Holiday/ Travelling

1. Do you like travelling?

2. Why do people travel?

· To escape boredom

· To run away from a broken heart

· To broaden their experience of the world

· To learn languages

· To visit historical sites or travel along a historical route

· Other reasons?

3. What countries and cities have you visited so far?

4. Tell about the most memorable journey you have been on:

· Where was the journey from and where was it to?

· What means of transport did you use?

· Who did you go with?

· How much time did you spend preparing for it?

· What did you take with you?

· What was the weather like?

· How long did it take you?

· Where did you stay?

· Did anything unusual or unexpected happen?

· Would you go on the same journey again? Why not?

5. Are afraid of flying by planes? Why?

6. Do you like travelling by train? What are its advantages?

7. Why can it be convenient to travel by car?

8. Have ever been on a coach tour?

9. Have you ever hitchhiked? If so, how many times?

10. Where are you going to spend your holiday?

11. Do you always go there? What do you usually do there? What do you like/dislike about this place?

12. Which things are the most important to you on holiday?

· The weather

· The food

· Accommodation

· Shops

· Sightseeing/ culture

· The scenery

· The nightlife

· Who you go with

13. Tell about the best holiday you’ve had. Would you like to go back to the same place?

14. Have you ever had a really awful holiday? Why?

15. Do you prefer to travel alone or in a group? Why?

16. Have you ever been in a difficult situation while traveling?

17. Have you ever taken a package tour?

18. How do you spend your time when you are on holiday and the weather is bad?

19. What are some countries that you would never visit? Why would you not visit them?

20. What are some things that you always take with you on a trip?

21. What countries would you like to visit? Why?

22. What countries would you not like to visit? Why?

23. What do you need before you can travel to another country?

24. What is the most interesting souvenir that you have ever bought on one of your holidays?

25. What's the most beautiful place you've ever been to?

26. Would you prefer to stay at a hotel/motel or camp while on vacation?

27. Would you rather visit another country or travel within your own country?

28. Would you rather go to a place where there are a lot of people or to a place where there are few people?

29. What are popular tourist destinations in your country?

o Have you been to any of them?

o Which would you recommend if you could only recommend one? Why?

30. Do you prefer active or relaxing holidays? Why?

31. Do you travel with a lot of baggage or do you like to travel light?

32. What is the best kind of holiday for different ages of people? i.e. Children, teenagers, adults, elderly people

33. Do you think it is a good idea to travel with friends, or alone? How about with your family?

34. Do you prefer hot countries or cool countries when you go on holiday

35. Who makes the decisions when your family decides to go on holiday

36. If you could choose one place to go this weekend, where would it be? (could be anywhere in the world)

37. Do you think tourism will harm the earth?