Variant 2.
Task 1. Put the verbs into infinitive or ing-form.
My mother is an amazing woman. She is 87 years old and she still enjoys 0) going out (go out) for a walk every day. She doesn't mind 1) (do) all her housework and she's glad
2) (help) her elderly neighbours when they can't 3) (go) to the shops. She is too old 4) (dig) the garden any more. She stopped 5) (do) the last year but she is still healthy enough 6) (mow) the grass! In the summer she still goes 7) (swim) whe it's warm and she lets her grandchildren 8) (bury) her in the sand. She often says "It's no good 9) (be) alive if you don't enjoy yourself ". I'd love 10) (be) like my mother when I'm her age.
2) (help) her elderly neighbours when they can't 3) (go) to the shops. She is too old 4) (dig) the garden any more. She stopped 5) (do) the last year but she is still healthy enough 6) (mow) the grass! In the summer she still goes 7) (swim) whe it's warm and she lets her grandchildren 8) (bury) her in the sand. She often says "It's no good 9) (be) alive if you don't enjoy yourself ". I'd love 10) (be) like my mother when I'm her age.
Task 2. Read the texts below. Match choices (A—H) to (11—16). There are two choices you don't need to use.
11. Kenya holiday, safari and cultural tour
Discover the contrasting scenery, wildlife environments and cultures of the Maasai Mara, Rift Valley Lakes, Abedares, Mt Kenya forests and the rugged northern game parks of Samburu and Buffalo Springs. On the way you will experience some of the day-to-day life of the Maasai, Kikuyu and Samburu peoples — visit their villages, homes and farms and be guided by them through their lands and life. Mix of hotel, lodge, easy camping and bungalow accommodation.
12. Gorilla Safari & the Masai Mara
We start with a journey through the Great Rift Valley to Lake Naivasha and the prolific Masai Mara for an exceptional two days of game viewing. Crossing into Uganda, we have a free day at Jinja where there is the option of an exhilarating day's rafting on the Nile, followed by a guided nature walk at Lake Mburo N.R the next day. Finally we head into Rwanda for the highlight of the trip - the opportunity to see the gorillas. This close-up encounter is arguably the most sensational wildlife experience of them all and is a wonderful end to a remarkable trip.
13. Selous safari & Zanzibar holiday
Big game, comfortable lodges and the true African bush - this trip gives you the best of all worlds. You start with two nights at a small hotel complex just outside Dar es Salaam. Your first sights of the immense unspoiled wilderness of the Selous Game Reserve will be from the window of a train as you journey from Dar Es Salaam.
You then embark on three days of wonderful game viewing by j e ep and by boat, exploring the habitats found in this relatively unknown reserve.
14. Boutique hotel in Dahab, Egypt
With uninterrupted sea views from every bed and a private balcony or terrace in every room, this intimate design hotel is the perfect break from everyday life. The hotel is inspired by the natural beauty of the surrounding mountains and the Red Sea, with natural earth colour design and antique woodcraft interiors. Enjoy long days in the palm tree garden around the pool or explore other activities during your escape.
15. Madagascar holidays, The lost continent
The fourth largest and one of the most diverse islands of the world Madagascar is solely unique – nicknamed the "8th continent" because of its diversity of species! Brimming with endemic fauna and flora and with a culture, geography and climate so diverse one will never be disappointed when travelling through this amazing country. One moment you can be driving through pristine rainforest filled with lemurs and chameleons and the next you can be out on the savannah plains-or white sandy beaches!
16. Mt Meru
Mt Mera (4,566m) is only 50km from Kilimanjaro but with superb trekking and immense natural
beauty the excellent potential for acclimatization on this volcano is often overlooked.
With an armed ranger escort we avoid the main track and take a route up through the ancient forest. Higher up there is thrilling trekking around the crater rim with stunning views across to Kilimanjaro or back to the plains and volcanoes of the Great Rift Valle
Which of the tours will let you
A have a relaxed holiday in style?
В take part in water activities and hiking?
C enjoy incredible natural variety?
D get acquainted with the locals' way of life?
E travel by different means of transport?
F try out climbing a mountain?
G experience underwater swimming?
H take part in folk festivals?
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