Everyone knows that for all students the best time of the year is summer holidays. First of all, you’re free from school and may forget about textbooks, lessons, homework for all three months. Moreover, you don’t have to wake up early every day and have all this annoying routine. So you just have the opportunity to relax and enjoy perfect summer time.
As for me, my summer is quite typical from year to year. I usually spend June at home. I get up late all the time and try to be outside with my friends as much as possible. I really enjoy cool summer evenings when my friends and I can go for a walk in the park or ride around the city on our bikes. Also, we like rollerblading a lot. If the weather is bad I normally stay at home playing computer games or just surfing the Internet.
Then July I usually spend in the countryside with my grandparents. I have a lot of friends there as well. We often go to the lake for swimming or sunbathing. It’s always active time and we have a lot of things to do together.
August is the most interesting month. My parents usually have a vacation at this time so travelling to different countries is the best activity before I go back to school. My parents and I love travelling all over Europe. Thus, we have already visited Italy, Spain, France and Czech Republic. We prefer city holidays with a lot of excursions and sightseeing. But we can also combine it with a beach holiday as we did it in Italy and Spain. It helps to keep the balance between active and peaceful rest.
So, I suppose that summer must be full of rest, going out with friends and obligatory travelling. This year my family is going to Greece and I’m looking forward to having an exciting time there.
3 Choose the correct words to complete the dialogue.
Dave What are the differences between a desktop and a laptop?
Julie The (1) desktop has got a bigger screen, and a (2) laptop has not got a mouse.
Dave What are the similarities?
Julie Well, they both have a (3) keyboard for typing and (4) speakers so you can play music. You can also use a (5) memory stick in both so you can save your work and put it in another computer.
Dave Do laptops have a (6) webcam so you can make videos and see your friends?
Julie Yes, sometimes.
1. We haven't ever seen his paintings
2. The children didn't go anywhere after classes
3. Anybody didn't want to speak about it
4. He hasn't ever been in a big city
5. The girls didn't know anything about that country
6. She doesn't send cards anywhere
7. John doesn't look well
8. The old woman didn't grow anything in the garden
9. We don't either work or study
10. She didn't meet anyone on her way