Lesson 6

B. Underline the topic sentences in the text. Then find the answers to the questions.

1. Where are two popular places to go whitewater rafting?

The Colorado River (USA) and the Franklin River (Australia).

2. What should you wear to go whitewater rafting?

A helmet and comfortable clothes.

3. Why is whitewater rafting becoming more popular?

Because people find it exciting and enjoy being outside.

4. What should you do before you go?

You should prepare and see your doctor.

C. Correct the sentences about sports.

1. Both whitewater rafting and quad biking is dangerous.

Both whitewater rafting and quad biking are dangerous.

2. Skiing is not as easy than cycling.

Skiing is not as easy as cycling.

3. Liking diving, quad biking is a sport that you need to learn from a teacher.

Like diving, quad biking is a sport that you need to learn from a teacher.

4. Neither Hamad and Mohammed plays tennis at school.

Neither Hamad nor Mohammed plays tennis at school.

D. Complete the sentences with a word from the box.

1. When I travel for work, I always ask for a receipt so my company pays me back.
2. I borrowed some travel guides from the self-access centre to prepare for my trip.
3. The porter at the hotel gave us directions to the museums.
4. I filled out an application form for a summer course in Oxford.
5. Do you want a single or return ticket?
6. there is a two-hour stopover in Kuwait City, but we can't get off the plane.
7. She slept late and almost missed her train.
8. The library isn't far away. It's around the corner.

E. Read the sentences and choose the correct verb.

1. I went/ was going to the Babylon Festival last year.
2. When we arrived at the malt people watched/were watching a parade.
3. We saw/were seeing dancers from many countries.
4. I won/was winning the game, but we stopped playing before the end of the match.
5. We ate/were eating very good Lebanese food last night.
6. I looked/was looking at pictures when my father said it was time to leave.

F. Complete the sentences with words from the box.

1. I don't like reading history books. They're boring.
2. The computer is easy to use. Just type your password and click on the icon you want.
3. Chemistry is an important subject to study.
4. My little brother is too young to go to museums. He gets bored.
5. Can you lend me your dictionary? The words in these books are different to understand.
6. I'm going on holiday to Cyprus next week. I'm really excited.

G. Complete the postcard with words from the box.

Dear Jad,

I have been in Baghdad for three days. My father has been working a lot, so I have been visiting the city with Issam.

We have already seen the National Museum of Iraq. It was very interesting. There's a big pool in our hotel, but we haven't swum in it yet.

We haven't had time! Have you ever been to Baghdad? If not, you should come. I think you would like it.

See you next week.

Kamal