1)Fill in "the" where necessary.
1. Last year we visited ... Canada and ... United States.
2. ...Asia is much larger that ... Europe.
3. We went to... Spain for our holidays and swam in ... Mediterranean.
4. Next year we are going skiing in ... Swiss Alps.
5. ...Everest was first climbed in 1953.
6. ...Nile is the longest river in...Africa.
7. Tom has visited most countries in ...western Europe.
8. ...United Kingdom consists of ... Great Britain and ...Northern Ireland
2) Make new sentences from these questions.
1. What does that sign mean? I wonder...
2. Where did you buy your computer? Can't you remember...?
3. Where does Dan go? Have you got any idea...?
4. Why were you crying? I want to know...
5. Where is the railway station? Could you tell me...?
3) Choose the correct item.
1.(So/Because of) the fact that there was a snowstorm, all train departures were cancelled.
2.(Because/Due to) the traffic, I arrived at the office late.
3. I'd like to spend a weekend in the mountainous area (because/that's why) I am fond of climbing.
4. Australia is separated from the other continents. (Due to/ That's why) its wildlife is so unique.