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1. Complete the text with the words from the box

Winchester is considered to be the first capital of England. It was 1________ about 70 AD as a Roman town. This was a market place with many shops and public buildings and the forum in the centre.

The last Roman soldiers left Britain in 407. Town life then broke down.

Late in the 9^th century Alfred the Great, the first king of all England, was crowned here. He revived the old Roman town. It than became and remained the 2 ________ and the most important city in England until the 11^th century and the arrival of William the Conqueror. However, by the 14^th century the city had lost its 3 _______ as the second most important city and began to change into what it is today – a small, sleepy, provincial town.

At present Winchester combines the best of city life with the freshness of the surrounding countryside.

With popular tourist 4 ________ and architecture including a magnificent cathedral, award-winning pubs and restaurants and a variety of shops, Winchester is a popular tourist destination.

Most of the things to see and to do in Winchester, and the places to eat, drink and sleep are within an easy walking 5 _______ from each other to the rail station.

Winchester is surrounded by picturesque Hamsphire villages and beautiful countryside of the South Down National Park. So, you can take a walk towards Twyford along water meadows, and on St.Catherine’s Hill.

On balance, Winchester is a beautiful historic city not far from London, and it is surely worth a 6_____.

1. Complete the text with the words from the box

Winchester is considered to be the first capital of England. It was 1________ about 70 AD as a Roman town. This was a market place with many shops and public buildings and the forum in the centre.

The last Roman soldiers left Britain in 407. Town life then broke down.

Late in the 9^th century Alfred the Great, the first king of all England, was crowned here. He revived the old Roman town. It than became and remained the 2 ________ and the most important city in England until the 11^th century and the arrival of William the Conqueror. However, by the 14^th century the city had lost its

3 _______ as the second most important city and began to change into what it is today – a small, sleepy, provincial town.

At present Winchester combines the best of city life with the freshness of the surrounding countryside.

With popular tourist 4 ________ and architecture including a magnificent cathedral, award-winning pubs and restaurants and a variety of shops, Winchester is a popular tourist destination.

Most of the things to see and to do in Winchester, and the places to eat, drink and sleep are within an easy walking 5 _______ from each other to the rail station.

Winchester is surrounded by picturesque Hamsphire villages and beautiful countryside of the South Down National Park. So, you can take a walk towards Twyford along water meadows, and on St.Catherine’s Hill.

On balance, Winchester is a beautiful historic city not far from London, and it is surely worth a 6_____.

2. Complete the text with the words from the box

PLACE     DISTANCE     BUILT     VISIT     CAPITAL    ATTRACTIONS

Winchester is considered to be the first capital of England. It was 1________ about 70 AD as a Roman town. This was a market place with many shops and public buildings and the forum in the centre.

The last Roman soldiers left Britain in 407. Town life then broke down.

Late in the 9^th century Alfred the Great, the first king of all England, was crowned here. He revived the old Roman town. It than became and remained the 2 ________ and the most important city in England until the 11^th century and the arrival of William the Conqueror. However, by the 14^th century the city had lost its 3 _______ as the second most important city and began to change into what it is today – a small, sleepy, provincial town.

At present Winchester combines the best of city life with the freshness of the surrounding countryside.

With popular tourist 4 ________ and architecture including a magnificent cathedral, award-winning pubs and restaurants and a variety of shops, Winchester is a popular tourist destination.

Most of the things to see and to do in Winchester, and the places to eat, drink and sleep are within an easy walking 5 _______ from each other to the rail station.

Winchester is surrounded by picturesque Hamsphire villages and beautiful countryside of the South Down National Park. So, you can take a walk towards Twyford along water meadows, and on St.Catherine’s Hill.

On balance, Winchester is a beautiful historic city not far from London, and it is surely worth a 6_____.

2. Read the text. Match the statements with the passages

Livescribe Echo Smartpen

This pen not only records audio, it also records whatever a user writes and even draws. It allows a user to quickly transfer their notes to a computer or laptop. This is perfect for the classrooms that don’t allow the use of electronics

This device….

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Cobra JumPack

What if your dad could start your car and you were able to charge your mobile devices off the same battery pack? The Cobra JumPack will allow you to do it. With this device you can charge any mobile device from smartphones and tablets to digital cameras at homes, in an office, car or outdoors.

  This device….

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Delorme inReach Explorer

This device is perfect for those that live or work far from cities. It’s a tracker that creates and views routes and navigates with a map. When paired with a mobile phone, it allows a user to connect to a network, no matter where they are. This is great for sending to relatives and emergency situation.

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Bluesmart carry-on

This carry-on suitcase has many different functions. It can be a charger for your phone  and a built-in scale, so a user can quickly ensure it is within the required weight limit. It also has an electronic lock, built-in LED and attractive design, which makes it the ideal carry-on allowing anybody to travel in an emergency situation

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The HTC Re Vive

The HTC Re Vive isn’t just limited to video games as it also offers a portal mini-game and can mimic even common-place settings, such as the kitchen or office. The HTC Re Vive is the first step toward a true virtual reality experience.

This device…