The following text is taken from the website of a travel agency that specialises in holidays in Brazil. The text includes details of the first two days of a seven-day trip to Rio de Janeiro, set to take place around the time of the 2016 Summer Olympics. Rio Olympics Travel Packages Rio Olympics Travel Packages Synopsis Aug 5th to 21st, the 2016 Summer Olympics will take place in the 'Marvelous City', Rio de Janeiro. On this tour, not only will you get to experience the wonders of a truly distinct, vibrant and geographically beautiful city but you will be there, live, during the Summer Olympics, one of the largest events in the world! Given the magnitude of this event, there will be a huge influx of people visiting the city simultaneously. Rio will be bustling. However, by leaving all the logistics to us, you can rest assured that everything will be taken care of and you can simply focus on enjoying your experience to the maximum! Remember that our Rio Olympics Travel Packages can be customized to fit your particular needs. Rio de Janeiro Info Situated between lush, Atlantic Rainforest-covered mountains and breathtaking beaches, the Cidade Maravilhosa (Marvelous City) has an allure like no other. Rio's passion and zeal are instantly felt upon arrival as a result of the carioca¹ way of life, where every day seems like a celebration. While large-scale festivities such as Carnaval make Rio famous, there are countless occasions to enjoy all year long: Saturday at Ipanema Beach where some of the bikini-clad Brazilians bask in the tropical sun; a festa (party) in Lapa; football at Maracanã; or an impromptu roda de samba (samba circle) on the sidewalks of Leblon, Copacabana or Lagoa. The spectacular landscape is another of Rio's virtues. Majestic peaks, golden beaches and deep blue sea offer a range of adventure. The Christ the Redeemer statue and Sugarloaf Mountain are just the beginning of Rio's wonderful offerings; ride great surf breaks, trek through Tijuca's rainforest, or hike up Morro Dois Irmaos (Two Brothers Hill) for one of the most impressive views of the city. Rio Olympics Travel Packages Itinerary: Day by Day Day 1: Aug 4th, 2016: Arrive in Rio de Janeiro Start one of our many possible Rio Olympics Travel Packages at the Rio airport where our tour representative will be waiting for you to escort you to your accommodation by air-conditioned coach. Embrace the lively carioca lifestyle by going for a stroll along the boardwalk, relaxing on the beach, going shopping, and people-watching. For dinner, enjoy a delicious Brazilian barbecue at one of the most highly touted churrascarias in the city, included in your tour. Day 2: Aug 5th, 2016: Rio de Janeiro City Tour After a fresh Brazilian breakfast at the hotel, our English speaking guide will pick you up by air-conditioned coach for a half-day tour of Rio de Janeiro. First head up to Sugarloaf Mountain, a granite peak that towers over Guanabara Bay and is right in the midst of the city. Take the cable car ride to the top of Urca Mountain. The views of the city, the ocean, the islands in the bay, and the jungle-covered peaks are truly amazing. Then ascend the most famous peak in Rio de Janeiro, Corcovado Mountain where the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue sits on top, gazing with outstretched arms over Rio. Enjoy panoramic views of the city's incredible natural terrain as well as close-ups of the statue. Go back to the hotel to freshen up, get a bite to eat then and transfer by private coach to the 2016 Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony in Maracanã stadium. Our tour representative will be waiting for you at the designated pick up location to take you back to your hotel afterwards. ¹carioca: a native inhabitant of the city of Rio de Janeiro

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2. (b)Imagine you decided to go on the trip described in the text, and have just returned to your hotel on the evening of Day 2. You decide to share your thoughts and feelings about the trip on your personal travel blog. Basing your writing closely on the material of the original passage, and using 120 to 150 of your own words, write a section of your blog post.[10]