Hotel de Turismo Social para Mayores: Servicios, Actividades y Accesibilidad

ESSAY: (150-200 words)

The hotel you are running specialises in social tourism. Talk about the problems you have to sort out, the needs you have to meet, the activities on offer in or near the premises, etc.

Our hotel specialises in social tourism. We have noticed that most of this type of tourism involves people over 65 years of age, which is why we have adapted our special prices in collaboration with the Andalusian authorities, as we know that one of the biggest obstacles these people face for leisure and free time is their economic capacity.

In turn, our hotel is tailored to the needs of this specific group of people. We offer many recreational activities, including beach walks, hiking, dancing, games and more, to promote cultural activities and the enjoyment of leisure time for older people. We also organise experiences that promote coexistence and solidarity among the elderly, and intergenerational relationships with the youth through the monitors who accompany them.

Our facilities also feature a multi-purpose room, paddle and tennis courts, miniature golf, yoga, and more.

Importantly, our hotel is accessible to disabled persons, and within our staff there is a team dedicated to these guests.

Rewrite these sentences in the passive.

• They gave us very expensive gifts.

Very expensive gifts were given to us.

• We spent a lot of money at the supermarket.

A lot of money was spent at the supermarket.

• She told the police about the robbery.

The robbery was told to the police by her.

• We entertain our guests in the lounge.

Our guests are entertained in the lounge.

• Did the mechanic repair your van?

Was your van repaired by the mechanic?

B – REPHRASING. Write a sentence meaning exactly the same as the first one and include the word given on the right.

1- It only takes twenty minutes to drive to the airport. TWENTY-MINUTE

It is a twenty-minute drive to the airport.

2- It was careless of him to leave the tourists on their own. SHOULD

He shouldn't have left the tourists on their own.

3- The weather was so cold that we couldn't go out. SUCH

It was such cold weather that we couldn't go out.

4- Sheila doesn't agree with John's way of thinking. APPROVE

Sheila doesn't approve of John's way of thinking.

5- It was difficult for Jim to overcome his problems. DIFFICULTY

Jim had difficulty overcoming his problems.

6- Although he has failed all his exams, he seems very happy. DESPITE

Despite failing all his exams, he seems very happy.

Britain is a country of beautiful 1) landscapes and historic interest where the traveller can enjoy a great 2) variety of scenery within short distances. Camping or caravanning is an excellent way to see Britain. You can go as you please without 3) sticking to a set programme, enjoy the country air and have a lot of fun. Wherever you stay, you can use your park as a base 4) for sightseeing and touring the surrounding area.

As the birthplace of camping, Britain has a large number of parks of 5) all kinds, from small quiet parks to big 6) noisy parks offering a wide range of facilities and entertainment. Many have a restaurant, bar, nightclub, regular barbecues and evening entertainment (e.g. dinner dance, cabaret).

An increasing number of parks now make ideal centres for an activity holiday. Fishing, sailing and golfing are just three of the most popular activities offered by 7) more and more parks. Many also have indoor swimming pools, tennis 8) courts, games rooms and provide a wide range of facilities and activities 9) to keep the children amused.

10) Most of the parks admit tents, touring and motor caravans and provide a whole range of central facilities for the tourer. Many have caravan holiday homes for hire. These are often very spacious, luxurious and well equipped with two to three good-sized bedrooms, a lounge with comfortable furnishings and a separate dining area. Many have modern conveniences 11) such as colour televisions, fridges, hot showers, 12) en suite bathrooms and microwaves. 13) Besides caravan holiday homes, many parks also have chalets and lodges for hire designed and equipped to the same standard. All are truly a home from home, giving you the facilities and freedom you need to enjoy your holiday.

To help you select the type of park 14) to suit you, with the facilities and standards you require, the British Graded Holiday Parks Scheme symbols, featured in the entries, will be of great assistance. Each park involved in this scheme 15) has been visited by an independent assessor and graded according to the standard and quality of the facilities available.

Many parks are open 16) all year and can be an excellent way to have a short break in the spring, autumn and even in the winter months. Prices will be 17) cheaper than during the main season and many facilities will still be available (although it might be wise to check).

If you intend to stay in a popular holiday area during the 18) high season (June to September), you are advised to book in advance. It is essential either to send written confirmation of any 19) reservations or to arrive very early 20) at your chosen park.

Give synonyms / Give antonyms

• Remarkable: Notable / to land: take off
• a day's trip: an excursion / to be very good at (not bad): to be worse at
• a great deal of: a lot of / to dislike (not like): to be fond of
• to unwind: to relax / outdoor: indoor
• in the whole world: all over the world / I'd prefer: hate
• the youth: infancy / early life / the youth: maturity
• cuisine: cooking / huge: small / tiny
• to be banned: to be forbidden / to remember: to forget
• to purchase: to buy / a purchaser: a seller / a vendor
• grotty: beggarly / grotty: spotless