A holiday in Egypt	

So, did you have a good time?

Yeah, great.

What was it like?

Well, interesting...and quite a culture shock too. We spent a weekend at this oasis in the desert. That was amazing.

Wow. I've always wanted to go into the desert. Did you see the Pyramids?

Yeah. They're a bit touristy, actually. Lots of hustlers trying to rip you off. 

Right, I can imagine. It's always like that at the big attractions, isn't it?  Did you get to do any diving?

We certainly did. We went down to the Red Sea and stayed at this little beach. Completely unspoilt, just a few huts. We more or less had it to ourselves.

Gosh, that sounds brilliant. You really got away from it all, then. What was the food like? I don’t think I’ve ever had Egyptian food.

Mmm. Nothing to write home about really, although we did have some very good seafood at the beach.

Oh well. Anyway, where did you stay?

Well we got a really good deal, actually. We stayed in a four-star place in Luxor. Very reasonable too  - it only worked out at about twenty pounds a night. 

Twenty pounds for a four-star. That is good.   So you'd recommend it, then?

Yes I definitely would. Best holiday I've had in a long time. I'd go again if I got the chance.

Pre-teach:

Oasis

Questions

Did Sam enjoy the oasis?

Did Sam enjoy the pyramids?

Was the beach on the Red Sea busy?

What does Sam think about Egyptian food?

Does Sam think Egypt is a good place to have a holiday?