II. Vocabulary and grammar practice.

1. Complete the definitions (1 – 6) with the highlighted words in the text.

In many parts of the world, there are local projects to encourage ecotourism. National parks and nature reserves in Costa Rica offer nature-based tours that are aimed at preserving the natural habitat and the local wildlife, including some endangered species. In northern Australia, cultural tours of aboriginal lands are very popular. This means more employment for the local inhabitants and a better understanding of their traditions. In Nepal, some trekking companies give large amounts of money to community projects, such as building schools, buying the technology to use solar energy instead of wood for heating, and providing fresh water in villages.

1 The ……… is where animals and plants normally live.

2 ……… are ideas, beliefs, and ways of doing things.

3 ……… are places where animals and plants are protected.

4 ……… are activities that help all the people living in one place.

5 ……… are people who live in a particular area.

6 ……… are animals, birds, plants, etc. in danger of disappearing from the world.

2. Underline the best word or words. (160)

1. The historic castle, which/what was rebuilt after the war, contains the city museum.

2. What/Whatever I would like to do next is go and visit the Modern Art Gallery.

3. I didn’t know exactly whom/who I was working with on project.

4. You may tick the ‘No Publicity’ box, in that/which case no details of your win will be given to the press.

5. I’ve never seen anyone who/which can kick a ball as hard as David can!

6. I’m afraid this isn’t the meal whom I asked for/I asked for.

7. Can someone tell me that/what I am supposed to be doing?

8. Brussels, that/which I’ve visited several times recently, is a good place to spend a weekend.

9. After eating so much I felt sick, that/which wasn’t so surprising!

10. The police asked me if I had seen anyone who/which fitted the description.

3. Underline all forms which are correct.

1. Bye for now. I’ll see you rather later/soon/obviously.

2. Everyone acted well, but I thought that Naomi did absolutely/fairly/particularly well.

3. Tony can’t quite/really/surprisingly decide what he wants to study at university.

4. If you work hard/extremely/hardly, I’m sure you’ll be a success.

5. Technically/Exactly/Apparently, this is one of the best low-cost cameras currently available.

6. Sorry, can’t you speak up – I can’t quite/rather/really hear you.

7. The thatched cottage was completely/structurally/ awfully destroyed by a devastating fire.

8. I’m leaving tomorrow early/extremely/quite in the morning, so I’ll say goodbye now.

9. See you again soon. Yours truly/fairly/friendly, your Carl.

10. Luckily/Really/Fortunately, we managed to catch the train at the moment.

4. Read the text and complete the blanks with the correct form of the words in capitals. Edinburgh the festival city

Every year during the summer, the 1) ……… (INHABIT) of Edinburgh look on their city becomes flooded with people from all around the world. Edinburgh is known as the festival city because of the numerous festivals held in 1947 after World War II and its purpose was to bring a sense of community to Europe. The event was to bring 2) ……… (CELEBRATE) of music, dance and drama that brought hope to people whose lives had just been torn apart by war. Today, the event bring the performers and 3) ……… (SLECTACLE) from all over the world together to explore and learn about each other’s cultures. There is 4) ……… (ENTERTAIN) for everyone with an 5) ……… (IMPRESS) range of performances and 6) ……… (EXHIBIT) to choose from. Edinburgh also hosts the famous Edinburgh Film Festival, which showcases new and 7) ……… (EXCITE) films from both emerging and established filmmakers. It was here that some of the most 8) ……… (TALENT) filmmakers first showed their work, including Roberto Rosselini, Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg. Festival goers are able to see masterpieces from a range of 9) ……… (DIFFER) cultures. In addition, Edinburgh is a beautiful city which has much to offer 10) ……… (VISIT) with its spectacular architecture and amazing natural landscapes.