[originaltext]A: Hi, Ellen. How was your vacation?B: Great! I went to Bangkok.

A: Hi, Ellen. How was your vacation?
B: Great! I went to Bangkok.
A: Really? Why did you decide to go them?
B: Well, I have a cousin who lives there. She’ s been trying to get me to take a vacation down there for a long time, and so, finally, she talked me into it.
A: I’ve seen some pictures of Bangkok -the architecture there is really interesting, isn’t it?
B: Yes, it’ s incredible, especially the Grand Palace. The Buddhist temples, too, are very impressive. And I love the spicy Thai food and tropical fruits there.
A: How was the weather when you were there?
B: That’ s about the only thing I didn’ t enjoy. It was really hot and sticky. In fact, April is its hottest month, The best time to go is dining the cool season, which lasts from November to February.
A: Did you go to some other places beside Bangkok?
B: Sure. I went to Pattaya. It’s a famous resort, only two hour’s drive from Bangkok. There’s plenty to enjoy: fine sand, blue sky, clear water, colorful night life...
A: Well, it sure sounds like you had a great time.
B: Oh, I sure did. And I plan to go back there next year. I’ d like to visit Phakot, the biggest island of Thailand. It’s world -famous as a seaside resort.