2. Read and translate the text.

Holiday Destinations

International travel these days has become less expensive, quick and convenient for many people. Here is a selection of some of the types of holidays for those with a sense of adventure.

Sledging in Russia

This winter escape to Yakutia in Russia and have the experience of a lifetime. Travel through the valleys of the Lena River on a reindeer sledge. You can spend your evenings i n traditional Russian family homes, enjoy home-cooked meals, and learn about the country’s rich culture during your trip you will have the chance to see all sorts of amazing wildlife including wolves, foxes and elks and you will even be able to rise the famous Yakut horses. Camel Riding in Morocco

S ee southern Morocco on a camel! Take your time and enjoy a relaxing journey from Marrakech through the desert to the Dades Gorge. Spend a night in a nomad’s tent, visit traditional villages and relax on some of the most beautiful beaches in Morocco at Essaouira. It’s a country that’s worth visiting.

1. Rock Climbing in Malta

I magine rock climbing in a climber’s paradise. Malta is the place for you. There are 1,300 rock-climbing routes in the three islands of Malta. Spend two days on each island, where you’ll have the chance to practice a variety of climbing styles. You’ll enjoy the most magnificent views from the top of the 250 m cliffs. And if you feel like cooling down after a hard climb, the sea is only a minute away.

2. Ice Diving in the Arctic

Fancy diving in the icy waters of the Arctic Ocean? Experience a strange but unique world that very few humans get the chance to visit. Not many people are brave enough to explore the region and even less to explore it from twenty metres beneath the ice. You can also enjoy the scenery and wildlife above the ocean on foot or on snowmobiles. One thing is for sure: no one else will have holiday snaps like yours!

3. In which holiday(s) (a-d) can you …

1. go trekking?

2. visit old tows?

3. go swimming?

4. experience underwater life?

5. taste traditional cuisine?

4. Mark the statements T (true) or F (false) according to the information in the texts.

1. While in Russia, you’ll stay in luxury hotels. ….

2. During the trip in Yakutia you’ll get to ride various animals. …

3. Essaouira is located near the sea. …

4. There are up to 1300 rock-climbing routes in Malta. …

5. A lot of people visit the Arctic nowadays.

5. Match the pictures 1-6 with the places A-F from the list.

1 -	2 -	3 -
4 -	5 -	6 -

1. polar region

2. snowy landscape

3. lake

4. coral reef

5. mountains

6. desert

7. Types of accomodation

1 . a caravan ['kærəvæn]	2. a chalet ['ʃæleɪ]	3 . a luxurious hotel [lʌg'ʒu(ə)rɪəs]
4. a guesthouse ['gesthaus]	5 . a youth hostel ['juːθˌhɔst(ə)l]	6 . a self-catering flat [selfˈkeɪtərɪŋ]

6. Match the pictures with the explanation:

	a flat which you rent; you cook for yourself
	accommodation like a hotel but cheaper and with fewer services
	cheap accommodation mainly for young people with, perhaps, ten or more people sleeping in bunk beds
	expensive accommodation where people stay and eat meals, full of services and activities
	a house with a steep sloping roof, common in places with high mountains and snow such as Switzerland
	a vehicle that a car can pull and in which people can live and sleep when they are on holiday