VERBS + Prepositions
TRAVEL Collocations
Sentence Completion
RUSSIA Geography
Problem and solution
100

I _____ (настаиваю) ___ going to the mountains!

insist ON

100

When you travel, you can ___ ___ ___ (восстановить силы)"

recharge your batteries

100

"I was really _____ by the beautiful landscapes in Australia."

  • A) impressed
  • B) inspired
  • C) included
  • D) involved

A) impressed

100

"_____ Kremlin is located in the heart of Moscow."

  • A) A
  • B) An
  • C) The
  • D) — (no article)

Answer: C) The

100

CAMPING: Problem that can arise while camping:

  • A) get sunburnt / bad weather
  • B) language barrier
  • C) expensive accommodation
  • D) get stuck in traffic

Answer: A) get sunburnt / bad weather

Solutions: bring sunscreen, check weather forecast, bring waterproof tent

200

She was really _____ (впечатлена) ___ the performance.

impressed BY

200

"In the mountains you can ___ ___ (сломать руку)

break a limb

200

"The hotel staff tried to _____ us that the weather would improve tomorrow."

A) concern

B) convince

C) confess

D) consider

Answer: B) convince

200

"Tourists love to visit _____ Red Square."

  • A) a
  • B) an
  • C) the
  • D) — (no article)

Answer: D) — (no article)

200

AIR TRAVEL: Problem that can arise when flying:

  • A) get carsick
  • B) get airsick / turbulence
  • C) get seasick
  • D) break a limb

Answer: B) get airsick / turbulence Solutions: take medicine, sit near the window, bring ginger candy

300

He _____ (предпочитает) ___ (ездить) by train.

prefers travelling/going

300

At festivals you can ___ ___ (встретить единомышленников)

meet like-minded people

300

"When planning a trip, you should never _____ the importance of travel insurance."

  • A) distract
  • B) disillusion
  • C) disregard
  • D) disappoint

Answer: C) disregard

300

"_____ Lake Baikal is _____ deepest lake in the world."

  • A) The / the
  • B) — / the
  • C) The / —
  • D) — / —

Answer: B) — / the

300

FOREIGN COUNTRY: Problem that can arise in a foreign country:

  • A) get stuck in traffic
  • B) language barrier / get lost
  • C) bad weather
  • D) get sunburnt

Answer: B) language barrier / get lost

Solutions: learn basic phrases, use translation apps, download offline maps, ask locals

400

"After a long trip, I just want to _____ my batteries."

  • A) charge
  • B) recharge
  • C) discharge
  • D) overcharge

Answer: B) recharge

400

"When travelling, you should always ___ ___ (обращать внимание) ___ local customs."

pay attention TO

400

"We need to adapt _____ the local customs when travelling abroad."

  • A) with
  • B) for
  • C) to
  • D) at

Answer: C) to

400

"We took a cruise along _____ Volga River last summer."

  • A) a
  • B) an
  • C) the
  • D) — (no article)

 Answer: C) the

400

 BUDGET TRAVEL: Problem that can arise with budget:

  • A) bad weather
  • B) language barrier
  • C) expensive accommodation / high costs
  • D) get airsick

Answer: C) expensive accommodation / high costs

Solutions: book hostels, prefer cheaper options, travel in low season, cook your own meals

500

"I really agree _____ you that summer is the best time to visit Greece."

  • A) to
  • B) on
  • C) with
  • D) for

Answer: C) with

500

"Travelling by car ___ ___ ___ (даёт больше свободы) to explore."


  • C) gives you more freedom
500

"apply" → "You need to submit your visa _____ two months in advance."

  • A) application
  • B) appliance
  • C) applying
  • D) applied

A) application

500

"Have you ever climbed _____ Mount Elbrus, _____ highest peak in Europe?"

  • A) the / the
  • B) — / the
  • C) the / —
  • D) — / —

Answer: B) — / the

500

ADVENTURE TRAVEL: Problem that can arise during adventure activities:

  • A) language barrier
  • B) expensive costs
  • C) get injured / break a limb / dangerous conditions
  • D) get stuck in traffic

Answer: C) get injured / break a limb / dangerous conditions

Solutions: buy travel insurance, follow safety rules, hire experienced guide, check equipment

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