Holidays

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A. Places to stay and types of holiday

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A c……………:A place where you can p__________ a tent or park a cara __________.

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A camp-site:A place where you can pitch a tent or park a caravan.

Pronunciation : /’kæmpsaɪt/

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A self-c __________ flat:A flat which you rent; you cook for yourself

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A self-catering flat:A flat which you rent; you cook for yourself

Pronunciation : /selfkeɪtərɪŋ/

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A gue __________:Acc __________ like a hotel butcheaper and with fewer services

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A guesthouse:Accommodation like a hotel butcheaper and with fewer services

Pronunciation : /’gesthaʊz/

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A y__________ h__________ :Cheap ac__________, mainly for young people, with, perhaps ten or more people sleeping in b__________ b__________ in one room

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A youth hostel:Cheap accommodation, mainly for young people, with, perhaps ten or more people sleeping in bunk beds in one roomPronunciation : /ju:θ/ /’hɒstl/

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A h__________ c__________:A place providing holiday accommodation in little cha_________ or flats, with restaurants, bars, swimming p__________ and lots of other fac__________ and entert__________ for when visitors want a br__________ from sun-b__________

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A holiday camp:A place providing holiday accommodation in little chalets or flats, with restaurants, bars, swimming pools and lots of other facilities and entertainment for when visitors want a break from sun-bathingPronunciation : /’hɒlɪdeɪ/ /kæmp/

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A t__________ - sh__________ apartment:Accommodation of which you share ownership with a number of people, for example you own a twelfth of the apartment so you have the right to stay there for one month every year.

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A time-share apartment:Accommodation of which you share ownership with a number of people, for example you own a twelfth of the apartment so you have the right to stay there for one month every year.Pronunciation : /’taɪmʃeə/

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A p__________ holiday: A holiday in which you pay for travel, accommodation and food (even occasionally exc__________) in advance

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A package holiday : A holiday in which you pay for travel, accommodation and food (even occasionally excursions) in advance

Pronunciation : package /’pækɪdʒ/

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A cr__________ :A holiday spent touring on a b__________, stopping off to go sight-s__________ at different po__________

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A cruise:A holiday spent touring on a boat, stopping off to go sight-seeing at different ports

Pronunciation : /kru:z/

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B. Holiday brochures

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The language of holiday br__________ is often quite exaggerated. Here are some typical adjectives with nouns that they collate with.

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The language of holiday brochures (= a type of small magazine that contains pictures

and information on a product or a company) is often quite exaggerated. Here are some typical adjectives with nouns that they collate with.

Pronunciation : brochure /’brəʊʃə /

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br_______-t__________/stu__________ vie_______/scen__________/pist__________ (ski slo__________) suggests that something is so magnificent that it takes your br__________ away

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breath-taking/stunning views/scenery/pistes (ski slopes) suggests that something is so magnificent that it takes your breath awayPronunciation : /’breθ’teɪkɪŋ/

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excl__________ acce__________/cl__________/shops :only the most special people can use the fac__________

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exclusive access/clubs/shops:only the most special people can use the facilities

Pronunciation : /ɪk’sklu:sɪv/

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exhi__________ feeling/ride/moment :makes you feel excited and full of energy

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exhilarating feeling/ride/moment:makes you feel excited, happy and full of energy

Pronunciation : /ɪg’zɪləreɪtɪŋ/

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ex__________beauty/charm/location:unusual and much more exciting than one’s everyday reality

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exoticbeauty/charm/location:unusual and much more exciting than one’s everyday reality

Pronunciation : /ɪg’zɒtɪk/

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glam__________surr__________/film star/hotel :especially exciting and attractive

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glamoroussurroundings/film star/hotel:especially exciting and attractive

Pronunciation : /’glæmərəs/

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intox__________ views/air/fragrance:makes you feel excited and emotional

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intoxicating views/air/fragrance:makes you feel excited and emotionalPronunciation : /ɪn’tɒksɪkeɪtɪŋ/

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leg__________hospitality/figure/status:so special that it has been famous for some time

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legendaryhospitality/figure/status:so special that it has been famous for some time

Pronunciation : /’ledʒəndri/

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lux__________cruise ship/accommodation/lifestyle :provides great comfort

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luxuriouscruise ship/accommodation/lifestyle:provides great comfort

Pronunciation : /lʌg’ʒʊəriəs/

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migh_____river/cathedral/oak:large and powerful

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mightyriver/cathedral/oak:large and powerful

Pronunciation : /’maɪti/

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pict__________streets/villages/cottage:as pretty as a picture

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picturesquestreets/villages/cottage:as pretty as a picture

Pronunciation : /’pɪktʃə’resk/

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subl__________pleasure/simplicity/skill:heavenly or divine

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sublimepleasure/simplicity/skill:heavenly or divine

Pronunciation : /sə’blaɪm/

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unsurpa__________opportunity/beauty/quality: nothing better exists

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unsurpassedopportunity/beauty/quality: nothing better exists

Pronunciation : /ʌnsə’pɑ:st/

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unsp__________charm/village/woodland:still in a beautiful and natural state

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unspoiltcharm/village/woodland:still in a beautiful and natural statePronunciation : unspoilt /ʌn’spɔɪlt/ (UK), unspoiled /ʌn’spɔɪld/ (A.E.)

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