1) Read the text and fill in the gaps with a, b, с or d. For most people the prospect of having a holiday usually 1___ a chance to relax by the pool with a cocktail or wander around town. For many thrill-seekers 2___, the real escape only happens when a huge adrenalin buzz 3___.
Let’s look at some adrenalin activities around.
A. BASE jumping. It is an extremely dangerous activity. A lot of BASE jumpers die every year. BASE jumpers jump off tall buildings, bridges and cliffs. BASE jumpers wear a small parachute and sometimes a wing suite which is a (an) 4___ designed outfit that allows them to slow their rate of descent. They fall very quickly, so it’s important to open parachute very fast! They haven’t got much time to use the parachute 5 they hit the ground.
B. Diving with Sharks. Shark dive adventurers use protected cages and special snorkel-like 6 to provide air. The divers are always near the surface so this kind of diving is not so dangerous. There are many myths about sharks and people think that they are killing machines but, 7 to International Shark Attack File, divers are more likely to be killed by other animals like dogs.
C. Ferrari world. This 8___ attraction of this kind is the paradise for fans of the Italian sports car giant. It’s the world’s fastest rollercoaster- the Formula Rossa- with top speed of 240 km/h. The rollercoaster’s goal is to bring the 9 (to people) of what a Formula One driver is experiencing.
D. Cave diving. It is a very dangerous 10 activity. Divers climb down into deep caves that have got water in them. They dive into water and swim through the caves. The caves are very dark and the divers wear a strong light on their heads. Sometimes the light breaks, so they carry two extra lights with them. They swim carefully, because they can’t get out of the caves easily if they have a (an) 11___.
1 a) meant b) means c) has meant d) is meaning
2 a) although b) else c) however d) anyhow
3 a) is involving b) has involved c) involves d) is involved
4 a) especially b) special c) especial d) specially
5 a) before b) after c) behind d) above
6 a) costume b) swimsuit c) equipment d) baggage
7 a) obedient b) according c) belong d) agreeably
8 a) more larger b) the most large c) larger d) largest
9 a) surprise b) scandal c) sensation d) talent
10 a) underline b) underwater c) undertone d) underworld
11 a) disaster b) incident c) accident d) mischance
2) The correct answer is c) however. We can determine this by looking at the context of the sentence. The sentence is contrasting the idea of having a relaxing holiday with the idea of seeking adrenaline activities. "However" is used to introduce a contrasting idea.
3) The correct answer is c) involves. We can determine this by looking at the context of the sentence. The sentence is describing how the real escape happens for thrill-seekers. "Involves" is the present simple tense of the verb "involve," which means to include or require as a necessary part.
4) The correct answer is b) special. We can determine this by looking at the context of the sentence. The sentence is describing the wing suit as a specially designed outfit. "Special" is an adjective that means designed for a particular purpose.
5) The correct answer is a) before. We can determine this by looking at the context of the sentence. The sentence is describing the timing of opening the parachute. "Before" indicates that the timing of opening the parachute is before they hit the ground.
6) The correct answer is c) equipment. We can determine this by looking at the context of the sentence. The sentence is describing the snorkel-like devices used by shark dive adventurers. "Equipment" refers to the items or tools needed for a particular activity.
7) The correct answer is b) according. We can determine this by looking at the context of the sentence. The sentence is providing information about shark myths. "According to" is a phrase used to introduce information or data from a specific source.
8) The correct answer is d) largest. We can determine this by comparing the different options and looking at the meaning of the sentence. The sentence is describing Ferrari world as the most attraction of its kind. "Largest" is the superlative form of the adjective "large."
9) The correct answer is c) sensation. We can determine this by comparing the different options and looking at the meaning of the sentence. The sentence is describing the rollercoaster's goal as bringing the sensation of what a Formula One driver is experiencing. "Sensation" refers to a feeling or experience that is intense or exciting.
10) The correct answer is b) underwater. We can determine this by looking at the context of the sentence. The sentence is describing the activity of diving into deep caves that have water in them. "Underwater" refers to being below the surface of the water.
11) The correct answer is c) accident. We can determine this by comparing the different options and looking at the meaning of the sentence. The sentence is describing the potential risks of cave diving, including the possibility of encountering an unfortunate event or occurrence. "Accident" refers to an unexpected event or incident.