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IELTS Speaking

(C) Link the following holiday-types (1) with the reasons for going on holiday (2).

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Beach Holiday (i) (i) Chance to relax and unwind, and get a tan.

Ski Holiday (ii) For the thrill and excitement.

Budget Holiday (v) (iii) As a special treat when I feel under stress.

Pamper Holiday (iii) (iv) To enjoy the fresh air and scenery.
Adventure Holiday (ii) (v) On account of not having a lot to spend.

Holiday in the Countryside (iv) (vi) I’m a winter-sports enthusiast.

City Break (vii) (vii) To see all the famous landmarks and do
lots of sightseeing in general.

(D) Look at the following holiday activities. Which of them do you normally do when you go on holidays?
Tick the boxes as appropriate.

(i) Go sightseeing and take pictures of famous landmarks.
(ii) Dine out and sample the local cuisine.

(iii) Sunbathe by the pool reading a book.

(iv) Go on organised guided tours of places of interest.
(v) Try to mingle with the locals and speak to them in their own language.

(vi) Go on big shopping sprees and bring back lots of new clothes.

(vii) Buy souvenirs for family and friends back home.

(viii) Visit museums and art galleries.

(ix) Spend most of the day relaxing in my hotel doing nothing.
(x) Order room service and have breakfast in bed.

(xi) Go to clubs and bars, party and have a wild time.

(xii) Spend my time trying to pack in lots of things, and see as much as possible.

(E) Compare your answers with a partner’s. Decide if you would be suited to a holiday together.
Be prepared to justify your decision.

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