Cover of the textbook Outcomes Upper-Intermediate - Student's Book

The key answer of exercise 2

The key to exercise solutions in chapter 11 - The trip of a lifetime for the textbook Outcomes Upper-Intermediate - Student's Book with authors Hugh Dellar and Andrew Walkley from National Geographic Learning

Question

Read about the three journeys on page 101. Answer the questions.

Answer

1

  • Artur → liked the Rolling Stones song – it represented a dream of America.
  • Felix → studies Chinese and has always loved trains.
  • Roisin → a friend was doing it and she decided to join her.

2

  • Artur → Good – they became better friends.  Bad – bumpy / desolate scenery / occasional row.
  • Felix → Good – met interesting people / guides / amazing countryside. Bad – not much, perhaps being stuck on a train.
  • Roisin → Good – spiritual journey / incredible scenery / refreshing. Bad – didn’t speak Spanish / blisters on her feet.

3 and 4 Students’ own answers