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A Trip to Italy

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* What was the speaker's first impression of Rome?
• It was more organized than she expected.
• It was a disorganized and fast-paced.
• Everyone was very polite and helpful.
• Everything was easy to find.•
* Before joining the tour, how did the speaker and her friend communicate with the local people?
• They were unable communicate with them.
• They used mainly Spanish.
• They spoke simple Italian.
• They were able to use English with them.
* According to the speaker, what was the main problem with the tour?
• They moved too quickly from one place to the next.
• The hotels they stayed in were too cheap.
• The other people only wanted to see cultural attractions.
• It was too expensive.
* Why did the speaker want to miss the plane in London?
• She did not want to rush to catch the plane.
• She wanted to stay in England.
• She did not want to return to Italy.
• She was tired of traveling.
* What was the speaker's overall evaluation of the trip?
• It was too long.
• It was helpful in her later studies.
• It was not worth the money.
• It was a worthwhile experience.
* What is the main purpose of this talk?
• To describe an experience
• To tell about a place
• To explain why she went to Italy
• To compare Italy and England

How I spent the Christmas Holidays

How did Nadine spend her holidays? Were they great, or were they awful?
Name at least three reason to support your statement about Nadine´s holiday.
Did they finally eat turkey, or not?
What did she do on Boxing Day?
How was the party at her brother´s house?
What were the main things that she did after New Year´s Day?

E-mail about your holidays

Write an e-mail to a friend explaining the way you spent your Christmas Holidays. Follow this structure:
Greet  your friend
Say if you had a good time or not
Write about what you did on Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, Twelfth Night…..
Write a conclusion.

Here is an example:

Hi Anne,
It was great to hear from you. I hope you and your family are well and that you had a nice Christmas. My holidays were great. I spent a week at my parents´ house in York and then went to London for a few days with friends. Christmas Day was really low key. We exchanged presents and my parents cooked dinner for the whole family. After we had stuffed our faces we watched TV for the rest of the night. On Boxing Day I went to the sales and I bought that pretty dress I had told you about the last time we met. It was half price. You know that I can´t resist a bargain! I´m hoping to wear it to your birthday party next month. New Year´s Eve was a blast! We went out in London for some drinks and danced until the early hours. You´ll never guess who I bumped into! Yes, it was him, the guy we had been talking about and who I never thought I would see again. By the way, his name is Richard and he works for the BBC down south. As you see, I´ve got every reason to think that my holidays were great. Friends, family, good food, a new dress, and who knows, maybe a new boyfriend! 

Speak to you soon.

Hugs and kisses,

Nadine