63 So, aside from bringing joy in the moment, travelling can also make you a much more content and relaxed person in the long run. Of course, most travel enthusiasts are constantly planning their next trip, but even when we’re at home or no longer able to jet off whenever we like, past journeys leave us with lasting memories and valuable personal skills, such as confidence, openmindedness as well as a more worldly perspective. And that’s why travel makes you a happier person. Statements T F First four words 0 The author encourages people to travel more and shop less. So, next time you’re 1 Today’s planes consume significantly more fuel. 2 You can’t be prepared for every eventuality. 3 People are less sociable in unfamiliar surroundings. 4 You should stay online while travelling to keep in touch with family. 5 There are physical benefits to being reflective while travelling. 6 We should limit how much we challenge our minds in order to find contentment. 7 The beneficial effects of travel, such as increased openness and tolerance, soon wear off. Discuss with a partner: Are you convinced to pack your bags and go travelling now? Why?/Why not? Expand your vocabulary: Positive emotions The article features lots of expressions to talk about positive emotions like happiness. Match the halves to create expressions similar to the ones in the article. Some halves have more than one possible match. SPEAKING 13 LANGUAGE 14 Use the expressions from 14 to write a short advert promoting your favourite leisure activity. Explain why it makes you happy. WRITING 145 a a break b stress and tension c liberating d mood e the moment f to your 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 take 6 it is 7 provide j 8 let go of 9 be in 10 find Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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