Question

Fill the gaps in the text with the correct words or phrases from the box.

botany

aloof

meticulous

fictional

clear of the tourist traps

an ability off the beaten track

know-all

international relations

hospitable

over-optimistic

baking temperatures

get back to nature

a passion

cultural awareness

I have to say that was the worst holiday I have ever been on. I’ve never considered myself to be a 0 know-all, but as I had lived in England for a few years, I thought I knew enough! I wanted a holiday that was a bit 1 . I have 2 for flowers and the islands are famous for theirs. In fact, the Scillies are heaven for anyone who studied 3 . The people are supposed to be

4 and eager to help. I knew that I wasn’t going to get 5there, but I did expect it to be quite warm in the summer. I was 6. It rained every single day of the fortnight I was there. I also found that although the local people were friendly, they were so 7. I was lucky if I saw more than three in one day. I’ve never felt so lonely! I wanted to

8 in the beautiful gardens but in fact I spent nearly every day in my hostel hooked up to my computer. The Scilly Islands are very remote and maybe because of this you need to have some 9 of the region before going there and be 10 in checking the right time to avoid bad weather. However, if you want a cheap holiday and to steer 11, I suggest you go camping somewhere in England.