Share a travel story where something completely unexpected happened—for better or worse. Use: relevant past forms, a bolt from the blue, a stroke of luck, impromptu visit, etched on your memory.
Do you think people romanticize “the good old days” of travel? Was it genuinely better in the past? Use: relevant past forms, good old days, thereby, perilous, there was a lack of.
What did you learn about the desert in Listening Part 2? Use: barren wasteland, the last frontier, do justice, there’s a lot to be said for, pile on and strip off.
Do you prefer journeys that are meticulously planned or ones that are more spontaneous? Why? Use: discerning, world-class, iconic, go-to, fleeting/flying, take exception to.
What’s the best and worst flight experience you’ve had? What factors made it so? Use: relevant past forms, long-haul, bumpy, smooth, far-flung, unforeseen, held up due to.
Would you rather explore a bustling capital city or the quiet of a backwater village? Discuss the pros and cons. Use: bustling, leisurely, far from the madding crowd, live off the grid, shoddy, hustle and bustle.
