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61 Discuss with a partner: Are you convinced enough to go travelling now? Why?/Why not? Expand your vocabulary: Positive emotions The article features lots of phrases to talk about positive emotions like happiness. Match the phrase halves, which are similar to the ones in the article. For some halves, there is more than one possible match. SPEAKING 12 LANGUAGE 13 M p. 23 moment has passed, and new experiences are memories that can remain with you forever. Aside from making you happier in the moment, travelling can make you a much more contented, happy and relaxed person in the long run, too. Of course, most travel enthusiasts are constantly planning their next trip, but when we’re at home or past a point of being able to jet off whenever we like, past travels leave us with the memories and personal skills, such as confidence, broad- mindedness, friends and a more worldly perspective, that make people happy. And that’s why travel makes you a happier person. Statements T F First four words 0 The author thinks we should shop less and travel more. So the next time 1 You can’t be ready for all eventualities. 2 Being away makes you appreciate your life at home more. 3 People are less sociable when they’re in unfamiliar surroundings. 4 You should try to stay online when travelling to keep in touch with family. 5 Being reflective whilst travelling holds physical benefits. 6 Expanding our knowledge has a positive influence on our level of contentment. 7 The beneficial effects of travel such as openness and tolerance soon wear off. Use the phrases from 13 to write a short advert promoting your favourite leisure activity. Explain why it makes you happy. WRITING 14 a a break b stress and tension c liberating d mood e the moment f to self-confidence g happiness h moments of awe i mental well-being j breathing space k the little things l something enjoyable 1 increase your (level of) 2 lift your 3 give a boost 4 appreciate 5 have 6 it is 7 gives you j 8 let go of 9 be in 10 find Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv