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PET: Reading and Writing, sample 1, part 3
Read the text about a journey to the Arctic on board a ship and answer whether the sentences below are correct or incorrect.Exploring the Arctic
The Arctic is one of the few places in the world untouched
by pollution where you can see nature at its wildest and
most beautiful. Join our ship the Northern Star from 2 to
18 July, for a 17-day voyage to the Arctic. During the
voyage you are able to relax and get away from it all.
There are no parties or film-shows to attend, quizzes to
enter, or entertainers to watch. However, we do have
specialists on board who are willing to answer any of your
questions about the Arctic and who will talk about the
animals and birds that you see on the trip.After setting off from Scotland, we go north along the coast of Norway to Bear island. Along the way you'll see thousands of seabirds and wonderful scenery, with rivers of ice and huge cliffs. You will have the chance to see reindeer, polar bears, and other Arctic animals. Although we have a timetable, experience has shown that we may have to change our direction a little, depending on the weather and on which animals appear.
The Northern Star is a very special ship and our past voyages have been very popular. Our cabins all have the same excellent facilities, which include a private bathroom and refrigerator. Our chefs are happy to prepare any food for people on special diets. Choose just what you want to eat from the wide variety available from the dining room buffet. There is a library, shop, clinic and plenty of space for relaxation. lf you need some exercise, why not go jogging every morning around the decks, or do some swimming in the indoor pool.
Prices include economy class air travel and 16 nights on board the Northern Star, all meals and excursions and all lectures.
Day 1
Board the Northem Star
Days 2-7
We sail slowly north along the coast of Norway, stopping at places of interest.
Day 8
Tromsø. You need to get up at sunrise to see the whales as we sail towards Tromsø. Visit Tromsø to see the Arctic Museum, the cathedral and the beautiful old wooden houses. In the evening we sail away along the west coast to Bird Island, which is excellent for bird-watching.
Days 9-10
Bear Island. We arrive here in the early evening and stay overnight. Bear Island once had an active fishing industry, but today little of this remains. We will explore the island, looking out for Arctic flowers.
Days 11-16 Spitsbergen. A place of mountains and rivers of ice, it is home to a large variety of animals.
Day 17
Leave the ship in Spitsbergen and fly to London from Tromsø.
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