Reading I

Do you like travelling?

In this article, you will find 100 reasons to travel and discover the world.

1) Click on the following link and read the first 15 reasons.


100 reasons to travel the world


2) Are the following statements true (T) or false (F)?


- Travelling can help you discover different civilizations and traditions.
- There are more than one thousand countries in the world. 
- When you travel, you will always find people that you like. 
- According to the author, gastronomy is one of the best pleasures in life. 
- Travelling is so much fun that you will never miss home.
- Tourists usually pay more for things than locals. 
- If you plan your trip in advance, you will never need to change it. 


3) Find a synonym of these words in the texts: 


a) Money (reason no. 8)
b) Holiday (reason no. 6)
c) Boring (reason no. 6)
d) Mobile phone (reason no. 10)
e) Delicious (reason no. 11)
f) (To) eliminate (reason no. 13)


4) Choose one of the reasons you have read and explain why it is the most important reason for you to travel. (2-3 sentences)


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Reading II

1) Read the following text:

2) Answer the questions below: 

1. If you don’t want to spend much money it’s better to look for:
        a) Economical accommodation
        b) Luxury accommodation
        c) Expensive hotels

2. The deposit is:
        a) Extra money that you pay for accommodation but it’s returned at the end of your stay.
        b) Extra money that you pay if you book in advance and it’s not returned. 

        c) Extra money that you pay for breakfast.

3. For long holidays abroad it is better to go:
        a) To Tourist Information Centres
        b) To travel agencies
        c) To information desks

4. When you go to a travel agency: 

        a) You choose when you want to travel.

        b) They tell you the date of your trip.
        c) They decide when you come back.
 5. Rafting and parachuting are appropriate activities for: 

       a) People who enjoy nature.

       b) People who don’t like taking risks.

       c) People who are attracted by city life. 

3) Now, read the following advertisements. Choose the one that you would like to do and explain why in a few sentences.

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