Holidays

1. Holidays

2. A. Places to stay and types of holiday

3. A c……………: A place where you can p__________ a tent or park a cara __________.

4. A camp-site: A place where you can pitch a tent or park a caravan. Pronunciation : /’kæmpsaɪt/

5. A self-c __________ flat: A flat which you rent; you cook for yourself

6. A self-catering flat: A flat which you rent; you cook for yourself Pronunciation : /selfkeɪtərɪŋ/

7. A gue __________: Acc __________ like a hotel but cheaper and with fewer services

8. A guesthouse: Accommodation like a hotel but cheaper and with fewer services Pronunciation : /’gesthaʊz/

9. A y__________ h__________ : Cheap ac__________, mainly for young people, with, perhaps ten or more people sleeping in b__________ b__________ in one room

10. Ayouth hostel: Cheap accommodation, mainly for young people, with, perhaps ten or more people sleeping in bunk bedsin one room Pronunciation : /ju:θ/ /’hɒstl/

11. A h__________ c__________: A place providing holiday accommodation in little cha_________ or flats, with restaurants, bars, swimming p__________ and lots of other fac__________ and entert__________ for when visitors want a br__________ from sun-b__________

12. A holiday camp: A place providing holiday accommodation in little chalets or flats, with restaurants, bars, swimming pools and lots of other facilities and entertainment for when visitors want a break from sun-bathing Pronunciation : /’hɒlɪdeɪ/ /kæmp/

13. A t__________ - sh__________ apartment: Accommodation of which you share ownership with a number of people, for example you own a twelfth of the apartment so you have the right to stay there for one month every year.

14. A time-share apartment: Accommodation of which you share ownership with a number of people, for example you own a twelfth of the apartment so you have the right to stay there for one month every year. Pronunciation : /’taɪmʃeə/

15. A p__________ holiday: A holiday in which you pay for travel, accommodation and food (even occasionally exc__________) in advance

16. A packageholiday : A holiday in which you pay for travel, accommodation and food (even occasionally excursions) in advance Pronunciation : package /’pækɪdʒ/

17. A cr__________ : A holiday spent touring on a b__________, stopping off to go sight-s__________ at different po__________

18. A cruise: A holiday spent touring on a boat, stopping off to go sight-seeing at different ports Pronunciation : /kru:z/

19. B. Holiday brochures

20. The language of holidaybr__________isoftenquiteexaggerated. Here are sometypical adjectives withnounsthattheycollatewith.

21. The language of holiday brochures(= a type of small magazine that contains pictures and information on a product or a company) is often quite exaggerated. Here are some typical adjectives with nouns that they collate with. Pronunciation : brochure /’brəʊʃə /

22. br_______-t__________/stu__________vie_______/scen__________/pist__________ (ski slo__________) suggeststhatsomethingissomagnificentthatittakesyourbr__________away

23. breath-taking/stunning views/scenery/pistes (ski slopes) suggests that something is so magnificent that it takes your breath away Pronunciation : /’breθ’teɪkɪŋ/

24. excl__________acce__________/cl__________/shops : only the mostspecial people can use the fac__________

25. exclusive access/clubs/shops: only the most special people can use the facilities Pronunciation : /ɪk’sklu:sɪv/

26. exhi__________ feeling/ride/moment : makesyoufeelexcited and full of energy

27. exhilaratingfeeling/ride/moment: makes you feel excited, happy and full of energy Pronunciation : /ɪg’zɪləreɪtɪŋ/

28. ex__________ beauty/charm/location: unusual and much more exciting than one’s everyday reality

29. exotic beauty/charm/location: unusual and much more exciting than one’s everyday reality Pronunciation : /ɪg’zɒtɪk/

30. glam__________ surr__________/film star/hotel : especially exciting and attractive

31. glamorous surroundings/film star/hotel: especially exciting and attractive Pronunciation : /’glæmərəs/

32. intox__________ views/air/fragrance: makes you feel excited and emotional

33. intoxicating views/air/fragrance: makes you feel excited and emotional Pronunciation : /ɪn’tɒksɪkeɪtɪŋ/

34. leg__________ hospitality/figure/status: so special that it has been famous for some time

35. legendary hospitality/figure/status: so special that it has been famous for some time Pronunciation : /’ledʒəndri/

36. lux__________ cruise ship/accommodation/lifestyle : provides great comfort

37. luxurious cruise ship/accommodation/lifestyle: provides great comfort Pronunciation : /lʌg’ʒʊəriəs/

38. migh_____ river/cathedral/oak: large and powerful

39. mighty river/cathedral/oak: large and powerful Pronunciation : /’maɪti/

40. pict__________ streets/villages/cottage: as pretty as a picture

41. picturesque streets/villages/cottage: as pretty as a picture Pronunciation : /’pɪktʃə’resk/

42. subl__________ pleasure/simplicity/skill: heavenly or divine

43. sublime pleasure/simplicity/skill: heavenly or divine Pronunciation : /sə’blaɪm/

44. unsurpa__________ opportunity/beauty/quality: nothing better exists

45. unsurpassed opportunity/beauty/quality: nothing better exists Pronunciation : /ʌnsə’pɑ:st/

46. unsp__________ charm/village/woodland: still in a beautiful and natural state

47. unspoilt charm/village/woodland: still in a beautiful and natural state Pronunciation : unspoilt /ʌn’spɔɪlt/ (UK), unspoiled /ʌn’spɔɪld/ (A.E.)

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