10 Questions
Match the following activities with the writer's preference:
Sitting around and doing nothing = Not preferred Shopping = Preferred Action packed breaks = Preferred Sitting on a boat = Not preferred
Match the following sentiments with the writer's experience:
Inspiration = Before the holiday Surprise = During the holiday Disinterest = Before the holiday Relaxation = During the holiday
Match the following adjectives with the writer's description of the scenery:
Boring = Not used Beautiful = Used Exciting = Not used Deadly = Not used
Match the following food descriptions with the writer's experience:
Spicy = Food on the holiday Sweet = Not mentioned Savory = Not mentioned Bland = Not mentioned
Match the following phrases with the writer's feeling about the holiday:
A holiday in heaven = Ending feeling Like a waste of time = Not mentioned Not my cup of tea = Not mentioned A change of pace = Before the holiday
The writer prefers action packed breaks.
True
The writer found the holiday boring.
False
The writer enjoys sitting around and doing nothing.
False
The writer liked the food on the holiday.
True
The writer's job is travel.
True
Study Notes
Traveler's Unexpected Delight
- The writer's job is related to travel, yet they were surprised by a particular holiday.
- The writer is not fond of relaxing and doing nothing, instead preferring action-packed breaks and shopping.
- The initial idea of sitting on a boat going nowhere did not appeal to them.
- However, the experience turned out to be extremely relaxing and the scenery was beautiful.
- The writer did not want the holiday to end because of its calming nature.
- The delicious spicy food added to the holiday's appeal, making it feel like a "holiday in heaven".
Traveler's Unexpected Delight
- The writer's job is related to travel, yet they were surprised by a particular holiday.
- The writer is not fond of relaxing and doing nothing, instead preferring action-packed breaks and shopping.
- The initial idea of sitting on a boat going nowhere did not appeal to them.
- However, the experience turned out to be extremely relaxing and the scenery was beautiful.
- The writer did not want the holiday to end because of its calming nature.
- The delicious spicy food added to the holiday's appeal, making it feel like a "holiday in heaven".
A travel writer initially skeptical of a relaxing holiday ends up falling in love with the calming experience and beautiful scenery. Discover how their expectations were turned upside down.
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