
- You must have a good sense to choose fresh products at this job.
- Since you have good computer skills, you may start this work without experience.
- This company requires applicants to be able to speak more than one international language.
Texts
Match 1-8
We are looking for an expert shop assistant for our shop in Leeds.
Minimum 3 years of experience.
Working days: Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.
$8 per hour + extra benefits.
Please send your CV by email on: shoezone.jobs@highheels.com
Urgently required!
Bus driving license.
Minimum of 3 years' experience.
Available to work at weekends.
An attractive salary and benefits will be offered to the appropriate candidates.
Please call during office hours: 01642 77854324
Or send CV to: Arriva Buses, 87 Parliament Road, Middlesbrough
A law firm is looking for a full-time secretary.
Degree in economics or computer services.
Excellent computer skills.
Problem-solving abilities.
Good communication skills.
No experience required.
$1200 per month.
Please send your CV by email on: staff.employment@hotmail.com
We are looking for a shop assistant for our clothes shop in Middlesbrough.
Age: 25-30.
Working days: from Tuesday to Sunday.
Flexible part-time.
$6.50 per hour.
Please send your CV by email on: topshop@mystore.com
A position is available for a part-time graphic designer to join Drawtivity advertising agency.
You must be expert in using various computer programs.
Salary: $3500 per month.
SeeWorld travel centre is looking for professional tour guides to accompany tourists from all corners of the world.
Relevant travel experience required.
Must be able to communicate in at least two languages.
$100 per day plus all travel expenses included.
HKL company seeks a part-time front desk receptionist.
You must be: Excellent communication skills, competent in basic computer skills, versatile, polite and approachable.
Starting salary: $2000.
Working contract: at least 1 year.
GBSC TV channel is looking for a new host for its new primetime talk show.
You should have: a confident and vibrant personality, minimum 2 years' experience in the entertainment industry, excellent communication skills, be popular.
Instructions
Use each statement onceRead the texts 7-14 and the statements A-J. Decide which situation described in the statements matches with the texts.
There are TWO extra statements which you do not need to use.
Statements
- A friend wants to spend a holiday learning to handle a small boat.
- You and your partner are looking for catering jobs where you can live together in one place.
- You are a cook and are looking for a job with accommodation in a small hotel.
- Your friend can cook Italian food and is looking for a job in an English pub.
- You are looking for a quiet budget hotel where you can organise a training seminar on a Saturday.
- You want to do catering training in England.
- You are looking for a hotel for a romantic weekend near the sea with your partner.
- Your parents want to spend a holiday in the countryside not far from London.
- You have been asked to find a hotel with facilities for large meetings and dinners.
- A colleague with a lot of experience in the catering business would like to help to run an English hotel.
Texts
Match 7-14
Watford's most central and luxurious hotel, 87 en-suite bedrooms and excellent conference and banquet rooms.
Convenient to M1, M25, M4 and Watford Junction Station.
For further details and special weekend rates please call:
01923 237316
Website: www.whitehousehotel.co.uk
In Maidenhead, west of London.
Bar Manager and Assistant Bar Manager
Ideally suited to a couple, although individual applicants can apply.
Drive and initiative necessary to deliver service within a private members' club.
FREE on-site accommodation
Send CV to: Marjory Padfield
wilmslowgolfclub@uk.net
In Woburn Common.
Lovely 17th-century country inn with 17 pretty en-suite bedrooms.
Close to Marlow, Henley and Windsor and ideal for exploring the Thames Valley or visiting London.
Weekend breaks, horse racing weekends and much more.
info@thechequersinn.co.uk
Are you considering a career in food and beverage management?
We offer a management training programme for hardworking individuals with relevant tertiary qualification, strong organisational skills and ability to work long hours under pressure.
Placements in London hotels.
Send CV to:
h.karlsson@royaloverseasleague.org
Well-maintained Victorian hotel centrally situated close to the sea.
• Picturesque private harbour with sailing school in walking distance
• Guided walks along the coast
• Entertainment in season
info@wallfordhotel.com
Also: Second Chef
To assist owner in running of busy country pub and restaurant in South Warwickshire.
Second chef with knowledge of Mediterranean and traditional cuisine.
Minimum three years' experience.
Contact Darren on:
01295 690270
Family-run hotel near St Mawes, Cornwall seeks responsible, self-motivated Chef for restaurant seating 40.
Experience of working in a small team and producing high quality food advantageous.
Hotel flat available
For more information call Carol on:
01872 501241
www.pendowertbeach.co.uk
Located near the coast and set in an acre of romantic gardens.
Our hotel has its own heated outdoor swimming pool, jacuzzi and sauna.
Fourteen en-suite bedrooms, two with king-sized four-poster beds.
Guests are served French food cooked with fresh local produce.
www.elmfieldhotel.co.uk
Instructions
Use each statement onceRead the texts 7-14 and the statements A-J. Decide which text matches with the situation described in the statements.
There are TWO extra statements which you do not need to use.
Questions 7-14.
Statements
- You cannot make an advanced reservation for this hotel.
- You must pay a bit more but can stay in a luxury room.
- You do not have to pay for food and beverages if you stay in this hotel.
- You can go to safari trips there.
- You can stay in only one type of bedroom there.
- Which advertisement is NOT for a hotel?
- You do not pay for recreation facilities in this hotel.
- This hotel takes you to many cities.
- Hotel managers are all multilingual.
- You can rent swimming equipment in this hotel.
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Match 7-14
Tourist Board ***
$100 per person per night
• Tours arranged
• Private car park
• Restaurant
• All bedrooms en suite
• Short bus ride from Sydney City Centre
• Parties catered for
For reservations call:
Tel: 0264125883
1 STAR HOTEL
$49.99 Double room (shared bathroom)
• 15 mins from beach
• On bus route from city centre
• Surf equipment hire available
• Modestly priced restaurant
Tel: 0241136386
We can arrange all your needs for accommodation from budget to five star.
Call 0241523116
Or check our website at:
www.stayinoz.com
Sydney's most famous hotel - high class luxury rooms from $250 a night
• All airport transfers arranged
• 4 different restaurants
• Private beach
• 2 swimming pools
• Functions arranged
For the luxury stay of a lifetime, call:
0241525336
ONLY $25 PER NIGHT!
• Dormitory sleeping
• Shared bathrooms
• Cheap restaurant
• Television room
• Travel advice
No booking - 35 Gold Street, Sydney
Just turn up!
Tel: 0286141738
Rated 1* hotel
For only $150 a night
• Golden beaches in Mallorca
• Enjoy swimming activities in the Mediterranean
• Take trips near villages
• Enjoy shows and make friends
• All meals and drinks are included in the price
Tel: 00679558
Enjoy your time at a wonderful, small luxury hotel in Spain.
Prices include facilities:
• Swimming pool
• Tennis court
• Restaurant
We organize trips to plays and concerts in the evenings.
Beach is close to sit quietly and relax to read.
Tel: 854932555
Enjoy two weeks of luxury on this cruise around the Mediterranean, visiting seven popular destinations.
Relax in the sunshine by the ship's swimming pool.
You will not get bored, as there are cinemas, tennis courts and a theatre on board, plus plenty of social activities in the evening.
Tel: 665923258
Instructions
Use each statement onceRead the texts 7-14 and the statements A-J. Decide which text matches with the situation described in the statements.
There are TWO extra statements which you do not need to use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
Statements
- Visitor can help to make one particular event a success at this festival.
- People can listen to local musicians here.
- At this festival, people can listen to music in lots of different places.
- It is not necessary to pay for one of the events here.
- It is possible to stay overnight at this festival.
- Visitors can get advice here.
- People can watch craftspeople at work here.
- Learning what all the different sections of a plant do.
- Seeing art showing plants from a different part of the world.
- The possibility of having your work exhibited.
Texts
Match 7-14From electronics to folk, jazz and classical, this festival is renowned for bringing world-class musicians to this historical city. Starting with a great night of free music, "Party in the City" this year is going to be no exception.
Often referred to as Europe's leading festival for new music, more than 300 bands will perform to around 10,000 people in 30-plus venues, meaning you are sure to see the next big thing in music.
The much-loved television series Springwatch celebrates the countryside as it does every year, with sheep herding, wood carving demonstrations, insect hunts and more activities, accompanied by live music and a great farmers' market, offering all sorts of mouth-watering produce.
Rightly nominated for the best family festival award every year since it began in 2005, this festival offers a combination of different music genres - many featuring artists from around the Wychwood area - and comedy, alongside a selection of outdoor cafes serving amazing world foods.
Bringing together a selection of the finest produce, this festival aims to educate visitors about how food should be produced and where it should come from, through sampling a range of tasty treats, cooked on site.
The UK's most magical, this is a three-day festival of folk art, live music and fashion shows set in the beautiful wild surroundings of Bodmin Moor. If you do not fancy taking a tent, some local residents usually offer to put visitors up.
Featuring demonstrations from world-champion dancers and stars from the TV series Strictly Come Dancing, the festival promises toe-tapping action, including a world record attempt, where everyone is invited to join in.
Visit our exciting and colourful exhibition of South American botanical paintings, which brings the continent's exotic and lush plants to life in works from two hundred years ago and from this century.
Instructions
Use each statement onceRead the texts 7-14 and the statements A-J. Decide which text matches with the situation described in the statements.
There are TWO extra statements which you do not need to use.
Statements
- You want to learn Spanish with the help of your new computer.
- Your sister will soon turn 18. In the next summer vacation, she wants to learn how to drive a car.
- Your 22-year-old brother is interested in distant countries and wants to participate in a camp in Africa.
- You want to watch a movie in Spanish with your friends.
- You need to do more for German. Therefore, you want to go on a language trip and stay with a host family.
- Your 10-year-old brother wants to spend the holidays on a farm.
- You are looking for a store where you can buy various things for your next camping trip.
- You would like to participate in a youth camp that offers an exciting evening programme.
- During the summer vacation, you would like to learn more German, play tennis, and go hiking.
- Your sister is almost 18 and would like to work as an actress.
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Match 7-14
The earlier, the better! While some are still considering, others are already taking part.
You can book online right here.
• German courses at all levels
• Round-trip flight to the course location (Berlin, Düsseldorf, Vienna, Zurich)
• Accommodation and full board in a selected host family
• Teaching materials, course certificate
• TIS backpack
We are happy to advise you.
Tel: 06221 8900-100
www.tis.de
Language skills: The camp language is usually English. Basic knowledge is sufficient.
Exceptions are noted in the camp descriptions.
Age:
• For a camp in Germany: at least 16
• Abroad (Africa, Asia, Latin America): at least 18
• In Africa, Asia and Latin America: at least 21 years old
SCI Service Civil International
Hauptstr. 24, 52221 Bonn
Learn Spanish made easy!
• Download a foreign language course from the internet immediately
• Easily set up a vocabulary trainer on your PC
• Determine your learning pace
• Take a language test at the end
ALPHA COLLEGE
Jordanstr. 12, 40234 Köln
www.alphacollege.com
Fast – safe – without stress.
Registration possible at the age of 17
for vacation at Biggisee (Black Forest)
Info-Tel: 02772-35038
www.ferienfahrschule-schneider.de
We are looking for teenagers for a movie.
Various roles for young people aged 12 and above.
Register for the casting at:
New Castle Avenue
107, 10211 Berlin
Tel: 030-464 234
Mon–Fri: 14–17 hrs
www.kino-neu.com
Holiday Camp Fun!
• Meet over 450 other teenagers
• Evening programme with games
• Campfire, party and disco
• Midnight cinema and much more
For children aged 9–12
Get to know life in the countryside:
• Milk cows
• Feed pigs
• Help with farm tasks
Gruber Bauer
Sonnenhalde 6
24123 Biel
Tel: 04312-99907
www.gruberbauer.com
Summer Language Courses
Languages:
• German
• English
• French
Location: Seefeld, Tirol
Activities:
• Tennis
• Horseback riding
• Golf
• Hiking and more
Accommodation: Youth Hotel Seefeld
Instructions
Use each statement onceRead the texts 7-14 and the statements A-J. Decide which situation described in the statements matches with the texts.
There are TWO extra statements which you do not need to use.
Statements
- Nicola meets with friends at a café near park, but they want both beer and soft drinks.
- Fernando likes healthy food and doesn't mind paying a little extra for organic food. He wants a café near the beach.
- Amelia loves chilly food and rap music, but busy week of studying makes her look forward to a café visit on Saturday.
- Joe needs a good café near campus with a nice terrace. It should be inexpensive and serve great sandwiches.
- Karl is looking for a café with a good atmosphere. He wants cheap fast food, and loud music.
- Linda wants a really cool café to meet her cousins. They are both stylish and love sweet things.
- Kasia waits for a train after violin class, wants to relax in a quiet café near the station with delicious cake.
- Carla is from Italy and wants to eat her national meals.
- Bob needs a café for a business lunch with his colleagues. The café should offer fast service and be easily accessible by public transport.
- Omar wants to have meals from popular restaurant chain where the meals are healthy and not overpriced.
Texts
Match 7-14Open Monday to Friday, Luigi's is popular with people who work in the city because it's close to the train station. It can be noisy, but it's very friendly and the service is quick. Visit Luigi's if you want to try their homemade pies and excellent hot drinks.
Although it's in a basement, this brilliant cafe is bright and exciting. Lights of many different colours hang from the ceiling, and everyone sings along with the pop and rock songs. It's not a quiet place, but it's fun. You won't believe the low cost of the chips and burgers!
The latest cafe in town is Pancake Paradise, and everyone is talking about it. This is where all the fashionable people like to be seen, and to see each other. Enjoy the original art on the walls while you wait for your tasty pile of pancakes served with ice cream or honey. www.pancakeparadise.com
This is a wonderful new cafe which, so far, is very popular with young people. It's just a short walk from the college and offers a wide choice of soups and sandwiches at very reasonable prices. The best thing about the Sunshine Cafe is its outdoor seating area. Here you can have some fun in the sun.
Everything served in this busy seaside cafe is vegetarian and all natural. Try the carrot and spinach juice with one of the amazing salads. The prices are high, but definitely worth it. Green Dreams is owned and run by a local family who make everything fresh daily. Booking now.
As the name suggests, this is where you should come if you want quick food in a cool place. Quick & Cool only opens at the weekends, but it fills up fast so get there early! Enjoy hip hop on the loud speakers and order some spicy chicken wings. You won't wait long at Quick & Cool!
This is the perfect place to get away from the noise of the city. It's conveniently located between the museum and the railway station, and serves the best baked goods in town. They play gentle classical music there. You can choose from 20 types of tea and relax.
There's a Healthy Henry's cafe in almost every town I know. Our one is located close to the park and it's always busy. Everything is made from the freshest ingredients available – it's nice to enjoy food that you know is good for you. The prices are pretty fair, too.
Instructions
Use each statement onceRead the texts 7-14 and the statements A-J. Decide which text matches with the situation described in the statements.
There are TWO extra statements which you do not need to use.
Statements
- You would like to book a cruise for 2005 – to enjoy big savings you must book early.
- You are travelling to Spain by car and decide it would be best to be across the Channel by early morning.
- You would like to spend a week on an island holiday.
- You would like to go to Italy for a long weekend.
- You would like to go on holiday to Germany by car.
- You would like to take your partner to Paris for a weekend city break.
- You would like to travel to France and return 10 days later.
- You would like to have a holiday in Ireland this summer.
- You are not married and your friend cannot travel with you. However, you would like to go on holiday with a group.
- You would like to have a golfing holiday in England.
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Match 7-14
Try it for three days. Treasure it for a lifetime.
£399 for two for three nights, including flights.
Visit our fully restored 13th-century Italian holiday village and see it for yourself.
Call 0870 243 0314 for full details of these holiday homes.
From Portsmouth to Caen or St Malo.
Brittany Ferries
Save up to £90pp.
Brussels – Lille – Paris
2 nights in Paris from £125pp
Call Eurostar today:
0870 908 9587
With your car from £60.
DFDS Seaways
You'll get more for your money with Lunn Poly.
Save up to 50% on hundreds of P&O cruises in 2005.
7-night cruises, 14-night cruises from £599 / £1139.
Hurry – offer must end 31st August 2004.
Barbados – £479 (7 nights)
Grenada – £749 (7 nights)
St Lucia – £779 (7 nights)
Book online:
www.virgin.com/holidays
Calais – 5-day return from £99
Holland – 5-day return from £129
Dieppe – 5-day return from £119
Le Havre – 10-day return from £240
Book by 18th June 2004.
Ferrysavers.com
From £58.
Book online to Ireland before 30th June and the kids go for £1!
With an unrivalled choice of routes and fast ferries, it's time to take your car hassle-free to Ireland with Stena Line.
Book now: stenaline.co.uk
Call 08705 70 70 70
Or see your travel agent.
Instructions
Use each statement onceRead the texts 7-14 and the statements A-J. Decide which text matches with the situation described in the statements.
There are TWO extra statements which you do not need to use.
Statements
- You cannot make an advanced reservation for this hotel.
- You must pay a bit more but can stay in a luxury room.
- You don't have to pay for food and beverages if you stay in this hotel.
- You can go to safari trips there.
- You can stay in only one type of bedroom there.
- Which advertisement is NOT for a hotel?
- You don't pay for recreation facilities in this hotel.
- This hotel takes you to many cities.
- Hotel managers are all multilingual.
- You can rent swimming equipment in this hotel.
Texts
Match 7-14
Tourist Board ***
$100 per person per night
• Tours arranged
• Private car park
• Restaurant
• All bedrooms en suite
• Short bus ride from Sydney City Centre
• Parties catered for
For reservations call:
Tel: 0264125883
1 STAR HOTEL
$49.99 Double room (shared bathroom)
• 15 mins from beach
• On bus route from city centre
• Surf equipment hire available
• Modestly priced restaurant
Tel: 0241136386
We can arrange all your needs for accommodation from budget to five star.
Call 0241523116
Or check our website at:
www.stayinoz.com
Sydney's most famous hotel – high class luxury rooms from $250 a night
• All airport transfers arranged
• 4 different restaurants
• Private beach
• 2 swimming pools
• Functions arranged
For the luxury stay of a lifetime, call:
0241525336
ONLY $25 PER NIGHT!
• Dormitory sleeping
• Shared bathrooms
• Cheap restaurant
• Television room
• Travel advice
No booking – 35 Gold Street, Sydney
Just turn up!
Tel: 0286141738
Rated 1* hotel
For only $150 a night
• Golden beaches in Mallorca
• Enjoy swimming activities in the Mediterranean
• Take trips near villages
• Enjoy shows and make friends
• All meals and drinks are included in the price
Tel: 00679558
Wonderful small luxury hotel in Spain.
Facilities included:
• Swimming pool
• Tennis court
• Restaurant
Trips to plays and concerts in the evenings.
Beach close by for quiet relaxation.
Tel: 854932555
Two weeks of luxury on a cruise around the Mediterranean, visiting seven popular destinations.
Swimming pool, cinemas, tennis courts and a theatre on board, plus plenty of evening social activities.
Tel: 665923258
Instructions
Use each statement onceRead the texts and the statements A-J. Decide which text matches with the situation described in the statements.
There are TWO extra statements which you do not need to use.
Statements
- You must have a special clothing on your head to attend this course.
- You want to be a web developer and need a course for that.
- You are interested in golf and want to learn to play it.
- You want to take a music lesson without going out of your home.
- You are planning to go climbing in the mountain in April.
- You can play drum at a beginner level and now you want to learn it better.
- You would like to learn Spanish language. You have free time after 18.00.
- You want to learn biology to apply for university.
- You want to go to a prep school in England.
- You need take your suitable footwear to the lesson.
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Match 1-8
French – Monday evening
German – Thursday evening
Portuguese – Tuesday afternoon
Spanish – Wednesday evening
Afternoon classes: 2.30–4.30 p.m.
Evening classes: 6.30–8.30 p.m.
Learn in your home.
7 days a week – morning, afternoon or evening
All kinds of music
£90 for 10 lessons
Children from 8 years old
Bell Riding School, West Road
£15 per hour
Friendly, quiet horses
Classes every day
Everyone must wear a riding hat.
Climbing (Ages 13–16) – £60
Sailing (Ages 17–19) – £80
Times: 8.30 a.m. or 2.30 p.m.
Courses begin: 14 April and 21 April
One of the very best prep schools in England.
• Happy family atmosphere
• 40 extracurricular activities
• 2/3 full boarding
• Outstanding academic record
• Beautiful Peak District setting
• Excellent sport, music, drama, art
S. Anselm's Prep School
Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE451DP
01629812734
headmaster@anselms.co.uk
Tuesdays and Fridays
For players 12–16 years old
6–8 p.m.
£3 per person
Must wear football boots.
North Road
Guitar / drums / keyboard
Lessons – all levels
1-hour lessons on Thursdays and Fridays
5 to 9 p.m.
Students: £7.50
Adults: £10 per class
Cassie (teacher): 599077
Come and learn to make websites!
For 12–16 years olds
Roundhouse College (Building 7)
6 classes – £29
Saturdays 9.30 – 11 a.m.
Instructions
Use each statement onceRead the texts and the statements A-J. Decide which text matches with the situation described in the statements.
There are TWO extra statements which you do not need to use.
Statements
- You would like to go to a show on the 22nd July.
- You would like to see the water gardens.
- You decide to take your friend to this show – they will be given a present.
- You want to visit an Air Show.
- A concert in a park.
- You would like to see the display of royal clothing.
- You decide to book a romantic opera.
- You would like to see a famous comedy.
- The main stars are foreign children.
- You book to see the play featuring a flying car.
Texts
Match 1-8
London Hyde Park, 15th July
Two-day package £149
Cost includes:
• 1 night 4* B&B
• Pre-concert drinks
• Concert tickets
To book call: 08700771000
Book online: www.eventtravel.com
Treat your loved one to a feast of superb classics on the most romantic day of the year.
Barbican Box Office
02076388891
14th February at 7.30 pm
A Valentine rose for every lady in the audience
From 21st July
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
(Fantasy play about flying cars)
London Palladium
08708901108
1 August – 28 September 2005
Visit the magnificent State Rooms and see Her Majesty the Queen's Coronation Dress and Robe at the special exhibition.
Ceremony and Celebration
Coronation Day 1953
100 years of music and flight
Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire
1940s Revival / Air Show / Concert
Saturday 2nd August 2005
Adults £30 in advance, £37.50 on the day
Children under 12 go FREE
Tickets: 08701277332
Searching for aquatic plants?
• Vast variety of moisture-loving plants
• Wildlife specialists
• Planting schemes
Open 7 days a week (9.30 am – 5 pm)
Debennham Road, Mickfield, Suffolk
Tel: 01449711336
www.watergardenshop.co.uk
"One of the best and most exciting productions of this great play I have seen, EVER."
A Midsummer Night's Dream
by William Shakespeare
Comedy Theatre
From 7th August
08700606622
2-week season
Bournemouth King's Park
Tuesday 22 July
Credit card hot-line:
07030190190
Instructions
Use each statement onceRead the texts 7-14 and the statements A-J. Decide which text matches with the situation described in the statements.
There are TWO extra statements which you do not need to use.
Statements
- You would like to book a cruise for 2005 – to enjoy big savings you must book early.
- You would like to spend a week on an island holiday.
- You would like to travel to France and return 10 days later.
- You want to travel to China on ferry.
- You would like to go to Italy for a long weekend.
- You are travelling to Spain by car and decide it would be best to be across the Channel by early morning.
- You would like to take your partner to Paris for a weekend city break.
- You would like to go on holiday to Germany taking your car.
- You are planning to travel to Sahara Desert.
- You would like to have a holiday in Ireland this summer.
Texts
Match 7-14
Try it for three days. Treasure it for a lifetime.
£399 for two for three nights including flights.
Visit our fully restored 13th-century Italian holiday village and see it for yourself.
Call 08702 430314 for full details of these holiday homes.
From Portsmouth to Caen or Barcelona.
Brittany Ferries (Start at 6 a.m.).
Save up to £90
Brussels – Lille – Paris
2 nights in Paris from £125
Call Eurostar today: 07809 089587
With your car from £60
DFDS Seaways
Save up to 50%
On hundreds of P&O cruises
Holidays in 2005
7-night cruises | 14-night cruises
From £599 / £1139
Hurry – offer must end 31st August 2004
Barbados – £479 (7 nights)
Grenada – £749 (7 nights)
St Lucia – £779 (7 nights)
Book online: virgin.com/holidays
Calais – 5 day return from £99
Holland – 5 day return from £129
Dieppe – 5 day return from £119
Paris – 10 day return £240
Book by 18th June 2004
ferrysavers.com
From £58
Book online before 30th June and the kids go for £1!
With fast ferries and a wide choice of routes, take your car hassle-free to Ireland.
Book now on stenaline.co.uk
Or see your travel agent.
Instructions
Use each statement onceRead the texts 7-14 and the statements A-J. Decide which text matches with the situation described in the statements.
There are TWO extra statements which you do not need to use.
Statements
- You enjoy karaoke and live music.
- Your family loves outdoor games in winter.
- You and your friend would like to listen to folk music.
- You and your friends love birds and are ready to offer some money to help their treatment.
- You are a fan of good feature films.
- You want to find out more about the history of Scotland and England and visit archaeological open-air sights.
- You and your children would like to learn horse-riding.
- You are interested in sightseeing by boat.
- You and your friends are enthusiastic about old-style English taxis and are looking for a sightseeing tour with them.
- You would enjoy watching wild animals in natural surroundings.
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Match 7-14
Full feature films in a multi-complex cinema, about 2 miles from the city centre along the A57.
Shows daily from around midday.
Saturday late shows from 11.30 p.m. to midnight.
Bargain matinees Monday–Thursday before 6.00 p.m., and Friday–Sunday before midday.
Dolby Digital Stereo equipped auditoria.
Ample free parking.
Wheelchair access.
Meets at Westhoughton Golf Club on Friday nights between September and May.
Doors open at 7.15 p.m. and folk music starts at 8.15 p.m. prompt, until 11.10 p.m.
Voted the best in Britain at the inaugural BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards in 2000.
Lively, friendly pub attracting a wide range of customers who can socialise and relax in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Roscoe's offers a variety of activities including disco party nights with music from the 70s through to the present day, quizzes, premiership football, karaoke, live music and comedy.
Located about 100 miles north of Manchester and running across Cumbria and Northumberland on what was once the England–Scotland border.
Around a 272-hour drive up the M6 to Junction 43, then along the A69 trunk road which follows the Wall almost entirely to Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
One of the most important Roman remains in the UK and a World Heritage Site.
Located on Droyden Road, Newton Heath.
A major venue for performances including classical recitals, pop and rock bands, as well as sporting events.
Home ground for Manchester Storm Ice Hockey Team and Manchester Giants Basketball Team.
Concerts and sporting events take place on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the winter season.
Animal hospital welcomes visitors FREE.
Open Sundays from 12 noon to 4.00 p.m.
Voluntary donations requested.
All kinds of riding experiences on offer including:
• Pony trekking
• Riding tuition
• Group courses
• Livery and full schooling
Riding is in all weather conditions.
Good waterproofs recommended.
4-star riding holidays arranged and pub rides.
A five-mile safari in the comfort of your own car through 450 acres of countryside devoted entirely to wildlife in a natural open setting.
Lions, monkeys, baboons, camels and elephants roam freely.
Facilities include restaurants, picnic areas and a coach park.
There are facilities for the disabled.
Instructions
Use each statement onceRead the texts 7-14 and the statements A-J. Decide which text matches with the situation described in the statements.
There are TWO extra statements which you do not need to use.
Statements
- You like watersports very much. You would like to go sailing next summer with your friends. You work in a shop and don't have much money.
- You are a very romantic person. You like watching programmes about real people and their lives. You are particularly interested in programmes about people who have coped with problems in their life.
- You are a geography teacher in a secondary school in Liverpool. You like programmes about travel and the environment in general. You are also very interested in wildlife.
- You are a very artistic person. You enjoy making things and painting in your free time. You enjoy visiting art galleries and museums.
- You work in a bank and are very interested in finance and politics. You like reading the newspaper every day and want to be aware of what is going on in the world.
- You are a history teacher but you are also very interested in art. You are interested in programmes about real life, people or events. You prefer non-fiction to fiction and are fascinated by other cultures.
- You don't have a lot of time to watch TV as you are always in a hurry. You enjoy reality shows and game shows because you are a very competitive person.
- You are an interior designer. You have lived in several European countries and often travel to get ideas for your house designs and decoration.
- Your friend is a seventeen-year-old student. He plays in a rock band and enjoys action films with lots of adventure. He also enjoys films about people that he can relate to in some way.
- You enjoy thrillers and horror films. You like trying to solve mysteries and get bored if there isn't much action. You prefer fiction to non-fiction.
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A fascinating study of the ancient Egyptian pyramids and the area around the River Nile in Egypt.
The area is beautiful and the filming of this documentary is excellent, as it is so carefully done.
As well as the obvious camels, there are also many interesting images of other desert animals and plant life.
Well-known personalities discuss the main stories of the day.
What is going on in the government and who is attacking whom in the political parties.
Always lively programmes as events, both at home and abroad, are discussed with great enthusiasm.
A practical and honest presentation of some of the summer holidays that are on offer this year.
Tonight's programme includes a weekend in Disneyland in Paris, cheap sailing holidays in the Mediterranean and a shopping and sightseeing trip to New York.
An interesting story of a young man with learning difficulties who overcame the problems in his life through his great talent for athletics.
This is a true story of how one person did his best and also helped many other people with similar problems.
Everyone will enjoy this movie's happy ending.
Documentary examining the rise and fall of the Moche people who suddenly disappeared despite ruling the northern coast of Peru for hundreds of years.
The programme reveals evidence recently discovered by scientists and archaeologists which has finally allowed them to understand what really happened to one of the greatest civilizations of the ancient world.
A great crime show which follows a single murder case, with each episode showing one day.
The main character is LA's top lawyer, who is hired to help a millionaire when he finds himself involved in a murder investigation.
Talented Hollywood actors, lots of action and, most importantly, great mystery.
Contestants have to create a new recipe in 30 minutes before the three best are sent to the kitchens of London's La Porchetta.
There they must prepare simple Italian meals as quickly as possible.
The final challenge is to make a two-course meal for the judges who will decide which of them will go through to Friday's quarter-final.
George Clarke follows the efforts of a wealthy north London couple to transform a 200-year-old farmhouse in Piedmont, Italy, into the house of their dreams.
Although the couple has money worries and cannot leave their jobs for long periods, they hope the builders will do the right job on their own.
Instructions
Use each statement onceRead the texts 7-14 and the statements A-J. Decide which text matches with the situation described in the statements.
There are TWO extra statements which you do not need to use.
Statements
- You are looking for a workout place where your children can accompany you.
- You are looking for a place that does foot massage.
- Your neighbour has hurt his back and can't leave the house. You'd love to help him.
- Your friend lives in New York and is looking for fitness opportunities in the city centre.
- Your colleague would like to have her nails done for her wedding. You want to get her a gift voucher.
- Your daughter is looking for organic skin products for her face.
- Your son wants a change of style before starting his new job tomorrow.
- Your Chinese girlfriend is looking for traditional Asian hair products.
- Your daughter loves looking pretty and is turning 13 soon. You are looking for a special gift.
- Your sister is looking for a hairdresser's that uses natural products.
Texts
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We offer individually designed workouts to improve your posture, develop your muscles and reduce your body fat.
We are very centrally located between Lexington and Park Avenue on 134 E 57th Street, 10019 New York, N.Y.
Tel: (917) 523-5921
We provide great service, innovative fitness programs and perfect wellness treatments.
Our spacious locker rooms, relaxing spas, exclusive boutiques and fun-filled kids' play area are all beautifully designed with attention to detail.
Register today at www.grandfitnessgroup.com
Hair and facial treatments using natural organic substances for the individual needs of every man.
Feel super-confident with a new haircut and a facial using the latest non-perfumed products.
No appointments necessary!
On Broadway. Tel: (646) 608-2410
Chinese and Japanese nail art.
Basic manicure $15, pedicure $30.
Add-ons: glitter, stickers and jewels + $5.
Special nail makeover - the perfect present for all occasions!
Chinatown, Civic Center.
Tel: 212-902-1038
Your foot is like the root of a tree - the most important part of your body!
Enjoy Shiatsu, Acupressure and Acupuncture as well as traditional Chinese treatments on your feet.
Near Canal Street, NY.
Open Mon-Fri, 10 a.m.-6.30 p.m.
Call: 212-982-1951
Haircuts, hair repair treatment, hair colour applications.
We work with certified organic products and offer the latest innovations of the beauty industry to our male and female clients.
Find us in the heart of Harlem on 71 West 120th Street.
Highly specialized physiotherapy team offers treatment and therapy for injuries of all kinds.
Downtown New York - or in the privacy of your own home.
Call 212-090-8070 for more details.
Gift certificates for little girls and young teenage ladies.
Haircut $40 | Manicure $10 | Wash n blow dry $30 | Pedicure $15 | Braids and buns $20
Visit us at www.be_a_princess.com
Instructions
Use each statement onceRead the texts 7-14 and the statements A-J. Decide which text matches with the situation described in the statements.
There are TWO extra statements which you do not need to use.
Statements
- A colleague has accepted a job in a Canadian company and is looking for accommodation.
- As your company makes a lot of calls to foreign countries, you would like to try to cut costs.
- The company you work for is looking for new technical products to sell.
- Your colleague wants to get a degree from a British university but doesn't want to travel.
- Your cousin is looking for a job as a financial adviser.
- Your firm is thinking about expanding its business into new European markets.
- Your friend at work has written a book and wants to have it printed.
- Your office is looking for a new supplier of computers.
- Your sister has set up a business and wants to make a website.
- You would like to learn to write articles in English for your company magazine.
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Are you planning to open an office or branch in the Czech Republic or Poland?
We can arrange all your business affairs for you, from legal aspects and local requirements to staff hiring and office hunting.
Phone: +420 2 444 666 39
www.czechstart.cz
Full-time and distance learning degree programmes leading to qualifications available in the centre of London.
Qualifications for BBA, BS, MS, Med, MBA, MA, LLM, PhD.
For more information contact:
Tel: +44 (0)207 263 2986
info@aul.edu.au
Save on international phone calls.
Low rates | Prompt service | No fees | No commitment
Office, home and cell phones.
Call now for information on our new low rates.
Tel: +1 561 276 7156
Email: phone@uwtphone.com
Looking for an online address for your business? Easyspace can organise this for you.
.com, .net, .org, .firm, .web, .edu, .co.uk
Domain names from £1 p.a. including internet services and registration fees.
100 GB free webspace.
Contact us today: www.easyspace.com
Would you like to publish your work but don't know how?
Send us your manuscript and, for a small fee, we can do the rest.
All subjects considered.
www.minerva-press.co.uk
Just one click away.
We are real estate agents helping you find your ideal home in Canada.
Whether it's a small bungalow in the wild or a large family home you've been dreaming of.
Free online consultation, 7 days a week.
www.akacanada.com
Are you insecure about your writing ability?
Distance learning diploma courses in freelance and trade journalism, short story writing, poetry and business English.
Write to us at: www.home-study.com
Ask for your free prospectus.
This new product is proven to cut electricity costs by up to 40%.
The manufacturer is seeking UK and overseas distributors for this top-quality, high-demand product.
To order your information pack:
Tel: +44 (0)1872 223000
Email: contact@nteri.com
Instructions
Use each statement onceRead the texts 7-14 and the statements A-J. Decide which text matches with the situation described in the statements.
There are TWO extra statements which you do not need to use.
Statements
- At which open day can you eat food from around the world?
- At which open day can you cook fish food on your own?
- At which open day can you see live animals?
- At which open day can you learn about becoming a pilot?
- At which open day can you watch evening entertainment?
- At which open day can you see historical clothes?
- At which open day can you meet the president?
- At which open day can you meet celebrities?
- At which open day can you come without any special clothes?
- At which open day can you get advice about jobs in the restaurant business?
Texts
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11:00 - 18:00
Come along and test your skills in our flight simulator.
Enter the draw to win a free flying lesson!
Meet tutors from eight different countries.
Hot dog stands and barbecue from 12:00.
Free parking available.
Interested in becoming a vet? Visit our working farm and chat with lecturers and students.
A fun day out for all the family.
Marine biology exhibit - come and find out about fascinating sea creatures.
Open from 8:00 - 16:00.
Discounted parking available.
11:00 - 16:00
Creative arts market made by third-year students.
International food fair.
Digital photography workshops focusing on animals in the wild.
Entertainment, prizes and giveaways.
10:00 - 21:00
Interested in film? Visit our visual effects studio.
Watch students and staff demonstrate games in the Animation and Games studio (15:00-16:00).
Food and drink stalls.
Fireworks display in the evening.
Meet young artists and actresses.
Free tickets for recently filmed documentaries.
See costumes used in the film "Ancient Pharaohs and Pyramids".
Bring your own snacks - cafe temporarily closed.
9:00 - 17:00
Fashion lovers welcome!
Enjoy a fashion show with well-known designers.
Designers will talk to visitors.
Cafeteria serves snacks and drinks.
Open from 10:00.
Thinking about becoming a journalist or reporter?
One-day tour explaining all steps of professional journalism.
Dress code is required on campus.
Open from 10:00 a.m.
Information about careers in law.
Advice from experienced professionals and students.
Guidance on training for a career at the Bar.
Open annually in March.
Instructions
Use each statement onceRead the texts 7-14 and the statements A-J. Decide which text matches with the situation described in the statements.
There are TWO extra statements which you do not need to use.
Statements
- producing clean energy
- cleaning water around the world
- comparing rural and urban air pollution
- doing a project at home on energy production
- reducing any negative effects on the environment
- cleaning your neighborhood
- helping your family save energy
- asking environmental experts about work
- discussing environmental issues with others
- various techniques to produce items from recycled materials
Texts
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Find answers here about how much energy is used around the planet.
If you are planning a journey, you can compare the energy used by different types of transport and choose the one that is best for the environment.
This site lists the best places online to learn the latest results of scientific studies on issues affecting the environment.
If you prefer working things out yourself, there are experiments to do, like making your own power using sunlight.
You'll also find information on groups all over the planet working to protect the environment.
Discover how waste plastic, glass and metal are turned into new products, and watch clips showing different methods used around the world.
There is also information about how fashion companies pay attention to their effect on the environment.
This site explores the importance of energy in our daily lives and different ways of producing it without using oil or gas, for example by using wind power.
There are links to UK companies that use renewable energy so you can find out more about what they do.
Contact others who also care about environmental issues and find information about international groups.
You can also check whether your choice of transport damages the planet and find easy changes you can make in your daily routine.
Learn about what top scientists involved in protecting the planet do every day, and read about their latest discoveries.
There is a message board where you can ask questions and get quick replies.
You can also find recycling ideas for things you might normally throw away.
This website explains what people can do to help protect the world.
You will learn about recycling, why it is important globally, and how to get rid of items safely in your local area without harming the environment.
This site is ideal if you are new to environmental topics.
It offers information on many issues and sells gifts made from recycled materials.
There is also a guide on how to use less electricity at home and reduce bills.
Instructions
Use each statement onceRead the texts 7-14 and the statements A-J. Decide which text matches with the situation described in the statements.
There are TWO extra statements which you do not need to use.
Statements
- You can watch famous dancers, beautiful dresses and various dancing.
- You have an amazing memory for facts on a range of topics, love taking part in quizzes on TV.
- You enjoy murder mysteries, and like finding who did the crime before the identity of the murderer is detected.
- You love skiing and enjoy watching winter sports on TV.
- You enjoy TV programmes that are funny and give you complete break from your work, especially if they are connected with football.
- You want to watch a programme that is about work life and want to laugh a lot by watching it.
- The program about romantic stories is interesting to you although you know what happens at the end of the program.
- Your favourite TV programmes are about ones based on real life events.
- You can watch wild animals in this program.
- You want to watch the life of teachers in the program.
Texts
Match 7-14New comedy series about Ray and Jen, who work in the IT section of a big company. Their office is in the basement while their bosses work in luxury upstairs. Reviews so far have been mixed. There are plenty of laughs, though some people may find the situation rather silly.
All the latest action from the slopes, including men's and women's downhill racing, jumping, ice dance, and ice hockey. Presented from the mountains by former footballer Neville Gray, with expert reports on speeds and distances. Figure skater Jayne Wilton comments on the dance performances.
A return of the jokey quiz show, in which teams of famous sports personalities and comedians have to give amusing answers to questions on a range of popular sports, not just football and tennis but winter sports too. Light-hearted entertainment for everyone!
Each week, well-known faces from the world of television team up with a professional partner to perform a range of classical and modern dances. You, the viewer, can vote for the best performance and the best costume, and each week's winners will take part in the grand final later in the year.
Can you beat the four members of the public who answer general knowledge and specialist questions in the final of this year's competition? Tonight's specialist subjects include the history of winter sports, Latin American dances, detective novels and French history. There will be information about how to enter next year's competition.
Set in late 18th-century France, this drama tells of the relationship between two beautiful dancers who both love the same man. Although the ending is not unexpected, this drama is thoroughly entertaining all the way through. Worth watching just for the beautiful costumes and scenery.
A first-division football player has a beautiful wife, a big house and a bright future. When he's found dead in his car near a local park, Blake discovers that he was less popular than it seemed. Set in the 1970s, this nail-biting drama will keep you guessing right until the end.
This little-known musical is based on the true story of an American ice hockey team in the 1930s. The facts are historically accurate, even though the show is advertised as a musical comedy-thriller. Really only of interest to experts in the history of musical or ice hockey fans.
Instructions
Use each statement onceRead the texts 7-14 and the statements A-J. Decide which text matches with the situation described in the statements.
There are TWO extra statements which you do not need to use.
Statements
- A friend wants to spend a holiday learning to handle a small boat.
- You and your partner are looking for catering jobs where you can live together in one place.
- You are a cook and are looking for a job with accommodation in a small hotel.
- Your friend can cook Italian food and is looking for a job in an English pub.
- You are looking for a quiet budget hotel where you can organise a training seminar on a Saturday.
- You want to do catering training in England.
- You are looking for a hotel for a romantic weekend near the sea with your partner.
- Your parents want to spend a holiday in the countryside not far from London.
- You have been asked to find a hotel with facilities for large meetings and dinners.
- A colleague with a lot of experience in the catering business would like to help to run an English hotel.
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Watford's most central and luxurious hotel, with 87 en-suite bedrooms and excellent conference and banquet rooms.
Convenient to M1, M25, M4 and Watford Junction Station.
For further details and special weekend rates:
Call 01923 237316
www.whitehousehotel.co.uk
In Maidenhead, west of London
Bar Manager and Assistant Bar Manager
Ideally suited to a couple, although individual applicants can apply.
Drive and initiative necessary to deliver service within a private members' club.
FREE on-site accommodation.
Send CV to: Marjory Padfield
wilmslowgolfclub@uk.net
In Wooburn Common
Lovely 17th-century country inn with 17 en-suite bedrooms.
Close to Marlowe, Henley and Windsor and ideal for exploring the Thames Valley or visiting London.
Weekend breaks, horse racing weekends and much more.
info@thechequersinn.co.uk
Are you considering a career in food and beverage management?
We offer a training programme for hardworking individuals with relevant qualifications and strong organisational skills.
Placements in London hotels.
Send CV to: h.karlsson@royaloverseasleague.org
Well-maintained Victorian hotel centrally situated close to the sea.
Picturesque private harbour with sailing school in walking distance.
Guided walks along the coast.
Entertainment in season.
info@wallfordhotel.com
To assist owner in running a busy country pub and restaurant in South Warwickshire.
Also required: Second Chef with knowledge of Mediterranean and traditional cuisine.
Minimum three years' experience.
Contact Darren on 01295 690270
Family-run hotel near St Mawes, Cornwall.
Seeks responsible, self-motivated chef for restaurant seating 40.
Experience in a small team producing high-quality food advantageous.
Hotel flat available.
An exciting opportunity for the right candidate.
www.pendowerbeach.co.uk
Located near the coast and set in an acre of romantic gardens.
Heated indoor swimming pool, jacuzzi and sauna.
Fourteen en-suite bedrooms.
French food cooked with fresh local produce.
www.elmfieldhotel.co.uk
Instructions
Use each statement onceRead the texts 7-14 and the statements A-J. Decide which text matches the situation described in the statements.
There are TWO extra statements which you do not need to use.
Statements
- You haven't got enough room for the furniture in your car.
- You aren't satisfied with your English knowledge.
- You aren't worried about the noise of the traffic.
- You often receive guests spending a few nights there.
- You are a keen motorcyclist.
- You want to keep fit and lead a healthy way of life.
- You can't do without a car on a business trip in the UK.
- You would like to live far from the city centre.
- You are interested in looking after children.
- You are keen on old things.
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A flat with three bedrooms in a 17th-century house.
Close to the cathedral in a quiet and wonderful part of town.
There is a garden behind the house.
Rooms have original features, fireplace and oak-beamed roof.
Semi-detached house, 6 miles from the town centre.
There are 6 bedrooms and 2 reception rooms.
Close to the shops but away from the main road in a peaceful area.
You can put up your friends if you wish.
Under construction.
Modern three-bedroom houses on a new housing estate on the outskirts of town.
Good links to the city centre by bus.
The building work will be completed in a year, but buyers are able to place a deposit now.
A small terraced cottage.
Built in the 19th century.
On the main road by the park, railway and bus stations.
Four bedrooms and a small garden.
It needs modernising.
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Instructions
Use each statement onceRead the texts 7-14 and the statements A-J. Decide which text matches with the situation described in the statements.
There are TWO extra statements which you do not need to use.
Statements
- You are organising a surprise party for your friend's birthday at a restaurant on a Sunday.
- Your carpet needs cleaning.
- You are looking for a restaurant where you can have some entertainment, too.
- You want to hire some cleaning assistance for your company.
- You are looking for experts to help your company's finances.
- You would like to buy a dining table with chairs for your new home.
- You want to extend your house and need some money to start.
- You like special kinds of beer.
- You would like to sell an old family cupboard.
- You are looking for a bank where you don't even have to get out of your car.
Texts
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Silver Coins
Dated 1884 and before
Prices subject to market changes
Also buying antique furniture
Young's Treasury
181 Brighton Avenue, Rochester
Home Improvement Loans
Farmers Building & Savings Bank
290 W. Park (on the park), Rochester
Spots and stains?
We offer steam, dry foam, shampoo, low moisture cleaning process for your carpets and rugs.
Free delivery in 3 days
426 Adams Street, Rochester, PA 15074
Where your furniture dollars make sense
Dining tables and chairs available
239 Adams Street & 225 Brighton Avenue, Rochester
Hours: Tue-Thu 10-8 | Fri-Sat 10-5 | Sun & Mon by appointment
Accounts and savings
Loans for individuals and enterprises
Certified Public Accountants and Consultants
Located inside Boro Building
300 West Park
Our friendly family restaurant welcomes your celebrations
Private room available
Menu and entertainment as agreed
626 Pennsylvania Ave., Rochester
Convenient parking
Drive-in banking
Corner of Route 31 & Leopold Lane, Bridgewater
Town's favourite beer restaurant
Largest selection of import beers
Best domestic dishes
110 Central Square Drive, Beaver Falls
Instructions
Use each statement onceRead the texts 7-14 and the statements A-J. Decide which hotel matches what you want.
There are TWO extra statements which you do not need to use.
Statements
- to stay in a stylish hotel with good service and to eat out, without using public transport.
- to do some exercise at your hotel. You also want to have a meal in your room and relax for the evening.
- a room in a traditional hotel with facilities for your two children and need help with ideas for what to do.
- to stay in a hotel in the city centre and to have breakfast before leaving by public transport.
- to stay somewhere cheap and with nightlife nearby. You hope to make friends with other travellers.
- to stay in a hotel which offers safari tours.
- to stay in an inexpensive hotel in the city centre. You want to shop and enjoy nightlife.
- a hotel which is situated in Tokyo.
- a hotel not far from the airport, newly designed and has an excellent restaurant and gym. It must welcome guests all day.
- a peaceful hotel which is not along the main road although it doesn't offer a good meal service.
Hotels
Match 7-14This small central hotel is hidden away in a quiet side street. It is full of character and popular with families and business travellers, but it does not offer luxury service. Unlimited coffee is available in the morning, but there is no full meal service. Food stores are close by.
Hotel Mars is located on one of the main streets, close to tourist attractions, theatres and restaurants. The luxury rooms are beautifully furnished with antiques. An excellent breakfast is served in the top-floor restaurant, which also offers spectacular evening views over the city.
This is an inexpensive hotel in a very smart area of the city. Nightlife is nearby, but you will need a taxi to reach it. Rooms are comfortable but simple. Breakfast is average, but there are many shops and cafes nearby.
This friendly 19th-century hotel is next to the city museum. Old-fashioned furniture and iron balconies give it a warm atmosphere. There is a games room for children and helpful staff who provide ideas about local attractions.
A medium-priced hotel surrounded by artists' studios, lively bars and food shops. It is in the middle of the city with an underground station nearby. Breakfast is available downstairs, or coffee and rolls can be brought to your room.
A modern designer hotel with stylish interiors. It is half an hour by bus from the city centre or airport. The hotel has a top-class restaurant and gym. Reception is open 24 hours a day.
A very cheap hotel popular with backpackers. Guests book online and check in using machines. Breakfast comes in boxes, and guests sleep in small cabins. There is a lively club next door, making it easy to meet other travellers.
This 19th-century hotel is in a busy area full of restaurants. It has a modern fitness centre and comfortable rooms. There is no restaurant, but hot food can be ordered from the takeaway next door.
Instructions
Use each statement onceRead the texts 7-14 and the statements A-J. Decide which text matches the situation described in the statements.
There are TWO extra statements which you do not need to use.
Statements
- Jenny wants to buy locally-produced food traditional to the area.
- Matt wants a market to get something to wear at reasonable prices.
- Sammie wants to photograph a historic place and buy a painting by someone unknown.
- Alexia needs a special necklace. She doesn't want to get gold.
- Ella is looking for an object from other countries and wants a snack at the market.
- Carla has saved money and now wants to buy a car.
- Tom wants to buy a guitar that was hand-made there.
- Jeremy wants to buy a pet dog.
- Sara enjoys negotiating the price when buying clothes.
- Mary wants a used camera to take nice photos.
City Markets
Match 7-14
This market is world-famous for second-hand camera equipment and books on photography.
You can also buy old pictures of local places of interest. Stall owners are happy to give advice, and there is a hot soup stall in cold weather.
Located in a historic building that is hundreds of years old.
There are late-night opening hours and live performers.
You'll find paintings by both famous and beginner artists.
A modern indoor market selling jewellery (gold and silver) and designer clothes.
Prices are high, but quality is excellent. Restaurants are nearby.
A small market open in all weather conditions.
There is a wide selection of jewellery and hand-made musical instruments, all locally produced.
Home-made cakes are also available.
Situated in the historic city centre.
You'll find a wide range of clothes and jewellery.
Arrive early for bargains, and enjoy watching people pass by.
Close to museums and art galleries.
Perfect for lunch, fresh fruit, special breads, and the region's famous cheese.
Producers give advice and local bands often perform.
Situated under historic city walls.
Large selection of new and second-hand clothes at great prices.
There is also a world-food area offering food from abroad.
Open during normal daytime hours.
Offers gifts from all over the world, books, and a sandwich bar.
You may find old copies of books by favourite authors.
Instructions
Use each statement onceRead the texts 7-14 and the statements A-J. Decide which text matches each situation.
There are TWO extra statements which you do not need to use.
Statements
- Sasha is looking for a new phone with a strong reputation and excellent battery life. Her budget is around £500.
- Carlos needs a phone that costs no more than £300 and has a decent screen size and attractive design.
- Clara, a grandmother, wants an easy-to-use phone with good storage, costing no more than £150.
- Sam, 14, needs a phone for gaming, with a budget of £300-£400.
- Ayesha needs a smartphone that costs less than £200. It should be small and have good sound quality.
- Jane wants a trendy smartphone that can record high-quality videos, priced at no more than £500.
- Tom, a blogger, wants a phone with large storage and high performance to run many apps. No price limit.
- Niger wants to buy a stylish phone decorated with gold. His budget is up to £700.
- Tim loves PUBG and wants a phone suitable for easy gaming. His budget is £250.
- Jeremy needs a simple phone for calling customers. Storage is not important. It must cost under £150.
Texts
Match 7-14Very simple to use, huge memory, reliable battery. Costs £499. Popular with users who want ease and long battery life.
Powerful phone with excellent performance and large memory. Experts' favourite. Price £650.
Simple and reliable phone. Easy to use. Poor sound and small storage. Costs £120.
Very lightweight, stylish design, strong speakers, small size. Costs £180.
Most popular model. Excellent battery life. Rare complaints. Costs £510.
Very powerful processor, doesn't overheat, bright display. Ideal for video games. Costs £385.
Luxury phone with gold design, excellent camera, stylish and powerful. Costs £495.
Trendy smartphone, good design, decent screen, limited performance. Special offer £280.
Instructions
Use each statement onceRead the texts 7-14 and the statements A-J. Decide which website matches each situation.
There are TWO extra statements which you do not need to use.
Statements
- You enjoy serious running and are looking for a club where you can take part in competitions.
- You want to find some ideas for keeping fit at home and communicating online with other people. You don’t want to pay for using the website.
- You are a member of a local gym. You don’t get much time to shop, so you want to buy gym clothes online.
- You love the outdoors and cycle to different places. You want a website which gives you suggestions for a range of suitable destinations.
- You want a gym where you can pay each time you visit rather than paying a fee to become a member.
- You’d like a gym which has a lot of branches over the city. The gym should have a swimming pool.
- You want to go to the gym where only celebrities visit.
- You’d like to go running in the morning in the natural environment. Ideally, this place is near water and forest.
- You’d like to buy an app that helps you lose weight. You want to know more options by searching by typing “lose weight” on the site.
- You would like to learn playing chess from the world champion.
Texts
Match 7-14This site is perfect for those who like to combine living a healthy lifestyle with enjoying the countryside. Type in the name of the town and you get a list of locations that offer routes for cycling or exploring the area on foot. There is also information on cycling competitions in Britain.
This online shop offers books, magazines, DVDs, and software connected to keeping fit. You simply type in the aspect of keeping fit that you are interested in, such as “keeping fit outdoors”, and a super selection is displayed.
Steve Amos started this site for busy people wanting to keep fit. Fill in a questionnaire and Steve will create a fitness program for you. Although Steve’s fee is high, you can email him for advice whenever you want. In addition, Steve has designed a range of fitness clothes and footwear, which anyone can order.
The National Athletics Group is a site for people interested in athletics. It allows you to find out where your nearest athletics club is and provides information about races and other athletics events around the country. There is a popular chatroom where athletes exchange suggestions and ideas.
Swavedon is a national park with a lake, which offers many different ways of keeping fit in the great outdoors. There are three cycle routes, a jogging track around the lake, and several woodland walks.
This is a free government website that encourages people to keep fit. It gives diet advice and allows you to work through a fitness program without leaving your house. It also offers advice on gym equipment to buy and has a chatroom where you can compare experiences with others.
This website tells you all you need to know about this chain of gyms, including where your nearest Fitnessclub gym is, how you can become a member and how much the yearly fee is. Each gym has a swimming pool and a shop selling gym wear.
This website tells you how you can keep fit at this group of London sports centres. You don’t have to be a member – these centres operate a pay-as-you-go system. They all have a pool, squash courts, gym, and outdoor tennis courts. The website includes details of locations, opening times, and prices.