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II. Listening Skills Identifying the Main Information M: For the winter break some friends want me to go on a trip with them, but my uncle in Hong Kong would also like me to visit him. What should I do? W: You may miss your uncle and be sorry about not seeing Hong Kong, but I really think driving from city to city with friends would be more fun. Trip uncle Hong Kong driving fun M: Laura, I’ve got to see my parents in California during the holidays. Why not come with me? My folks are terrific. W: Gee, I’ve always wanted to go there. But I’m a bit short of money. Parents’ California short W: For our California trip, I’ve packed light clothes, toiletries, pajamas, and my camera. Anything else you can think of? M: Well, I think the only thing I didn’t hear on your list is a bathing suit. Remember, California is one big beach. Packed bathing suit beach M: Thanksgiving weekend is coming up. What are you doing for the holidays? W: Why? The usual of course: reading, watching TV, washing clothes… M: How about a trip to a hunting cabin in the mountains? W: That’s interesting. The trouble is I’ve never even fired a gun. But it’ll be a chance to get away from the books for a while. hunting cabin Thanksgiving interesting gun books W: I can hardly wait for the winter vacation. Where are we going to enjoy it? M: They’re all going to stay here. May be we can find some different places, say, go to other cities. W: Fantastic. My parents said they’d help me with the expenses. M: I’ve saved a little too. Vacation different expenses saved III. Listening In Task 1: How I plan my Holidays When I plan my holidays, I like to go where I haven’t been to before. How do I choose? The Internet is a good source of basic information. All resorts and hotels have websites and offer special prices through them. You can often book rooms cheaper on the Internet than in person. Sometim