Render the dialogue. Use the Present Simple Tense.

- What are you planning to do for your holiday?

- I haven't yet made up my mind. If the weather is fine, I'll go to the seaside for two or three weeks. After that I might go travelling in my ear for a week or so. And what are your plans?

- As a matter of fact I always spend my holiday in the Crimea. There's no better place for holiday making than the Crimea. Do you agree with me?

- I quite agree with you here. We have tried many sea-side places. However my wife and I prefer the Crimea. The climate is mild and the sea is beautiful.

- You have said it. The only disadvantage is that in summer there are crowds of people there. It's difficult to rent a room and to have meals at a cafe.

- You see I have no problems in this field. My cousin has been living in Yalta for many years. He is a physician . He has a nice cottage not far from the seaside. We always stay at their place when we come to Yalta.

- You are lucky. Unfortunately we haven't got any relatives in Yalta.

- I suppose I can help you with a room. I'll send a letter to my cousin and ask him to reserve a room for you well in advance.

- It will be very kind of you. I suggest that we go to the Crimea together. It will be great fun.

- Good idea. I'll talk it over with my wife and see what she thinks about it.

3.8 Translate into English and reproduce:

1. - Что ты собираешься делать во время отпуска?

-Я поеду в Я лту. Я люблю плавать. Море там прекрасное. А у тебя какие планы?

-Я еще не решил. Возможно я поеду путешествовать на своей машине. Я очень люблю путешествовать.

- А ты когда-нибудь был в Крыму?

- Да. Несколько раз. Летом там очень много людей и трудно снять комнату.

- Это верно. Если ты решишь туда поехать, я тебе помогу снять комнату.

- Это будет очень любезно с твоей стороны.

2. - Where do your friends live?

- Они живут в маленьком коттедже на берегу моря. Там мягкий климат и очень красивое место.

- Why do they come to Moscow so seldom?

- Видите ли, они работают и обычно берут отпуск летом. Летом лучше отдыхать там, где они живут.

- When will you go to see them?

- Обычно мы едем туда летом.

3. - У вас был отпуск прошлым летом,

- No, I didn't. As a matter of fact I like to take a holiday in autumn.

- Вы куда-нибудь ездили?

- Yes, I did. My wife and I went to France.

- Вы получили удовольствие от поездки, не так ли?

- Certainly. We enjoyed every minute of our stay in France.

Word List:

to make up one's mind - решить(ся)

As a matter of fact... - В сущности говоря...

to agree - соглашаться

to prefer - предпочитать

mild - мягкий (о климате)

disadvantage - неудобство

to rent - снять (комнату, квартиру)

at the seaside - на морском побережье

well in advance - заранее

It will be great fun. - Будет очень весело.

3.9 Read the text & answer the questions.