I. Read the story below and decide on the correct order of the paragraphs (a – d).

A

One evening I found a wonderful pace to camp, quite high up in the mountains. I parked my car, a hundred meters or so away from the road, and put my tent in a small wood by a stream. I made supper, washed the dishes in the stream, and went out for a walk in the moonlight.

B

It looked very beautiful, but I was in trouble. If I didn’t move fast I might not get away before the snow blocked the roads. Without waiting to dress, I took down the tent as far as I could, threw everything into the car and started driving.

C

I was woken in the middle of the night by a rustling noise. At first I thought there was an animal moving around outside. Then I thought perhaps it was branches touching the tent – but there weren’t any trees near enough. I looked out of the tent, and for a moment I was puzzled. Everything looked completely different – white and shining, and strangely flat in the moonlight.

Suddenly I realized – snow!

D

A few years ago, I went on a camping holiday in the Pyrenees, in the south of France, in late September. I sometimes camped in public camp sites – they are mostly clean and well run, and it’s convenient to have toilets, showers and so on. But more often I camp without any conveniences.

II. Read and translate the dialogue.

конецформыначалоформыконецформыначалоформыJohn: What wonderful weather we are having?

Sam: It's splendid.

J: A perfect day for an outing somewhere in the forest.

S: That's true.

J: I wish to be on holiday now, enjoying nature.

S: Did you decide where to go for your summer holiday?

J: Well, nothing definite.

S: I will happy to stay out of town, camping, hiking and fishing.

J: Somewhere out of the way?

S: Yes, the fewer holiday makers the better.

I don't enjoy crowds.

J: As for me, I like to travel light and in full comfort.

Also, I like to stay on the beach at the seaside.

S: What would you say to an outing this very Sunday?

J: I am all for it!

Discuss the following:

1. What are the advantages of each type of holidays?

2. What is your favorite type of holiday and what activities should it include?

3. What tour can attract a newly married couple, a family with two children, young people?

4. What do people put in a rucksack when they are going hiking?

5. Are there any disadvantages of hiking and camping?

6. Why do many people prefer to have rest at the seaside?

III. Read the advertisements of a travel agency, discuss them in groups and fill in the table. Arctic Adventure.

Mountaineering¹ and skiing² in Greenland. Accommodation³ in tents. Transport by cars

and snowmobiles. Experienced⁴ instructors. Price includes all food and flights. Two-week trips.

Wildlife Safari.

Two weeks on safari in the best reserves of South Africa. Air-conditioned vehicles⁵ for observing animals. Accommodation in four-star hotels and tents. River canoeing. All food and flights included.