Most families love to go on holiday together. It is great fun to leave your common life behind and go somewhere different and exciting!

【小题1】 Some people enjoy traveling around cities and visiting museums. Other people prefer outdoor holidays, where you can hike or go boating. Some people like cruises , where the huge ship is like a hotel.

Many families go on holiday in summer, when schools are closed. 【小题2】 In the past, most British families would take their holidays at a British seaside town. However, now many people choose to go abroad instead. One reason for this is to escape （躲藏） the possibility of rain at home!France, Spain and Greece are popular destinations （目的地）.

In the United States, summer holidays often involve a road trip. 【小题3】 It is common to drive hundreds of miles to get to your destination. If the beach is too far away, you could go to one of the national parks. Many people love to enjoy the natural beauty of places such as Yellowstone or the Grand Canyon.

【小题4】 In winter, many people go skiing. The Alps are a very popular place to ski. The mountain scenery is truly wonderful! You can try downhill skiing, cross-country skiing or snowshoeing.

Not matter what kind of holiday you take, there are two things that nearly everyone does. The first is to send postcards to friends and family at home, so they can see a photo of the place where you are. The second is to buy some sort of souvenirs （纪念品） so that you can remember your trip-maybe a T-shirt or an art piece. 【小题5】