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THE BRITISH ON HOLIDAY

Many British people have decided that it is not worth spend­ing money on holiday in Britain because the weather is so un­reliable. They prefer their money on a package holiday in south­ern Europe. A package holiday is a cheap form of group travel. You pay a travel agent a sum of money and he arranges a flight, hotel, food and entertainment. All you need is pocket-money when you get to the foreign country. It is sometimes cheaper to go abroad with a package holiday than to stay in England. In spite of this, seaside holidays in Britain are still the most popu­lar and traditional form of holiday for the majority of British people.

Because Britain is quite a small island, no one lives farther than 75 miles from the sea. As soon as the summer weather be­gins, thousands of people in cars make their way to the coast. Many parents are willing to sit on crowded beaches, in traffic jams, and — sometimes — in bad weather to give their children a seaside holiday. Many of the towns and villages on the south of England are still very beautiful, but oil pollution in the water has become a problem over the last few years.

Many of the larger holiday resorts have piers. Brighton has a famous pier. It is a long platform which stretches out into the sea. You have to pay to go on the pier. On the pier you’ll find restaurants, small shops, a theatre or a concert hall, amusements stalls and a fortune-teller. A pier is a very good place when it is too cold to sit on the beach.

The seaside is a place for a family holiday. Many teenagers prefer to go youth-hostelling and hitch-hiking around the coun­try-side. Youth hostels are cheap, but the accommodation is simple. Hitch-hiking is a very cheap way of travelling, but some­times you have to wait for hours at the side of the road before you get a lift.

A lot of people enjoy active, open-air holidays such as walk­ing or mountaineering, although British mountains are not spec­tacularly high, there are many rocks and cliffs in Wales and Scot­land that are difficult to climb. Professional mountaineers have trained there before going on expeditions to Tibet or South America.

A holiday camp is a complete contrast to this kind of inde­pendent, outdoor holiday. It’s not a holiday in caravans or tents. It’s a holiday at a special camp where people live in small cha­lets; special staff look after their children; games are organized; entertainment of all kinds is provided and everyone eats in a large dining-hall. Guests never have to leave the gates of the camp. Billy Butlin who started the first holiday camps in Brit­ain is now a rich man. He is now Sir Billy Butlin, he has been knighted for his services in the country.

Answer the questions:

1. Why do British people prefer going on package holidays to staying in their country?

2. What are the most popular holidays in Great Britain?

3. British people have to put up with many difficulties when on holiday at the seaside, don’t they? What are the diffi­culties?

4. Why do many teenagers prefer youth-hostelling and hitch-hiking?

5. Are rocks and mountains in Wales and Scotland difficult to climb? What opportunities do they offer to professional mountaineers?

6. What services has Sir Billy Butlin rendered to his coun­try?

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THE BRITISH ON HOLIDAY

Many British people have decided that it is not worth spending money on holiday in Britain because the weather is so unreliable. They prefer their money on a package holiday in southern Europe. A package holiday is a cheap form of group travel. You pay a travel agent a sum of money and he arranges a flight, hotel, food and entertainment. All you need is pocket-money when you get to the foreign country. It is sometimes cheaper to go abroad with a package holiday than to stay in England. In spite of this, seaside holidays in Britain are still the most popular and traditional form of holiday for the majority of British people.

Many of the larger holiday resorts have piers. Brighton has a famous pier. It is a long platform which stretches out into the sea. You have to pay to go on the pier. On the pier you’ll find restaurants, small shops, a theatre or a concert hall, amusements stalls and a fortune-teller. A pier is a very good place when it is too cold to sit on the beach.

The seaside is a place for a family holiday. Many teenagers prefer to go youth-hostelling and hitch-hiking around the country-side. Youth hostels are cheap, but the accommodation is simple. Hitch-hiking is a very cheap way of travelling, but sometimes you have to wait for hours at the side of the road before you get a lift.

A lot of people enjoy active, open-air holidays such as walking or mountaineering, although British mountains are not spectacularly high, there are many rocks and cliffs in Wales and Scotland that are difficult to climb. Professional mountaineers have trained there before going on expeditions to Tibet or South America.

A holiday camp is a complete contrast to this kind of independent, outdoor holiday. It’s not a holiday in caravans or tents. It’s a holiday at a special camp where people live in small chalets; special staff look after their children; games are organized; entertainment of all kinds is provided and everyone eats in a large dining-hall. Guests never have to leave the gates of the camp. Billy Butlin who started the first holiday camps in Britain is now a rich man. He is now Sir Billy Butlin, he has been knighted for his services in the country.

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1. Why do British people prefer going on package holidays to staying in their country?

2. What are the most popular holidays in GB?

3. British people have to put up with many difficulties when on holiday at the seaside, don’t they? What are the difficulties?

4. Why do many teenagers prefer youth-hostelling and hitch-hiking?

5. Are rocks and mountains in Wales and Scotland difficult to climb? What opportunities do they offer to professional mountaineers?

6. What services has Sir Billy Butlin rendered to his country?

THE BRITISH ON HOLIDAY

Many British people have decided that it is not worth spend­ing money on holiday in Britain because the weather is so un­reliable. They prefer their money on a package holiday in south­ern Europe. A package holiday is a cheap form of group travel. You pay a travel agent a sum of money and he arranges a flight, hotel, food and entertainment. All you need is pocket-money when you get to the foreign country. It is sometimes cheaper to go abroad with a package holiday than to stay in England. In spite of this, seaside holidays in Britain are still the most popu­lar and traditional form of holiday for the majority of British people.

Because Britain is quite a small island, no one lives farther than 75 miles from the sea. As soon as the summer weather be­gins, thousands of people in cars make their way to the coast. Many parents are willing to sit on crowded beaches, in traffic jams, and — sometimes — in bad weather to give their children a seaside holiday. Many of the towns and villages on the south of England are still very beautiful, but oil pollution in the water has become a problem over the last few years.

Many of the larger holiday resorts have piers. Brighton has a famous pier. It is a long platform which stretches out into the sea. You have to pay to go on the pier. On the pier you’ll find restaurants, small shops, a theatre or a concert hall, amusements stalls and a fortune-teller. A pier is a very good place when it is too cold to sit on the beach.

The seaside is a place for a family holiday. Many teenagers prefer to go youth-hostelling and hitch-hiking around the coun­try-side. Youth hostels are cheap, but the accommodation is simple. Hitch-hiking is a very cheap way of travelling, but some­times you have to wait for hours at the side of the road before you get a lift.

A lot of people enjoy active, open-air holidays such as walk­ing or mountaineering, although British mountains are not spec­tacularly high, there are many rocks and cliffs in Wales and Scot­land that are difficult to climb. Professional mountaineers have trained there before going on expeditions to Tibet or South America.

A holiday camp is a complete contrast to this kind of inde­pendent, outdoor holiday. It’s not a holiday in caravans or tents. It’s a holiday at a special camp where people live in small cha­lets; special staff look after their children; games are organized; entertainment of all kinds is provided and everyone eats in a large dining-hall. Guests never have to leave the gates of the camp. Billy Butlin who started the first holiday camps in Brit­ain is now a rich man. He is now Sir Billy Butlin, he has been knighted for his services in the country.

Answer the questions:

1. Why do British people prefer going on package holidays to staying in their country?

2. What are the most popular holidays in Great Britain?

3. British people have to put up with many difficulties when on holiday at the seaside, don’t they? What are the diffi­culties?

4. Why do many teenagers prefer youth-hostelling and hitch-hiking?

5. Are rocks and mountains in Wales and Scotland difficult to climb? What opportunities do they offer to professional mountaineers?

6. What services has Sir Billy Butlin rendered to his coun­try?

The British on Holiday

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Many British people have decided that it is not worth spending money on holiday in Britain because the weather is so unreliable. They prefer their money on a package holiday in southern Europe. A package holiday is a cheap form of group travel. You pay a travel agent a sum of money and he arranges a flight, hotel, food and entertainment. All you need is pocket-money when you get to the foreign country. It is sometimes cheaper to go abroad with a package holiday than to stay in England. In spite of this, seaside holidays in Britain are still the most popular and
traditional form of holiday for the majority of British people.

Many of the larger holiday resorts have piers. Brighton has a famous pier. It is a long platform which stretches out into the sea. You have to pay to go on the pier. On the pier you’ll find restaurants, small shops, a theatre or a concert hall, amusements stalls and a fortune-teller. A pier is a very good place when it is too cold to sit on the beach.

A lot of people enjoy active, open-air holidays such as walking or mountaineering, although British mountains are not spectacularly high, there are many rocks and cliffs in Wales and Scotland that are difficult to climb. Professional mountaineers have trained there before going on expeditions to Tibet or South America.

A holiday camp is a complete contrast to this kind of independent, outdoor holiday. It’s not a holiday in caravans or tents. It’s a holiday at a special camp where people live in small chalets; special staff look after their children; games are organized; entertainment of all kinds is provided and everyone eats in a large dining-hall. Guests never have to leave the gates of the camp. Billy Butlin who started the first holiday camps in Britain is now a rich man. He is now Sir Billy Butlin, he has been knighted for his services in the country.

1. Why do British people prefer going on package holidays to staying in their country?

2. What are the most popular holidays in Great Britain?

3. British people have to put up with many difficulties when on holiday at the seaside, don’t they? What are the difficulties?

4. Why do many teenagers prefer youth-hostelling and hitch-hiking?

5. Are rocks and mountains in Wales and Scotland difficult to climb? What opportunities do they offer to professional mountaineers?

6. What services has Sir Billy Butlin rendered to his country?

THE BRITISH ON HOLIDAY

Because Britain is quite a small Island, no one lives farther than 75 miles from the sea. As soon as the summer weather begins, thousands of people in care make their way to the coast. Many parents are willing to sit on crowded beaches, in traffic jams, and sometimes — in bad. Weather, to give their children a seaside holiday. Many of the towns and villages on the south coast of England are still very beautiful, but oil pollution in the water has become a problem over the last few years.

Many of the most beautiful parts of Britain are owned by the National Trust. The Trust tries to preserve historic buildings, bird sanctuaries, forests, villages and parks. A lot of people enjoy active, open — air holidays such as walking or mountaineering. Although British mountains are not spectacularly high, there are many rocks and cliffs in Wales and Scotland that are difficult to climb. Professional mountaineers have trained there before going on expedition to Tibet or South America.

. A holiday camp is a complete contrast to this kind of independent, outdoor holiday. It is a holiday at a special camp where people live in small chalets; special staff look after their children; games are organized; entertainment of all kinds is provided and everyone eats in a large dining-hall. Gnests never have to leave the gates of the camp. Billy Butlin who started the first holiday camps in Britain is now a very rich man. He is now Sir Billy Butlin; he has been knighted for his services to the country.

Which of the adjectives and expressions in the dialogue refer to enthusiasm for a sport or hobby, and which refer to ability? Put the italicized words and expressions in the appropriate box. Then tick, the strongest expressions in each box.

DON: What are you doing this weekend, Sandra? Off to the beach again? You’re a keen

windsurfer, aren’t you?

SANDRA: Yes, I am, but this weekend we’re going to the opera in London. My friend George is a real opera-lover.

DON: An opera-lover? I thought you said he was mad about modern jazz.

SANDRA: He’s keen on all sort of music. and quite a gifted pianist too. Are you musical, Don?

DON: I listen to a lot of music at home. I’m a bit of a Mozart-freak, I suppose. I’ve been colleting records and compact discs of his major works for the last two years. I play the clarinet a bit. But I’m no good at it.

DON: I used to be an obsessive tennis player, but I gave it up when I broke my ankle last Year.

SANDRA: Oh, I really love tennis. George says I’m a natural. Shall we have a game sometime?

DON: OK. As long as you promise not to humiliate me. I don’t trust people who talk about ‘friendly games’. I’ve got to go now: there’s an exhibition of paintings by Julie Croft, a friend of mine, opening tonight.

SANDRA: Is she talented?

DON: I’m no expert, but I think her work is brilliant. and she’s only a Sunday-painter.

See you on Monday.

SANDRA: OK. Don’t forget to bring your racket. We’ll have a game after work.

DON: It might rain.

AT LUNCH (PLANS FOR HOLIDAYS)

Mrs Evans: Oh, dear, I suppose it’s time to start thinking about the summer holiday again. The papers are full of travel articles.

Mr Evans: They always are at this time of year.

Caroline: I’d like to go to Bulgaria.

Mrs : Where? Bulgaria?

Mr: Personally, I’m quite content with Cornwall.

Mrs: But you know we go there every year, Bill. It would be nice to go somewhere different.

Mr: I’d be quite happy to stay at home and work in the garden. You know I want to make a path.

Cristopher: I’d like to go somewhere out-of-the way. Somewhere where there aren’t many tourists. I wouldn’t mind going to Corsica. I haven’t been there, but some people I know tell me it’s terrific place for the holiday.

C: Is it cheaper than Bulgaria?

Mrs: I wouldn’t want to go anywhere so out of the way. You might have trouble with food and water, but I suppose it’d be all right for you young people.

Ch: The best idea is to get some brochures from the travel agent’s and see what they offer.