Holidays
1. Watch the video. What's the main message of the story? What do we learn from it?
2. Watch the video and answer the questions.
- What do the characters of the film look like?
- What does the beach look like?
- What happens in the film?
- What do you think "fly in the ointment" mean?
- Нave you ever experienced a situation which was similar to this one?
3. Decide if the definitions of the adjectives related to the word "holidays" are true (T) or false (F).
1. Breathtaking (e.g., a breathtaking view) – extremely exciting, beautiful.
2. Stunning (e.g., a stunning city) – unattractive.
3. Vibrant (e.g., a vibrant city) – full of life and energy.
4. Spacious (a spacious room) – very unusual.
5. Self-catering (e.g., a self-catering apartment) – offering facilities for people to cook their own meals.
6. Unique – unusual or special in some way.
7. Varied (e.g., a varied menu) – plain, not involving change.
8. Average (e.g., an average hotel) – typical, usual.
9. Remote – a long way from places where other people live.
2. Stunning (e.g., a stunning city) – unattractive.
3. Vibrant (e.g., a vibrant city) – full of life and energy.
4. Spacious (a spacious room) – very unusual.
5. Self-catering (e.g., a self-catering apartment) – offering facilities for people to cook their own meals.
6. Unique – unusual or special in some way.
7. Varied (e.g., a varied menu) – plain, not involving change.
8. Average (e.g., an average hotel) – typical, usual.
9. Remote – a long way from places where other people live.
Holidays
Vocabulary/ Expressions
4. Read the idioms about holidays in context. Match the idioms with their definition.
1. off the beaten track (path) We wanted to find a camping site that was a little bit off the beaten track.
2. hit the road I'd love to stay longer but I must be hitting the road.
3. at the wheel You know he fell asleep at the wheel. They were so lucky they didn't have an accident.
4. catch the sun You've caught the sun on the back of your neck.
5. jump the lights Security camera footage shows that the car was struck by the train after jumping the lights.
6. just what the doctor ordered Thanks, a strong cup of coffee in the morning is just what the doctor ordered.
7. travel light That is her life story: keep moving, travel light - and don't look back.
8. any port in a storm That horrible hotel was a case of any port in a storm as we couldn't find any place to spend the night.
9. take for a ride It was only when he discovered that his wallet was gone that he realized they had taken him for a ride.
2. hit the road I'd love to stay longer but I must be hitting the road.
3. at the wheel You know he fell asleep at the wheel. They were so lucky they didn't have an accident.
4. catch the sun You've caught the sun on the back of your neck.
5. jump the lights Security camera footage shows that the car was struck by the train after jumping the lights.
6. just what the doctor ordered Thanks, a strong cup of coffee in the morning is just what the doctor ordered.
7. travel light That is her life story: keep moving, travel light - and don't look back.
8. any port in a storm That horrible hotel was a case of any port in a storm as we couldn't find any place to spend the night.
9. take for a ride It was only when he discovered that his wallet was gone that he realized they had taken him for a ride.
A. driving; in control of a vehicle
B. to pass through an intersection while the traffic light is signaling "stop"
С. exactly what is wanted or needed
D. to leave a place or begin a journey
E. When you are facing some difficulty, you need to accept any solution without waiting for a perfect solution.
F. in a place where few people go, far from any main roads and towns or not popular with many people
G. to deceive or cheat
H. The sun has made your skin a slightly darker brown or red colour.
I. to make a journey without taking a lot of heavy things with you
B. to pass through an intersection while the traffic light is signaling "stop"
С. exactly what is wanted or needed
D. to leave a place or begin a journey
E. When you are facing some difficulty, you need to accept any solution without waiting for a perfect solution.
F. in a place where few people go, far from any main roads and towns or not popular with many people
G. to deceive or cheat
H. The sun has made your skin a slightly darker brown or red colour.
I. to make a journey without taking a lot of heavy things with you
1. off the beaten track (path) We wanted to find a campingsite that was a little bitoff the beaten track.
A. driving; in control of a vehicle
2. hit the road I'd love to stay longer but I must be hitting the road.
B. to pass through an intersection while the traffic light is signaling "stop"
3. at the wheel You know he fell asleep at the wheel. They were so lucky they didn't have an accident.
С. exactly what is wanted or needed
4. catch the sun You've caught the sun on the back of your neck.
D. to leave a place or begin a journey
5. jump the lights Security camera footage shows that the car was struck by the train after jumping the lights.
E. When you are facing some difficulty, you need to accept any solution without waiting for a perfect solution.
6. just what the doctor ordered Thanks, a strong cup of coffee in the morning is just what the doctor ordered.
F. in a place where few people go, far from any main roads and towns or not popular with many people
7. travel light That is her life story: keep moving, travel light - and don't look back.
G. to deceive or cheat
8. any port in a storm That horrible hotel was a case of any port in a storm as we couldn't find any place to spend the night.
H. The sun has made your skin a slightly darker brown or red colour.
9. take for a ride It was only when he discovered that his wallet was gone that he realized they had taken him for a ride.
I. to make a journey without taking a lot of heavy things with you
1 - F, 2 - D, 3 - A, 4 - H, 5 - B, 6 - C, 7 - I, 8 - E, 9 - G.
4. Match the phrases with the pictures:
A. jump the lights, B. off the beaten track, C. hit the road, D. any port in a storm, E. travel light, F. take somebody for a ride, G. just what the doctor ordered, H. catch the sun, I. at the wheel
A. jump the lights, B. off the beaten track, C. hit the road, D. any port in a storm, E. travel light, F. take somebody for a ride, G. just what the doctor ordered, H. catch the sun, I. at the wheel
Cover the phrases and look at the pictures. Test yourself or a partner.
7. CONVERSATION questions
- Describe your last holidays. Did you travel light or did you have heavy bags?
- How far in advance do you like to plan your holidays?
- Where would your ideal holiday destination be? You can spend as much money as you like!
- Did you encounter any problems during your holidays? If you did, describe them.
- Do you prefer travelling off the beaten track?
- What kind of accommodation do you prefer, and why?
- Where was the most exotic place you ever visited? Describe your experience.
- What was the most interesting thing you did during the holiday?
- If you're staying at a hotel, do you usually have full board or half board?
- Do you eat more when you're on holiday? Do you put on weight or do you work it all off?
