Reading
Task 1
Tips on Travelling Abroad
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Make sure that you have all the necessary vaccinations and that you have renewed all important
prescriptions. Also, take some key pills with you. Yes, even the most historic European
neighbourhood has a drugstore. It might even be marked on the map in your guidebook. But do you
want to be running around Germany late at night, looking for aspirin?
AKeep emergency numbers at hand
BTake care of your documents
CBring guidebooks
DCheck your credit cards
EEnsure to have local cash
FCarry a medical kit
GMake reservations
HRegister with your embassy
Tips on Travelling Abroad
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To avoid any problems, double-check the expiration date of your passport. If necessary, renew your
passport. Secondly, get it copied. If your passport gets stolen or lost, you want to be sure that you
can still get back into the country, or be able to prove your citizenship.
AKeep emergency numbers at hand
BTake care of your documents
CBring guidebooks
DCheck your credit cards
EEnsure to have local cash
FCarry a medical kit
GMake reservations
HRegister with your embassy
Tips on Travelling Abroad
________________
Here are some important contacts to store in your phone:
— the nearest consulate or embassy
— local police and fire stations
— nearby hospital or medical centre
— any other contacts you may need in trouble!
AKeep emergency numbers at hand
BTake care of your documents
CBring guidebooks
DCheck your credit cards
EEnsure to have local cash
FCarry a medical kit
GMake reservations
HRegister with your embassy
Task 2
Johan Reinhard: A Real Story
In 1995, among ice and volcanic ash 20,700 feet high in the Andes, Johan Reinhard discovered a
500-year-old Inca mummy. Reinhard is an explorer at the National Geographic Society. Here’s his
story in his own words.
I grew up in a small town in Illinois where the possibilities for exciting exploration were limited.
But for a young boy, it was still an adventure to go camping along the river that flowed through the
town. My father’s job as a detective meant that I had a fascination with trying to solve “mysteries”
as well. My childhood memories are of using fingerprinting and powder that showed up under
ultraviolet light. And fishing and hunting took me outdoors. I read about the adventures of the
Hardy Boys, then those of modern-day explorers, and I kept wondering why I couldn’t do some of
the same things. When I turned 16, I joined a railroad line gang, working with Southerners and
travelling throughout the Midwest. I learned two valuable lessons: I could earn a living in difficult
circumstances simply by working hard, and I was fascinated learning about people with a cultural
background different from my own. I used my savings from the line gang to travel alone to Brazil,
where I came into contact with jungle tribes. Back in the U.S., I began scuba diving, cave exploring,
skydiving, and mountain climbing.
When I began studying cultural anthropology and archaeology at the University of Arizona, I saw
unlimited possibilities for combining the outdoor skills I'd learned with anthropology in remote
parts of the world. The next step seemed only logical: I decided I'd learn more by studying
anthropology in a foreign country, since I'd be “living” anthropology while studying it in a different
language. Once I had studied cinematography and learned to analyse unwritten languages, I felt
ready for the career I'd foreseen for myself while still a boy: anthropological research.
With anthropology, my desire to visit little-known places could be combined with my interest in
understanding other cultures. To me it seemed like I would be solving mysteries. I was fascinated
by questions like: Why did people in the past build such unusual structures (such as giant drawings
in the sand) in such difficult places (such as mountaintops)?
How can someone become an explorer? It is not necessary to be a great athlete, but it is necessary to
be fit and to know how to take care of oneself and others in an emergency. Practical skills, such as
mapping and auto repair, are always useful! Key is speaking a foreign language and being trained in
a field of science. But perhaps one of the most important necessities is being able to form friendly
relationships with diverse people under difficult circumstances (a good sense of humour is critical).
Determination and a sense of responsibility may be enough for some expeditions.
What are Johan Reinhard’s earliest memories about?
Afishing with his father in the local river
Bspending summer holidays in a camp
Cexperimenting with detective methods
Dlearning about aboriginal jungle tribes
What did Johan Reinhard spend his first money on?
Ahis journey through the Midwest
Bhis studies at the University of Arizona
Ctravelling to South America
Dlearning unwritten languages
What is NOT important for becoming an explorer, according to the author?
Ato be able to solve mysteries
Bto be in good physical condition
Cto be able to cope with difficulties
Dto get along with different people
What is TRUE of Johan Reinhard, according to the text?
AHe has earned a huge sum of money.
BHe has made a great discovery.
CHe has contributed to cinematography.
DHe has sailed round the world.
Task 3
Great Outings
Culloden Battlefield
The battle lines have been redrawn at the Culloden Battlefield. With the site restored as closely as
possible to that seen on that day in April 1746, Culloden now boasts a visitor centre and interactive
exhibition. Follow characters who were actually involved in the battle in the exhibition, experience
the true horror of the battle in the 360-degree immersive film, take a battlefield tour, and watch the
daily Living History presentations.
Which advertisement mentions that you can ___________?
Alisten to recorded information
Bfeel part of a historic event
Cmake a sculpture of your own
Dkeep little kids entertained
Ehelp make your dream come true
Fbe taught some professional skills
Gbuy the least expensive national clothes
Hbe stopped by weather conditions
New Era Cruises
Eco-friendly boat trips on the Beauly Firth from North Kessock. It’s a good chance to admire fine
scenery plus to see dolphins and other wildlife. The boat admits up to 8 passengers. Duration is
approximately 40 minutes. Most days May — September, weather and tide permitting.
Which advertisement mentions that you can ___________?
Alisten to recorded information
Bfeel part of a historic event
Cmake a sculpture of your own
Dkeep little kids entertained
Ehelp make your dream come true
Fbe taught some professional skills
Gbuy the least expensive national clothes
Hbe stopped by weather conditions
Hugh Miller Birthplace, Cottage and Museum
Hugh Miller Birthplace Cottage and Museum presents Hugh Miller’s many talents, including his
being a stonemason, geologist, writer, editor and church reformer through a variety of exhibitions.
The 17th century cottage, where Hugh was born in 1802, has an audio tour which tells of its history.
Which advertisement mentions that you can ___________?
Alisten to recorded information
Bfeel part of a historic event
Cmake a sculpture of your own
Dkeep little kids entertained
Ehelp make your dream come true
Fbe taught some professional skills
Gbuy the least expensive national clothes
Hbe stopped by weather conditions
