nit 5: Holidays

specially made IIMIIHT bools, due to iho pounding lhr* ir l'*gs would
receive liom the constant trekking. I ho clop/, were used to a life

living ji ground level on the plains and rolling in the white sands of the freshwater lakes near
their homes.

2 Make a compound adjective in the second sentence from the underlined information in the first
sentence.
Example: Many of the roads in Britain are lined by trees .
There are many tree - lined roads in Britain .

a I live in a country where English is spoken

b Shakespeare is an author who is known very well

c She never cooks and only buys food that is already made and ready
d He lives in a building which is 20 storeys

e The cat is only two years old and already it ’s fat

f The room is lit too brightly - I don’t like it

g She can only work part time because of the children

C Skills
Speaking
1 Here are five examples of fillers from Unit 5. Write them out individually.

\ \kact0 let me think

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Qj
%£ actually
£ to be honest
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Q) o
well
£ hmm

2 © CD2, Track 19 Listen to Aphrodite talking to her teacher about the first part of her speaking
exam. As you listen, note the order in which you hear the fillers, and how many times you hear
each one.

3 © CD2 , Track 19 Listen again. Write brief notes on what the teacher says to Aphrodite about each
of the following.
a Worryingdoesn ’ thelp you can prepare because the questions you will be asked are personal
the questions are not there to challenge you.

b The questions in Part One the first part is not assessed.

the examiner is there to help and guide you.

c Using your own language you cannot use your own language
tell the examiner if you don't understand.
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I'm sorry, but I don't understand what you

mean
d Phrases to show you don ' t understand could you repeat that please?
could you say that more slowly please?

e Not having enough to say keep speaking

the examiner will help you out.

f The topic you're not tested on your knowledge.

you'll be tested on your speaking ability

g Pronunciation speak clearly.

they are not expecting you to speak like a native speaker.

h Mistakes not to make so much of them.

you would be penalised if you're difficult to understand.

D Reading
1 Unscramble and rewrite these four pieces of advice on answering questions in the reac ' g a' c
writing papers.
• sections text search of likely the

• question read the

• word/s the underline key
• question ask asking information yourself the is for what
- read the question

- ask yourself what information is the question asking for

- underline the key word/s

- search likely sections of the text

2 Underline the key word(s) in each of the following questions.

a How many methods of transport are available to reach the Isles of Scilly?
b What is Scillonian 1111
c Name four ‘ treasures’ of the islands.
d Which other part of the world are the islands compared with?
e How many people live on the Isles of Scilly?
f What do you need to do before travelling between any of the islands?
g On which island is the Old Wesleyan Chapel?
h Where can you find the second- oldest lighthouse in Britain?

3 Match words from the questions in Exercise D2 with the definitions below ,

a Small islands isles

chapel
b A small building for Christian worship
 c A tower or ether tall structure to warn or guide shi r at sea lighthouse
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treasures
d A quantity of precious metals, gems or other valuable objects

e Name of a piace off the south - western coast of Britain Scilly

transport
f Something that carries people and objects from one piace to another.

4 Read the text about the isles cf Scilly, then answer the questions from E / erc D2.

Discover the Isles of Scilly by air or sea

The Isles of Scilly Steamship Group provides you with two great choices to enjoy a day trip to the islands.
Whether you choose to cruise on Scillonian III or to fly on Skybus ( the islands’ own airline), and whatever time of
year you visit, you will be sure to enjoy the natural beauty of the islands.
Exotic plants and wild flowers, ancient cairns and crumbling castles, sparkling white sands and an azure sea - all the
treasures of the islands aw ait you. Only 45 kilometres from England’s Land’s End, but with a real hint of the Tropics.
The Isles are populated by a community of 2000 islanders and there are five inhabited islands to explore to make
your day trip one to remember. Inter-island launches are available from St Mary's quay. Check times and tides for
availability.
St Mary's, where the airport is situated, is the largest of the islands. Hugh Town, its capital is the commercial
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centre and offers a great choice of shops, restaurants and cafes. You will find the Tourist Information Centre at
the Old Wesleyan Chapel in Hugh Town. Don t miss the exhibits at the museum or a walk round the Garrison and
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the Elizabethan fort , now known as the Star Castle Hotel. There are many walks, nature trails and safe white-sand
beaches.
The other inhabited islands are St Martin’s, Bryher, Tresco and St Agnes. On the latter is a 17th-century lighthouse,
the second oldest in Britain, as w^ell as an inn and a cafe for refreshments. The beaches at Porth Conger and the Cove
are great for swimming.

two
a
a cruise(r)
b
ancient cairns, crumbling castles, azure seas, and sparkling white sands
c
the Tropics
d
2000
e
check time and tides
f
St Mary's
g
St Agnes
h