1)fill in "the" where necessary. 1. last year we visited canada and united states. 2. is much larger that europe. 3. we went spain for our holidays and swam in mediterranean. 4. next year we are going skiing in swiss alps. 5. was first climbed in 1953. 6. is the longest river . 7. tom has visited most countries in europe. 8. kingdom consists of great britain and ireland 2) make new sentences from these questions. 1. what does that sign mean? i 2. where did you buy your computer? can't you 3. where does dan go? have you got any 4. why were you crying? i want to 5. where is the railway station? could you tell 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.

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