Types of Holiday

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Types of holidays

Sightseeing holiday
Climbing holiday
Fishing holiday
Surfing holiday
Cycling holiday
Sailing holiday
Skiing holiday
Camping holiday

I. Look at the definitions. Find the type of holiday:

1. A holiday during which we go down the slopes wearing skis. ____________________


2. A holiday during which we stay in a tent. ________________________
3. A holiday during which we climb mountains. _____________________
4. A holiday during which we go fishing in a river. ________________________
5. A holiday during which we visit museums, temples in a town/city. ____________________
6. A holiday during which we cycle across the country. ___________________________
7. A holiday during which we stand on a board and ride on top of big waves.
_________________________
8. A holiday during which we are in a boat, floating with the wind. _______________________

II. Find in the following words and phrases in the text below:
a clearing; stayed awake; not to disturb; I feel so tired!; a chalet; for ten days!; camping; all day
long; enough sleep;
A: Hi, there! You’re back!
B: Yes, I am, and _______________________!
A: Don’t say so! Where have you been?
B: I was in the mountains _______________________.
A: Really? Did you stay in ______________________?
B: No, I didn’t. My girlfriend loves __________________. We stayed in a tent.
A: And what did you do ___________________?
B: We sunbathed in _____________________, we climbed the mountains, we went hiking and bird-
watching.
A: Didn’t you have ______________________ during your holiday?
B: Yes, I did.
A: So, why are you so tired today?
B: Because last night we __________________ in the open air and tried ______________________ a
mother bear which came to sleep with her cub in our tent!
III. Fill in the blanks with the right preposition in bold:
about, by, of, to, on, at, in.

1. She’s going to France _____ plane.


2. My uncle and aunt prefer to live close ____ nature.
3. You stayed ____ a campsite.
4. Tom is very fond _____ going sailing.
5. She wants to learn _______ other countries.
6. He used to stay _____ youth hostels.
7. Grandma often goes _________ concerts.
8. They spend a lot of time _________ the countryside.
9. We aren’t very keen ______ music.
10. Let’s sunbathe ______ the beach!
11. Victor stayed ______ a cheap hotel.
12. I like going _________ discos and parties.

IV. Read the sentences. What means of transport is each person referring to?

a. I’ll meet you on deck in five minutes. _____________


b. Come on! It’s boarding now at gate 25. If we don’t hurry, we’ll miss it! _________________
c. Shall I give you a lift to the office? ____________________
d. Excuse me. Is this right platform for the 2:15 to London? _______________________
e. Put on the helmet, hold on tight and let’s go. _________________

V. Fill in with BY, IN, or ON.

1. Karen usually goes to work _____ bus.


2. I saw Jane this morning. She was _____ the bus.
3. How did you get here? Did you come _____ train?
4. How did you get here? Did you come _____ the train?
5. I decided not to go _____ car. I went _____ my bike instead.
6. I didn't feel like walking home, so I came home _____ a taxi.
7. How long does it take to cross the Atlantic _______ boat.
8. Sorry we're late. We missed the bus, so we had to come _____ foot.

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