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Complete the form below, using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

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Listen to the five airport announcements and do the exercises to practise and improve your listening skills.

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Good morning. This is an announcement for all passengers travelling on the 9:25 flight TOM1223 to Rome. This flight is delayed by two hours because of bad weather.

Would all passengers travelling to Tokyo on flight FR3421 please have your boarding passes and passports ready for boarding. Flight FR3421 now boarding at gate 21.

This is the final boarding call for passengers Gemma and Ryan Grey flying to Athens on flight EZ9753. Your flight is ready to leave. Please go to gate 14 immediately. The doors of the plane will close in five minutes. Final boarding call for passengers Gemma and Ryan Grey.

This is an announcement for passengers travelling to Amsterdam on flight KL1050. Will all passengers with express boarding tickets and passengers travelling with young children please go to gate 6 for boarding. That's all passengers with express boarding tickets and passengers travelling with young children go to gate 6 for boarding. Thank you.

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Listening Exercises B1 – Travel

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Types of holiday

1. Listen and write the type of holiday each speaker prefers.

1   ……………………..

2   ……………………..

3   ……………………..

4   ……………………..

5   ……………………..

6   ……………………..

1    a holiday by the seaside

2    a city break

3    a skiing holiday

4    an activity holiday

5    a camping holiday

6    a cruise

1 :   relaxing on the …………….., …………….., playing in the …………….., making ……………..

2 :   looking around …………….., going to …………….., hopping on a …………….. bus

3 :   catching the …………….., top of the …………….., ……………..down, fantastic ……………..

4 :   …………….. riding, …………….., ……………..-riding, doing …………….. things

5 :   being …………….., waking up in a …………….., going ……………..

6 : sit on the …………….. and relax, look ……………..

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1: beach, swimming, sea, sand castles

2: museums, cathedrals, sightseeing

3: cable car, mountain, zooming, scenery

4: mountainbike, canoeing, horse, exciting

5: outdoors, tent, fishing

6: deck, out to sea

(2 = American; 3 = American; 4 = Brazilian; 5 = Canadian; 6 = French)

1    Oh, my ideal holiday is … you know … relaxing on the beach, swimming. And the kids love playing in the sea, making sand castles, of course!

2    I really like looking around museums, going to cathedrals and that kind of thing. Hopping on a sightseeing bus. You know, just exploring.

3    Oh, it’s the best. Catching the cable car to the top of the mountain and then zooming down with all the fantastic scenery in front of you … You can’t beat it.

4    I need lots of things to do … Fun things, like mountainbike riding – that’s my favourite – or canoeing, and I like horse-riding too. Holidays are for doing exciting things.

5    I love being outdoors, you know, like waking up in a tent and then going fishing all day.

6    It’s great because you just sit on the deck and relax, look out to sea and wait for the world to come to you!

Choosing a holiday

1. Simon and Jenny Carter are booking their summer holiday with a travel agent. Listen and find six mistakes in the booking information form. The first one has been done for you.

a   What does prpn mean? ………………………..

b   How long does it take to drive from:

      Vancouver to Lake Louise? ………………………..

      Lake Louise to Jasper? ………………………..

      Jasper to Calgary? ………………………..

c   What can you do in these places?

     Jasper National Park: ………………………..

     Calgary: ………………………..

a   Per room per night

b   Vancouver to Lake Louise – 9 hours, Lake Louise to Jasper – 4 hours, Jasper to Calgary – 5 hours

c   Jasper National Park: you can play golf, go hiking and go boating.

     Calgary: you can go shopping, and visit museums and Calgary Tower.

(Travel agent = South African)

Travel agent:     Hello. Take a seat. How can I help?

Simon:     We’re thinking of going to Canada, Vancouver and then to Calgary.

Jenny:     Yes, flying to Vancouver on June the 12th.

Travel agent:     OK. How many nights?

Jenny:     Just eight. Coming back on the 20th, from Calgary.

Travel agent:     OK … just a moment … Yes, with Air Canada, that’ll be £780 per person, including all taxes.

Jenny:     Oh, that’s better than we thought!

Simon:     Hmm! We were thinking three nights in Vancouver first. Somewhere rather nice?

Travel agent:     We have a special on at the moment with the Metropolitan. It’s a lovely hotel, four stars … You can see it here. That’s, um … £140 a night.

Jenny:     Per person?

Travel agent:     No, that’s for the room. All these are per room per night, without breakfast.

Simon:     Oh, yes. It certainly looks very nice.

Travel agent:     It is! I stayed there last year. And you should definitely hire a car – it’s only £30 per day for a small car – and drive to Lake Louise.

Jenny:     Oh, yes. We want to go there.

Travel agent:     I recommend you stay at the Emerald Lake Lodge. It’s a perfect place to explore from.

Simon:     That sounds good.

Travel agent:     Let me see … that’ll be £150 per night. It’s worth spending two nights there.

Simon:     Two nights?

Travel agent:     Yes, it’s a nine-hour drive from Vancouver, so two nights is best. And then you can drive to Jasper – that’s four hours. Two nights at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge will be £250 per night. It’s expensive, but it’s well worth going there. A beautiful place.

Simon:     Look, a log cabin!

Travel agent:     Yes. You get your own cabin.

Jenny:     And there’s plenty to do in Jasper National Park, is there?

Travel agent:     Sure. You can play golf, go hiking … and boating if you fancy that. Then you’ve got a five-hour drive to Calgary. A final night somewhere like the Westin will save money – just £74. There’s enough for a day – shopping, museums and Calgary Tower, of course. You can drop your car off at the airport and fly back at ten in the evening.

Simon:     Well, that’s the kind of thing we were thinking of, isn’t it, dear?

Jenny:     Yes, it is. Can you print out those details and we’ll take a brochure?

Renting a car

1. Listen and complete these questions you can ask when you want to rent a car.

a   What ……………….. of cars do you have? ……

b   Is ……………….. included? ……

c   Do I have to pay an ……………….. if I have an accident? ……

d   Can I hire a car ………………..? ……

e   Is there a ……………….. limit? ……

f   Do you provide ………………..? ……

g   Is ……………….. cover included? ……

h   What ……………….. do I need? ……

a range   b insurance   c excess   d one-way   e mileage  

f child car seats   g accident   h documents

Transcripts

(Speaker = American)

a   What range of cars do you have?

b   Is insurance included?

c   Do I have to pay an excess if I have an accident?

d   Can I hire a car one-way?

e   Is there a mileage limit?

f   Do you provide child car seats?

g   Is accident cover included?

h   What documents do I need?

a 2   b 4   c 7   d 3   e 1   f 8   g 5   h 6

(Speaker = German)

1   If you average more than 250 miles per day, then there’s a charge of €10 per mile.

2   We have all kinds: small, compact, mid-sized and full-sized.

3   Sure. There’s an extra charge of €30 for all one-way hires.

4   Yes, full cover is provided for every named driver.

5   Yes, all that’s covered. There’s a 24-hour emergency number to call if you need assistance.

6   You need a valid driver’s licence or an international licence with a passport

7   Yes, you have to pay the first €900 of any claim.

8   Yes. They’re free of charge. We’ll fit them for you in the back seat.

a 89   b Compact   c €99   d Intermediate   e 139   f 169

a   How long does she want to rent a car? ………………..

b   Why doesn’t she want the VW Polo? ………………..

c   Why doesn’t she rent the Ford Fiesta? ………………..

d   How much does she finally pay? ………………..

e   Why is this cheaper than the advertised price? ………………..

a   For a week.

b   It’s too small.

c   It’s not automatic.

e   It’s a special offer.

(Laura = Italian; assistant = Irish)

Laura:     I’d like to hire a car for a week, from next Monday.

Assistant:     Certainly. What class of car would you like to have?

Laura:     Em, well. What have you got?

Assistant:     Our Economy car is a two-door Polo. That’s 89 euro for a week.

Laura:     Hmm. That’s too small. We are four. Do you have anything else?

Assistant:     Next up is a Compact car. A Ford Fiesta. The rate for that is 99 euro.

Laura:     Is that an automatic?

Assistant:     No, it’s manual.

Laura:     I want an automatic, really. What automatics have you got?

Assistant:     We have a Toyota Corolla. Let me see … that’s 139 euro for the week.

Laura:     Wow. That’s a big increase.

Assistant:     Yes, well, it’s a bigger car. it’s an Intermediate class. All our full-sized cars are automatic, too, but they’re 169 euro.

Laura:     Oh, I see.

Assistant:     Actually, we have a special offer on at the moment. I think we have an automatic Corolla … Yes, for 125 euro.

Laura:     OK. That’s the one!

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Ielts listening test 18 – section 1, questions 1-7.

Complete the form below, using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.  

Questions 8-10

Label the diagram/ plan below. Write the correct letter, A–G , next to questions 8–10 .

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NB: A candidate gets 1 mark for each correct answer. But, the spelling must be correct. If you make a spelling mistake in the IELTS listening test , you will not get a mark for that question.

• 60 Forest Roa
• 12th September / 12.09
• 8.30 pm / half past eight
• police report

Audio Transcript

Assistant 1: Rawlings Insurance. Good morning. Can I help you? Elisabeth: Oh, hello. I’m ringing to report an accident. Assistant 1: A car accident? Elisabeth: Yes. Assistant 1: Just hold the line a moment please. I’m putting you through to our motor insurance department. Assistant 2: Hello? Elisabeth: Hello. Assistant 2: I understand you want to report an accident? Elisabeth: Yes. My car’s been damaged – someone came out in front of me … Assistant 2: Could I just check a few personal details before we go any further? Assistant: Oh yes, sorry. Assistant 2: Your name, first of all. Elisabeth: It’s ELISABETH Ricard. Assistant 2: Is that R–I–K–A–R–D? Elisabeth: It’s spelt with a C not a K. Assistant 2: Oh, OK … And your date of birth please? Elisabeth: It’s the eighth of October, 1975. Assistant 2: … And lastly, I just need to check your address. Elisabeth: Oh, actually I moved house last month so the street name’s different. It’s 60 Forest Road. I think you’ve got 22 Ash Avenue on your records? Assistant 2: I have. So, I’ll just make a note of that … That’s fine … And is that in the same town still? Callington? Elisabeth: That’s right. Assistant 2: Right, now … do you have your insurance policy in front of you? Elisabeth: Yes, I do. Assistant 2: Can you give me the policy number please? It’s at the top. Elisabeth: Oh yes. Five–oh–nine–two–four? Assistant 2: It’s in a box – it should start with letters … Elisabeth: Oh, C-Z- double eight–oh–nine? Assistant 2: That’s the one. And now I want to ask you about the accident itself. Is that OK? Elisabeth: Yes, that’s fine. Assistant 2: First of all, did it happen today? Elisabeth: No, it happened yesterday evening, but by the time I got home it was late, so I didn’t call. Assistant 2: That’s not a problem. So … let’s see … today’s the thirteenth of September, so it happened on the twelfth. Is that right? Elisabeth: It is. Assistant 2: Do you know approximately what time the accident occurred? Elisabeth: Er … oh dear … I wasn’t wearing a watch, and I was a bit shocked. But I’d say it was between 8.15 and 8.45. Assistant 2: That’s OK. I’ll just record that it happened at about 8.30. It doesn’t matter exactly … And I don’t suppose you’ve got any supporting evidence have you? I mean witness statements, that kind of thing? Elisabeth: I don’t have witness statements I’m afraid, but I’ve got a police report. They came and measured up and checked the marks on the road. But unfortunately nobody else was around at the time of the accident. Assistant 2: Any hospital report? Elisabeth: No. Assistant 2: So I take it you don’t have any medical problems then? Any injuries? Elisabeth: Only minor ones. It was mainly the car that got damaged luckily. Assistant 2: Absolutely. But we do recommend that you have a check up anyway. Within twenty-four hours if possible. Elisabeth: Yes, OK. I’ll make an appointment today. Assistant 2: Fine. And now, can you tell me what happened exactly? I’m going to make a few notes. Elisabeth: I was driving home from the swimming pool and … Assistant 2: I don’t know Callington at all, so could you describe it for me? Where did the accident happen? Elisabeth: On the road between New Town and Callington. I was driving from New Town, heading towards Callington, and … Assistant 2: OK, just let me draw the road layout … Right. OK? Elisabeth: When you leave New Town there’s a sharp bend in the road and then there’s a railway bridge. Assistant 2: OK. Elisabeth: And then about half a kilometre further on there’s a crossroads with traffic lights. And I was just in between the two when it happened. I wasn’t going very fast, in fact I definitely … Assistant 2: So you’d already gone over the bridge? Elisabeth: Yes. And I’d passed the park – that’s on the right hand side. And I was just approaching the petrol station … Assistant 2: Where’s that then? Elisabeth: It’s a bit further along, on the opposite side. Assistant 2: So, on your near side then? Elisabeth: Yes. As I was approaching it I saw a blue van coming towards me. The driver had stopped in the middle of the road. Assistant 2: Was he indicating? Elisabeth: Yes. He was waiting to turn into the petrol station. But then at the last minute he decided to turn right in front of me. He must have thought he had enough time, but I had to swerve to avoid him. And I came off the road and landed in a ditch on the opposite side. Assistant 2: Mmm. I don’t suppose he stopped did he? Elisabeth: Oh yes. He came over to see if I was OK, but he tried to say it was my fault. And there wasn’t …

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THE LESSON ON TRAVELLING

Try the online quiz, reading, listening, and activities on grammar, spelling and vocabulary for this lesson on Travelling . Click on the links above or see the activities below this article:

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Listening gap fill.

Travelling gives you _______________________ you cannot find in your own country. You meet local people and get to _______________________. It’s so exciting. I _______________________ and doing some research on the country or countries I want to visit. Sometimes I like to plan _______________________, my flights, hotels and tours, etc. For me, the most exciting thing is arriving in a country with _______________________ and no fixed plans. I _______________________ and guest houses. You get to meet and talk to different and interesting people _______________________. I also like to visit places that are _______________________. Being somewhere with thousands of other tourists? It’s not my cup of tea.

CORRECT THE SPELLING

Travelling gives you many underoflw experiences you cannot find in your own country. You meet local people and get to understand different uslectru . It’s so exciting. I love planning trips and doing some earshcre on the country or countries I want to visit. Sometimes I like to plan everything in dvacane , my tfhsilg , hotels and tours, etc. For me, the most exciting thing is rviagnir in a country with no hotel eivranotesr and no fixed plans. I prefer staying in esotslh and guest houses. You get to meet and talk to different and interesting people and share information. I also like to visit places that are off the ebtaen track. Being somewhere with thousands of other sustotri ? It’s not my cup of tea.

UNJUMBLE THE WORDS

Travelling gives you many wonderful experiences you cannot find in your own country. You meet local people and get to understand different cultures . It’s so exciting. I love planning trips and doing some research on the country or countries I want to visit . Sometimes I like to plan everything in advance, my flights, hotels and tours, etc. For me, the most exciting thing is arriving in a country with no hotel reservation and no fixed plans. I prefer staying in hostels and guest houses. You get to meet and talk to different and interesting people and share information. I also like to visit places that are off the beaten track. Being somewhere with thousands of other tourists? It’s not my cup of tea.

DISCUSSION (Write your own questions)

Student travelling survey.

Write five GOOD questions about travelling in the table. Do this in pairs. Each student must write the questions on his / her own paper.

When you have finished, interview other students. Write down their answers.

• Now return to your original partner and share and talk about what you found out. Change partners often.
• Make mini-presentations to other groups on your findings.

Write about travelling for 10 minutes. Show your partner your paper. Correct each other’s work.

______________________________________________________________________________

1. VOCABULARY EXTENSION: Choose several of the words from the text. Use a dictionary or Google’s search field (or another search engine) to build up more associations / collocations of each word.

2. INTERNET INFO: Search the Internet and find more information about travelling. Talk about what you discover with your partner(s) in the next lesson.

3. MAGAZINE ARTICLE: Write a magazine article about travelling. Read what you wrote to your classmates in the next lesson. Give each other feedback on your articles.

4. TRAVELLING POSTER Make a poster about travelling. Show it to your classmates in the next lesson. Give each other feedback on your posters.

5. MY TRAVELLING LESSON: Make your own English lesson on travelling. Make sure there is a good mix of things to do. Find some good online activities. Teach the class / another group when you have finished.

6. ONLINE SHARING: Use your blog, wiki, Facebook page, MySpace page, Twitter stream, Del-icio-us / StumbleUpon account, or any other social media tool to get opinions on travelling. Share your findings with the class.

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Listening section 1.

Travel Safe

INSURANCE PLC

Department:   Motor Insurance

Client details:

1. Name: Elisabeth …………………………

  Date of birth:  8.10.1975

2. Address: ……………………..  (street) Callington (town)

3. Policy number: ……………………………

Accident details:

4. Date: ……………….

5. Time: Approx. ……………….

6. Supporting evidence: ……………….

7. Medical problems (if any):   ………………. injuries

8.  traffic lights  ………………..

9.  petrol station ……………….

10.  blue van  ……………….

Listening Section 2

Questions 11-14.

Complete the sentences below, using  NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS  for each answer.

11 Dormouse numbers have fallen ………………. as well as in the UK.

12 Dormice are about as heavy as two………………..

13 You are most likely to have seen a dormouse in a………………..

14 In the UK, dormice probably live in hedges and woods, and next to ………………. .

Questions 15-17

Label the identification sheet below.

Write the correct letter  A-E  next to questions  5-8 .

15 opened by woodmice  …………..

16 opened by voles  ……………

17 opened by dormice  ……………

Questions 18-20

Complete the summary below.

Using  NO MORE THAN ONE WORD  in each space.

If you find nuts opened by dormice  18 ……………….   where you found them. Put them into some kind of  19 ……………….   and  20 ……………….   them (name and address). Post them to Action for Wildlife.

Listening Section 3

Questions 21-26.

Which company website has the following features?

Write the correct letter  A, B  or  C  in boxes 21-26 on your answer sheet.

21 bicycle catalogue  ……….

22 price list  ……….

23 bicycle accessories  ……….

24 company history  ……….

25 online ordering  ……….

26 moving graphics  ……….

Questions 27-30

Choose the correct letter,  A, B,  or  C .

27 According to the tutor, the basic criterion for evaluating the websites should relate to

28 On the subject of timing, the tutor says

29 Sarah and Jack will share the work by

30 The tutor advises Sarah and Jack not to

Listening Section 4

Questions 31-37.

Answer the questions below.

Write  NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER  for each answer.

31 Which elephants stay together all their life? …………….

32 What are elephant family groups known as? …………….

33 When scientists tracked groups of elephants, which feature of behaviour did they notice? …………….

34 Which sense do elephants probably use to communicate over long distances? …………….

35 What did American scientists do with a recording of elephant calls? …………….

36 What did the elephants in the experiment rush to find? …………….

37 What were scientists unable to do with the recording they had made? …………….

Questions 38-40

What does the lecturer say about each type of elephant call?

Choose your answers from the box, and write the letters  A-H  next to questions  38-40 .

38 Greeting  ……….

39 Contact call  ……….

40 Summons to move on  ……….

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Audio: Listening Section 2: Travel

Section 2: Questions 11 to 20

Questions 11 to 18

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

11. What did the speaker’s friend say about his volunteering and travel experience?

• He felt part of the community he visited.
• It was a cheap way to travel a long distance.
• The training he received on the trip was very useful.

12. The recent survey shows that increasingly travellers want

• to avoid standard tourist destinations.
• to have more contact with local people.
• to feel that they can contribute something.

13. What does the speaker recommend in a ‘voluntouring’ trip?

• combining different activities
• learning the language before you go
• making sure the climate suits you

14.The speaker says you should think about your interests and

• how long the trip will last
• who else will go on the same trip
• what skills you can offer on the trip

15. The speaker says an important benefit of 'voluntourism' for the traveller is

• learning about local customs
• being looked after by local people
• travelling by local transport

16. The speaker recommends getting a business to sponsor your 'voluntourism' trip

• because it saves money which you can donate to local people
• because local people will take you more seriously
• because businesses are interested in local markets.

17. Why does the speaker say trips that combine work and holidays are a good idea?

• They encourage travellers to go back to the places they visit
• They mean travellers visit places they would not otherwise
• They reduce the damage travellers cause to the environment

18. What criticism was made in a recent newspaper article about 'voluntourism'?

• The trips are too short to provide meaningful experiences.
• People only go on the trips because it is fashionable at present
• None of the money volunteers pay reaches the local communities

Questions 19 and 20

For each question 19 and 20, choose TWO letters, A-F

19. Which TWO things should you check when researching possible ‘voluntourism’ trips?

• the size of the group of volunteers
• what qualifications are needed
• how long the scheme has been running
• the history of the country
• who your family can contact
• what insurance cover is included

20. Which TWO things should you always take on any ‘voluntourism’ trip?

• medical supplies
• credit card

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ESL Listening Comprehension Worksheet: Travel and Transportation (Intermediate)

In this listening comprehension worksheet, you are going to listen to videos about travel and means of transport. The speakers will talk about getting around, public transport, driving, and air travel. (Free download available.)

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Think about how you usually get around and travel and what means of transport you use regularly. Answer the questions in Exercise A and Exercise B.

Read the questions briefly before answering to make sure you understand them.

Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WGDTOm3xRk

A. Exercise one – Multiple Choice Questions

Watch and choose the correct answer.

• metro, car, bicycle
• metro, tram, bus
• Speaker B cycles and takes the metro.
• Speaker B walks and drives a car.
• Speaker B cycles and walks.
• It is fast but dangerous.
• It helps you not get stuck in traffic.
• It is faster than the metro.
• Because she knows all the stops.
• Because it is superfast.
• Because she knows how long it will take.
• Because it is too slow.
• Because it is always crowded.
• Because it is crowded during rush hour.

B. Exercise two – Open-Cloze Questions

Listen and fill in the blanks.

Speaker A lives on the (1) ______ metro line. If she wants to visit Speaker B, she can take that line and change to the blue line in the center for 2 stops or (2) ______ a bus. 

The bus is a better option, so she will take Bus number 27 and get (3) ______ at October Square. The bus (4) ______ from the bus (5)   ______  that is right (6) ______ the subway station.

The buses are very (7) ______ and Speaker A will wait no more than 10 minutes. It is Friday night and both buses and the subway run late, so she can return home later in the evening.

C. Exercise three – Sentence Formation

Write the correct numbers to make correct sentences.

D. Exercise four – True or False?

Listen and circle “T” for true, or “F” for false. Write the correct answers in the lines below (only for questions answered as false). 

1. Speaker A and B need to sell their tickets.

2. Direct flights are more expensive.

3. The cheaper tickets have a 4-hour layover.

4 . Speaker A and Speaker B will not take any checked bags.

5. The “Green Jet” airline doesn’t serve food or drinks.

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Questions 1–4

Complete the table below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

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Customer's Term Deposit details:

Current Term Deposit interest rates:

4 Term Deposits

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Questions 11–15

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11 The September Celebration day is held 

A five times a year to honour the city

B on the park’s important birthday

C to remember the history of the park

12 The park was first built in 

C the 1990s

13 The park still uses 

A a children’s play area

B a petting zoo

C two of the early rides

14 The Hurricane roller-coaster is 

A tall and made of wood

B designed for smaller children

C very fast and exciting

15 The rides with a height limit are coded 

Questions 16–20

Complete the notes below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Food options:

• Italian, Chinese, etc. at the Food Court
• hamburgers, sandwiches, etc. at 16

Special events:

• Starts at noon
• Run by final year high school students
• At the amphitheatre
• Starts at 7:00

Safety and Security:

• Ten 19 centres in the park
• Children ask any staff member for help
• Ask security team at the 20

Questions 21–24

Complete the flowchart below.

Session outline:

Project topic: design a water treatment system

Tutorial structure:

Step 1: go over 21

Step 2: think about research 22

• search online databases using good search terms
• consider the kind of research, e.g. 23 from other projects

Step 3: develop an 24

Questions 25–27

Complete the summary below.

Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD for each answer.

Project description:

You need to design a grey-water treatment system to reduce the pressure on the water 25 in a Cameroon village. Grey-water is wastewater from household 26 . The system needs to treat this water to remove bacteria, and recycle it to use for purposes such as watering plants, flushing toilets and doing 27 .

Questions 28–30

Research tips

General internet searches:

Avoid websites where 28 try to sell their products.

Engineering library:

Use key words when searching the catalogue e.g. grey-water treatment systems / 29 use

EWB website

Check examples from the 30 last year.

Questions 31–34

Origins of the Caveman Diet

There are many popular fad diets nowadays. They all promise good health if you stick to the 31 . The Caveman diet is a popular example. This diet includes foods such as lean meat and fish that our forebears ate before we developed 32 . We need to find out what our ancestors did eat, so researchers are studying some existing hunter-gatherer tribes. These tribes typically like to eat meat but they can’t always get it, even though they are skilled with their weapons, e.g. 33 and . So, instead, they eat foods that their wives gather. They get only about a 34 of their energy from meat.

Questions 35–36

35 Research evidence suggests that 

A the tribesmen’s traditional diet is unhealthy

B our bodies can digest only certain foods

C we can adapt to a range of diets.

36 Thai people have difficulty digesting milk because 

A they have too much lactase in their bodies

B in the past they didn’t farm cows

C their saliva lacks certain enzymes.

Questions 37–40

Variation in global diets:

• Inuit – most calories from 37 foods, e.g. seal meat
• Jains – vegetarian, but milk is permitted
• Others – fish, insects

Implications for the caveman diet:

• Cavemen did not all eat the same diet
• Diets come from complicated cultural 38

Problems with Caveman diet:

• Costs a lot of money for lean meat and 39
• Too much red meat may be unhealthy
• Reliance on meat is bad for the 40

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• competition
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1 . Question

Questions 1-4 Complete the notes below. Write  NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS OR A NUMBER.

DREAMTIME TRAVEL AGENCY

2 . question.

Questions 5 and 6 Choose  TWO  letters A-E .

Which  TWO  things are included in the price of the tour?

• A. fishing trip
• B. guided bushwalk
• C. reptile park entry
• D. table tennis

3 . Question

Questions 7-10 Complete the sentences below. Write  NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER  for each answer.

7. The tour costs $ 8. Bookings must be made no later than days in advance. 9. A deposit is required. 10. The customer’s reference number is .

4 . Question

Questions 11-19 Complete the table below. Write  NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.

Question 20 Complete the notes below. Write  ONE WORD ONLY  for the answer. • Metal should not be rusted or bent • Edges of cot should not be 20.  

5 . Question

 Questions 21-23 Choose the correct letter A, B and C .

21. Andrew has worked at the hospital for

• A. two years
• B. three years
• C. five years

6 . Question

22. During the course Andrew’s employers will pay

• A. his fees
• B. his living costs
• C. his salary

7 . Question

23. The part-time course lasts for

• A. one whole year
• B. 18 months
• C. two years

8 . Question

Questions 24 and 25 Choose  TWO  letters A—E .

What  TWO  types of coursework are required each month on the part-time course?

• A. a case study
• B. an essay
• C. a survey
• D. a short report
• E. a study diary

9 . Question

Questions 26-30 Complete the summary below. Write  NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER  for each answer.

Modular Courses

Students study 26.   during each module. A module takes  27. and the work is very 28. To get a Diploma each student has to study  29. and then work on 30. in depth.

10 . Question

Questions 31-35 Complete the sentences below. Write  NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS  for each answer.

31. According to George Bernard Shaw, men are supposed to understand  economics and finance. 32. However, women are more prepared to  about them. 33. Women tend to save for  and a house. 34. Men tend to save for  and for retirement. 35. Women who are left alone may have to pay for  when they are old.

Questions 36-40 Complete the summary below. Write  NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER  for each answer.

Saving for the future Research indicates that many women only think about their financial future when a 36.   occurs. This is the worst time to make decisions. It is best for women to start thinking about pensions when they are in their  37. A good way for women to develop their 38.   in dealing with financial affairs would be to attend classes in  39.   When investing in stocks and shares, it is suggested that women should put a high proportion of their savings in  40.    In such ways, women can have a comfortable, independent retirement.

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TRAVEL AGENT:   Good morning. World Tours. My name is Jamie. How can I help you?

ANDREA:             Good morning. I want some information on self-drive tours in the USA. Could you send me a brochure?

TRAVEL AGENT:   Of course. Could you I have your name please?

ANDREA:             Andrea Brown . (Example)

TRAVEL AGENT:   Thank you. And your address?

ANDREA:             24, Ardleigh Road. (Q1)

TRAVEL AGENT:   Can you spell that?

ANDREA:             A-R-D-L-E-I-G-H Road.

TRAVEL AGENT:   Postcode?

ANDREA:             BH5 2OP

TRAVEL AGENT:   Thanks. And can I have your phone number?

ANDREA:             Is a mobile alright?

TRAVEL AGENT:   Fine.

ANDREA:             It’s 07786643091.

TRAVEL AGENT:   Thank you. And can I ask you where you heard about World Tours? From a friend? Or did you see an advert somewhere?

ANDREA:             No, I read about you in the newspaper . (Q2)

TRAVEL AGENT:   OK, I’ll get the brochures in the post to you but can I give you some information over the phone. What kinds of things do you want to do on your holiday?

ANDREA:             I’m interested in going to California with my family. I’ve got two children and we want to hire a car.

TRAVEL AGENT:   OK. We have a couple of self-drive tours there visiting different places of interest in California. The first one begins in Los Angeles and there’s plenty of time to visit some of the theme (Q3) parks there.

ANDREA:             That’s something on my children’s list so I’d want to include that.

TRAVEL AGENT:   Good. Then you drive to San Francisco. From San Francisco you can drive to Yosemite Park where you spend a couple of nights. You can choose to stay in a lodge or on the campsite.

ANDREA:             I don’t like the idea of staying in a tent (Q4) . It’d be too hot.

TRAVEL AGENT:   Right. And the tour ends in Las Vegas.

ANDREA:             OK.

TRAVEL AGENT:   The other trip we can arrange is slightly different. It starts in San Francisco. Then you drive south to Cambria.

ANDREA:             Someone told me there’s a really nice castle (Q5) near Cambria. Will we go near that?

TRAVEL AGENT:   Hearst Castle is on that road so you could stop there.

ANDREA:             Good. I’d like to do that. Does this trip also go into the desert?

TRAVEL AGENT:   No, it continues to Santa Monica where most people like to stop and do some shopping.

ANDREA:             We have enough of that at home so that doesn’t interest us.

TRAVEL AGENT:   OK. Well you could go straight on to San Diego.

ANDREA:             That’s good for beaches isn’t it? (Q6)

TRAVEL AGENT:   That’s right, that’s a good place to relax and your children might like to visit the zoo before flying home.

ANDREA:             I don’t think so. We want some time for sunbathing and swimming.

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ANDREA:             So how many days are the trips and how much do they cost?

TRAVEL AGENT:   The first one I told you about is a self-drive tour through California which lasts twelve days and covers 2,020 (Q7) kilometres. The shortest journey is 206 km and the longest is 632 kilometres. The cost is £525 per person. That includes accommodation, car rental and a flight (Q8) but no meals.

ANDREA:             OK. And the other trip?

TRAVEL AGENT:   That lasts nine days but you spend only three days on the road. You cover about 980 kilometres altogether.

ANDREA:             So is that cheaper then?

TRAVEL AGENT:   Yes, it’s almost a hundred pounds cheaper. It’s £ 429 (Q9) per person, which is a good deal.

ANDREA:             So that covers accommodation and car hire. What about flights?

TRAVEL AGENT:   They aren’t included. But these hotels offer dinner (Q10) in the price.

ANDREA:             OK. Well, thank you very much. I’ll be in touch when I’ve had a chance to look at the brochure.

TRAVEL AGENT:   I’m pleased to help. Goodbye.

ANDREA:             Goodbye.

On behalf of LP Clubs, I’d like to welcome you all here today. My name’s Sandy Fisher and I’m one of the fitness managers here. Before we start our tour of the club I’ll just run through some basic information about the facilities we have here, including recent improvements, and explain the types of membership available.

Our greatest asset is probably our swimming pool which at 25 metres isn’t Olympic-sized, but now we’ve expanded it to eight lanes, it’s much wider (Q11&Q12) . This means there are rarely more than a couple of people at a time in each lane. Unfortunately, there isn’t space for an outdoor pool here but the glass roof on the swimming pool is partly retractable, which means you can enjoy something of the open-air experience on warmer days.

Our recently refurbished fitness suite (Q11&Q12) has all the latest exercise equipment including ten new running machines, and a wide range of weight-training machines. Each member is given full training in how to operate the equipment and there is always a trainer on duty to offer help and advice. Although we do have adult-only times after 6 and at certain times at weekends, children are well catered for. Older children continue to benefit from a wide range of tuition; anything from trampolining to yoga.

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One thing all our members appreciate about us is that we take very good care of them. This starts on day one with your personal assessment. You are asked to fill in a questionnaire giving details of any health problems (Q13) . One of our personal trainers will then go through this with you.

The trainer will then take you through the safety rules (Q14) for using the equipment in the fitness suite. During your next exercise session a personal trainer will work with you to make sure you understand these. It’s very important to do this because we really do want to avoid having any sports injuries. There’s a lot more to looking after yourself than simply lifting weights!

At the end of the personal assessment, the trainer will draw up a plan, outlining what you should try to achieve within a six-week period (Q15) . This will then be reviewed at the end of the six weeks.

Now, I’ll just quickly run through the types of membership we have available. All members must pay a joining fee of £90 (Q16) in addition to the rates for the monthly membership fees. Gold membership entitles you to free entry at all LP Clubs (Q17) . There are now LP clubs in all major cities and towns so if you travel a lot will be a great advantage. Individual gold membership costs £50 a month and joint membership for you and your partner will cost £75.

Premier membership is for professional people whose work commitments make it difficult for them to use the club during the day and so LP gives booking preferences to Premier members at peak times (Q18) . This means you will find it easier to book the sessions at times that suit you. Reciprocal arrangements with other LP Clubs are available to Premier members. Premier membership is for individuals only, but you will be sent passes for guests every month (Q19) . The monthly fee is £65.

You don’t have to have any special clothes or equipment when you visit the club. We provide robes and hairdryers in the changing rooms, but it’s very important to remember your photo card (Q20) because you won’t be able to get in without it.

For people who aren’t working during the day then …  

JOHN:                   Erm … hello Professor, I’m John Wishart. I’m working on my entry for the Global Design Competition. My tutor said you might be able to help me with it.

PROFESSOR:       Ah, yes, I got a copy of your drawings. Come in and tell me about it. What sort of competition is it?

JOHN:                   Well, it’s an international design competition and we have to come up with a new design for a typical domestic kitchen appliance . (Q21)

PROFESSOR:       I see, and are there any special conditions? Does it have to save energy for example?

JOHN:                   Actually that was the focus in last year’s competition. This year’s different. We have to adopt an innovative approach to existing technology, using it in a way that hasn’t been thought of before.

PROFESSOR:       I see, that sounds tricky. And what kitchen appliance have you chosen?

JOHN:                   Well, they’re an everyday kitchen appliance in most Australian houses but they’re all pretty boring and almost identical to each other. I think some people will be prepared to pay a little extra for something that looks different . (Q22)

PROFESSOR:       That’s a nice idea. I see you’ve called your design ‘the Rockpool’; why is that?

JOHN:                   Basically because it looks like the rock pools you find on a beach. The top is made of glass so that you can look down into it.

PROFESSOR:       And there’s a stone at the bottom. Is that just for decoration?

JOHN:                   Actually it does have a function. Instead of pushing a button, you turn the stone . (Q23)

PROFESSOR:       So it’s really just a novel way of starting the dishwasher.

JOHN:                   That’s right.

PROFESSOR:       It’s a really nice design, but what makes it innovative?

JOHN:                   Well, I decided to make a dishwasher that uses carbon dioxide.

PROFESSOR:       In place of water and detergent? How will you manage that?

JOHN:                   The idea is to pressurize the carbon dioxide so that it becomes a liquid. The fluid is then released into the dishwasher where it cleans the dishes all by itself.

PROFESSOR:       Sounds like a brilliant idea! Your system will totally do away with the need for strong detergents. So what happens once the dishes are clean?

JOHN:                   Well, to allow them to dry, the liquid carbon dioxide and the waste materials all go to an area called the holding chamber. That’s where the liquid is depressurised and so it reverts to a gas (Q24) . Then the oil and grease are separated out and sent to the waste system.

PROFESSOR:       It sounds like you’ve thought it all out very thoroughly. So, what happens to the carbon dioxide once the process is complete? Not wasted I hope.

JOHN:                   Actually, that’s where the real savings are made. The carbon dioxide is sent back to the cylinder and can be used again and again . (Q25)

PROFESSOR:       What a terrific idea. Do you think it will ever be built?

JOHN:                   Probably not, but that’s OK.

PROFESSOR:       Well, I’m sure a lot of positive things will come out of your design.

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PROFESSOR:       Now, you seem to have thought about everything so what exactly did you need me to help you with?

JOHN:                   Well, my design has made it to the final stage of the competition and, in a few months’ time. I have to give a presentation, and that’s the part I was hoping you could help me with . (Q26)

PROFESSOR:       Right, well that should be easy enough. What have you managed to do so far?

JOHN:                   Well, I’ve got detailed drawings to show how it will work and I’ve also written a 500-word paper on it.

PROFESSOR:       I see. Well, if you want to stand a good chance of winning you really need a model of the machine . (Q27)

JOHN:                   Yes, I thought I might but I’m having a few problems.

PROFESSOR:       What is the main difficulty so far? Let me guess – is it the materials?

JOHN:                   Yes. I want it to look professional but everything that’s top quality is also very expensive . (Q28)

PROFESSOR:       Look, projects like this are very important to us. They really help lift our profile. So why don’t you talk to the university about a grant? (Q29) I can help you fill out the application forms if you like.

JOHN:                   That would be a great.

PROFESSOR:       You’d better show me this paper you’ve written as well. For a global competition such as this you need to make sure the technical details you’ve given are accurate and thorough . (Q30)

JOHN:                   That would be a great help.

PROFESSOR:       Is there anything else I can do?

JOHN:                   Well, I’m really …  

Today we continue our series on ecology and conservation with a look at a particularly endangered member of the black bear family. One in ten black bears is actually born with a white coat, which is the result of a special gene that surfaces in a few (Q31) . Local people have named it ‘the spirit bear’. And according to the legends of these communities, its snowy fur brings with it a special power (Q32) . Because of this, it has always been highly regarded by them – so much that they do not speak of seeing it to anyone else. It is their way of protecting it when strangers visit the area . (Q33)

The white bear’s habitat is quite interesting. The bear’s strong relationship with the old-growth rainforest is a complex one. The white bear relies on the huge centuries-old trees in the forest in many ways. For example, the old-growth trees have extremely long roots that help prevent erosion of the soil along the banks of the many fish streams (Q34) . Keeping these banks intact is important because these streams are home to salmon, which are the bear’s main food source. In return, the bear’s feeding habits nurture the forest. As the bears eat the salmon, they discard the skin and bones in great amounts on the forest floor, which provide vital nutrients. These produce lush vegetation that sustains thousands of other types of life forms, from birds to insects and more.

Today, the spirit bear lives off the coast of the province of British Columbia on a few islands (Q35) . There is great concern for their survival since it is estimated that less than two hundred of these white bears remain. The best way to protect them is to make every effort to preserve the delicate balance of their forest environment – in other words, their ecosystem.

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The greatest threat to the bear’s existence is the loss of its habitat. Over many years, logging companies have stripped the land by cutting down a large number of trees. In addition, they have built roads which have fractured the areas where the bear usually feeds, and many hibernation sites have also been lost (Q36) . The logging of the trees along the streams has damaged the places where the bears fish. To make matters worse, the number of salmon in those streams is declining because there is no legal limit on fishing at the moment . (Q37)

all these influences have a negative impact on the spirit bear’s very existence, which is made all the more fragile by the fact that reproduction among these bears has always been disappointingly low . (Q38)

And so, what’s the situation going forward? Community organizations, environmental groups and the British Columbia government are now working together on the problem. The government is now requiring logging companies to adopt a better logging method (Q39) , which is a positive step. However, these measures alone may not be sufficient to ensure a healthy population of the spirit bear in the future.

Other steps also need to be taken. While it is important to maintain the spirit bear’s habitat, there also needs to be more emphasis on its expansion (Q40) . The move is justified as it will also create space for other bears that are losing their homes …

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10   dinner

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13   health problems

14   safety rules

16   joining

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20   photo card / photo cards

26   presentation

28   material / materials

30   technical

32   power / powers

33   strangers

34   erosion

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Welcome to our Daily English Listening Practice with this week’s series:

Travel Vocabulary: 5 more Types of Vacations

Even more trips to go on! We’ve gathered up 5 more types of vacations for you to enjoy on your time off. Enjoy using this new advanced ESL listening practice on Travel Vocabulary and feel confident using it right away!

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Solo Travel

• On a budget: Following a budget
• Solo woman traveler: solo female travelers, women who travel alone
• Taking more risks than necessary: Doing something more dangerous than you should be
• Alone, by myself, solo
• “On the road”: traveling
• Put yourself out there: make the effort to meet new people
• You’re bound to find someone: you’re sure to find someone

How to use it: “A friend of mine is really into solo travel. He hitchhiked from Germany all the way to Portugal!’ “Solo female traveling can be completely safe, just be aware of your surroundings, just like everyone should.”

• Good ol’ American road trip: typical way of traveling for a lot of Americans
• Navigator: The person who reads the map and gives the driver directions
• Rand Mcnally map: branded paper map of America available in most stores and gas stations
• Pay phone: A public phone on the side of the road
• Along the way: During the journey
• Run out of gas: Run out of gasoline, run out of fuel

How to use it: “I can’t wait for this summer – we’re taking a road trip from London all the way down to Milan!” “I want to spend the entire autumn road tripping through the country, then fly back just in time for Thanksgiving.”

• Go camping: To sleep outside in a tent
• Coastal city: A city next to the ocean
• Campsite: A designated area for camping
• Rods: Collapsable poles that support the tent
• Putting up the tent / taking down the tent
• Roughed it: Didn’t have an easy or comfortable environment  
• Stuffed it into the truck: packed it tightly into the truck

How to use it: “I went camping a lot with the boy scouts when I was younger. We got really good at making fires and putting up tents.” “We had so many camp outs under the stars, sitting by the fire, it was always so fun.”

RV’s / Campers

• RV: Recreational Vehicle
• Travel trailer: A portable trailer with space inside to cook, sit, wash and sleep
• Hooks up to the hitch: Connects to the back of a vehicle
• Drivable: It can be driven, you can drive it  
• Glamping: ‘Glamor Camping’, camping with full amenities, much more comfortable than normal camping
• RV parks: A designated area for RVs  
• Caravanning: Going on holiday with a caravan  
• Beds that pull out: a bed that can be moved in and out of the way
• Kitchenette: small kitchen
• Rambling: walking without a destination

How to use it: “My father’s friend has a huge RV – it’s basically a house on wheels. It even has an oven!” “I’m not really into roughing it, but I could be persuaded to go glamping in one of these beautiful travel trailers!”

Ski Holiday

• Not the biggest fan of: I don’t really like  
• Season pass: A ticket to access the ski resort for the entire season
• Mini ski holiday: A short ski holiday
• To and from the resort: To the resort and back again
• Crack of dawn: Very early in the morning, around 4am-5am
• Rent equipment: skis, helmets, boots, poles, bindings, snowboard
• Rented a condo: similar to an apartment

How to use it: “My favourite thing about our ski holidays is the hot tubs. Being inside in the warm water in freezing weather feels so good.” “Really, really not into ski vacations, I’m not winter kind of girl.”

Have you ever gone travelling solo? What about winter vacations… are you into ‘em? Let us know if you have any more questions in the comments.

Kat and Mark

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Part 1: Questions 1-5 Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER.

1. Keep your in a safe place throughout your visit. 2. Pass through the to enter and leave the museum. 3. You need to buy a if you want to use a camera in the museum. 4. Look after your and mobile phone. 5. Arrive at the cinema about before the start of the show.

Questions 6-10 Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.

(6)                       (7) (8)                     (9) (10)

Part 2: Questions 11-17 Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

11. The main purpose of the service is to A educate people B persuade people to fly C provide people with comfort

12. The number of people working at Sydney Airport is A 200 B 360 C 440

13. Dogs are chosen according to A their ability to stay calm B their friendliness C their skill at locating narcotics

14. The number of postal items processed last year amounted to A 4,400 B 52,000 C 72,000

15. People carrying items that are not allowed A will get arrested B will be refused on board C will be given a warning

16. Which of the following is NOT allowed to be taken on the flight? A carry-on items B plant seeds C parcels

17. What is the proper security protocol for a pocket knife found in a carry-on suitcase? A it is returned to the passenger after examination B it is thrown away in a safe receptacle C it is passed on to higher level authorities

Questions 18-20 Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

18. The acceptable material for packing goods in Australia is 19. The belongings most of the time are refused due to problems with the 20. The customs must be given notice of the goods from days before it arrives in Australia.

Part 3: Questions 21-30 Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

21. The continuing education program is for people who A want to learn new hobbies B want to start getting another degree C cannot find employment elsewhere

22. The woman is interested in A making money to travel the world B learning about accounting C being an entrepreneur

23. The city centre is accessible by public transportation but A is under renovation now B does not offer as many classes C is more expensive

24. The woman takes care of her ill father during A weekends B the evening C normal working hours

25. The man finally suggests taking classes A through the internet B at the city centre campus C at the suburban satellite campus

26. The class for returning students teaches time management techniques like A how to organize and use one’s time efficiently B how to talk to your teachers C making friends in class

27. The class that reviews study skills goes over A beginning English grammar B basic math skills C writing for academic classes

28. According to the dialogue, the woman can go online in order to A email fellow students B contact teachers C sign up for classes

29. The price of online classes is A the same as everything else B cheaper than going to either campus C more expensive than going to the city centre campus

30. Textbooks and other course materials are A free when taking the online course B available at campus bookstores C available online

Part 4: Questions 31-37 Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.

31. There are some man-made materials like 32. Before being used, material undergoes 33. Wood should be cut and 34. Stone should be cut and

35. Aside from environmental factors, one should take into account during construction. 36. Some properties of materials affect mood, such as , texture, and color. 37. Use a mathematical formula to choose the type of wood, because are subjective, which are ambiguous in verbal descriptions

Questions 38-40 Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.

1. ticket 2. grey gates 3. permit 4. wallet 5. 5 minutes 6. journey 7. wild 8. 1.45 pm 9. new species 10. desert 11. A 12. C 13. A 14. B 15. C 16. B 17. B 18. paper 19. package labels 20. two to ten 21. B 22. C 23. B 24. C 25. A 26. A 27. C 28. C 29. B 30. A 31. plastic 32. processing 33. seasoned 34. polished 35. cost 36. grain patterns 37. words 38. 0.8 39. 0.1 40. black velvet

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By CNN's Tierney Sneed, John Fritze, Hannah Rabinowitz, Jen Christensen and Holmes Lybrand

Key takeaways from today's Supreme Court oral arguments over emergency abortions

From CNN's Tierney Sneed and John Fritze

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday on whether Idaho’s abortion ban can be enforced in medical emergencies, putting a spotlight on what has been one of the most politically explosive flashpoints in the aftermath of Roe v. Wade’s demise. 

Here are key takeaways from today's high-stakes hearing :

US solicitor general tailors her appeal to an abortion-hostile court as "narrow" circumstances of medical emergencies: US Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar said that there was a real conflict between Idaho’s law and the federal law, known as the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA), but she painted it as a narrow one. She stressed that, in this case, the administration is not trying to interfere with Idaho’s overall ability to criminalize abortions outside of certain medical emergencies.

Idaho and its defenders argue that the Biden administration is trying to circumvent the Supreme Court’s 2022 ruling that let states prohibit abortion, and to rebut that argument, Prelogar described Idaho has an outlier among states that have banned the procedure.

Prelogar’s argument was met with deep skepticism from several of the court’s conservative justices, but others – including Chief Justice John Roberts and Amy Coney Barrett– asked probing questions of both sides. The court’s liberal wing, meanwhile, all signaled they would coalesce around the Biden administration.

Idaho attorney struggles with questions from female justices about serious pregnancy complications: Idaho’s attorney Joshua Turner was subjected to a brutal and extended line of questioning from the female justices of the court exploring how the state’s abortion ban plays out in medical emergencies – particularly in dire situations where a woman’s health is at risk but her life is not yet in danger.

Justice Sonia Sotomayor asked Turner point blank: “What you are saying is that there is no federal law on the book that prohibits any state from saying, even if a woman will die, you can’t perform an abortion?”

Justice Elena Kagan offered a hypothetical in which a woman was about to lose her reproductive organs due to a pregnancy complication. As Turner danced around the “difficult” and “tough” situation her question as posing, she pushed harder: “That would be a good response if federal law did not take a position on what you characterize as a ‘tough question.’”

Keep reading takeaways from the arguments.

Supreme Court justices appear divided on abortion case, with Roberts and Barrett emerging as key votes 

From CNN's Tierney Sneed

In a Supreme Court  hearing on the Biden administration’s challenge to aspects of Idaho’s strict abortion ban , US Solicitor General  Elizabeth Prelogar  sought to appeal to conservative justices who just two years ago ruled that states should have the ability to prohibit the procedure.

The dispute, stemming from the Justice Department’s marquee response to the high court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade in 2022, turns on whether federal mandates for hospital emergency room care override abortion bans that do not exempt situations where a woman’s health is in danger but her life is not yet threatened.

To prevail, the Biden administration will need the votes of two members of the court’s conservative bloc, and with Justice Brett Kavanaugh signaling sympathies toward Idaho, the case will likely come down to the votes of Chief Justice John Roberts and Amy Coney Barrett. The two justices had tough questions for both sides of the case.

The court’s far-right wing, perhaps in an attempt to keep those two justices on their side, framed the case as a federal overreach into state power. The court’s liberals, meanwhile, focused on the grisly details of medical emergencies faced by pregnant woman that were not covered by the limited life-of-the-woman exemption in Idaho’s ban.

Having access to safe abortion is critical for a safe health care system, doctor from rural Idaho says

From CNN's Maureen Chowdhury

Dr. Caitlin Gustafson, a family medicine physician from rural Idaho, said having access to safe abortions should be a standard of care in order to have a safe health care system.

Speaking to CNN right outside of the Supreme Court, Gustafson said that she has seen Idaho's health care system "fall apart" since the abortion ban went into effect.

"We have lost a multitude of providers, particularly my OB-GYN colleagues who cannot continue to have themselves in the position of trying to make these decisions in emergencies, where a patient's heath and life threatened," she said, noting that if they make the wrong decision at the wrong moment, they may go to jail or lose their license.

Gustafson said that believes the Supreme Court's decision, based on today's arguments regarding whether Idaho's abortion ban can be enforced in medical emergencies , puts safe emergency health care across the board is at risk.

"This isn't just about abortion, this is about a protection of — a life saving protection we've had in place that keeps any person, including our pregnant patients who come to the emergency room safe," she said.

The federal law is what doctors across the country has "grown up under and it's what keeps everyone safe" she said. Gustafson also noted that she's seen a distinct change in the health care system in Idaho since doctors in the state lost this protection and says it is "untenable."

US solicitor general compares Idaho abortion law to hypothetical ban on epinephrine

From CNN's Holmes Lybrand

US Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar argued today that Idaho’s abortion law is akin to a ban on epinephrine, which treats severe allergic reactions.

Prelogar noted federal law mandates that if a person has an emergency medical condition and goes to an emergency room, “they have to stabilize you."

“Congress did not provide a reticulated list of all possible emergency medical conditions and all possible treatments,” she said. “But it was very clear that Congress set a baseline national standard of care to ensure that no matter where you live in this country you can’t be declined service.”

Of Idaho’s abortion law, Prelogar said: “It would be no different if the state had come out and decided to ban epinephrine."

“I don’t see any way to try to draw lines around to exclude pregnancy complications,” she added.

Supreme Court arguments on historic abortion case have concluded

From CNN's John Fritze

Supreme Court arguments in the historic abortion case have concluded. 

Now the justices will begin drafting an opinion – or several. That process usually takes a few months. In this case, the court is expected to hand down its ruling by the end of June.

US solicitor general and Alito go head-to-head

From CNN's Hannah Rabinowitz

In a tense exchange over how federal protections extend to a fetus, US Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar argued that women “deserve” medical treatment whenever it is needed.

Prelogar and Conservative Justice Samuel Alito went head-to-head as part of a line of questioning from the justice over whether, in enacting the federal law EMTALA, lawmakers were aiming to give protections to an “unborn child" — a term that is included in multiple provisions of the law.

Prelogar said the law states there is a duty for doctors to act when a pregnant person is “suffering some kind of emergency and her own health isn’t at risk, but the fetus might die,” like in the case of a prolapse of the umbilical cord into the cervix.

“But to suggest that in doing so," Prelogar said, "Congress suggested that the woman herself isn’t an individual, that she doesn’t deserve stabilization — I think that that is an erroneous reading of this."

Alito snapped back: “Nobody’s suggesting that a woman is not an individual and she doesn’t deserve stabilization.”

US solicitor general cites 1800s SCOTUS decision in abortion arguments

US Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar argued that the federal government has an interest to “protect its sovereign interest,” noting that “Idaho has directly interfered with the ability of hospitals to accept” federal funds through its abortion law.

Prelogar said several cases address the issue of proprietary interest, citing a case from the late 1800s in which the US Supreme Court unanimously upheld the federal government’s injunction to stop a labor strike related to US railroads.

Prelogar cited the Supreme Court’s ruling in the case, known as In re Debs, during arguments against Idaho’s abortion law.

Justice Neil Gorsuch reacted: “Debs? You really want to rely on Debs, general? I mean that wasn’t exactly our brightest moment."

“I do think though that it reflects the history and tradition of this nation in recognizing that it’s entirely appropriate for the United States to seek to protect its interests in this manner,” Prelogar said.

Alito brings up the "unborn child" debate

Conservative Justice Samuel Alito asked US Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar to explain why the federal law in question, the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA), uses the term “unborn child.”

“It’s not an odd phrase when you look at what Congress was doing,” at the time Prelogar said. The law was amended to add the term in 1989.

“There were well publicized cases where women were experiencing conditions their own health and life were not in danger, but the fetus was engraved distress and hospitals weren’t treating them," Prelogar said.

The term is referenced multiple times in law, including in the definition of a medical emergency scenario where the health of an unborn child is in serious jeopardy, where restricting the transfer of a patient in labor would put the safety of the unborn child at risk. 

The Charlotte Lozier Institute, an anti-abortion think tank, said in a friend-of-the-court brief that that EMTALA “expressly protects the lives of unborn children” and that it requires hospitals to “to follow the two-patient paradigm to protect both the mother and her unborn child.”   

“The United States’ attempt to diminish the ‘unborn child’s’ life as secondary—one that must be protected only if her mother’s health is not threatened but loses all value if her mother’s health is in jeopardy—is atextual,” the brief said. “Congress expected hospitals and physicians to preserve both lives wherever possible.”  

After Idaho’s abortion ban, more patients have been transferred out of state for emergency abortion care

From CNN Health's Meg Tirrell, Carma Hassan and Jamie Gumbrecht

If a pregnant woman in Idaho comes to an emergency room facing a grave threat to health but isn’t facing death, doctors have to delay her care until she deteriorates “or they’re airlifting her out of the state so she can get the emergency care that she needs,” US Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar said in her argument.

“One hospital system in Idaho says that right now, it's having to transfer pregnant women in medical crisis out of the state about once every other week,” she said.

There has been an uptick in the number of patients transferred for life-saving abortions after Idaho  banned the procedure , according to Dr. Jim Souza, the chief physician executive for Boise-based St. Luke’s Health System.

St. Luke's, Idaho's largest hospital system, wrote in a  friend-of-the-court brief  that the legal uncertainty created by the state's abortion ban means patients with emergency pregnancy complications are more likely to be transferred out of state for care unless they're at "imminent risk of death."

Souza said that in 2023, during an injunction on enforcement of the law as it pertained to the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA), only one patient in the emergency department was recommended to be transferred out of the state.

“In the short period of time, it’s been just a few months now that Idaho’s law has been in effect, six patients with medical emergencies have already been transferred out of state for termination,” Souza said in a call with reporters last week. “If we annualize that, we can anticipate up to 20 patients needing out-of-state care this year alone.”

Dr. Julie Lyons, a family medicine physician with St. Luke’s Health System, told CNN in February that she counsels patients on their first prenatal visit to "buy life-flight insurance," in case they face a "rare situation that a complication does happen."

Some doctors have also left Idaho as a result of the law, Souza said, creating a “destabilizing effect” on the hospital system.

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Moscow Travel Guide: Best Things to Do + More [2023]

· everything to know about visiting moscow, including the best things to do and how to get around. ·.

Moscow is Russia’s vibrant capital city, and it also happens to be the largest city in all of Europe. The city’s long and infamous history makes it one of the most unique places we have ever visited.

The architecture ranges from centuries-old palaces to uniform, gray concrete buildings. The people range from cold and private to warm and welcoming. Moscow is a city is strong juxtapositions, and we learned a lot during our time there.

This post will break down all you need to know about visiting Moscow, including the best things to do, how to get there, how to get around, and more.

The Best Things to Do in Moscow

1. explore the red square.

The Red Square is the heart of Moscow. Most of the city’s top attractions can be found here, including just about everything on this list. The Kremlin, St. Basil’s Cathedral, and Lenin’s Mausoleum are all located here, and the State Historical Museum and GUM are not far from here, either.

The Red Square is a common home for parades, protests, and seasonal celebrations. There are massive Christmas celebrations here, with food vendors and carnival rides set up in numbers.

2. Check Out the Ziferblat

The Ziferblat is a café in Moscow that is unlike any café we have ever been to. While most cafes charge you for your drinks and food, the Ziferblat charges you for your time.

Upon arrival, you are given a clock. When you leave, the barista calculates how much time you spent in the café and charges you accordingly. This concept was created to help visitors to be more intentional with their time, and the cafe itself is incredibly charming.

For a detailed look at everything you need to know before you visit, make sure you read my post about visiting the Ziferblat Cafe in Moscow .

3. Marvel at St. Basil’s Cathedral

St. Basil’s Cathedral is one of the most iconic churches in the world, and it was the single thing we were most excited to see while in Moscow. Built almost 500 years ago, St. Basil’s Cathedral is recognized by its colorful domes and whimsical style. The church is of the Russian Orthodox faith, and the inside is just as wondrous as the outside.

St. Basil’s Cathedral is located on the edge of the Red Square, making it incredibly convenient to visit. Entrance for non-worshippers costs 800 rubles, and tickets can be bought at the church

4. Explore the Kremlin

The Kremlin is the largest active fortress in Europe, and it is the site of most of Russia’s government affairs. In addition to government buildings, the Kremlin Complex is filled with courtyards, towers, and museums that are open to the public. If you have the time, you could spend a couple of days fully exploring all that there is to see in the Kremlin.

5. Walk Through Lenin’s Mausoleum

Vladimir Lenin is one of the most important figures in Russian history, and his body is located perfectly embalmed in a mausoleum in the Red Square. The Mausoleum is open to the public to visit, and as long as you are willing to go through a few security checks, it is easily one of the best things to do in Moscow. Its convenient location in the Red Square makes it a can’t miss attraction.

There is absolutely no photography allowed inside the Mausoleum. Do not test this rule.

6. Wander Along Arbat Street

The Arbat is a very popular street in Moscow that is lined with stores, cafes, and other touristy attractions. It is one of the oldest streets in the city, dating back to the 1400s. This street is both quaint and trendy, and there are many walking tours that introduce tourists to the neighborhood’s wonders and highlights.

7. Catch a Show at the Bolshoi Theatre

As a lover of the arts, it is hard to think of Moscow and not think of ballet. Russia has always been a top dog in the world of fine arts, and Bolshoi Theater is one of the best places to catch a performance. We were lucky enough to attend an Opera here, and it is a venue that you don’t want to miss out on if you enjoy opera, ballet, or orchestral performances.

8. Visit the State Historical Museum

The State Historical Museum is one of the most respected museums in Moscow. Despite its name, it is not really focused on the history of Russia as a nation. Rather, it contains a collection of artifacts from all throughout Russia’s history.

The museum’s collection is very broad in nature. It houses some items from indigenous tribes that used to occupy the region, pieces collected by the Romanov family, and more.

9. Wander Around GUM

GUM is an absolutely massive mall within walking distance of the Red Square. It isn’t just the size that draws visitors here; it’s the sense of luxury. The mall is so beautiful inside, much like the metro stations.

While visiting a mall might not sound like it belongs on a bucket list, this mall does. You will not want to miss out on visiting GUM while in Moscow.

10. Admire the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour

While St. Basil’s Cathedral is the most iconic church in Moscow, it isn’t the only one. The Cathedral of Christ the Saviour is absolutely stunning, with massive golden domes. It is the tallest Orthodox church in the world, and it is the seat of the Orthodox Patriarch of Moscow.

It is located just about a mile from the Red Square, just south of the Kremlin Complex. You can walk to it from the Red Square in about 20 minutes.

How to Get to Moscow

Flying to moscow.

Moscow has three major international airports: Sheremetyevo (SVO) , Domodedovo (DMO) , and Vnukovo (VKO) . All three of them are directly connected to downtown Moscow by the Aeroexpress trains, which leave every 30 minutes throughout the day. By Aeroexpress train, you can expect to get to the city center in 25-45 minutes depending on the airport that you fly into.

Sheremetyevo is the biggest and busiest of the three airports, and it is the one you are most likely to fly into – especially if you are coming from outside of Europe or the Caucus region. We flew into Sheremetyevo on a direct flight from New York City.

I usually provide backup airport options, because flying right into the city isn’t always the cheapest way to get where you’re going. Unfortunately, when it comes to Moscow, don’t really have a choice other than to fly right into Moscow. It is a very remote city, and it is usually the cheapest place to fly into in Russia as a whole.

Since Sheremetyevo is so busy, you will probably find a great flight option anyway. I wrote in  my post about finding cheap flights  that using hub airports will lead to more affordable airfare, and the same logic applies here. Even though Russia’s national airline, Aeroflot, is no longer a member of the SkyTeam Alliance, Moscow is still a major hub connecting passengers from all over the world.

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Train or Bus to Moscow

Trains and buses are one of the most popular ways to get around Europe. However, they’re of very little use when you’re trying to get to Moscow.

Moscow is hundreds of miles from the nearest major cities. The only major European city that can even be reached within 8 hours on the ground is St. Petersburg, and even the Baltic capitals of Riga, Vilnius, and Tallinn are over 12 hours away.

If you want to get to Moscow, the best option is almost always to fly. While the train routes to Moscow are scenic, they simply take forever.

How to Get Around Moscow

METRO | TROLLEYS | TRAMS | BUSES

Moscow has one of the most memorable metro systems in the world. Its metro lines are very deep underground, and the stations are absolutely stunning. Each station has its own unique style, but all of them contain escalators that seem to go on forever.

The system was built in an effort to showcase the power of the Soviet Union and its bright future. The plans were a form of propaganda, but they resulted in what is still one of the most visually appealing subway systems on earth.

Moscow’s metro system isn’t just pretty. It is also very useful and accessible. The system has 17 lines that connect the city and its surrounding area.

But wait; there’s more!

The Moscow metro system is also incredibly affordable, with each ride costing less than a dollar. The metro is by far the best way to get around Moscow, as it is almost impossible to beat the connection times and the low cost to ride.

Tickets can be bought at electronic, English-speaking kiosks in stations, or directly from ticket counters at certain larger stations. There are also day passes available, which are a very solid option if you plan on riding the metro several times per day.

The metro is by far the best way to get around Moscow.

In addition to the metro system, Moscow also has a network of buses, trams, and trolleys. This system is nowhere near as convenient or well-connected as the metro, though, and is likely of little use to you during your trip. There is no Uber in Moscow, but a similar app named Yandex is available if you need a ride in a pinch.

How Many Days Do You Need in Moscow?

Moscow is the biggest city in all of Europe, and it is absolutely loaded with things to do. You could spend weeks in Moscow and still find new things to do. Of course, most travelers don’t have that kind of time to spend in one place!

I recommend spending no less than three full days in Moscow, and ideally closer to five or seven.

Moscow is very spread out, and it can take some time to get from one major point to another. There are also so many places that are nice to just sit back and relax, which is hard to do when you’re in a hurry trying to cram activities into just a few days.

If you only have a week to visit Russia, I’d advise spending all of the time in one city. If you decide to split your time between Moscow and St. Petersburg, I recommend not trying to squeeze in any day trips beyond those two cities.

When Is the Best Time of the Year to Visit Moscow?

There are two different ways to approach this question. Personally, I think the best time to visit Moscow is around Christmas and New Year’s Day. While the weather will be absolutely freezing, Moscow is a surreal winter wonderland in December and January.

We were in Moscow right before Christmas. While it was very cold, you can always bundle up. Exploring the Christmas markets and pop-up ice skating rinks throughout Moscow is one of my favorite memories from anywhere I’ve traveled, and I dream of going back to do it again.

If you aren’t fond of the cold, Moscow is beautiful in the summer. It tends to get pretty cold in the shoulder seasons, so if you want warm weather, you should plan to visit in the summer. Moscow actually gets pretty warm in July and August, and there are a bunch of fantastic places to soak up the sun within the city.

The best time to visit Moscow is either around Christmas or from late May to August.

Is Moscow Safe to Visit?

While Moscow is a truly wonderful city, there’s no denying that visiting Russia comes with risks. As the country is run by an infamous communist dictator, concerns about visiting are valid. While we didn’t experience any sort of threat or negative treatment during our time in Moscow, we visited in a peaceful time.

In our experience, Russia doesn’t seem to detain normal Americans or Westerners to use as pawns. As a regular person, as long as you don’t commit any crimes, there is a slim chance you will run into any issues. However, Russia will not hesitate to enforce its laws against foreigners, and illegal behaviors will likely land you in a very compromising position.

Russia will not hesitate to enforce its laws against foreigners, and illegal behaviors will likely land you in a very compromising position.

To make matters worse, Russia has a bad reputation for gang violence. While the Russian mafia has very little interest in normal Western tourists, they won’t hesitate to pick a fight with anyone who ventures into their sphere of influence. If you seek out illegal substances or activities, you could be a target of the mafia.

If you seek out illegal substances or activities, you could be a target of the mafia.

Finally, since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, things are all very different. Russia is currently at war, and there are battles raging within 8 hours of Moscow. While it is still relatively safe to visit, that could change at any time as the war with Ukraine continues.

Is Moscow Worth Visiting?

Without a doubt, Moscow is worth visiting. It is one of the most unique major cities we have ever visited, and we hope to make it back one day. The Russian Orthodox churches are stunning, the city’s history is unlike any other, and the food is to die for.

While many visitors prefer St. Petersburg to Moscow, I think Moscow deserves a lot of hype of its own. Moscow is the beating heart of Russian culture and history, and it’s a place I highly recommend checking out if you have the chance.

That’s all we have for you about Moscow! I hope this post was helpful as you plan your trip to Russia’s capital.

Have you been to Moscow? Or is this your first time visiting? Comment below if you have anything to add to our travel guide!

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How safe is Moscow for tourists?

Moscow is an enormous city. 12 million people live here and many others commute in from the Moscow Region for work each day. And although there is no particular danger for either tourists or locals, it is, as in any big city, always worth using common sense. We'll tell you how to avoid running into trouble and which areas you might want to avoid.

Is the city center safe?

“I was shocked to see people using their laptops in parks in the evening,” says Nicholas Font from Argentina, who visited Moscow in May. “Of course, I was careful with my belongings, but I wasn't afraid of wearing my bag in the city center.”

The city center (and it is a very big city center) is generally convenient and safe for walking around. Pedestrians enjoy wide sidewalks and relatively calm road traffic. There are tourist police (who speak English), not to mention the ordinary police. Of course, there is never any guarantee that you won’t encounter a thief, and so to stay on the safe side keep your documents and money in places that are inaccessible to others. Red Square, Nikolskaya Street and Arbat are the most touristy places, so it’s worth being a little more aware of pickpockets in these areas.

Remember that in Moscow the police can stop you to check your ID. But unless you have committed some kind of crime there is generally nothing to worry about: You just need to show your passport and visa. "I was asked to show my passport and visa three times. Once in St. Petersburg and twice in Moscow," says our reader Ghazali Khan from Dubai. "Police in Russia are polite and professional. Most of them don’t speak English, but they understand your gestures."

Can you walk around at night?

Have you heard the expression "Moscow never sleeps?" Well, this is very true. The city center is buzzing 24 hours a day, and even on the outskirts you are likely to see people out and about even late at night. On a Friday or Saturday night there are likely to be even more people out on the streets than in the daytime. Of course, when it is minus 20 degrees Celsius in the winter, it isn’t as much fun as in the summer, but the only time Moscow really feels deserted is on the morning of Jan. 1 . 

According to a recent poll conducted by The Economist , Moscow came in at 37 out of 60 big cities around the world in its Safe City Index. (Tokyo, Singapore and Osaka were at the top of the list). In other words, the Russian capital is pretty much average when it comes to safety.

Is it safe to go to the suburbs?

As a general rule, the police record more crimes in the city center than elsewhere. For instance, 2,846 crimes—mainly robberies and muggings—were recorded in 2018 in the Presnensky District between Arbat and Moscow City.  

At the same time, over the past year these numbers have gone down by 20 percent, according to the prosecutor's office. 

The city suburbs, with the exceptions of the Maryino and Perovo districts, are generally regarded as quite safe. So if you have a desire to see how ordinary Muscovites live, don't hesitate to hop on the metro and ride out to Vladykino, for example. Just work out your route in advance as you might not run into many people who speak English out there.

What about public transport and taxis?

When Russia hosted the FIFA World Cup in 2018, there were many stories of unscrupulous taxi drivers charging tourists astronomical amounts, sometimes as high as a thousand dollars, for a trip from the airport to the center. In order to avoid such unpleasant surprises, avoid airport taxis altogether and instead download Uber or Yandex Taxi on your phone and then pay by card rather than with cash. You will see the cost of the journey at the time of booking, and this won't change when you arrive at your destination. And if you have a strong desire to leave a tip, you can do so online. For your information, the cost of a journey from the airport to the city shouldn’t cost more than $30 (unless you order a luxury car, of course). While you can also find official taxis at the airport, these will be significantly more expensive than ordering one off Yandex Taxi or Uber.

Travelling around the city by metro, bus or trolleybus is generally quite convenient. The Moscow metro is one of the most reliable and safe (not to mention beautiful) underground transport systems in the world. The trains are new and run at short intervals. CCTVs are everywhere in the metro, and there are police at every station. Gabriel Infante Carrillo from Mexico City says that while riding the Moscow metro he had to put his backpack through an X-ray machine, but that the official was very polite with him. "I was not surprised at all, I knew beforehand that this could happen due to security reasons," he said. 

Aboveground transport by and large uses specially allocated lanes, and while waiting you can pass the time at "smart" bus stops that have Wi-Fi, electric sockets and an electronic bus schedule in Latin script.

Can young women travel alone in Moscow?

It is generally rare for anyone in Moscow to pester women in the street or catcall them, especially if they see that she is a foreign tourist. Russian men are usually restrained and, even if they like a girl VERY MUCH, it is usually sufficient to politely decline their advances. So Moscow is a perfectly safe city solo women.

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