 |  Interactions Access Reading, 4/e Pamela Hartmann,
Los Angeles Unified School District
James Mentel,
Los Angeles Unified School District
Travel and Leisure
ReadWhat Kind of Traveler Are You?
Read the quiz and answer the questions about yourself.
When you are on vacation, you prefer to __.
a. sunbathe and relax
b. walk, explore, and sightsee
c. go bungee jumping and mountain biking
When you plan a vacation, you usually __.
a. go to a travel agency
b. plan it yourself using books and the Internet
c. show up in a foreign country and see what happens
When you buy an airline ticket, you usually buy __.
a. a first-class ticket
b. the cheapest ticket there is
c. a last-minute, standby ticket
You usually plan your vacation __.
a. months in advance
b. weeks in advance
c. Plan? What's that?
When you arrive in a new city, you __.
a. check in to the nicest hotel and order room service
b. find an affordable pension and buy dinner at a local establishment
c. set up a tent on the beach and hope the police don't catch you
Your typical vacation usually includes __.
a. plenty of saunas, Jacuzzis, massages, and margaritas
b. visits to national monuments and museums and trips to small towns and villages
c. backpacks, bikes, and bruises
To you, the most boring vacation you can imagine is __.
a. at a museum
b. at a resort
c. indoors
Now read your profile:
The Pampered Traveler
If you answered a to the majority of questions, you are a pampered traveler. You like to relax on vacation and have people take care of you. You don't mind spending a lot of money if it means enjoying yourself—your way. You prefer resorts and nice hotels to small pensions and hostels, and you don't even consider camping. Museums and sightseeing bore you. You probably eat mostly in four-star restaurants or order room service. You like going swimming if there's a heated pool or crystal-clear water, but otherwise, no nature please!
The Practical Traveler
If you answered b to the majority of questions, you are a practical traveler. You do not spend a lot of money on your vacations. You plan your trips yourself and generally enjoy holidays that are educational. You usually do a little sightseeing, a little hiking or walking on your vacations, and you probably use public transportation and stay in inexpensive hotels. You might eat at nice restaurants occasionally, but the rest of the time you look for good deals and bargains.
The Adventure Traveler
If you answered c to the majority of questions, you are an adventure traveler. For you a vacation is not a vacation if it does not involve an element of danger. Resorts and museums bore you. You prefer to be outside, at one with nature, challenging yourself every day. You generally avoid cities, hotels, and restaurants. You cook your own meals and camp in a tent or just sleep under the stars. You never plan because surprises can lead to amazing experiences.
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