III. Writing

You have a new pen friend. Write an email (60–80 words) about yourself. Include

this information:

• your age;

• your family;

• your interests and hobbies.

Examination card № 18

I. Reading

Read an article and write correct (C) or incorrect (I) for questions 1-6

Route 66 by harley davidson

Anyone who has ever ridden a motorbike has probably dreamed of riding down the open road on a Harley Davidson. They have no doubt imagined the wind in their face and amazing scenery all around them as they head out along the open highway. Which highway? Well, almost everyone has heard of Route 66. Heading from Chicago to Los Angeles, it is probably the most famous stretch of road in the world.

Biker Tours have been touring the US by Harley Davidson for ten years and our tours have become the most popular way to see the real America. We provide professional guides, support vehicles, insurance, accommodation and, of course, Harley Davidson. We also plan dinners and entertainment for every evening of your trip. You can relax, knowing that Biker Tours have taken care of the details. The Route 66 tour allows you to see the rural America at its best, as we ride through Oklahoma, Texas, Arizona, and into California. The road and its restaurants, gas stations and landmarks have hardly changed since 1950s – it's as if you have travelled back in time! We provide you with a map of the route for each day. You can follow the guide, or go your own way. We really have thought of everything!

Biker Tours are popular with people who have always wanted to go on an amazing journey and experience freedom. The tours are greatly enjoyed by those who love motor- bikes, travel and great scenery. For those of you who are looking for fun, our tour guide has arranged a few surprises to liven up your evenings. In fact, we guarantee that Biker Tours can offer everything you've been hoping for!

To book our 14-day Route 66 Tour, call 0271 302 1783, or e-mail us at info@bikertours.com. If you've been searching for a holiday with a difference, this could be just a break you have been looking for.

1. Route 66 is a type of motorbike.

2. Biker Tours provide transport for their customers.

3. On the Route 66 tour you will see the American countryside.

4. If you take part in the tour, you must do as the guide tells you.

5. Biker Tours are suitable for people who don't like surprises.

6. The Route 66 Tour lasts for a fortnight.

II. Use of english

Read the following text and decide which word or phrase a-o is missing in items 1 – 10

Fax No. 0043 - 1 - 74 65 79

Home Exchange Holidays

P.O. Box 106

Dublin

Ireland

Dear Sirs,

Your advertisement in “The TIMES” dated 16th February.

I saw your advertisement offering the possibility of cheap holidays abroad. I am interested (1) ___ your (2)___because it is a very good way for me to spend my holidays and learn about foreign countries. I can offer my home in Munich (3) ___ I am not there. My appartment is situated in the centre of town very (4)_______ to the football stadium and is an excellent (5)_____ for fans of German football.

The apartment is big enough for about two or three people and is fitted with (6) ___ necessary for a nice holiday although there is no swimming pool nearby.

My (7) ___ countries to visit on holiday are almost all English-speaking countries, but France would be a good place for us (8) ____.

Normally I take my holidays in the spring, between March and June, and this is the time when my home could be used (9) ___ another member of your club, although the weather is not very good in Munich at this time of the year.

Please let me know how I can become a member of your club and let me have more (10) ___ of the countries I can visit. I look forward to hearing from you

soon.

Yours sincerely,

ALL	b) AS WELL	c) BY	d) DETAILS	e) DURING
f) EVERYTHING	g) FAVOURITE	h) IN	i) LIKE	j) NEAR
k) NEABY	l) OPPORTUNITY	m) OFFER	n) WHERE	o) WHILE