Speaker A. It was late when we arrived at the hotel and we were lucky to get the last vacant room there. The room was on the second floor, it was not large but was cozy and clean. There was little furniture there but it was comfortable and I liked the photos on the walls very much. They showed the mountain peaks. In the morning I saw the same peaks from the window — it was a fantastic view!

Speaker В. Last weekend we went to the mountains. When we got to the airport, we were told that our flight had been delayed and we had to wait there for about two hours. It was very late when, at last, we got to the little inn in the mountains and we felt really tired. But the next morning we forgot all about it — the weather was beautiful and we enjoyed skiing very much. We'll probably go there again next season.

Speaker С. I have to travel a lot because of my job. Usually I fly as it's the quickest way but when I go for a holiday I prefer trains. The train is not as fast as the plane but I like it more anyway. I like reading or looking through the window. It reminds me of my childhood when I travelled to see my grandparents. Modern trains are very comfortable and they don't pollute the environment as much as planes do.

Speaker D. I travel a lot because of my job, but when I'm on holiday I don't stay at home either. I'm curious and travelling is the best way to satisfy my curiosity. I think it's a great way to explore the world, to meet new people and to learn about other cultures and lifestyles. I enjoy trying new dishes and hunting for unusual souvenirs for my family and friends. I find travelling relaxing too.

Speaker E. I have to know everything about tourist routes, hotels, sights and attractions as I work for a travel agency. I help people to choose the trip which is best for them, reserve hotels, buy plane and train tickets and solve their problems if something goes wrong. The first thing I do when I come to the office is check my e-mail and the telephone answering machine for any urgent messages.