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HOLIDAY

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Work in pairs and discuss. Which of these things do you look for in a holiday destinations? What else do yo look for?

sunshine and beautiful beaches

nature (mountains, forests, waterfalls, etc.)

anciant ruins and historical sights

nightlife and shopping

art and culture ( festivals, palaces, etc.)

Is it good value? Is it cheaper than usual?

bargain (noun)/ˈbɑː.ɡɪn/

What are they doing?

Are they discussing the price? Does the buyer want to pay less?

haggle (verb/noun) /ˈhaɡl/

Is this real?

Is this real?

Is this real?

artificial (noun/adjective)/ˌɑːtᵻˈfɪʃl/

People left these house, place, and bulding never came back.

abandon (verb) /əˈbæn.dən/

Is it culturally diverse?

Is it a small village?

Do many different nationalities live there?

cosmopolitan (adjective/noun) /ˌkɒz.məˈpɒl.ɪ.tən/

Is it worth visiting?

Is it an unimportant place?

Should tourists definitely see it?

must-see (adjective/noun) /ˈmʌstsiː/

Landon is from Australia. He's 24 and he's studying archaeology at university. Landon wants a holiday with lots of local history and culture... and a few sandy beaches to relax. He hates crowds and noise.

Valentina

Valentina is from Chile. She's 27 years old and she loves shopping and sun. She wants to go somewhere special in January or February.

Landon

Reading

Read the text and answer the questions

Would you prefer Landon's holiday or Valentina's holiday? Why?

Work in pairs. Which pair can find the following information in the text first? 1. Landon’s university course: ______ 2. Where in Thailand the Grand Palace is located: ______ 3. When Angkor Wat was rediscovered: ______ 4. Where Halong Bay is in Vietnam: ______ 5. The place where ‘full moon’ parties happen: ______ 6. Valentina’s favourite activity: ______ 7. The name of a festival in Dubai: ______ 8. How long it takes to fly from Santiago to Dubai: ______ 9. The number of shops in Dubai Mall: ______ 10. The name for a traditional market in Dubai: ______

archaeology

Bangkok

150 years ago

the north of Vietnam

Koh Samui

shopping

Dubai Shopping Festival

over 17 hours

1,200

souk

Are the comments for Landon or Valentina? Is each comment suggesting visit or avoid?

"I’ve just come back from two weeks in Turkey. The ancient ruins at Ephesus are amazing. I think it’s exactly what you’re looking for.”Lulu_RT, Germany, 6.10 p.m.

“If you’re looking for a quiet time, you should come to Luton. It’s just won an award (for Britain’s most boring city!).”Cal_M, UK, 2.23 p.m.

"Try Los Angeles. You’ll find plenty of places to shop till you drop!”LucyLane, USA, 4.09 p.m.

You should spend a couple of weeks in St Petersburg and Moscow.I’ve been around the world and to my mind you can’t beat these two cities.There are hundreds of malls so you won’t be disappointed.Yuri55, Russia, 3.35 p.m.

Role Play: Tourist and Local Expert Student A: Tourist You are visiting your partner’s country. Ask for recommendations about places to visit. Student B: Local Expert Recommend some must-see places in your country and explain why tourists should visit them. Use the Following Questions Where should I go? What places are must-see attractions? Why should I visit them? What can I do there?

Thank You!