The Isle of Wight, on the south coast of England, is a popular tourist destination, which the public has voted one of the world’s ‘Top 10’ cycling destinations. That may be…

The Isle of Wight, on the south coast of England, is a popular tourist destination, which the public has voted one of the world’s ‘Top 10’ cycling destinations. That may be because the varied landscapes are perfect for the sport. (1)        The rock, which is made of chalk, goes across the middle of the island from Culver Cliff to The Needles. The Needles form a line of white chalk rocks and are one of the world’s most photographed rock formations. The island is also great for those on foot. The island has a 107-km path around the whole island. Every year there is a walking festival, and many tourists go there to see the wildlife and appreciate the natural environment. Local cyclists and walkers have enjoyed the island for many years. (2)        Many tourists from abroad also come. The Isle of Wight Festival takes place in summer at the beginning of June. (3)        Today it is one of the largest music festivals in Europe. There is a dedicated kids’ zone with live music, comedy and theatre and also workshops where they can learn circus skills. (4)        There is a large campsite where you can stay in tents of all sizes and colours! But for something more comfortable, you can stay in a yurt – a traditional tent from Mongolia – or a Podpad, where you can charge your mobile phone! Finally, the island is one of the best places to find dinosaur bones and footprints. (5)        It also has reconstructions of life-sized dinosaurs, which are pretty impressive! So, do you want to relax on the beaches, dance to a famous DJ or discover an area of natural beauty? Then the Isle of Wight has something for you! You might even stand in the footprint of a dinosaur! The Isle of Wight Read the sentences before and after gaps 1 and 2 in the text. Decide which sentences (A–D) could fill the gaps. Think about the tense and the information before and after the gap. There are three correct sentences for gap 1 and two correct sentences for gap 2. gap 1 A Among these are hills, narrow paths and the island’s famous white rock. B Thousands of people used to visit it each year. C The most interesting of these is a natural rock feature which crosses the island. D These include green valleys and narrow paths as well as an unusual rock formation. gap 2 A But the Isle of Wight is also bringing in many new visitors. B That was until a few years ago. C Nowadays, more and more people from England are discovering it too. D They travelled all across it from one side to the other. 6 Read the text again. Five sentences have been removed from the text. For each question, choose the correct answer. There are three extra sentences which you do not need to use. A That’s why it’s extremely popular with musicians. B Students have a reduced entry price and children under 12 go free. C These include hills and valleys and the island’s famous white cliffs. D However, recently it has attracted visitors from the rest of the country. E So it’s a good idea to plan your visit carefully. F Some of these families visit the island every summer. G There is an excellent museum which has over 1,000 objects on display. H It was first held in 1968, with some famous groups playing there. Vocabulary 7 Complete the sentences with the correct alternative. 1 When we visited The Louvre it was full of tourists / guests. 2 The hostel was very cheap and popular with sightseers / backpackers. 3 I wasn’t able to check in to my hotel because I couldn’t show them my guidebook / passport. 4 We stayed at a holiday resort / campsite with a fantastic restaurant and three swimming pools. 5 We went on a cruise / guided tour so we could learn about the city we were staying in. 6 My favourite tour guide / school trip was when we went to the Science Museum. 7 When we got off the plane the first thing we did was pick up our luggage / currency. 8 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in brackets. 1 Julie’s room was so        (tidy) that she was unable to see the floor. 2 It is        (legal) to get on a train without a ticket. 3 What’s the problem Mr Jones? Are you        (happy) with your room? 4 I don’t like waiting for buses. I’m too        (patient). I usually start walking before the bus arrives. 5 I think that camping is        (popular) with adults because they prefer to sleep in a bed. 6 I tried to buy a ticket in France, but the man at the ticket office was very        (helpful). 7 Jerry was sad because he was        (able) to go to his favourite festival. 8 I am        (certain) when we will arrive because our train is delayed. 9 Complete the sentences with the correct alternative. 1 John was more interested in / on visiting the shopping centre than going sightseeing. 2 Terry spent / passed more time taking selfies than looking at the monument. 3 Melissa was really looking forward in / to seeing her friend Tara in Ireland. 4 The tour guide prevented us from / to taking photos inside the art gallery. 5 When we entered the campsite they made us show / to show our identification. Look at the task and complete the sentences with the correct alternative. Tom and Jake are visiting a new city with their parents. Talk about the things they could take with them and say which would be the best. 1 I think they should / shall take the map because they might get lost. 2 Maybe / Might they could take a camera to take photos. 3 The guidebook might be / maybe a good idea because they can discover interesting places. 4 How about take / taking sunglasses? They might be useful if it is sunny. 5 How / What do you think about them taking a big bag? It might be difficult to carry. 1 Invite your partner to speak about one of the topics. What do you think … 2 Suggest one of the pictures and say why it would be a good idea. I think they … / … because … 3 Talk about the advantages of another picture. … would be good because … 4 Talk about the disadvantages of a different picture. … isn’t a good idea because … 5 Decide which one would be best and say why. I think … would be best because Write one word in each gap to complete the text. My Driving Test Today I am taking my driving test. I’ve been looking forward (1)        this day for a long time, in fact, since I was seven years old when my dad took me to see my first Formula 1 race. Since then I have always been interested (2)        motor sports and now I can’t believe I’m ready to take my test. My dad is going to drop me (3)        at the test centre in 15 minutes and pick me (4)        in one hour. I’ve (5)        having lessons for three months. I just hope the car doesn’t break (6)        in the middle of the test! My dad says my biggest problem is that I drive too slowly. He’s always telling me to speed (7)       ! But I think he drives too fast! Before we set (8)        I am going to practise parking one more time. It’s the one thing I’m not very keen (9)        doing. I hope I pass first time. Then I can start looking (10)        my first car! Writing 13 Complete the review with the words from the box. There are two words which you do not need to use. costs | disappointed | enjoy | for | happy | recommend | see Do you like films? Are you on holiday in Barcelona? If so, the Virtual Reality 360º Experience is (1)         you! There are twenty 360º films which you watch using a Virtual Reality Headset. The Experience only (2)          €5, but you need to book your tickets online. There are only 40 headsets per session so if you don’t book quickly you may be (3)         . Most of the films are in Spanish and English, but a few films are in Italian and French. If you don’t speak English or Spanish, you won’t (4)          it so much. The films are ideal for teenagers, but I wouldn’t (5)          them for younger children.