## Step 2 - Reading

Reading
You’re going to read an article about someone who became a travel writer.
First, write down the topics that you think will be mentioned in the text.

- A romance
- Social media
- An accident
- A family argument
- Note taking
- A summer camp
- A TV show
- Rejection

Now read the article and check your answers.

The world at your feet: The life of a travel writer

Now read the text again. Complete the sentences with a word from the text.

At the end of the text, Esrock writes:
“Anything you can do to broaden your experience before you go to university or before you start working is only going to help you, because it’s an education—it’s life education.”
Make a list with your partner. What other things besides travel can help you gain a ‘life education’. Say why.
You’re going to watch a video in which some passionate employees explain why they enjoy working at Tourism Australia (TA).
Which of the opinions do you think you will hear? Write.

1. I’m proud of the quality that we produce at TA.
2. I just love Australia!
3. I enjoy working with my colleagues.
4. We create new things, and create new boundaries.
5. It’s a huge business with lots of different aspects.
6. No-one ever disagrees because we all have the same opinion.
7. I like the responsibility.
8. I enjoy all the travel that my job involves.

Now watch the video and compare your answers of page 2.

http://www.tourism.australia.com

Would you like to work for Tourism Australia?

- Give your reasons. State at least three reasons.