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Practice Lab · Unit 3 · Activity 03

Reading: The Final Choice

Read part two of Nora and Eli's travel-choice story. Notice how the final guide adds new details and explains their decision.

ReadingTravel choicePart 2 of 210 questions
Reading Goal

Understand the new information in the final travel guide and explain why Nora and Eli choose Lake Miran.

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Before You Read

Useful Language

Read these words first. They will help you compare the two places and understand the final decision.

City details: ancient center, modern station, impressive museum, crowded square.

Village details: remote, traditional, quiet, scenic, spacious.

Decision language: chooses, agrees, even though, book, return early.

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Reading Text

The Final Choice

Later that evening, Nora and Eli read the final guide for both places. Valeria has an ancient center, a modern train station, and an impressive museum. However, the guide warns that the main square is crowded from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Lake Miran is less touristy and more remote. Its traditional streets are quiet, and visitors can walk beside the scenic lake. The hotel is small, but its rooms are spacious and face the mountains. The guide says early mornings are best for photos because the town is quiet and the water is calm.

Nora chooses Lake Miran because she wants a peaceful weekend. Eli agrees, even though the bus takes longer. They book the first bus on Saturday, visit the lake before breakfast, and return early on Sunday. They save Valeria for another trip.

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Reading Focus

Three Things to Notice

1. New guide detailsWhich city details and village details appear only in the reading?
2. The decisionWhy does Nora choose Lake Miran despite the longer trip?
3. Weekend planWhen do they travel, visit the lake, and return home?
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Next Story Part

This reading completes the listening story

Story connectionThis is the second part of the story. The audio presents Nora and Eli's options; this reading adds the final guide details and reveals their choice.

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Comprehension Check

Answer the Questions

Choose the best answer. Read carefully before checking your score.

1. When do Nora and Eli read the final guide?

2. What does the guide warn about Valeria?

3. Which place has quiet traditional streets?

4. What is special about the hotel rooms?

5. Why does Nora choose Lake Miran?

6. What does Eli accept?

7. What do they book?

8. When will they visit the lake?

9. When will they return early?

10. What do they save for another trip?