Unit 18: Holidays & Travel
Warm-up and Vocabulary
A holiday is a special day or a trip. When we go on holiday, we see new places. When we return, we write emails to our friends about the trip. Let’s learn the words!
| Word | Word Class | Definition (in simple English) |
| holiday | noun | A special day or a trip when you don’t work. |
| travel | verb | To go from one place to another place. |
| beach | noun | A place with sand next to an ocean or sea. |
| mountain | noun | A very high hill. |
| noun | A message you send using a computer. | |
| write | verb | To make words on paper or a screen. |
| visit | verb | To go and see a person or a place. |
| delicious | adjective | Tastes very good. |
Activity 1: Vocabulary Match
Drag the word to the correct picture.
Activity 2: Check Your Vocabulary (Multiple Choice)
Choose the best word to complete the sentence.
Finishing Your Email
In any form of writing, a clear structure is essential for the reader to understand your message. A standard email is built on three key components: the opening, the body, and the conclusion.
1. The Opening
This is the greeting. It says “hello” to the person you are writing to.Â
- Example: Hi Budi,
- Example: Dear Mom,
2. The Body
This is the main part of your email. This is where you outline your main ideas and provide supporting details.Â
- Example: I am on holiday in Bali. The weather is warm and sunny. Yesterday, I visited Kuta beach. I ate delicious ayam betutu.
3. The Concluding Sentence
This is the LAST sentence of your email. It tells the reader “I am finished” and summarizes your main idea or feeling.Â
A good concluding sentence summarizes the main idea. You can use special phrases to start your conclusion.
Concluding Phrases:
- In conclusion, …
- To summarize, …
Or, for an email, you can just say your main feeling.
- It was a great trip.
- I had a wonderful time.
- I was delighted.Â
Example:
Let’s read this email.
To: My Friend
Subject: Hello from Bali!
Hi Budi,
I am on holiday in Bali. The weather is warm and sunny.
Yesterday, I visited Kuta beach. I swam in the water. Today, I ate delicious ayam betutu. I am very happy.
[Write conclusion here…]
What is a good concluding sentence?
- Good: In conclusion, Bali is a wonderful holiday. (This summarizes the main idea.)
- Good: I had a great time in Bali. (This shows the main feeling.)
- Bad: Tomorrow, I will buy a t-shirt. (This is a new idea, not a conclusion.)
Rule: Do not add new information in the concluding sentence.
Skill Practice
Let’s practice finding the best concluding sentence.
Activity 1: Choose the Best Conclusion
Read the short paragraph. Choose the best concluding sentence.
Activity 2: Good or Bad Conclusion?