Unlock 2 – Unit 1 – Reading 2 – HOMESTAY HOLIDAYS – Quiz

ByZahid Muzaffar Khan September 15, 2024January 21, 2026

Discover the magic of homestay holidays where you can experience new cultures, languages, and breathtaking landscapes! From the serene Himalayan village of Manang in Nepal to the coastal beauty of southwestern England, and the vibrant city life in Beirut, Lebanon, each family offers a unique home away from home. Join us in exploring local lives, hidden gems, and unforgettable adventures through the eyes of the Atal family, Kate and Julian Foxton, and Chafic and Aline Halwany. Ready to pack your bags?

Homestay Holidays – Interactive Activities

Interactive Activities

Unlock 2 – Unit 1 – Homestay Holidays

Reading Instructions

Before You Begin

Read the passage “Homestay Holidays” in your book.
It is in Unlock 2 – Unit 1 – Reading 2.

Discussion Activities

Discuss these questions with a partner or small group.

🏡 Homestay Preferences

• Which of the three families (Atal, Foxton, or Halwany) would you prefer to stay with?

• Why did you choose that family? Is it the location, the activities, or the weather?

🏙️ City vs. Countryside

• The Atal family lives in a quiet village, while the Halwany family lives in a big city.

• Do you prefer a quiet holiday in nature or a busy holiday in the city? Why?

🧗 Activities

• The Foxton family enjoys surfing and mountain biking. What sports do you like to do on holiday?

• What would you do if you stayed with the Atal family where there are no shops or cinemas?

🎒 Student Life

• The text says homestays are popular with students who want to learn a language.

• Have you ever stayed in a homestay? If not, would you like to try it to improve your English?

Multiple Choice Quiz

Select the correct answer based on the reading passage.

1. Where is the Atal family’s home located?

In the south of Nepal In the Himalayan Mountains Near the sea In a large city

2. Why are homestays popular according to the introduction?

They are expensive and luxurious They offer cheap places to stay They always have swimming pools They are only for local people

3. What facilities are missing in the village of Manang?

Schools and libraries Shops, cinemas, and cafés Friendly people Rivers and mountains

4. Where does the Foxton family live?

In the north of England In a village in the mountains By the sea in the south-west of England In the center of London

5. What activities can you do near the Foxton’s house?

Skiing and snowboarding Surfing, kayaking, and mountain biking Shopping in large malls Visiting cinemas

6. What is a problem for local people in the south-west of England?

The weather is too hot There are too many buses The houses are expensive There are no beaches

7. Where is the Halwany family’s home?

Near the historic city centre of Beirut In a small village in Lebanon By the sea in England In the mountains

8. Why do people come to Beirut according to the text?

To learn English To go surfing To avoid the traffic To learn Arabic and French

9. What is a negative point about living in Beirut?

It is too quiet There are no jobs It can be noisy at night and has traffic The weather is bad

10. Describe the weather in Beirut.

It snows a lot in winter It rains in summer Nice all year round, but rains in winter It is very cold all year

Quiz Results

Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences using words from the list below.

mountains • cinemas • friendly • drive • forests
surfing • expensive • traffic • weather • snow

1. The Atal family lives in the Himalayan .

2. Manang is small and quiet, but it is a very place.

3. In Manang, there are no shops or .

4. The Foxton’s house is a 15-minute to the nearest village.

5. In the south-west of England, there are lots of beaches, rivers, and .

6. The area is great for sports like kayaking and .

7. Houses in the south-west of England are .

8. In Beirut, there is a lot of during the day.

9. The best thing about Beirut is the .

10. It rains in the winter in Beirut, but there is no .

Results

True or False

Decide if the statements are True or False.

1. Homestays are popular with students who want to learn a language.

True False

2. The village of Manang is very large and noisy.

True False

3. You can swim in the rivers near the Atal family home.

True False

4. It is easy to travel around the Foxton’s area without a car.

True False

5. Beirut has many cafes and restaurants that are open late.

True False

Results

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