Unit 3 Page 27 Lesson C3A

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1. Listening and speaking

Travel talk

A. Listen to an interview on a radio show. In what order does Jill Ryan talk about these experiences? Number the photos.

Welcome to Travel Talk. I’m your host, Ray Martin. My guest today is travel writer Jill Ryan. Jill has traveled around the world many times. Her new book is called A Traveler’s Tales. Jill, welcome to Travel Talk.

Thank you, Ray. It’s great to be here.

Jill, you have the most interesting life. You must really love traveling.

Yeah, I really do. I love learning new things about the world.

Well, let’s talk about your new book. You know, you’ve been to some of the most interesting places in the world.

I really have. I feel so lucky.

So, then, tell me: What’s the most interesting place you’ve ever been to?

Well, one really interesting place I’ve visited is Petra, in Jordan. It’s the most unusual ancient city. There’s a picture of it in my book.

Look at that! The city is all rock. That’s amazing!

It really is. Actually, the name Petra means “city of rock”.

I see. Now, you’ve been to some beautiful natural places, too. What’s the most beautiful place you’ve seen?

Hmmm… That’s a difficult question. There are so many beautiful places… Well, Antarctica has the most beautiful natural features I’ve ever seen.

Yeah, it sure does. I’m looking at the picture in your book. Wow. OK, let’s talk about your best and worst vacations. What’s the best vacation you’ve had?

My trip to Copper Canyon in Mexico last year was the best vacation. Here’s a picture of the canyon. The colors are wonderful.

Wow, they sure are. So, what’s the most exciting thing you’ve done on a trip?

Do you see the train in the picture? I rode that train through the Copper Canyon, and it was the most exciting thing I’ve ever done.

I bet. It looks fantastic. I should go there myself. I love trains!

Yeah, you really should. It’s the best train ride!

OK. Well, now I have to ask: What was your worst vacation?

Well, two years ago, I took a Caribbean cruise. The cruise was great, but I got very sick with the flu or something. I had to stay in my room for four days. I didn’t see or do anything. It was the worst trip!

Yeah, it sure sounds terrible. Well, Jill, I want to thank you for being on Travel Talk.

You’re welcome, Ray. It was my pleasure.