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The hostel was basic but clean, and the staff were really friendly. The only downside was that the walls were thin, so we could hear everything.

→ What was the problem?

Attention please. The 14:20 train to Kraków will depart from platform 6 instead of platform 2. Passengers are asked to board quickly as the train will leave on time.

→ What has changed?

Our car broke down in the mountains. Luckily, a local farmer stopped, towed us to the nearest village and even put us up for the night.

→ How did the farmer help?

When hiking in the mountains, always tell someone where you are going, check the forecast and don't set off too late in the day.

→ What is the main purpose of the text?

I was nervous about travelling alone at first, but it turned out to be the best trip of my life. I met more people than I ever would have with friends.

→ What did the writer discover?

Instead of flying abroad, more Poles are choosing “staycations” in their own country. They say it's cheaper, better for the environment and they avoid the stress of airports.

→ Which is NOT mentioned as a reason?

Sustainable tourism means travelling in a way that respects local communities and the environment, for example by staying in family-run guesthouses and using public transport.

→ Which example fits sustainable tourism?

Some cities, like Barcelona and Venice, have introduced limits on cruise ships and tourist fees. Local residents argue that mass tourism has pushed up rents and driven them out of the historic centres.

→ Why are residents unhappy?

Under EU law, passengers are entitled to compensation if their flight arrives more than three hours late, unless the delay was caused by extraordinary circumstances, such as extreme weather.

→ When will passengers NOT get compensation?

When my suitcase didn't turn up at baggage reclaim, I filled in a form at the airline desk. It was delivered to my hotel two days later, but by then I had had to buy new clothes.

→ What happened to the suitcase?