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3. What other recommendations could you give people who are on holidays
to spend them better?
4. Complete the following sentences using the words from the texts.
1. If you want to put up with … take an occasional holiday at least once a year.
2. Choose the places where the climate is … . 3. Never overlook the … . They
are always proud of their country, their town, and their … . 4. Stop thinking
about children and husband. They can … you. 5. We offer one of the last true
escapes for real … . 6. It’s much better to … yourself with a camera. 7. One
should … to feel happy and balanced.
5. Answer the following questions.
1. How can one get to know that he needs a holiday? 2. Why should
relaxation be a part of our daily routine? 3. Why do people need to get away
from their usual routines? 4. What is the idea of taking holiday without the
family? 5. What is the definition of a complete solitude? 6. What advice will you
give to someone who is ready for a holiday?
6. Translate into English and use the expressions in the sentences of your
own.
1) бессонные ночи; 2) забыть о комарах и скуке; 3) повседневные дела;
4) предстоящие изменения; 5) взять временный отпуск; 6) в течение
ограниченного времени; 7) сменить обстановку; 8) приятный и придающий
силы; 9) привыкнуть к высоте; 10) узнать местное население; 11) полное
уединение; 12) погрузиться в чтение; 13) накапливать энергию и
жизненные силы; 14) справиться с небольшими неудобствами;
15) необычный крестьянский рецепт; 16) нагружать себя чем-либо;
17) истинный энтузиаст; 18) бесполезная привычка.
Speaking
7. Holiday plans.
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- Have you had your holiday for this year yet, Tim?
- Not yet. I’m taking it at the end of summer.
- Where are you going? Have you made up your mind?
- Not really. I thought of going to Italy again, but I’ve already been there
several times and I’d like to try somewhere new.
- My Mum’s just come back from Tenerife. She says she’s enjoyed it there.
- Tenerife? Where is it?
- It’s an island near Spain. Why don’t you go there?
- The fare must be quite expensive and I couldn’t possibly afford it. I’m much
too hard up at the moment. I’ve spent a lot of money this year. My flat was
done up last month.
- Oh, I see. Look, you could just go to Scotland. It’s a beautiful country and my
sister lives in Stirling now. She would willingly put you up for a few days,
I’m sure.
- That’s a good idea! At least it’s not going to be very expensive.
(A.C. Gimson. Intermediate English Course. – University College London:
ALVA Publishing House, 2001).
8. Discuss with your friend your plans for the nearest holidays giving
reasons why you choose the place (in a short conversation).
Reading
9. How do you plan your holidays? What necessary arrangements do you
take before starting for holidays?
10. Read the text and explain the italicized words and expressions,
memorize them.
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Planning a holiday
Many people take their main holiday in summer, and although some
people choose a last-minute break, others plan their holiday months in advance.
Going on holiday should be a relaxing and enjoyable experience. Therefore it is
important to plan carefully in order to avoid potential problems. The beginning
of the year is a good time for people to start looking through
holiday brochures. Tour operators (companies that organize holidays) as well
as travel agents (the people that sell holidays) give lots of information about
holiday destinations and types of holiday.
As well as the traditional two-week beach holiday, you can choose from a
range of holidays: a cruise (holiday on a ship), an activity holiday (a holiday that
involves walking, cycling, climbing or other sports), a city break (a weekend or a
few days in a different city) and so on. A lot of people choose a package holiday,
where flights and accommodation are included in the price. But many people
prefer an independent holiday, where they make their own travel arrangements.
If you can’t travel abroad, you can also choose a staycation – a mix of
“vacation” (holiday) and “staying at home”. This is where you still take a week
or two for a break, but do fun activities in your own city, region or country.
If you travel independently, you will need to book your flights or train
tickets. Unless you have an onward destination, you will probably book a return
journey. Then you will need to make a reservation at a hotel, or another place to
stay, such as a campsite (if you are camping in a tent), or a caravan site (if you
are staying in a caravan), or a B&B (a bed and breakfast).
For all types of foreign holidays, it is essential that you check you have all
your travel documents. Make sure your foreign passport /international passport
hasn’t expired, and that you have a visa if necessary. For travel to some
countries, your passport must have several months’ validity remaining, so it is
important to check the requirement for the country you plan to visit. Allow
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plenty of time to organize other administration like your current passport, travel
insurance, maybe some other identification documents, put a sheet of paper with
your name and address on the suitcase inside, in case luggage labels are removed
or lost.
Don’t forget to keep some medication to ensure that you are protected in
case of eventualities such as sickness.
If you are travelling to some countries, you also need to make sure that all
your vaccinations (protection against illness) are up to date. For some countries
you might need a vaccination against hepatitis, or yellow fever, for example.
As your departure date gets nearer, you can start to plan the details of
your journey. Perhaps it will be a good idea to buy a guide book, or a phrase
book, if you don’t speak much of the local language. Some people like to read up
on (get lots of background information) where they are going, and find out about
the places of interest and “must-see” sights.
It’s also fun to make a packing list, so you don’t forget any vital clothes or
toiletries. It’s also a good idea to buy local currency in advance, if your flight
gets in (arrives) in the middle of the night, when no banks are open. Most airlines
also advise you to take out (get) travel insurance just in case your flight is
delayed or cancelled, or if you get ill and need to be repatriated (sent back to
your country).
Don’t forget to make arrangements for your pets and your house while
you’re away. Put your dog into kennels (a dog hotel), and leave the key with
your neighbour just in case! Hopefully your neighbour will keep an eye on your
house while you’re on holiday! Finally, get to the airport with plenty of time to
spare. Nowadays it can take much longer to get through security and onto the
plane. Have a nice trip and send your neighbour a postcard!
11. What is the most troublesome circumstance for you when you’re
organizing the holidays?
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Listening comprehension
12. Listen to some people talking about their holiday plans. Make a chart
listing the reasons for their preferences.
Mind the vocabulary which you will come across in this conversation:
Switzerland, fabulous, never to be bored, Egypt, to want sth entirely different,
midnight strolls, sandstorms, the sun makes me clammy, to have no sense of
adventure, Jamaica, reggae (national Jamaican music), miles and miles of golden
sandy beaches, Montego Bay (a town in Jamaica), to be broke, Stratford-uponAvon, the Royal Shakespeare Company, holiday diary.
13. Look at the expressions you can use to recommend (or not recommend)
a thing.
You really ought to / should; I strongly advise you to (not to); The best thing you
can do is to; It’s worth going / visiting, etc.
Write complete sentences using the expressions above and the notes below
as in the example.
e.g. You really ought to visit Disneyland as it’s fun for the whole family.
1. visit / Disneyland / fun / whole family
2. go / Black Rock Beach / perfect for windsurfing
3. not / swim / Sunset Beach / water / deep
4. go to island / September / less crowded
5. go Cairo / many things / see
UNIT 3. TYPES OF HOLIDAYS. FACILITIES
Essential vocabulary
It’s quite possible to compose a list of types of holidays according to
different criteria: duration of holiday, its geography, tourists’ mobility, their age,
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transportation, seasons, personal preferences, finances etc. But the main criterion
is the aim of holiday. Different people take holidays on various purposes. No less
important criterion is how a holiday can be organized. It may be done with the
help of some travel agencies or one can organize his rest himself.
activity holiday (active holiday-making) – a holiday in which you do a lot of one
or more activities, usually outdoors, for example, canoeing, horse-riding or
archery.
adventure holiday – a holiday in which you spend all your time outdoors, doing
something such as travel in a wild area of a country or cycle across a desert.
agritourism (farm tourism) – holidays in which people stay on farms.
backpacking – the activity of travelling for pleasure, usually without very much
money, carrying your things in a large bag on your back. (backpacker).
break – a short holiday.
camping holiday – the activity of taking a holiday in which you stay in a tent.
(camper).
caravanning (Br) – a holiday in which you take a caravan / trailer (Am) – (a
vehicle you can live in) – with you and sleep in it while you are away. Some
people bring their own caravans pulling them behind their cars; others hire caravans. A caravan, pulled by the family car, can provide good opportunities for the
friendly atmosphere generated in an organized caravan site. (caravanner).
cruise – a holiday on a large ship, usually visiting different places for a short
while. Cruise ship package.
cultural tourism – holidays taken in order to visit culturally interesting places or
cultural events.
domestic tourism – taking holidays by people in their own country.
ecotourism – holidays to natural areas such as rain forests in which people can
visit and learn about the area in a way that will not damage the environment.
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e-tourism/ armchair tourism/ virtual tourism – the activity of finding out what
places are like by using the Internet.
family holiday – a holiday in which parents and children go somewhere
together.
health tourism – holidays that involve recreation, treatment and medical care,
taking part in sports activities, having beauty treatment. In this case people can
choose a resort or a spa.
honeymoon – a holiday taken by two people who have just got married.
(honeymooner).
international tourism – taking holidays in foreign countries.
package holiday (Br), vacation package (Am) – a holiday organized by a
company at a fixed price that includes the cost of travel, accommodation, food
etc.
package tour (also tour) – a holiday organized by a company at a fixed price,
which includes visits to a number of different places, travel to the starting point
of the holiday and all travel during it, accommodation etc.
pilgrimage – travelling for religious reasons.
safari – a trip to see or hunt wild animals, especially in Africa.
self-catering holiday – all travel arrangements you take yourself: buy tickets,
rent accommodation where you can cook your own food, organize
entertainments yourself etc.
skiing/ walking/ cycling etc. holiday – a holiday in which you spend a lot of time
skiing, walking, cycling etc.
space tourism – holidays that consists of a journey into space on a spacecraft.
sports tourism – holidays taken in order to play different sports or go hunting,
climbing mountains, hiking, cycling, horse-back riding, rowing and canoeing,
scuba-diving or even bungee jumping.
voyage – a long journey in a sea or spacecraft.
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working holiday (Br), working vacation/ volunteer vacation (Am) – a holiday in
which you do some work, either your normal type of work or a different kind
such as farm work or work to protect nature.
1. Which holiday would you recommend for someone who likes:
1. beautiful scenery
2. serious exercise
3. historical sites
4. swimming
5. wildlife
6. comfort
Speaking
2. Pick up 3-4 ways of holiday making and speak on advantages and
disadvantages of each of them.
3. Read the advertisements below and decide what type of holiday each
suggests. Then match the types of holidays with the equipment needed. Say
what you would take with you if you went to these places, giving reasons.
A. Swiss Alps Holiday
Stay in beautiful chalets with real wood fires to keep you warm, even in the
worst snowstorm. Equipment and tuition is provided for beginners.
B. Discover Africa
Spend 2-6 weeks travelling through Africa by Land Rover. Our well-trained
guides will get you close enough to almost touch the animals.
C. Devon Breaks
Stay in our modern caravans or bring your own tent. All facilities provided and
the lowest prices guaranteed.
D. Caribbean islands
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Get away from it all for a week or two. Explore the beautiful Caribbean islands
on a luxurious yacht. Go diving in the clearest and cleanest waters in the world,
or stop off and relax on golden beaches in the shade of palm trees.
Equipment
Boots, warm clothes, mosquito repellent, camera, swimming costume, portable
gas stove, skis, goggles, flippers, suntan lotion, sunglasses, sandals, sleeping bag,
sun hat, tent, light clothes, first-aid kit.
(V. Evans, J. Dooley. Enterprise 4. Coursebook. – United Kingdom, Newbury:
Express Publishing, 2008).
4. What is your ideal way of spending a holiday? Why? And what type of
holiday are you going to take this summer? Why?
5. The Perfect Holiday.
- Ok, so if you had just one vacation a year where would you go?
- Mmm… I’d go to the mountains. I love skiing, the holidays.
- Oh, God, no way. Totally, completely want to go to the beach. I need tan, and
just to relax and feel the heat.
- What’s the point of just rolling around on the beach, being lazy? I hate
wearing sunscreen, it’s so sticky and disgusting and you get burned.
- Because it’s the beach. And everyone is really good-looking and wearing
very little clothes and there’re drinks with umbrellas and it’s just tropical, it’s
like completely the idea of paradise, you know, when you’re working in this
cold city all the time, I don’t know, even it’s a fake illusion, it’s the idea that
you’re just in paradise. You have no worries…
- Yeah, but paradise can be beautiful snow, it’s so pretty and it’s cold, and it’s
chilly. And you can ski. You get so much physical exercise.
- Well, you can do water sports and stuff. I mean, swimming around is good
exercise and you, Jet ski.
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- Not compared to physical exercise with, like, gear, snow boarding gear and
everything.
- Yeah, and freezing and having your nose run and all that kind of stuff. Yeah?
- Yeah, but after a cold day in the snow and you go inside, and a nice fire and
hot chocolate and cuddle with my boyfriend. It’s great.
- Ah. I don’t know. So, what do you think you’re actually going to be doing
during December?
- Yeah, actually today it’s really freezing. I’m thinking of going to the beach.
- Ah, ha, told ya.
6. Types of tourist accommodation.
bed and breakfast (also B&B) – a private house or a small hotel where you can
sleep and have breakfast.
campsite (Br), holiday camp, campground (Am) – an area where people can stay
in tents. It also can be a specially built place where families go for their holidays
and where activities are organized for them. A camp can consist of great number
of small motels, dining halls and dance halls.
chalet – a house that you rent for a holiday, usually in a mountain area.
dude ranch – a holiday place in the US where you can ride horses and live like a
cowboy.
full board – an arrangement in which the hotel where you are staying provides
all your meals.
guesthouse / boarding-house (Br) – a private house where people can pay to stay
and have meals. In seaside towns there are whole streets of houses almost every
one of which has a notice in its window advertising “apartments”, or “bed and
breakfast”.
half board – an arrangement in which the hotel where you are staying provides
your breakfast and maybe one other meal. Continental buffet. Continental
breakfast.
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