Let’s Speak about Summer Rest

People enjoy summer rest and look forward to summer vacation.

Check whether you know these Summer Rest words. Use them in the sentences of your own.

go on vacation – їздити у відпустку
Summer is the time when grown-ups usually go on their vacations.

to have a rest – відпочивати
In summer many people have a rest from their jobs.

explore – досліджувати
There are people who explore far away countries.

experience – досвід, дізнатися з досвіду
Many people like to experience exciting journeys.

travel agency – туристичне агентство
Travel agencies give leaflets with their programmes about the trips.

to make a choice – робити вибір
Travel agencies help to make a good choice.

outdoor activities – види розваг на свіжому повітрі
Some people like outdoor activities and go on camping.

impression – враження
What’s your impression of the trip?

share impressions – ділитися враженнями
When the holidays are over people share their impressions with friends.

prefer – віддавати перевагу
What way of spending summer do you prefer?

display souvenirs – показувати сувеніри
People display souvenirs they have bought.

go hiking – ходити в похід
Last holidays I went hiking with my friends.

rucksack / backpack – рюкзак
We took rucksacks.

rock climbing – лазіння по скелях
Some people like rock climbing.

seaside holidays – канікули на морі (морському узбережжі)
She likes seaside holidays.

go cycling – їздити на велосипеді
He prefers country holidays where he can go cycling or go for long walks.

mountain biking – їздити в гори на велосипеді
My friends enjoy mountain biking.

go scuba diving – займатися підводним плаванням
We went scuba diving.

underwater photography – підводне фотографування
His hobby is underwater photography.

Summer is a happy time not only for schoolchildren.
It is the time when grown-ups usually go on their vacation and have a rest from their jobs.
People spend their summer holiday in different ways.
Some people like outdoor activities and go on camping living in tents, others enjoy comfort in hotels.
Some people prefer being just at a calm place watching the nature around.
People like to explore far away countries.
Who doesn’t like to experience exciting journeys?
Travel agencies give leaflets with their programmes about the trips.
There are magazines for travelers with interesting and useful information.
We can learn about the place, its history and lifestyle of its people from the articles.
Articles in such magazines give us the idea about the places of interest we should visit, about the prices of food and clothing and many other things.
Everyone can make his or her own choice and enjoy the tour.
We like to come back to our homes when the holidays are over.
We like meeting our friends and sharing our impressions.
We usually show photos, which we have taken, and display souvenirs, which we have bought.
When summer is over, work begins.
We believe that there will be another chance to have a wonderful summer rest next year.

I’ll go swimming. What about you? – I think I’ll …

be outdoors all day
go to the seaside
go to the beach
lie on the beach /sunbathe
spend time in the peaceful countryside / in remote places
play beach volleyball
go to the mountains
go hiking / camping
go abseiling
spend time with friends / hang out with friends
go to the forest
go to the park
spend time at the river or lake
stay at home and relax
read books
listen to music
watch TV
surf the internet
take atmospheric photos / make videos
visit social networking sites
play computer games
do pokerwork
do needlework
play the piano (the guitar, the violin)
make models of planes, ships and kites
enjoy rollerblading
enjoy skateboarding
draw / paint pictures
go fishing
go swimming
go boating
go on a boat trip
hire a kayak (a boat) and enjoy kayaking (boating/rowing)
play football, tennis, badminton and other sport games
play board games / cards
ride a bike / a mountain bike
ride a scooter
visit tourist attractions (castle, cathedral, church, mosque, aquarium, zoo, museum, art gallery, wildlife park, ruins)
go on an excursion to touristy places
go sightseeing / on a sightseeing tour
go shopping
visit shopping districts
buy souvenirs
attend language courses and learn languages
travel
have a part-time job
do volunteer work
eat out and try new food