15- listening 3
1. I really don't like those group tours. You know, the guide picks you up at the hotel every day. and you have to go and see all the sights. I prefer traveling by myself. That way, I can relax. Relaxation Is very important to me. I have a very stressful Job, so every year I like to spend my two-week vacation lying on the beach and doing nothing.
2. When I go out to eat, I like to have a nice conversation, and I don't want to be disturbed. That's why I prefer quiet places. I don't like those loud, trendy places." They play loud music in the background, and they're full of such loud people. You have to shout so you can hear each other. It's really annoying!
3. I prefer staying at one of those small places because I think the service is better. The people at the front desk remember your name, and the housekeeping people are nice, too. It's like staying in someone's home. I don't like those big tourist places. They might have more facilities, like a gym or a swimming pool. But what I care about most is service.
4. I don't know how people can stand living downtown. It's too noisy, you can never find parking, and it's dangerous. too. No, I prefer living in the suburbs, for a lot of reasons. For one thing. I like to have a lot of space. That's important to me. I love having a big backyard and a garage for my car. And I also like to have friendly neighbors around me.
5. Having one is great, especially if you live in a small apartment like I do. That's what I prefer—one just to keep me company. Two would be too hard to take care of. And feeding them would be expensive, too. They could keep each other company while I'm at work, though. But imagine all that hair!
6. I'd prefer a position where I can help people. I know that many people are mainly interested in making a lot of money, but making a lot of money just isn't that important to me. I'd rather do something that is good for everyone and not just myself, even if it doesn't pay very well.
