This is a photograph of a bus in Guatemala, Central America. Does it look anything like the buses in your country? How are they similar or different?
Listen to the first part of a conversation about travelling in Guatemala. Complete the sentences:
1.
On a chicken bus you might sit near ......
2.
Although there are only 70 seats on the bus, there could be over ......
3.
The bus driver drives as if he were driving in a ......
4.
While the bus is moving, the helper goes ...... to get people's bags
Listen to the second part of the conversation. Choose the correct answer:
1.
Why did Sophie's parents take a helicopter?
a. To reach an ancient Mayan city.
b. To get to Guatemala.
c. To travel around Central America.
d. To visit different places in the jungle.
a. To reach an ancient Mayan city.
b. To get to Guatemala.
c. To travel around Central America.
d. To visit different places in the jungle.
2.
How did Richard get to El Mirador?
a. He went by bus.
b. He went on horseback.
c. He walked.
d. He travelled by helicopter.
a. He went by bus.
b. He went on horseback.
c. He walked.
d. He travelled by helicopter.
3.
How long did it take Richard to reach El Mirador?
a. Four days.
b. Two days.
c. Six hours.
d. Four hours.
a. Four days.
b. Two days.
c. Six hours.
d. Four hours.
Listen to the whole conversation again. Answer the questions:
1.
What do the local villagers often use the chicken buses for?
2.
Why is the chicken bus called "the moving cemetery"?
3.
Who take the money for tickets on the bus?
4.
How many years ago did the Mayans build El Mirador?
5.
How much did Richard pay for the trek to El Mirador?
6.
What do the Mayan temples look like?
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