Text 35. ARE YOU GOING ON HOLIDAY THIS SUMMER?

Barbara: Are you going on holiday this summer, Jane?

Jane: Yes, Barbara, I’m going to Spain, to Madrid in two weeks.

B: Wow, lucky you! I have always wanted to visit Spain! Well, don’t forget your sunglasses; it’ll be much sunnier than here.

J: That’s OK. I love the sunshine.

B: Are you going by bus?

J: Oh, no. Buses are very tiring. I’d like to go by plane. They are fast and comfortable. But planes are expensive. I also don’t like it that you have to come to the airport at least two hours before your departure.

B: But don’t you spend your time going through the check­in and passport control?

J: Yes, but it’s all so slow and you have to wait all the time. Anyway I’m going by train. It will take me about 10 hours to get to Spain by train.

B: Are you staying in a hotel?

J: Yes, I’ve already booked a single room in a hotel near the city centre. It’s comfortably furnished and has all modern conveniences.

B: Sounds great. I’m sure it’s not far from the main sights of the city.

J: It isn’t. And there are a lot of nice shops in the same street.

B: Is Pam going with you?

J: Well, some family friends have invited them to Italy, so they’re all going there.

В: Are they travelling by train too?

J. No, they are flying. They will be staying with their friends, so they don’t need to pay for a hotel.

В: And what about Jessica? She always has great holidays. Last year it was China, wasn’t it?

J: You are quite right. At first she was thinking about going to Mexico this year, then she decided to go to Egypt. She’s going there by bus.

B: Oh yes, the Egyptian pyramids. What can be more exciting! Is anybody going to France? I really want to go there.

J: Yes, you should talk to Tom. He is going there by car. I’m sure he’ll enjoy your company.

departure - отъезд

convenience - удобство

I. Choose the countries the people mention.

1. Australia
2. Spain
3. France
4. India
5. Italy
6. Germany
7. Vietnam
8. China
9. Mexico
10. Canada
11. Egypt
12. Belarus

II. Answer the following questions Yes or No.

1. Is Jane staying in a hotel for her holiday?
2. Is Pam going with Jane?
3. Are Pam’s family staying in a hotel for their holiday?
4. Does Barbara want to stay at home for her holiday?

III. Match the people with the means of transport they are going to take.

1. Jane a) car
2. Pam b) bus
3. Jessica c) train
4. Tom d) plane

IV. Complete the sentences.

1. Jane is going to__________________ on her holiday.
2. Jane would like to go by___________________, but she thinks that __________________________________.
3. It will take Jane___________________________ to get to the place she’s going to spend her holiday at.
4. Jane has booked a______________________________ in a __________________ near _________________.
5. Pam is going to____________________.
6. Pam’s family will be staying with ______________________________.
7. Jessica is going to ______________________________ on her holiday.
8. Barbara wants to _____________ this summer.

V. Prove that.

1. There is something that Jane doesn’t like about planes.
2. Jane has found a good place to stay in the city she’s going to.
3. Pam won’t need to pay for a hotel.
4. Jessica always has good holidays.