Dear Catherine,

Thanks for your letter. It was great to hear from you. I hope your exams are over now and you're happy with the results. I've just had an awful weekend. We (1) ... to go camping, but in the end all our plans fell down because of our car. Everything was fine on Saturday morning when we set out, and we had no problems for the first half of our journey. Unfortunately, just before lunch, the car (2) ... down. My Dad tried several times to call for help, but the number (3) ... . In the end he gave up and we ate the picnic my Mum (4) ... that morning. After lunch my Dad decided to go and get help with my brother, so I stayed behind with my mother. We soon fell asleep in the car. When we woke up it (5) ... late and my Dad and my brother had still not come back. We started to get very worried about them. Just then they turned up in a van, which (6) ... our car to a garage. We went home in a taxi which had been following the van. I hope you had a better weekend than me. Please write soon and tell me what you (7) ... .

Best wishes,

Millie

Dear Catherine,

Thanks for your letter. It was great to hear from you. I hope your exams are over now and you're happy with the results. I've just had an awful weekend. We (1) ... to go camping, but in the end all our plans fell down because of our car. Everything was fine on Saturday morning when we set out, and we had no problems for the first half of our journey. Unfortunately, just before lunch, the car (2) ... down. My Dad tried several times to call for help, but the number (3) ... . In the end he gave up and we ate the picnic my Mum (4) ... that morning. After lunch my Dad decided to go and get help with my brother, so I stayed behind with my mother. We soon fell asleep in the car. When we woke up it (5) ... late and my Dad and my brother had still not come back. We started to get very worried about them. Just then they turned up in a van, which (6) ... our car to a garage. We went home in a taxi which had been following the van. I hope you had a better weekend than me. Please write soon and tell me what you (7) ... .

Best wishes,

Millie

Dear Catherine,

Thanks for your letter. It was great to hear from you. I hope your exams are over now and you're happy with the results. I've just had an awful weekend. We (1) ... to go camping, but in the end all our plans fell down because of our car. Everything was fine on Saturday morning when we set out, and we had no problems for the first half of our journey. Unfortunately, just before lunch, the car (2) ... down. My Dad tried several times to call for help, but the number (3) ... . In the end he gave up and we ate the picnic my Mum (4) ... that morning. After lunch my Dad decided to go and get help with my brother, so I stayed behind with my mother. We soon fell asleep in the car. When we woke up it (5) ... late and my Dad and my brother had still not come back. We started to get very worried about them. Just then they turned up in a van, which (6) ... our car to a garage. We went home in a taxi which had been following the van. I hope you had a better weekend than me. Please write soon and tell me what you (7) ... .

Best wishes,

Millie

Dear Catherine,

Thanks for your letter. It was great to hear from you. I hope your exams are over now and you're happy with the results. I've just had an awful weekend. We (1) ... to go camping, but in the end all our plans fell down because of our car. Everything was fine on Saturday morning when we set out, and we had no problems for the first half of our journey. Unfortunately, just before lunch, the car (2) ... down. My Dad tried several times to call for help, but the number (3) ... . In the end he gave up and we ate the picnic my Mum (4) ... that morning. After lunch my Dad decided to go and get help with my brother, so I stayed behind with my mother. We soon fell asleep in the car. When we woke up it (5) ... late and my Dad and my brother had still not come back. We started to get very worried about them. Just then they turned up in a van, which (6) ... our car to a garage. We went home in a taxi which had been following the van. I hope you had a better weekend than me. Please write soon and tell me what you (7) ... .

Best wishes,

Millie

The explosive growth of the Internet over the past decade has been accompanied by a rise (1) ... new ways of interacting and communicating in cyberspace. First came emails and then chat rooms. Now, growing in (2) ... popularity (3) ... an incredible rate, is something known as blogging. For those who have never heard of it, a blog, which is short (4) ... web log, is a kind of journal or diary that people write to "post' online. (5) ... beauty of blogging is that anyone can put a blog on (6) ... web and write about any topic under the sun. Some of the most interesting blogs can be found on Internet newspaper sites where readers post their comments (7) ... articles in the news. One surprising development of blogging is that they are now often used as a source of news themselves. It is not uncommon (8) ... journalists to use information that they have found on blog sites to write their articles.

The explosive growth of the Internet over the past decade has been accompanied by a rise (1) ... new ways of interacting and communicating in cyberspace. First came emails and then chat rooms. Now, growing in (2) ... popularity (3) ... an incredible rate, is something known as blogging. For those who have never heard of it, a blog, which is short (4) ... web log, is a kind of journal or diary that people write to "post' online. (5) ... beauty of blogging is that anyone can put a blog on (6) ... web and write about any topic under the sun. Some of the most interesting blogs can be found on Internet newspaper sites where readers post their comments (7) ... articles in the news. One surprising development of blogging is that they are now often used as a source of news themselves. It is not uncommon (8) ... journalists to use information that they have found on blog sites to write their articles.

The explosive growth of the Internet over the past decade has been accompanied by a rise (1) ... new ways of interacting and communicating in cyberspace. First came emails and then chat rooms. Now, growing in (2) ... popularity (3) ... an incredible rate, is something known as blogging. For those who have never heard of it, a blog, which is short (4) ... web log, is a kind of journal or diary that people write to "post' online. (5) ... beauty of blogging is that anyone can put a blog on (6) ... web and write about any topic under the sun. Some of the most interesting blogs can be found on Internet newspaper sites where readers post their comments (7) ... articles in the news. One surprising development of blogging is that they are now often used as a source of news themselves. It is not uncommon (8) ... journalists to use information that they have found on blog sites to write their articles.

The explosive growth of the Internet over the past decade has been accompanied by a rise (1) ... new ways of interacting and communicating in cyberspace. First came emails and then chat rooms. Now, growing in (2) ... popularity (3) ... an incredible rate, is something known as blogging. For those who have never heard of it, a blog, which is short (4) ... web log, is a kind of journal or diary that people write to "post' online. (5) ... beauty of blogging is that anyone can put a blog on (6) ... web and write about any topic under the sun. Some of the most interesting blogs can be found on Internet newspaper sites where readers post their comments (7) ... articles in the news. One surprising development of blogging is that they are now often used as a source of news themselves. It is not uncommon (8) ... journalists to use information that they have found on blog sites to write their articles.

The explosive growth of the Internet over the past decade has been accompanied by a rise (1) ... new ways of interacting and communicating in cyberspace. First came emails and then chat rooms. Now, growing in (2) ... popularity (3) ... an incredible rate, is something known as blogging. For those who have never heard of it, a blog, which is short (4) ... web log, is a kind of journal or diary that people write to "post' online. (5) ... beauty of blogging is that anyone can put a blog on (6) ... web and write about any topic under the sun. Some of the most interesting blogs can be found on Internet newspaper sites where readers post their comments (7) ... articles in the news. One surprising development of blogging is that they are now often used as a source of news themselves. It is not uncommon (8) ... journalists to use information that they have found on blog sites to write their articles.

The explosive growth of the Internet over the past decade has been accompanied by a rise (1) ... new ways of interacting and communicating in cyberspace. First came emails and then chat rooms. Now, growing in (2) ... popularity (3) ... an incredible rate, is something known as blogging. For those who have never heard of it, a blog, which is short (4) ... web log, is a kind of journal or diary that people write to "post' online. (5) ... beauty of blogging is that anyone can put a blog on (6) ... web and write about any topic under the sun. Some of the most interesting blogs can be found on Internet newspaper sites where readers post their comments (7) ... articles in the news. One surprising development of blogging is that they are now often used as a source of news themselves. It is not uncommon (8) ... journalists to use information that they have found on blog sites to write their articles.

The explosive growth of the Internet over the past decade has been accompanied by a rise (1) ... new ways of interacting and communicating in cyberspace. First came emails and then chat rooms. Now, growing in (2) ... popularity (3) ... an incredible rate, is something known as blogging. For those who have never heard of it, a blog, which is short (4) ... web log, is a kind of journal or diary that people write to "post' online. (5) ... beauty of blogging is that anyone can put a blog on (6) ... web and write about any topic under the sun. Some of the most interesting blogs can be found on Internet newspaper sites where readers post their comments (7) ... articles in the news. One surprising development of blogging is that they are now often used as a source of news themselves. It is not uncommon (8) ... journalists to use information that they have found on blog sites to write their articles.

The explosive growth of the Internet over the past decade has been accompanied by a rise (1) ... new ways of interacting and communicating in cyberspace. First came emails and then chat rooms. Now, growing in (2) ... popularity (3) ... an incredible rate, is something known as blogging. For those who have never heard of it, a blog, which is short (4) ... web log, is a kind of journal or diary that people write to "post' online. (5) ... beauty of blogging is that anyone can put a blog on (6) ... web and write about any topic under the sun. Some of the most interesting blogs can be found on Internet newspaper sites where readers post their comments (7) ... articles in the news. One surprising development of blogging is that they are now often used as a source of news themselves. It is not uncommon (8) ... journalists to use information that they have found on blog sites to write their articles.

§ 1. Tony and Maureen Wheeler have spent more than forty years travelling and recording their experiences in one of the world's most popular guidebook series. The Lonely Planet books were the first of a new type of travel guide. The appeal for young travellers was clear: expensive hotels wrere not mentioned, which attracted those managing on a limited budget. The books also emphasised the importance of spending time in a country and taking the time to get to know other cultures.

§ 2. So how did it all start? Tony and Maureen decided to drive from London to Asia in 1972, and bought a second-hand van which, with all the repairs it required during the trip, reflects their approach to life: a tendency to make decisions spontaneously and a willingness to cheerfully adapt to the highs and lows of travel. The couple started writing down tips on where to stay and how to survive, often in places far away from big cities. Eventually, they realised people might pay for such information, and so they produced their first book.

§ 3. In the early days, the main selling point was that they produced guidebooks to places nobody else investigated, but times have changed. ‘We started doing guidebooks on Asian countries which in those days didn’t get much attention. Today, when our writers cover almost everywhere, our size and experience are probably our main advantages,’ Tony explains.

§ 4. Lonely Planet also relies on reader feedback. According to Tony, ‘Complaints from readers are often beyond our control; prices go up, places close, standards drop (or sometimes improve). Keeping up to date is the key. If one of our researchers has been inaccurate, then we’re going to have to improve that book. Complaints from hotels or restaurants may be because they don’t like what we have written about them, although we try not to pull a place to pieces if we don’t have to.’

§ 5. It is not surprising that the Wheelers have strong views on how to choose suitable holidays. ‘First of all, ask yourself what your interests are. If you are interested in culture, this will affect where you go. Then you might consider how much time you have and what the options are for getting there and travelling around. I think you need to honestly consider what level of stress you can stand  — do you really want excitement or moments of discomfort? Some people just want to relax! And keep in mind that it’s not always necessary to take long trips; you should only travel for as long as you’re happy to be travelling.’

§ 1. Tony and Maureen Wheeler have spent more than forty years travelling and recording their experiences in one of the world's most popular guidebook series. The Lonely Planet books were the first of a new type of travel guide. The appeal for young travellers was clear: expensive hotels wrere not mentioned, which attracted those managing on a limited budget. The books also emphasised the importance of spending time in a country and taking the time to get to know other cultures.

§ 2. So how did it all start? Tony and Maureen decided to drive from London to Asia in 1972, and bought a second-hand van which, with all the repairs it required during the trip, reflects their approach to life: a tendency to make decisions spontaneously and a willingness to cheerfully adapt to the highs and lows of travel. The couple started writing down tips on where to stay and how to survive, often in places far away from big cities. Eventually, they realised people might pay for such information, and so they produced their first book.

§ 3. In the early days, the main selling point was that they produced guidebooks to places nobody else investigated, but times have changed. ‘We started doing guidebooks on Asian countries which in those days didn’t get much attention. Today, when our writers cover almost everywhere, our size and experience are probably our main advantages,’ Tony explains.

§ 4. Lonely Planet also relies on reader feedback. According to Tony, ‘Complaints from readers are often beyond our control; prices go up, places close, standards drop (or sometimes improve). Keeping up to date is the key. If one of our researchers has been inaccurate, then we’re going to have to improve that book. Complaints from hotels or restaurants may be because they don’t like what we have written about them, although we try not to pull a place to pieces if we don’t have to.’

§ 5. It is not surprising that the Wheelers have strong views on how to choose suitable holidays. ‘First of all, ask yourself what your interests are. If you are interested in culture, this will affect where you go. Then you might consider how much time you have and what the options are for getting there and travelling around. I think you need to honestly consider what level of stress you can stand  — do you really want excitement or moments of discomfort? Some people just want to relax! And keep in mind that it’s not always necessary to take long trips; you should only travel for as long as you’re happy to be travelling.’

§ 1. Tony and Maureen Wheeler have spent more than forty years travelling and recording their experiences in one of the world's most popular guidebook series. The Lonely Planet books were the first of a new type of travel guide. The appeal for young travellers was clear: expensive hotels wrere not mentioned, which attracted those managing on a limited budget. The books also emphasised the importance of spending time in a country and taking the time to get to know other cultures.

§ 2. So how did it all start? Tony and Maureen decided to drive from London to Asia in 1972, and bought a second-hand van which, with all the repairs it required during the trip, reflects their approach to life: a tendency to make decisions spontaneously and a willingness to cheerfully adapt to the highs and lows of travel. The couple started writing down tips on where to stay and how to survive, often in places far away from big cities. Eventually, they realised people might pay for such information, and so they produced their first book.

§ 3. In the early days, the main selling point was that they produced guidebooks to places nobody else investigated, but times have changed. ‘We started doing guidebooks on Asian countries which in those days didn’t get much attention. Today, when our writers cover almost everywhere, our size and experience are probably our main advantages,’ Tony explains.

§ 4. Lonely Planet also relies on reader feedback. According to Tony, ‘Complaints from readers are often beyond our control; prices go up, places close, standards drop (or sometimes improve). Keeping up to date is the key. If one of our researchers has been inaccurate, then we’re going to have to improve that book. Complaints from hotels or restaurants may be because they don’t like what we have written about them, although we try not to pull a place to pieces if we don’t have to.’

§ 5. It is not surprising that the Wheelers have strong views on how to choose suitable holidays. ‘First of all, ask yourself what your interests are. If you are interested in culture, this will affect where you go. Then you might consider how much time you have and what the options are for getting there and travelling around. I think you need to honestly consider what level of stress you can stand  — do you really want excitement or moments of discomfort? Some people just want to relax! And keep in mind that it’s not always necessary to take long trips; you should only travel for as long as you’re happy to be travelling.’

§ 1. Tony and Maureen Wheeler have spent more than forty years travelling and recording their experiences in one of the world's most popular guidebook series. The Lonely Planet books were the first of a new type of travel guide. The appeal for young travellers was clear: expensive hotels wrere not mentioned, which attracted those managing on a limited budget. The books also emphasised the importance of spending time in a country and taking the time to get to know other cultures.

§ 2. So how did it all start? Tony and Maureen decided to drive from London to Asia in 1972, and bought a second-hand van which, with all the repairs it required during the trip, reflects their approach to life: a tendency to make decisions spontaneously and a willingness to cheerfully adapt to the highs and lows of travel. The couple started writing down tips on where to stay and how to survive, often in places far away from big cities. Eventually, they realised people might pay for such information, and so they produced their first book.

§ 3. In the early days, the main selling point was that they produced guidebooks to places nobody else investigated, but times have changed. ‘We started doing guidebooks on Asian countries which in those days didn’t get much attention. Today, when our writers cover almost everywhere, our size and experience are probably our main advantages,’ Tony explains.

§ 4. Lonely Planet also relies on reader feedback. According to Tony, ‘Complaints from readers are often beyond our control; prices go up, places close, standards drop (or sometimes improve). Keeping up to date is the key. If one of our researchers has been inaccurate, then we’re going to have to improve that book. Complaints from hotels or restaurants may be because they don’t like what we have written about them, although we try not to pull a place to pieces if we don’t have to.’

§ 5. It is not surprising that the Wheelers have strong views on how to choose suitable holidays. ‘First of all, ask yourself what your interests are. If you are interested in culture, this will affect where you go. Then you might consider how much time you have and what the options are for getting there and travelling around. I think you need to honestly consider what level of stress you can stand  — do you really want excitement or moments of discomfort? Some people just want to relax! And keep in mind that it’s not always necessary to take long trips; you should only travel for as long as you’re happy to be travelling.’

1.  We had to make a difficult ... (DECIDE) about the future of our fashion brand.

2.  Teaching is notan appropriate job for an ... (RELIABLE) person, as children count on you a lot.

3.  Ted is ... (EXTREME) determined to get what he wants; he’s so pushy.

4.  We really need to ... (STRENGTH) this step or someone is going to fall through it.

1.  We had to make a difficult ... (DECIDE) about the future of our fashion brand.

2.  Teaching is notan appropriate job for an ... (RELIABLE) person, as children count on you a lot.

3.  Ted is ... (EXTREME) determined to get what he wants; he’s so pushy.

4.  We really need to ... (STRENGTH) this step or someone is going to fall through it.

1.  We had to make a difficult ... (DECIDE) about the future of our fashion brand.

2.  Teaching is notan appropriate job for an ... (RELIABLE) person, as children count on you a lot.

3.  Ted is ... (EXTREME) determined to get what he wants; he’s so pushy.

4.  We really need to ... (STRENGTH) this step or someone is going to fall through it.

1.  We had to make a difficult ... (DECIDE) about the future of our fashion brand.

2.  Teaching is notan appropriate job for an ... (RELIABLE) person, as children count on you a lot.

3.  Ted is ... (EXTREME) determined to get what he wants; he’s so pushy.

4.  We really need to ... (STRENGTH) this step or someone is going to fall through it.

1.  Can you imagine life without both a computer, or music or even lights? Kelvin Doe

2.  is an inspiring young man who from Sierra Leone. When he was growing up, the

3.  electricity in his neighbourhood didn’t always have work, so the lights only used

4.  to come on once a week. As a boy, Kelvin was interested in how every things worked

5.  and he used to get such excited about making things. While he was hanging out with

6.  his friends, Kelvin used to find much materials in the street and make useful things

7.  from them. He used old electronic items to repair its broken TVs and radios. At 13,

8.  he even was made a battery so that his family had lights at night. He also built

9.  a radio station and played lots music on the radio. People called him DJ Focus

10.  because he believes that when you focus on something, you can to do anything.

1.  Can you imagine life without both a computer, or music or even lights? Kelvin Doe

2.  is an inspiring young man who from Sierra Leone. When he was growing up, the

3.  electricity in his neighbourhood didn’t always have work, so the lights only used

4.  to come on once a week. As a boy, Kelvin was interested in how every things worked

5.  and he used to get such excited about making things. While he was hanging out with

6.  his friends, Kelvin used to find much materials in the street and make useful things

7.  from them. He used old electronic items to repair its broken TVs and radios. At 13,

8.  he even was made a battery so that his family had lights at night. He also built

9.  a radio station and played lots music on the radio. People called him DJ Focus

10.  because he believes that when you focus on something, you can to do anything.

1.  Can you imagine life without both a computer, or music or even lights? Kelvin Doe

2.  is an inspiring young man who from Sierra Leone. When he was growing up, the

3.  electricity in his neighbourhood didn’t always have work, so the lights only used

4.  to come on once a week. As a boy, Kelvin was interested in how every things worked

5.  and he used to get such excited about making things. While he was hanging out with

6.  his friends, Kelvin used to find much materials in the street and make useful things

7.  from them. He used old electronic items to repair its broken TVs and radios. At 13,

8.  he even was made a battery so that his family had lights at night. He also built

9.  a radio station and played lots music on the radio. People called him DJ Focus

10.  because he believes that when you focus on something, you can to do anything.

1.  Can you imagine life without both a computer, or music or even lights? Kelvin Doe

2.  is an inspiring young man who from Sierra Leone. When he was growing up, the

3.  electricity in his neighbourhood didn’t always have work, so the lights only used

4.  to come on once a week. As a boy, Kelvin was interested in how every things worked

5.  and he used to get such excited about making things. While he was hanging out with

6.  his friends, Kelvin used to find much materials in the street and make useful things

7.  from them. He used old electronic items to repair its broken TVs and radios. At 13,

8.  he even was made a battery so that his family had lights at night. He also built

9.  a radio station and played lots music on the radio. People called him DJ Focus

10.  because he believes that when you focus on something, you can to do anything.

1.  Can you imagine life without both a computer, or music or even lights? Kelvin Doe

2.  is an inspiring young man who from Sierra Leone. When he was growing up, the

3.  electricity in his neighbourhood didn’t always have work, so the lights only used

4.  to come on once a week. As a boy, Kelvin was interested in how every things worked

5.  and he used to get such excited about making things. While he was hanging out with

6.  his friends, Kelvin used to find much materials in the street and make useful things

7.  from them. He used old electronic items to repair its broken TVs and radios. At 13,

8.  he even was made a battery so that his family had lights at night. He also built

9.  a radio station and played lots music on the radio. People called him DJ Focus

10.  because he believes that when you focus on something, you can to do anything.

1.  Can you imagine life without both a computer, or music or even lights? Kelvin Doe

2.  is an inspiring young man who from Sierra Leone. When he was growing up, the

3.  electricity in his neighbourhood didn’t always have work, so the lights only used

4.  to come on once a week. As a boy, Kelvin was interested in how every things worked

5.  and he used to get such excited about making things. While he was hanging out with

6.  his friends, Kelvin used to find much materials in the street and make useful things

7.  from them. He used old electronic items to repair its broken TVs and radios. At 13,

8.  he even was made a battery so that his family had lights at night. He also built

9.  a radio station and played lots music on the radio. People called him DJ Focus

10.  because he believes that when you focus on something, you can to do anything.

1.  ... conclusion, I would like to thank you all for your help.

2.  Clare is very optimistic ... her chances of winning a gold medal.

3.  The variety of accommodation available ranges ... a studio flat to a four-bedroomed house.

4.  This flat has a bigger living room than the other one we saw, but I’m afraid ... of them has cable TV.

5.  The first cheese ... probably made in Asia around four thousand years ago.

6.  A chameleon is a kind of lizard ... skin changes colour to match the colour of its surroundings.

1.  ... conclusion, I would like to thank you all for your help.

2.  Clare is very optimistic ... her chances of winning a gold medal.

3.  The variety of accommodation available ranges ... a studio flat to a four-bedroomed house.

4.  This flat has a bigger living room than the other one we saw, but I’m afraid ... of them has cable TV.

5.  The first cheese ... probably made in Asia around four thousand years ago.

6.  A chameleon is a kind of lizard ... skin changes colour to match the colour of its surroundings.

1.  ... conclusion, I would like to thank you all for your help.

2.  Clare is very optimistic ... her chances of winning a gold medal.

3.  The variety of accommodation available ranges ... a studio flat to a four-bedroomed house.

4.  This flat has a bigger living room than the other one we saw, but I’m afraid ... of them has cable TV.

5.  The first cheese ... probably made in Asia around four thousand years ago.

6.  A chameleon is a kind of lizard ... skin changes colour to match the colour of its surroundings.

1.  ... conclusion, I would like to thank you all for your help.

2.  Clare is very optimistic ... her chances of winning a gold medal.

3.  The variety of accommodation available ranges ... a studio flat to a four-bedroomed house.

4.  This flat has a bigger living room than the other one we saw, but I’m afraid ... of them has cable TV.

5.  The first cheese ... probably made in Asia around four thousand years ago.

6.  A chameleon is a kind of lizard ... skin changes colour to match the colour of its surroundings.

1.  ... conclusion, I would like to thank you all for your help.

2.  Clare is very optimistic ... her chances of winning a gold medal.

3.  The variety of accommodation available ranges ... a studio flat to a four-bedroomed house.

4.  This flat has a bigger living room than the other one we saw, but I’m afraid ... of them has cable TV.

5.  The first cheese ... probably made in Asia around four thousand years ago.

6.  A chameleon is a kind of lizard ... skin changes colour to match the colour of its surroundings.

1.  ... conclusion, I would like to thank you all for your help.

2.  Clare is very optimistic ... her chances of winning a gold medal.

3.  The variety of accommodation available ranges ... a studio flat to a four-bedroomed house.

4.  This flat has a bigger living room than the other one we saw, but I’m afraid ... of them has cable TV.

5.  The first cheese ... probably made in Asia around four thousand years ago.

6.  A chameleon is a kind of lizard ... skin changes colour to match the colour of its surroundings.