READING COMPREHENSION HANDOUT

I. Read the following text about Explora Patagonia Lodge

How to get there:
Upon arrival at the airport in Santiago, Chile, take a connecting flight to the city of Punta
Arenas which lasts around four hours. At the airport in Punta Arenas, our staff will be waiting for
you and will drive you in our comfortable minibus to Hotel Salto Chico where you can relax or go on
an exciting Patagonia adventure tour.
The minibus journey is just under four and a half hours: The journey from Punta Arenas to
Llanuras de Diana, along 200 kilometers (124 miles) of paved road takes two and a quarter hours.
From there, the 190 kilometers (118 miles) to Torres del Paine National Park takes two hours and
20 minutes.
Rooms:
Our lodge has 50 comfortable rooms, all with captivating views, silence and privacy. The
sophisticated design incorporates native lenga wood (nothofagus pumilio) and cypress brought
from the Guaitecas Archipelago, while the floor is made of almond wood. Each room has a small
living area, hydro massage bath and beds designed for deep, pleasurable sleep after a day of
exploration. Finally, we provide you with a unique treat: the rooms are television-free.
Food:
Luxury of the essential is the concept behind the food we prepare. We seek to enhance the
original flavors of selected ingredients, avoiding excess and alteration. Our cuisine offers authentic
flavors based on the best-quality ingredients, many of which are produced locally. The food is
healthy and well-balanced, ideal for people going trekking, horseback riding or on other
explorations while staying with us at our Patagonia luxury hotel. Our menus include some of the
best local dishes, such as Magellanic lamb, southern king crab and delicious fish and vegetables.
Special Programmes include:
 Transfers between local airport and your explora destination.
 Accommodations.
 Full board. 3 Meals per day. Bar.
 Daily explorations with bilingual guides and equipment; boats, horses, vehicles and
bicycles (max group size: 10 explorers per guide).
 Special rates for youngsters (up to 15 years old) accompanying their parents are subject to
availability based in double, triple or quadruple occupancy.
 Additional bed for children (4 to 12 years old) sharing their parent's room. Maximum one
extra bed per room.

1. Read the text again and find words to match these categories:

A sport
A means of transport
A sport
A type of tree
A regional dish
 2. Answer if these statements are TRUE or FALSE.
____ Punta Arenas is 118 miles far from Torres del Paine.
____ Lenga and cypress are regional species.
____ The hotel has explorations every day.
____ Every room has a television.
____ Parents with two or three children can have 2 or 3 additional beds in their room.
3. Answer these questions in English.

1) How long does it take to get from Punta Arenas to Llanuras de Diana?
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2) What are the characteristics of the rooms in this hotel?
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3) How is the food served in the hotel restaurant ?
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4) What facilities does the hotel have for children?
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5) What is the maximum number of people for any exploration group?

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