Vocabulary words and expressions 8.
thoughtful a kind deed or action introduce to present someone or oneself by name origin the beginning of something evidence proof of the existence of something
cannibalistic act of eating human flesh
genocide systematic killing of all people from a
national, ethnic or religious group
stronghold place that can be easily defended
dwindled to decrease little by little; get smaller
coup sudden overthrow of government
priority the state of having great importance
lush producing vigorous rich growth
cricket popular sport played in Europe
medicinal having to do with medicine
skepticism a doubting attitude; unbelieverRelated Articles
Where should we go on holiday?
Sandra Marttinen
Sandra has decided to take a vacation. But where should she go? The question is best answered by making an appointment with a travel agent. She invites her friend, Donita to go with her. At the agency
travel agent a professional trip planner tropical a hot, humid climate cruise ship passenger ship for leisure vacation
Comprehension questions 1. Why does Sandra want to go on a vacation? 2. Does she want to go to Alaska? 3. Why doesn’t Donita want to go to Hawaii?
