Programme 7
Text Three
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Intermediate English Course Programme 7 Text Three |
| Susan | Are you looking forward to your trip to Canada, June? |
| Julie | I can't wait to see Canada, Susan, but I'm scared stiff of the journey. My husband insists on flying, but I want to sail. Planes make me nervous. |
| Susan | There's nothing to be frightened of. How many planes fly across the Atlantic every day? |
| Julie | I've no idea. Hundreds, I suppose. |
| Susan | And how often do you hear of a crash?... Once or twice a year? |
| Julie | Yes, but aeroplanes fly so high and fast that once is enough. |
| Susan | Look, there are more road casualties per day than air deaths per year. Air transport is really safe compared with road transport. |
| Julie | I'd still prefer to go by sea. Ships may not travel fast but at least you can relax. I'd love a trip on a luxury liner like the Queen Elizabeth II. |
| Susan | It's fine if you're a good sailor, but have you ever travelled far in a rough sea? |
| Julie | No. I've only been in a boat once. I sailed down the River Thames on a sightseeing tour... But in any case I'd rather be sea-sick than dead. |
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