7 Holidays
7 Holidays
1 Read the postcards. Who is having a holiday in a city? Who is having a beach holiday?
A
We’re staying in a beautiful 15-star B
hotel with great views of the sea. I’m staying in a small 7youth hostel
It’s really hot so we 2sunbathe all day. and I’m having a great time! There’s
In the evening it’s quiet and 3peaceful. so much to do here. I’ve seen the
I’ve always wanted to learn to 4dive so local markets and lots of 8historical
I’m starting a diving course tomorrow. monuments. Yesterday I looked around
Next week we’re going to the mountains some shops and bought some great
to 5go hiking for a few days. We’ve got 9souvenirs. There are lots of bars and
a good 6guide book so we’re hoping to nightclubs – it’s a really 10lively place.
see some interesting things on the way!
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See you next week.
Love, Lots of love,
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Gary and Meg Tracey
a 7 b c d e
f g h i j
3 Fill in the gaps with the correct form of the words/phrases in bold in 1. Then tick the sentences that are
true for you.
1 I usually read a before I go on holiday.
2 I like in the mountains when I’m on holiday.
3 I usually buy lots of . I bought a small red bus when I went to London.
4 I love quiet and places where I can relax on the beach all day.
5 I love places with lots of bars and nightclubs.
6 I’d like to and see all the colourful fish.
7 I’m interested in history. When I go on holiday, I like visiting lots of .
8 I love on a sunny beach all day. That’s the best holiday for me.
9 I often stay in a on holiday. It’s cheaper than a hotel.
10 I have a friend who always stays in a because the service is really good.
2 going hiking 3 souvenirs 4 peaceful 5 lively 6 dive 7 historical monuments 8 sunbathing 9 youth hostel 10 5-star hotel
1 city holiday: Tracey; beach holiday: Gary and Meg 2 b6 c1 d9 e10 f2 g4 h5 i3 j8 3 1 guide book
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