1 . Travelling alone can be a little frightening. However, this time is _______. Last week I had a holiday from work, but all my friends were occupied and none of them had the same_______ as mine. Such as it was, I still booked a train ride to Toronto and _______ a bed in a hotel for one week.
One week by myself! Would I be lonely? Would I be _______? Quite the opposite! In fact, there are many _______ that come from travelling alone. Firstly, I was able to do whatever I wanted. I enjoyed spending hours in museums that might have seemed _______ to some of my friends. I walked all around the _______, which some people may have found too exhausting. Instead of _______ someone else to remember _______ or to suggest activities to do, I discovered my independence and ________ map-reading skills that I didn’t know I had. I could ________ and go to sleep when I wanted. Being in the safe environment of a hotel with like-minded __________ also gives a great opportunity to meet new people from all over the world, which can help conquer ________
I found that there were also some disadvantages of travelling alone ________ the benefits. I missed having someone to talk to and to ________ ideas with. Experiences are often more enjoyable if they are ________, and part of the fun of travelling is the ________ that you have with your friends or families afterwards. ________, eating in a restaurant or cooking in the hotel alone is less fun.
I am very ________ of myself for travelling alone and I had a fantastic time in Toronto. I would rather be by myself than with someone who is lazy and ________ to deal with in the future!
1. A.different | B.proper | C.strange | D.disappointing |
2. A.work | B.arrangement | C.interest | D.freedom |
3. A.bought | B.made | C.changed | D.reserved |
4. A.tired | B.delighted | C.bored | D.amazed |
5. A.benefits | B.results | C.effects | D.accidents |
6. A.private | B.unique | C.dissatisfying | D.dull |
7. A.hotel | B.community | C.city | D.country |
8. A.appealing to | B.relying on | C.waiting for | D.finding out |
9. A.constructions | B.instructions | C.destinations | D.directions |
10. A.recovered | B.developed | C.received | D.refreshed |
11. A.come out | B.bring back | C.get up | D.turn over |
12. A.foreigners | B.newcomers | C.customers | D.travellers |
13. A.loneliness | B.illness | C.anger | D.fear |
14. A.rather than | B.despite | C.instead of | D.except |
15. A.declare | B.remember | C.exchange | D.learn |
16. A.shared | B.explored | C.shown | D.experienced |
17. A.guidelines | B.plans | C.opinions | D.memories |
18. A.However | B.Gradually | C.Additionally | D.Altogether |
19. A.aware | B.proud | C.fond | D.ashamed |
20. A.difficult | B.rude | C.stubborn | D.silly |