For Nigel Portman, a love of travelling began with what’s called a ‘gap year’. In common with many other British teenagers, he chose to take a year out before (1) …….. to study for his
degree. After doing various jobs to (2) …….. some money, he left home to gain some experience
of life in different cultures, visiting America and Asia. The more adventurous the young person,
the (3) …….. the challenge they are likely to (4) …….. themselves for the gap year, and for
some, like Nigel, it can (5) …….. in a thirst for adventure.
Now that his university course has (6) …….. to an end, Nigel is just about to leave on a threeyear trip that will take him (7) …….. around the world. What’s more, he plans to make the
whole journey using only means of transport which are (8) …….. by natural energy. In other
words, he’ll be (9) …….. mostly on bicycles and his own legs; and when there’s an ocean to
cross, he won’t be taking a (10) …….. cut by climbing aboard a plane, he’ll be joining the crew
of a sailing ship (11) …….. .
As well as doing some mountain climbing and other outdoor pursuits along the way, Nigel hopes
to (12) …….. on to the people he meets the environmental message that lies behind the whole A settling down B getting up C taking over D holding back
2 A achieve B raise C advance D win
3 A stronger B wider C greater D deeper
4 A put B set C aim D place
5 A result B lead C cause D create
6 A come B turned C reached D brought
7 A just B complete C whole D right
8 A pulled B charged C forced D powered
9 A relying B using C attempting D trying
10 A quick B short C brief D swift
11 A anyway B alike C instead D otherwise
ВСТАВИТЬ В ТЕКСТ НАДО
1. The Drugstore is between the Post Office and the Movie Theatre. — Аптека находится между почтой и кинотеатром.
2. The Police station is across from the Drugstore. — Полицейский участок находится напротив (через дорогу) аптеки.
3. The Hospital is opposite from the Library. — Больница находится напротив библиотеки.
4. The Train Station is across from the School. — Станция находится через дорогу от школы.
5. To go to the First Street, turn right from Central Avenue. — Чтобы пройти на Первую улицу, поверните направо от Центральной.
6. The Bank is next to the Police Station. — Банк находится следом за Полицейским участком.
7. The Church is on the Second Street. — Церковь находится на Второй улице.
8. The Restaurant is near the School. — Ресторан находится рядом со школой.
2) attractive - attract(verb)+ ive
3) hazardous - hazard (noun) + ous
4) surprising-surprise(noun) + ing
5) powerful - power (noun) + ful
6) recyclable - recycle (verb) + able
3.
1. The cafe looked warm and inviting, so we decided to have some coffee.
2. In the middle of the town, there was an impressive building with a tall tower.
3. Some gases which are produced by cars are extremely poisonous.
4. Mr and Mrs Davidson enjoyed a peaceful afternoon walking by the river.
5. After the earthquake, all the coastal areas were warned to prepare for a tsunami.
6. This book contains valuable information about alternative energy.