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A wonderful holiday (or vacation if in American English) I have had
Last year I went on a holiday to Lebanon. I went with my family. It was a package deal and cost us $1,000. We stayed in a luxurious hotel overlooking the beach in Beirut. It had a swimming pool, two tennis courts and a big restaurant. On the first day we hired a taxi to do some sightseeing. In the evening we went to markets and malls to do some shopping. Another day we took a ferry on a wonderful tour in the sea. On the last day we visited Baalbek and its temples. We weren’t bored for a moment. The atmosphere was peaceful. The people were friendly and helpful to tourists. It was a fantastic holiday we shall never forget it.Your English is excellent!
0 votedMarch 7, 20171Journey from Pier to Hotel
Near the pier, there were a few buses waiting for travelers. The buses, or pickups to be more precise, had open backs, so people could board from the back. There was also a step in the back for heavy luggage in case it was too difficult to load them in the baggage space on the roof. In several instances I actually saw people stand on that step when a pickup was overcrowded. I was afraid for them because the roads in that area can be dangerous. We hesitated for some time while deciding which pickup to choose, because a lot of people who were getting off a ferry rushed to take seats on the pickups. Luckily, we found two seats eventually and then waited on other travelers... (not sure about the rest.)0 votedFebruary 26, 20171I wrote an email in which I described my first job... can someone help me?
Hi, Bob.
It’s good to hear from you. How are you doing?
In Italy, there aren’t too many jobs that students can do. It’s difficult to find a job here (maybe add “in general” here if you mean it’s hard for just about anyone). However, I found work for the first time when I was 17 as a waiter (waiter if you’re a male who served food. waitress as a female) at a bar. I usually worked morning shifts on weekends during the summer. My brother found me the job because he knew the owner.
Anyway, it was hard work because it would get pretty crowded during summer months. It was situated close to the sea and had the kind of beautiful views (views or scenery depending on what you mean) that tourists love. I had to work under a lot of pressure. I had to clean tables, sweep the floors, take customers’ orders, and so on. It was hard because I had to remain calm and friendly even when customers weren’t polite (or you can say “were rude” which is less formal), and it wasn’t just them, the owner’s wife was pretty unbearable herself. Though it was hard, I did learn to maintain composure in difficult situations in the end and now I can better handle those kinds of situations in the workplace. I hope this email can be of some help to you. goodbye Giovanni0 votedFebruary 26, 20170
