Reasons for travel. Match the words in A with the definitions in B.

A	B
18 Sightseeing	a) A long hard walk lasting several days or weeks, usually in the mountains.
19 Trade fair	b) Tour or excursion that leaves in the morning and returns the same evening.
20 Study tour	c) Visiting the famous places in a city or town.
21 Trek	d) Trip, often to a city or a countryside hotel, that includes Saturday and Sunday.
22 Conference	e) Religious or artistic celebration that comes at the same time every year.
23 Wedding	f) Large official meeting, often lasting several days, for members of an organization or company to discuss subjects related to their work.
24 Pilgrimage	g) Large exhibition and meeting for advertising and selling a product.
25 Day trip	h) Visit organized by an airline or tourist resort, etc. where tour operators and journalists can get to know the facilities and services offered.
26 Festival	i) Trip to a country or an area that includes visits, lectures, and classes.
27 Weekend break	j) Journey or holiday given to a worker or group of workers as a reward for good work.
28 Familiarization (or ‘fam’) trip	k) Travel to an important religious place.
29 Incentive tour	l) Ceremony where two people get married.

Match the abbreviations with the correct word or phrase.

30 s / c a) return flight

31 pp b) self-catering

32 nts c) half board

33 HB d) nights

34 o / w e) people

35 rtn f) bed and breakfast

36 B & B g) one-way flight

37 incl. h) inclusive price

Job skills and duties. Complete the sentences with the words from the box.

skill skills skillful highly-skilled unskilled

38) The problem was solved by her ……… handling of a difficult situation.

39) Reading and writing ……… are essential when working in a brochure production department.

40) I admire his ……… at dealing with difficult members of the public.

41) Managing the finances of a big hotel is a ……… job.

42) Many hotel managers began their careers in ……… positions such as receptionist or housekeeper.

Grammar

Choose the correct word to complete this description of a special holiday.

A gastronomic week in France

43) The week is / are organized by one of France’s leading tour operators,

44) This region of France boasts / presents some of the most beautiful countryside in France.

45) The holiday offers / consists of accommodation on a working farm.

46) You have / are taught by expert local chefs.

47) You can / need learn how to create delicious dishes.

48) You can / must meet people with similar interests.

49) Depart / Start any Saturday in August.

50) Book quickly / early because places are limited.

№ 20

Topic ‘A place to stay’.

Comprehensive reading

Read the text about IT in the travel industry. Decide if the statements below are true (T) or false (F).

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