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2. A. Places to stay and types
of holiday
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3. A c…………… :
A place where you can p__________
a tent or park a cara __________.
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4. A camp-site:
A place where you can pitch a tent
or park a caravan.
Pronunciation : /ˈkæmp.saɪt/
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5. A self-c __________ flat :
A flat which you rent; you cook
for yourself
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6. A self-catering flat :
A flat which you rent; you cook
for yourself
Pronunciation : /ˌselfˈkeɪ.tər.ɪŋ/
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7. A gue __________ :
Acc __________ like a hotel but
cheaper and with fewer services
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8. A guesthouse :
Accommodation like a hotel but
cheaper and with fewer services
Pronunciation : /ˈgest.haʊs/
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9. 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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10. A youth hostel :
Cheap accommodation, mainly for
young people, with, perhaps ten or
more people sleeping in bunk beds
in one room
Pronunciation : /juːθ/ /ˈhɒs.təl/
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11. 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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12. 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-bathing
Pronunciation : /ˈhɒl.ɪ.deɪ/ /kæmp/
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13. A t__________ - sh__________
apartment :
Accommodation of whch 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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14. A time - share apartment :
Accommodation of whch 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 : /ˈtaɪm.ʃeə/
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15. A p__________ holiday :
A holiday in which you pay for
travel, accommodation and food
(even occasionally exc__________)
in advance
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16. A package holiday :
A holiday in which you pay for
travel, accommodation and food
(even occasionally excursions) in
advance
Pronunciation : package /ˈpæk.ɪdʒ/
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17. A cr__________ :
A holiday spent touring on a
b__________, stopping off to go
sight-s__________ at different
po__________
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18. A cruise :
A holiday spent touring on a boat,
stopping off to go sight-seeing at
different ports
Pronunciation : /kruːz/
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19. B. Holiday brochures
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20. The language of holiday
br__________ is often quite
exaggerated. Here are some typical
adjectives with nouns that they
collate with.
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21. The language of holiday brochures (=
a type of small magazine that contains pictures and information on a product
is often quite exaggerated.
or a company)
Here are some typical adjectives
with nouns that they collate with.
Pronunciation : brochure /ˈbrəʊ.ʃə /
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22. br_______-t__________/stu__________
vie_______/scen__________/pist_____
_____ (ski slo__________)
suggests that something is so
magnificent that it takes your
br__________ away
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23. breath-taking/stunning
views/scenery/pistes (ski slopes)
suggests that something is so
magnificent that it takes your
breath away
Pronunciation : /ˈbreθˌteɪ.kɪŋ/
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24. excl__________
acce__________/cl__________/shops :
only the most special people can
use the fac__________
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25. exclusive
access/clubs/shops :
only the most special people can
use the facilities
Pronunciation : /ɪkˈskluː.sɪv/
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26. exhi__________ feeling/ride/moment
:
makes you feel excited and full of
energy
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27. exhilarating feeling/ride/moment :
makes you feel excited, happy and
full of energy
Pronunciation : /ɪgˈzɪl.ə.reɪ.tɪŋ/
Dutch : opwindend
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28. ex__________
beauty/charm/location :
unusual and much more exciting than
one’s everyday reality
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29. exotic
beauty/charm/location :
unusual and much more exciting than
one’s everyday reality
Pronunciation : /ɪgˈzɒt.ɪk/
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30. exotic
beauty/charm/location :
unusual and much more exciting than
one’s everyday reality
Pronunciation : /ɪgˈzɒt.ɪk/
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31. glam__________
surr__________/film star/hotel :
especially exciting and attractive
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32. glamorous
surroundings/film star/hotel :
especially exciting and attractive
Pronunciation : /ˈglæm.ər.əs/
Dutch : betoverend, bekoorlijk
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33. intox__________
views/air/fragrance :
makes you feel excited and
emotional
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34. intoxicating
views/air/fragrance :
makes you feel excited and
emotional
Pronunciation : /ɪnˈtɒk.sɪ.keɪ.tɪŋ/
Dutch : bedwelmend
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35. leg__________
hospitality/figure/status :
so special that it has been famous
for some time
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36. legendary
hospitality/figure/status :
so special that it has been famous
for some time
Pronunciation : /ˈledʒ.ən.dri/
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37. lux__________
cruise ship/accommodation/lifestyle
:
provides great comfort
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38. luxurious
cruise ship/accommodation/lifestyle
:
provides great comfort
Pronunciation : /lʌgˈʒʊə.ri.əs/
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39. migh_____
river/cathedral/oak :
large and powerful
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40. mighty
river/cathedral/oak :
large and powerful
Pronunciation : /ˈmaɪ.ti/
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41. pict__________
streets/villages/cottage :
as pretty as a picture
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42. picturesque
streets/villages/cottage :
as pretty as a picture
Pronunciation : /ˌpɪk.tʃərˈesk/
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43. subl__________
pleasure/simplicity/skill :
heavenly or divine
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44. sublime
pleasure/simplicity/skill :
heavenly or divine
Pronunciation : /səˈblaɪm/
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45. unsurpa__________
opportunity/beauty/quality :
nothing better exists
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46. unsurpassed
opportunity/beauty/quality :
nothing better exists
Pronunciation : /ˌʌn.səˈpɑːst/
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47. unsp__________
charm/village/woodland :
still in a beautiful and natural
state
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48. unspoilt
charm/village/woodland :
still in a beautiful and natural
state
Pronunciation : unspoilt /ʌnˈspɔɪlt/
(UK), unspoiled /ʌnˈspɔɪld/ (A.E.)
UK
AE
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