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Read the passage and accomplish the task that follow.

America is huge, so flying is the quickest way to get around the country. It can be
expensive though, so here are some other ways of getting around.
If you are not in a hurry, the best alternative is to go by car. You have to be at least 25 years
old to rent a car in the States, and you need a valid driver’s license and a major credit card to do
so. There are a lot of rental car companies, and their process varies a lot. Compare companies
before you decide which one to use, and remember it can be cheaper to book for a week than for
a day.
If you prefer to be driven rather than driving yourself, the next best way to travel is by bus.
Greyhound is the major long-distance bus company, and it has routes through the USA and
Canada. Tickets are much cheaper if you buy them seven days in advance, and there are often
other offers. If you are travelling with a friend, your companion gets 50% off if you buy the
tickets three days before you travel, and children aged between 2 and 11 get a 40% discount.
An alternative to using the bus is to take the train. Amtrak is the American rail company,
and it has long-distance lines connecting all of American’s biggest cities. It also runs buses from
major stations to smaller towns and national parks. Fares vary depending on the type of train
and the seat, but you need to reserve at least three days ahead to get a discount. Students with an
International Student Card get 15% off the standard fare. Bring your own food, as the dining car
is quite expensive.

1. Answer the following questions according to the text. A

a. On what conditions can you rent a car in America? 0
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b. What is the difference between all the car rental companies? 0
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c. How much do students pay on Amtrak trains? 0
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2. In the text, find synonyms for the following words: A

option - ____________________ 0
to purchase - ____________________ 1
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3. In the text, find antonyms for the following words: A
the slowest - ____________________ 0
cheap - ____________________ 1
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4. Identify the correct variant (False / True) A
Flying is the quickest way to get around the country True False 0
You don’t need a valid driver’s license to rent a car. True False 1
Tickets are much more expensive if you buy them in advance. True False 2
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Fares depend on the type of train and the seat. True False
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Students with an International Student card get 25% off. True False 5
5. Give a title to the text. A
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6. Make up 3 questions on the text. A
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7. Change the following sentences into the Passive.

1.The car completely destroyed my motorbike.
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2.Blur have earned several million pounds from their new album. A
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3.Leaving that dress in the sun has made it fade. 2
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4.People used to sell the tourists fake antiques. 4
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5.Next year, George will visit his friend in London. 6
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6.He had written three books before 1876.
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8. Report the following sentences

1.Mary said to me, “I love this chocolate”
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2.He said to me, “Do you like this poetry?” A
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3.She said to me, “What have you done yesterday in the city?” 2
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4.She said to her son, “Don’t waste your money on unimportant things!” 4
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5.He said, “I failed my English exam, mother!” 6
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6.Linda said, “I was waiting for the train when he approached me”
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7 “My husband will celebrate his birthday next weekend”, said Patricia.
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9. Write some interesting facts about London.

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