Comprehension check

Complete the statements by choosing the answer which fits best.

1. The author is convinced that

a) the urge to travel is only for the young. b) middle-aged people shun traveling.

c) only old age can cure his passion for traveling. d) whatever his age he will always be keen on traveling.

2. The author is convinced that

a) it presents a problem to find a valid pretext for going on a journey.

b) a born traveler can always supply himself with a valid reason for going away.

c) people who lead a sedentary life catch the virus of rest­lessness. d) there is no need to plan a journey.

3. The author is convinced that

a) it is the traveler who takes control over the journey and not vice versa.

b) a journey is something very personal. c) a journey is like marriage in that it can not be put under control.

d) only the ones who have traveled extensively can know the true meaning of the word "to travel".

Pre-reading task

Match the words in Column A with their definitions in Col­umn B.

	A	В
A	Flight	1. a statement giving information in an official manner
B	To be overdue	2. to write one's name and other particulars required
С	To be clear of customs	3. an official mark put on the passport giving a foreigner permission
		to enter, pass through or leave a particular country
D	To fill in (out) a form	4. a trip by plane
E	To take off	5. list of times for doing things
F	A visa	6. to be beyond the time fixed
G	A re-entry permit	7. to put on land
H	A declaration	8. written authority to return to the country
I	To land	9. to deal with requirements of the customs
J	A schedule	10. the beginning of a flight