II. Vocabulary and grammar practice.

 

Read and translate the text, then answer the questions below.

ABOUT TOURISM MALAYSIA

Our mission statement

‘Marketing Malaysia as a destination of excellence and to make the tourism industry a major contributor to the socio-economic development of the nation’.

The Malaysian Tourism Promotion Board, more popularly known as ‘Tourism Malaysia’, was formally established in 1992. The board’s objective is to promote Malaysia as an outstanding tourist destination. We strive to increase awareness of Malaysia’s unique wonders, attractions, and cultures. Ultimately, our aim is to increase the number of foreign tourists to Malaysia, extend the average length of their stay, and, in doing so, increase Malaysia’s tourism revenue. We also aspire to develop domestic tourism and enhance Malaysia’s share of the market for meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (MICE).

Tourism Malaysia’s activities are designed to stimulate Malaysian tourism and tourism related industries. This helps promote new investments in the country while providing increased employment opportunities. The growth of Malaysian tourism will contribute positively to the country’s economic development and quality of life.

Activities

Sales missions

Tourism Malaysia collaborates with the private sector, like hotels, airlines, and travel agencies, in organizing sales missions to various foreign countries. These missions are intended to raise awareness about Malaysia as a leading tourist destination and to provide opportunities for establishing contacts between tour operators and tourism suppliers.

Trade and tourism fairs

In partnership with organizations directly involved in the tour industry, Tourism Malaysia’s participation in trade and tourism fairs helps to reinforce Malaysia’s position as an attractive destination.

Seminars / workshops

Tourism Malaysia’s overseas offices regularly conduct seminars, workshops, and familiarization programmes. Initiatives targeted at traditional markets are designed to sustain continued interest in Malaysia. While the programmes for new potential markets seek to create awareness to attract new visitors.

Consumer fairs

Consumers get an introduction to the alluring Malaysian culture, its art, handicrafts, and cuisine. Conducted abroad at hotels and shopping complexes, these fairs showcase unique Malaysian attractions to stimulate visitors’ interest.

 

1 How long has Tourism Malaysia been operating?

- Tourism in Malaysia was founded in 1992.

2 What is its official name?

- The official name is to promote Malaysia as an outstanding tourist destination.

3 What are the two main aims of Tourism Malaysia?

- The two main objectives: the desire to raise awareness of the unique wonders, attractions and culture of Malaysia, as well as the development of domestic tourism and increasing the share of the Malaysian market for meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE).

4 Which Tourism Malaysia activity is not aimed at tourism professionals?

- Activities of Malaysia tourism as a consumer fair is not aimed at tourism professionals.

5 Which activities are carried out outside Malaysia?

- Tourism Malaysia for overseas departments regularly conduct seminars, and study programs.

1. Choose the correct form.

Hello again from the rainforest. You won’t believe this, but I a) sit / am sitting on a small boat on a river in South America. I b) don’t know / am not knowing the name of the river in England, but now we c) travel / are travelling through the rainforest. It’s really hot, and water d)drips / is dripping from my face, so I e) apologize / am apologizing for my bad handwriting. The batteries of my camera f) run out / are running out too, so don’t expect many photos. The other problem here is the rain. It g) rains / is raining nearly every day, which is why they h) call / are calling it a rainforest I k) have / am having a really good time, and l) find out / am finding out a lot about the flora and fauna in the rainforest. The trees here m) grow / are growing to 60 metres, which n) makes / is making it very dark all the time in the forest. There aren’t really any paths, and people o) travel / are travelling everywhere by water, or by plane. Of course we ecotourists p) take / are taking this trip for fun, because we q) want / are wanting to. What else can I tell you? Well, everything r) smells / is smelling really bad here. And it’s very noisy because the birds and animals s) seem / are seeming to stay awake all night. Ugh, sorry, a horrible spider t) crawls / is crawling along my leg. That’s all for now!

3. Complete the text with in, at and on.

Many archaeologists had searched for the tombs of Pharaohs a) ……at… the Valley of the Kings b) …in… Egypt. Only Howard Carter believed he knew where the tomb might be. He had a map of the valley, and c) …at… it he had marked all the excavations until he discovered a space. d) ……At…… the ground there was a pile of stones and earth of earlier excavations. Some steps were uncovered, and e) ……at…… the bottom of the steps was a door. f) ……on…… the door was the symbol of Tutankhamun. Cartrer had to wait for Lord Carnarvon, who was g) ……at…… home h) ……in…… England, to arrive. Carnarvon was paying for the work. When he arrived i) ……on…… the excavation, after digging some more, Cartrer and his workers broke through a door and found themselves j) ……in…… the tomb. k) ……On…… this point they thought they had failed, because the tomb was empty. Then they found another door, which led to an undisturbed room. There were many beautiful things l) ……at…… this room, and wonderful paintings m) ……on…… the walls. Most of the objects from the tomb are now displayed n) ……in…… a local museum.

 

Complete the text with the passive form of the verbs in brackets.

Hundreds of movies a)............ (produce) all over the world every year. the most successful ones b)............ (make) in America, because they c)............ (direct) by famous people and lots of money d)............ (spend) on advertising them. Hollywood films e)............ (watch) all over the world, but many countries have their own directors and stars. Bollywood films, which f)............ (make) in India, are becoming very popular in other countries. Beautiful costumes, music, singing and dancing g)............ (love) by moviegoers everywhere, and that’s why so many Bollywood films h)............ (show) all over the world. According to many film critics, the best film ever made is Citizen Kane, which i)............ (direct) by Orson Welles in 1941. The story j)............ (base) on the life of a very powerful business man, and the studio that made the film k)............ (threaten) by legal action. Luckily, the film l)............ (release) and m)............ (enjoy) by audiences ever since.

Complete the text with the passive form of the verbs in brackets.

Hundreds of movies produced all over the world every year. the most successful ones maket in America, because they directed by famous people and lots of money spended on advertising them. Hollywood films watching all over the world, but many countries have their own directors and stars. Bollywood films, which maked in India, are becoming very popular in other countries. Beautiful costumes, music, singing and dancing loved by moviegoers everywhere, and that’s why so many Bollywood films show all over the world. According to many film critics, the best film ever made is Citizen Kane, which directed by Orson Welles in 1941. The story basing on the life of a very powerful business man, and the studio that made the film threatening by legal action. Luckily, the film released and enjoed by audiences ever since.

5. Complete the text with a/ an or the, or leave blank for zero article.

The Great Wall of China

a)....The..... Great Wall of b)......... China is one c)......... wonders of d)......the... modern world, and became e).....the..... UNESCO Heritage site in 1987. It is f).....the.... one of g)...a...... longest (6,700 km) structures in h).....the.... world, and has i)......... history of more than j)......... two thousand years. k)...The...... building of l)....a..... wall began between m).....an.... 7^th and 8^th centuries BC as n)....the..... means of defending most of o)......... China from p)......... invading people of q)....the..... north. r)......... rulers of different parts of s)...the...... country built sections of t)....a..... wall, and there were joined together in u)...the...... time of v)......... Qin dynasty. During w)......... Ming Dynasty (1368 – 1644 AD) x)....the..... wall was repaired and extended and took on y)...the...... appearance it has today, with z)....a..... complex system of 1)......... forts and towers. It has 2)....the..... average height of ten metres and 3)......... width of five metres, and it runs from 4)...an...... east to 5)......... west.

 

6. Complete the text below with the full infinitive, the bare infinitive or the – ing form of the verbs in brackets.

Glastonbury Festival

If you want 1)......... (experience) a unique music and performing arts festival, you should definitely consider 2)......... (go) to Glastonbury this summer. The Glastonbury festival takes place in England and is held over one weekend in the Vale of Avalon, a beautiful place with green fields and lush woodlands. It is said that King Arthur was buried there. At the festival, you will have the chance 3)......... (meet) people of different nationalities, ages, backgrounds and musical tastes who gather in the fields, set up camp and enjoy all the entertainment the festival has 4)......... (offer). There is a huge variety of performances including pop, jazz, rock, hip-hop and folk music, theatre, circus, cinema and poetry. If you are a budding artist, you can 5)......... (take) part in the talent competition. For those of you interested in 6)......... (try) something different to ease your aches and pains, there are specialists who provide demonstration of complementary and alternative medicine. In addition, there is a market where visitors are able 7)......... (try) organic food and buy handmade jewellery and clothes. If you plan 8)......... (bring) children to the festival, there is Kids field where artists provide entertainment and organise lots of fun activities that children enjoy 9)......... (participate) in. Glastonbury Festival is an amazing experience and everyone should 10)......... (go) at least once in their lifetime and see what all the fuss is about. We guarantee that it is one decision you will not regret 11)......... (make) and that you will look forward to 12)......... (go) again and again.