(1) I had an interesting experience on board a plane from my country last summer. I was on my way to England with my family for ... week’s holiday. When we got into the cabin, I noticed a girl with beautiful blonde hair and felt I had seen her somewhere before. My seat turned out to be right next to hers, and I was waiting for ... good moment to break the ice and ask where I’d seen her before.

(2) I take ... pride in being very polite, so I didn’t want to just start talking to her! I didn't want to bother her because she was watching a movie on her laptop while more passengers boarded ... plane. When the announcement came that we had to turn off our electronic devices before take-off, I took advantage of the situation, and asked about what she was watching.

(3) We started talking, and she told me that she was English and was returning home from a visit to my city. Now, ... year on, we are great friends and communicate regularly. It’s always great to come into ... contact with people from different countries  — wherever you are!