22 A tour guide is explaining part of the itinerary. Fill the gaps (1-8) in the two sections with words or phrases from the boxes. Use each word or phrase once only.

On the way

'We start our visit to Laos on Day 8. (1) …, we fly to Vientiane, the capital. Next, we check in to the hotel, then the afternoon is free. (2) … , we go sightseeing in the morning. (3) … , we drive to Vang Vieng which is on the banks of the Nam Xong river. (4) … , we'll see rice paddies and drive through dense forests. (5) … Vang Vieng, you're free to relax in the town, or take a walk and explore the local limestone hills - there are some spectacular caves.'

On our last day

'On Day 11 we drive to Luang Prabang in themorning, and you are free in the afternoon. (6) … , there's an early-morning climb of Mount Phousi to see the sunrise - don't miss it! (7) …, you're free to enjoy the scenery, or visit the waterfalls. In Laos we take a fast boat to Рак Beng, visiting the Рак Ou caves (8) …

23 Fill in the appropriate idioms (a-h) related to “sights” from the list below.

A by sight

B out of sight, out of mind

C within sight

D out of sight

E at first sight

F caught sight of

G his/her sight on

H lost sight of

1 They fell in love … . (as soon as they saw each other)

2 The passengers on the ship were glad to see that land was … after such a long journey. (in view)

3 She watched the plane take off and fly away until it was … . (out of view)

4 I … him hiding behind the tree. (managed to see)

5 The detective was following her but she disappeared in the crowd and he … . (could no longer see)

6 The athlete has set … winning a gold medal at the Olympics. (firmly decided on)

7 It was a case of “ … ” when Bill found the missing telephone bill that had been buried in a drawer. (something not seen will soon be forgotten)

8 I know him … but I’ve never spoken to him. (recognize his face)

24 Fill in the verb in the appropriate form as in the example.

Example: 0 The guide said (that) he … the tourists the day before. MEET

The guide said (that) he had met the tourists the day before.

1 Kim said (that) he usually … to on a package holiday to Spain. GO

2 Tim told us (that) the flight … because of bad weather. CANCEL

3 He said (that) he … the ticket two days before. BOOK

4 The tourist information officer said (that) the castle … worth visiting. BE

5 The guide told us (that) we … at the town of Arundel at lunchtime. ARRIVE

6 He reminded the citizens (that) the Minister of Transport … the city

the next day. VISIT

7 The guide said to the tourists (that) they … a change to the trip. MAKE

8 Paul said (that) they usually … camping in summer. GO

9 He said (that) cities like London, Paris and Venice … popular places

for sightseeing. BE

10 The agent said (that) adventure holidays … be very expensive. CAN