IGCSE English as a Second Language Workbook (fourth edition)

Unit 1: Focus on reading skills

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Match words from the questions in Activity C2 with the definitions below. a Small islands.

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Read the text about the Isles of Scilly, then answer the questions from Activity C2.

Discover the Isles of Scilly by air or sea

b A small building for Christian worship.

c A tower or other tall structure to warn or guide

ships at sea.

d A quantity of precious metals, gems or other

valuable objects.

e Name of a place off the south-western coast of

Britain.

f

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Something that carries people and objects from one place to another.

Write down the type of answer that each of the questions in Activity C2 requires. a a number (How many … ?) b c d e f g h

The Isles of Scilly Steamship Group provides you with two great choices to enjoy a day trip to the islands.

Whether you choose to cruise on Scillonian III or to fly on Skybus (the islands’ own airline), and whatever time of year you visit, you will be sure to enjoy the natural beauty of the islands.

Exotic plants and wild flowers, ancient cairns and crumbling castles, sparkling white sands and an azure sea – all the treasures of the islands await you. Only 45 kilometres from England’s Land’s End, but with a real hint of the Tropics.

The Isles are populated by a community of 2000 islanders and there are five inhabited islands to explore to make your day trip one to remember.

Inter-island launches are available from St Mary’s quay. Check times and tides for availability.

St Mary’s, where the airport is situated, is the largest of the islands. Hugh Town, its capital, is the commercial centre and offers a great choice of shops, restaurants and cafés. You will find the Tourist Information Centre at the Old Wesleyan Chapel in Hugh Town.

Don’t miss the exhibits at the museum or a walk round the Garrison and the Elizabethan fort, now known as the Star Castle Hotel. There are many walks, nature trails and safe white-sand beaches.

The other inhabited islands are St Martin’s, Bryher, Tresco and St Agnes. On the latter is a 17th-century lighthouse, the second oldest in Britain, as well as an inn and a café for refreshments. The beaches at Porth Conger and the Cove are great for swimming. a b c d e f g h

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