Pair work: Read the texts aloud to a partner. Try your best not to look at the text as you speak.
A. I went to the travel agency to make plans for a trip, but I can't decide where to go. I need to make a decision soon so they can book my flight. On the one hand, I could go to Alaska to a lakeside cabin. The air is clean and the water pure. I could get close to nature and enjoy some peace and quiet away from the city. I could catch up on
some serious reading. On the other hand, a trip to Orlando Florida
sounds good too. I could lay on the beaches and visit all the theme parks like Disney World, and Universal Studios. There are also water parks, and amusement parks with lots of rides and roller coasters. That would be fun and exciting. I am of two minds on the matter.
B. I decided not to use a travel agency. I want to travel on my own. I made flight reservations for a trip to Europe. I will depart
on the 14th of this month and return on the 28th. I'm so excited. I
will visit France, Spain, Italy, and Greece. It will be a wonderful
chance to explore different cultures. After booking my flight, I had trouble booking reservations at the hotels. I'm travelling during peak season, so most of the hotels are full. I will not be in hotels the whole time. I will also stay at a couple of bed-and-breakfasts and I will do a home-stay with a family in Greece for five days. They'll take care of my meals--authentic food. That should get me really close to the culture.