Speaking PET for Students No 8

Part 1
1. What form of transport do you prefer to use? Why?
I prefer to travel by car because it means that I have my own space. Also,
the buses and trains in my city are usually overcrowded; my car is much more
comfortable.
2. How much time do you spend travelling on a normal day?
I probably spend about an hour and a half travelling to and from work. I
travel during the rush hours, so there is quite a lot of traffic.
3. What do you do while you are travelling?
I usually listen to the radio or a CD. In the morning I like to listen to the
news to find out what is happening in the world.
4. Do you ever have problems with transport?
Yes, as I said, I get stuck in traffic on my way to and from work. I used to
get annoyed by traffic jams, but now I'm used to them.

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1. In your country, how do people treat visitors from abroad?

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I think we treat visitors well. People in the UK are very open-minded and
welcoming, and we enjoy the mix of cultures that immigration and tourism bring.
Most UK cities, for example, are really cosmopolitan, and you can meet visitors
from every part of the world.w
2. Do you think hospitality towards visitors is less important than it was
in the past?
In my city, maybe it’s true that hospitality is less important nowadays, but that’s
only because we are so used to seeing visitors from different countries, so we
treat it as a normal part of life and nothing too special.
3. What are the advantages of staying with a friend compared to staying
in a hotel when visiting a foreign country?
If you stay with a friend, you benefit from someone with local knowledge of the
best places to visit. You can also get to know the character and customs of the
local people, and for me, this is one of the most interesting aspects of a visit to
another country. On the other hand, if you stay in a hotel, you are forced to
discover the new place on your own, so it’s more of an adventure.

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