The travel bug (2)

Here some questions about the text. Discuss the questions with a partner.
Read the text again if necessary.
Then write down your answers  in your notebook.

Questions:

  1. Is the writer for or against travelling? How can you tell?
  2. What is the goal of the first, the second and the third paragraph?
  3. Is there a relation between the paragraphs? If so, what kind?
  4. Do you think the third paragraph is objective? Why (not)?
  5. Do you agree with the writer? Why (not)?

The travel bug
Have you ever had the desire to wander the world and see what was out there? While some people prefer to stay in the comfort of their own home, others have been bitten by the travel bug and can't wait to explore the world. Exotic places call to them. "Come visit me and I will show you my mysteries," they say.

Every year millions of people pack their suitcases or put on backpacks and flock to visit the seven continents of the world. They wander through the castles and museums of Europe, and the cities and natural wonders of North and South America. Some visit the vast exotic cultures of Asia, Africa and the Middle East. The great outback of Australia is a wonderland for those who go there. And a few lucky people even make it to the most mysterious continent on the earth- Antarctica.

Why do people want to explore the world? It gives them a better perspective about the earth and the people living on it. It opens their minds, it gives them a feeling of accomplishment, and it makes them feel alive. So save some money, get your passport ready, and see the world. It will change your life forever.

 

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