Holiday Vocabulary
The most common expressions with holiday
В британском английском слово holiday входит в несколько часто употребляемых словосочетаний.
1. Have a holiday
провести/иметь отпуск
Используется, когда мы говорим о самом отдыхе.
Examples
We had a wonderful holiday in Scotland.
They had a short holiday by the sea.
I usually have a holiday in August.
Did you have a good holiday?
We had a relaxing holiday together.
2. Go on holiday
поехать в отпуск / отправиться на каникулы
Examples
We're going on holiday next week.
My parents went on holiday yesterday.
I want to go on holiday abroad.
Where are you going on holiday?
We usually go on holiday in July.
3. Be on holiday
быть в отпуске / быть на каникулах
То есть человек уже отдыхает.
Examples
My teacher is on holiday.
We're on holiday this week.
They were on holiday in Spain.
Is your brother on holiday now?
She isn't at work because she's on holiday.
4. Take a holiday
взять отпуск
Чаще используется взрослыми, когда речь идёт о работе.
Examples
My father took a holiday in August.
I need to take a holiday.
She decided to take a week's holiday.
He never takes holidays.
We took a holiday after a busy year.
5. A holiday
Когда речь идёт об одной поездке или одном отпуске.
Examples
We had a fantastic holiday.
It was my best holiday ever.
Our holiday lasted two weeks.
The holiday was amazing.
I'm planning my next holiday.
6. The summer holidays
Период школьных каникул.
Examples
The summer holidays start in June.
I visited my grandparents during the summer holidays.
We travelled a lot in the summer holidays.
The summer holidays were exciting.
What are you doing during the summer holidays?
7. Go ... for your holiday
В отпуск
Examples
Have you decided where you're going for your holiday(s) this year?
Вы уже решили, куда поедете в отпуск в этом году?
We thought we'd go to France for our summer holiday.
Мы думали поехать во Францию на летний отдых.
Common Holiday Collocations
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Adjectives |
Verbs |
| summer holiday family holiday beach holiday relaxing holiday exciting holiday unforgettable holiday wonderful holiday short holiday long holiday perfect holiday |
go on holiday |
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Holiday Activities |
Useful Phrases |
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stay at a hotel |
during the summer holidays at the seaside in the mountains in the countryside abroad at home with my family with my friends |
How were your summer holidays?
Answer 1
My summer holidays were fantastic. I went to the seaside with my family. We swam every day and had a wonderful time.
Answer 2
My summer holidays were very relaxing. I stayed with my grandparents in the countryside. We picked fruit and rode our bikes every day.
Answer 3
My summer holidays were exciting. We travelled to another country and visited many interesting places. I learned a lot about its culture.
Answer 4
My summer holidays were busy. I went to a summer camp and made many new friends. We played sports and did fun activities every day.
Answer 5
My summer holidays were great. I stayed at home but read many books and met my friends. I also helped my parents in the garden.
Answer 6
My summer holidays were wonderful. I spent a lot of time outdoors because the weather was warm and sunny. It was a perfect holiday.
Mini Dialogue
A: How were your summer holidays?
B: They were great.
A: Did you go on holiday?
B: Yes, I went on holiday to Wales with my family.
A: How long were you on holiday?
B: We were on holiday for ten days.
A: Did you have a good holiday?
B: Yes, we had a wonderful holiday. I hope we can go there again next summer.
Quick Practice
Complete the sentences.
- We __________ on holiday every summer.
- My parents are __________ holiday now.
- We had a wonderful __________ in Scotland.
- My father took a week's __________ in August.
- During the summer __________ I visited my cousins.
- I want to go __________ holiday next month.
- We __________ a fantastic holiday by the sea.
- She is __________ holiday until Monday.
- They usually take a __________ in July.
- The summer __________ are my favourite time of the year.
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Обратите внимание на устойчивые сочетания:
✅ go on holiday — отправиться в отпуск.
✅ be on holiday — находиться в отпуске.
✅ have a holiday — провести отпуск.
✅ take a holiday — взять отпуск (чаще о работе).
✅ the summer holidays — летние школьные каникулы как период времени.
Speaking Questions
Easy
- How were your summer holidays?
- Where did you go during the summer holidays?
- Did you go on holiday with your family?
- How long was your holiday?
- What was the weather like?
- What did you do every day?
- Did you swim in the sea or in a swimming pool?
- What was the best part of your holiday?
- Did you take many photos?
- Would you like to go there again?
A2–B1
- Who did you spend your holiday with?
- Did you stay at a hotel?
- Did you travel by car, train or plane?
- Did you try any new activities?
- What interesting places did you visit?
- What food did you enjoy most?
- Did anything funny happen during your holiday?
- What did you buy as souvenirs?
- Would you change anything about your holiday?
- What are your plans for your next holiday?
Sample Answers (Easy Questions)
1. How were your summer holidays?
My summer holidays were fantastic. I had a great time with my family and enjoyed every day.
Мои летние каникулы были фантастическими. Я прекрасно провел время с семьей и наслаждался каждым днем.
2. Where did you go during the summer holidays?
I went to the seaside with my family. We stayed at a small hotel near the beach.
Я ездила на море с семьей. Мы остановились в небольшом отеле недалеко от пляжа.
3. Did you go on holiday with your family?
Yes, I did. We went on holiday together and had a wonderful time.
Да, мы вместе ездили в отпуск и прекрасно провели время.
4. How long was your holiday?
My holiday lasted two weeks. It was long enough to relax and have fun.
Мой отпуск длился две недели. Этого было достаточно, чтобы расслабиться и хорошо провести время.
5. What was the weather like?
The weather was warm and sunny almost every day. It was perfect for swimming and walking.
Почти каждый день стояла теплая и солнечная погода. Она идеально подходила для купания и прогулок.
6. What did you do every day?
I swam in the sea, played games and went for long walks. In the evenings, we usually had dinner together and watched the sunset.
Я плавала в море, играла в игры и ходила на долгие прогулки. По вечерам мы обычно вместе ужинали и наблюдали закат.
7. Did you swim in the sea or in a swimming pool?
I swam in the sea every day because the water was warm. Sometimes I also swam in the hotel swimming pool.
Я каждый день плавала в море, потому что вода была тёплой. Иногда я также плавала в бассейне отеля.
8. What was the best part of your holiday?
The best part of my holiday was spending time with my family. We laughed a lot and made many happy memories together.
Лучшей частью моего отпуска было время, проведенное с семьей. Мы много смеялись и вместе оставили много счастливых воспоминаний.
9. Did you take many photos?
Yes, I did. I took lots of photos of the beach, the sea and the beautiful places we visited.
Да, я много фотографировал пляж, море и прекрасные места, которые мы посетили.
10. Would you like to go there again?
Yes, I would. It was a lovely place, and I hope to visit it again next summer.
Да, я бы хотела. Это прекрасное место, и я надеюсь посетить его снова следующим летом.
Sample Answers (A2–B1 Questions)
1. Who did you spend your holiday with?
I spent my holiday with my parents and my younger sister. We did everything together and had a lot of fun.
2. Did you stay at a hotel?
We stayed at a small hotel near the beach. It was comfortable, clean and had a beautiful view of the sea.
3. Did you travel by car, train or plane?
We travelled by train because it was comfortable and relaxing. I enjoyed looking out of the window during the journey.
4. Did you try any new activities?
Yes, I did. I tried paddle boarding for the first time, and it was really exciting.
5. What interesting places did you visit?
We visited an old castle, a lighthouse and a beautiful nature park. I learned many interesting facts about the history of the area.
6. What food did you enjoy most?
I enjoyed fresh fish, grilled vegetables and delicious ice cream. Everything tasted fresh and was very tasty.
7. Did anything funny happen during your holiday?
Yes, it did. One day a seagull stole my sandwich while I was sitting on the beach, and everyone laughed.
8. What did you buy as souvenirs?
I bought postcards, a small model of a lighthouse and some local sweets. I also bought a fridge magnet for my grandparents.
9. Would you change anything about your holiday?
No, I wouldn't, because everything was wonderful. The holiday was relaxing, exciting and full of happy moments.
or
Yes, I would. I would like to stay a few more days because I really enjoyed the place.
10. What are your plans for your next holiday?
Next summer I'd like to go to the mountains with my family. I want to go hiking, take lots of photos and enjoy the fresh air.
В заданиях открытого банка ФИПИ слово holiday встречается в следующих предложениях:
- A few years ago I was on a camping holiday in Bristol.
- Over 2,000 years ago the Celts in Britain had a special holiday in late October.
- The city streets are usually full of noisy tourists with cameras but if you want a quiet holiday, you can have it too.
- This holiday is also known as Bonfire Night.
- But you can apply the principles of ecotourism every time you go on a normal holiday.
- Last spring my best friend Isabelle and I booked a holiday in Venice.
- Last year my friend Mia and I went on holiday to Thailand.
- You’ve probably seen the photos which I took on my holiday.
- What holiday do you like most and why?
- My laptop is broken and will be at the repair centre for a week, ’cause it's holiday time now.