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1. How long … you … Kate?
· did know
· have known
· do known
· had been knowing
2. Starter: …
· Apple pie
· Fish curry
· Ice cream
· Snails
· Soup
· Steak
3. … is important with big or heavy products, because you can’t take them home in your car.
· Free delivery
· After-sales service
· Interest-free delivery
4. I ... a very good meeting with Jimmy Lee in Taipei.
· Have
· Had
· Has
5. We … for a walk when it … raining.
· will go, stops
· are going, will stop
· will go, will stop
6. He wants to … a hotel for three nights in Taipei.
· Book
· Do
· Go
· Take
· Watch
7. We still … life on other planets.
· hadn't discovered
· won't discover
· didn't discover
8. What time .. it…?
· did happen
· had happened
· has happened
9. How about a cup of tea?
· Yes, Please
· OK. What is it
10. What did you learn from your last job?
· OK, I’ll take a look at one.
· I learned how to be patient
11. I … you later, OK
· call
· ‘ll call
12. What day suits you?
· I think we need to target young people.
· How about Wednesday?
13. On the flight, you can always … a movie.
· Book
· Do
· Go
· Take
· Watch
14. She started her job last year, … April
· in
· at
15. She’s a very … person – she likes to be on time.
· Practical
· Punctual
16. I … my breakfast
· Have already had
· Had
17. I … to the news on television at nine o’clock last night
· had been listening
· listened
· have been listening
· was listening
18. Complete each gap in these short restaurant conversations. A. … credit card details, please?
B. It’s a Master Card. The number is …
· What about using
· Can I have your
19. Is there a car park?
· yes, there is.
· ok. what is it?
20. I … here all my life.
· am living
· have living
· have lived
21. Now I … for a taxi.
· Am waiting
· Wait
22. Main course: …
· Apple pie
· Fish curry
· Ice cream
· Snails
· Soup
· Steak
23. Karina is … but she lives and works in London.
· Mexico
· Mexican
24. The boy sitting next to me on the plane was nervous because he … before.
· has not flown
· had not flown
· did not fly
25. Complete each gap in these short restaurant conversations. A. … the target market?
B. It’s aimed at stylish young men who want to look good.
· My subject today is
· What’s
26. Tony Lam ... me some samples of his products.
· Give
· Gave
· Giving
27. Long ago they … most houses out of wood.
· build
· built
· have built
28. His grandfather … from his job a year ago.
· Retired
· Was retiring
· Has retired
29. I ... some suppliers.
· Visited the factory and met
· Visit the factory and meet
· Visits the factory and mets
30. Rooms cost a lot of money.
· True
· False
31. His first hotels were in the United States.
· True
· False
32. He decided to open a hotel with very small rooms.
· True
· False
33. Complete each of the questions
· A. How much - D. Languages do you speak?
· B. How many - E. Cash do you have in your wallet?
· C. Are there - F. Many flights to Rome this afternoon?
34. The internet offers other alternatives, such as working from home and online shopping. Today you … go out to buy goods or earn money.
· don’t have to
· haven’t to
35. Complete each gap in these short restaurant conversations.
A. What do you … for the main course?
B. The beef is delicious.
· Enjoy
· Like
· Recommend
· Serve
· Try
36. Complete each gap in these short restaurant conversations.
A. Did you … the meal?
B. Yes, it was very good.
· Like
· Recommend
· Serve
· Try
37. Complete each of the questions
· A. I haven’t got - D. Much time.
· B. There are - F. A lot of people waiting to go through security.
· C. They don’t have - G. Many vegetarian dishes here.
38. At last Kate came. I … for two hours.
· have been waiting
· am waiting
· had been waiting
39. The office ... very international.
· Are
· Is
· Do
· Does
40. I ... from Spain.
· Are
· Is
· Am
· Does
41. The biggest concern about people using the internet is … addicted to it.
· getting
· got
42. Where are you from?
· We're doing quite well.
· The room is very comfortable.
· From time to time.
· I’m from Italy.
43. Complete each gap in these short conversations.
A. … your wife in television, too?
B. No, she isn’t. She works for a magazine.
· does
· don’t
· how
· is
44. An important feature of the Yotel is convenience.
· True
· False
45. What’s your hotel like?
· We're doing quite well.
· The room is very comfortable.
· From time to time.
· I’m from Italy.
46. … is important with big or heavy products, because you can’t take them home in your car.
· Free delivery
· After-sales service
· Interest-free delivery
47. Woodroffe had an idea when he was sleeping in an airport.
· True
· False
48. How’s your business doing?
· We're doing quite well.
· The room is very comfortable.
· From time to time.
· I’m from Italy.
49. I ...to Hong Kong on Thursday.
· Go
· Went
· Wents
50. Do you meet your colleagues after work?
· The room is very comfortable.
· I’m from Italy.
· We're doing quite well.
· From time to time.
51. Complete each gap in these short restaurant conversations.
A. Are there any Chinese dishes?
B. Yes. You should … the duck.
· Enjoy
· Like
· Recommend
· Serve
· Try
52. Complete each gap in these short conversations.
A. ... Your job?
B. I'm the advertising director.
· What
· What's
· Where
· Works
53. Complete each gap in these short restaurant conversations.
A. Do you … any vegetarian dishes?
B. Yes, we have vegetarian pizza.
· Enjoy
· Like
· Recommend
· Serve
· Try
54. Can I speak to Jorge Ramos, please?
· OK, I’ll take a look at one.
· I’m afraid he isn’t in the office today.
55. Is there a direct …?
· Account
· Fax
· Booking
· Luggage
· Admissions Centre
· Flight
56. Tomorrow at five he … football.
· ‘ll be playing
· ‘ll play
· Plays
57. I hope Kate is coming soon. I ... for two hours.
· had been waiting
· have been waiting
· am waiting
58. Complete each gap in these short restaurant conversations. A. … Pascal’s is the best restaurant. The food is delicious.
B. Yes, I agree. The food is great.
· What about using
· I think
59. Can I take this as hand …?
· Fax call
· Luggage
· Bill
· Receipt
60. Mr Albert … to meetings
· Not go
· Isn’t go
· Doesn’t go
61. This happens because computers … to compensate for feelings of loneliness, marital and work problems, poor social life, and financial problems.
· are used
· use
62. The company … only four people and they all work in one office
· Supplies
· Employs
63. How much is it per night? …
· On Friday
· Three
· Seven o’clock
· Yes, please
· 150€
64. … Ricardo drive to work?
· Do
· Does
· Is
65. A low price is important, but good … will make customers happy, even when a product breaks.
· Free delivery
· After-sales guarantee
· After-sales service
66. Do you like football?
· Yes, please.
· Yes, I do.
67. At the same time, remember that money is also important for you need it to survive. So, if a job is all … but no pay, things can get difficult.
· satisfaction
· satisfy
68. How many nights are you staying? …
· On Friday
· Three
· Seven o’clock
· Yes, please
69. My new camera has … . If it stops working, the maker will repair or replace it.
· A big credit
· Free deposit
· A three-year guarantee
70. When … in Thailand?
· Have you arrived
· Did you arrive
71. But if you do not enjoy what you do then you are … wasting a large part of your life.
· foolishly
· fool
72. I got a good deal when borrowed money to buy my car - I had one year’s …
· Interest-free credit
· A big service
· After-sales guarantee
73. Before you get on the plane, you can … some shopping.
· Book
· Do
· Go
· Take
· Watch
74. I ... for you for more than one hour.
· Has waited
· Was waiting
· Have been waiting
75. Do you want a room with a bath? …
· On Friday
· Three
· Seven o’clock
· Yes, please
· 150€
76. This office building … a meeting room.
· Doesn’t have
· Hasn’t
· Not have
77. When I return home, I … a taxi from the airport to my house.
· Book
· Do
· Go
· Take
· Watch
78. I intend to buy this book …
· so do I
· so will I
· so am I
· so did I
79. The employees ... from about 15 different countries.
· Are
· Is
· Do
· Does
80. I found it difficult to answer him. I was … to able to think clearly.
· enough confused
· confusing too
· very confusing
· too confused
81. Jane … worry about her health.
· ask to me not to
· asked to not
· asked me not to
· asked not
82. My boss ... from Sweden.
· Come
· Comes
· Am
· Does
83. She … at the parcel long enough, before she … that it was for her brother.
· had been looking, had understood
· was looking, understood
· had been looking, understood
84. Next week, she’s moving to a new flat because her old one is … from the office.
· Too far
· Far enough
85. We ... usually have any serious communication problems.
· Aren’t
· Isn’t
· Don’t
· Doesn’t
86. Will you … the bank when you go out?
· Pass
· Be passing
· Have passed
87. I … to the cinema but my friend persuaded me to stay.
· did not go
· was going
· am not going
88. … he … about the opera before?
· Had spoken
· Has spoken
· Was speaking
89. Why don’t you buy a self-study course?
· Yes, there is.
· OK, I’ll take a look at one.
90. I’ve got too little time and my … care will be to find … way to the village because the school I`m going to is at … end.
· near, next, farther
· nearest, nearest, furthest
· next, the nearest, the fartherest
· next, next, further
91. We went out for … meal last night … restaurant we went to was … excellent place.
· a, the, an
· the , a, an
· a, a, a
· the, the, the
92. When I … it … yesterday?
· Woke up, was raining
· Wake up, was raining
· Woke up, rained
93. What’s the reason for your visit?
· I’m staying at the Hilton in the town centre.
· I’m here to visit my company’s head office.
· I play golf.
· I work flexible hours, which is great.
94. I'm checking out today. Can I have the ... please?
· Booking
· Bill
· Fax
· Luggage
95. Can I have an aisle ...?
· Bill
· Seat
· Booking
· Luggage
96. My colleagues usually … four days a week, and tills week they … five days.
· work, work
· are working, work
· are working, are working
97. What do you like best about your job?
· Between 40 and 50 hours.
· I work flexible hours, which is great.
· I play golf.
· We're doing quite well.
98. The room looks very clean … you … it?
· Do, clean
· Have, cleaned
· Did, clean
99. He … it for an hour before I came.
· Had been doing
· Had been done
· Have been doing
100. Choose the right variant
The food that Ann is cooking in the kitchen …
· smells
· will smell
· is smelling
· smelt
101. What do you do in your free time?
· I play golf.
· I work flexible hours, which is great.
· Between 40 and 50 hours.
· We're doing quite well.
102. What do you think?
· i think we need to target young people.
· yes, i do.
· tony lam ... me some samples of his products. give gave giving
103. Choose the right variant
While Tom … a book, Marhta … TV.
· read, was watching
· was reading, watched
· was reading, was watching
· read, watched
104. … you … many cities when you were in France.
· Did, visit
· Are visiting
· Have visited
105. Complete each gap in these short conversations.
... you a sales manager?
No, I'm not. I work in television.
· Don't
· Does
· How
· Are
106. Complete each gap in these short conversations.
· … your job?
· I’m Director of Advertising.
· what
· what’s
· where
· works
107. Choose the right variant
When Mark arrived, the Johnsons … dinner, but stopped in order to talk to him.
· were having
· was having
· had been having
· had
108. Yesterday my flight … at about three o’clock in the afternoon.
· Land
· Landed
109. Yotels are …
· In the airport
· Only an idea now
· Very near the airport
110. The Yotel showers are …
· Separate from the rooms
· Not included in the price
· In the rooms
111. How many hours a week do you work?
· I play golf.
· I work flexible hours, which is great.
· Between 40 and 50 hours.
· We're doing well.
112. Woodroffe thinks Yotel will succeed …
· Only in airport
· In city centres, too
· Outside city centres
113. Where are you staying?
· I’m staying at the Hilton in the town centre.
· I’m here to visit my company’s head office.
· I play golf.
· I work flexible hours, which is great.
114. In the office, we all ...English.
· Speak
· Tell
· Say
115. Fill in the gaps in the text with the correct forms of the verbs.
You said you … to see me this Christmas.
· came
· come
· will come
· were coming
116. Travellers …
· Like the rooms
· Don’t like the rooms
· Aren’t interested in staying at Yotel
117. Complete each gap in these short conversations. ...do you work? At Channel 10.
· What
· Where
· Works
· What's
118. The company ... around 40 employees.
· Has
· Have
· Do
· Does
119. My company ... very big.
· Aren’t
· Isn’t
· Don’t
· Doesn’t
120. Is there a direct …?
· Account
· Fax
· Booking
· Luggage
· Admissions Centre
· Flight
121. When are you leaving? …
· On Friday
· Three
· Seven o’clock
· Yes, please
· 150€
122. Fill in the gaps in the text with the correct forms of the verbs.
I’m learning Russian and l can already understand what people around me are talking about. «But I find it really difficult to speak Russian. I … the course by the end of the year and hope I feel more confident with this language.
· finished
· finish
· will finish
· will have finished
123. I feel terrible. I think I … to be sick.
· go
· am going
· will
124. What time do you think you’ll arrive? …
· On Friday
· Three
· Seven o’clock
· Yes, please
· 150€
125. There’s something I’d like to talk to you about.
· yes, please.
· ok. what is it?
126. I have lost my key again. I … things. I lose things too often.
· was always losing
· am always losing
· have always lost
· always lose
127. Please take me to the city...
· Receipt
· Fax
· Centre
· Booking
128. The weather … hotter and hotter.
· gets
· has been getting
· is getting
· get
129. Last week, I ... in Taiwan and Hong Kong.
· Be
· Was
· Will
130. Dessert: …
· Apple pie
· Fish curry
· Ice cream
· Snails
· Soup
· Steak
131. You need to … through security before you board the plane.
· Book
· Do
· Go
132. Complete each gap in these short restaurant conversations. A. … training to do my job properly.
B. I’m sorry. It’s just not possible.
· Can I have your
· I need some
133. … always … if the service is bad in restaurants.
· -, complain
· am, complaining
· will be, complaining
· will, complain
134. I am not reading a book now. …
· Neither am I
· So do I
· Neither do I
· I am not
135. I don’t like to pay … when I order something. I prefer to pay when I receive the product.
· Free credit
· A big deposit
· After-sales guarantee
136. The teacher … a report on the Civil War.
· told to Jane to make
· tell to Jane to make
· told Jane make
· told Jane to make
137. They … for 20 minutes when his mother came in.
· Talked
· Were talking
· Had been talking
138. I … in Novgorod for three months and I’m enjoying life here very much.
· was
· have been
· had been
· am
139. Last night I … home at 11. I … supper and then … to bed.
· Have come, had, went
· Came, have had, went
· Came, had, went
140. Oscar … from home.
· Works sometimes
· Sometime work
· Sometimes works
141. She … her work already.
· Hasn’t finished
· Has finished
· Finished
142. In a real life situation it is not easy to start speaking with a complete stranger, a person in power or a child. The internet … your age, class and looks.
· hide
· hides
143. The internet has changed people's life dramatically. It has allowed people from all over the worl … with each other and express their ideas and opinions.
· to communicate
· communication
144. He or she will then show you how all these things, combined, play a role in choosing a career. You can also learn about a career by interviewing people who are already in that profession. Once you have all the information you need, list out all the pros and cons of that particular job. Look at the various ... .
· alternatives
· alter
145. How long … you …? Since I was 17.
· have driven
· did drive
· have been driving
146. We are late. The film … by the time we get to the cinema.
· will already have started
· will already start
· will be already started
147. Fill in the gaps in the text with the correct forms of the verbs.
I’m living in a small Hotel at the moment, but I … to a flat next week. I’ve asked a friend of mine to share it with me.
· moved
· am moving
· have moved
· move
148. Fill in the gaps in the text with the correct forms of the verbs.
I’ve been working as a manager since I … and I find It really interesting.
· arrived
· arrive
· will arrive
· arrives
149. Water … at 100 degrees.
· will boil
· will have been boiling
· boils
150. All in all, the internet is here to stay and whether it … our life is up to us.
· improved or ruined
· improves or ruins
151. Choose true sentence according to the text. Homemaking …
Every family needs a homemaker. Whether this is the mum or dad, or part-time from both is irrelevant. In our family, we chose the traditional role for me to stay at home, but some families choose the reverse, especially if the woman has the better-paid job. We have actually experienced both since I had to work full-time when my husband was made redundant and stayed at home for a time. The days when the person staying at home to look after the house and family was thought of as being «just a housewife» have long gone, especially now that there is a role reversal and it is sometimes the man who stays home. Nowadays there is a lot of pride in being the «homemaker». It is one of the most worthwhile careers and the rewards, although not financial, are great. The family benefits from quality time from one parent all the time.
· has become a worthwhile career
· prevented the family from having social life
· helped someone to pursue his/her own interests
152. I … a very difficult day tomorrow. I need to prepare for the exam.
· having
· will have
· have
153. Although the sun was shining, it was still cold, because it … hard for two hours.
· was raining
· had rained
· had been raining
154. I … for a whole hour
· am waiting
· was waiting
· have been waiting
155. Catherine is studying law at the university, and so … Nick.
· was
· were
· does
· is
156. I feel terrible. I think I … to be sick.
· go
· am going
· will
157. He was found guilty … robbing the bank
· of
· for
· with
· at
158. She … always … in Moscow.
· —, lives
· has lived
· has been living
· has live
159. We were good friends, we … each other for years.
· had knowing
· had known
· were knowing
160. Choose the right variant
We called our friends in London yesterday to tell them about the reunion that we …
· will plan
· were planning
· have planned
· plan
161. And what … now?
· Do you do
· Are you doing
162. Kate has been working here …
· since two years
· for two years
· two years ago
163. Complete each gap in these short restaurant conversations. A. … my new camera.
B. Oh dear. I’m sorry to hear that.
· I have a problem with
· I’m afraid I can’t make
164. Then, the best way to deal with the dilemma is to think about. … a career counselor.
· consult
· consulting
165. Moreover, career choices cannot be made based on just a few criteria alone. Your job may carry great monetary … and perks.
· Beneficial
· Benefits
166. Choose true sentence according to the text. Homemaking…
So, after my first baby arrived, I felt for years that I had the perfect job. I was my own boss. I could work when I wanted and have a rest when I wanted. If I didn't feel like cleaning or doing the shopping and wanted to have a day off, that was fine. Nobody else would have to be asked to cover for me, my work could wait until I was ready to do it. Oh yes, it was hard work taking care of our home and our children and the hours were long, but the work was varied and very rewarding. In fact, being a homemaker was the perfect job for me. I was absolutely happy being a housewife and mum. Watching my children thrive, witnessing their first steps, hearing their first words and all the other milestones were worth more than any amount of money.
· is hard work with long hours
· is beneficial for the family
· made for a financially difficult period
167. We … 20 new buildings this year.
· had built
· have built
· built
168. I … when my friend …
· slept, was calling
· slept, called
· was sleeping, called
169. It … outside; I do not like to walk in such weather.
· is rain
· rains
· is raining
170. My suggestion is to go for a cocktail.
· That’s a great idea.
· Yes, I do
171. At 10 o’clock in the morning on Wednesday Tom … a delegation in the office.
· will be receiving
· is receiving
· will receive
172. Choose true sentence according to the text. Homemaking …
So, after my first baby arrived, I felt for years that I had the perfect job. I was my own boss. I could work when I wanted and have a rest when I wanted. If I didn’t feel like cleaning or doing the shopping and wanted to have a day off, that was fine. Nobody else would have to be asked to cover for me, my work could wait until I was ready to do it. Oh yes, it was hard work taking care of our home and our children and the hours were long, but the work was varied and very rewarding. In fact, being a homemaker was the perfect job for me. I was absolutely happy being a housewife and mum. Watching my children thrive, witnessing their first steps, hearing their first words and all the other milestones were worth more than any amount of money.
· made someone very happy
· was easier than combining full-time work and housework
· prevented the family from having social life
173. After they … they cleared the table.
· have eaten
· had eaten
· eat
174. The first modern Olympics … in Athens more than a hundred years ago.
· were taking place
· took
· have taken
· had taken
175. We were extremely tired at the end of the journey. We … for more than 24 hours.
· were travelling
· had been travelling
· have travelled
176. A career development professional will use various tools to help you evaluate your interests, personality, … and values.
· skills
· skillful
177. WIND ENERGY
Every day you can see the wind blowing and watch all of that wasted energy just floating away. A lot of energy is thought to be (1) … and all you need to use it are a few wind turbines Currently less than 1% of the Earth’s energy needs are (2) … by wind, with Denmark being the most wind-friendly producing 23% of its own energy needs from wind. The energy produced is totally clean and also one of the (3) … around and it is able to produce (4) … 18 times more energy than is consumed in its construction, (5) … nuclear which is estimated at around five. People are often worried about the look of wind farms but what they often forget is that the land can still (6) … for farming, with only 1% of the space being taken up by the wind turbines. One of the biggest (7) … about wind turbines, is their effect on bats and birds. In Norway, nine out of ten sea eagles were killed by turbines. Bats too are a serious problem. Even the manufacturers of wind turbines are (8) … concerned by the numbers of bats being. killed, prompting ongoing research.
178. Read the text and choose the best options to fill in the gap (1).
· available
· handy
· ready
· convenient
179. Read the text and choose the best options to fill in the gap (2).
· supplied
· distributed
· hardest
200. Read the text and choose the best options to fill in the gap (3).
· cheapest
· selected
· easiest
201. Read the text and choose the best options to fill in the gap (4).
· in average
· on average
· to average
· by average
202. Read the text and choose the best options to fill in the gap (5).
· added to
· compared to
· matched to
· contrasted to
203. Read the text and choose the best options to fill in the gap (6).
· have used
· be used
· be using
204. Read the text and choose the best options to fill in the gap (7).
· benefits
· advantages
· concerns
· prospect
205. Read the text and choose the best options to fill in the gap (8).
· sadly
· wrongly
· badly
· deeply
206. HUMAN RIGHTS DAY On 10 December 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which has become a (1) … standard for defending and promoting human rights. Every year on 10 December, Human Rights Day marks the adoption of the Universal Declaration which states that «Human beings are born with (2) … rights and fundamental freedoms». In 2006, Human Rightstailan Day focused on (3) … poverty as a matter of obligation, not of charity. Poverty is (4) … by human rights violations. The links between human rights and poverty should be obvious: people whose rights are (5) … are more likely to be poor. Generally they find it harder or impossible to participate in the labour market and have little or no access to (6) … services and resources. Meanwhile, the poor in many societies cannot enjoy their rights to education, health and housing simply (7) … they cannot afford them. And poverty affects all human rights: for example, low income can prevent people from accessing education, which in turn inhibits their participation in public life and their ability to influence the policies affecting them. Governments and those in a position of authority must (8) … responsibility for dealing with poverty. The realisation of human rights — including the fight against poverty — is a duty, not a mere aspiration.
207. Read the text and choose the best options to fill in the gap (1).
· universal
· typical
· whole
· complete
208. Read the text and choose the best options to fill in the gap (2).
· similar
· same
· equal
· identical
209. Read the text and choose the best options to fill in the gap (3).
· fighting
· saving
· encouraging
· breaking
210. Read the text and choose the best options to fill in the gap (4).
· caused
· led
· resulted
· made
211. Read the text and choose the best options to fill in the gap (5).
212. Read the text and choose the best options to fill in the gap (6).
213. Read the text and choose the best options to fill in the gap (7).
214. Read the text and choose the best options to fill in the gap (8).
215. Read the texts and match them with the headings. There is one extra title.
«I don’t know how you stay at home all day … I would be bored out of my mind», was a comment I often heard when I stayed at home. Was I bored Never I mastered the housework so that I wasn’t a slave to it. Obviously, there was the cleaning to be done regularly but it was the sharing of the tidying up that made the difference. My family learnt to tidy up after themselves and if there was a bit of accumulated dust it would wait until the end of the week when a day was set aside for a thorough cleaning. I established a routine for the necessary chores that had to be done daily, but if they weren’t completed by lunchtime, they were left until the next day. That way I had time to pursue my own interests and to spend time with the children as well.
· NEVER BORED
· EXHAUSTING FOR ALL
· MONEY OR TIME
· THE PERFECT JOB
· WIND ENERGY
216. The Irish Travellers are the largest minority in Ireland. There are about 25,000 Irish Travellers in Ireland and 1,300 in Northern Ireland. They are a little understood nomadic community, who have many difficulties to overcome if they are to survive as a culture and gain acceptance into Irish society. Among the challenges facing them are poverty and racism. The Irish Travellers are a distinct ethnic group which has existed for centuries. Often they are mistakenly considered part of the nomadic Romani, an ethnic group which originated in the region of India and is now widespread throughout Europe. But the Irish Travellers are indigenous to Ireland, so the two cultures are not related. While both are nomadic, the Irish Travellers are Roman Catholic and speak a language that is theirs alone. They have their own culture, customs, traditions, and language. They are noted for their musical and storytelling abilities. In times past, they travelled by horse-drawn wagon in caravans, making camp along the way. Tinsmithing, horse trading and peddling were the major sources of income in those days. Tinsmiths were so prevalent among Irish Travellers that the terms Tinker and Irish Traveller were used interchangeably. Today, Tinker is one of many names for Irish Travellers. Horses and wagons have given way to mobile homes pulled by motor vehicles. They continue their life on the road, but there are fewer places to stop and fewer places where they are welcome. Today, Irish Travellers mainly work in re¬cycling. Changing needs of society and progress have eliminated the jobs that could support a culture on wheels. Irish Travellers are poor, undereducated, and on the receiving end of discrimination. Their life expectancy is lower than average while their infant mortality rate is higher than average. As is the case with the Romani, the Irish Travellers are seen by many as a group of immoral, ignorant criminals and con artists. People distrust their nomadic culture and their language, Shelta. Many think it’s a secret language specifically developed as a tool to help the Irish Travellers trick innocent people. But this is not true. It is an old language, which has evolved with time and circumstances. Once heavily infused with Irish Gaelic, it is now infused with English.
217. … are the two main problems of Irish Travellers
218. The Irish Travellers are mistakenly taken for the nomadic Romani, another … widely spread in Europe
219. Although both groups are nomadic, their cultures …
220. In the past the Irish Travellers went around by … in caravans
221. They were called Tinkers, which is now … for them
222. Irish Travellers have mobile homes pulled … now
223. Today, the Irish Travellers mainly work in …
224. They have low … and their infant mortality rate is … higher than average
225. People distrust their …
226. People think that the Irish Travellers … that helps them trick people
227.Five years ago, businessman Simon Woodroffe had a good idea. He was in bed in first class on an international flight when he decided to open a hotel. The bed in the aeroplane gave him an idea. He could open a hotel with rooms like the sleeping area in an aeroplane.
Now travellers in some of Britain’s airports sleep in these small, low-cost rooms. The rooms are very small, only seven square metres, but they are very convenient. They are in the airport, so travellers who want only a night’s sleep and a shower can save money and travelling time. Woodroffe calls his hotel ‘Yotel’.
Each room has a TV, a desk and a shower and costs £50. You can pay £70 for a bigger room that has a couch. Press a button, and the couch changes to a bed.
The small rooms are very popular with travellers. Woodroffe thinks he will open more Yotels in city centres.
