PART A

Before you listen: You’ll listen to a dialogue between Julia and Nancy talking about her vacation plans. Answer the following questions:

• Is Nancy going to travel?

• What is Julia going to do?

• What did Julia invite Nancy for?

Scroll down the page to read the dialogue for part A

PART B – Now you’ll listen to Judy, Paul and Brenda describe their summer plans. Write down the name of the person who is planning to do each activity: Judy, Paul or Brenda

Who is going to learn about a different culture?

Who will probably visit several different countries?

Who probably won’t take a vacation?
Who is going to lie on the beach?

Who is going to do something exciting and a little dangerous?

Listen again. What’s the main reason for each person’s choice?

Judy

Paul

Brenda

AFTER YOU READ:

Do you have any plans for next holiday/vacation? What are you going to do?

Part A dialogue

Julia: I’m so excited. We have two weeks off! What are you going to do?

Nancy: I’m not sure. I guess I’ll just stay home. Maybe I’ll catch up on my reading. What about you? Any plans?

Julia: Well, my parents have rented a condominium in Florida. I’m going to take long walks along the beach everyday and do lots of swimming.

Nancy: Sounds great!

Julia: Say, why don’t you come with us? We have plenty of room.

Nancy: Do you mean it? I’d love to.