Holidays

i. Read and translate the following text:

Protaros resort is an hour from Larnaca airport and 15 minutes from Agia Napa tourist centre. The laser-lighted discos attract you into the clubs and karaoke songs can be heard from the pubs. The beaches are really safe for children, so parents can actually relax, but when the last sand castle has finally been built, visit an unforgettable performance staged within decorations of an ancient theatre. Or what about spending time at the water park, riding the rapids and high speed slides or floating down the “lazy river”?

The majestic Troodos mountain range is an amazing place to explore. Every season will expose you to an incredible variety of flora, fauna and landscape. In winter you will need warm clothes to take advantage of the excellent ski slopes and snow trails. Building snow men seems to be a popular pastime. There are fascinating monasteries to visit including the richest and largest Kikkos famous for an icon of Virgin Mary.

ii. Answer the questions:

What places of interest can you visit?

What does the night life offer the tourists?

What are the active kinds of having a rest one can choose?

What winter sports are available in Troodos mountains?

Is there any cultural program offered?

iii. Name all the activities Protaros resort can offer; which do you prefer and why.

iv. Think of the five things you do on holidays. Ask your partner if he/she does the same. Use the following ideas:

to relax

to go travelling

to sleep a lot

to read books

to visit old friends

to go in for sports

v. Persuade your friend to have a rest in following situations:

in the country - use the expressions given below:

to go swimming to the river/lake

to go fishing

to breathe fresh air

to play football

to eat fresh fruit and vegetables

to pick mushrooms and berries

b) near the sea -use the ideas given in the text, add your own ones.

vi. Make up dialogues. Call the travel agency and ask about:

A trip to Egypt

A weekend in the suburb of Petersburg

A coach trip to Pskov

Egypt:

Places of interest: Pyramids, Sphinx, Nile

Hotel ^{*** ****} HB

Transport: airplane

Price: from $ 300/person

Sestroretsk:

Hotel ^*** BB

Transport: train

Price: £ 50/night

Pskov:

Places of interest: the old Kremlin

Hotel ^*** BB

Transport: coach

Price: £ 100/trip including dinner at the restaurant

vii. Roleplay. Discuss in two opposing groups the advantages/disadvantages of spending holidays:

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