Destination B2 – Unit 1 & Unit 2 Exercises
UNIT 1: LEISURE ACTIVITIES & HOBBIES
I. Vocabulary – Fill in the blanks with the correct word:
• 1. My sister really enjoys __________ (collect) stamps from different countries.
• 2. We often spend our free time __________ (watch) movies together.
• 3. He is interested __________ (play) chess in his leisure time.
• 4. Reading books helps me __________ (relax) after a long day.
• 5. They decided __________ (take) up painting as a hobby.
II. Phrasal Verbs – Complete the sentences:
• 1. I can’t believe she __________ (gave up / took up) tennis after just two months.
• 2. He __________ (went off / went on) playing video games all night.
• 3. We had to __________ (join in / take to) the school club last week.
• 4. My brother quickly __________ (took to / gave in) photography as a hobby.
• 5. Don’t __________ (carry on / take up) arguing. Let’s stop here.
III. Collocations – Choose the correct option:
• 1. She has a (keen / big / large) interest in playing the guitar.
• 2. He is really (interested / keen / enjoyed) on collecting coins.
• 3. I find it difficult to (make / do / have) time for hobbies during exam season.
• 4. My cousin is very (fond / interested / enjoyed) of board games.
• 5. It’s not easy to (make / take / give) part in every activity.
UNIT 2: TRAVEL AND TRANSPORT
I. Vocabulary – Complete the sentences:
• 1. We had to __________ (book / keep / reserve) a taxi to the airport.
• 2. She missed the bus and had to __________ (catch / take / lose) the train instead.
• 3. They decided to __________ (go / move / set off) early to avoid traffic.
• 4. My father always __________ (drives / rides / goes) me to school.
• 5. The plane will __________ (take off / get off / move off) at 7 a.m.
II. Phrasal Verbs – Fill in the blanks:
• 1. We had to __________ (set off / take off) at 5 a.m. to catch the train.
• 2. He __________ (ran into / ran after) his old friend at the airport.
• 3. They had to __________ (check in / check out) at the hotel reception.
• 4. The plane __________ (took off / set out) earlier than expected.
• 5. We __________ (saw off / took in) our grandparents at the station.
III. Word Formation – Complete the sentences:
• 1. Travelling gives us more __________ (know).
• 2. The train was delayed because of a __________ (mechanic) problem.
• 3. She loves the __________ (excite) of going to new places.
• 4. It was a very __________ (comfort) journey.
• 5. They are planning their summer __________ (holiday).
READING PASSAGE
Last summer, Anna decided to travel around Europe by train. She started her journey in
Paris, where she visited the Eiffel Tower and enjoyed French cuisine. Then, she set off to
Italy, where she explored Rome and Venice. She was especially fascinated by the
Colosseum in Rome. After two weeks, she took off for Spain. In Barcelona, she joined in
local festivals and tried traditional dishes. Finally, she came back home to London, feeling
more experienced and excited about travelling in the future.
• 1. Where did Anna start her journey?
• 2. Which cities in Italy did she visit?
• 3. What fascinated Anna the most in Rome?
• 4. What activities did she do in Spain?
• 5. How did Anna feel after her journey?
