Reading. 3. Some people are talking about their holiday plans

3. Some people are talking about their holiday plans. Read their talk and make a chart listing the reasons for their preferences. Which of these places would you like to visit? Give your reasons.

Maria: George, where are you going for your holidays?

George: I think that I’ll be going to Switzerland.

Helen: Switzerland? It’s always snowing there and it’s far too cold.

Peter: No, it’s not. I went there two years ago and it was fabulous. My skiing improved, I loved the food, and the hotel organized discos every night.

George: That’s everything I want in a holiday. At least I’ll never be bored.

Maria: I know you love sports and discos, but I want entirely different. Egypt is the place for me.

Helen: Why Egypt?

Maria: Well… You all know that I love history and museums and things.

And don’t forget the exotic evenings. Just imagine a midnight stroll to the Pyramids. What a dream!

Helen: Oh, no! I would never go there. There are always sandstorms and it’s far too hot and humid. I love the sun, but not when it makes me clammy. Anyway, I’ve already seen the Pyramids. On television, I admit, but I’ve seen them.

Peter: Helen, you are lazy. You hate sports, and you have no sense of adventure.

Sometimes you can be very boring.

George: Oh, stop arguing. This is supposed to be a very friendly conversation. Where are you going, Helen?

Helen: Sunny Jamaica! It’s the land of my favourite music, reggae, and there are miles and miles of golden sandy beaches. The sea is so clear that you can see the fish swimming. Montego Bay, here I come.

Peter: I knew that she’d choose something lazy.

Maria: Well, we’ve all decided. What about you, Peter?

Peter: Don’t laugh, but I’m broke, so I’m going to stay with my aunt in Stratfort-upon-Avon.

All: Poor you…

Peter: Don’t feel sorry for me. I’m going to have a great time. You know

I love Shakespeare.

George: We know… You never stop talking about his plays.

Peter: Well, the Royal Shakespeare Company is presenting Hamlet and I’ve got a ticket for the play, so I’m going to have the best holiday ever.

Maria: That’s great. We’ve all decided on something different, so let’s keep a holiday diary, and compare notes when we return.