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that they can go out by themsolves. Moro than 80% of teenagers interviewed
preferred an outdoor adventuro of some sort on holiday. There are many
activity holidays which cater for teenagors, but choose a location which is
exotic, if you have the budget. Some resorts offer discounts for teenagers.
A resounding 99% of the tcenagers I spokc to recommended package holidays,
particularly where you stay at a specially-designed resort, like Club Med.
Hovvever, parents felt they were a bit too controlled, and they didn’t see enough of
theừ children. The beauty of Club Med (or similar style) holidays is that you can
do as little or as much as you want. Typical activities include horse-riding, tootball
training - and therc’s even a circus school at one Club Med resort!

Most teenagers thought that the othcr side of the world was more
interesting than anything to be found in Europe. And the destination on
most wish lists was Australia. Those who had visited Down Under claimed it
was the best holiday they had ever experienced, with or without their
parents. Teenagers might visit later, in their gap year, so why not see what
it’s like before they go hy themselves?
A fínal word on holidays to avoid. A big thumbs down from teenagers for
vvalking, fishing or cycling holidays. Or any holiday with “leisurely”
mentioned anywhere in the brochure. And if you are planning a holiday to
improve your tecnagers’ minds, forget it. They also rejected any holiday that
claims to be cultural, romantic, scenic or relaxing.
Wherever you decide to go this year, I hope you all enjoy it - as a family!

1. Teenagers generally go on holiday with their parents because they
A. don’t have any choice.
B. don’t want to cause problems.
c. are being punished for something.
D. like to makc their family happy.

2. What does Desmond Morris say is most important to teenagers?
A. being on holiday
B. being with other teenagers
c. getting away from thcir parents
D. helping their parents

3. Why can Christmas be a difficult time?
A. People think no effort is needed.
B. Teenagers refuse to help.
c. Many peoplc lose their jobs.
D. It’s not easy for families to meet.

4. Teenagers prefer to go on holiday to countries
A. that are more popular with tourists.
B. where they can go to the beach.
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