1. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets.

other meaning? What is it? 3) From where does the phrase originate? 4) It the legend about "Mind the Gap" true / terrifying / humorous? 5) Do you know any similar legends about the place where you live?

Текст:

Mind the Gap" is not just an announcement that you'll hear in the London Underground when a train arrives at a station. Much more than just a warning about the "gap" between a carriage and the platform, it's a phrase that has entered popular culture and has become synonymous with London. People who have visited England's capital city say "Mind the Gap" to each other — often accompanied by knowing glances and subtle nods — while the rest of the world wonders what they are on about.
The phrase originated on the Northern Line, where the gaps between the curved train platforms at Embankment Station and the train itself were particularly large.
The biggest gaps one needs to mind are at Bank Station on the Central Line and at Waterloo Station on the Bakerloo Line. Basically, early in the history of Tube-line building the companies had to build their railways beneath public roads, so sharp curves were required at some points. Probably, the gap at Bank Station is so large because the tunnel diggers of the time had to turn from side to side a lot to miss the Bank of England's vaults.
One of the funniest urban legends about "Mind the Gap" is as follows:
Once you are on a train platform, beware! Approaching trains sometimes disturb the large Gappe bats that live in the tunnels. The Gappes were brought to London in the early 19th century by French smugglers and have proved impossible to get rid of. The announcement "Mind the Gappe!" is a signal that you should cover your hair and look Itowards the ceiling. Very few people have ever been killed by Gappes, though, and they are considered only a minor drawback to an otherwise excellent means of transport.

All the words in this exercise appear in Units 1-5 of
Headway Pre-Intermediate.
They are in groups of four. Three of the words have things in
common. Underline the one word in each group that is different.
Example castle cathedral cottage house (You can't live in a cathedral.)
a. language translator dictionary art
b. jungle village mountain field
c. handbag wallet suitcase purse
d. word processor fridge freezer cooker
e. video iron Walkman CD player
f. vacuum cleaner dishwasher lamp washing machine
g. pyjamas jumper pillow shirt
h. neck foot chest sock
i. hairdresser shopkeeper customer banker
j. tomorrow morning yesterday evening the day after tomorrow in two weeks' time
k. mushrooms cauliflower pineapple cabbage
l. strawberry cherry pear pea
m. knife saucepan frying pan oven
n. roast bake peel fry
o. butcher's greengrocer's chemist's baker's

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1. Martin ... leave from Victoria station for his trip.
... he ... leave from Victoria?
2. The Browns want to fly to England.
They ... fly to London.
... they ... fly to London?
I known they ... fly to Scotland first.
3. Julia had to go by train on her last trip.
... she ... to go by train?
She wanted to go by plane.
4. ... we ... take this bus to the Zoo?
No, you ... . This bus goes to the cinema.
5. We ... cross the river by boat if you want to get there quickly.
... we ... go by boat? Why not use this bridje.

2. Complete the sentences with there and the correct form of be.
1. I’m afraid……………………….restaurant on the top floor.
2. Yes. …………………a shuttle bus to the airport at six o’clock.
3. …………………………..Internet access in each room?
4. Gift shops? Yes. ………..gift shops in the entrance hall.
5. I’m sorry, but ……………a hair salon in this hotel.
6. ……………..car parking spaces at the hotel. You must park in the city car park.
7. ………..any disabled facilities?
8. ………….an exchange bureau and any shops near here?
9. ………… a minibar in the room?
10 …………a conference room and three boardrooms in the hotel.

3. Complete the sentences with the Present Simple or Present Continuous of the verbs in brackets.
1. We…………………..( not to serve ) meals outside today because it is too cold.
2. I.......................( to speak ) three languages, so I usually............................(to deal with)/enquiries from overseas guests.
3. Mr and Mrs Kohl ..........................( to arrive ) on Monday evening at eight o'clock.
4. The waiter will be here in a moment. He....................... just (to check ) tonight's menu with the chef.
5. ............................( you to go ) on the boat trip round the island tomorrow?
6. .........................(the hotel have ) a business center?
7. We sometimes.........................( to reserve) a table at La Hosta. but tonight
we...................(to eat) at Palino's.
8. The hotel..........................( not to take) online reservations today.

4. Complete the sentences with future form of the verbs in brackets.
1.I....................( to go) on a long holiday as soon as I………… (to save) enough money.
2. I..................(to meet) the head chef tomorrow at 9.00.
3. OK. I......................(to be) there in 15 minutes.
4. Do you think it........................(to rain) tomorrow.
5. The bus to the airport................(to leave) in ten minutes.
6. I.....................(to replace) that bottle immediately, sir.
7. What .....................you......................(to do) this weekend.
8. I want a new job so I......(to look) for one soon.
9. I.........................(to take) your coat for you.


5. Complete the sentences with the Past Simple of the verbs in brackets.

1 I'm afraid I..............(to forget) to reserve a parking space.
2 When.........................(you to make) the reservation?
3 A:.........................(you to have) a good journey?
B: No. we............(to do not). The seats........ (to be) very uncomfortable.
4 We (not to have) time to visit the castle. We.............(to spend) too much time at the museum.
5 I...........................(to fill) in) the registration card when I checked in.
6 The porter............(to take) the bags up to their room.
7 They.....................(to leave) their bags at reception.

4. Complete the sentences with future form of the verbs in brackets.
1.I....................( to go) on a long holiday as soon as I………… (to save) enough money.
2. I..................(to meet) the head chef tomorrow at 9.00.
3. OK. I......................(to be) there in 15 minutes.
4. Do you think it........................(to rain) tomorrow.
5. The bus to the airport................(to leave) in ten minutes.
6. I.....................(to replace) that bottle immediately, sir.
7. What .....................you......................(to do) this weekend.
8. I want a new job so I......(to look) for one soon.
9. I.........................(to take) your coat for you.


5. Complete the sentences with the Past Simple of the verbs in brackets.

1 I'm afraid I..............(to forget) to reserve a parking space.
2 When.........................(you to make) the reservation?
3 A:.........................(you to have) a good journey?
B: No. we............(to do not). The seats........ (to be) very uncomfortable.
4 We (not to have) time to visit the castle. We.............(to spend) too much time at the museum.
5 I...........................(to fill) in) the registration card when I checked in.
6 The porter............(to take) the bags up to their room.
7 They.....................(to leave) their bags at reception.

4. Complete the sentences with future form of the verbs in brackets.
1.I....................( to go) on a long holiday as soon as I………… (to save) enough money.
2. I..................(to meet) the head chef tomorrow at 9.00.
3. OK. I......................(to be) there in 15 minutes.
4. Do you think it........................(to rain) tomorrow.
5. The bus to the airport................(to leave) in ten minutes.
6. I.....................(to replace) that bottle immediately, sir.
7. What .....................you......................(to do) this weekend.
8. I want a new job so I......(to look) for one soon.
9. I.........................(to take) your coat for you.


5. Complete the sentences with the Past Simple of the verbs in brackets.

1 I'm afraid I..............(to forget) to reserve a parking space.
2 When.........................(you to make) the reservation?
3 A:.........................(you to have) a good journey?
B: No. we............(to do not). The seats........ (to be) very uncomfortable.
4 We (not to have) time to visit the castle. We.............(to spend) too much time at the museum.
5 I...........................(to fill) in) the registration card when I checked in.
6 The porter............(to take) the bags up to their room.
7 They.....................(to leave) their bags at reception.