A. Lora’s relative lives in Iona.
B. Most people in Iona are into tourism.
C. Iona has an important religious building.
D. Steve is very good at painting.
E. Lora has taken many pictures of Iona.
F. Lora did a lot of reading while in Iona.
G. There is no accommodation for tourists in Iona.
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Audio script.
- Hi Laura. Long time no see. How are you?
- Oh, hi Steve. I'm good, thank you. I've just returned from my trip to Iona.
- Iona? I have never heard about that place. Where is it?
- Well, Iona is a small island of the western coast of Scotland. My aunt lives there and she invited me to spend several weeks with her during my summer holidays.
- Is it a popular tourist destination?
- Not really. In fact, I'm not at all surprised you've never heard about it. The local population of Iona is only about 120 people. Most of them are involved in traditional farming and crafts like pottery. Summers are a bit livelier though.
- So, tourists do go there sometimes.
- You know, ecotourism is now very popular and Iona is a perfect place for that. With no public transport and exhaust fumes, good food and nice landscapes, it's a nice place to have some rest from the hustle and bustle of a big city.
- Does the island have any points of interest?
- It does. The most famous of them is that Iona Abbey. It is one of the oldest Christian religious centers in Western Europe. It was the main point for spreading Christianity all over Scotland and that's why many pilgrims still come to see it.
- So it was established in the 6th century then?
- Exactly. And in the 8th century it was first attacked by the Vikings, since it was also the center for copying books.
- Does the island have beautiful landscapes?
- Iona is so beautiful that there are over 170 artists who have portrayed it. There is even an art book called ‘Iona portrayed. The island through artists eyes’. I bought a copy for myself so you can see it. I know you are interested in painting. It's also a popular location in terms of books. My aunt told me that a lot of books are set in Iona.
- Have you read any of them? Your aunt must have at least some of them in her book collection.
- I didn't have time to. I spent all my days walking .The atmosphere there is so peaceful and spiritual. It was a real retreat.
- Well, I'm so happy for you, Laura. Maybe one day I'll visit the island myself.
- Why not? There are two small guest houses and a hostel there.
- I see. Look Laura, I've got to go now. I'll drop it at your place to pick up the book, OK?
- Yes. Okay.
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