Module Test. Masters

Task1. Read the text and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap

Welcome to the Netherlands, a tiny country that only extends, at its broadest, 312 km north to south, and 264 km east to west - (1)                 [A) so, B) despite, C) in spite of, D) although] ... the land area increases slightly each year as a (2)                  [A) whole, B) consequently, C) rule, D) result] ... of continuous land reclamation and drainage. With a lot of heart and much to offer, 'Holland,' as it is (3)                 [3. A) regularly, B) occasionally, C) commonly, D) unusually]  ... known to most of us abroad - a name stemming (4)          [A) in, B) from, C) on, D) of] ... its once most prominent provinces - has more going on per kilometre than most countries, and more English-speaking natives. You'll be impressed by its (5)                  [A) historic, B) historical, C) historically, D) historian] ... cities and charmed by its countryside and villages, full of contrasts. From the exciting variety (6)         [A) at, B) in, C) on, D) for] ... offer, you could choose a romantic canal boat tour in Amsterdam, a Royal Tour by coach in The Hague, or a hydrofoil tour around the biggest harbour in the world - Rotterdam. In season you could visit the dazzling bulb fields, enjoy a full day on a boat, or take a bike tour through the pancake-flat countryside spiced with windmills. The possibilities are countless and the nationwide tourist office, which is on hand to give you information and (7)           [A) sit, B) catch, C) do, D) make] ... reservations. You'll have (8)              [A) few, B) a few, C) little, D) a little] ... language problems here, as the Dutch are true linguists and English is spoken here almost universally.

Match the words  with their definitions.

1     Passengers are             [recommended, advised to] check in two hours before their departure time.

2     In the Middle Ages only wealthy people       [used, would]  eat meat regularly.

3     The trend towards adventure tourism                 [is leading, will be leading] to higher holiday insurance premiums.

4     Our staff are all going on a                 [training, training course] in the new computer system.

5     Passengers complained because their flight                    [had been cancelled, had cancelled] .

6     The stakeholders threatened             [pulling out, to pull out] of the project unless they were guaranteed a return on their investment.

7     Ancient Roman foot soldiers         [use to, used to]  carry a rounded rectangular shield to protect the body and deflect weapons.

8     I’m looking for                [an information, information]  about web design courses – can you help me?

9     Hotels of the future              [may well, may probably]  have to make greater use of social media.

10   It              [is believed, is believing]  that the fire was caused by a candle left unattended, but this cannot be proven.