Single out the main idea of each paragraph, reword it and write down the plan of the article.

Fill in the table with the examples of behaviour of people travelling abroad.

Examples of behaviour
A Tourist	A Traveller

 

10. Write a two-page long summary of the article under discussion.

Exercise 2. Listen to the tips of advice for those who are going to travel abroad. Insert the missing words. Arrange the parts into a logical order according to the speaker. Write numbers (from 1 to 5) to tick each part entitled “What to do before leaving?”.

Safety Tips for Travelling Abroad

Travelling to a foreign country is __________ as well as _________. The reasons for excitement and risk are the same - new places, new people, etc. If you are planning to make a foreign trip in the near future and do not want to become a victim of _________ or face ________________, difficulties, read through the following article to know some safety tips for travelling abroad.

Travelling abroad can be for various reasons like __________, ______________, __________ or any other personal cause. Out of the above __________, it is only for a vacation that you have plenty of packing time since you plan it well in advance. Other occasions, generally, come as a __________. Though these occasions are sudden, you should not skip the factor of __________in your trip. For a vacation, you can think what ________to carry and what should be left at home. But, have you ever thought what you should do to make your travel trip safe as well as fun. If you stay calm and think ________while planning for a trip abroad, you can be assured of a safe and enjoyable international trip.

 

What to Do Before Leaving?

 

Safety begins at the time of packing for your ________. You should be very careful while selecting your stuff otherwise you might end up facing unwanted situations. Here are a few suggestions as to what and how much to carry, what to wear, etc., when you are on your foreign trip.

Know the Local Laws and Customs

• You should have ____________ information about the place you are planning to visit, like its laws and customs. If you are not fully aware of these things you might unnecessarily get into ___________.

• To avoid unwanted attention, dress like a ___________. Tourists always stand out from the local populace and _________ take advantage of this.

Prescriptions and Documents

• If you are on ___________ while travelling abroad, carry all prescriptions and doctor's letter with you.

• Ask your doctor to mention the names of _________ (if any) and their need in your treatment, so there won't be any issue with the flight ___________.
• Share your ____________ with your family members and friends i.e., keep photocopies of your __________, ________ and other important _____________with your relatives or close friends. They should have all information in case of an __________.
• Keep in touch with them regularly through phone, messages or e-mail, if you are travelling ___________.

Dressing

• You might wonder, how dressing up can help you stay __________ while travelling. But trust me, it makes a lot of difference.
• If your plane is ___________, you should go unnoticed among all people and this can happen only when you are dressed in ________ wear and dull _______. Slacks and T-shirts will help you move ____________ in an emergency.

Money

• Never carry more _________ than required. Try to make maximum use of your ________ and _________ cards.
• Men should keep cash as well as cards in their ________________ whereas women can use a _____________tucked under the arm so that no one can reach it without their _________. Use different places to keep the cards to avoid credit card problems such as __________ them all at once.
• When you reach the hotel put your credit/ debit cards in the main _________ of the hotel or in your personal _________ in the room.

Jewelry

• Do not become a ________ for thieves by wearing attention seeking __________. Keep all ________ and other __________ jewelry at home and wear something light and artificial.

• If you have to carry ____________ jewelry as you will be attending a wedding, keep it in _________ corners of your travel bags.