(A2+) Dream Holidays

Complete the phrases with the words listed below. Use the quotes below to help you.

1. 'I hate going on organised tours or cruises. It's much more fun just to do what you want when you go on holiday.'

2. 'Some people do too much when they go on holiday – they try new things, go sightseeing or shopping and visit museums. Not me, I'm happy just lying on a beach all day.'

3. 'I plan my trips and journeys really well. I book the flights and hotel at least four months before. I always travel light, and usually alone. If I can't pack something in one small bag or suitcase, I don't take it with me.'

•         [go on, book, go, pack, plan, travel, try] a holiday/a cruise/an organised tour

•         [book, pack, go, plan, travel, try, go on] your bags/suitcase

•         [book, go, pack, plan, travel, try, go on] shopping/sightseeing

•         [book, go, pack, plan, travel, try, go on] new things

•        [book, go, pack, plan, travel, go on, try] alone/light

•         [go, book, pack, plan, go on, travel, try] a journey/a trip

•         [go, book, pack, plan, travel, go on, try] a flight/a hotel

Match the sentences with the phrases.

Listen to Renata and Keith planning a round the world trip. Choose the places they plan to visit.

Listen again and decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F).

They're going to Paris on the 9th.

Listen again and decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F).

Keith likes walking, but Renata doesn't.

Listen again and decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F).

They're going to drive from Paris to Lisbon.

Listen again and decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F).

Keith wouldn't like to go on a cruise.

Listen again and decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F).

The cruise will stop at each place for a few days.

Listen again and decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F).

They'd like to do different things in Rio de Janeiro.

Listen to the extracts and choose the correct alternatives.

1. We both hate        [flying, to fly]

2. I love            [travel, travelling] by land and sea.

3. I'd like       [doing, to do] some sightseeing.

4. I don't mind        [using, to use] the Metro.

5. I know you don't want       [doing, to do] a cruise.

6. I wouldn't like       [to be, being] on a normal ship for that long.

7. I enjoy          [to relax, relaxing] on the beach.

8. You like         [to hike, hiking] in the mountains.

Read the grammar box and match the sentences to the rules.

Verb patterns

¹Use love, like, enjoy, don't mind, hate, etc. + -ing.
I love travelling by train, but I don't mind getting the bus.
She hates flying.
²Use want/would like + infinitive with to.
I'd like to visit Calcutta one day.
What do you want to do in California?

Complete the conversation with the correct form of the verbs listed below.

cook * do * go * learn *stay * travel * try

A: I'd like       on a special holiday this year.

B: Really? What do you want       ?

A: I'm not sure. But I enjoy        new things and different food on holiday.

B: Do you like         ? There are holidays in Italy where you can learn to cook with a local chef.

A: That's a great idea! I'd like          how to cook Italian food! How about you? Are you going away?

B: Oh no. I hate            ! I want         at home and relax!