A . A
tourist complex, so you can feel as though you were at home.
B. Somewhere interesting with a diverse
culture and landscape.
C. Somewhere lively, with nightlife and where
I can spend all day at the beach.
2. The best time of year to go on holidays is ...
A. In summer, when things are liveliest.
B. When there aren't many tourists, but when
the weather is still good enough to enjoy the beach and do other things.
C. Any time of year is fine to see the world
and enjoy travelling.
3. For you, the ideal place to stay is ...
A. Somewhere with all the creature comforts,
but in pleasant surroundings.
B. Somewhere far away from mass tourism and
with traditional architecture. A nice landscape makes for nice holidays.
C. Right next to the sea. The nearer the
beach, the better. .
4. What sort of holiday appeals most to you?
A. Combining the beach with excursions to see
the surrounding areas too.
B. Spend all day at the beach, get suntanned
and flirt.
C. Travel to see other places, other people
and their customs.
5. You're feeling hungry and are looking for somewhere to eat. You, of course,
choose ...
A. Typical local meals. I like to try new
things and different styles of cookery.
B. Any fast-food place. It's fast, good and
cheap.
C. An international restaurant, because I know
what I will find and I may well try some well-known local dish.
6. You decide to visit the nearby towns. What would you choose?
A. A Mexican fiesta in a hotel in a nearby
town.
B. To wander around the backstreets in search
of authentic places.
C. A short organized excursion around the area
in a comfortable coach. I will take photos to show my friends and keep a souvenir.
7. Where you are staying ...
A. I shower whenever I feel like it.
B. I save water. And furthermore I show my
disapproval when I see people wasting water.
C. I try to save water. One must be careful.
8. You are spending today at the beach. What do you do with your rubbish?
A. I make a neat pile with the bits and pieces
(cigarette stubs, plastic, paper, etc.). It will be cleaned up by the cleaning services.
B. I do not leave rubbish and I protest
energetically to the authorities if the beach is clearly filthy. People should be more
aware of this problem.
C. I try not to leave any rubbish on the sand
or in the water, though it means I have to make a bit of an effort.
9. You are going to visit a nearby Natural Park. What do you do?
A. I go for a drive round the park and stop
somewhere to go for a walk, collect some stones and flowers, etc. Nature is so beautiful!
B. I find out something about the site and its
possibilities, and go for a walk. The best way to see a Natural Park is on foot.
C. I drive along all the tracks in the park,
in my motor vehicle. I like adventure.
10. Your friends at home will never forgive you if you don't take them a
souvenir. what do you choose?
A. Some typical local craft product, of
course
B. A piece of coral or "authentic"
archeological remains, or elephant tusks. They are so original and exotic.
C. A scale model of a local monument or a
souvenir key-ring or a t-shirt with a picture of the place.
WORK OUT YOUR SCORE