23 Fill in the gaps with one of the words from the list below. Then cover the text and say what the process of choosing a holiday is.

reservation • destination • travel agent • brochures • accommodation • book • travel agency

Choosing a holiday

The easiest way to (1)_______ a holiday is through a (2) ______. The procedure usually involves looking through a number of glossary (3) _______ to find a suitable holiday (4) _______. The (5)______ is able to offer valuable information and advice. Once you’ve chosen the ideal holiday spot you can inquire about tickets, length of stay and type of (6)______. If you find what you’re looking for you can pay a deposit to secure your (7)_______ .

24 Complete the sentences with the suitable word from the box.

injections airport list checking insurance package organised journey suitcase book

1 I’m a very … person.

2 The people who set off for a long journey must get travel … with the company.

3 Before going away on a journey she made a … of things to do.

4 As it was a … holiday, the … was arranged there.

5 I always make a point of … my passport.

6 A taxi took me to the … .

7 She bought a big … because she was going to be staying for a long time in a foreign country.

8 A traveller’s cheque makes our … much easier.

9 She got some … many weeks before her journey.

10 I don’t like travelling without an interesting ….

2 5 Read the text below. For questions 1-10, choose the correct letter a, b, c or d.

Packing for a trip turns out to be a complicated thing, especially if you are doing it (0) A the first time. Inexperienced (1)________ can benefit from consulting an (2)________ beforehand. Those who are not practical enough, take along too many unnecessary (3) ________. Experienced travellers have a tendency to travel (4)________, which is very wise indeed. Clothes made of wash-and-wear materials are the most practical for (5)________ men and women. Beach wear-shorts, swimming suits and robes– are a must for seaside

holidays and beach resorts. Even (6)________ the trip is going to be a warm country one should take (7)________ clothes for cool evenings. All tourists are advised to take (8)________ jeans and a lightweight raincoat or a folding umbrella and (9)________shoes. The success of your holiday largely depends (10)________how appropriate the choice of clothes was.

0	A for	B during	C in	D at
1	A guests	B travelers	C customers	D visitors
2	A clerk	B receptionist	C agent	D steward
3	A units	B items	C points	D numbers
4	A easy	B light	C hard	D difficult
5	A or	B either	C nether	D both
6	A though	B although	C as	D so
7	A hot	B cold	C warm	D boiling
8	A along	B after	C off	D on
9	A convenient	B appropriate	C comfortable	D suitable
10	A on	B from	C out	D in

26 Work in pairs. Discuss the following questions.

• Is packing a problem with you or not? Why?

• Do you prefer to travel light or with much luggage? Why?

• What do you usually take along?

27 Jane is in a travel agent's. Complete her part of the conversation using the words given.

Assistant Good morning. Can I help you?

Jane 1 (book / number of nights / place)

Assistant Certainly. When would you like to travel?

Jane 2 (day and time)

Assistant How much do you want to spend?

Jane 3 (cost)

Assistant Do you want bed and breakfast or half board?

Jane 4 (type of accommodation wanted)

Assistant How would you like to travel?

Jane 5 (type of transport)

Assistant How many people are travelling with you?

Jane 6 (number of people)

Assistant Right. This is what we can offer you.