A travel adventure
Where should we go on holiday?
Sandra Marttinen
Sandra has decided to take a vacation. But where should she go? The question is best answered by making an appointment with a travel agent. She invites her friend, Donita to go with her. At the agency
travel agent a professional trip planner tropical a hot, humid climate cruise ship passenger ship for leisure vacation
Comprehension questions 1. Why does Sandra want to go on a vacation? 2. Does she want to go to Alaska? 3. Why doesn’t Donita want to go to Hawaii?
Answers
(Comprehension questions)
1. It has been a very long, cold winter.
She wants to go somewhere warm.
2. No, she has been there already.
3. She went thA call from the travel agent
Torsten Daerr
The next day, Sandra receives a call from the travel agent. She wonders if there are more problems. However, the agent is only calling to give her some information and to ask a few questions.
passport document issued by government to prove
citizenship of owner
emergency an unexpected event that must be
handled immediately
stateroComprehension questions 1. Why is Sandra worried when Jan calls her? 2. Why does Jan need their passport numbers? 3. Does Sandra want an expensive stateroom? Why or why not?<
Answers (Comprehension questions) 1. Some of the parrots are endangered. There are very few left in the world. 2. The Sikye, and the Bananquit. 3. Yes, the Sandpiper, Barn Owl, and
A Dangerous Conclusion (1)
Torsten Daerr
During the night, the ship has sailed on to Oranjestad, Aruba. Because it is Palm Sunday in a predominately Catholic country, almost all businesses are shut down. But the women have reserved a ride on
