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!

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 holiday. 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!

3. Read the dialogue in pairs and act out similar dialogues.

Lesson 3

COMMUNICATION

1. Read Natalie and Paul’s conversation. What are they arguing about?

Why does Paul sound ironic?

The Nightmare of Packing

- We must be off in ten minutes. Have you packed everything?

- As good as … I need a couple of minutes to make sure that I haven’t forgotten anything.

- OK. And whose bags are these? These huge ones. Do you mean these are yours? Are you going on a students’ archaeological expedition in Greece with all this stuff?

- Don’t be silly. It’s me who’s leaving. Doesn’t that mean that the luggage is mine? I’ve packed the most essential things.

- Essential things ? let’s see … What’s in here ? An iron, a portable TV set, a dozen different lotions and shampoos, three pairs of high heels, lots of dresses…. And why have you packed two umbrellas, may I ask? In case it rains twice ?

- In case one gets broken or something. Don’t make me nervous before the flight, will you?

- All right, take everything you want if you feel happier with all these useless things. And, by the way, where is your ticket, passport, and insurance?

- Oh, gosh! I’ve nearly forgotten them! Thank you. Sometimes you can be very helpful.

WRITING

2. Read the postcard as an example. Write your own one using instructions:

Write the name and address of the person you’re writing to.

ü Put the date at the top. (You can leave this out).

ü Write Dear and the name of the person you’re writing to.

ü Write you message. Use short forms (I’ll, it’s, we’re) and short sentences.

ü Finish with a friendly phrase: Wish you were here! See you soon, (Lot’s of) Love, (to family members and close friends), Best wishes.

ü Sign your name. First name is usually enough.

SUPPLEMENT

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