Hello, Rosie.
I’m so pleased you can come surfing in July! Paul, Laura and Kevin are coming too, so there
will be five of us. We decided to return to New Sands, because the surf board hire is so cheap
there.
I’m starting to think about accommodation. We won’t camp again after last year! I hated
staying in a tent in all that rain!
Kevin wants to hire a caravan. There are some nice ones with 3 bedrooms, showers and cooking
facilities. The problem is, none of the caravan parks take short bookings in the summer. The
minimum stay is a week. It’s a shame because there are several nice parks near the beach.
There’s a youth hostel in New Sands. It’s the cheapest option after camping, and there is a big
kitchen and dining room where we can cook. The problem is, accommodation is in dormitories
and I don’t really want to sleep with strangers.
There are a few guesthouses in New Sands. Some have triple rooms, so we would only need to
book two rooms. They’re not expensive, but we wouldn’t be able to cook there. We would have
to eat out at restaurants, or eat sandwiches for every meal! We’ll have to book soon if we
choose that option, because many guest houses are already full. The hotels in New Sands are far
too expensive, even though I would love to stay at the Sunrise Pavilion with its rooftop pool!
The final option is to rent a cottage. Few cottages offer mid-week breaks in summer, but I found
one. It has three bedrooms - a double, a single and a twin, so two of us would have to share a
bed! There is a big kitchen diner with a microwave, washing machine and dishwasher. The
living room has a TV and DVD player. There is just one bathroom, but there is a separate WC.
There is a nice garden too. The problem is, it’s 5 miles from the beach, so we’d have to hire a
car, because there aren’t any buses.
Let me know which option you prefer.
Cheers Natalie
Choose the best answer A, B, C or D.
1. Last year the friends stayed in a…
A) Caravan
B) Tent
C) Youth hostel
D) Hotel
2. The friends want to stay in New Sands for…
A) A week
B) A week and a half
C) Three weeks
D) Less than one week
3. What’s the problem with the caravan park?
A) There are no cooking facilities.
B) There are not enough beds for everyone.
C) Caravans are only available for full weeks.
D) All the caravans are fully booked.
4. Why did Natalie choose this cottage?
A) It is cheaper than the other cottages.
B) It allows people to stay for less than a week.
C) Everyone can sleep in a different room.
D) It has all accommodation.
5. The problem with the cottage is…
A) Its size.
B) Its condition.
C) Its price.
D) Its location.

5 points
Writing
Task 2. Choose ONE of the topics below.
Write answers in full sentences.
Write grammatically correct sentences.
Use basic connectors: and, but, because, so.
Use Future Simple (will+V1) and to be going to.
Write 6 sentences.

Topic 1. Our Health
What is it a healthy lifestyle?
What should you personally do to stay healthy?
How will you describe a healthy diet?
What will you do to stay healthy?

Topic 2. Holidays and Travel
What will your dream holiday look like?
Where would you like to go?
Why will you choose this place?
What kind of activities can you do there? Who will you go with?



5 points
Use of English
Task 3. Open the brackets by using the correct verbs in Future Simple and to be going to.
1. We / go / to the cinema (going to)
2. She / write / me / a letter (will)
3. He / stay / on the farm (going to)
4. I / fly / to London/ tomorrow (will)
5. You / do/ her / homework (going to)
5 points

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