OPTION A — THINKING OF VISITING A COUNTRY ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WORLD?
Add True or False, quoting the relevant information from the text to justify your answer. (2 points)
a) Splendour in the Grass is the name of a famous national park in Australia.
b) Visiting the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne is a good way of exploring Australia's Aboriginal culture.

OPTION A — EXERCISE A.2
Answer the following questions according to the information given in the text. Use your own words. (2 points)
a) Why is Australia famous for beaches and seaside activities?
b) What are the best touristic attractions in Australia's countryside?

OPTION A — EXERCISE A.3
Find words or phrases in the text which mean the same as the following: (1 point)
a) abundant, plentiful
b) ancestry, legacy
c) acclaimed, distinguished
d) varied

OPTION B — RECYCLING AND THE HEALTH OF THE PLANET
Add True or False, quoting the relevant information from the text to justify your answer. (2 points)
a) Toxic chemicals are often involved in the production of new materials.
b) The batteries of electric vehicles constitute an important, future source of waste.

OPTION B — EXERCISE B.2
Answer the following questions according to the information given in the text. Use your own words. (2 points)
a) What are the main jobs associated with recycling?
b) How does recycling reduce greenhouse gas emissions?

OPTION B — EXERCISE B.3
Find words or phrases in the text which mean the same as the following: (1 point)
a) resolve, contemplate
b) viable, supportable
c) reduce, attenuate
d) increases

OPTION A — EXERCISE A.4
Complete the second sentence in each pair. The meaning should be the same as that of the first sentence. (2 points)

OPTION B — EXERCISE B.4
Complete the second sentence in each pair. The meaning should be the same as that of the first sentence. (2 points)

OPTION A — EXERCISE A.5
Write an opinion essay about this statement: "Is it a good idea to use only public transport in and around cities?" (100-140 words). (3 points)

OPTION B — EXERCISE B.5
Write a for and against essay on the following question: "Tourism can make a city better" (100-140 words). (3 points)