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A. Places to stay and types of holiday

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A c…………… :A place where you can p__________ a tent or park a cara __________.

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A camp-site:A place where you can pitch a tent or park a caravan.

Pronunciation : /ˈkæmp.saɪt/

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A self-c __________ flat :A flat which you rent; you cook for yourself

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A self-catering flat :A flat which you rent; you cook for yourself

Pronunciation : /ˌselfˈkeɪ.tər.ɪŋ/

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A gue __________ :Acc __________ like a hotel butcheaper and with fewer services

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A guesthouse :Accommodation like a hotel butcheaper and with fewer services

Pronunciation : /ˈgest.haʊs/

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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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A youth hostel :Cheap accommodation, mainly for young people, with, perhaps ten or more people sleeping in bunk beds in one roomPronunciation : /juːθ/ /ˈhɒs.təl/

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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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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-bathingPronunciation : /ˈhɒl.ɪ.deɪ/ /kæmp/

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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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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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A p__________ holiday : A holiday in which you pay for travel, accommodation and food (even occasionally exc__________) in advance

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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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A cr__________ :A holiday spent touring on a b__________, stopping off to go sight-s__________ at different po__________

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A cruise :A holiday spent touring on a boat, stopping off to go sight-seeing at different ports

Pronunciation : /kruːz/

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B. Holiday brochures

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The language of holiday br__________ is often quite exaggerated. Here are some typical adjectives with nouns that they collate with.

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The language of holiday brochures (= a type of small magazine that contains pictures

and information on a product or a company) is often quite exaggerated. Here are some typical adjectives with nouns that they collate with.

Pronunciation : brochure /ˈbrəʊ.ʃə /

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br_______-t__________/stu__________ vie_______/scen__________/pist__________ (ski slo__________) suggests that something is so magnificent that it takes your br__________ away

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breath-taking/stunning views/scenery/pistes (ski slopes) suggests that something is so magnificent that it takes your breath awayPronunciation : /ˈbreθˌteɪ.kɪŋ/

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excl__________ acce__________/cl__________/shops :only the most special people can use the fac__________

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exclusive access/clubs/shops :only the most special people can use the facilities

Pronunciation : /ɪkˈskluː.sɪv/

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exhi__________ feeling/ride/moment :makes you feel excited and full of energy

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exhilarating feeling/ride/moment :makes you feel excited, happy and full of energy

Pronunciation : /ɪgˈzɪl.ə.reɪ.tɪŋ/

Dutch : opwindend

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ex__________beauty/charm/location :unusual and much more exciting than one’s everyday reality

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exoticbeauty/charm/location :unusual and much more exciting than one’s everyday reality

Pronunciation : /ɪgˈzɒt.ɪk/

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exoticbeauty/charm/location :unusual and much more exciting than one’s everyday reality

Pronunciation : /ɪgˈzɒt.ɪk/

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glam__________surr__________/film star/hotel :especially exciting and attractive

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glamoroussurroundings/film star/hotel :especially exciting and attractive

Pronunciation : /ˈglæm.ər.əs/

Dutch : betoverend, bekoorlijk

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intox__________ views/air/fragrance :makes you feel excited and emotional

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intoxicating views/air/fragrance :makes you feel excited and emotionalPronunciation : /ɪnˈtɒk.sɪ.keɪ.tɪŋ/

Dutch : bedwelmend

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leg__________hospitality/figure/status :so special that it has been famous for some time

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legendaryhospitality/figure/status :so special that it has been famous for some time

Pronunciation : /ˈledʒ.ən.dri/

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lux__________cruise ship/accommodation/lifestyle :provides great comfort

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luxuriouscruise ship/accommodation/lifestyle :provides great comfort

Pronunciation : /lʌgˈʒʊə.ri.əs/

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migh_____river/cathedral/oak :large and powerful

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mightyriver/cathedral/oak :large and powerful

Pronunciation : /ˈmaɪ.ti/

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pict__________streets/villages/cottage :as pretty as a picture

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picturesquestreets/villages/cottage :as pretty as a picture

Pronunciation : /ˌpɪk.tʃərˈesk/

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subl__________pleasure/simplicity/skill :heavenly or divine

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sublimepleasure/simplicity/skill :heavenly or divine

Pronunciation : /səˈblaɪm/

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unsurpa__________opportunity/beauty/quality : nothing better exists

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unsurpassedopportunity/beauty/quality : nothing better exists

Pronunciation : /ˌʌn.səˈpɑːst/

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unsp__________charm/village/woodland :still in a beautiful and natural state

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unspoiltcharm/village/woodland :still in a beautiful and natural statePronunciation : unspoilt /ʌnˈspɔɪlt/ (UK), unspoiled /ʌnˈspɔɪld/ (A.E.)

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