LESSON 5 – GAP FILL TEXT – THE TRIP THAT ALMOST FAILED

Complete the gaps in the following text with the correct vocabulary and form of the verbs:

Last summer, I finally (1)________ my dream of visiting Thailand. I (2)________ my flight online and printed my (3)________ the night before. At the airport, I arrived early, but the screen said my (4)________ was delayed.

While I waited, I (5)________ to another traveller, and we shared stories about past trips. When the plane finally (6)__________, everyone (7)__________ with relief. We were tired but excited.

The (8)_________ was long but comfortable, and I (9)_________ dozens of photos from the window. When we (10)__________ in Bangkok, I went to collect my (11)__________ — but it wasn’t there. I immediately (12)___________ the airline desk, and they promised to send it to my hotel later that day.

Despite the stress, that trip became one of the best experiences of my life.