an immense crocodile waiting to welcome me with its mouth wide open.

I was so frightened that I shut my eyes. I heard branches moving as the tiger jumped. I opened my eyes. What do you think had

happened? The tiger had jumped right over me and was now in the jaws of the crocodile. That's a true story, believe it or not.

1. Do you believe this story? 2. Try to describe a very improbable experience like the traveller in "A Traveller's Tale", making

your account sound as truthful as possible. 3. Do you know of any stories (legends, popular beliefs) that might or might not be true?

Give all the details you can and express your attitude to them.

16.Work in pairs or small groups. Help each other to remember your hiking tours:

2. An unforgettable evening.

3. An embarrassing situation.

4. A frightening experience.

5. An experience which made you laugh.

Listen to each other's narrative but don't interrupt except to find out more details.

17.Sit in a circle. Every alternative person is A and the person on his or her right is B. If you are A, tell the person on your right a story, an

experience, a joke or a funny story about a walking tour. If you are B, listen to the story from the person on your left and tell it to the person on your

right. And so on round the class until the story comes back to the person who told it first. Was the story you told recognizable on its return? Tell the

others how it had changed. Then it's B's turn to tell a story to the person on his or her right. And so on round the circle.

18.Role-Playing.

C h a r a c t e r s :

Mrs. Alia Cordon— a discussion leader. A writer, aged 40, has been a member of various hiking tours, knows their advantages and

disadvantages.

Mrs. Jane Wilson — a scientific research worker. A lot of time in the library, laboratories. An experienced hiker. Hiking is her hobby

Mrs. Margaret Drew— a teacher, rather advanced in years. Used to be a devoted hiker in her youth.

Mrs. Pauline Jenkins — a librarian, aged 25, a bit shy. Wishes to have a lot of friends. Is a bit tired of her everyday routine. Feels

rather lonely.

Miss Ann Thompson — a very experienced psychologist. Theoretically believes that hiking can be of some help to her patients but

thinks that it can hardly be regarded as an ideal way of spending a holiday.

Miss Helen Green — a romantic girl of 20. Loves nature. Tries and sees beauty everywhere. Writes poems about nature, sunsets,

seasons of the year, birds, flowers, etc. Is not in good health. Thinks hiking can help.

Mrs. Katherine Morrow— a housewife. Has a large family. Is knee-deep in children having four of them. Very busy at home. A bit

tired of cooking and the rest of housework.

Miss Diana Hubble — a student, goes on a hike every other weekend. Has been to various places. Is fond of independence and

freedom of choice.

Mrs. Morris Cardew— a journalist, travels much by air, by train, by car, by sea. Always pressed for time. Very seldom has a

possibility to walk. Doesn't think it necessary.

Mrs. Alia Gordon (opening)

When the people of the future will turn their attention to the twentieth century, they will surely choose the label "legless peo ple"