Communication

1. Complete the dialogue with the missed phrases in the list below. Taking a vacation.

David: Did you say you’re going ___________ next month?

Ruth: Yes, my family and I are going to New York for a week. We want ____________________

David: I envy you. I haven’t had a vacation for a long time. You know I always take a short-break holidays. I wish I _____________________

Ruth: You can take a vacation sometime soon, ___________?

David: No, there’s too much work to do. Maybe next year, though. I guess it’ll be our _________, dear!

Well, I hope __________ a postcard with beautiful views of the city and your

comments!

Ruth: Don’t be pessimistic! I promise!

- to visit the Museums and see some plays; - you’ll send me; - honeymoon; - to take a vacation; - can’t you; - could get away for a while.

2. Read the dialogue in pairs, use the prompts to act out similar dialogue.

3. You and your friend have won a competition and the prize is a holiday of your choice. Discuss the following issues and choose a holiday from the options below:

* which would be the best type of holiday to go on

* what you would like to do while you’re there

* how long you would like to go for

*what preparations you need to make for the trip

Holidays from a to z

Action adventure

Cross the Sahara on a camel. Fly in a balloon safari. Sleep under the stars. Live your life to the full!

Beautiful beaches

White sand and palm trees as far as the eye can see. Bright sun and warm water. Exchange your stress for peace!

Countryside camping

Put down the picture postcards of the pretty countryside and pack your bags because we’re going there. Be part of nature!

Date with history

Bored with TV? Come on our great tour of monuments and museums and historical town centres. Feed your brain and your eyes!

Exciting sports

Fed up with sitting around? Want to get fit and have fun? Water sports, mountain-climbing, indoor skiing, and more: everything’s possible at our special centre!

Writing

1. Read the postcard and complete the sentences with:

beach home pool love swim wish restaurants

Hi Caroline! 16 June I 1_____you were here, missing you! We are reading lots of books, relaxing, walking and eating at lots of nice 2_____. Going to the 3____ later to do some sunbathing. Someone told us they saw some dolphins there yesterday so hoping to see some! The water is too cold to 4____ in, good job there’s a swimming 5_____ at the hotel! Be 6____ soon and looking forward to seeing you. Lot’s of 7_______. Mum and Dad.

Caroline Fox_____ 45 Charlotte Street Bristol__________ BS2 6ZX_______ UK_______________