READING Task 2. Read the article. Complete the text about travelling attractions. Choose the best phrase from A-H to fill in the gaps 1-8.
A other countries, modern cities and the ruins of ancient towns
B to taste different food, to listen to different musical rhythms
C visiting museums and art galleries, doing the shopping
D full of new unforgettable impressions.
E mostly for the needs of trade
F most spectacular attractions
Why Do People Travel?
People have been travelling all over the world since ancient times. In those times they set off for a journey (1) . Nowadays millions of people travel because they want to broaden their knowledge of the world. They are eager to see everything with their own eyes: (2). Travelling is the movement and change which people need. Some people travel in search of beauty, they marvel at nature's (3) . They are looking for new impressions and thrilling experiences. They are eager to meet different people, (4) . Those, who live in the countryside, usually make trips to big cities, they spend their holidays (5) and dining at exotic restaurants whereas city-dwellers prefer to go to quiet places where they can relax, bathe in a river or lake and lie in the sun. food and travel are inseparable companions. You can make your travel a movable feast 6) .
Marco Polo lived in Venice in the 13th century. (Марко Поло жил в Венеции в 13 веке.) He traveled to Asia with his father and his uncle in 1271.( Он путешествовал по Азии с его папой и дядей в 1271 году.) They visited the court of Kublai Khan, the grandson of Genghis. ( Они посетили двор Кублай хана, внука Чингиса) They stayed in Asia for 17 years. ( Они были в Азии 17 лет) Marco Polo explored all of China and the Silk Road. ( Марко Поло исследовал весь Китай и шёлковый путь) He returned to Venice in 1295. (Он вернулся в Венецию в 1295 году) People enjoyed the stories about his adventures. ( Людям нравились истории о его путешествиях) He died in 1324. ( Он умер в 1324 году.)
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1. Not often. "Luke hoped that his story might encourage people to be kinder."
2. Wishing someone 'Happy New Year!' is not a big deal. "He made it easier by starting small on 1st January, when he wished the shop assistant who served him a 'Happy New Year".
3. "He gave away 365 pounds, in notes, to strangers in his local town centre."
4. No, he doesn't. "He created a website to keep a record of all the things he did. During the year, he also gave up his time to help people and become their friends."
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