Summer vacation amid

coronavirus
Read the text and fill in the gaps 1-5 with a correct
sentence A-E. Two sentences are extra.
During these difficult times, the need to find some way to escape and recharge is
perhaps even more important than it had been in years’ past.
As border restrictions begin to ease and economies — and hotels — begin to open
up, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests staying home to stay
safe.
Sticking close to home.
Industry watchers suggest people will start traveling by exploring their own
backyard.
Henry isn't planning to cross the pond anytime soon; she's looking forward to her
summer vacation nonetheless.
"This is a chance to explore our own country," she says. "We have a list of hikes that
we've been meaning to get to and we just haven't taken the time because normally
in the summer we're taking the longer trips. "
Looking for wide open, outside spaces.
Driving to wide-open spaces will be more popular than usual as most people try to
maintain distance from each other and stay outdoors where the coronavirus is less
likely to spread.
Cleaner, safer hotels.
 Every customer interaction with the hotel and its staff
will require to be viewed through a Covid-19 lens, such
as social distancing in dining rooms, hand sanitizers
throughout the property, masks for staff, self-opening
doors, etc.

A. Did COVID-19 ruin your summer vacation plans?

B. Even once lockdowns are lifted, there will be a tendency for people to stay
closer to home in the first few months due to feeling cautious and concerned
about Covid-19 and the potential for a second wave.
C. We keep COVID-19 from ruining our precious vacation time.
D. But it also has a long list of helpful considerations for those who are planning a
summer vacation anyway.
E. We suggest traveling to lesser known parks or heading to a lake with just your
family versus visiting a crowded beach.
F. Hotel guests will also start seeing more self-check-in and mobile key room
entry.
G. This is a cool opportunity that we've been somewhat forced into, but it's
turning out to be a blessing.
You will hear 7 tips on how to plan your trip during the quarantine. Listen and
choose the best headline for each tip. There are 2 tips you do not need to use.
https://english-portal.com.ua/worksheet/summer-vacation-amid-coronavirus#topadv

A. Follow all precautions.

B. Don’t break the rules.
C. Have multiple options.
D. Travel closer to your home.
E. Wait until it is safe.
F. Don’t plan way ahead.
G. Save money.
H. Cancellation options.
I. Stay healthy.
1……… 2……. 3……. 4……. 5……. 6……. 7……..
 Use the ideas from the table and the useful language below to talk about pros and
cons of traveling this school holiday. What kind of vacation will you choose this
summer?

 Be focused on staying local  regional destinations

 follow all the rules  emptier roads and low fuel
 be able to have summer holidays prices
abroad  go on camping trips
 Travelling by road will be safer  to feel cautious and concerned
initially than flying  explore a neighborhood
 travel routes  a change of scenery
 full beaches  hop on flights to foreign
 pose risks destinations

Useful language.
Listing advantages: a good thing about, one advantage is, the
important thing is, the best thing about
Adding: moreover, in addition, furthermore, also, as well
Listing disadvantages: the bad thing about, the drawbacks of
«something» are…, one disadvantage is
Contrasting: However, On the other hand, but
 Keys
1. But it also has a long list of helpful considerations for those who are planning a
summer vacation anyway. – d
2. Even once lockdowns are lifted, there will be a tendency for people to stay
closer to home in the first few months due to feeling cautious and concerned
about Covid-19 and the potential for a second wave. – b
3. This is a cool opportunity that we've been somewhat forced into, but it's
turning out to be a blessing. – g
4. We suggest traveling to lesser known parks or heading to a lake with just your
family versus visiting a crowded beach. – e
5. Hotel guests will also start seeing more self-check-in and mobile key room
entry. – f

1. Have multiple options. -c

2. Cancellation options. - h
3. Travel closer to your home. - d
4. Don’t plan way ahead. - f
5. Stay healthy. – i
6. Follow all precautions. - a
7. Wait until it is safe. - e