Variant 1 You could have come first and won the race if you … faster

23. What do British people fancy talking about?

A) weather B) mood and opinion C) variability D) winds

24. The passage discusses all of the following except ...

A) expression about people which refers to the weather

B) unpredictable weather condition in Great Britain.

C) British people's opinions about winds.

D) geographical location of Great Britain in the upper hemisphere.
This summer Britons are predicted to spend £6 billion on package holidays. According to a new survey, the happiest holiday-makers are those who book with small specialist companies. The survey suggests that choosing the right tour company may be more important than choosing the right resort or hotel. So, how can you make sure you end up with the sort of holiday you had in mind? lf your budget is tight, work out exactly what you can afford. Then, find a travel agent who has time to listen to your requirements. This can be hard though as many large high street chains set sales targets for their staff, and may even limit, the amount of time employees spends per customer.