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Experiences 7

D. Match the paragraph headings with the text. There
are two extra headings.

a. Allow yourself some space during the trip
b. Be prepared to pay more than you planned to
c. Check out what you need to take
d. Decide how much you want to spend
e. Plan all your activities before travelling
f. Think about who’s sharing with who

E. Find the words in the text on page 86 with similar
meaning.

1. very good friends (introduction)
2. how much money you want to spend
(paragraph 1)
3. someone who likes to get up in the morning
(paragraph 2)
4. a dirty, messy place (paragraph 2)
5. elegant, smart (paragraph 3)

6. planned, organised (paragraph 3)
7. all day, every day (paragraph 4)
8. people staying in a hotel (paragraph 4)

F. Complete the text using the words in the boxes below.

amenities buffet check-in front desk hostel housekeeping linen vacancies

When we first arrived at our 1 , we went to the 2 . Because we’d arrived
early, we couldn’t 3 yet, so we left our suitcases and went to get some lunch. We went
back later and were told our room was ready. But when we went in, we were surprised to find dirty
4 on the bed, so we went back down to reception to complain. They apologised but
said the 5 team had left for the day and couldn’t change the bedding for us. We asked if
we could move to another room, but they said they had no 6 . So we decided to get our
money back and find another place to stay. It was a shame as the hostel had great 7 , like
a games room and 8 breakfast – but there was no way I was sleeping on someone else’s
sheets!

G. Work in a group of four to plan a week-long trip together. Discuss the following questions.

• How much do you want to spend on transport and accommodation?
• Where are you going to go? How are you going to get there?
• Where are you going to stay?
• What can you do while you’re there? Is there anything special you need to take?

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