8. Discuss in pairs topics related to the theme «Holidays»

• Would you like to go on a safari holiday to Africa?

• Why are safari holidays growing in popularity?

• What do you think are the dangers of this sort of holiday?

• Do you think it is right to shoot animals on this sort of holiday?

• How long do you think a holiday like this should last and why?

• Do you think holidays are worth the money people spend on them?

B. TRAVEL AND TOURISM

1. Look at the picture of various landmarks. How many of these landmarks do you recognize? Which of these would you like to visit? Do you enjoy travelling? Which places have you visited?

2. 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 – spot – travel agent – brochures – accommodation – book

Choosing a holiday

The easiest way to 1)………………….a holiday is through a travel agency. The procedure usually involves looking through a number of glossy 2)…………………………. to find a suitable holiday destination. The 3)………………………is able to offer valuable information and advice. Once you’ve chosen the ideal holiday 4)……………………you can enquire about tickets, length of stay and type of 5)…………………… available. If you find what you’re looking for you can pay a deposit to secure your 6)……………………….. .

eg. First we need to go to a travel agency where we can look through a number of brochures.

3. First match the words below with their definition. Then form sentences with them as in the example:

1. voyage …c…	a. to move/ go from one place to another
2. journey ……..	b. to get away from everything for a short period of time, often just for a weekend
3. travel ……..	c. a long journey, normally by ship
4. trip ………..	d. going from one place to another normally in a vehicle
5. break ….......	e. visiting a place, usually for a specific purpose

eg. My cousin is a sailor and he went on a voyage across the Pacific Ocean.

4. Fill in the gaps with one of the words from the list below.

campsite bed & breakfast five-star hotel holiday camp

1. It took us a long time to find a space for our tent at the…………….. .

2. We like to go to a…………………because there are organized activities for our

3. They’re very rich so they always book a room in a…………………. .

4. They enjoy a homely atmosphere while on holiday, so they stay at……………places.

5. Fill in the gaps below with one of the words from the list below.

rough sea limited dangerous animals historical adventurous cheap lively nightlife exciting injury expensive

Types of Holiday	Advantaged	Disadvantages
Package holiday on the Costa Brava	cheap flight and accommodation, modern hotels, safe bathing	little historical or cultural interest, noisy and crowded
Cruise in the Mediterranean	fresh air, organized activities,………………..	expensive, possibility of…………………………
Tour of famous monuments in Paris	convenient public transport, ………………….interest	noise and pollution, ………………accommodation
Camping in Scotland	....................., easily organized, close to nature	risk of bad weather, need to buy/hire equipment, ………………basic facilities
Skiing in the Pyrenees	active and…………, attractive surroundings, good social life	risk of…… , winter season only
Safari in Kenya	………………… , exotic atmosphere	tiring, vaccinations necessary, ………………………….