Holidays and Journeys – A Holiday in Thailand

Listen and choose the correct answer

1. On a Mediterranean holiday, how much is the cost of a flight and a hotel?
   1. about £800
   2. about £700
   3. about £450
2. Where does the speaker think that listeners really want to go on holiday?
   1. the Far East
   2. round the world
   3. the Mediterranean
3. According to the speaker, how expensive is a holiday in Thailand compared to the Mediterranean?
   1. more expensive
   2. the same price
   3. less expensive
4. According to the speaker, what problems do you encounter with charter flights?
   1. They leave at inconvenient times
   2. They cost around £300
   3. They only fly between January and June
5. What is the best way to arrange accommodation?
   1. book it from home
   2. take the advice of the locals
   3. look near the airport
6. What are the cheap hotels in Thailand like?
   1. fairly basic
   2. five-star palaces
   3. very small
7. According to the speaker, which are the best places to eat in Thailand?
   1. McDonald’s
   2. roadside restaurants
   3. large hotels