A New Experience: Staying at a Hostel for the First Time

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Questions

1. Where did Jack stay during his trip to the city?
2. How many people did Jack share the room with?
3. What did Jack cook in the hostel kitchen?
4. Why was Jack nervous before staying at the hostel?
5. Did the hostel have private bathrooms?
6. Was the hostel cheaper than a hotel?
7. Do you think Jack would stay at a hostel again?

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True or False

1. Jack stayed in a hotel on his trip. (False)
2. The hostel room was shared with three other people. (True)
3. The hostel allowed smoking inside. (False)
4. Jack met travelers from different countries at the hostel. (True)
5. The hostel did not have a kitchen for guests. (False)

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Discussion Questions

1. Have you ever stayed at a hostel or a hotel? What was your experience?
2. Would you like to stay in a shared room with other travelers? Why or why not?
3. What are the advantages of staying at a hostel?
4. What rules do you think are important in hostels or hotels?
5. How do you feel about sharing a bathroom with other guests?

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Answer Key

Questions:

1. Jack stayed at a hostel.
2. He shared the room with three other people.
3. Jack cooked pasta in the hostel kitchen.
4. He was nervous because he did not know what to expect.
5. No, the bathrooms were shared with other guests.
6. Yes, the hostel was cheaper than a hotel.
7. Yes, Jack said he would stay at a hostel again.

True or False:

1. False
2. True
3. False
4. True
5. False

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