Unit 4 Our world Reading Part 3 Exam advice Make sure you underline the parts of the text which give you the answers. Look at the statements below about a tour in Norway. Read the text below to decide if each statement is correct or incorrect. If it is correct, mark A in the box. If it is not correct, mark B in the box. A B 1 The majority of Sami people live in Norway. 2 A bus takes you all the way from Tromsø to Karasjok. 3 You will learn to sing special songs called Joik. 4 You are likely to see the Northern Lights if the weather conditions are good. 5 You have to pay extra to do the optional activities. 6 The special swimming suit allows you to swim under the ice in the Barents Sea. 7 On the Reindeer Sled Ride, a guide will drive the reindeer. 8 People of all ages can do the optional activities. Winter Adventure in Norway Norway There will also be the chance to do some optional This new tour takes you up to the far north of Norway, deep inside the Arctic Circle, to meet the Sami people and find out about their way of life. The Sami people live in four countries: Norway, Sweden, Finland and Russia. There are about 70,000 Sami in total with around 40,000 in Norway, 20,000 in Sweden, 6,000 in Finland and 2,000 in Russia. The voyage begins in the port of Tromsø, in Norway. You travel from here to Karasjok in the heart of Norwegian Lapland, or Sapmi, as the Sami call it. The journey starts on board The North Cape, cruising along the wild and unspoilt coast to Kirknes, which is located just 10km from the Russian border, and continues by bus inland to Karasjok. During our two-night stay in Karasjok you will visit the Sami Cultural Park to learn about the history and the future of the Sami and enjoy the rare opportunity Reindeer Sled Ride to listen to the Sami traditional singing, known as Joik. Also included is an evening walk wearing snow shoes in search of the Northern Lights. If the skies are clear there is a good chance you will be rewarded with a spectacular display as waves of colour fill the night sky. half-day trips (additional prices available on request): Bathing in the Barents Sea Snowmobiles transport you to the Barents Sea, and with special survival suits to keep you warm, you can enjoy the unique experience of floating in the icy waters. Hot tea and a sauna are available after your swim. • Reindeer Sled Ride This magical experience is one you will never forget. The reindeer sled ride will take you along old Sami paths where you can enjoy the peace and silence of the ancient forest. Each sled takes two people and you can take it in turns to guide the reindeer. Cross-country skiing This is the national sport of Norway and a wonderful way to experience the beauty of the landscape and get some exercise at the same time. Please note - these optional trips are only suitable for children of 12 years and over. On the final day you will travel by bus to Laksely airport for your return flight home. 16) Unit 4 W
