On Vacation - Planning Your Destination

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 What kind of destination suits you?
Does it suit you?

A B

What kind of holiday or vacation are you looking for?

C D

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 What about this destination?

Welcome to Paradise Resort

Do you need to relax and soak up the sun? Do you need a chance to
recharge your batteries? Paradise resort isviaje the ultimate getaway for young jóven
parejas solo
couples and families. Just a thirty-minute ride from Dalaman International
Airport our resort offers a relaxing experience by the beautiful beaches of
Southern Turkey. this is in the south of Turkey Yes I would like to go there it suits me
south / north / east / west only thirty minutes ride

Our four-star resort includes: offer (ofrece) What does it offer?

con vista
• 300 hotel suites, all with balconies facing the Mediterranean Sea.
• Three gigantic swimming pools with spas and water slides. toboganes
• An all-you-can-eat buffet – or choose from our à la carte restaurants
• Snorkeling, diving and kite surfing courses
no esperes you can eat as much as you like at the buffet
Don’t delay! We have great offers for you and your family. Call us direct on
+90 547 32 81 or visit us at paradiseresortsturkey.com.

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 True or false?

According to the advertisement, are these statements true or

false? Check the text as required.

1. Paradise Resort is a 5-star hotel. If the statement is

false, correct it.
2. The hotel is located in Greece. F
the hotel is located in Turkey

3. The resort offers cooking courses. F

The resort offers snorkling, diving and kite surfing
courses
4. There are three large swimming
pools at the hotel. T

5. You can relax here and soak up the What other things can
you remember about
sun. T are you ready to order?
Paradise Resort?
What would you like to order
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 Where do you like to go on holidays?

Where would you like to go?

I like going to the beach / I would like to go
I´d like
Read Max and Sue’s conversation.
algún lugar cálido
Max: I’d really like to go to somewhere warm this year. I’d really like a
vacation at the beach.
Where would you like . . .would = I´d I Sue also wants to go
Que te parece to the beach
also
Sue: Me too. What about Greece? How about we go to somewhere like a
nice island? Somewhere away from big, busy cities.
linda isla alejado de la gran
de hecho qué te parece go año pasado
Max: Actually, what about Turkey? Frank went with his family last year and
he really recommends it as a destination.
entonces qué te parece camino a casa
Sue: So how about two weeks in the south of Turkey? And on the way
home, we can spend a couple of days in Istanbul… does that sound
good? pasar un par de días
They are going to enjoy the beach
and then they are going to enjoy
Max: That sounds great. At the beach you can relax, do some sports Istambul
activities… and in the city you can visit some cultural attractions, like
museums and historic sites.
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 Max and Sue are going to Turkey
Where are Max and Sue going? They are going to Turkey

Max and Sue decided to go to the Paradise Resort.

Put their conversation in order. Start at the arrow.
I will

OK, so we Sure… I’ll do it Why don’t we go

will go to now. in September?
Paradise
O.k
Resort. So Well, I think we can deberíamos ir
how long will go for two weeks. When should we go? I
fecha
we stay? mean, what date do
you want to leave?
partir / salir
Great. Why don’t you call the travel
agent and get some more information
about the accommodations? Yes, that’s a good idea.
alojamiento August will be too busy
September is more quiet/ and maybe too hot.
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 Some language to help you

Talk about your preferred destination.

Why do you want to go there? What can you do there?

I’d really like to

go to…

I think that’s a good /

bad / excellent idea
because…

How about…? What about…?

At the beach / In the

When I’m on vacation,
mountains you can…
I really like to…
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 When will you go?
Explain your choice, using the language below to help you.

I think we can stay for…

a month / three weeks / four days
one month later
volver 28th of
I think we should We can return… September
leave…
partir
9th s of September

We can stay We can go by

12 and 25th
between … … plane or…by a boat cruise
Some friends of mine visited Istambul last month, they said Istambul
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 What can you do there?

What activities can you do at your destination?

Match the left-hand side to the right-hand side.

If you like peace and quiet, why …take a vacation in the

don’t you… countryside?

Qué te parece …go camping and enjoy lovely

How about…
do some walks.
trekking, fishing, climbing
If you don’t have a lot of time, I …going on a vacation without
think you should… the kids?
Because it is more relaxing
…take a long weekend near
In the forest you can… tomate cerca
the city.

Punta del Este is a city

© 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc. Chuy is more quiet and relaxing
 You’re the travel agent

Each of these people wants to take a vacation.

Give them a recommendation. Where should they go?
How long should they stay? What can they do there?
I would recommend you go to I suggest you go to Mar
A B
Peter Markel, 27, single. Sammy, 42 and Rachel,
Active and enjoys sports. 44. Married with two
Loves to be by the sea. children. Want to go on
vacation with their kids.
How about going to Bariloche Don’t like the heat.
C Derek, 69 and Liesel, 58, They could go to Bariloche
married and retired. Love the
la multitud D Joanne Cevir, 25, married.
sea but don’t like crowds. Like to
do cultural activities. Needs a vacation away from
her family. Limited time.
Crowds = mucha gente
maybe Salta is too crowded Maybe Buenos Aires
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 What about this destination?

Experience the magic of The Outback

Do you want to experience something unusual?

Are you tired of the same destination year after year?

Then why not experience the magic of exotic Australia?

We have a wonderful package holiday for you.

▪ 20-day tour to remote northwestern Australia

▪ Visit enchanting Broome and the amazing Bungle Bungle Range
▪ Spend a full day trekking on a camel in the desert
▪ Learn about Aboriginal culture all about the native people
▪ Stay in luxury 5-star tents at each location along the route

Places are limited, so get in touch! We’re sure that you will have the vacation
of a lifetime. Call us on +61 3 8965 3400

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 Where would you like to go?
Complete the advertisement for Notting Farm.

relaxation quiet hiking stay nothing star

for a change Come and relax at Notting Farm

relaxation It’s probably time for a long

Are you in need of some rest and _________?
stay
weekend. Why don’t you _________ a few days at Notting Farm, where you
quiet
can enjoy the peace and _________ of the countryside? interior
only
star
We’re located just 75 miles from New York. We offer you 4-_________
accommodations in small log cabins around a beautiful lake.
hiking
You can go _________, nothing
fishing, or if you want, you can do _________!
Trekking
Call us on +1 243 643 56 72, or contact us on email at info@inthewoods.com
We look forward to helping you to relax!

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 Would you go here?

A B

What kind of vacation could you

have at these destinations?
C D

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 Would you stay in these accommodations?

B
A

C
D

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 Would you do these activities?
kayaking markets shopping

A B

C D

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 Now, put it all together!

Use the language from the lesson to plan a trip for another
person, such as a family member or a friend.

Which destination do you

What accommodations
recommend, and why?
do you suggest?
sightseeing

What activities can

How long the person or
should the people do there?
person go
for?
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