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I. Choose the appropriate Reported Speechform for the following sentences.

e.g. Expert : Your company has been chosen the best in America.

a. The expert told that our company had been chosen the best in America.

b. The expert said that our company had been chosen the best in America.

c. The expert said that our company is the best in America.

1. Chris : I traveled to Europe last year.

a. Chris says that last year he went to Europe.b. Chris told us that he had traveled to Europe last year.

c. Chris said that he had liked Europe last year.

2. Doris : I like your sweater.

a. Doris said she liked my sweater.

b. Doris said she had liked my sweater.

c. Doris says she is like my sweater.

3. Men : We are exhausted after the soccer game.

a. The men says that they were exhausted after the soccer game.

b. The men said that they were exhausted after the soccer game.

c. The man said that he was exhausted after the soccer game.

4. Mr. Turner : The doctor is coming this afternoon.

a. Mr. Turner said that the doctor was coming this afternoon.

b. Mr. Turner told the doctor to come this afternoon.

c. Mr. Turner said that the doctor came this afternoon.

5. Peter : Marjorie is a business consultant.

a. Peter told Marjorie to become a business consultant.

b. Peter said me that Marjorie is a business consultant.

c. Peter told me that Marjorie was a business consultant.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE

KEY: 1) b. 2) a. 3) b. 4) a. 5) c.


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I. Report the following statements.

e.g.Peter :Mary, I need you to make a phone call, please.Peter asked Mary to make a phone call.

1. Receptionist : You must leave the room by 12 noon.

2. Students : Sir, we wanted to know about our test results.

3. Secretary : Go straight in, Mr.Wood.

4. Mayor : I need the support of this community.

5. Parents : You came home too late last night!

6. Policeman : Show me your drivers license.

7. Managers : We have to change our marketing strategy.

8. Operator : You have a collect call from Tokyo.


WRITING ACTIVITY

KEY:1) The receptionist told me I had to leave the room by 12 noon.2) The students told the teacher they wanted to know about their test results.3) The secretary told Mr. Wood to go straight in.4) The mayor said that he needed the support of the community.5) My parents told me that I had arrived too late last night.6) The policeman told me to show him my drivers license.7) The managers told us that we had to change our marketing strategy.8) The operator told me that I had a collect call from Tokyo.


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VOCABULARY:TO PAIR: To match, to establish as a good combinationTO TRACE BACK: To determine the origins of somethingANCIENT: OldTO DINE: To eat, to have dinnerTO ENHANCE: To intensify, to magnifyGUIDELINE: Guide, indication

POULTRY: Domesticated birds, like chickens, turkeys,ducks, etc.

TO SOFTEN: (here) To make less notoriousTO SUBDUE: To neutralizeTO ACHIEVE: To reach a goal or objectiveTO AUGMENT: To increase, to make biggerTO SUIT: To meet the needs of, to satisfyTO OVERWHELM: To overpower, to subdue, especially with

superior forces


READING / WRITING ACTIVITY

Take a look at the following article which presents certain guidelines to pairfood and wineand answer the questions on the following page.

The history of wine and food matching can be traced back to Romantimes. Why did people in ancient times find it so special to drink wine withtheir food? Some of the answers may include:- Because clean water was difficult to obtain.- Because wine is an excellent digestor.- Because wine made part ies and dining more festive.

The French were the first to truly explore the benefits of matching foodand wine. Chef Auguste Escoffier developed new cooking methodsdesigned to enhance both wine and his culinary preparations. Escoffierestablished certain general guidelines that are still followed today. Oneof these guidelines establishes the following:

White wine with fish or poultry: This is considered a good combination because the acidityin white wine helps soften the natural flavors of fish without subduing it. The combinationadds a level of richness to both the wine and the fish that is not possible to achieve whenthe two are consumed independently.

Red wine with meat: A red wine full of character will also augment the flavors of meals thatinclude red meat. White wine would simply be lost in a heavy meal.

Nevertheless, this tendency is gradually changing, as people are starting to experiment withnew matches that suit their taste. Today's trend is that pairing food with wine is more amatter of personal taste, but the food should not overwhelm the wine or viceversa. Thefollowing three principles will be very helpful when matching a meal with a wine:

Intensity: The intensity of food should be matched with the intensity of wine. For example,you should match a full-bodied Colchagua Cabernet Sauvignon with a rich steak meal, ora lighter Aconcagua Sauvignon Blanc with a delicate seafood dish.

Sweetness: Sweet wine will go well with sweet foods, and acidic wines will pair well with sourfoods. For example, a sweet Late Harvest will be a good companion for sweet desserts,while a dry Maipo Riesling will go well with an apple dessert.

Flavors: You should try to combine the predominant flavor in the food with the same flavorin the wine. For example, match the citrus flavors in a Casablanca Chardonnay with achicken with lemon sauce.

The best advice when pairing wine with food is to experiment and discover for yourself whichfood and wine combinations you like best. Salud!


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Answer the following questions using complete sentences.

1. Name two reasons why people began drinking wine with their meals.

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2. What did Chef Escoffier develop?

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3. Traditionally, how should you pair white wine and red wine?

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4. Why is white wine and fish considered a good combination?

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5. What would happen to white wine in a meal consisting of red meat with heavy sauces?

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6. Why is the traditional tendency gradually changing?

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7. Even though people can consider matching wine and food to their own personal taste, what shouldbe considered anyway?

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8. What does the principle of intensity consist of?

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9. What does the principle of sweetnes indicate?

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10. What does the principle of flavors suggest?

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CHECK YOUR ANSWERS WITH YOUR LAB TEACHER


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Note that when reporting what somebody else said, usually there is a change of tense, and the original

words in the present are reported in the past tense. Similarly, if the original words were in the past, thenreporting must be made using the past perfect. Study the following table, which will help you do the

exercises.

is > was

are > were

do/does > did

will > would

did > had done

have/has done > had done

was > had been

were > had beenhad > had had

Now practice with the following exercises. Study examples 1 through 6 and then continue with the rest.

1. I study English.

She said that she studied English.

2. I will buy my son a PC for his birthday.

He said that he would buy a PC for his sons birthday.

3. We are traveling to Europe next summer.

They said that they were travelingto Europe next summer.

4. They went skiing last weekend.

They said that they had goneskiing last weekend.

5. John has beenin Paris many times.

John said that he had beenin Paris many times.

6. My son has hadthree dogs.

Julie said that her son had had three dogs.

7. Lucy: Im goingto go to Long Beach.

Jill: Lucy said (that) she _____________ to go to Long Beach.

8. Mike: I dont likespinach.

Ricky: Mike said (that) he _____________ spinach.

Modal verbs:

can > could

may > might

must > had to


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9. Jim: I havenever been to London.

Lisa: Jim said (that) he __________ to London.

10. Teresa: I was playinggolf this afternoon.

Mike: Teresa said (that) she______________ golf this afternoon.

11. Mark: I cant playthis song.

He said that he _____________ that song.

12. Ruth: I wont buythose shoes

She said that she _____________ those shoes.

13. Jason: I have to domy laundry.

He said that he _____________ his laundry.

14. Amy: I may studyEnglish.

She said that she _____________ English.

15. Tom: He must studyfor the exam.

He said that he _____________ for the exam.

16. Mary: I bought it three years ago.

She said (that) she _____________ it three years ago.

17. Larry: I will cookdinner later this evening.He said (that) he _____________ dinner later this evening

18. Sue: I went to bed early last night.

She said (that) she _____________ to bed early last night

19. Brian: I had lunch at noon.

He said (that) he _____________ lunch at noon

20. David: I will playcards the day after tomorrow.

He said (that) he _____________ cards in two days

KEY:7) was going8) didn t l ike9) had never been10) had been playing11) couldnt play12) wouldnt buy13) had to do

14) might study15) had to study16) had bought17) would cook18) had gone19) had had20) would play


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I. Complete the following sentences with the appropriate form.

1. He asked me whether I on that project for a long time.a. have worked

b. has workedc. had worked

2. The man the waiter how much longer he had to wait for his dinner.a. asked

b. requestedc. said

3. Mike asked me why I tennis on Saturday.a. havent played

b. hadnt playedc. hasnt worked

4. Stelle Jane to open the window.

a. orderedb. answeredc. said

5. I my son to go to the dentist right away.

a. instructedb. answered

c. replied

6. Carla asked Miss Mckay her some money.

a. seeingb. to lend

c. borrowed

7. Noah to know if the shipment would be on time.a. toldb. asks

c. wanted

8. Helen whether it was time to initiate the experiment.a. inquired

b. toldc. said

9. Lisa wanted whether our trading company was participating in the fair.a. to go

b. seec. to confirm


MULTIPLE CHOICE

KEY: 1) c 2) a 3) b 4) a 5) a 6) b 7) c 8) a 9) c


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VOCABULARY EXPANSION

CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING: "SAY" is not the only verb that can be used when reporting. Hereis a list of other verbs that may be used to report what somebody else has said. Each verb adds a special

meaning in relation to what the situation was about, and also provides more details about the mannerin which the response was made. For example, the difference between say and shout refers to the

volume the message is given in, and also perhaps to a more aggressive attitude. Here are a few moreverbs that you can use when reporting what other people have said. An example is provided in each caseto help you understand the meaning of each one of them:

agree : They agreed (that) they had to tel l everybody the truth.

concede : He thought differently, but he conceded (that) her solution was better.

joke : She joked (that) the Christmas bonus was ridiculously low.

reply : They repl ied (that) they were not interested in accepting the job offer.

report: : He reported (that) some strange men had entered the store.

respond : She responded (that) she needed more time to think about it.

retort : She retorted (that) the pay was too low.

scream : She screamed (that) there was a mouse in the kitchen.

shout : He shouted (that) he was running out of patience.

yell : She yelled (that) she had arrived first.

advise : He advised her to arrive on time.

encourage : The manager encouraged the sales team to keep selling.

order : The boss ordered (that) everybody should extinguish their cigarettes.

promise : She promised (that) next time she would arrive on time.

remind : The boss reminded them (that) the off ice was a non-smoking place.

tell : The boy told her (that) he had accidentally broken the window.

warn : She warned the man (that) he should not get any closer.


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WRITING ACTIVITY

I. Report the following questions. Use the verbs ask and request as appropiate.

e.g.Jim: Was the project accepted?Jim wanted to know if the project had been accepted.

1. Director: Mr. Thomas, will franchising be possible in the near future?

2. Carl: Do you live alone, Donna?

3. Mother: Have you finished your homework, son?

4. Teacher: Could you pass me that marker, Peter?

5. Sue: Will you go to the concert, Mike?

6. Boss: Why arent you on time, Miss OConnor?

7. Children: Have you seen our toys, mom?

8. Nurse: Could you hold your breath for a few seconds, sir?

KEY:1) The Director asked Mr. Thomas if/whether franchising would be possible in the near future.2) Carl asked Donna if she lived alone.3) The mother asked the son if/whether he had finished his homework.4) The teacher requested Peter to pass him a marker.5) Sue asked Mike whether he would go to the concert.6) The boss asked Miss OConnor why she wasnt on time.7) The children asked their mother whether she had seen their toys.8) The nurse requested the patient to hold his breath for a few seconds.


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The following is an excerpt from an interview with actor Harrison Ford in 2002.

Interviewer: You play a Russian submarine captain in K-19 The Widowmaker. Dont you have some

Russian blood?

Ford: Yes, my grandmother was a white Russian Jew who left there in the early 1900s, and I

cant say that I ever felt a strong emotional link to Russia, although theres something

about the dourness, the resignationof the Russians, that I felt in my grandmother and

mother. Perhaps I have a certain dourness, but I dont think it comes from being Russian

necessarily.

Interviewer: Did you go to Russia?

Ford: I went on several trips there for the f ilm and I did observe the people and how they behave

and look, and even that brief Russian experience was important for me.

Interviewer: If you could go back to when you started out, would you have done anything differently?

Ford: I dont ever think about it l ike that, as I dont think I would have been able to do anything

differently except what circumstancescompelledme to do. I couldnt have willedmyself

to be smarter or more talented. I went through a process of learning my crafton the job,

and looking back, no, I wouldnt change anything.

Interviewer: Do you ever feel you were just destined to become a huge star?

Ford: Well, what I depend on is hard work, commitment, and paying attention to the details and

people I work with. I just try and learn from them. I dont have any real theory about why

I became a star, or whats going to work for the audience.

Interviewer: Would you still have been an actor or chosen some other career?

Ford: Well, I did work as a carpenter for a while early on, but I always wanted to act.

Interviewer: If you could have played any part on the big screen, what would it be?

Ford: It doesnt work that way for me. I dont have a dream role. It s more a question of lookingfor something different from what Ive done lately, and a role and character I connect with

emotionally and feel for.

Interviewer: Sailors and actors are notoriously superstitious. Are you?

Ford: No, not at all. I ve never had any superstitions. I wish I had a cute story like that, but the

fact is, I dont.


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Interviewer: If you had to go back in time and could only make Bladerunner or the Indiana Jones films

again, which would you choose and why?

Ford: I suppose Id go with Indy, because in the end itd be more fun for more people- if you

think of film as a popular medium. And while I admire Bladerunner and the ambition it had

and its vision and uniqueness, Indy touched many more lives.

www.cinemas-online.co.uk/interviews/harrisonford/

VOCABULARY:

EXCERPT: A passage taken from a book, document , f ilm, etc. Ext ract

DOURNESS: Hardness, severity

RESIGNATION: Submission, surrender

TO COMPELL: To obl ige, to be under ob liga tion

TO WILL: To decide, to choose

CRAFT: Skill, competence

CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING:

Remember that when reporting a question, there is no verb inversion like in normal questions. Instead,

word order is that of an affirmative sentence.

Now complete the following exercises:

I. Imagine you were the interviewer. Report the information you received fromHarrison Ford. Use reported speech. These are some of the verbs you can use:

FOR STATEMENTS:

add - admit - announce - answer - believe - conclude - confess - declare - exclaim

- explain - indicate - promise - remark - report - state - tell

FOR QUESTIONS:

ask - inquire - question - want to know - wonder

1. Harrison ______________ that he _______________ Russian blood, because his grandmother

was a Russian Jew.

2. He also _______________ that his grandmother ______________ Russia in the early 1900s.

3. When I ________________ him if he ___________________ to Russia. He _________ me he did

it several times while the film was being shot.

4. When I _______________ him if he would have been able to do anything differently, he

_____________ me he ____________ except if circumstances had obliged him to.


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5. I _________ him if he ever _________ he had been destined to become a huge star, he_________ me that he _________ on hard work, commitment and people he worked with. He just

has tried and learned from them.

6. He _________ me that, before being an actor, he _________ a carpenter.

7. When I _________ him that sailors and actors were notoriously supertitious, he _________ that he

_________ .

8. Finally, he _________ me that if he had had to choose to make Bladerunner or Indiana Jones again,he _________ with Indy.

Here are some quotations from Ford:

VOCABULARY:QUOTATION: A part that is repeated from a book, speech, etc.REDRESS: repair, rectifyMINUTIAE: f rivol ity, anything insubstant ial

ABOUT THE FILM K-19: THE WIDOWMAKER

I got a script of K-19: The Widowmaker from Kathryn

Bigelow and I thought it was a powerful, exciting storyand that the character I was being asked to play was

intriguing, very different to what I normally get to play.And the film is unique, as far as I know, I cant remember

another American film that tells the story of anotherculture without American characters in it. So in manyways it is an attempt to redressthe point of view weheld about the Soviet system at that time.

ABOUT THE KIND OF MOVIES THAT HARRISON

MAKES

Well, sometimes Ive made films which were commercialby intention and other times Ive made movies thatwere not commercial by intention.

ABOUT STAR WARS

It gave me the opportunity to work - the films were not necessarily the best quality but they

were immediate opportunities to go out and work which was what I was looking for.

ABOUT THE INTEREST THAT PEOPLE HAVE IN THE MINUTIAE OF HARRISONS LIFE

Theres an obsession with celebrity I think, thats very damaging to the culture at large.

I think I best understand it as peoples interest in those that seem to have some effect overtheir lives.

www.c

inemas-online.co

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II. Complete the following exercises.

1. In your own words, report 3 things Harrison Ford said about the film K-19: THE WIDOWMAKER

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2. In your own words, state what he says about the kind of movies he makes.

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3. What did Harrison say about Stars Wars?

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4. What did he say about people interested in the frivolity of his life?

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I. Turn the following sentences into the passive voice form.

1. They make nice dresses in that factory.

Nice dresses _________ in that factory.

2. People should not leave bicycles in the driveway.

Bicycles _________ in the driveway.

3. They built that tower in 1934.

That tower _________ in 1934.

4. The tourists will finish the tour at noon.

The tour _________ at noon.

5. They are going to repair the furniture this month.

The furniture _________ this month.

6. They make that furniture of African wood.

That furniture _________ of African wood.

7. They have completed the new product design.

The new product design _________.


WRITING ACTIVITY

KEY: 1) are made. 2) should not be left. 3) was built. 4) will be finished. 5) is going to be repaired. 6) is made. 7) has been completed.


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I. For each sentence, choose the corresponding alternative in the Passive voice.

1. They were preparing dinner when I arrived.

a. Dinner is being prepared when I arrived.b. Dinner was being prepared when I arrived.c. Dinner be prepared when I arrived.d. Dinner is prepared when I arrived.

2. Did the novel interest you?

a. Was she interested in the novel?b. Was he interested in the novel?c. Were you interested in the novel?d. Was I interested in the novel?

3. They had concluded the preparations by the time the tourists arrived.

a. The preparations had already been concluded by the time the tourists arrived.b. The preparations were already concluded by the time the tourists arrived.c. The preparations have already been concluded by the time the tourists arrived.d. The preparations will already be concluded by the time the tourists arrived.

4. You should take care when handling electrical equipment.

a. Care should had taken when handling electrical equipment.b. Care should be taking when handling electrical equipment.c. Care should be taken when handling electrical equipment.d. Care should have taken when handling electrical equipment.

5. They are going to perform Beethovens Fifth Symphony next weekend.

a. Beethovens Fifth Symphony is performed next weekend.b. Beethovens Fifth Symphony will be performed next weekend.c. Beethovens Fifth Symphony has been performed next weekend.d. Beethovens Fifth Symphony will perform next weekend.

6. Someone will speak Afrikaans at the meeting.

a. Afrikaans will speak at the meeting.b. Afrikaans will be spoken at the meeting.c. Afrikaans is spoken at the meeting.d. Afrikaans has been spoken at the meeting.

7. Fran is going to prepare the refreshments.

a. The refreshments have been prepared by Fran.b. The refreshments are prepared by Fran.c. The refreshments are going to be prepared by Fran.d. The refreshments prepared by Fran.


MULTIPLE CHOICE

KEY: 1) b. 2) c. 3) a. 4) c. 5) b 6) b. 7) c.


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I. Consider the 5 different types of vacation proposed below. Rank them according to your own personalpreference and express your opinion in the spaces provided. Remember to use appropriate expressions

like "My dream vacation", "My least favorite vacation", "What I have always dreamed of", "I would love/hate to", "


WRITING ACTIVITY

URBAN VACATION:Picture yourself strolling along the streets

of Paris, Tokyo, Buenos Aires or the Big Apple.

ARCHEOLOGICAL VACATION:Embark on a historical journeyamong the moai of Easter Island, the Giza Pyramids, Machu

Picchu or the Chinese Wall.

ADVENTURE VACATION: For adrenaline lovers. Put your

resistance to the test trekking the rain forest in Costa Rica,

rafting down the Futaleuf River, or surfing in Australia.

RELAXATION VACATION: Shake off stress! Let yourself be

pampered with a massage in the Phi Phi islands in Thailand,

or in the hot springs of Chilln.You may also consider flyfishing

in the renowned rivers of Chilean Patagonia or relaxing in the

deserted beaches of northeastern Brazil.

FAMILY VACATION: Take time out with your family onboarda cruise ship across the Caribbean, experience the magic of

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I. Put the following passive sentences into the active voice.

1. She will have to be trained.

Someone _________ her.

2. This car was manufactured by Rolls Royce.

Rolls Royce _________ this car.

3. Why havent my instructions being executed yet?

Why _________ you __________ my instructions yet?

4. A faster computer has been produced.

The company______________ a faster computer.

5. Casual clothes should not be worn.

You _________ casual clothes.

6. The interview will be scheduled at five oclock this evening.

The secretary _________the interview for five oclock this evening.

7. Cadets are required to wear uniforms at all times.

The academy _________ cadets to wear uniforms at all times.

8. We were told to wait here.

Someone _________ us to wait here.

9. Dinner was being served when we arrived.

They _________ dinner when we arrived.

10. The information was recorded and posted on the Internet.

They _______________________ the information on the Internet.


WRITING ACTIVITY

KEY: 1) will train 2) manufactured 3) havent - executed. 4) has produced 5) shouldnt wear 6) will schedule. 7) requires 8) told 9) were serving 10) recorded and posted


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READING ACTIVITY

SIGHTSEEING: Visiting and seeing places of interestATOP: On top ofLIVELY: Animated, vital, activeTO SIP: To drink slowlyDELIGHTFUL: DeliciousTO DOCK: To stop at a portDAZZLING: Brilliant, impressive

TO WANDER: To walk without any particular aimTRENDY: ContemporaryTO BROWSE: To look in a relaxed manner at goods

displayed for saleTINY: Very smallRAMPART: FortificationCLIFF: Precipice

I. Take a look at this fascinating 6-day cruise across the Aegean Sea and then answer the questionson the next page.

VOCABULARY:

DAY 3: CRUISING: KUSADASI, TURKEY & PATMOS, GREECE. First dock at the portof Kusadasi on the Turkish coast. An optional morning excursion takes you to thefascinating Greek, Roman and Byzantine excavations of Ephesus. Before returning to theship, take some time to browse in the rug shops near the port. Next, discover the tinyGreek island of Patmos, where St. John the Divine wrote the Revelation. The 11th-centurymonastery with its valuable manuscript collection is well worth a visit.

DAY 4: CRUISING: RHODES. The entire day is dedicated to the island of Rhodes.Explore the sights in the historic Old City with its ramparts and palaces built by theKnights of St. John during the Crusades. Another possibility is to join an optionalexcursion to Lindos and the fabulous temple of Athena. If sightseeing is not part of yourinterests, you can do some sunbathing on Rhode's public beaches or visit the colorfulshopping districts located within walking distance of the port. Sail from Rhodes arounddinner time.

DAY 5: CRUISING: HERAKLION & SANTORINI. Today's first port of call is Heraklion inCrete. A few miles away is Knossos, the center of the 3,000 B.C. Minoan civilization.Afternoon call (weather permitting) at Santorini, also called the "Black Pearl of theAegean." An optional excursion takes you up to the top of the cliff-top village of Thera forone of the world's most breathtaking panoramas.

DAY 6: PIRAEUS - ATHENS.After breakfast on board, disembark at Piraeus and returnto Athens. The remainder of the day is free for some last-minute shopping.

DAY 2: ATHENS - PIRAEUS - CRUISING:MYKONOS. Around 11 A.M. sail into thedeep blue waters of the Aegean Sea, enjoyonboard sunbathing, sippingcold drinks,splashing in the pool and eating thedelightful creations prepared by the ship'schefs. Later dockat the mountainous island

of Mykonos with its characteristic windmillsand dazzling white houses. Time towander through narrow paved streets linedwith trendy boutiques and shady tavernasbefore returning to the ship.

DAY 1: ATHENS. Morning sightseeing including the Parthenon atop the Acropolis, theTemple of Zeus, Theater of Dionysus and the Agora where Socrates used to teach. Theafternoon is free. You may consider a lively Greek dinner later in the evening.

Adapted from Globus Europe tours 2001


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I. Answer the following questions using complete sentences.

1. What do you think the tourists will do in the evening of DAY 1?

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2. What are the tourists going to do onboard the ship before arriving in Mykonos on DAY 2?

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3. What characteristic attractions will the visitors see in Mykonos?

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4. What do you think the tourists will do in Mykonos?

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5. On DAY 3, what will the tourists visit if they take the optional morning excursion?

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6. What are they going to do before returning to the ship on that same day?

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7. What will they visit afterwards? What will they see there?

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8. Name three of the options available to visitors in Rhodes.

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9. What will the tourists visit if the weather conditions are favorable?

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10. On DAY 6, what will the tourists do after breakfast?

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I. Match the following idioms with the appropriate meaning


MULTIPLE CHOICE

A. To catch a nap

B. To keep a low profile

C. To keep an eye on something

D. To be on cloud nine

E. To pull someones leg

1. To be very happy

2. To fool somebody

3. To get some sleep

4. To look after something

5. To avoid notoriety

II . Select the correct meaning for the idioms in the following sentences

1. After the long day at the office she was completely worn out.a. She felt completely refreshed.

b. She was completely awake.c. She was completely exhausted.d. She felt completely annoyed.

2. I heard it through the grapevine.

a. Its a rumor.b. My neighbors told me from the other side of the grapevines.

c. The plants are talking.d. There was a message in the grapes.

3. As soon as I finish this letter Ill get on it.a. As soon as I finish Ill step on the desk.

b. As soon as I finish Ill climb on the roof.c. As soon as I finish Ill take a taxi.

d. As soon as I finish Ill deal with this matter.

4. These tickets are a total rip off!

a. The tickets are too expensive!b. I ripped the tickets accidentally!

c. These tickets are a waste of time!d. Rip the tickets before someone else does!

5. Dont worry about the money, it will be my treat.a. Dont worry about the money, it is my obligation.

b. Dont worry about the money, Im inviting you.c. Dont worry, money is totally unimpotant.

d. Dont worry, Ill lend you the money.

KEY: I. A-3 , B-5 , C-4 , D-1 , E-2 II. 1.c , 2.a , 3.d , 4.a , 5.b


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MULTIPLE CHOICE

I. The following is a list of idioms with an example. Choose the alternative that, in your opinion, best

represents the meaning of the idiom.

1. To be a piece of cake (Also as easy as pie)Example: Taking the driving test was a piece of cakea) extremely difficult

b) difficultc) rather easy

d) extremely easy

2. to be brokeExample: I dont think I can go out with you tonight. Im broke.a) I have other plans

b) Im depressedc) I have no time

d) I have no money

3. to be fed up with somethingExample: Im fed up with this routine. Ill ask for a couple of days off.a) extremely tired

b) excitedc) interested

d) annoyed

4. to be / get used toExample: I cant get used to this new uniform.a) get together

b) get overc) get accustomed

d) get enough

5. to beat around the bush (also to beat about the bush)Example: Stop beating around the bush and tell me the truth!a) asking me for money

b) pruning the bushesc) making excuses

d) telling me jokes

6. to break someones heartExample: He said he didnt love her anymore and broke her heart.a) made her feel very sad

b) gave her a checkc) sent her to the cardiologist

d) said something nice

KEY: 1) d. 2) d. 3) a. 4) c. 5) c 6) a.


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7. to change ones mindExample: She suddenly changed her mind and decided to take a cab.

a) changed plansb) felt homesickc) called home

d) had a headache

8. to fire someoneExample: Im fed up with my maid. Ill fire her tonight.

a) call herb) tell her not to continue with usc) send her on vacation

d) write to her

9. to give someone a hand (also to lend someone a hand)Example: I cant do this by myself. Can you give me a hand?

a) stay hereb) ask someone to help me

c) do it for med) help me

10. to keep an eye on somethingExample: I need to make a phone call. Can you keep an eye on my suitcase?

a) look afterb) look for

c) help me unpackd) help me buy

11. to keep in touch (also to stay in touch)Example: She said she would keep in touch, but so far she hasnt written one single word.

a) readb) keep in contact

c) need helpd) leave

12. to make up ones mindExample: Please make up your mind soon. Do you want the red or the blue shirt?

a) change your mindb) keep in mind

c) decided) make an effort

13. to pull someones leg

Example: You are pulling my leg, right? I dont believe your silly story.a) walkingb) talking

c) working outd) teasing me

KEY: 7) a. 8) b. 9) d. 10) a. 11) b. 12) c. 13) d.


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14. to sleep on itExample: The decision is difficult. I guess youll need to sleep on it.

a) extremely difficultb) think and study it carefullyc) reject the proposal

d) accept the proposal

15. to take it easyExample: Take it easy. Tomorrow will be another day.

a) Dont worryb) Work on thatc) Save some money

d) Act promptly

16. upside downExample: When we arrived, everything was upside down.

a) very tidyb) very good

c) very messyd) very small

17. Youve got to be kidding!Example: Youve got to be kidding; what you are saying is impossible!

a) You are not telling the truthb) You are not having fun

c) You are not believingd) You are too serious

18. Zip your lips!Example: What I told you is a secret. Zip your lips!

a) Write about it!b) Tell everybody about it!

c) Open your mouth!d) Dont repeat this!

KEY: 14) b. 15) a. 16) c. 17) a. 18) d.

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