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Sintra (Portugal). © Lola la Torre This is going to be a review lesson on holiday activities. You are going to review vocabulary and practise your speaking skills. Speaking 1 - What words do you associate with the words "beach"? - When was the last time you went to the beach? - Where did you go?  How long for? - Was it a good place for a holiday? Why/Why not? - Have you been back to the same place?   Vocabulary related to holidays 1) Types of holiday   How many different types of holidays can you think of?  Choose one type of holiday you are interested in and note down 3-4 things you can do on your holiday. 2) Types of accommodation   How many types of accommodation can you remember? How do you say "con baño incluido" ? Visit this page and make a list. Choose five types of accommodation you are interested in and write what the equivalent in Spanish might be. Are you a student? Can you afford a hotel? Why don't you visit the Univers

Image by Itenney1225 CC BY NC. Flickr.com Look at this photo. Yes, of course you guessed right. It's Leonardo di Caprio, but my question is not about him. My question is about the title of his latest film. Have you seen it? What did you make of it? The film is based on a famous novel. Have you read The Great Gatsby ? Who wrote it? Who are the main characters? Where and when is the novel set? Would you like to find out? Then keep on reading. A video about the author Watch this short video about the author of The Great Gatsby and check the following: his full name his personal life his early career the era in which he lived why he went to Hollywood why he is a great American writer Another great American writer Do you know who wrote The Color Purple ? Click here to find out. There is only one more question and I don't think you'll find it difficult to guess. Who directed the film The Color Purple ? Read this Wikipedia article and find out. W