PART A

Before you listen: You’ll listen to a dialogue between Mike and Celia talking about her last vacation. Answer the following questions:

• Where did she go?

• How long did she spend there?

• What was the weather like?

• What did she enjoy the most?

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PART B – Now you’ll listen to Jason and Barbara talk about their holiday experiences. Complete the chart:

Jason

Vacation place

Enjoyed it?

Reason

Barbara

Vacation place

Enjoyed it?

Reason

AFTER YOU READ:

Have you ever had an experience like Jason’s or Barbara’s? Write about it. If not, write about a vacation you’ve enjoyed.

TRANSCRIPT FOR PART A

Mike: Hi Celia! How was your trip to the United States?

Celia: It was terrific. I really enjoyed it.

Mike: Great. How long were you away?

Celia: I was there for about three weeks?

Mike: that’s a long time. Was the weather Ok?

Celia: Yes, most of the time. But it snowed a lot in Chicago.

Mike: So, what was the best thing about your trip?

Celia: Oh, that’s difficult to say. But I guess I liked Nashville the best.