<doc id=U3 cat=TEACHERwbB1 arg=TAKE A BREAK> For those who love travelling, travel writing sounds like a dream

job. Not only do travel writers travel for free but they also get to publish their ex periences in guide books. However, as the stories below illustrate, travel writing is no holiday! It was my third day in Madrid doing research on restaurants and cafes. As I was wandering around, I saw this quiet little street and I decided to turn off to the right. I assumed that there would be more cafes, restaurants and tourists in that area but there wasnt a soul in sight. Then I noticed a man running towards me. As he ran past me, he grabbed my bag. I rushed to the nearest police station. They told me that I had been walking in the most dangerous neighbourhood in the city! My publisher had warned me against mountain biking in the Torres del Paine on my own, but I didnt listen. I was really looking forward to the challenge. The area is in a spectacular mountain range and it is the ideal destination for eco-tourism and adventure. What I didnt know was that the weather in the mountains can change unexpectedly a t night. So, although I had saved up to buy expensive bike equipment, I hadnt thought abou t buying the appropriate clothes. It was so cold that night I nearly froze. In the morning, I woke up exhausted and ill but relieved that I was alive! When you choose a tropical or a subtropical resort, you must be careful. Check any information available on the area that you can lay your hands on. This may reveal potential problems that you may not have considered. My story shows that some travel problems can be avoided by doing simple things. Things like wearing a high-factor sun cream or, in my case, checking the expiry date on an antimosquito lotion. On my first night in Cairo, I applied the lotion without checking. As a result, I was bitten by an infected mosquito and ended up in hospital! The car broke down so we had to call the rental company for a replacement. You will need a copy of your birth certificate in order to get a new passport. You ll get a boarding pass at the airline s check-in counter. This train has an excellent buffet car. We will not be able to find our way to that beach without a road map. You should always buy travel insurance before going abroad. During the morning rush hour, the trains are packed with people. The hotel offers room service. Today, I am going to work on foot. Do you enjoy travelling by train? When getting off a train, you must mind the gap between the train and the platfo rm. Keep walking towards that gate. The ticket office is on your left. The plane is boarding at gate 25. Could you give me a lift to the port? Could you drop me off at the port? Some airlines cheat people by charging them too much for tickets. Some airlines rip people off by charging them too much for tickets. Lisa said goodbye to Brian at the train station. Lisa waved Brian off at the tra in station. On our way to Paris, we stayed for a little while in Calais. On our way to Paris we stopped off in Calais. They started on their journey to America full of hope and optimism. They set off for America full of hope and optimism. When the plane left the ground, we got really excited. When the plane took off we got really excited.

I am hoping that Mary and John will return home safe and sound. Now and again I go to Claridge s for my afternoon tea. I m afraid we can t pick and choose. We can only afford a cheap hotel. She lives in the countryside. She can t stand the hustle and bustle of London. When Lisa lost her job we had to scrimp and save for a year. Where do we check in for our flight to Moscow? She stood on the ship s deck and waved to her family. We are planning to go on a cruise to the Aegean Islands this summer. Can you give me a lift to the train station, please? Is this the right platform for the 3:15 train to London? The hotel offers disabled facilities. You d be better off booking your tickets through a reputable travel company. We would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused. Paul lost his temper when the car ran out of petrol. There was a very long queue at the counter. I used to travel a lot when I lived in America. Betty used to be a hotel receptionist before she joined J&J Company. We used to love travelling by boat but now we prefer travelling by plane. Before she met her husband, she used to travel alone. As students, we used to/would take short weekend breaks to London. They used to go away two or three times a year, but now they are too old to trav el. When Brian was younger, he used to/would stay with his grandparents every summer . In the winter we used to/would go on ski trips to Austria or Switzerland. One day, a dog was walking over a bridge carrying a bone in his mouth. When the dog looked down into the water, he saw his own reflection and thought i t was another dog carrying a bone. Immediately the dog started barking at the other dog because he wanted his bon e. As he was barking, the dog dropped his own bone into the river. The bone was lost and the dog learned the lesson that when you wish for more tha n you have, you risk losing everything. After she had broken her kg, she cancelled her trip. By the time she arrived in London, all her friends had left for Edinburgh. Sarah had done a training course before she went white-water rafting. It had already started raining when they reached the airport. By the time Miriam arrived at the port the ship had left. I was very tired when I arrived home. I had been working hard all day. The two boys came into the house. They had a football and they were both very tired. They had been playing football. There was nobody in the kitchen but there was a smell of burnt food. Somebody had been cooking. Ann woke up in the middle of the night. She was frightened and didn t know where she was. She had been dreaming. When I got home, Mike was sitting in front of the TV. His clothes were covered in paint. He had been painting the room. He is a very misinformed boss because he is always absent. Calcutta is an overpopulated city in India. Wigs are hot and uncomfortable to wear. He arrived at a very inconvenient moment. The taxi driver was rude and unfriendly. How was your trip to Berlin? Great! We did a lot of sightseeing and met some really interesting people. How did you break your arm? I was hiking in the Black Forest in Freiburg and I tripped over a rock.

Did you see Claudia at the party? No, we didn t. By the time we arrived, she had already left. When did you realise that you had taken the wrong train? I had just ordered dinner in the buffet car when I heard the announcement. Did Tonia go out? Yes, she did. She had been studying in her room for hours so she decided to take a break. How long had Tim been looking for a job before he was hired at the National Gall ery? Well, he had just graduated from college when he was called for an interview. Why was Andrea so stressed? She had been typing her essay on the computer all morning when it suddenly crash ed. Linda looked so upset when I saw her. I know. She had been crying all day. She lost her dog in the park this morning. Did Nicole leave her job at the bookshop? Yes, she had been working there since 1999 and she felt it was time to move on. By the time I was 27, I had saved enough money to buy a car. Really? I was 31 when I bought my first car. I had been working very hard for years before I had all the money. Why were you so late this morning? I had been driving my car for twenty minutes when I got a flat tyre and had to c all road service. What s the problem? They were trying to fix the machine for hours yesterday but it is still broken. When we were at university, John and I would work on a fishing boat in the summe r. When we were at university, John and I used to work on a fishing boat in the sum mer. When he graduated, he started working as a travel agent in Madrid. He started working as a travel agent in Madrid after he had graduated. As I was getting ready to leave, Monica walked in. I was getting ready to leave when Monica walked in. John and I have been together for 25 years. John and I have been together since that day 25 years ago. After living in Spain for twenty years, we came to London. Before we came to London, we had been living in Spain for twenty years. You must subscribe to our newsletter in order to receive offers, previews etc. You have to subscribe to the newsletter every week. It is possible to receive offers etc, if you subscribe to the newsletter. Laura can book her flight in her own time. Laura must book Leonie s flight as soon as possible. Laura must hurry up and book her flight as soon as possible. If you have teaching experience you can teach English abroad, You can teach English abroad without having teaching experience. When you teach English abroad you must have teaching experience. Did you call the travel agency to book your flight? We booked ours an hour ago. Hurry up. Tickets are going fast! Subscribe to our travel newsletter and receive exclusive offers, previews and gi veaways by e-mail every week. LOST, STOLEN OR MISSING ITEMS MUST BE REPORTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFET Y AT THE AIRPORT. You can get bargain prices if you are over 30. You must be a student to get bargain prices. You must be between 18 and 30 to get bargain prices. Lost, stolen or missing items must be left where they are. Lost, stolen or missing items must be taken to the Department of Public Safety. Anything lost, stolen or missing must be reported to the Department of Public Sa

fety. Lucy spent an hour on the phone trying to book a flight to Edinburgh. The travel agent was polite. The travel agent kept saying how busy he was. The travel agent hadn t heard about the British Airways half-price offer. Lucy cried on the phone. Lucy didn t book her ticket in the end. I wasn t satisfied with the room service. It wasn t efficient at all. I do apologise, sir. How can I help you? How did you find the room? It was dirty and the view was awful. I didn t. What was wrong with your camping holiday? It was not what I had in mind. The campsite was good enough. I didn t like the coach trip. So what do you want us to do? What was the problem? Excuse me, the sheets in our room have not been changed. What do you mean? I m sorry. I ll send someone Up immediately. Good morning, Travel Bookings. How can I help you? I d like information on ferry tickets to Calais, please. When would you like to travel, sir? Tuesday morning. I would like a one way ticket, please. Just a moment, I ll check. The ferry leaves at 7:15 in the morning and then every half hour after that unti l 11:00 at night. Sorry, did you say 7:15? Yes, that s right. Could you tell me how long the journey is? Yes. It takes around 75 minutes, sir. And how much does it cost, please? It s 35. Great. I would like a ticket for the 8:15 ferry, please. Yes, that s right. When would you like to travel? Just a moment, I ll check I would like a ticket. How can I help you? It takes around 75 minutes. You work at a teen magazine. The editor has asked you to write a short story entitled. The best holiday I ve ever had. We were all in good spirits after spending the whole summer camping in Europe. Italy was our final destination and we were setting up camp for the very last ti me. We were staying at a fantastic campsite, big trees shaded our tent. At night you could hear voices happily chatting in the darkness and insects buzz ing in the trees. One evening, we decided to go to a traditional Italian restaurant. We had been cooking for ourselves most nights, so it seemed like a real treat to have someone prepare our meal for us. Everyone got dressed up in their best clothes and we headed off towards the town . The food was delicious.

We tucked into all kinds of pasta, pizzas and juicy fresh fish dishes. Then, after we d finished eating there was a special dancing demonstration by so me of the locals. We clapped and cheered as they whirled around the dance floor. Then, they made us have a go. No one was very good but we had a great time trying to get the moves right. When the music finally stopped we noticed that everything in the restaurant was shaking from side to side. "Quick! Get under the tables. It s an earthquake," shouted one of the waiters. We hadn t noticed the ground moving before as we had been concentrating on danci ng! We were trembling with fear by the time the earthquake was over. It only lasted a minute, but it seemed like much longer. Luckily, no one was injured and the restaurant wasn t damaged, apart from a few broken plates and glasses. One thing is certain though, my friends and I will always remember the night whe n our dancing nearly brought the house down! As I was driving home, it started to rain. Suddenly the road became very slippery. Then, out of nowhere a dog ran out in front of the car. The dog disappeared from view and I slammed on the brakes. Luckily, I had learned how to drive in dangerous conditions and I stopped very q uickly. As I was getting out of the car, the dog wagged his tail. He was absolutely fine. I could hear the wind howling around me. It was quite dark that night and it felt strange to be out in the wilderness all alone. Always took on the bright side of life, kids, Mr Frisbain used to tell us. Have you ever travelled by train on a warm summer night? I am sure you all know what a bargain is. I was exhausted because I had been shopping all afternoon. It s going to be all right, John said to me. We were trembling with fear but we were happy to be alive. Why does it always have to be so difficult? My father had become the hero of the day and I was extremely proud of him. "Don t walk under a ladder. It s bad luck." my granny used to say. Why, for no reason at all, do you feel scared when you walk into some rooms? It was so quiet, I could hear my stomach rumbling. We were all lying on the floor as the bank robbers took the money. The man behind the counter had saved us all with his bravery. We were all extremely grateful. I often think back and laugh to myself. I met my husband because he dropped a pot of paint on me while he was painting a window frame. Just as well I m not superstitious! I can still hear the words of the fortune teller and shudder to myself. "Beware the house of the rising sun," she had said. Your editor at University Magazine has asked you to write a story entitled "The happiest day of my life". </doc>