Read a dialogue between a travel agent and a couple asking about holiday accommodation:

Travel agent: Good afternoon. How can I help you? Man: Were interested in a holiday in Wales. Wed like to travel around and see a lot of the countryside. Wed also like to do quite a bit of walking. Woman: We dont want a package tour. Travel agent: Thats fine. I can give you information on the types of places you can stay, and help you book rooms in advance. Woman: That would be perfect. Travel agent: Are you wanting self-catering accommodation or accommodationwith meals provided? Man: A mixture of the two, I think. The main thing is that we want to get away from towns and cities. Travel agent: Well, youll find that Wales can offer a variety of serviced accommodation away from the crowds. There are country hotels, which are usually quiet and in extensive grounds. Man: I imagine they would be expensive. Travel agent: Yes, they can be. A cheaper option in a rural location would be farm accommodation. This is similar to a guest house or BandB, but on a working farm. You would get breakfast, and possibly an evening meal provided. Woman: What options are there if we want to go self-catering? Travel agent: There are lots of country cottages, restored farmhouses, even castles, available on a selfcatering basis. You would probably find, though, that you have to book for a week at a time. So theyre probably not suitable if you want to tour around Wales. Man: No. What about hostels? Woman: Im not sure Id want to sleep in a dormitory. Travel agent: Many hostels nowadays have private rooms as well as dormitories. Or you could try camping. There are plenty of campsites in Wales. Man: Maybe we could hire a caravan. Travel agent: Yes, most campsites allow both tents and touring caravans. That could be an ideal way to see the countryside. Man: Wed love to spend a few days in the mountains. Are there places to stay there?

Travel agent: Yes, there are bunkhouses, which are like hostels but simpler. And in the really remote areas there are camping barns. These are very basic, and just provide a place to sleep. You need to take everything with you - sleeping bag, food, even a torch. Woman: How do we find out where all these places are? Travel agent: Ill get you some brochures. And you can get a lot of information from the Welsh Tourist Boards website. Man: Thanks very much. Well have to go away and think about exactly we want to do.

1.

Decide if the statements are true or false:

1. The woman would prefer a package tour. 2. They are only interested in self-catering accommodation. 3. The travel agent thinks that a self-catering cottage would not be suitable. 4. The woman doesnt want to sleep in a dormitory. 5. The travel agent thinks that hiring a caravan is a bad idea.

2.

Match the type of accommodation with a short description:

a) BandB b) bunkhouse e) self-catering cottage g) guest house h) camping barns

c) campsite f) country hotel

d) farm accommodation i) hostels

1. quiet serviced accommodation in its own grounds 2. provides some meals, on a working farm 3. private house that provides a bedroom and breakfast 4. small hotel that provides breakfast and sometimes an evening meal 5. no meals provided, and may have to be booked for whole weeks 6.has dormitories, but often private rooms as well 7. you can sleep in a tent or a touring caravan 8. a simple hostel 9. very basic accommodation in remote areas

3.

Read these descriptions of more types of accommodation and put the correct word in the gap:

a) chalet f) static

b) inn

c) houseboat g) activity

d) gite e) boutique h) motel i) aparthotel

1. An_______________provides bed and breakfast accommodation in a pub environment. 2. A________________is purpose-built accommodation by the side of a motorway or main road. 3. A________________is self-catering accommodation on a river or canal. 4. A________________caravan is not used for touring but stays in one place. 5. A________________is a small wooden house, either on a campsite or in the mountains. 6. An_______________ is a hotel which provides kitchen facilities. 7. An_______________centre provides accommodation and sports or other activities. 8. A________________is a self-catering holiday home in France. 9. A________________hotel is a small luxury hotel which offers a personalised service.

1.T: 3,4 2. 1f, 2d, 3a, 4g, 5e, 6i, 7c, 8b, 9h 3. 1b, 2h, 3c, 4f, 5a, 6i, 7g, 8d, 9e