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Term test

I. Read the text and answer the questions below 2p/ 0,28p each

The Magnificent Maldives

The Maldives are a group of very small Island In the Indian Ocean, near Sri Lanka. It has the
smallest population of any Asian countries. There are about 1200 islands and there are people living on
200 of them. About 400,000 people live in the Maldives and 75,000 of them are on the capital island,
Malѐ. Malѐ is different from the other islands In the Maldives, because it doesn’t have any beaches. In
fact, there is a small wall that goes around the whole island.
Eighty-seven of the islands in the Maldives have different types of hotels on them, so tourists can
go and enjoy their holidays. They can even stay in a small cabin right over the water like the one in the
picture. It is very easy to get around the islands. When you arrive on the airport island, you can take a
dhoni and go to Malѐ. This is a small boat used for transportation around the islands. Dhoni taxis go from
the airport island to the capital island every fifteen minutes and after midnight every half an hour. You
can use these boats to visit other islands, too.
The Maldives are a popular place for scuba diving, because there are many wonderful fish in the
water to see. Also, the water is very clear so when you are underwater you can see for more than 50
metres! There are many professional diving schools with instructors. They speak many languages, so you
can find someone to help you. Of course, that’s not all you can do on these beautiful islands. You can go
whale and dolphin watching, fishing, surfing, snorkeling, hiking or explore the towns.

1. How many islands are there in the Maldives?

2. What’s the population of the Maldives?
3. What’s the capital of the Maldives?
4. Does Malѐ have beautiful beaches?
5. How can you go from one island to another?
6. How many metres can you see underwater?
7. What sports can you do in the Maldives?

II. Fill in the gaps using the right tense ( past simple or present perfect simple) 3p/ 0,3 each

1. ……………….Helen ever ……………………. (try) sushi?

2. ………………… you ……………………….. (go) to the wedding last night?
3. This year I ………………….………… (travel) to Athens 3 times so far.
4. Paul and Judith …………………………………(be) married since 1998.
5. …………… you ………………………….(finish) your homework yet?
6. Last night aunt Betty …………………………..(come) by.
7. …………………..you ……………………(watch) the film E.T. yesterday?
8. They…………………… already ………………………..(leave) the train station.
9. How long ………………….. you ………………………..(know) Jonathan?
10. I .......................... (meet) him in 2009, so I …………………(know) him for 3 years.
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III. Choose one of the following quotes and express your agreement or disagreement. Bring
arguments to support your ideas. Use 130 – 150 words. 4p.

When we travel we learn about ourselves as well as the places we visit.

Home is where the hearth is.