Ex. 15 Answer the questions

1. What type of countryside would the word rugged be applied to?

2. What is meant by the expression to maintain a separate identity?

3. What is a choir?

4. Can you find another word for heritage?

5. In what meaning is the word fiery used in the text?

6. What is meant by the expression to keep somebody at bay?

7. What is meant by to echo many ages and ideals?

8. What kind of lakes can be described as island-studded lakes?

9. What is meant by tapestry?

Ex. 16 Find synonyms in the text

a) variety

b) striking, impressive

c) famous for

d) all over the world

e) to attract visitors

f) to enliven, to refresh, to energise

Ex. 17 Say in other words.

a) to teach someone a way of thinking or behaving over a long period of time

b) something that reminds you of something that happened or existed in the past

c) without any doubt

d) something that is especially beautiful or makes you feel proud

e) a grave, especially a large one above ground

Ex. 18 Match the words with their definitions and choose the most suitable one to complete the sentences.

1. frontier a) the official line that marks the edge of an area of land, for example of a farm, or a local area within a country;

2. border b) the official line that separates two countries or the area of land near to this line;

3. boundary c) the border of a country, especially the actual point where people and vehicles are allowed to cross from one country to another.

1. All traffic crossing the_________ will be thoroughly searched.

2. That line of trees over there marks the school.

3. As soon as we crossed the_____________ we began to see signs of poverty.

4. He was stopped by soldiers at a_____________ post.

5. The Mississippi River forms the_________ between Tennessee and Arkansas.

6. The river runs along Mexico's____________ with the US.

7. Jeumont is a small town on the French-Belgian____________.

8. She has never gone beyond the____________ of the city.

9. They were shot trying to cross the_____________.

10. The farmer put up a high fence to mark the______________ of his land.

Ex. 19 Match the words with their definitions and choose the most suitable one to complete the sentences.

1. bank a) the part of the country that is close to the sea.

2. seaside b) the land along the edge of the sea or along the edge of a lake.

3. beach c) an area of sand or small stones next to the sea or a lake.

4. coast d) a place at the edge of the sea - use this especially to talk about

somewhere you go for a holiday or to enjoy yourself.

5. shore e) land along the side of a river or a lake.

1. We could see a boat about a mile from the_____________.

2. By nine o'clock the____________ was already crowded with people

3. The ship slowly made its way along the west____________ of Africa.

4. They walked hand in hand along the___________.

5. There was a little cabin on the opposite___________.

6. He landed on the_________ of South Carolina.

7. A river___________ is a fine place for a picnic.

8. There are several beautiful sandy_________ along that stretch of the_________.

9. The sailors were warned not to get into trouble while they were on____________.

10. We spent two weeks at / by the____________ in the summer.

11. He jumped in and swam to the opposite_____________.

12. The waves were breaking against the____________.

Ex. 20 Supply prepositions or postpositions where necessary.

a) to draw____ visitors

b) to be famed_____ their love of song

c) to be a favourite____ walkers

d) to echo_____ many ages and ideals

e) to be praised_____ world wide

f) ____ top_____ bottom

g) to be rich_____ diversity

 

Ex. 21 Complete the sentences using the words from the text. To help you, the first letter of each word is given.

1. These beautiful churches are part of our national h___________.

2. Jim's death is a r_________ to all of us of the dangers of drugs.

3. Such strange events are all part of life's rich t___________.

4. Eric has a I_________ interest in Eastern cuisine.

5. She admired his r__________ good looks.

6. Your support is v__________ to / for the success of my plan.

7. He raised the hammer and struck the rock a m___________blow.