There is a new destination on the world tourism map - Saudi Arabia.

The desert kingdom has decided to

open its (1) ____ to tourists from around the world. It has decided to issue tourist visas to people (2)
____ 49 different countries. The visas can be applied for online and will take just seven minutes to (3)
____. Saudi Arabia's government believes its country has huge potential to develop into a (4) ____
tourism destination. It has a wealth of natural attractions, deserts, World Heritage sites, beautiful
beaches and (5) ____ cultures. The government also wants to make sure it can earn money from other
industries besides oil and gas. It hopes tourism will (6) ____ 10 per cent of the country's GDP by 2030.

Tourists will be allowed to stay in Saudi Arabia for a maximum of 90 days in one year. They can enter the
Kingdom (7) ____ times in that year. However, nonMuslims will not be (8) ____ to visit the holy sites of
Mecca and Medina. Ahmad alKhateeb, chairman of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National
Heritage, explained the (9) ____ of tourism to Saudi. He said: "Opening Saudi Arabia to international
tourists is a historic (10) ____ for our country." He added that Saudi has a lot to (11) ____: "Businesses
from around the world will establish operations within the Kingdom as its unique attractions, culture
and natural beauty become more (12) ____ appreciated."

Put the correct words from the table below in the above article.

1. (a) fans (b) vents (c) windows (d) doors

2. (a) as (b) at (c) in (d) from

3. (a) give (b) issue (c) online (d) photo

4. (a) practice (b) prove (c) prime (d) prevalent

5. (a) unique (b) handle (c) boom (d) aspect

6. (a) contribute (b) attribute (c) retribution (d) tribute

7. (a) multi (b) multiplication (c) multiply (d) multiple

8. (a) allowed (b) let (c) permit (d) grant

9. (a) impotent (b) importance (c) important (d) importantly

10. (a) meant (b) mint (c) moment (d) memento

11. (a) right (b) bless (c) offer (d) power

12. (a) width (b) widely (c) widen (d) widespread

 1. How to Plan a Trip
Traveling can be tricky for a newbie. If you want to take a trip to a new place abroad or which is
far away from where you live, you may need to make a good plan in order to avoid troubles
during the trip. So once you know where you want to go, you should decide when and how you
are going to go there.
Many people take a trip during holidays because that is the time when they can take a break from
work or studies. Unfortunately, traveling during holiday season may not be a good choice as
prices for flight tickets and hotel rooms are usually higher than the off-season period when
tourism is not booming. If you have a limited budget, you may consider taking a day off work
during the off-season when prices are lower and discounted.
Your budget will also determine what means of transportation you are going to use. Taking a
road trip might be cheaper, but you should be in good shape and prepare your car for a long trip.
If you choose to fly, you may have to take public transportation to get around in your holiday
destination. Whether you take a taxi, subway or bus, you should know where you are going
based on the itinerary that you have planned before and make sure you know the routes and the
fares.
Next, calculate your costs. What kind of accommodation do you want? If you take a road trip,
you may prefer to stay in a motel. Hostels are cheaper, but today you can search online and find
hotels offering rooms with low rates. If the costs are more than you can afford, make cuts where
you can. You may cut expenses for eating out or even cut the trip short and get back before the
holiday season ends.
Once you are exactly sure of where and when you want to go, how you will get there and where
you are going to stay, make your reservations. You can book your flight and accommodation
online and even many attractions have ticket sales online so you can skip the lines and enjoy the
attraction right in. You may also consider taking travel insurance. You will have some protection
in case you could not travel during the time your tickets are booked for. If you plan to travel
internationally, keep your passport, travel documents, visas and similar items in one place to ease
you in accessing them.
Lastly, pack light. Heavy luggage will only restrict your movement and cause discomfort. A few
basic shirts and pants or shorts will do and roll them when packing to save room for souvenirs.
1) When is the best time to take a cheap trip?
A) During the holiday season.
B) During the off-season.
C) During the peak period.
D) During the day off.
2) What is the advantage of taking a road trip compared to flying?
A) A road trip is longer.
B) A road trip could be dangerous.
C) A road trip is usually cheaper.
D) A road trip requires you to be in good shape.
3) If your budget for accommodation is very limited, you can do the following, EXCEPT:
A) Stay in a luxury hotel.
B) Stay in a hostel.
 C) Cut your trip short.
D) Find a low rate hotel room.
4) What is travel insurance for?
A) To protect your health during the trip.
B) To give protection if you lose your luggage.
C) To give protection when traveling.
D) To give protection if you should cancel your booking.
5) Why should you bring light luggage?
A) To restrict your movement.
B) To save your energy.
C) To ease you in moving around.
D) To give space for camping equipment.

Believe, However, example ,Finally,reasons, better, flew, paragraph,friends ,bored, opinion,

made
Some people think it’s a good idea to travel on holiday but other people think it’s (1)
__________ to stay at home. I (2) __________ that it’s better to travel on holiday. In this (3)
__________ I will give you three excellent reasons for my (4) __________. First of all, you can’t
learn many things
when you just stay at home. For (5) __________, last year I (6) __________to Iceland on
holiday and I learned many things about Icelandic culture.
Secondly, you might not make many new (7) __________ if you stay at home all the time. (8)
__________, you will probably meet lots of new people when you travel. Last year, for example,
I (9) __________ three new friends while I was in Iceland. (10) __________, when you stay at
home on holiday, you will probably feel very (11) __________. It’s just not fun! On the other
hand, travel is exciting! You never know what you will see or who you will meet! For all these
(12) __________, I think it’s better to travel on holiday. What do you think?
Egypt travel guide
 Courtesy and hospitality are important when doing business in Egypt. The host of a business
meeting will usually offer tea or a small snack before commencing. It’s polite to refuse the first
offer, but once the host insists, the guest should then accept.
Alcohol is legal, but should be avoided until visitors know their Egyptian colleague’s attitude
towards drinking, and, if acceptable, should be drunk in moderation. It is not considered suitable
for women to over-indulge in alcohol. If invited to a business lunch, expect food to be lavish and
plentiful.
Throughout the Arab world, it is considered bad manners either to display anger or to openly
criticize another person in public. Tact and diplomacy are always required. In social life,
punctuality is almost laughable. For business, visitors should be on time but expect locals to be
often late, and do not take offence. Men should not offer to shake a woman’s hand, and vice
versa, unless clearly invited to do so. Men and women should dress smartly for business
meetings – suits and tie for men; suit for women or smart trousers/skirt/jacket – and always dress
modestly. Shoulders and knees should never be shown.
Economy:
On taking power in 1970, Anwar al-Sadat introduced a policy of infitah (openness) towards
investment. Egypt’s economy underwent rapid growth during the 1970s with the quick
expansion of the oil industry, tourism and the Suez Canal, and it has continued to expand in
subsequent decades.
The tourist sector is expanding rapidly, particularly along the Red Sea and Mediterranean coasts,
despite sporadic terrorist activities of Islamic fundamentalists. Agriculture, which relies on
irrigation from the Nile, employs one-third of the working population. Foreign aid, especially
from the USA, is an important source of government funds.
Internet:
There are internet cafés in the main cities, including Cairo, Alexandria, Dahab and Luxor. Even
small, more remote towns including Siwa will have at least one venue, usually in the market
area. Connection is usually reliable. Tourists can also access the Internet in hotels, with in-room
Wi-Fi available, though often at a costly price.
Media:
The Egyptian press is one of the most influential and widely read in the region, while Egyptian
TV and the film industry supplies much of the Arab-speaking world with shows from its Media
Production City. Press freedom is encouraged. Press laws which allow prison sentences for libel
have encouraged self-censorship on sensitive issues.
1.At a business meeting in Egypt, …
a. refusing food or drink is acceptable
b. tea will be offered when they reach a deal
c. it is bad manners to repeatedly reject the drinks offered

2.Which one is right?

a. Women are not allowed to drink alcohol
b. Women can drink alcohol but only moderately
c. Foreign people shouldn’t drink alcohol in any case

3.Choose the correct option.

a. Local people are always on time
b. Shaking hands is banned to women
c. Foreign business people are required to be punctual

4.In the 1970s…

a. Islamic activists prevented its economy from growing
b. Egypt’s economy was based mainly on three sources
c. Egyptian oil industry grew rapidly without any foreign help

5.With regards to media and communication...

a. Internet connection in hotels is expensive
b. there is no Internet access in small towns
c. journalists have their work censored before it is published
There is a new destination on the world tourism map - Saudi Arabia. The desert kingdom has decided to
open its doors to tourists from around the world. It has decided to issue tourist visas to people from 49
different countries. The visas can be applied for online and will take just seven minutes to issue. Saudi
Arabia's government believes its country has huge potential to develop into a prime tourism destination.
It has a wealth of natural attractions, deserts, World Heritage sites, beautiful beaches and unique
cultures. The government also wants to make sure it can earn money from other industries besides oil
and gas. It hopes tourism will contribute 10 per cent of the country's GDP by 2030. Tourists will be
allowed to stay in Saudi Arabia for a maximum of 90 days in one year. They can enter the Kingdom
multiple times in that year. However, non-Muslims will not be allowed to visit the holy sites of Mecca
and Medina. Ahmad al-Khateeb, chairman of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage,
explained the importance of tourism to Saudi. He said: "Opening Saudi Arabia to international tourists is
a historic moment for our country." He added that Saudi has a lot to offer: "Businesses from around the
world will establish operations within the Kingdom as its unique attractions, culture and natural beauty
become more widely appreciated."

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2. The desert kingdom decided to open its doors.

3. Issue tourist visas to people from 49 countries.

4. The visas can be applied for online.

5. It can earn money from other industries.

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7. Non-Muslims won't be allowed to visit holy sites.

8. Opening Saudi Arabia to international tourists is historic.

9. Businesses from around the world will establish operations

10. Culture and natural beauty become more widely appreciated

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