Want to Study Abroad? Choose TraveLingua!
Many people find the experience of studying abroad very (1) ______, but also very scary. Let TraveLingua give you some advice.
Why do it?
Living in (2) ______country will help you learn a language and learn about another culture. You will see the world in a new way and learn more about yourself.
Getting ready to go
Based (3) ______our experience, it's best to get your passport and visa early! Before you go, learn as much of the language as you can and read about the (4) ______ of your host country. Also, talk with people who have experience studying abroad.
Once you are there
Be curious and open to meeting new people and having new experiences. After the first few weeks, it's usual to feel a little homesick. Talk to your new friends and write about your feelings. Try to (5)______in touch with the people back home.
TraveLingua helps you get started on your journey by doing all this, and more. Choose us as your (6)______, and we'll be sure to get you where you want to go!

Our planet has an incredible (7) ______of animal and plant habitats, from the tropical Amazon jungle and the African savannah to the frozen tundra of Norway. But many of these habitats are threatened by human activity and climate change. But there is hope. We can all help in the fight against the loss of habitats (8) ______we make changes to our lifestyles.
● Find out about companies that use green methods. For example, they don't use harmful chemicals, they use sustainable (9) ______ and they only use products from animals that are treated well. Encourage people (10) ______their products.
● Reduce your carbon footprint. Planes are one of the biggest causes of greenhouse gases, (11) ______climate change. Consider train or bus travel for your holidays, or stay local.
● Support local habitats and create new ones. Help to (12) ______ local parks, woods and rivers. Plant flowers and bushes - they absorb CO2 and provide homes for insect species.

Question 13.
a. Jake: Hi Emma. Not really, I’m thinking of going to the beach for a week. What about you?
b. Emma: I might visit my grandparents in the countryside - it’s so peaceful there.
c. Emma: Hey Jake, do you have any plans for the summer holiday yet?
Question 14.
a. Mia: Why do you prefer reading on your phone?
b. Mia: How do you usually stay updated with the news?
c. Mia: I find it hard to focus on my phone with all the distractions. I still prefer newspapers.
d. Tom: It’s convenient, and I can check updates anytime, anywhere.
e. Tom: I mostly read news on my phone - it’s quick and easy to access.
Question 15.
Dear Suzy,
a. I know how much effort you put into planning it, and I regret not being there to celebrate with you.
b. I truly value our friendship and hope you can forgive me for this mistake.
c. Please let me make it up to you - how about we meet up for dinner or coffee soon?
d. I feel terrible for missing your birthday party last weekend; it completely slipped my mind, and I have no excuse for forgetting such an important day.
e. You mean a lot to me, and I feel awful for letting you down.
Best wishes,
Laura
Question 16.
a. Overall, this experience has taught me the value of caring for others and has given me a new perspective on life.
b. Every day, I interact with residents who share their life stories, which makes the experience deeply personal.
c. While some days are tough, especially when dealing with health issues, the smiles and gratitude from the residents make it all worthwhile.
d. I’ve learned the importance of patience and compassion, as these qualities help build trust and comfort.
e. A strong passion for helping others has inspired me to work as a volunteer at a nursing home.
Question 17.
a. Even activities like evening walks and gatherings at the village square, which used to be enjoyable, now feel overwhelming due to amplified music and noise.
b. Noise pollution is becoming a growing concern in Greenhaven.
c. If this trend continues, the charm and tranquillity of Greenhaven may be lost forever.
d. This issue is mainly caused by the constant hum of traffic from the nearby highway and loud machinery from construction sites.
e. Many villagers, especially the elderly, find it hard to relax or sleep properly.

A group of scientists recently completed a study that aimed to tell us what our lives will be like fifty years from now. Here are a few ideas based on their predictions to help you imagine the future.
One aspect of the future that they focused on was what future cities will look like. Fifty years from now, populations in all countries will have grown to such an extent that cities will themselves have to undergo a radical change to cater for these growing population numbers. Cities, as they are today, (18) ______. Although many have spoken about population explosions in cities and the need to get people out of city centres, this may not be the best solution to the problem.
The people living in these high-rise buildings will not have to leave the building to go to work, the gym or the supermarket. They will live, work, shop and entertain themselves in the same building without having to travel from one place to another. (19) ______!
Making a decision to live on the outskirts of the city, (20) ______. They will work or study from home. Technology that exists today has already made this possible, but, by that time, it will be done by a large majority of individuals. Think of all the possible benefits of working or studying from home! For one, you will not have to commute to work or to school every day. Furthermore, you will be able to choose a work or study schedule that suits your own personal needs. Some have spoken about virtual reality images of ourselves (21) ______.
One thing is for sure. The future holds many surprises for us. We can make as many predictions as we like, but no one really knows what lies ahead. What we need to keep in mind is that (22) ______.

Technology is being used more and more in video and photography. For example, wildlife photographers sometimes use camera traps. When a photographer uses a camera trap, the camera is hidden-for example, in a tree or on the ground - so the animals cannot see it. When an animal moves near the camera, the camera is turned on and it takes a photo or a short video. Sometimes, the camera is attached to an animal so it can take a video as the animal moves. The video then helps us to learn much more about the animal's life.
Photo engineers at National Geographic design camera traps to help photographers hide cameras - for example, in birds' nests or on the ocean floor. They've designed camera traps for National Geographic photographers like Steve Winter, who takes photos of wild animals such as tigers, leopards, jaguars, and bears. The animal looks straight into the camera. Steve thinks that if people see good photos of wild animals, they'll understand more about the animals and want to safeguard them.
Photo engineers have to design cameras that will not break when they're being used in places like jungles or the ocean. Sometimes, photographers use small remote-controlled cars to carry cameras.
Technology is always improving, and it's helping photographers to take amazing photos. Thanks to the technology of camera traps, we can all see the world in new and interesting ways.

Monday 30 December 2013 was a tragic day for the people of the Chickasaw Nation. [I] It was the day on which a 93-year-old member of the tribe called Emily Johnson Dickerson passed away. [II] She was the last remaining monolingual speaker of the Chickasaw language. [III] Through her death, the tribe lost not only a beloved member of their extended family but also a valuable source of knowledge about their language and culture. [IV]
The Chickasaw Nation is made up of around 57,000 people, most of whom live in the thirteen areas of Oklahoma, USA. Their land is largely rural, but much of their way of life is modern. Some of the traditional Chickasaw customs have died out, such as native folk medicine. But others have continued, like the role of women as the head of the family and the community. The Chickasaw people are determined that their language should also continue.
The language of the Chickasaws, known as 'Chikashshanompa', has been in existence for well over three thousand years, but it is now in danger of disappearing. Young Chickasaws sent to government boarding schools in the past were discouraged from speaking their language and were obliged to learn English to negotiate with people outside the tribe. This led to the number of native speakers falling. Which is where the Chickasaw Language Revitalisation Programme comes in.
The aim of the programme is to keep the culture, language and oral traditions of the tribe alive, and it is using cutting-edge technology to do this. First, there is Chickasaw TV, an online network with a channel dedicated to learning the Chickasaw language through lessons, songs, games and stories. Then, there’s a website for children where they can learn more about Chickasaw history, people, culture and language through interactive games and activities.
According to Joseph Hinson, director of the Department of Chickasaw Language, the Chickasaw are 'a pretty hard-headed, persistent people.' And if history is anything to go by, he isn’t wrong. The fifty- thousand-year-old indigenous Native American tribe has survived the Conquistadores, numerous wars with Europeans, the American Civil War, and compulsory removal from their native lands... and they're still here. One can only hope that the massive effort the tribe is putting into preserving their language succeeds so that Chikashshanompa is not lost to the world forever.