4. Choose the word or phrase that produces a grammatically correct sentence.

1. I was packing our suitcases, when my husband …A… the bad news to me.

A had broken B was being broken C was to break D broke

2. When I was young, I …D… interested in travelling abroad, but now that am older I dream of exploring the four corners off the world.

A didn’t use to be B wouldn’t be C use not to be D wasn’t being

3. The ground hostess …B.. to my sister was very well informed and did her best to help sort out the problems.

A talking B who talking C was talking D talked

4. My parents ….A. a lot before they decided to settle down and nave a family.

A were travelling B use to travel C travelled D were about to travel

5. The town …B… my grandparents live is known for its cultural and historical background.

A which B where C that D whom

6. …C… the ticket, I began to prepare for my trip abroad.

A To book B Having booked C Booked D Having to book

7. As I was boarding the plane, I realized that I …… to take my dog to the kennels.

A forgot B was forgetting C had forgotten D had been forgetting

8. When my luggage got lost, I was in the dark as to …A… to turn to for assistance.

A whom B that C what D which

9. The hotel …A… I was staying at was to complete disrepair.

A where B in which C which D wherein

10. …C…to Personnel Manager, Jack found that he had no time left to spend with his kids.

A After promoting B Having promoted

C After promoted D Having been promoted

5. Read the text and complete the blanks with the correct form of the words in brackets. A trip to South Africa

If you are planning the next holiday, why not consider South Africa? This except for country has a large variety of things for people to see and do. Let’s start with a describing of Cape Town, a multicultural city with a diverse population descended from Europeans, Asians and Africans. In the city there are lots of street cafés and great restaurants, which cater for all tastes. This will able you to truly to enjoy the culinary delights of a variety of ethnic cuisines. Few people would agree that Cape Town has much to offer keen shoppers but if you’d like to experience the excitement of buying something typically African, Greenmarket Square is the place! It’s a local outdoor market where people from all over Africa sell crafts and souvenirs. Cape Town is by the sea so if you’d like to soak up the sun or do some water sports, then head out to Clifton, which has lovely sandy beaches. There is also Bakoven Beach, a stunning beach which remains completely spoiled by tourism. If you plan to visit one of the smaller cities, make sure you go to Nelspruit, a living place with a laid-back atmosphere. There is a range of accommodation available to suit all budgets ranging from cheap hostels to more luxurious hotels. A trip to South Africa would be incomplete without visiting one of the many spectacular nature reserves; day trips can be arranged at your convenience. Also, close to Nelspruit is Kruger National Park, which is one of the country’s major tourist attraction. All in all, there are plenty of great things to do and see in South Africa.

6. Use the prepositions below to complete the prepositional phrases that are used in following sentences. Some of them are used more than once.

within off in on at

1. I enjoyed my holiday last year immensely as everything was …at…walking distance and I didn’t need to worry about how to get around.

2. Holiday destination that are …in… the beaten track are becoming increasingly popular as people seek remote areas to escape from the drudgery of everyday life.

3. Although here are some up-market hotels that provide luxurious accommodation and exceptional service …in… the city centre, the best hotels are predominantly located …in… the suburbs.

4. …On… my way to the airport I realised that I had forgotten to take my luggage.

5. ..In.... the distance we could see a small, wooden cabin ...at... the foot of the mountain.

6. After travelling for hours on end, I found myself ...in... the middle of nowhere.

7. The luxurious yacht was anchored just ...on... the southern coast of the peninsular.

8. The ski resort was perched precariously ..off.... the end of the cliff.

9. ...At...the top of the hill was a small monument commemorating a historical figure of great importance.

10. The travel brochure said that the health resort was conveniently situated ..on.... the outskirts of town, but in actual fact, it was some inaccessible region ...off... in the back of beyond.

11. As the sun set, I could see the fort etched ..at.... the horizon.

12. The coach driver was within earshot so my travelling companion and I could not have a private conversation.