LISTENING PART 1

Paul: Hey, Mei Lin! So what are you doing for the coming holiday?

Mei Lin: I’m travelling around Europe for two weeks with my aunt and uncle.

Paul: Europe? Oh, I’ve always wanted to go there.

Mei Lin: Yes, me, too. I’m so excited. I’m planning to visit France and Germany.

Paul: That’s wonderful! Do you have your passport and visa already?

Mei Lin: I already have my passport, and I am applying for my visa tomorrow. Once I get the visa, we’ll book flight tickets online.

Paul: So how do you plan to travel around?

Mei Lin: We’re renting a car and driving! My uncle has always wanted to drive around Europe!

LISTENING PART 2

Mei Lin: So what about you, Paul? Do you have any travel plans?

Paul: Yes, actually! My parents are taking me to YunnanProvince in China to visit Lijiang!

Mei Lin: Li Jiang? That’s quite famous in China.

Paul: Yes. One of my father’s friends lives there. He invited us to visit.

Mei Lin: Oh, that’s nice! So what’s the weather like there?

Paul: It should be pleasant during the day, but it might be cold at night, so I’m taking a few light sweaters and a coat

Mei Lin: What’re you planning to see there?

Paul: Well, I know I’m definitely going to see the Old Town of Lijiang and YulongSnowMountain. Other than that, I’m not sure. I’m buying a Lijiang guidebook today, actually.