Winter
Holiday
Destinations
Let’s talk
Look through the pictures of
different winter activities.
Which of these activities do you like stay in a cabin in the mountains enjoy holidays by the seaside
the most?
Which have you tried?
Which would you like to try? Why?
road trip to the mountains watch winter movies
visit a big city have a snowball fight
Winter Holiday
Look at the pictures of different activities. Your task is to decide where you can do them.
Write next to each picture:
C if you can do it in a cold place
W if you can do it in a warm place
H if you can do it at home
try parasailing make a snowman drink hot cocoa
spend time with family swim in the swimming pool try snowboarding
Possible answers
Look at the pictures of different activities. Your task is to decide where you can do them.
Write next to each picture:
C if you can do it in a cold place
W if you can do it in a warm place
H if you can do it at home
W C H
try parasailing make a snowman drink hot cocoa
H W C
spend time with family swim in the swimming pool try snowboarding
Winter Holiday Destinations
1.Read the text quickly. Look through the headings and select the appropriate one for each paragraph (there are two
extra headings).
From Cozy Homes to Exciting A Winter Holiday in a Tropical
Extreme Cold on a Winter Vacation
Holidays Paradise
Enjoying the Winter Holidays Is Snowy Weather Dangerous
Magic of Winter
at Home for Health ?
Many people choose warm On the other hand, there are those However, not all people like to travel
destinations to escape the cold who love the charm of snow-covered in winter. Some enjoy staying at
temperatures and experience a landscapes and the joy of winter home, putting up lights, baking
Winter is a special time of the year when different kind of winter. For those activities. Some people like going to treats, and being with family and
people often plan exciting holidays. who love the warmth, sandy beaches, cold places because they enjoy winter friends. They bake cookies, make hot
Some prefer to run away from the cold and sun, a winter holiday to a tropical sports. They go skiing, snowboarding chocolate or have a big holiday
weather and go to warm and sunny destination is perfect. Imagine or ice climbing. Also cold winter dinner with their family. There are
places, while others enjoy the magic of spending your days on the beach and holidays are perfect for those who also people who like to stay at home
winter in cold destinations. At the same enjoying the sound of the waves. You love the crisp air and the magic of and enjoy their house during the
time, some people find comfort in can try delicious local dishes and snowflakes falling from the sky. holidays. They prefer to read books
staying at home and celebrating this water sports like snorkelling or Imagine sitting by the fire, drinking or watch favourite TV shows. It's a
season in a cozy atmosphere. sailing. hot chocolate and looking out at the good way to relax and enjoy your free
snow. time.
answers
1.Read the text quickly. Look through the headings and select the appropriate one for each paragraph (there are two
extra headings).
A Winter Holiday in a Tropical Extreme Cold on a Winter Enjoying the Winter Holidays
Paradise Vacation at Home
Many people choose warm On the other hand, there are those However, not all people like to travel
destinations to escape the cold who love the charm of snow-covered in winter. Some enjoy staying at
temperatures and experience a landscapes and the joy of winter home, putting up lights, baking
different kind of winter. For those activities. Some people like going to treats, and being with family and
From Cozy Homes to Exciting Holidays who love the warmth, sandy beaches, cold places because they enjoy winter friends. They bake cookies, make hot
and sun, a winter holiday to a tropical sports. They go skiing, snowboarding chocolate or have a big holiday
Winter is a special time of the year when
destination is perfect. Imagine or ice climbing. Also cold winter dinner with their family. There are
people often plan exciting holidays.
spending your days on the beach and holidays are perfect for those who also people who like to stay at home
Some prefer to run away from the cold
enjoying the sound of the waves. You love the crisp air and the magic of and enjoy their house during the
weather and go to warm and sunny
can try delicious local dishes and snowflakes falling from the sky. holidays. They prefer to read books
places, while others enjoy the magic of
water sports like snorkelling or Imagine sitting by the fire, drinking or watch favourite TV shows. It's a
winter in cold destinations. At the same
sailing. hot chocolate and looking out at the good way to relax and enjoy your free
time, some people find comfort in
snow. time.
staying at home and celebrating this
season in a cozy atmosphere.
Winter Holiday Destinations
1. Match the words on the left with their meanings on the right. 2. Use the words and phrases from exercise 1 to fill in the blanks in the sentences.
1.destination a) something you did before 1. Some people prefer to _________________ the cold weather and visit warm
places for a holiday.
2. escape b) swimming with a tube
2. The air feels _________________ during winter, especially when you take a
3. experience c) ice crystals that fall as snow deep breath outside.
3. There are some people who _________________ stay at home during the
4. local d) to get away from somewhere
winter holidays, enjoying the coziness of their local surroundings.
5. snorkelling e) special tasty food 4. It's a wonderful _________________ to see snowflakes falling gently from
the sky.
6. crisp f) hang decorative lights 5. During the winter holidays, many people like to travel to different
_________________ to enjoy the season.
7. snowflake g) a place to which you’re going
3. Read the article again and answer the questions below.
8. put up lights h) like better than sth else
1. Why do some people choose warm destinations for their winter holidays?
9. treat i) nearby area 2. What are some activities that people can enjoy on a winter holiday to a
tropical destination?
10.prefer to j) cold and fresh 3. What kind of winter activities do people who enjoy cold destinations
usually do?
4. Why do some people prefer staying at home during the winter season?
5. What are some things that people who stay at home during winter might
do to create a cosy atmosphere?
Answers
1. Match the words on the left with their meanings on the right. 2. Use the words and phrases from exercise 1 to fill in the blanks in the sentences.
1.G, 2. D, 3.A, 4. I, 5. B, 6. J, 7. C, 8. F, 9. E, 10.H 1. Some people prefer to escape the cold weather and visit warm places for a
g) a place to which you’re going holiday.
1.destination
2. The air feels crisp during winter, especially when you take a deep breath
2. escape d) to get away from somewhere outside.
3. There are some people who prefer to stay at home during the winter
3. experience a) something you did before
holidays, enjoying the coziness of their local surroundings.
4. local i) nearby area 4. It's a wonderful experience to see snowflakes falling gently from the sky.
5. During the winter holidays, many people like to travel to different
5. snorkelling b) swimming with a tube destinations to enjoy the season.
j) cold and fresh 3. Read the article again and answer the questions below.
6. crisp
1. Some people choose warm destinations for their winter holidays to escape the cold
7. snowflake c) ice crystals that fall as snow temperatures and experience a different kind of winter.
2. On a winter holiday to a tropical destination, people can enjoy activities such as spending days
8. put up lights f) hang decorative lights on the beach, listening to the sound of the waves, trying delicious local dishes, and
participating in water sports like snorkelling or sailing.
9. treat e) special tasty food 3. People who enjoy cold destinations for winter holidays often engage in winter sports such as
skiing, snowboarding, or ice climbing.
10.prefer to h) like better than sth else 4. Some people do not like to travel in winter. Some enjoy staying at home and spending time
with their family and friends.
5. To create a cosy atmosphere, people who stay at home during winter might put up lights,
bake treats, and spend time with family and friends.
Let's talk!
What are some of your Have you ever tried
What activities do you favourite memories snorkelling or other water
associate with cold winter associated with the crisp sports during a winter
destinations? winter air and the beauty of holiday to a tropical
falling snowflakes? location?
Do you have any favourite
Think of activities for those
winter treats or baked goods
who prefer a quieter holiday
that you enjoy making
season at home.
during the holidays?
Winter Holiday Destinations
Watch the videos below. Which places would you like to visit? Rate all the destinations from 1 to 5 .
Discuss your
answers
Phuket, Thailand 1 2 3 4 5
The Maldives 1 2 3 4 5
Dubai, UAE 1 2 3 4 5
Cancun 1 2 3 4 5
Czech Republic 1 2 3 4 5
Austria 1 2 3 4 5
Norway 1 2 3 4 5
The Netherlands 1 2 3 4 5
Let’s play
Play the board game. Practice
using new vocabulary and
talking about winter holidays.
Play in teams or individually.
Have fun!
What’s the perfect holiday destination?
Imagine yourself as a tour operator. Read the client's profile and select the perfect winter holiday destination for them.
Hi, I'm Sarah. I'm 25, and I’m from the
USA. I love active holidays! I adore
adventures, so I'm looking for a
Thailand Australia Canada destination with exciting activities. I
want to experience something like
hiking, biking, or extreme activities.
Oh, but I don’t want to travel far.
Maldives Italy Switzerland
Bali UAE New Zealand
What’s the perfect holiday destination?
Imagine yourself as a tour operator. Read the client's profile and select the perfect winter holiday destination for them.
I'm Alex, 35 years old. I’m from Poland.
I'm all about active holidays and the
open road. Road trips are my favourite
Thailand Australia Canada
way to travel, and I'm looking for a
destination with a cool climate and
winter atmosphere not far from me.
Maldives Italy Switzerland
Bali UAE New Zealand
What’s the perfect holiday destination?
Imagine yourself as a tour operator. Read the client's profile and select the perfect winter holiday destination for them.
Hi, I'm Emma, a 22-year-old who loves a
passive holiday experience. I’m from
France and I don’t want to travel by plane.
Thailand Australia Canada
Sightseeing tours are my favourite thing,
as I enjoy the beauty and culture of
different places. Warm destinations with
a mix of relaxation and sightseeing will
be the best for me.
Maldives Italy Switzerland
Bali UAE New Zealand
What’s the perfect holiday destination?
Imagine yourself as a tour operator. Read the client's profile and select the perfect winter holiday destination for them.
Hi, I'm Adam, 32. I love active holidays
filled with underwater adventures. I
like diving and snorkelling. Warm
Thailand Australia Canada destinations with clear blue waters are
my favourite. Last year I visited
Thailand and Australia, so now I want
to try something new, with fewer
people.
Maldives Italy Switzerland
Bali UAE New Zealand
What’s the perfect holiday destination?
Imagine yourself as a tour operator. Read the client's profile and select the perfect winter holiday destination for them.
Hi, I'm Amy, a 30-year-old teacher who
loves peaceful holidays. I enjoy
sightseeing and calm activities like
Thailand Australia Canada reading and nature walks. I want to
visit a warm destination with a relaxing
atmosphere. I’m from a small town, so I
want to see a city with skyscrapers.
Maldives Italy Switzerland
Bali UAE New Zealand
What’s the perfect holiday destination?
Imagine yourself as a tour operator. Read the client's profile and select the perfect winter holiday destination for them.
Hello, I'm Mark, a 25-year-old
photographer. I love active holidays.
Hiking and exploring new places are
Thailand Australia Canada my favourites, and I always enjoy the
beauty around me. I enjoy both warm
beaches and cold mountainous
landscapes. I liked Bali, and want to try
something new.
Maldives Italy Switzerland
Bali UAE New Zealand
Pay attention to the phrases
possible answers for expressing preferences.
Imagine yourself as a tour operator. Read the client's profile and select the perfect winter holiday destination for them.
Hi, I'm Sarah. I'm 25, and I’m from the USA. I adore active Hi, I'm Adam, 32. I love active holidays filled with underwater
holidays! I love adventures, so I'm looking for a destination with adventures. I like diving and snorkelling. Warm destinations
exciting activities. I want to experience something like hiking, with clear blue waters are my favourite. Last year I visited
biking, or extreme activities. Oh, but I don’t want to travel far. Thailand and Australia, so now I want to try something new,
Canada with fewer people. Maldives
Hello, I'm Mark, a 25-year-old photographer. I love active
I'm Alex, 35 years old. I’m from Poland. I'm all about active
holidays. Hiking and exploring new places are my favourites,
holidays and the open road. Road trips are my favourite way to
and I always enjoy the beauty around me. I enjoy both warm
travel, and I'm looking for a destination with a cool climate and
beaches and cold mountainous landscapes. I liked Bali, and
winter atmosphere not far from me. Switzerland
want to try something new. New Zealand
Hi, I'm Emma, a 22-year-old who loves a passive holiday Hi, I'm Amy, a 30-year-old teacher who loves peaceful holidays.
experience. I’m from France and I don’t want to travel by plane. I enjoy sightseeing and calm activities like reading and nature
Sightseeing tours are my thing, as I enjoy taking in the beauty walks. I want to visit a warm destination with a relaxing
and culture of different places. Warm destinations with a mix atmosphere. I’m from a small town, so I want to see a city with
of relaxation and sightseeing will be the best for me. Italy skyscrapers.UAE
Zoomed-in game
Divide players into teams, pairs, or let them compete individually.
The game's objective is to identify winter activities shown on the slides.
Scoring for round is as follows:
1st zoom: 5 points
2nd zoom: 4 points
3rd zoom: 3 points
4th zoom:1 point.
Aim to identify the activity as early as possible to earn more points.
When a team or player is confident in identifying an activity, they should signal that they are
ready to guess. If uncertain, proceed to the next zoomed-in slide. Each team or player gets
only one guess per round. An incorrect guess means no further attempts in that round.
Points are given based on the accuracy of the answer and the zoom level at which the guess
was made. Incorrect guesses earn no points
The team or individual with the most points at the end wins.
What is this?
1st Zoom. Guess now and earn 5 points.
What is this?
2nd Zoom. Guess now and earn 4 points.
What is this?
3rd Zoom. Guess now and earn 3 points.
What is this?
4th Zoom. Guess now and earn 1 point.
What is this?
Snowboarding.
What is this?
1st Zoom. Guess now and earn 5 points.
What is this?
2nd Zoom. Guess now and earn 4 points.
What is this?
3rd Zoom. Guess now and earn 3 points.
What is this?
4th Zoom. Guess now and earn 1 point.
What is this?
Drinking hot cocoa.
What is this?
1st Zoom. Guess now and earn 5 points.
What is this?
2nd Zoom. Guess now and earn 4 points.
What is this?
3rd Zoom. Guess now and earn 3 points.
What is this?
4th Zoom. Guess now and earn 1 point.
What is this?
Building a snowman.
What is this?
1st Zoom. Guess now and earn 5 points.
What is this?
2nd Zoom. Guess now and earn 4 points.
What is this?
3rd Zoom. Guess now and earn 3 points.
What is this?
4th Zoom. Guess now and earn 1 point.
What is this?
It’s watching winter movies.
What is this?
1st Zoom. Guess now and earn 5 points.
What is this?
2nd Zoom. Guess now and earn 4 points.
What is this?
3rd Zoom. Guess now and earn 3 points.
What is this?
4th Zoom. Guess now and earn 1 point.
What is this?
Putting up lights.
What is this?
1st Zoom. Guess now and earn 5 points.
What is this?
2nd Zoom. Guess now and earn 4 points.
What is this?
3rd Zoom. Guess now and earn 3 points.
What is this?
4th Zoom. Guess now and earn 1 point.
What is this?
Snorkelling.
COUNT YOUR
POINTS!
role-play
Pair up with a partner or form small groups of 2-3 students.
Choose one of the scenarios provided below or create your own scenario. Create a short dialogue based on the chosen scenario.
Ski Trip Planning Cozy Holiday
One student is a travel agent and the other is Two friends are planning to stay at home
a client. The client is interested in going during the winter holidays. Plan some fun
skiing and is choosing the country to visit. activities that you can do together at home.
Suggest different interesting cold Discuss decorating the apartment for a cozy
destinations for winter holidays. holiday atmosphere.
Beach Resort Booking Holiday Dilemma
One student is a tour operator and the other is You and your friend are planning a winter
a client. Tour operator is helping to organise a holiday together. One of you prefers a cold
warm winter holiday vacation at a beachside destination, while the other prefers a warm
resort. Choose the perfect destination and destination. Discuss your individual preferences
discuss activities a client can do there. for a winter holiday. Share at least two reasons
for your preference.
extra task
Write a short text describing your ideal winter holiday. Share the details of the location, weather,
activities, and special moments that make it perfect for you.
Quizlet
Revise the words for the next lesson. Use this
Quizlet set. You can also play different games to
practice or even test yourself in the Quizlet app
or on the site.
thank
you!
