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1. Read the text below and answer the questions

The unforgettable trip to Japan

Photo of Tokyo city

Last month, Tom and Lily went on a holiday to Japan. They chose to travel in May when the weather was nice and cool. They stayed at a hostel with other tourists in Kyoto, a beautiful city in the Kansai region of Japan. The trip was great because they met many people from around the world. They heard many interesting stories and learned about different cultures.

Tom and Lily tried to speak as much Japanese as they could during their stay. In the mornings, they would chat with their Japanese roommates. In the afternoons, they would visit famous places or try traditional Japanese sports.

Tom and Lily spent enjoyable moments with their new friends. Sometimes, they would all walk to the nearby park or the city centre. In the evenings, they would watch movies or play games at the hostel.

Their most exciting days were when they went on a trip to Tokyo during the weekend. Tokyo is a big city with many tall buildings and busy streets. They visited many famous places like Tokyo Tower, the Skytree, and the Imperial Palace. They had hoped to catch a glimpse of the Emperor but only saw the palace guards.

Tom and Lily loved everything about the trip, but their favourite part was visiting Tokyo museums, especially the Edo-Tokyo Museum. There were so many interesting things to see there. When it was time to go home, they were a little sad. The trip was fun and different. They hugged their new friends goodbye and promised to keep in touch.

Reading comprehension

1. Hostels are usually more expensive than hotels.

2. Hostels only accommodate solo travellers.

3. Hostels provide shared sleeping spaces for travellers.

4. Tom and Lily didn’t enjoy their stay at the hostel.

5. The Edo-Tokyo Museum is located in Kyoto.

6. Tom and Lily were very excited to go back home.

7. Tom and Lily visited landmarks in both Kyoto and Tokyo.

2. Complete each sentence with the correct word

1. If you want extra comfort and service during your journey, you might want to purchase a -class ticket.

2. The price you pay for the ticket is also known as the .

3. A ticket is cheaper than a return ticket but only takes you one way.

4. If you cancel your ticket and get your money back, your ticket is .

5. If you cancel your ticket and do not get your money back, your ticket is .

6. If your room comes with the first meal of the day, your hotel reservation includes .

7. A room that can accommodate two people, typically with a queen or king-sized bed, is called a room.

8. A room for one person is known as a room.

9. If your room reservation includes breakfast and an evening meal, it is called .

10. If all your meals are included with your room reservation, it is called .

11. The act of confirming your booking at a hotel upon arrival is known as .

12. When you leave the hotel at the end of your stay, it's called .

3. Match the word on the left with the corresponding definition on the right

1. Itinerary a. The people who serve passengers on an aircraft.
2. Souvenir b. The activity of visiting places of interest in a particular location.
3. Cabin crew c. A plan of a journey, including the routes and the places to visit.
4. Jet lag d. The government department responsible for the collection of import duties and for preventing illegal imports and exports.
5. Sightseeing e. An object that you buy or keep to remember a special event or holiday.
6. Excursion f. A person who travels or visits places for pleasure.
7. Customs g. A short journey or trip, usually done for pleasure.
8. Tourist h. The effect of travel across different time zones, typically causing sleep disturbance.

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