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A: And you call that a vacation?

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1.A: Hey, Mom. I want to backpack around Europe this summer. What do you think?

B: Backpack around Europe? That sounds dangerous! You shouldn’t go by yourself. You ought to go with someone.

A: Yes, I’ve thought of that.

B: And you’d better talk to your father first.

A: I already did. He thinks it’s a great idea. He wants to come with me!

2.A: What should people do to make their visit to New York City safe and pleasant?

B: I think the biggest mistake many people make is trying to do too much in a short time. There’s so much to see and do that you need to have a plan. It’s best to start planning before you get here, so you have information about hotels, restaurants, sightseeing, and so on. Visitors can use our Web site to get the information they need to start planning before they come here; or they can phone or fax us.

Interviewer: How safe is New York City for tourists? Spokesperson: New York is a much safer place than many people think. In fact, it’s the safest it’s been in thirty years! Interviewer: Oh, that’s good to hear!

Spokesperson: Yes, but that doesn’t mean people don’t have to be careful; tourists in New York ought to be careful, just like in any big city in the world. For students, I would say travel in groups. If you get lost, it’s easier as a group

to find your way. You really shouldn’t go off on your own

if you can find someone to go with you. Another thing to r emember is: Don’t be afraid to ask for directions, even if y our English isn’t perfect. People often stop me on the street to ask for directions, and that’s not only foreign visitors.