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2 On the bucket list

LISTENING 5 How does Jason decide about the subject of
his articles?
A He takes on any writing job that will pay well.
Power up B He concentrates on particular destinations
that interest him.
1 Work in pairs and talk about places you have visited. Which of these

words or phrases would you use to describe that place? Why? C He works with his colleagues to find really
exotic places.
alone awestruck deserted easily accessible impressive remote 6 What does Jason say about the subject of his
stunning uncontrolled unspoilt wild award-winning article?

A He was frustrated by the difficulties of

reaching the location.

2 You’re going to hear a podcast interview with a young travel writer.
Before you listen, think about the following questions. B He was reluctant to write about a place he
wanted to keep secret.
1 What do you think the job of a travel writer would involve? C He was irritated by the attitude of the

2 What might be the attractions and difficulties of the job? publisher who commissioned it.
Listen up 7 According to Jason, what is the most important
quality for travel writers to have?

3 2.4 Listen to the interview. What different jobs has he had? A a love for what they do
B a desire to be the best

exam tip : multiple choice: longer text C a belief in themselves
Before you listen, read the questions and the options carefully and underline 5 Work in pairs. Discuss the meaning of the
the key words. As you listen, focus on these. Don’t get distracted by other highighted words.
information you hear which is not relevant to the particular question. 1 I wrote up my impressions .
Read question 1 in Ex 4 and underline the key words in the question and 2 I missed having others to bounce ideas off .

options. Listen to the first section of the interview and choose your answer. 3 It’s a good idea to become an expert in a
certain ‘ niche ’ area.

4 2.5 Read the exam tip and complete the task. Listen again 4 All travel writers need to be flexible and

and choose the correct answer A, B or C. Compare your answers with write about different topics.
a partner. 5 I thought the ultimate place for me to
1 Jason says the first articles he wrote were write about would be hidden beaches.

A inspired by history lessons at school. 6 Not a place for the faint-hearted !
B based on a combination of travel and research. Speak up
C published almost immediately.

2 How did Jason feel when he got his first break? 6 Work in pairs. Choose a place and give
A relieved because he’d been trying many different ideas some convincing reasons why your partner

B disappointed that it had taken him so long should visit that place.

C surprised because he hadn’t expected to be published 1 Research the place briefly online.
3 Why did Jason start the job in the travel agency? 2 Write down a few good reasons to visit it.
A He wanted to learn how to deal with 3 Tell your partner why you think they
demanding clients. should visit that place.
B He felt it would be a way to meet more travel
writers.
C He wanted to work with other people.
4 What worried Jason about becoming a
full-time travel writer?
A He felt his lack of formal training could
be a problem.
B He found certain kinds of writing more
diffi cult than others.
C He thought he might spend too
much time on social media.

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