1. What was the weather like? > —The room was very comfortable and they did great food.Glorious! Warm and sunny every day.Very warm and friendly.A bit crowded, actually – and not as clean as I expected.Absolutely delicious.
2. What was the food like? > —The room was very comfortable and they did great food.Glorious! Warm and sunny every day.Very warm and friendly.A bit crowded, actually – and not as clean as I expected.Absolutely delicious.
3. What was the hotel like? > —The room was very comfortable and they did great food.Glorious! Warm and sunny every day.Very warm and friendly.A bit crowded, actually – and not as clean as I expected.Absolutely delicious.
4. What were the people like? > —The room was very comfortable and they did great food.Glorious! Warm and sunny every day.Very warm and friendly.A bit crowded, actually – and not as clean as I expected.Absolutely delicious.
5. What was the beach like? > —The room was very comfortable and they did great food.Glorious! Warm and sunny every day.Very warm and friendly.A bit crowded, actually – and not as clean as I expected.Absolutely delicious.

• long weekend | tourists | brochures | break | high season | abroad | travel agent’s

1. Have you decided where you’re going on holiday this year?
> No, not yet. I might call in at the on the way home and pick up a few .

2. I’m really fed up with work at the moment.
I need a .
> Why don’t you take next Friday off and have a in Paris or Amsterdam?

3. Are you going to Wales again this year?
> Not likely! I’m going somewhere  where I can be sure of some sun.

4. I fancy a few days in Venice this summer.
> In August? Right in the middle of the ! You must be crazy. The place’ll be absolutely full of .

1. stay —excursions and tripsa carsightseeingthe museums and art galleriessome postcardssome souvenirsin a hotel or a guest housesome photos

2. send —excursions and tripsa carsightseeingthe museums and art galleriessome postcardssome souvenirsin a hotel or a guest housesome photos

3. look round —excursions and tripsa carsightseeingthe museums and art galleriessome postcardssome souvenirsin a hotel or a guest housesome photos

4. hire —excursions and tripsa carsightseeingthe museums and art galleriessome postcardssome souvenirsin a hotel or a guest housesome photos

5. go —excursions and tripsa carsightseeingthe museums and art galleriessome postcardssome souvenirsin a hotel or a guest housesome photos

6. go on —excursions and tripsa carsightseeingthe museums and art galleriessome postcardssome souvenirsin a hotel or a guest housesome photos

7. take —excursions and tripsa carsightseeingthe museums and art galleriessome postcardssome souvenirsin a hotel or a guest housesome photos

8. buy —excursions and tripsa carsightseeingthe museums and art galleriessome postcardssome souvenirsin a hotel or a guest housesome photos

1. I’d like to open —these travellers’ cheques.a new account.£200 from my current to my savings account.this cheque into my account.£300, please.
2. I’d like to pay —these travellers’ cheques.a new account.£200 from my current to my savings account.this cheque into my account.£300, please.
3. I’d like to transfer —these travellers’ cheques.a new account.£200 from my current to my savings account.this cheque into my account.£300, please.
4. I’d like to withdraw —these travellers’ cheques.a new account.£200 from my current to my savings account.this cheque into my account.£300, please.
5. I’d like to cash —these travellers’ cheques.a new account.£200 from my current to my savings account.this cheque into my account.£300, please.

• statement
• balance
• transactions

If you just want to know how much money you have in your account, you can check your (1) You can also order a (2) , which your bank will send out to you within a few days and which shows all the (3)  you have made.

a. Key in your PIN number. → —123456

b. Take your card. → —123456

c. Choose the amount of money you want. → —123456

d. Take your cash. → —123456

e. Insert your card. → —123456

f. Press the ‘withdraw cash’ button. → —123456

• debt | interest | loan | mortgage | overdraft | overdrawn

1. I’m glad it’s nearly the end of the month. l’ve got absolutely no money left.
> I know what you mean. I don’t get paid for another week and I’m already .

2. You’re working long hours at the moment. Are you saving up for something?
> No – nothing so exciting! I’m trying to pay off the on my Barclays account.

3. I’m sure the bank would lend you the money if you really need it.
> No, I don’t want to do that. I already owe my father £300. I really don’t want to get further into .

4. I hear you’re thinking of starting up your own business. How are you going to get the money?
> No problem. l’ve already applied to the bank for a .

5. If you really want a new car, why don’t you borrow some money from the bank?
> I don’t really want to do that. You have to pay so much in .

6. So, I hear you’re getting a flat of your own, are you?
> Yes, I’ve found a really nice place, saved up enough for a deposit, and arranged a .

• direct debit | standing order | write | a pay-in | electronic | a withdrawal

1. If you pay money into your account you make .

2. If you take money out of your account you make .

3. If you need to pay a bill, you can a cheque.

4. If you have to pay money to the same person or company on a regular basis, you can pay by  or by .

5. Some people never need to visit their bank. They use an banking service. They can check their account and make payments using the internet.