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I Type of transport advantages disadvantages

1 road takes you door to door; tiring for driver;
easy with luggage slow for long distances
train can enjoy scenery; poor catering;
can work on train frequent delays
sea can move around; slow;
fresh sea air can feel seasick
air quick; cramped;
convenient difficult to get to airports

Unit 50

Possible advantages and disadvantages:
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1 place advantage disadvantage
camp-site cheap uncomfortable
self-catering flat free to eat when you want hard work
guest-house meals cooked for you not so free perhaps
youth hostel cheap no privacy
holiday camp lots to do noisy
time-share apartment can be attractive accommodation same place every year

1 They canoed in the Dordogne last year.
2 Have you ever windsurfed?
3 I love sailing.
4 He spends too much time going fishing.
5 It's quite expensive to go shopping in Rome.
6 I enjoy going cycling at weekends.
Possible answers:
1 Can I book a double room with a cot, please?
2 Could I have a call at 6 a.m., please?
3 The television in my room isn't working. Could you send someone up, please?
4 Am I too late to get something to eat?
5 Can I have breakfast in my room, please?
6 Is service included?

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