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1. Study and practice the conversation.

Michael and his wife Helen are talking about their plans for the coming holiday.

Michael: What about spending our holiday in California this time?

I’ve always wanted to go to California.

Helen: In California? Why not in Hawaii?

Michael: Do you think we are so rich?

Helen: I think we can afford it if we do not stay at a very expensive hotel.

Michael: Well, I don’t think so! Why not to go to the West Coast?

California… a land of sunshine and golden beaches

Helen: OK, I’ll go to the Travel Agency nest week. You know what we shall do? We’ll book plane tickets in advance.

Michael: That’s a good idea! By the way, I’ve got a guide book of California. Let’s read what it says about this wonderful land.

Helen: Oh, what a beautiful view! The sea… I love the sea! We’ll swim, we’ll lie in the sun and go boating.

Michael: Yes, we’ll take a boat trip along the coast and take pictures.

Helen: And when we come back we’ll make an album of our wonderful holiday in California!

Michael: OK, I’ll take my new camera then. I think we’ll enjoy our holiday there.

2. Discuss the folloing points.

1. What are the most popular destinations for tourists in your country? What makes them popular? Are they popular with both natives and tourists? Have you visited them? Why/why not?
2. Is there any special period when tourists visit your country?
3. What special provisions does your country make for tourists?
4. How important is the tourism industry for your country?
5. How far in advance do you like to plan your holidays?
6. Which do you prefer: summer holidays or winter holidays? What are their advantages and disadvantages?

7. What are the advantages and disadvantages of buying a holiday with everything organised for you compared with a holiday which you create fully by yourself?
8. Do you organise your holiday over the internet or do you use a travel agent? What are the advantages and disadvantages?
9. Do you consider environment issues when you plan and take a holiday? Which issues do you consider?
10. What are the differences between a holiday you take with your family and a holiday which you take with friends?
11. Do you prefer holidays which include a lot of activities or more relaxing ones? Why?
12. Do you prefer to visit cities, the beach or mountains? Why?
13. The Antarctic is a potentially dangerous place to visit. Can you think of any other dangerous parts of the world for tourists? What makes them dangerous? What dangerous places would you like to visit?
14. Would you like to go on a long cruise? Why/why not?
15. Where would your ideal holiday destination be? You can spend as much money as you like!
16. Who would be your ideal holiday companion? What would you do?