Holidays

Question 1

A holiday - a vacation

Answer 1

To go on holiday
To take a holiday
To be on holiday

To take some time off (work)

A public holiday - a national celebration
A bank holiday

The holiday season
A holiday destination
The school holidays

Question 2

What we like to do on holiday

Answer 2

I like to + V (choice or habits)
I like to travel abroad
I like to try the local food

I like + V-ing (enjoy)
I like travelling abroad
I like visiting museums.

I am fond of + V (enjoy)
I’m fond of visiting museums
I’m fond of visiting the local bars.

Go + V-ing
Go camping
Go swimming
Go hiking
Go sightseeing

Do some + V-ing
Do some sunbathing
Do some hiking
Do some reading

Do a bit of sunbathing

Question 3

Different kinds of holiday

Answer 3

Go on a package holiday (everything is organised)

Take a staycation - spend a holiday relaxing at home

Question 4

Adj

Answer 4

Fun-filled, exciting, enjoyable
Disastrous, terrible
Dream, ideal, perfect

Question 5

Activities

Answer 5

I like to sunbathe
I usually go sightseeing
I visit the tourist sites

I soak up the views - take in, enjoy
I take a ton of photos

I chill out on the beach - relax, kick back, put my feet up

Question 6

Idioms about holidays

Answer 6

To take things easy
To chill out
To let my hair down
To put my feet up

To get away from it all

It’s just what the doctor ordered. - just what I needed to feel better

To travel light - only take a few things

To get off the beaten path - to go to less common touristic places - away from the crowds

To take in a few sights (tourist attractions)
To soak in the views

To get up bright and early

You’ve taken everything but the kitchen sink - you’ve taken too many things (on holiday)