Which type of holiday is best for you? Why? Where would you stay? What would you take with you? What can you do on a holiday like this?

 

sightseeing holiday package holiday

beach holiday walking holiday

camping holiday coach tour

skiing holiday city break

 

5. a) Read the text and complete the sentence.

This text is about ……………………………………………………………………

Last year, we booked a holiday on the island of Tioman, in Malaysia. Tioman is quite a small island (it’s only 6 miles wide), just off the east coast of Malaysia. It has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, and it is a great place for relaxing and getting away from it all.

Tioman is also a paradise for divers. The water is clear to a depth of over 30 metres and it is filled with all kinds of beautiful fish, coral, and other marine life. The colours are amazing. Apart from swimming and lazing around on the beach, there are lots of other things to see and do. We went hiking in the mountains, and we saw monkeys, flying foxes, and even a big snake.

Our accommodation wasn’t very expensive, and you can stay in a hotel for as little as $30 a night. For me the best thing on the holiday was sitting outside our beach hut in the evening, looking up at the stars. It really was an unforgettable experience.

b) Answer the questions.

1. Where did Paul book a holiday?

2. Why is a small island a good place for a holiday?

3. Why is Tioman a paradise for divers?

4. What can one do there apart from swimming and lazing around on the beach?

5. What kind of accommodation did Paul have?

6. What was the best thing for him on the holiday?

 

c) Use the following words and word combinations in your own sentences about some holiday.

book a holiday/ a room/ a flight

get away from it all

paradise

laze around

unforgettable experience

 

6. a) Discuss the following questions with a partner.

1) Have you ever gone camping? If so, where did you go? If not, would you like to go?

2) Do you like to go sightseeing when you are on holiday? Why (not)? What sights can you recommend to see in your town?

3) What does a working holiday mean? Would you like to go on a working holiday?

4) Where would you like to go for your next holiday?

b) Read and translate the text.

Elein’s holidays

I’ve had all sorts of holidays in the last few years. My favourite was last year when we went camping in Yosemite National Park in California. The campsite was near a river, and we did a lot of hiking to see the beautiful waterfalls.

Two years ago, I went to New York with my parents. We stayed in a really good hotel, and enjoyed all the restaurants and nightlife. We did a lot of sightseeing – we went to the Empire State Building, Ellis Island, and visited some interesting museums. The best part was seeing a Broadway musical!

This summer, I’m having a working holiday in a mountain resort. The resort is right next to a lake. I’ll be working in one of the restaurants in the evenings, and in my time off I’ll be able to go hiking and try some watersports.

After I finish college, I would like to go back-packing around South-East Asia, and probably Australia and New Zealand as well. My brother did that four years ago and had a really good time.

c) Answer the questions.

1. Where did Elein go camping?

2. Where did she spend her holidays two years ago?

3. What did she enjoy in New York?

4. What kind of holiday is she having this summer?

5. Where would she like to go after she finishes studies?

d) Write a similar text about your holidays in the last few years. Use the underlined words and word combinations from the text.

7. a) Read the mini-dialogues in pairs.

At a hotel

 

A: Have you got a single room for two nights?

B: Yes, but only on the top floor.

A: What price is it?

B: 34 pounds with service and TV.

A: Fair enough. Can you show me the room, please?

B: Of course. Would you like to follow me?

 

Finding a room

 

A: I believe you take in foreign students.

B: Yes, if you don’t mind sharing.

A: How much is it?

B: 39 pounds per week including heating.

A: Could I have a look at the room, please?

B: Come in by all means, but it’s in a terrible mess.

 

b) Read and translate the following sentences. What lines of the mini-dialogues can they replace?

At a hotel – Can I book a double room from now until Friday? – Have you got a twin-bedded room for one night? – Yes, I can offer you Room 24 on the first floor. – You can have Room 33, overlooking the sea. – How much is it? – What’s the price? – What does it cost? – 25 pounds a night excluding service. – Can I see it, please? – Can I have a look at it, please? – Can you show me something a little cheaper? – Certainly. Would you take a seat for a moment? – Yes, of course. Come this way.

Finding a room – A friend told me I might find some accommodation here. – I wonder if you can help me – I’m looking for a room. – Yes, I’ve got a spare single. – Yes, I’ll have a room free after the weekend. – What’s the price of the room? – 37 pounds for bed and breakfast. – Do you mind if I come in? – Would it be convenient to see the room? – We’re having it decorated at the moment. Will Friday do? – Can you call back later? We’re right in the middle of lunch.

 

c) Work in pairs. Make up your own mini-dialogues, then role-play them in front of the class.

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