Upper Intermediate DW Term 3 2021 / 2022

    New Zealand has some of the most beautiful and dramatic mountain areas in the world and many of them are easily accessible for day walks or longer tramps (the Kiwi term for “hikes”). For many New Zealanders walking in the mountains is a favourite activity but most of us learn from an early age that you need to treat the mountains with respect and think about health and safety. The main danger factor is the weather. Being an island nation in the Southern Ocean our weather patterns can change very quickly, and a lovely sunny day can soon turn into a cold, wet storm. In preparation of any walk in mountainous areas you need to check the weather forecast and take warm and water-proof clothes. Of course, you should also take enough food and water for the day. Another thing many visitors to New Zealand don’t realise is that many remote areas do not have cell phone coverage, so if you are walking in the mountains, particularly for longer, overnight tramps, you should cons...

 Write post of 140 to 190 words on one of the below topics: 'How to keep safe if you go walking in the mountains' "How to keep safe on a day at the beach' 'How to keep safe on a long drive' Illustrate your post with a relevant image.

It was pouring with rain. Bob rushed from the taxi, fumbling in his pocket for the key, but it wasn’t there. Seeking shelter in the kennel, he called a locksmith. Much later she arrived, picking the lock. The charge: 150 dollars! Finally inside, Bob peeled off his jacket and out fell the key.

I’ve just had a very horror trip. It was happened on last Monday. I was walking in a very dark road. Beside the road, there are a lot of trees. Suddenly the wind blows the trees, made the atmosphere feel very scary. I was really scared at that horror night.

Write a 50-word story with one of the below titles: A Holiday Romance, The Lie, A Day to Remember or Never Again. Then post it on this page with an image to illustrate it.