2025 Travelling. RNE (tasks 1-9)

You will hear a dialogue. Determine which of the given statements A-G correspond with the contents of the text (1-True), which do not correspond (2-False) and which are not given in the text i. e. according to the text it is impossible to give either a positive or a negative answer (3-Not stated). You will hear the recording twice. A. Jerry does not want to travel to a crowded place this summer. B. Jerry thinks that his last year journey to Paris was perfect. C. Kate would prefer to go to a popular European tourist resort. D. Jerry is going to swim in the sea in Egypt. E. Jerry will take part in several archaeological excavations held in Luxor. F. Kate thinks that booking in advance is important. G. Jerry has discovered that prices at the chosen five-star hotel are high.

You will hear 6 monologues. Match each speaker’s monologues 1-6 with the statements given in the list A-G. Each statement can only be used once. One of the statements is extra. You will hear the recording twice. A. He likes to visit places that other tourists don't normally go. B. He prefers holidays that have been carefully planned. C. He finds it difficult to communicate when he is abroad. D. He likes holidays where he doesn't have to make many arrangements. E. He likes holidays where he has the chance to meet people. F. He enjoys visiting places he knows something about. G. He prefers to spend his holidays doing something.

You will hear an interview. In tasks 3-9 choose number 1, 2 or 3. You will hear the recording twice. 3. Chase's interest in travelling is due to ... 1) his studying at school. 2) his personality. 3) going to college. 4. When Chase learnt about couchsurfing, he ... 1) got interested in it. 2) asked his friends for details. 3) decided to become a host. 5. According to Chase, the best way to succeed in couchsurfing is by ... 1) setting up a creative blog. 2) presenting your personal data well. 3) having a real photo of yourself on the site. 6. While travelling Chase realised that ... 1) it's better to couchsurf when you are young. 2) couchsurfing depends on age. 3) it's the person not the age that is important. 7. Couchsurfing made Chase understand that ... 1) there is nothing to worry about the strangers. 2) the more you travel, the more you learn about the locals. 3) there are great differences in cultures. 8. The hobby made Chase ... 1) more self-assured. 2) more generous to others. 3) more occupied in travelling. 9. Chase believes that in the future ... 1) he'll be travelling with his friends. 2) he'll make his dream true. 3) wherever he goes he'll find a sole mate.