SIMPLE PAST conversation part 2

Summary

In this lighthearted conversation, Mr. Rashid shares both unfortunate and enjoyable vacation stories. He humorously recounts losing his car, being stuck in his room during a cruise illness outbreak, and misplacing his map at Disney World. However, his favorite vacation involves simple pleasures like eating shrimp at the beach. Despite working at a travel agency, he reveals his lack of interest in exciting travel, preferring the convenience of working close to home. The exchange offers a mix of humor and relatable travel experiences, highlighting the contrast between adventurous and laid-back vacations.

Takeaways

• 😀 Mr. Rashid had a terrible vacation experience last year, where his car was stolen.
• 😀 Another of Mr. Rashid's vacations was ruined by an illness outbreak on a cruise, leaving him stuck in his room for a week.
• 😀 A third vacation involved a trip to Disney World, where Mr. Rashid's map was stolen, though it was easily replaced.
• 😀 Despite these bad vacation experiences, Mr. Rashid claims his worst vacation was when it took only 10 minutes to get a new map.
• 😀 Mr. Rashid's favorite vacation was two weeks spent in the Caribbean, where he enjoyed activities like diving, snorkeling, and swimming with dolphins.
• 😀 Another of Mr. Rashid's favorite trips was to China, where he enjoyed the friendly locals and their eagerness to practice English with him.
• 😀 One of Mr. Rashid’s vacations involved a beach trip where he simply enjoyed eating shrimp.
• 😀 A character in the conversation suggests that Mr. Rashid needs to go on more exciting vacations.
• 😀 Mr. Rashid prefers non-exciting vacations and actually doesn't like to travel much.
• 😀 Mr. Rashid works in a travel agency located across the street from his apartment, so he doesn’t need to travel far for work.

Q & A

What happened during Mr. Rashid's vacation last year?

Mr. Rashid had a terrible vacation as someone stole his car.

What incident occurred when Mr. Rashid went on a cruise?

During his cruise, there was an outbreak of illness, forcing him to stay in his room for a week.

What happened to Mr. Rashid at Disney World?

At Disney World, someone stole his map, but he quickly got another one in 10 minutes.

What was Mr. Rashid's favorite vacation experience?

His favorite vacation was when he spent two weeks in the Caribbean, diving, snorkeling, and swimming with dolphins.

Why was the trip to China so memorable for the speaker?

The speaker found the people in China incredibly friendly, and everyone wanted to practice their English with him.

What type of vacation does the speaker prefer?

The speaker prefers simple vacations, as demonstrated by his favorite experience of going to the beach and eating shrimp.

How did the speaker feel about exciting vacations?

The speaker does not like exciting vacations and actually dislikes traveling in general.

Why does the speaker work in a travel agency despite not liking to travel?

The speaker works in a travel agency because it is conveniently located across the street from his apartment, making it easy for him to go to work.

What is the speaker’s opinion on working in the travel industry?

The speaker's response suggests a lack of passion for the travel industry, as he doesn't enjoy traveling but works in a travel agency due to its proximity to his home.

What could be inferred about the speaker’s attitude toward travel?

The speaker appears to have a low interest in travel, preferring quiet and uncomplicated experiences over adventurous or exciting vacations.