Holidays
Preparing for a holiday
Vacation is something many of us look forward to all year. As families, we work and go to school, putting in hours, days and months of hard work. As a reward, it's common for us to take a much needed and deserved hiatus from the day to day demands of these responsibilities. If you follow the guidelines below to prepare for and plan your vacation, your experience should be all that it is meant to be; a joyful, relaxing and fun time away from the stress and demands of the rest of the year. .
The very first step before preparing for a vacation is to consider what dates you and or your family would like to go, as well as determining what dates would fit best into everyone's work and school schedules, peak and off peak tourist times of the year and when it would fit into your budget the best. This should be done at least a month prior to your planned vacation. This is by far the first and most important preparation you can do. It is essential to avoid any scheduling conflicts or undesirable experiences while on vacation if you plan to avoid large crowds or bad weather. After deciding on the dates that you would like to go on vacation, you then need to request these days off from work as soon as possible to have the best chance of the days being approved.
The next thing that is also a must for planning and preparing for a pleasant and enjoyable vacation is to choose your destination. This should be done at the same time or immediately following your decision regarding the dates your vacation will be. Make a list of all the possible places you want to go, or things that you would like to do. Then do your research, check out prices for admission if this applies to your vacation, on peak and off peak tourist dates and times because some resorts, amusement parks and or national parks may be closed due to weather or low tourism. Also check nearby restaurants, hotels, or other attractions that you may be interested in.
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Vacation is something many of us look forward to all year. As families, we work and go to school, putting in hours, days and months of hard work. As a reward, it's common for us to take a much needed and deserved hiatus from the day to day demands of these responsibilities. If you follow the guidelines below to prepare for and plan your vacation, your experience should be all that it is meant to be; a joyful, relaxing and fun time away from the stress and demands of the rest of the year. .
The very first step before preparing for a vacation is to consider what dates you and or your family would like to go, as well as determining what dates would fit best into everyone's work and school schedules, peak and off peak tourist times of the year and when it would fit into your budget the best. This should be done at least a month prior to your planned vacation. This is by far the first and most important preparation you can do. It is essential to avoid any scheduling conflicts or undesirable experiences while on vacation if you plan to avoid large crowds or bad weather. After deciding on the dates that you would like to go on vacation, you then need to request these days off from work as soon as possible to have the best chance of the days being approved.
The next thing that is also a must for planning and preparing for a pleasant and enjoyable vacation is to choose your destination. This should be done at the same time or immediately following your decision regarding the dates your vacation will be. Make a list of all the possible places you want to go, or things that you would like to do. Then do your research, check out prices for admission if this applies to your vacation, on peak and off peak tourist dates and times because some resorts, amusement parks and or national parks may be closed due to weather or low tourism. Also check nearby restaurants, hotels, or other attractions that you may be interested in.
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Korábbi anyagok:
Home, home town
1. Describe your home town
2. Describe the neighbourhood where you live
2. Describe the neighbourhood where you live
Mintamegoldás (by Somogyi Péter – [email protected] - from erettsegi.com)
1. I come from a small-sized industrial town called Ajka, in the Centre of the Transdanubian region (from the western part of Hungary). Ajka is situated along the line diving the Bakony Hills region. Two important routes pass through here, to the north Highway 8, which runs east to west, and in the middle region, the Székesfehérvár-Szombathely railway line. The Torna stream flows through the inner part of the town. It has a population of 35.000. But sometimes there are a lot of people coming from villages to do the shopping. My town is about 130 kilometres far from the capital.
Ajka received its name its one-time owner called Heiko. Heiko was a warrior who came to Hungary with Gisely, wife of King Stephen. The town’s development was founded on industry. As early as 1836 coal was discovered in Ajkacsingervölgy. Our glass factory is famous all over the world, its products have been transported even to the Queen of England. Ajka got its town status in 1959. Apart from the churches almost nothing remained of the old village. Sports hall, a swimming pool and a hospital were built. At the moment there are much more modern sports halls, a modernized beach, a lot of schools and hypermarkets such as Tesco, Penny, Lidl and in the nearest future Aldi and Interspar are going to move here. We have got a library, a redecorated culture house and two department stores in the centre of the town. They offer not only clothes but some other goods needed for the inhabitants, too. In addition to it, a new park center is being built and it seems as if more firms come here.
It is a busy and lively town. I’m very happy to live here. Firstly, because most of my friends live here and (I don’t have to travel to see them) secondly, because the town itself is cosy. It is neither too big nor too small and it offers very good shopping and entertainment facilities. However, what I don’t like that it is dirty for me and the pollution is big from the factories.
2. I live on a housing estate which is quite close way from the centre. But there are buses that take you to the downtown. On foot it takes you about 10 minutes, but as I like riding a bike it takes me about a few minutes to get anywhere. The ground is mainly flat there. It is an area of low hills and nice green valleys. Oak and fir forests occupy the slopes of the hills. I live on the second floor with my parents of a block of flats. There are some parking places and playgrounds around us. Part of the area is a lawn and road.
Ajka received its name its one-time owner called Heiko. Heiko was a warrior who came to Hungary with Gisely, wife of King Stephen. The town’s development was founded on industry. As early as 1836 coal was discovered in Ajkacsingervölgy. Our glass factory is famous all over the world, its products have been transported even to the Queen of England. Ajka got its town status in 1959. Apart from the churches almost nothing remained of the old village. Sports hall, a swimming pool and a hospital were built. At the moment there are much more modern sports halls, a modernized beach, a lot of schools and hypermarkets such as Tesco, Penny, Lidl and in the nearest future Aldi and Interspar are going to move here. We have got a library, a redecorated culture house and two department stores in the centre of the town. They offer not only clothes but some other goods needed for the inhabitants, too. In addition to it, a new park center is being built and it seems as if more firms come here.
It is a busy and lively town. I’m very happy to live here. Firstly, because most of my friends live here and (I don’t have to travel to see them) secondly, because the town itself is cosy. It is neither too big nor too small and it offers very good shopping and entertainment facilities. However, what I don’t like that it is dirty for me and the pollution is big from the factories.
2. I live on a housing estate which is quite close way from the centre. But there are buses that take you to the downtown. On foot it takes you about 10 minutes, but as I like riding a bike it takes me about a few minutes to get anywhere. The ground is mainly flat there. It is an area of low hills and nice green valleys. Oak and fir forests occupy the slopes of the hills. I live on the second floor with my parents of a block of flats. There are some parking places and playgrounds around us. Part of the area is a lawn and road.
Natural beauties
1. What's the natural environment like in the area where you live?
2. Describe some of the natural beauties of Hungary.
3. What is your personal connection with the natural environment like?
4. What can you personally do to preserve nature?
2. Describe some of the natural beauties of Hungary.
3. What is your personal connection with the natural environment like?
4. What can you personally do to preserve nature?
Mintamegoldás
1. I live in Kőszeg, which is a small but nice and healthy town in Hungary. There is a very nice boating pond, and the air isn’t polluted as much as in bigger cities, because there are lots of forests around the town. There are mountains where you can go for long walks, you can find a lot of springs in the valleys and can go birdwatching in the forests. There is a stream going through the town, called Gyöngyös, which has quite clear water and many people like fishing in it. The area is home to many rare species, like the dipper, which is a bird that lives along undisturbed streams. The town itself is the home of many storks, which make their nests on the chimneys.
2. In Hungary there are a lot of natural beauties, which are nice and attractive. First of all, if you visit the country in summer, the best place is Lake Balaton, which is called the Hungarian sea. It is home to many beautiful water-birds and you can also visit Kis-Balaton Nature Reserve, which is a swampy area with lots of raren species. There are many other beautiful lakes, such as Lake Szelidi, which is fishermen's favourite place. Secondly, a lot of mountains such as Bükk or Mátra are visited by Hungarians and foreigners alike. Hortobágy National Park is a unique place, where you can see traditional ways of farming, which helps to preserve the natural environment. It is an ideal destination for birdwatchers, too.
3. I’m a nature lover, I like walking in the mountains because it relaxes me. I also love birdwatching, beacuse it's interesting to see waht these lovely creatures are doing. I also like listening to their songs.
4. It's very important to preserve nature, because for example forests produce oxygen and biodiversity is absolutely essential for the survival of the planet. Personally, I don’t want to experience that our beautiful nature will be destroyed. We can do many things to support conservation. If you pay attention to not throwing litter away, and take batteries and electronical devices back to specialist shops, you have already done a lot. You can support organizations like Greenpeace or Hungarian associations like MME, who are really trying to do their best to save nature. It's not just a question of money, because you can join their campaigns on the internet, too, or help them in their activities. If you devote your attention, some of your free time or a bit of your talent to these purposes, it's an invaluable contribution. It's a responsibility that all humans share. Some people think that the total destruction of the natural environment will surely happen some time in the future but I really hope it can be stopped or at least delayed for a few centuries.
2. In Hungary there are a lot of natural beauties, which are nice and attractive. First of all, if you visit the country in summer, the best place is Lake Balaton, which is called the Hungarian sea. It is home to many beautiful water-birds and you can also visit Kis-Balaton Nature Reserve, which is a swampy area with lots of raren species. There are many other beautiful lakes, such as Lake Szelidi, which is fishermen's favourite place. Secondly, a lot of mountains such as Bükk or Mátra are visited by Hungarians and foreigners alike. Hortobágy National Park is a unique place, where you can see traditional ways of farming, which helps to preserve the natural environment. It is an ideal destination for birdwatchers, too.
3. I’m a nature lover, I like walking in the mountains because it relaxes me. I also love birdwatching, beacuse it's interesting to see waht these lovely creatures are doing. I also like listening to their songs.
4. It's very important to preserve nature, because for example forests produce oxygen and biodiversity is absolutely essential for the survival of the planet. Personally, I don’t want to experience that our beautiful nature will be destroyed. We can do many things to support conservation. If you pay attention to not throwing litter away, and take batteries and electronical devices back to specialist shops, you have already done a lot. You can support organizations like Greenpeace or Hungarian associations like MME, who are really trying to do their best to save nature. It's not just a question of money, because you can join their campaigns on the internet, too, or help them in their activities. If you devote your attention, some of your free time or a bit of your talent to these purposes, it's an invaluable contribution. It's a responsibility that all humans share. Some people think that the total destruction of the natural environment will surely happen some time in the future but I really hope it can be stopped or at least delayed for a few centuries.
Mintamegoldás
First of all, I'd like to emphasize that there are a lot of problems and it's quite a complex issue. Also, we aren't aware of all the problems, only the ones we have information about through the media or education. For example everybody has heard of global warming and air pollution, endangered animals and deforestation, but there are some issues that are not discussed so much in the media despite the fact that they are just as important, for example the pollution of the seas and oceans, which threatens the whole eco-system of the Earth.
Let me talk about climate change first. Since the industrial revolution the carbon output of human activity has increased so much that it has created something like a shield in the atmosphere, which doesn’t let the heat out, just like in a greenhouse. This creates global warming and as a result the Earth’s climate is changing. In some areas there are serious droughts, while in other places rising sea-levels are threatening humans. Although mankind has realised the risks of climate change, we are still polluting the air with lots of carbon-dioxide and other greenhouse gases. Exhaust fumes from cars, smoke from factories, households and power plants all contribute to the problem. Unfortunately the world’s biggest polluters aren’t really willing to change their attitude. Even though fossil fuels are running out and getting more and more expensive, we use these energy sources much more than green energy sources. Modern technology would allow us to change, but politicians should take the lead and fight against pollution and those companies who are trying to hold green solutions back, simply because of their interests.
I would be really happy to use green energy at home, but governments should help households to be able to install these new systems. So what I can do is join the campaigns of organizations like Greenpeace, put the question to local politicians and, whenever I have a chance, to choose the green option. For example, when buying a car, people should consider environmental points, too, such as the emissions of the car, whether to buy a hybrid or electric car if possible, and so on. Also, you should always consider using public transport whenever you can, even if you must walk a little as well – it won’t harm you to take some exercise.
Another problem is polluting our rivers, the soil and even poisoning ourselves. If you look around at home, you’ll find lots of things that pollute the environment when you throw them away. PET bottles, paper, glass and even metal cans can be collected selectively and I hope that more and more people will do so. But have you ever thought of how much hazardous waste do you produce? Pouring cooking oil into the toilet for example is very harmful for the environment, especially because it contaminates water – and water is very important. We also use a lot of chemicals at home, to do the cleaning for example, and even though some products like these have a warning on them that they are dangerous to aquatic creatures, we don’t usually know that before buying them. Paints left over from redecorating your home, old nail varnish, anti-freeze for cars and lots of other chemicals, too, should be collected selectively and taken to special waste disposal sites. If you do so once a year, you’ve already done a lot for saving our waters and the soil our food is produced on.
Let me talk about climate change first. Since the industrial revolution the carbon output of human activity has increased so much that it has created something like a shield in the atmosphere, which doesn’t let the heat out, just like in a greenhouse. This creates global warming and as a result the Earth’s climate is changing. In some areas there are serious droughts, while in other places rising sea-levels are threatening humans. Although mankind has realised the risks of climate change, we are still polluting the air with lots of carbon-dioxide and other greenhouse gases. Exhaust fumes from cars, smoke from factories, households and power plants all contribute to the problem. Unfortunately the world’s biggest polluters aren’t really willing to change their attitude. Even though fossil fuels are running out and getting more and more expensive, we use these energy sources much more than green energy sources. Modern technology would allow us to change, but politicians should take the lead and fight against pollution and those companies who are trying to hold green solutions back, simply because of their interests.
I would be really happy to use green energy at home, but governments should help households to be able to install these new systems. So what I can do is join the campaigns of organizations like Greenpeace, put the question to local politicians and, whenever I have a chance, to choose the green option. For example, when buying a car, people should consider environmental points, too, such as the emissions of the car, whether to buy a hybrid or electric car if possible, and so on. Also, you should always consider using public transport whenever you can, even if you must walk a little as well – it won’t harm you to take some exercise.
Another problem is polluting our rivers, the soil and even poisoning ourselves. If you look around at home, you’ll find lots of things that pollute the environment when you throw them away. PET bottles, paper, glass and even metal cans can be collected selectively and I hope that more and more people will do so. But have you ever thought of how much hazardous waste do you produce? Pouring cooking oil into the toilet for example is very harmful for the environment, especially because it contaminates water – and water is very important. We also use a lot of chemicals at home, to do the cleaning for example, and even though some products like these have a warning on them that they are dangerous to aquatic creatures, we don’t usually know that before buying them. Paints left over from redecorating your home, old nail varnish, anti-freeze for cars and lots of other chemicals, too, should be collected selectively and taken to special waste disposal sites. If you do so once a year, you’ve already done a lot for saving our waters and the soil our food is produced on.
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