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3. Explaining Safety Procedures
If a guide is leading an expedition, traveling in an unsafe area or guiding from a vehicle, they may
take a moment to brief guests on any conditions they need to be aware of or the procedures
they can take in the event of an emergency.
4. Providing Materials

Some tours contain learning materials like brochures, maps and audio recordings. Others may
require specialized gear or uniforms. Guides ensure everyone in the group has access to necessary
supplies and may also be in charge of maintaining equipment after its use.

5. Responding to Guest Needs
For the duration of the tour, guides may be responsible for the comfort and well-being of their
guests. This can mean making necessary accommodations, responding to first-aid emergencies and
addressing guests' concerns. Similarly, tour guides may have to provide information on pricing,
trip length and the frequency of their tours.

6. Guiding Tourists
As the name implies, a major responsibility of working as a guide is leading groups and individuals
on tours. This may require guides to have the route mapped out beforehand and for them to
share interesting facts with their guests about the locations they pass along the way.
7. Translating
Though not always a requirement, for guides working in a foreign country, it can be helpful to
know the local language. Some tour guiding jobs may require guides to be bilingual so they can
explain written communication, interact with locals and communicate with a variety of customers.
8. Scheduling
Some tours require guides to purchase tickets, make reservations and work within time-constraints.
It can be important for them to plan excursions in advance so they can expect any issues or
special accommodations.

Questions:
1. What is the text mainly tell the readers about?

2. “Tour guides provide many services and their responsibilities depend on the type of tour guide
they are“ (paragraph 2)

What does underlined word refer to?
3. Do you thing working as a tour guide can be fun? What skills will you need to be a tour guide?

4. “Here are some common duties and responsibilities you could ….“ (Paragraph 3)
Circle the word below which has similar meaning with the underlined word.

usual ordinary customary habitual familiar

5. Why do you think people or companies hire a tour guide?
Give some reasons.

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