The Trip of a Lifetime

What could be another title for the reading?

• Cycling from Alaska to Argentina
• The Southernmost City in the World
• Things to Do and See in America
• Argentina: The Land of Adventure

Which sentence about the trip is NOT true?

• To pay for the trip, they saved money and traveled cheaply on the road.
• Only Gregg made the complete trip from Alaska to Argentina.
• During their trip, Gregg and Brooks met people from all over the world.
• In Guatemala, Gregg got sick and went back to the U.S.

In line 13, them means__________.

• the local people
• Gregg and Brooks
• other cyclists
• their friends

What happened after Brooks returned to the U.S.?

• Gregg went on a 1,600 kilometer bike ride.
• Gregg continued to the south of Argentina.
• c. Gregg traveled through Mexico City.
•  Gregg visited Tikal National Park.

In line 26, what does baggage mean?

• things you take on a trip
• places you visit on a trip
• plans you make for a trip
• reasons for going on a trip

What does Gregg mean by "Be flexible"  in line 27?

• be ready to change easily
• be careful when you travel
• plan the details of your trip
• choose an easy way to travel

Which statement would Gregg most likely agree with?

• In other countries, only stay in hotels or with people you know.
• Plan every part of your trip.  Then you'll be happier.
• When abroad, learn how to say "thank you" in the local language.
• Bring a lot of things on your trip so you don't have to plan anything.