What's the longest journey you've ever done? What's the longest time you've been away from your home?
What's the longest journey you've ever done? What's the longest time you've been away from your home?
Read the blog post and answer the questions to identify the purpose of the text.
1. Who is writing? Why?
2. Who is the author writing for?
3. What question does she want her readers to answer?
Rachel Ridley
Follow the dream
Hey! Do you dream of exotic places? Of trips to distant deserts and mountains? Do you dream of adventure? Well, Liz Clark has been living that dream, and I've been following her inspirational blog.
After finishing university, Liz learned to sail as one of her old professors offered to lend her his yacht for as long as she wanted it.
In October 2005, she set off on her journey. Liz found it hard to leave behind her friends and family, but she's been travelling to many fascinating places for over fifteen years. Among other countries, she has stopped off in Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama and the Galapagos Islands.
When she stops somewhere, she surfs, does yoga and writes her blog. Adverts on Liz's blog have been paying for her trip. There are beautiful beaches, crystal clear water and perfect surf in her photos.
But life on the ocean can also be difficult. ‘It feels so great to inspire others to live their dreams,' says Liz, ‘I've worked hard and it hasn't always been easy or fun.’
She also gets very lonely, but she keeps going. She's looking for some company on the boat to stay with her as she carries on her journey around the world. Liz, I think I'll join you! Does anyone else want some adventure?
Thảo luận (1)Hướng dẫn giải1. Rachel Ridey, who has been following Liz Clark’s inspirational blog, is writing this blog post. Because Rachel Ridey wanted to write about Liz Clark following her dream of adventure.
2. The author is writing for anyone who wants to join the journey around the world with her and Liz Clark.
3. The question she wants her readers to answer is “Does anyone else want some adventure?” / “Do you dream of adventure?”.
(Trả lời bởi Nguyễn Việt Dũng)
Read and listen to the text again and answer the questions.
1. How long has Liz Clark been travelling?
2. How did she get her yacht?
3. What does Liz do when she stops somewhere?
4. How does Liz pay for her trip?
5. Why does Rachel offer to join Liz on her journey?
Rachel Ridley
Follow the dream
Hey! Do you dream of exotic places? Of trips to distant deserts and mountains? Do you dream of adventure? Well, Liz Clark has been living that dream, and I've been following her inspirational blog.
After finishing university, Liz learned to sail as one of her old professors offered to lend her his yacht for as long as she wanted it.
In October 2005, she set off on her journey. Liz found it hard to leave behind her friends and family, but she's been travelling to many fascinating places for over fifteen years. Among other countries, she has stopped off in Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama and the Galapagos Islands.
When she stops somewhere, she surfs, does yoga and writes her blog. Adverts on Liz's blog have been paying for her trip. There are beautiful beaches, crystal clear water and perfect surf in her photos.
But life on the ocean can also be difficult. ‘It feels so great to inspire others to live their dreams,' says Liz, ‘I've worked hard and it hasn't always been easy or fun.’
She also gets very lonely, but she keeps going. She's looking for some company on the boat to stay with her as she carries on her journey around the world. Liz, I think I'll join you! Does anyone else want some adventure?
Thảo luận (2)Hướng dẫn giải1. For over fifteen years.
2. One of her old university professors lent her his yacht.
3. She surfs, does yoga and writes her blog.
4. She has adverts on her blog.
5. Because she wants some adventure.
(Trả lời bởi Nguyễn Việt Dũng)
VOCABULARY PLUS. Use a dictionary to check the meaning of the phrases in blue in the text.
Rachel Ridley
Follow the dream
Hey! Do you dream of exotic places? Of trips to distant deserts and mountains? Do you dream of adventure? Well, Liz Clark has been living that dream, and I've been following her inspirational blog.
After finishing university, Liz learned to sail as one of her old professors offered to lend her his yacht for as long as she wanted it.
In October 2005, she set off on her journey. Liz found it hard to leave behind her friends and family, but she's been travelling to many fascinating places for over fifteen years. Among other countries, she has stopped off in Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama and the Galapagos Islands.
When she stops somewhere, she surfs, does yoga and writes her blog. Adverts on Liz's blog have been paying for her trip. There are beautiful beaches, crystal clear water and perfect surf in her photos.
But life on the ocean can also be difficult. ‘It feels so great to inspire others to live their dreams,' says Liz, ‘I've worked hard and it hasn't always been easy or fun.’
She also gets very lonely, but she keeps going. She's looking for some company on the boat to stay with her as she carries on her journey around the world. Liz, I think I'll join you! Does anyone else want some adventure?
Thảo luận (2)Hướng dẫn giảiTham khảo
set off = to start on a trip, begin a journey
(khởi hành = bắt đầu một chuyến đi, một hành trình)
leave behind = to leave a place without taking someone or something with you
(bỏ lại = tạm gác lại, rời bỏ một nơi nào đó mà không mang theo ai hay thứ gì)
stop off = to visit or stay at a place for a short time when you are going somewhere else
(ghé qua = ghé thăm hoặc ở lại nơi nào đó trong thời gian ngắn khi bạn đang đi nơi khác)
stay with = keep up with, continue with
(theo kịp = đuổi kịp, tiếp tục với)
carry on = to continue doing something
(tiếp tục = tiếp tục làm gì đó)
(Trả lời bởi Nguyễn Việt Dũng)
USE IT! Work in pairs. Think of three advantages and three disadvantages of going on a trip on your own.
Thảo luận (2)Hướng dẫn giảiTham khảo
(Trả lời bởi Nguyễn Việt Dũng)
Advantages
(Ưu điểm)
Disadvantages
(Nhược điểm)
Get to know myself better
(Hiểu rõ bản thân mình hơn)
Safety is a big issue
(An toàn là một khó khăn lớn)
Lets me get out of my comfort zone
(Bước ra khỏi vùng an toàn của bản thân)
No or little help in times of trouble
(Không có hoặc có ít sự giúp đỡ khi khó khăn)
Get to make own decisions
(Tự đưa ra quyết định)
Struggle to get great photos
(Đấu tranh để có được những bức ảnh tuyệt vời)
Improve problem-solving and decision-making skills
(Cải thiện kỹ năng giải quyết vấn đề và ra quyết định)
Nobody to share experiences with
(Không có ai để chia sẻ trải nghiệm)
Complete freedom to choose my own path
(Hoàn toàn tự do lựa chọn con đường của riêng mình)
It can get lonely
(Có thể cô đơn)
Motivate to learn a language faster
(Thúc đẩy để học một ngôn ngữ nhanh hơn)
Travel expenses can be higher
(Chi phí du lịch có thể cao hơn)