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7G. City tourism
1. Put the words below in the correct groups, A, B or C.
boat trip; bus fare; day trip; excursion; fish and chip shop; food van; open-top bus tour; restaurant ; route; sandwich bar; street café, tea room; timetable; travel pass; travel zone; walking tour
A. Places to eat: street café, …
B. Organised sightseeing: open-top bus tour, …
C. Getting around: bus fare, …
2. Complete the sentences with words from exercise 1.
1. The __________ is valid for one day on all buses and underground trains.
2. Can I have a __________ with bus and tram times, please?
3. You can get takeaway burgers at the __________ in the main square. But they close and drive away at about 11 p.m.
4. You get the best views of the city if you take the __________. It leaves every 30 minutes from the bus station.
5. You must have the correct __________ when you get on. The driver won't give you change.
6. This ticket is only valid in two of the nine __________ in London.
7. If you want traditional British food, try the __________ on Queen Street.
8. Make sure you're wearing comfortable shoes if you're planning to go on a __________ of the city.
9. I recommend taking a __________ on the river.
7H. Holiday activities
3. Complete the phrases with verbs below.
eat buy go go hire lie play visit
Holiday activities
(1) _____ a museum / a castle / a cathedral / a theme park / a water park
(2) _____ shopping / swimming / cycling / surfing / kayaking / abseiling / mountain biking
(3) _____ for a walk / for a bike ride / on an excursion / on a boat trip / up a tower
(4) _____ a bike / a kayak / a car / a boat
(5) _____ table tennis / beach volleyball / cards / board games
(6) _____ on the beach
(7) _____ out
(8) _____ souvenirs
4. SPEAKINGWork in pairs. Ask and answer about the activities in exercise 3. Find three you both like and three neither of you like.
Do you like visiting museums?
No, I don’t. Do you?
