Class 10 UNIT 6: AN EXCURSION
I. PRONUNCIATION
A. Choose the word that has the underlined letter(s) pronounced differently from the rest.
1. a. wood b. cook c. blood d. push
2. a. excursion b. sunburnt c. nurse d. picture
3. a. weather b. ready c. early d. instead
4. a. caves b. marks c. exams d. days
5. a. site b. trip c. city d. invention
II. Complete the passage with appropriate words.
An′s class is going to make a two-day (1) excursion.......... to visit some caves near Huong (2) Pagoda............. They want to see with their own eyes what they have learned in their (3) geography...................... lessons recently and (4) relax.................. themselves after their hard work, as well. They have planned their (5) trip .......... carefully. For An, the only problem is getting her parents′ (6) permission................ . She will try to (7) persuade.............them so that she will be able to join her (8) classmates................ for the excursion.
III. VOCABULARY AND EXPRESSION
1. I work from Tuesday to Saturday, and Sunday and Monday are my...............
a. working days b. days out c. breaks d. days off
2. The cottage is surrounded by the most glorious countryside.
a. ordinary b. honorable c. beautiful d. gloomy
3. We′ve recently studied the....................of stones in the kidneys.
a. building b. formation c. structure d. block
4. Your tour includes a one-day.................to the Grand Canyon by air.
a. camping b. travel c. excursion d. visit
5. The cheese is soft and ′white and absolutely...................
a. tasteful b. glorious c. delicious d. interesting
6. You could use fluorescent lamps instead of ordinary light bulbs.
a. in replacement b. in order for c. on payment for d. in place of
7. He did finally come with us, although it took a long time to..........him.
a. believe b. permit c. persuade d. take
8. You are not allowed to camp here without ................
a. permission b. persuasion c. protection d. decision
9. File town is a popular........................for art lovers.
a. destination b. arrival c. department d. visitation
10. Don′t throw away the ................ We can have them for supper.
a. sundeck b. photos c. food d. leftovers
IV. READING COMPREHENSION
A/ Read the passage carefully and then answer the questions below:
The weekend picnic I enjoyed most was just a few weeks ago. My class decided to pay a visit to the Botanical Garden.
It was a glorious Sunday. We met at the school gate on time and travelled to the Botanical Garden by bus. It was a long way to our destination and we sang merrily all the way.
The Botanical Garden was a very beautiful place. We made a short tour round the garden and took some pictures of the whole class. Then we played a lot of games on a spacious piece of grassland. One of the boys brought along his guitar and we sang on favourite songs. We laughed talked and danced, too. After a delicious meal with various kinds of food that we brought, we all took a rest. Some of us slept very soundly because it was so peaceful and quiet there. In the afternoon, we went on playing some more games. Then we packed up the left-overs and returned home. We all felt happy.
Questions:
- When did the writer enjoy the weekend picnic?
Just a few weeks ago.
- What did his class decide to visit?
Her class decided to pay a visit to the Botanical Garden.
- Where did they meet?
They met at the school gate.
- How did they get to the Botanical Garden?
They got to the Botanical Garden by bus.
- What did they do all the way there?
They sang merrily all the way there.
B/ Dear Mum and Dad,
This is just a quick letter to let you know that I′m fine. We′re all working quite hard because the exams are only a few weeks away, but our teacher (1)____________he thinks we′ll do well.
Anyway, we had a wonderful time at half-term. I went off to Paris for (2)___________days with some of the others from the school, and we .went on a guided (3) ____________ of the city. We saw most of the famous (4)_________ like the Louver, where they have an amazing (5) ________of paintings, and the Eiffel Tower.
Then we went down to the south of France (6) _________train. It was so fast - the whole (7)________ was only about four hours. We spent (8) _______ time in Nice and in Cannes as well, and we all really enjoyed it. On our last day we went to a small island (9) ___________the Ile des- Pelerins, and we saw the castle (10)_________ used to keep the ′Man in the Iron Mask′. All in all, we had a great time and the weather was really good as well. The only thing I felt (11) __________about was that we didn′t have enough time to spare to go swimming - maybe next time.
Anyway, I must go now as I′ve got to do a lot of homework for tomorrow. (12)________ you write soon?
Love,
1. a. says b. tells c. speaks d. talks
2. a. a little b. little c. a few d. few
3. a. trip b. visit. c. tour excursion
4. a. shows b. sights c. views d. looks
5. a. set b. group c. gallery d. collection
6. a. in b. by c. with d. on
7. a. voyage b. travel c. drive d. journey
8. a. a little b. little c. a few d. few
9. a. spoken b. said c. called d. told
10. a. that b. which c. where d. there
11. a. sorry b. apologetic c. displeased d. anxious
12. a. Must b. Should c. May d. Will
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