Comprehensive reading

Read the text and define the sentences below as true (T) or false (F).

Places to visit in Edinburgh

Edinburgh Castel The castle is the top attraction not only in Edinburgh, but in Scotland, and you do not need to be a history fanatic to enjoy it. See the crown jewels of Scotland and the ‘Stone of Destiny’, on which generations of Scottish and British kings and queens have been crowned. There are also reminders scratched on the walls of the dungeons from the days when the castle was a prison for the Frenchmen who were captured during the Napoleonic wars.

Edinburgh Zoo Edinburgh Zoo, which is situated only ten minutes from the city centre, is another of Scotland’s top tourist attractions. The zoo is particularly noted for ita large collection of penguins, who parade in front of the visitors at feeding time. There are over 1,000 other animals there, including polar bears, monkeys and tigers.

Museum of Childhood A magical world of dolls, toys, teddy bears, games, puzzles, train sets, models and loads of other items from all over the world to keep children amused. It has been described as the ‘noisiest museum in the world’ and, when it opened in 1955, was believed to be the first museum in the world to specialize in the history of childhood. And admission is free!

Dynamic Earth One of the Edinburgh’s newest attractions, Dynamic Earth has a virtual reality ‘time machine’ that takes you from the formation of the universe through 4,500 million years of planet Earth. You will be shaken by earthquakes, feel the cold of the ice ages and see tropical rainstorms. Travel to the depths of the oceans and fly high above towering glaciers and mountains. You will see, hear, feel and smell the planet as it was millions of years ago, and how it might be in the future.

1. More people visit Edinburgh Castle than any other attraction in Scotland.

2. Edinburgh Castle used to be a prison.

3. Edinburgh Zoo is located in the city centre.

4. Edinburgh has the only museum in the world which specializes in the history of childhood.

5. Dynamic Earth allows visitors to experience different times and places using virtual reality.

Brochure language

Fill in the gaps with the correct words derived from the words in bold.

Dear Philip,

I am just writing to tell you what a 6) ………… (marvel) holiday we had. We went on a camping holiday to the South of France and the weather was 7) ………… (wonder).

The tent we stayed in was very 8) ………… (comfort). It had a cooker, a fridge and a TV. We were in the heart of the French countryside and some of the views were great. The campsite itself was 9) ………… (impress). It was well 10) ………… (organize) and the staff were very 11) ………… (help).

There was lots to do and, although I’m not a very 12) ………… (act) person, I enjoyed swimming and playing tennis. All in all, it was a very enjoyable holiday. You should go if you get the chance. I can send you the brochure if you like.

Love from

Linda

Vocabulary

Complete the dialogue by choosing the best option from the words in italics.

Guest: I’d like to 13) check out / depart now, please.

Hotel: Certainly, madam. May I 14) have / know your room number?

Guest: Yes. It’s 429 and the name’s Ann Smith.

Hotel: 15) I’ll / I’m going to get your bill straight 16) up / away.

Guest: Thank you.

Hotel: 17) Here / Here you are, madam. Would you like to 18) verify / check it?

Guest: Thank you. 19) There’s / I have just one thing – do you know what these extras are