Klaudia Unit 8

2    Przeczytaj tekst, z którego usunięto pięć zdań. Które zdania A–F uzupełniają luki 1–5, tworząc spójny i logiczny tekst? Jedno zdanie zostało podane dodatkowo i nie pasuje do żadnej luki.  

 

A That way, you’ll have spare space for souvenirs and presents to bring home with you. 

 

B Wait until you get to your destination and find some local exchange offices.

 

C No-one needs to see your photos or hear your news immediately.

 

D You can book these just a few days before you want to set off.

 

E They are more likely to reduce their prices then than during the school holidays.

 

F Shop around like you do for clothes!

 

HOLIDAYS NEEDN’T COST A FORTUNE

Holidays are meant to be relaxing times, but how can we relax if we’re worried about costs all the time? Here are some ways in which you can keep costs to a minimum.

First of all, research your holiday before you make any reservations. If you like all-inclusive holidays, look for last-minute bargains. 1 ______ You may not be able to choose where to go, but you can often pay half the price of a similar holiday booked in advance. If you aren’t booking through a travel agent, don’t just look at one website.
2 ______ You can often find the same flights and accommodation for different prices and you don’t want to miss out on any bargains.

You will almost certainly need foreign currency on holiday. 3 ______ You’ll probably save a fortune.  And remember, the worst place you can do this is at an airport.

Don’t take too much baggage if you are flying.  You are usually allowed to take 20kg, but try not to carry more than 15kg when you leave. 4 ______ Airlines may also offer you the chance to pay for a choice of seat. If you want to save money, let the airline choose a seat for you – free of charge.

Finally, be careful of phone charges. It can cost a lot of money to send or receive messages. 5 ______ So, only contact family and friends when you can use wi-fi.

Enjoy your holiday, but be careful and don’t come home to an empty bank account!

2    Uzupełnij minidialogi 1–5. Wybierz spośród podanych opcji brakującą wypowiedź: A, B lub C.

 

1

X: Can you tell me where the nearest bank is, please?

Y: ______________________________

X: Oh, OK, no problem.

 

A Sorry, I’m not allowed to.

B Sorry, I’m not from here.

C Sorry, it’s not here.

 

2

X: What’s up with the car?

Y: ___________________________

 

A: I’m really happy with it.

B: I’m getting travel sick.

C: It’s run out of petrol.

 

3

X: I didn’t have much time to relax on holiday.

Y: ___________________

 

A Really? I did.

B So did I.

C Me too.

 

 

4

X: How about going to the mountains this summer?

Y: _________________________________

A I’m afraid I don’t agree.

B I’m glad you like it.

C That sounds great.

 

5

X: Do you mind if I sit here?

Y: ____________________

 

A Sorry, I can’t.

B I’d love to.

C No, not at all.

Translate the words or phrases in brackets to complete the sentences.

      1    The _____________ (przyjazd) of the coach from Bristol was delayed and we had to wait ages for our guests at the bus station.

      2    Seniors and travellers that need special assistance can _____________ (wejść na pokład) the plane before other passengers.

      3    When I drive during __________________ (godzin szczytu), I usually listen to classical music so as not to get nervous.

      4    How many ___________________ (stanowisk odprawy) are there for our flight?

      5    This giant _____________ (posąg) of Buddha, located in China, is 128 metres tall.

      6    During the COVID-19 pandemic, many countries worldwide closed their _____________ (granice) to control the spread of the virus.

      7    Mark got a flat _____________ (oponę) soon after he’d left. Luckily, he knew how to replace it.

Match the words from boxes A and B to make collocations and phrasal verbs, then complete the sentences with them.

A:  duty-free     get     go     home     knock     take

B:  comforts     off     on a tour     the third turning     over     zone  

      1    She decided to _______________ the bus at last moment and left one of her bags behind.

      2    I’ve promised myself to _______________ of all European capitals once I’ve graduated.

      3    _______________________ on the right and the pub will be just in front of you. You can’t miss it.

      4    Sleeping in a tent is not an option for some people: they miss their _______________ such as a bed and a bathroom. 

      5    I always slow down when I drive through the forest – I don’t want to _______________ any animals.

      6    If you want to save money on perfumes or other luxury items, you should shop in the _________ _________ whenever travelling by plane. 

Read the definitions and write the words. There is one space for each missing letter.

      1    luggage  l – a small metal vehicle on wheels that passengers use to carry their suitcases and bags at the airport

      2    m _ – a person who travels to and from work every day

      3    k _ – a notice which tells you how much your fine for doing something illegal (e.g. speeding) is

      4    r – a kind of boat that can carry passengers or goods across a river or channel

      5    holiday  a   – a place (e.g. a hotel) where people stay while travelling

      6    a _  – a place in the shape of a circle where two or more roads join together and which cars must go around

      7    x – a short journey made for pleasure and enjoyment