1) Match underlined words and phrases with their English equivalents . a) relax
f) couch surfing
k) discuss all details
b) hotel suite
g) worry about
l) a separate room
c) except for
h) spend a fortune on
room service
m) carry out research
d) a lot of advantages
i) state certain rules
n) save much money
e) place your things
j) leave your cars, bikes
and boats
o) it depends on
2) Answer the following questions. 1. What is couch surfing?
2. What are the advantages of couch surfing?
3. What are the disadvantages of couch surfing?
4. What kind of people would prefer this kind of holiday?
5. Would you ever consider couch surfing as a sort of a holiday? Why/ why not?
3) Prepare a brief summary of the article in English.
Exercise 13. Read the text about tourism and do the tasks.
