You should say,
● where you went
● who you went with
● what happened on the trip
● And explain how you felt about it
(where you went) (who you went with) One of my friends had bought a new car with a sunroof. We gathered at this place to have a look at it. Suddenly, he volunteered to take all of us to a bird sanctuary located on a mountain. I was a two-hour drive from his place. All of us agreed to the plan. Our plan was to shout out loud by standing on the sunroof. We decided to do this as we moved atop the mountain. I had some fear of heights. But I did agree to the plan. (what happened on the trip) After about an hour, we reached downhill, had some refreshing tea and headed upwards. Slowly we were going up the mountain. I was able to sense the height. A chill ran down my spine. But it was only a few minutes, and my fears vanished when my friends started talking about the beautiful scenery. As we drove higher up, one of them reminded us of the sunroof. One of them opened it, peeped through it and shouted loudly “Hip Hip Hurray”. One after the other tried it. The car was on the move, though. Then came my turn. I thought I better get the guts to try it out. Initially, it was nervous, but when I peeped out through the sunroof, the beautiful flowers and the soft winds changed my mind. I shouted out loud. Then we tried it in groups of three. There were seven of us altogether. One of them was driving.
(explain how you felt about it) I felt great. My fears vanished. It was a memorable experience. Now that I have gained deep insight into a car with a sunroof, I can advise anyone who wants to buy one.
VOCABULARY
Sunroof (noun) – a panel in the roof of a car that can be opened for extra ventilation.
Eg: He bought a brand new car with a sunroof.
Mountain (noun) – a large natural elevation of the earth’s surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level; a large steep hill.
Eg: He was afraid to drive on the mountains.
Chill ran down my spine (phrase) – used to say that someone feels very thrilled, frightened, etc.
Eg: A chill ran down her spine as she entered the exam hall.
Peeped (verb) – look quickly and furtively at something, especially through a narrow opening.
Eg: She peeped in through the narrow entrance.
Nervous (adj) – easily agitated or alarmed.
Eg: She became nervous on seeing the operation theatre.
Part 3
1. Whу do people need to travel еvеrу day?
(Give a direct answer to the question) They travel for several reasons. (Explain your reason or reasons) The majority of people travel for work. Also, some people travel to buy daily needs like dairy, grocery, etc. People also travel to meet their friends and relatives.
2. Sоmе people ѕау that daily journeys like thеѕе will not be ѕо common іn thе future. Dо уоu agree оr disagree? Why?
(Give a direct answer to the question) (Explain your reason or reasons) Yes, with the ever- advancing technology, companies are heading towards work from home. You will have official meetings conducted online, and physical presence will no longer be required. So, this will largely reduce the daily journeys people make.
3. Can travel make a positive difference to the economy of a country? How?
(Give a direct answer to the question) Yes, travel can make a positive impact on the economy. (Explain your reason or reasons) Notably, there will be a boom in tourism. When it attracts a large number of tourists, it will slowly create opportunities for foreign settlement areas. This will directly impact the foreign relationships with that country, which improves trade agreements, thereby bringing a positive difference to the country’s economy.
4. Is it a good thing that everyone owns cars?
(Give a direct answer to the question) (Explain your reason or reasons) In advanced countries, everyone owns a car. But it is not good for the environment, and it becomes difficult to regulate traffic as well. Roads become crowded. Besides being a sign of an improved economy of a country, it does not carry any other benefit.
5. Do many families own private cars in your country?
(Give a direct answer to the question) Yes, some families do. (Explain your reason or reasons) But the trend seems to be positive. It is estimated that many families would own private cars soon. Many people have stable jobs in our country, and hence there is a significant improvement in the lifestyle as well.
VOCABULARY
Daily needs (noun) – The fact of being necessary or indispensable; indispensability
Eg: He found a one-stop store for all his daily needs.
Impact (noun) – a marked effect or influence.
Eg: The saint’s words made an impact on the crowd.
Agreements (noun) – a negotiated and typically legally binding arrangement between parties as to a course of action.
Eg: There was an agreement signed between the two countries on the trade of spices.
Regulate (verb) – control (something, especially a business activity) by means of rules and regulations.
Eg: The council regulates the operation of the institute.
Lifestyle (noun) – the way in which a person lives.
Eg: Yoga made a positive impact on his lifestyle.
