FORM 11 (71 points)

Ieskaites darbs Nr. 2 Useful Information

Distance learning All room are twin-bed, so single travellers will have to share with another group member of the
same sex. Single rooms are available at extra cost.
The local currency is the Icelandic Krona (ISK). Currency is readily available at the airport,
Name: banks, post offices and. ATMs in the city and credit cards are widely accepted. The optional
Surname: tours on day 3 cost extra, and a minimum of 4 people is required for both the jeep and
Form: snowmobiling tours. Current Costs: Thorsmork Jeep tour: 27,000 ISK; Snowmobile tour 34,200
Date: ISK (based on two people sharing). Whale- watching (summer only) 9000 ISK; Puffin Tour
(4700 ISK)
Tipping is voluntary, but is expected in this part of the world for workers in the tourism industry,
such as your bus driver and restaurant staff. If you wish to tip your tour guide it would
Listening ( 6 points)- can be done in the classroom only. undoubtedly be appreciated.
You must have travel, insurance to travel on our tours. You can arrange for this yourself or buy it
Reading. (15 points) through our company.
Read the text. Below the text you see the following questions about the Iceland tour. Is You can either book a flight with us or arrange your own flights. If you choose the latter, you
the answer available in the text above? If YES the answer to the question is given in will have to make your own way to the hotel details of which will be sent to you in advance.
the text, write the letter Y next to the question, if the answer to the question is NOT
given in the text, write the letter N next to the question. 1. How long does the tour last?
2. What day of the week does the tour start?
In this exciting tour, you will discover glaciers, waterfalls and geysers and relax in the 3. Are flights included, in the price'?
warm waters of the Blue Lagoon. You will also have the opportunity to ride 4. How much does the trip cost?
snowmobiles across the ice, or take a tour in a jeep across the lava fields (all year round). 5. Do I get a discount for booking multiple places on the tour?
In summer months you will have the chance to go on a boat tour and search for whales, 6. I'm travelling alone. Will I get my own room?
and in the winter, you may see the northern lights. 7. Is the cost of the jeep tour included in the price?
Tour Basics 8. Will I have time to go snowmobiling and whale-watching?
9. Will I need to leave tips?
Number of nights: 3 Meals included: Breakfast only
10. If I book my own flight, will you collect me from the airport?
Transport: Bus Group size: 14-20
11. How many people will there be on the tour?
Flights included: Optional Accomodation: 2* Hotel
12. What sort of clothing should I bring?
Day 1
13. What is the exchange rate (pounds to Icelandic Krona)?
Our representative will meet you at the airport and a bus will transfer you to your hotel in
14. Does the cost of the tour include travel insurance?
the capital, Reykjavik. After checking in, your guide will give you an orientation tour
15. Will the orientation tour take us to the cathedral?
and you will have an opportunity to visit some of the city's highlights, such as the
splendid cathedral. After dinner, you can spend the evening relaxing in the warm waters
of the Blue Lagoon. 7" Language Use. (40 points)
Day 2
We tour Iceland's Golden Circle, taking in Thingvellir National Park, Gulfoss Waterfall 1) Read the text below and circle the letter A, B, C or D next to the word 1-15 which best
and the geothermal sites in Geysir. Here you'll see Strokkur, or the Butter Churn, which, fits each sentence. ( 15 points)
spouts a 100 foot jet of water into the air every 3-5 minutes.
Day 3 One of the greatest thinkers and writers of the Renaissance was the (1) ____ scholar Desiderius
Day 3 is left free so that you can try out our optional tours. Explore the glacial Erasmus. Erasmus lived in a troubled (2) ___. The medieval idea of feudalism was in decline,
Thorsmork Valley on a jeep ride. Another option is to drive out onto the glaciers and take and new ideas (3) ___ being developed. At the same time, the corruption of the church was
a snowmobile tour. Whale-watching and puffin-spotting boat trips are also available from (4) ___ people restless and confused. In an era of growing fanaticism and violence Erasmus was
Reykyavik harbour. a voice (5) ___ calm and moderation. With Europe splitting (6) ___ different religious factions,
Day 4 he tried to maintain peace and unity. (7) ___ Erasmus was a powerful critic of the corruption of
The tour ends at the city airport. the church, he did not reject the past. We have records of his arguments with Martin Luther, the
leader of those (8) ___ wanted a complete change. However, Erasmus appeals for reason and
tolerance were not heard in the increasingly (9) ___ religious debate. He visited most countries
of Europe and won the friendship (10) ___ leading scholars of his time. 3) For questions 1-10, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of each
Erasmus wrote his Encomium moriae (11) ___ a stay in England. While in the city of line to form a word that fits in the space in the same line. ( 10 points)
Cambridge, he criticised the beer as being too weak, but he seems to have (12) ___ an
There is an argument that (1)_____may have some RECYCLE
admirer of English girls. Erasmus saw the Latin language (13) ___ of the things which
unforeseen negative effects. Of course, it would be a major (2) _____ if ACHIEVE
could help to bring unity to Europe. In 1516 he published a new Latin translation of the we were able to increase (3)_____ to the threat of the environment caused by AWARE
New Testament. This work caused him (14) ___ recognised as one of the greatest writers (4) _____ and the burning of fossil fuels. However, if the POLLUTE
of his generation. He died in 1536 (15) ___ the age of seventy. public's only (5) _____ in ecological issues is talking their newspapers and INVOLVE
1. A Dutchman B Holland C Dutch D Hollow bottles to a recycling point, we may only be creating the (6)_____ of APPEAR
2. A spot B situation C time D part improvement. If they have to drive any (7) _____ to the recycling point, DISTANT
3. A have B were C still D now for example, it might mean the consumption of more energy than is saved.
4. A doing B made C making D did In addition, if people feel that they are making their (8)_____ to the CONTRIBUTE
5. A of B in C that D having environment, they might not put so much pressure on large organisations
6. A to B from C away D into to (9)_____ the development of safer, less COURAGE
7. A Even B But C Despite D Though (10) _____ forms of production. DAMAGE
8. A who B he C they D which
9. A bitterly B angry C loudly D most 4) For questions 1-9, read the text below and think of the world which best fits each gap. Use
10. A as B by C of D for only ONE word in each gap. ( 9 points)
11. A while B in C during D for
12. A had B been C looked D grown Some say you can do it in seven days, others promise success in 24 hours, or you may prefer to
13. A the one B being C to be D as one take (1) ___ time and do it in 5 weeks. What are we talking about? Believe it (2) ___ not, these
14. A be B to be C being D been periods (3)___ time refer to language learning courses that promise excellent results in less time
15. A then B when C in D at (4) ___ it takes to say “Bonjour”!
However, the advertisements of these companies are not necessarily the best guide and if you
2) Fill each of the numbered gaps in the following passage with the most appropriate don't know what to look for in a good course you could be left with little (5) ___ than a large bill.
word from the word bank. Write the appropriate letter (A -I) in the gap. Use only one A complaint was recently made to a consumer rights group against WhizzLearn Systems, a
letter in each space. Note that there are more words than gaps. ( 6 points) language school chain, and the company has been forced to remove its claim that its technique is
ten times better than any (6) ___ method. The Managing Director of WhizzLearn Systems said
In today's modern world gifts are an important and often overlooked part of cultivating (7) “___ we still believe our claim is true, we are willing to change our advert. But the fact
strong relationships. In many countries business is made by exchanging gifts. However, remains, if you spend 3 hours per day for 5 weeks on our language course you will soon be
gift giving can be a problem when you do not understand the culture and (1) ___ of the speaking the language. What we (8) ___ have done was to make (9) ___ clearer in the advert.”
recipient's homeland. In some cases, giving the wrong gift can even make (2) ___
worse. Writing. (10 points)
It is important to know when people expect gifts, so become familiar with the holidays Cameras placed in public places infringe* on people's privacy.
that a country (3) ___. Muslim people, for example, exchange cards during the three-day Write an essay expressing your point of view. Give at least 2 reasons for your answer and
festival at the end of Ramadan. In a country where Christianity prevails, most people include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
exchange gifts during the Christmas holidays. However, there are many differences.
While Scandinavians give gifts on Christmas Eve, Italians give (4) ___ to their loved *infringe - pārkāpt
ones on Epiphany, January 6th. Content – 2 points Lay out – 2 points Language Use- 2 points Vocabulary- 2 points Spelling- 2 points
When you travel a lot you might want to give someone a gift. In western countries we
usually give a gift upon (5) ___ , in eastern cultures gifts are given before the guest
leaves. When you're invited to someone's house, it's almost always (6)___ to give a
housewarming gift.
A symbolizes D presence G appropriate
B presents E customs H celebrates
C relations F personal I arrival
Speaking. ( 20 points)
Task 1
Interview
Task instructions:
You have to answer 5 questions about the topic. You have 3 – 5 minutes for the 5 questions. Say as much as you can.
Task 2
Monologue
Task instructions:
Read the text. Then in your own words:
1) define briefly what the main issue/problem is;
2) say what you think about the issue raised in the text;
3) provide arguments and examples to support your opinion;
4) come to a conclusion;
5) answer one additional question which the examiner will ask you at the end of your monologue.
You have 2 minutes to prepare.
Speaking time: 5 minutes.

Speaking can be done in the classroom or by Skype.

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