Travelling / Путешествия

My name is Pavel, and I love travelling. Every year I try to visit new places because it gives me energy, new ideas, and memories. For me, travelling is not only about holidays on the beach. Sometimes I visit other cities in Russia or travel abroad. Last year, I went to Karelia. There are many beautiful lakes and forests. I travelled with friends by train. We stayed in a small wooden house and made a fire in the evening. We walked a lot, took many photos, and enjoyed nature. I also like to organise city trips. For example, I visited St. Petersburg and saw the museums and old buildings. I think travelling helps people become more open-minded and make new friends. I always meet interesting people when I travel. Sometimes there are problems, such as lost luggage or late trains, but I don’t worry. I believe every trip is a new adventure and experience. Next year, I want to travel to another country and learn more about its culture.

Vocabulary

• travel – путешествовать
• place – место
• energy – энергия
• holiday – отпуск, каникулы
• abroad – за границей
• lake – озеро
• forest – лес
• train – поезд
• wooden – деревянный
• fire – костёр
• nature – природа
• museums – музеи
• open-minded – открытый новым идеям
• luggage – багаж
• adventure – приключение

Questions about the text

1. Who loves travelling?
2. Why does Pavel like to visit new places?
3. Where did Pavel go last year?
4. What can you see in Karelia?
5. How did Pavel and his friends travel?
6. Where did they stay?
7. What did they do in the evenings?
8. What did Pavel do in St. Petersburg?
9. How does travelling help people?
10. Does Pavel meet new people when he travels?
11. What problems can happen on trips?
12. Does Pavel worry about problems?
13. What is travelling for Pavel: a task or an adventure?
14. Where does Pavel want to go next year?
15. What does he want to learn about other countries?

Personal questions

1. Do you like travelling?
2. Where do you usually travel?
3. Do you travel alone or with friends?
4. Have you ever travelled abroad?
5. What was your favourite trip?
6. Do you prefer cities or nature?
7. How do you travel? (by car, by train, by plane?)
8. Where would you like to travel in the future?
9. Do you like to meet new people on trips?
10. Do you take a lot of photos when you travel?
11. Have you ever had problems on a trip?
12. What is important for a good trip?
13. Do you like to try local food?
14. What is an adventure for you?
15. Why is travelling important?