[originaltext]W: Have you had your holiday for this year yet, Jack? M: Not yet

W: Have you had your holiday for this year yet, Jack?
M: Not yet. I’m taking it at the end of September.
W: Where are you going? Have you made up your mind?
M: Not really. I thought of going to Spain again, but I’ve already been there twice and I’d like to try somewhere new.
W: My brother’s just gone to Mexico for two weeks. I had a card from him yesterday and he seems to be having a good time. Why don’t you go there?
M: That’s O.K. for you well-off people, but I couldn’t possibly afford it. I’m much too hard up at the moment.
W: The air-fare is quite expensive, I admit, but you needn’t spend a lot when you get there.
M: I’ve already spent a lot of money this year. My flat was done up last month, so I haven’t got much to spare for expensive holidays abroad.
W: Oh, I see.
M: Perhaps I’ll just go to Scotland or Ireland in the end. I’ve heard they’re both very beautiful, and I haven’t been to either of them.
W: We went to Ireland two years ago to pay Mary and her husband a visit. They’re in Dublin now.
M: Oh, yes, so they are!
W: If you decide on Ireland you can call in on them. Mary would willingly put you up for a few days, I’m sure.
M: That’s a good idea! I haven’t seen Mary for more than three years and I’d like to know how she’s getting on.
Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
19. What is the reason for the man not going to Spain for his holiday?
20. Why couldn’t the man afford a trip to Mexico?
21. Why does the man think it is a good idea to go to Ireland?