8 A Read the email. Why is Valerie enjoying her holiday?
I] icone,
si ilies fern x lle tr
We got off toa bad start when Marianna fell down the Gai
cong tthe pane a jo mre). Then our luge st,
Sana tah atten cots od ty ena pases car
toiletries. Things are pretty basic here - you can’t buy soap for
Pee Wm antiaas teaucines sty iaioe Ea
Seon maid chanical arated teed a
Sercare cones snyahes soy these ur, seats eae
erarois sone haxeeay Soot derad sane en re? Wel we
ds bof howebuc il cape ay and we player he
cen of trsbac rg rg th (awe ca
ler whore ea ae eng done
vole
B Work in pairs and discuss. Would you enjoy this type of
holiday? Why/Why not?
? A Work in pairs and take turns. Ask
and answer questions and make
notes on: Look at the email again. Undertine six uncountable nouns and
circle eight nouns which are usualy found only in the plural. Use
a dictionary if necessary.
+ your partne'sinterests and hobbies
+ the type of accommodation and
‘anspor he/she peferson olay) Read the quiz below Find and corectten mistakes,
+ things he/she doesnt like on
holley. BB Work in pairs and take turns. Askand answer the quiz questions.
+ ifhe/she wants to spend alot on a
luxury hollday or wants something
‘more reasonably priced or free
B Work with a new partner. Use
your notes to design an alternative
holiday for each of your previous
partners, Think about the following
‘1 ‘1. When you travel, do you find informations and accommodation
things: by asking at @ tourist office?
+ name of the alternative holiday 2. What sort of facility do you expect hotels to have?
* location
3 Do you ask friends for advices on what to see?
+ means of transport
«length of time 4, How many luggage do you usually carry for a two-week trip?
+ accommodation 5 Do you ever carry any sports or camping equipments?
+ main activities G Has airport security ever gone through the content of your
+ other information (clothing, suitcases?
equipment, climate, health,
‘What mean of transport do you lke to travel by most ~ plane,
preparation items to bring) 7 Wat ean a by masa
€ Tell your original partner about ‘i
1 holiday, what's your Favourl f sceneries?
eee onderper bore 8 Onhholiday, what's your favourite type of sceneries?
designed Do you lke looking at the remain of ancient buildings?
Your holiday is called Patagonia by 10. Do you always keep someone back home informed of
Horse I's likely to be cold and rainy, your whereabout?
s0 you should bringL.A Rewrite the sentences to include an
uncountable noun from the box.
fermitwre trouble i
information
weather room luggage advice
news equipment research
1 The chairs and desks were relatively
Inexpensive,
The furiture was relatively inexpensive.
2 There are a lot of suggestions
available to help wi
3 Are there any places
ith debt.
left on the
4 ‘Scientific papers show that obesity
hhas doubled over the last decade.
5 The economic reports from the
World Bank are disturbing,
6 Chris has problems
hearing clearly
7. What a terrible day!
8 The sports items are stored in that
cupboard over there.
9 Are there any detall
the free trial?
ls available about
10 Where are my suitcases?
B Cross out the noun t
collocate with the phras
of each word web.
that does NOT
se in the middle
Information
2 plece of
advice
research
‘equipment
clothing
advice
anitem oF
luggage
trouble
abitof
transport
information
furniture
C Which of the nouns can fit with one
‘or both of the other two phrases?
Apiece of clothing