Part 1: Planning the Trip

A. Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate word from the box.
(passport, itinerary, atlas, insurance, compromise)

The family finally reached a ________ so that everyone could enjoy the trip.

• passport

• itinerary

• atlas

• insurance

• compromise

A. Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate word from the box.

Before booking flights, Dad checked their ________ to decide on the best route.

• passport

• itinerary

• atlas

• insurance

• compromise

Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate word from the box.

Rebecca traced her finger across the world ________ to imagine their journey.

• passport

• itinerary

• map

• insurance

• compromise

A. Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate word from the box.

1. Travellers often buy travel ________ to protect themselves against risks.

• passport

• itinerary

• atlas

• insurance

• compromise

Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate word from the box.

2. No one can cross borders legally without a valid ________.

• passport

• itinerary

• atlas

• insurance

• compromise

How does the mood in the room change once the family agrees on San Francisco?

What does Rebecca’s whispered line at the end suggest about her feelings?

How do the roles of Mum, Dad, and Rebecca in the planning process reflect their personalities?

Write the first five items you would put on your own travel checklist and explain why each one is important or necessary when travelling abroad.