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READING 1: “Tips for travelling alone” (A1 Reading test)
Read the text and for questions 1 to 6 choose the correct answer. Write the chosen option
with the letter A-B-C
“Tips for travelling alone”
Travelling alone seems scary if it’s the first time you are going to leave the comfort of home. You will probably
think about the potential risks or difficult situations. What happens if I get ill, or have an accident? Isn’t it
dangerous to go out alone at night? What happens if I get attacked? Isn’t it strange to eat at restaurants alone
all the time?
Most travellers have these worries and more before their first trip alone, but all these fears disappear when
they see all the benefits of this great experience. Here I’m going to give you 3 tips on how to travel alone and
have a good time.
Speak the language

Humans are sociable creatures. We all need to talk to other people. If you are travelling alone, it’s a good idea
to go somewhere you speak the language.
Sleep with the locals

Hotels are comfortable but very lonely, and hostels are perfect for people who travel alone, but you will only
speak with other tourists. Try to rent a room in an apartment. This will give you a connection with local
residents and they can give you a lot of tips on what you can do.
Don’t be shy
Don’t be afraid of asking. Ask for directions in the street, or ask about the place, the culture or the customs to
the local people that you find in bars, parks, etc. You will be surprised how much people like to talk about their
town or their culture. Remember you are alone. Asking can be an effective way to start a conversation and
meet new people.
1. The writer thinks that travelling alone is... ________

a. dangerous.
2. The writer wants to... ________

a. help people who want to travel alone.
b. talk about the possible risks of travelling alone.
c. talk about his or her experiences travelling.
3. If you travel alone, it’s a good idea... ________

a. to learn the language of the place before you go there.
b. to go to a place where you can speak their language.
c. to speak to other tourists.
4. The writer thinks that if you travel alone, hostels are... _______
a. the best option.
b. very good but not the best option.
c. worse than hotels.
5. The local residents can help you... ________

a. to find a good hotel or hostel.
b. by giving you ideas for your trip.
c. to find a cheap room that you can rent.
6. The best thing about asking is that... _________

a. you get the information you need.
b. you can find the places where you are going.
c. you can talk to the local people.
READING 2: “How my life has changed” (A2 English reading test)

Read a text about how Sarah’s life was in the past and how it is now. For questions 1 to 8,
choose the correct answer. Write the chosen option with the letter A-B-C
“How my life has changed”

I used to work on cruise ships as a musician. I travelled a lot! I spent the month before the first
lockdown in four continents! I used to get up really early, drive to the airport and fly to a port
across the world and get on a ship just to get to work! Then I used to spend between three and
fourteen days on the ship. The ships were great. The food was excellent, and the staff were
brilliant. The ship stopped at fantastic places, and I often used to spend the afternoon at the
beach drinking cocktails or sightseeing. But there were disadvantages too. I often didn’t know
anyone on the ship. But the passengers all knew me, and they used to talk to me every time I
left my cabin. I didn’t have any privacy. Of course, I had to chat to them politely even when I
wasn’t in the mood.
But now, everything has changed. The cruises aren’t running now, and I don’t know when they
will run again, and I’ve been in my flat for a year. I never used to spend much time here, and I
haven’t spent a whole year in England for over twenty years! But I’ve enjoyed it. I bought a
bike last year, and I’ve found some great beach cafes that I never used to know about. I also
bought a campervan, and I drove around the coast. I always used to prefer beaches in the
Caribbean and the Mediterranean to British beaches. The weather is much better for a start!
But I found some beautiful places last year. I could park on the beach in some places and run
straight into the sea! They were much less touristy and more peaceful than the places where
the cruise ships go.
I’m spending a lot more time alone now. I didn’t use to be alone much when I was working. But
since the pandemic started, I have developed new relationships with people who I didn’t use to
know very well. I always used to prefer the company of entertainers and people who like to
travel. I used to think that people with normal jobs were boring. But since last year, I’ve got to
know some really interesting, strong, kind and caring people! So that’s been really valuable.
1. Sarah didn't use to have to _________
a. travel long distances to work.
b. get up early.
c. manage staff on the ship.
2. Sarah used to ____ around the world. _______

a. perform in concert halls
b. take her bike
c. relax on beaches
3. Sarah didn’t use to like _________

a. the lack of privacy on beaches.
b. her colleagues on the ship.
c. talking politely to strangers.
4. Sarah is spending ____ at home than before. _______

a. more time
b. less time
c. about the same amount of time
5. Sarah went on bike rides and found some nice _______

a. cafes
b. beaches
c. parks
6. Sarah disliked British beaches because ___ beaches in other countries. ________
a. there are more people than on
b. the weather is worse than on
c. they are not as beautiful as
7. Sarah spent ____ time alone in the past compared to now. __________
a. less
b. more
c. a similar amount of
8. Talking about relationships, Sarah ___ now than in the past. _________
a. has deeper relationships
b. appreciates normal people more
c. is kinder and more caring
Extra activity: Answer about your own experience, use Conditional forms
a) Which suggestion or tip would you give if someone from another country had a trip to
Chile?
b) Which places should someone visit if this came to this city, Santiago?
c) What would your life change if you finished your regular education soon?
d) How would you feel if you got all your dreams in a short time?

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Evaluation in process: Reading Comprehension

“Tips for travelling alone”

Speak the language

Sleep with the locals

1. The writer thinks that travelling alone is... ________

2. The writer wants to... ________

3. If you travel alone, it’s a good idea... ________

5. The local residents can help you... ________

6. The best thing about asking is that... _________

READING 2: “How my life has changed” (A2 English reading test)

“How my life has changed”

2. Sarah used to around the world. ___

3. Sarah didn’t use to like _________

4. Sarah is spending at home than before. ___

5. Sarah went on bike rides and found some nice _______

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