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a. Maya: Oh, that sounds very exciting and perhaps a little bit scary!

b. Liam: I want to try that difficult mountain hike in the national park next month.

c. Liam: Yes, maybe two days of walking and camping under the stars.

a. Emily: We really should visit that huge field of bright yellow sunflowers for pictures.

b. Emily: Let's go early this Saturday morning before too many people get there.

c. John: Yeah, I saw it online! The beautiful photos they posted looked absolutely perfect.

a. Julia: I saw it advertised! Is it very expensive for tourists just to get inside?

b. Tom: Not too bad, the entrance fee is quite low if you arrive before eleven.

c. Tom: That brand-new club downtown plays really great music for dancing all night.

a. Alex: Yes, but the reviews say the hostel room is very clean and friendly.

b. Ben: That is a great deal! Do you have to share a big room with strangers?

c. Alex: I found a very cheap hostel in Lisbon for only fifteen euros a night.

a. Ben: Always remember to buy a local SIM card for your phone right away.

b. Anna: Why? I can just use the hostel Wi-Fi to call my family back home.

c. Ben: But you need to call for a taxi or an emergency quickly outside.

a. Alex: That's amazing! It is a great way to truly experience their real life.

b. Alex: Will you stay in a big city or a small village during the exchange program?

c. Chloe: I will live with a local host family to learn their daily customs better.

a. Finn: I know; the huge crowds make it hard to feel the real local atmosphere.

b. Olivia: The small canal town was full of tourists and very noisy this year.

c. Olivia: We should look for smaller, lesser-known towns to visit next time.

a. Ben: Let's buy local handmade souvenirs instead of cheap things from big, far-away factories.

b. Ben: Yes, and we can also use our own reusable fabric bags for all of our shopping.

c. Ava: That really helps support the local community and boosts the local economy, too.

a. Alex: Wow, that's amazing! But how do they keep the houses strong for such a long time?

b. Mia: They use traditional ways to fix them. They don't use modern machines to change the heritage.

c. Mia: I saw a video about a very old village. People there still live in houses from 500 years ago!

a. Tom: Yes, finding the real traditional places is always so much better than the tourist ones.

b. Tom: That is the perfect plan to find the most delicious and authentic Italian food, definitely.

c. Julia: Oh, I love those! We really must try to find that specific, small restaurant.

d. Tom: I saw this amazing TikTok video of a grandmother making fresh pasta in Italy.

e. Julia: We should simply ask the local people where they usually eat their dinner every night.

a. Liam: I'm worried about my first trip because I have never flown before now.

b. Liam: I don't even know how to check in my big bag at the counter correctly.

c. Maya: Just stand in the line and give them your passport; it is actually very easy.

d. Maya: Don't worry, the airport staff will guide you through all the necessary steps.

e. Liam: Thanks, I feel a little better now that you have explained the process.

a. Alex: That would be helpful; I want to be more independent when I travel alone.

b. Chloe: Getting lost is fine! It is the best way to see new parts of the city.

c. Alex: I wish I had more travel experience so I wouldn't get lost so often.

d. Alex: But I don't know how to use the local bus system or buy the right ticket.

e. Chloe: I can teach you how to use the bus app on your phone quickly this week.

a. Julia: I know. We don't want to scare the local animals or disturb their quiet, natural homes.

b. Sam: We must respect the wildlife and their natural, beautiful environment at all times.

c. Julia: That's completely right; their bodies are not used to eating our normal human food.

d. Sam: Also, never, ever feed the wild animals anything, even a small piece of bread.

e. Sam: We need to be very quiet when we are walking near the nature reserve area, okay?

a. Liam: We need to plan much better next time and buy them earlier in the year.

b. Liam: Did you manage to buy tickets for the famous Coachella festival next spring?

c. Liam: I will look online now, but we must be careful about fake tickets.

d. Ava: No, they sold out too fast! They are very difficult to get quickly.

e. Ava: Maybe we should try to find some tickets from a reliable resale website, then.

a. Sofia: We should choose local places that have delicious, authentic food, not just beautifully painted walls.

b. Sofia: I think we mostly paid for the perfect pink background and the nice, bright lighting inside the cafe.

c. Ben: It feels like the businesses only really care about their aesthetic for social media attention, right?

d. Ben: I agree; let's prioritize quality food over the best picture opportunity next time we go out.

e. Ben: That Instagrammable coffee shop was extremely expensive, but the actual coffee was just okay.

a. Marco: I found a helpful app that shows us the way to hidden places tourists usually never see.

b. Marco: We can explore the city like a local, not just like a regular, lost tourist, quickly.

c. Lena: That is definitely better than just using a simple map; it actually teaches us many things.

d. Lena: Is it like a fun treasure hunt? Does it give us clues to follow on the small streets?

e. Marco: Sort of! It uses GPS to guide us but also gives historical facts about the location, too.

a. Maya: That actually sounds like a lot of fun, but filming every day is quite hard work.

b. Maya: You should focus on making short, exciting videos that people will easily watch online.

c. Liam: I really want to start a travel vlog to record all our future amazing adventures.

d. Liam: I just want to capture the special moments and share the beautiful scenic places we visit.

e. Liam: Good idea! I will start planning the first video for our next weekend trip away.

a. Chloe: That sounds like a really wonderful plan! I will start checking the car's engine now.

b. Chloe: How many days will the entire trip take us to finish, do you think it will be?

c. Ben: We should drive along the nice coast road; there are amazing views of the ocean there.

d. Chloe: Where should we actually go for our road trip next month? I want to see mountains.

e. Ben: Maybe four full days of driving and then three nights staying in a cheap motel.

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A. I promise I will drive slowly and wear my strong helmet the whole time, of course.

B. Well, I want to rent a small motorbike and do a really fun road trip.

C. Okay, I will focus on exploring the north first, then.

D. I have actually never driven a motorbike in Vietnam before, so I'm a bit nervous.

E. The Ha Giang Loop is very beautiful, but please know it is difficult driving there.

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Ben: Hey Linh! I'm planning to visit Northern Vietnam next month for a holiday.

Linh: That's wonderful news, Ben. How are you planning to travel around there?

Ben: (1)

Linh: Oh, that sounds so exciting! It is definitely the best way to see all the beautiful mountains.

Ben: I want to start in Hanoi and drive up to the famous Ha Giang area.

Linh: (2)

Ben: Yes, I know. (3)

Linh: You must be very careful with the changing weather and the small, windy mountain roads.

Ben: (4)

Linh: You should also always check the bike's engine and the brakes before you start driving each day.

Ben: Good point. What do you think about visiting Central Vietnam, like the city of Da Nang?

Linh: Central Vietnam is nice, but the north is better for the big mountains and amazing motorbike rides.

Ben: (5) Wish me good luck with the driving!

Linh: I wish you a safe and absolutely amazing trip, Ben. You must send me many beautiful photos!

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A. But is all the street food safe to eat outside on the pavement?

B. Will the food markets in Hanoi be very different from the ones you find in the south?

C. In the south, you absolutely must try the best Bánh Mì and some fresh spring rolls, too.

D. I really want to try all the delicious street food in every spot.

E. I need to bring several empty stomachs with me!

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Alex: Hey Linh! Guess what? I am finally traveling to Vietnam next week.

Linh: That's fantastic news, Alex! Are you going to visit Hanoi and also Ho Chi Minh City?

Alex: Yes, both cities! (1)

Linh: You simply must try the famous Phở in Hanoi; it is definitely the most traditional dish there.

Alex: I love Phở already! (2)

Linh: Yes, it is usually very safe. Just choose the food stalls that have many local people eating there.

Alex: That is a great tip. What kind of food should I make sure to try in Ho Chi Minh City?

Linh: (3)

Alex: I saw a fun video about a guided night food market tour. Should I book it ahead of time?

Linh: Yes, a guided culinary tour is fun, and they show you all the best little hidden spots.

Alex: (4)

Linh: Hanoi's food is often heavier and warmer, but the south's food uses more sweet and sour flavors.

Alex: I truly cannot wait to eat everything! (5)

Linh: Enjoy the incredible food adventure, Alex. It will be a very memorable and tasty trip!