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1. It is a two-hour drive from Bandung but can be reached by a
30-minute in a high-speed train.

2. The government made an election pledge to end hidden fee on
foreign .

3. These can be accessed by you through your or computer
as part of a health, fitness or diet regime.
4. The important thing, my friend said, was to remain and
put your duties and family first.
5. Some trains carry bicycles, but is restricted so a reservation
is essential.

Supplementary Reading

Task 19 Read the following text. Then, answer the questions that follow.

What Does a Tour Guide Do

Tour guides, or tourist guides, are members of the hospitality and travel industry who show
visitors around places of interest. Tour guides may lead groups or individuals through historical
sites, museums, geographic destinations and on outdoor excursions. Typically, tour guides posses
relevant cultural, historical and practical knowledge they can share with tourists. Companies and
organizations often hire guides to provide a worthwhile experience for guests, guides may possess
exceptional knowledge and skill about their chosen destination, culture or recreational activity.

Tour guides provide many services, and their responsibilities depend on the type of tour
guide they are. While group size, transportation method, age and trip length may differ, tour
guides are typically responsible for entertaining guests, answering questions and sharing relevant
information to the groups or individuals they are guiding.
Here are some common duties and responsibilities you could expect to see working as a
guide.

1. Learning
Usually, tour guides posses substantial knowledge about a destination, time period or activity. A
guide may have a personal interest in the subject, but their employer might request they complete
a formal training to help them gather information that may interest or benefit tourists.

2. Greeting and Welcoming Guests
Regardless of how long the tour lasts, most guides strive to connect with their guests. They
usually start with an introduction that involves welcoming everyone and announcing the beginning
of the tour.

Lesson I Go Along the Road 21