Language Test 8A Name and surname:

1 Complete the missing words. The lines show you how many letters to use.

If you don’t like heights, then r o c k – c l i m b i n g is not a good sport to try.

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1 I love winter sports, my favourite ones are _ _ o _ _ o _ _ d _ _ _ and skiing.

2 When you go climbing, you need a helmet and of course a _ o _ _ to climb with.

3 I really want to try an extreme sport like _ u _ _ e _ _ _ m _ _ n _ because the idea of jumping off a high bridge

appeals to me. I’d also like to try _ _ _ g _ l _ d _ _ _ because the feeling must be similar to flying a plane.

4 The only water sport I’ve ever tried is _ c _ b _ _ _ v _ _ _. I went down about three metres and saw lots of

amazing fish.

2 Complete the missing words. The first letter of each word is given.
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Flying is really stressful! When you board the plane you have to put your 1 h________ l________ in the overhead
locker, sit down in your 2 a________ s________ (I don’t like sitting by the window) and 3 f________ your
seatbelt. Then you have to wait for all the other 4 p________ to get on the plane. Then the cabin crew show you
the safety demonstration and how to use the 5 o________ m________ and the 6 l________. Finally the
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p________ announces that the plane is ready to leave.

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The travel agency is started / was started in 1995.

1 The hotel is being decorated / is decorated at the moment.

2 Pets don’t allow / are not allowed in the hotel.

3 When we arrived, the hotel was being checked / was checking by security guards.

4 The new hotel won’t opened / won’t be opened until next year.

5 The paintings in our room have been done / have done by local artists.

6 That photograph of the hotel was being taken / was taken two years ago.

4 Rewrite the sentences using the passive.

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Gaudi designed that building. That building was designed by Gaudi.

1 Thousands of people have visited the museum.

_____________________________ by thousands of people.

 2 The security guards watch the visitors carefully._________________________________ by the security guards.

3 The museum is replacing some of the paintings._____________________________________ by the museum.

4 The authorities don’t allow cameras inside. ______________________________________________ inside.

5 The organisers will close the museum for a month.______________________________________ for a month.

6 The gallery was holding an interesting exhibition.______________________________________ by the gallery.

5 Complete the sentences with the passive forms of the verbs in brackets.
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Lainio Snow Village

The Lainio Snow Village in Finland is made (make) entirely out of ice! It 1__________ (build) every year in October
or November when the temperature falls to about –10ºC. Last year,
1,500 tonnes of ice 2__________ (use) to build the village. Since then, it 3__________ (visit) by thousands of tourists.
The hotel has thirty rooms which 4__________ (use) at the moment. When I visited it last year preparations
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__________ (made) to expand the hotel. Next year more rooms 6__________ (add).

6.Translate into English and Croatian

Spa town stanovnik

bustling ruševine
deserted Letenje
zmajem
shabby predgrađe
tranquil odmaralište

7. Write the following sentences in indirect speech.

Pay attention to backshift and the changes to pronouns, time, and place.

1. Two weeks ago, he said, “I visited this museum last week.”

→ Two weeks ago, he said that
2. My riding teacher said, “Nobody has ever fallen off a horse here.”
→ My riding teacher said that
3. She asked, “What did he say?”
→ She asked
4. He asked her, “Do you want to dance?”
→ He asked her
5. The passenger requested the taxi driver, “Stop the car.”
→ The passenger requested the taxi driver
6. The mother told her son, “Don’t be so loud.”
→ The mother told her son
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1 Match descriptions 1–8 to sports holidays A–F. There are two extra descriptions that you do not need.

1 There are a lot of places where you can learn to do this sport. 

2 A water adventure holiday that lets you visit areas you couldn’t get to in other ways. 

3 If you’re not good at this sport, there are professionals who will take you out. 

4 All the equipment is provided on this holiday so you don’t need to bring your own. 

5 This is a good winter holiday activity for parents and children who want to try something different.

6 This is definitely the best holiday to try if you like extreme climbing. 

7 Try this holiday if you like being by the water but don’t enjoy water sports. 

8 There are plenty of places where you can do this sport and there is a special kind of transportation to take you

there. 

ONTARIO – A SPORTS HOLIDAYS PARADISE!

Adventure sports fans love variety, excitement and the natural world and Ontario in Canada is a great place to
find all of these. Not only that, heavy snowfalls in winter and sunny skies in summer mean it’s an all-year-
round place to go. So, if you’re looking for a great sports holiday, check these ideas out.

A WHITE WATER RAFTING

There are 1,200 km of Ottawa River to raft, although most rafting takes place on a 12 km stretch. If you are an expert
and have your own raft, you can go where you want. However, most people choose one of the many companies that
organise days out or short trips. You go with guides who know the river very well and who will make sure your
experience is safe and enjoyable as well as fast and thrilling. Hold tight!

B KAYAKING AND CANOEING

Ontario is a province of rivers and lakes and kayaking or canoeing gives you the chance to reach areas you couldn’t
reach otherwise. There are thousands of lakes with islands you can camp on and 1,600 km of routes. Using these you
can get to remote areas of Ontario’s national parks such as Algonquin or if you don’t fancy that, you could go on a trip
round the Mink Islands. You can camp or stay in luxury lodges (small hotels). This is one of the most popular
adventure sports on offer and perhaps the most rewarding.
C DIVING
If you thought Australia was the best place for scuba diving, then think again! The Thousand Islands region has warm
crystal water and there’s lots to see – from shipwreck to great marine life. You can do dives from the beach or go out
further and try deep water diving down to 30 metres. There are plenty of diving schools so both beginners and
qualified divers can enjoy diving.

D ICE CLIMBING
Ice climbing is different from rock climbing, but it’s just as challenging. Batchawana Bay is a great area and there are
more than 300 climbs to do. You can try smaller climbs or the higher mountain peaks. It’s a great winter sport,
especially for families who’re looking for exciting days out and something new – and you get great views too.

E MOUNTAIN BIKING
There are so many routes for mountain biking in Ontario that there is a special ‘Bike Train’! It’s not just for bikes, but
it stops at the start of the best rides and routes. You can take the train too and try one of the trails or just explore the
countryside. Huntsville has many superb trails around the lakes and through its forests – if you want a more remote
route, try the 100 km Powassan Circle Route.

F HIKING
If biking isn’t your thing, you can try hiking. There are 800 km of trails to explore. You’ll find routes for every level of
fitness, so it doesn’t matter if you’re a bit out of shape. Spring or autumn are the ideal times to try walks through the
275 km Grand Valley Trail. Another great route to try is the Waterfront Trail which follows the St Lawrence River and
the shores of Lake Ontario – great if you want to enjoy the water without going in it!

2 Read the text again. Are the statements true (T) or false (F)?

1 It is possible to go on a sports holiday in Ontario at any time of year. 

2 If you want to go white water rafting on Ottawa River, you have to go with a guide. 

3 If you go kayaking or canoeing, you have to camp because there are no hotels. 

4 Winter and summer are not the best times to go hiking along the Grand Valley Trail. 

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