TRAVEL AND HOLIDAYS, TRANSPORT
UNIT 1
MAKING ARRANGEMENTS TO SEE THE WORLD
LEAD-IN
|1 [pic] Work in pairs. Interview your partner using these |[pic] |
|questions. | |
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|1 Are you fond of travelling? | |
|2 Do you usually plan your holiday? | |
|3 Do you usually book tickets for a plane/train in advance? | |
|4 Do you arrange your holiday? | |
2 Work in pairs. You are making arrangements for a tour/ holiday. Put the following activities in the logical way. Check your answers with the rest of the group.
• decide where to go
• buy a package tour
• say good-bye to your friends/relatives
• pack a bag for a journey
• decide on the way of travelling
• go to a travel agency
• set off for a journey
• think over your summer plans
• make a list of things to do
3 Work in pairs. These two conversations are mixed up. Put them in the correct order. The first line for each is done for you. Where did the conversation happen? Then listen to the tape to check your answers.
Conversation 1
• Yes, change at Crewe. That’s £43, please.
• Single or return?
• Could I have a ticket to Liverpool, please? √
• Day return, please. Do I have to change?
• Here you are. What platform does it leave home?
• Number 8.
Conversation 2
• Window, please. No smoking.
• Yes, here you are.
• Just these two cases. Is the flight on time?
• Thank you. Would you like an aisle or window seat?
• Yes, it is. Here’s your boarding card. The flight is boarding at 10.20 from gate 8.
• Could I have your ticket and passport please? √
• OK. And how much luggage have you got?
|[pic] READING |
|4 You are going to read the text about the history of world’s|[pic] |
|package tours. Before you read, discuss the following | |
|questions. | |
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|• What might the text tell you about? | |
|• What do the collocations ‘mass tourism’, ‘package tour’, | |
|‘traveller’s cheque’ mean? | |
| | |
|5 Fill the gaps using the words from the text below. | |
| flight transfer accommodation package tour |
|self-catering optional charge facilities |
1 It’s an hour’s … to Paris from home.
2 A … holiday is one where you stay in a place where you can cook your own food.
3 A … is a completely planned holiday arranged by a company at a fixed price, which includes travel, hotels, meals, etc.
4 If something is … , you don’t have to do it or use it, but you can choose to if you want.
5 … is the amount of money you have to pay for goods or services.
6 … means a place for someone to stay, live or work in.
7 … are rooms, equipment or service provided for particular purposes.
8 … is something that has been moved from one place to another.
6 Read the text about the first package tours. Decide if the following statements (1-10) are True or False.
|Statements |True |False |
|1 Travel was very expensive before the middle of the nineteenth century. | | |
|2 Thomas Cook was a travel agent in 1841. | | |
|3 The first public trip was in 1845. | | |
|4 The Great Exhibition was in Liverpool. | | |
|5 The first trip outside Britain went to France. | | |
|6 In 1866 he opened an office in London. | | |
|7 Some tourists wanted to visit the Civil War battlefields. | | |
|8 The Cooks stayed in hotels in the Holy Land. | | |
|9 The traveller’s cheque allowed people to travel without large amounts of cash. | | |
|10 Thomas Cook died in 1891. | | |
These days, most people choose a package tour, especially when they go abroad on holiday. They pay for their travel and accommodation in their own country and they take traveller’s cheques which they exchange for local money when they arrive in the foreign country. But in the past it was very different. In fact, before the middle of the nineteenth century travelling for pleasure was rare and very expensive, and only a few rich people travelled abroad. The man who changed all this and brought in the age of mass tourism was Thomas Cook.
Thomas Cook was a printer in Leicester, England and the secretary of a local church organisation. In 1841 it was his job to arrange rail travel for members of his church to a meeting in Loughborough a round trip of twenty-two miles. This was the world’s first package trip. After this first success, he organised many more for his church. Then in 1845 he advertised a package tour to Liverpool for the general public, and before it took place he went to Liverpool to meet the hotel staff, and check the accommodation and restaurants.
He then started to organise trips all over Britain, including the Great Exhibition in London. In 1851 he published the world’s first travel magazine which had details of trips, advice to travellers and articles and reports about the places to visit.
In 1855 he took his first group of tourists to Paris and later that year led a tour of Belgium, Germany and France. The following year he opened an office in London, which his son John Mason managed. They introduced a circular ticket, which gave the traveller a single ticket to cover one journey instead of a number of tickets from all the railway companies involved.
In 1866 the first group of European tourists visited New York and the Civil War battlefields of Virginia. In 1868 the Cooks went to the Holy Land with tents because there were no hotels there at that time.
It was dangerous to carry large amounts of cash, so in 1874 Cook introduced an early form of traveller’s cheque, which travellers could cash at a number of hotels and banks around the world.
Thomas Cook died in 1892 at the age of 84. The age of the package tour and mass tourism was born.
7 Discuss the following questions.
1 When and where was the world’s first package trip arranged?
2 What was it like?
3 What did the Cooks introduce to make travelling easier and more comfortable than it was before?
4 What do you think the price for a package holiday includes?
5 Are package holidays widely spread in your country?
8 Read the dialogue between a travel agent (A) and a customer (C) who are talking about one of package holidays called 'from £599 all-inclusive'. For questions 1-7, choose the correct letter A, B, or C.
|1 ‘From £599’ means |A the lowest price. |
| |B the highest price. |
| |C only bed and breakfast inclusive. |
|2 You can eat |A in your own room. |
| |B in self-catering apartments. |
| |C at any of the resort restaurants. |
|3 If you buy a room package |A bed and breakfast will be included. |
| |B bed and breakfast won’t be included. |
| |C you’ll have to pay extra money for meals. |
|4 Half board means |A all meals included. |
| |B high price. |
| |C two meals included. |
|5 ‘From £599’ package |A includes optional excursions. |
| |B includes some facilities. |
| |C doesn’t include organised trips. |
|6 The ‘From £599’ package’s price depends on |A adults sharing the room. |
| |B how many people share the room. |
| |C the room rate. |
|7 There are discounts |A if you choose a standard room. |
| |B if under three adults share the room. |
| |C for the under 10s. |
|С: So what does 'from £599 all-inclusive' mean? |
|A: You pay one price for everything. |
|С: Everything? Really? |
|A: The price includes flights, transfers, and accommodation at the resort. |
|С: What about meals? |
|A: Let me explain. You can choose from different packages: room only, bed and breakfast, half board, or full board. Room only is the|
|cheapest package, at £599, but you have to buy your meals separately in the hotel restaurants. This option also includes some |
|self-catering apartments with their own kitchen, but they are more expensive. |
|С: So bed and breakfast is only breakfast? |
|A: That's right. Half board means breakfast and dinner are included, full board includes all meals. You pay a higher price for full |
|board, but it usually works out |
|С: OK, and what else is not included in the £599? |
|A: Optional excursions, and cheaper overall. You can eat at any of the resort restaurants, there's a small charge for some |
|facilities. For example, a sports massage costs £10. |
|С: I see. And are there any additional charges? |
|A: Well, the price is based on two adults sharing a room. There's a single supplement for one person occupying a double room. |
|That's around £200 - it depends on the room rate. |
|С: And what about discounts? |
|A: Well, there's a 15% reduction for a third adult sharing a standard room. And there's a reduced rate of 25% for children under |
|ten. |
|С: And is this the price per person? |
|A: Yes, that's right. Would you like to take one of our brochures? Then you can think about it. |
9 Say about package holidays.
❖ What a package holiday (tour) is.
❖ What types of package holidays might be.
❖ How they differ from each other.
❖ Which package holiday you would choose and why.
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|LISTENING |
10 Listen to the announcement at a London railway station and at an airport. For each question (1-6), fill in the missing information in the numbered space.
11 You will hear two different versions of how the women made some of their preparations for journeys. Before you listen, look through the activities the women did and make guesses about what you will hear.
* where the women went
* if they were organised people
* how they prepared for the journeys
* what types of tours there were
12 Now listen to the recordings. For versions 1-2, write activities A-L next to each version. There is an example at the beginning of the task.
Example: Version 1 - I
Version 1 Version 2
Activities
A went to Malaysia
B ordered a taxi
C phoned up a local cattery
D made a list
E got travel insurance
F ordered traveller’s cheque
G got some injections
H bought a suitcase
I went to Tunisia
K was organised
L wasn’t organised
13 Discuss the following questions in small groups. (You are given 3 min.)
• Are you an organised person?
• Do you make a list of everything you have to do in advance?
• Do you take out any insurance with a travel agency?
• Is it important for you to have a guidebook when you set off for a journey?
• Do you like to know anything about the place you are going to?
• Do you check everything (the doors and windows, the gas and electricity) before starting a journey?
• Do you have to get any injections before leaving for a foreign country?
• Do you arrange for anyone to come to your house for looking after your pets, flowers?
• Do you leave your valuables (jewellery and all the sort of things) at home or give them to your neighbour?
VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
14 Fill in the correct word(s) from the list below. Use the words only once. Choose any three collocations and make sentences. Activity 5 can be helpful to you.
|cash foreign country travel pleasure abroad staff ticket cover package tour large amount |
|of cash |
|1 take a …………………………. |6 the hotel ……………………… |
|2 go……………………………… |7 a single ……………………….. |
|3 pay for the …………………… |8 …………….………..a journey |
|4 arrive in the ………………… |9 carry a ……………………… |
|5 travel for……………………… |10 ……….a traveller’s cheque |
15 Make the explanations below with a word(s) from the box. Consult the lexical commentaries given in the workbook.
Example: Airport - This is the place you go to catch your plane.
|the check-in desk duty-free shop hand luggage (a carry-on bag) |
|trolley airport visa the gate baggage (luggage) plane ticket seat a boarding card |
|passport control Bureau De Change security control departure lounge |
1 This is the place you go to catch your plane.
2 This is a general word to refer to all bags that you take with you.
3 This is a general word that refers to the little bag that you take with you on the plane.
4 This is the little ‘vehicle’ with wheels that you use to carry your bag.
5 This is the piece of paper that gives you permission to fly on the plane.
6 This is the long table where you go to show the airline your ticket and to check in your bags.
7 At the check-in desk they ask you what kind of this you want: a window one, or an aisle one.
8 This is the special card that they give you that permits you to board the plane.
9 This is the area where you show your passport and try to prove that you are who you say you are.
10 This is the area you pass through where they check you have no dangerous WMD (Weapons of Mass Destruction) on you.
11 This is the large area where you wait for your plane.
12 This is the shop where you can buy presents for your friends and family at supposedly duty-free prices.
13 This is the type of bank you can change your money into other currency.
14 This is the area where you wait immediately before boarding your plane. It’s a final part of your journey in the airport.
15 It’s a special stamp in your passport to go to some foreign countries.
16 Look at the pictures below. Match the signs (1-10) to the definitions (a-j).
Signs
17 Choose three people and three places from the following list. Write a sentence explaining what each one is. Use the language in the box below to help you.
• air hostess
• baggage hall
• check-in desk
• customs officer
• departure lounge
• duty-free shop
• immigration officer
• information desk
• passenger
• pilot
• snack bar
|Useful language |
|This is someone who … |
|This is the person who … This is the place |
|where … |
Example:
This is someone who flies an aeroplane. (pilot)
18 Work with a partner. Read aloud what you have written. Your partner will guess which person or place you are describing.
19 Match one word from column A and one word from column B to make a typical combination. Give each combination of words a definition, and make sentences of your own.
Example: travel + agent
|Column A |Column B |
|1 boarding |a tour |
|2 check-in |b holiday |
|3 departure |c control |
|4 guided |d building |
|5 in-flight |e lounge |
|6 insurance |f desk |
|7 package |g card |
|8 passport |h service |
|9 terminal |i cheques |
|10 traveller’s |j policy |
|11 room |k entertainment |
20 Read the descriptions and give a word for each one. The first letter is already there. There is one space for each other letter in the word. Write the word for each question (1-10)
1 It’s a person who is employed to
receive clients. r_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
2 It’s a movable bridge from a plane to the land. g_ _ _ _ _ _
3 It’s money paid by citizens to the government. t_ _
4 It’s a department of government that collects
import duties. c_ _ _ _ _ _
5 It’s a person whose work is to carry luggage
at railway stations. p_ _ _ _ _
6 It’s a wheeled vehicle for passengers on a
railway train. c_ _ _ _ _ _ _
7 It’s a structure of wood, iron, etc. built out
into the sea as a landing stage. p_ _ _
8 This is a general word to refer to all bags
that you take with you. l_ _ _ _ _ _
9 It’s an office for the sale of tickets (for travel). b_ _ _ _ _ _ o_ _ _ _ _
21 Find the hidden words in this square, to complete the sentences below. You can read some from left to right, some from top to bottom, and some diagonally.
|O |R |
23 Fill in the gaps with one of the words from the list below. Then cover the text and say what the process of choosing a holiday is.
| |
|reservation • destination • travel agent • brochures • accommodation |
|• book • travel agency |
Choosing a holiday
The easiest way to (1)_______ a holiday is through a (2) ______. The procedure usually involves looking through a number of glossary (3) _______ to find a suitable holiday (4) _______. The (5)______ is able to offer valuable information and advice. Once you’ve chosen the ideal holiday spot you can inquire about tickets, length of stay and type of (6)______. If you find what you’re looking for you can pay a deposit to secure your (7)_______ .
24 Complete the sentences with the suitable word from the box.
|injections airport list checking insurance package organised journey suitcase |
|book |
1 I’m a very … person.
2 The people who set off for a long journey must get travel … with the company.
3 Before going away on a journey she made a … of things to do.
4 As it was a … holiday, the … was arranged there.
5 I always make a point of … my passport.
6 A taxi took me to the … .
7 She bought a big … because she was going to be staying for a long time in a foreign country.
8 A traveller’s cheque makes our … much easier.
9 She got some … many weeks before her journey.
10 I don’t like travelling without an interesting ….
25 Read the text below. For questions 1-10, choose the correct letter A, B, C or D.
Packing for a trip turns out to be a complicated thing, especially if you are doing it (0) A the first time. Inexperienced (1)________ can benefit from consulting an (2)________ beforehand. Those who are not practical enough, take along too many unnecessary (3) ________. Experienced travellers have a tendency to travel (4)________, which is very wise indeed. Clothes made of wash-and-wear materials are the most practical for (5)________ men and women. Beach wear-shorts, swimming suits and robes– are a must for seaside
holidays and beach resorts. Even (6)________ the trip is going to be a warm country one should take (7)________ clothes for cool evenings. All tourists are advised to take (8)________ jeans and a lightweight raincoat or a folding umbrella and (9)________shoes. The success of your holiday largely depends (10)________how appropriate the choice of clothes was.
|0 |A for |B during |C in |D at |
|1 |A guests |B travelers |C customers |D visitors |
|2 |A clerk |B receptionist |C agent |D steward |
|3 |A units |B items |C points |D numbers |
|4 |A easy |B light |C hard |D difficult |
|5 |A or |B either |C nether |D both |
|6 |A though |B although |C as |D so |
|7 |A hot |B cold |C warm |D boiling |
|8 |A along |B after |C off |D on |
|9 |A convenient |B appropriate |C comfortable |D suitable |
|10 |A on |B from |C out |D in |
26 [pic] Work in pairs. Discuss the following questions.
• Is packing a problem with you or not? Why?
• Do you prefer to travel light or with much luggage? Why?
• What do you usually take along?
27 Jane is in a travel agent's. Complete her part of the conversation using the words given.
Assistant Good morning. Can I help you?
Jane 1 (book / number of nights / place)
Assistant Certainly. When would you like to travel?
Jane 2 (day and time)
Assistant How much do you want to spend?
Jane 3 (cost)
Assistant Do you want bed and breakfast or half board?
Jane 4 (type of accommodation wanted)
Assistant How would you like to travel?
Jane 5 (type of transport)
Assistant How many people are travelling with you?
Jane 6 (number of people)
Assistant Right. This is what we can offer you.
28 Match each sentence A-H with a suitable response 1-8. Use each response once only.
|A May I see your ticket, please? |1 Have I? |
|B Would you like a window seat or an aisle seat? | |
|C Could you place your bag on the luggage belt? |2 Erm, no. |
|D Did you pack the bag yourself, sir? | |
|E Do you have any firearms, hazardous material or sharp instruments |3 Yes, I did. |
|in your bag? | |
|F You have exceeded the maximum baggage allowance of 20 kg. |4 Oh, a window seat, please. |
|G May I remind you that no livestock may be taken on board our | |
|aircraft. | |
|H You need to check in at gate 23. Have a nice flight. |5 Oh, thank you very much. |
| | |
| |6 Oh, er, yes, er. There. |
| | |
| |7 Oh, why didn’t you tell me before? |
| | |
| |8 Yes, certainly. Here you are. |
AUXILIARY VERB – QUESTIONS AND SHORT ANSWERS
|Questions Short answers |
|Present Simple |
| |
|Are you/they keen on plane? Yes, I am. No, I am not. |
|Yes, they are. No, they aren’t. |
|Is he/she keen on plane? Yes, he/she is. No, he/she isn’t. |
| |
|Past Simple |
|Was travel expensive? Yes, it was. No, it wasn’t. |
|Were you/they planning the trip. Yes, they were. No, they weren’t. |
|Did you organise the trip? Yes, I did. No, I didn’t. |
|Present Perfect |
|Have you/they been to London? Yes, I/they have. No, I/they haven’t. |
|Has he/she been to London? Yes, he/she has. No, he/she hasn’t. |
|Past Perfect |
|Had he called you before he arrived? Yes, he had. No, he hadn’t. |
| |
|Modals |
|Can you see him off? Yes, I can. No, I can’t. |
| |
|You can use who, what or which to ask about the subject of the sentence. |
|You don’ use the auxiliary. |
|Who organised the first package trip? |
| |
|You can use who, what or which and other question words to ask about the object of the sentence. You use the auxiliary. |
|Who did he take on the first package trip? 500 workers. |
| |
|Compare: |
|Subject Who introduced traveller’s cheques? The passengers. |
|Object What did they introduce? Traveller’s cheques |
QUESTION WORDS
|Question word |Subject question |object question |
|Who |Who went on a tour? |Who did you go with? |
|What |What caused the problem? |What vehicle did you use? |
| | | |
|What kind of |What kind of transport do you use? |What kind of hotels do you stay in? |
| |Which book is sold most? |Which picture do you like? |
|Which |Whose luggage was unpacked? |Whose luggage did they carry there? |
|Whose |How many tourists came here? |How many sights did you visit? |
| | | |
|How many | |Why did you miss the train? |
| | |When did you go to England? |
| | |How do I get to the airport? |
|Why | |How far is it from here? |
|When | |How long does it take to get there? |
|How | |How often do you hire a boat for journeys?. |
|How far | | |
|How long | | |
| | | |
|How often | | |
29 Work in pairs. Write questions about making arrangements for your last holiday.
Example:
Did you take a package tour? Yes, I did.
1 _______________________________ No, I didn’t.
2 _______________________________ Yes, I did.
3 _______________________________ No, it didn’t.
4 _______________________________ No, I didn’t
5_______________________________ Yes, it was.
6 _______________________________ Yes, I did.
7 _______________________________ No, I didn’t.
8 _______________________________ Yes, I did.
30 Make questions by changing the word order with the given auxiliary verb.
Example:
tomorrow / Tom / arrive / here WILL
Will Tom arrive here tomorrow?
1 he / by air / go……………………………? DID
2 prefer / people / by train / travelling……………………? DO
3 to leave / the train / ready……………………………….? WAS
4 looking for / they / empty seats…………………………? WERE
5 luggage / the porters / carrying ………………………...? ARE
6 time / it / to start…………………………………………..? IS
7 leave / the ship / on time / the harbour…………………? DOES
8 the things / you / finished / packing……………………..? HAVE
9 the platform / left / just / the train………………………..? HAS
10 to have / like / you / a window seat ……………………? WOULD
31 Make questions with who or what.
Example:
They were given a receipt after removing the luggage. WHO
Who was given a receipt after removing the luggage?
1 The Inter-Rail 26+ Pass gives you unlimited second-class
rail travel in the nineteen European countries. WHAT
2 The guide met the group of tourists at the airport. WHO
3 Everyone was looking forward to their dinner. WHO
4 The hotel was fully booked. WHAT
5 By that time the coach had gone. WHAT
6 Robert used to love visiting Italy. WHO
7 The Harpers are planning to go on holiday round Europe. WHO
8 Patti always unplugs all the electrical appliances before going
away on a long journey. WHO
9 Namibia is a really brilliant place for a trip. WHAT
10 Zue’s parents aren’t keen on planes. WHO
32 Make questions. (Look at the answers before you write the questions.)
Example:
(where / from?) Where are you from? From London originally.
|(where / train / stop?) |At platform 1. |
|(how long / you / stay / there?) |For two weeks. |
| | |
|(he / enjoy / the trip?) |Yes, very much. |
| | |
|(when / she / set off / for the journey?) |In a week. |
| | |
|(you / make a list of things to do?) |Yes, always. |
| | |
|(how much / luggage / they / take along?) |I don’t know. |
| | |
|(how often / she / go / on holiday?) |Usually once a year. |
| | |
|(where / you / go / next year?) |We don’t know yet. |
| | |
|(how much / package holiday / cost?) |It’s not expensive. |
|(what / price / include?) |Flights and accommodation. |
33 Work in pairs. Take turns. Make questions to underlined words with who or what.
Example:
Somebody met him. Who met him?
1 I chose a package tour.
2 The travel agent offered interesting information.
3 They won’t meet Brian tonight.
4 Passengers check their luggage at the check-in desk.
5 Ed has exceeded the luggage allowance.
6 They can’t afford such an expensive holiday.
7 Your bag weighs more than 25 kg.
8 Tim reached London safely.
9 His plane was delayed because of bad weather conditions.
10 I’m packing my luggage now.
34 Put the word in brackets in the correct order. All the sentences are questions.
Example:
(when / built the bridge / was) - When was the bridge built?
1 (how / you / to the destination / did / get) _________________?
2 (why / delayed / the flight / was) ________________________?
3 (when / you / a ticket / will / book) _______________________?
4 (why / travelling / do / people / like)______________________?
5 (what / do / the person / leaving home / did before)______________________________________________?
6 (where / you / to go / planning / are)______________________?
7 (how long / staying / there / you / are)_____________________?
8 (why / they / have to / get injections / did)__________________________?
9 (how much / they / have / for / their luggage / paid)_________________?
10 (how many / at the station / people / there / were)______________________?
35 A customer is calling a travel agent to change a ticket. Complete the dialogue extract with what, where, when, which, as in the example.
Mr Woods: Could I alter my ticket, please?
Agent: Certainly. (1) What is the flight number, Mr Woods?
Mr Woods: BA 539 to New York.
Agent: (2)______ date is your flight?
Mr Woods: It’s 16th May.
Agent: OK. (3)______ sort of ticket have you got?
Mr Woods: It’s an open ticket, and I paid the full fare.
Agent: Fine. (4)______ would you like to change, sir?
Mr Woods: I have to go a few days earlier.
Agent: (5)______ do you want to leave?
Mr Woods: I want to leave on 12th or 13th May.
Agent: (6)______ date would you prefer?
Mr Woods: 12th May would be better.
Agent: OK. I’ll see what I can do. (7)______ can I contact you?
Mr Woods: At my office. It’s 081-354 3385.
Agent: I’ll see what I can do and call you back. Goodbye.
Mr Woods: Goodbye.
REPORTED QUESTIONS
| |
|When we ask for information, we often say Do you know …? / Could you tell me |
|… ? etc. If you begin a question like this, the word order is different from a simple |
|question. The word order in indirect questions is the same as in the statements |
|(subject + verb). |
|Compare: |
|Where has Tom gone? (simple question) |
|but |
|Do you know where Tom has gone? (not ‘Do you know where has Tom gone?’) |
36 Convert these direct questions into indirect questions.
Example:
How old are you? – Would you mind telling me how old you are?
1 What’s the time?………………………………………………………………………?
2 When is the next flight to Amsterdam?……………………………………………..?
3 Is this your suitcase?………………………………………………………………….?
4 When does the flight from Istanbul arrive?………………………………………....?
5 How many times a year do you fly?…………………………………………………?
6 Have you got any seats on the ten o’clock flight?…………………………………?
7 Is there a phone near hear?………………………………………………………….?
8 Why are there no trains on Sundays?……………………………………………….?
9 Where are you going?…………………………………………………………………?
10 Is a visa compulsory? .………………………………………………………………?
37 Make a new sentence from the question in brackets.
1 (Where has Tom gone?) Do you know where Tom has gone?
2 (How many international flights does Heathrow handle?) Have you any idea how many ………………………………………………………………………………………?
3 (Where is the police station?) Could you tell me where …………………………..?
4 (What time can we reach our destination?) Can you tell us what time ………….?
5 (When does the train land?) Could you tell me when ……………………………..?
6 (What time did they leave?) Do you know what time ……………………………...?
7 (What is the best way to see San Francisco?) Can you tell us what…………….?
8 (Is it necessary to stay near the departures notice boards?)
Could you tell me ………………………………………………..?
9 (Do you find airports very exciting places to be?) Can you tell me ……………?
10 (How did he use to get to New York?) Do you know how……………………….?
38 Rewrite these sentences in the correct order.
1 you me is where can tell the station?
2 to Florida you do any know are there cheap if flights?
3 please this form you in fill could?
4 ask mind do some you if I you questions?
5 a clerk you would mind is free until waiting?
6 you me the brochures are show where winter-sun can?
7 when leaves the train next to know would I like?
8 tell me you spend to could much how you wish?
9 you would repeating mind that?
10 if I do the details you mind just check?
|[pic] SPEAKING |
39 Work in pairs. You have the opportunity to take some time out to travel with a friend. (You are given 1 minute for the preparation)
• Decide what country you want to visit.
• Make a list of the things you need to do in advance.
• Make a list of clothing you will need to take with you.
40 Work in pairs. Look at the picture and answer these questions. Use the words in the box.
suitcase young wearing packing bedroom nervous clothes holiday abroad woman jeans raincoat umbrella wash materials
|41 Look at the picture. Describe what you can see in the picture. |[pic] |
|Use the words in the box. Talk about: | |
| | |
|* where the picture was taken | |
|* the people | |
|* what they are doing | |
|* the things you can see | |
|* what they are probably talking about | |
|jacket phone writing curly arrangements brochures discussing travel agency shelf desk trip |
|pen guidebook |
42 Now compare and contrast the two pictures. What is common and different between them?
43 [pic] Work in pairs. Look at these phrases and divide them into things a customer (C) would probably say and things a travel agent (A) would probably say. Then use the phrases and the information in the adverts below. Act out a dialogue between a customer (you) and a travel agent (your partner).
|Phrases |C |A |
|• I’d like to book … | | |
|• Certainly when would you …? | | |
|• I’m afraid that’s not available, but you could … | | |
|•I was wondering if …? | | |
|• Could you tell me …? | | |
|• That’ll cost … | | |
|• Can I pay by …? | | |
|[pic]WRITING |
44 This is part of a letter you received from an English penfriend.
Now write a letter (in about 100-120 words), telling your penfriend about
• buying a package tour (type? where? when? how much?);
• making preparations (get some injections, etc.);
• packing suitable clothes and other necessities;
The following words and phrases can be useful to write the letter.
• bed and breakfast/ full board
• make the reservation
• book a single/return ticket
• a window/aisle seat
• the fare
• have injections
• arrange someone to look after the house/pets
• get a suitcase
• travel light/take along
Before writing a letter, decide how your answer will begin and end. Match the sentence halves. Which three sentences can you use at the beginning of a letter? Which three sentences can you use at the end of a letter?
1 Thank you very much … a hearing about your travelling.
2 I hope … b and tell me about the travel arrangement.
3 It was great … c your interesting letter.
4 Write back soon … d to get your letter.
5 I’m looking forward to … e for your letter.
6 I’ve just read … f you’ll write back soon.
UNIT 2
MAKE HASTE SLOWLY
LEAD-IN
|[pic] [pic] |1 [pic] Work in pairs. Ask your partner the following questions. |
|[pic] | |
| |Which forms of public transport do you use? Which do you use most?|
| |Which form of transport do you like/dislike? Why? Use expressions |
| |like: |
| |I love / hate / can’t stand / don’t mind going by bus. |
2 Work in groups and list some different means of transport. Then discuss these questions.
▪ What are the advantages and disadvantages of each one for long or short distances?
▪ How do you prefer to travel? Why?
3 Are these statements true or false in your experience?
1 Trains are more reliable than buses.
2 Train fares are more expensive than bus fares.
3 Train journeys are more interesting than bus journeys.
4 Cars are more convenient than buses.
5 Railway stations are nicer places than bus stations.
6 Travelling by plane is more comfortable than travelling by train.
7 Travelling by boat is cheaper than travelling by any means of transport.
4 [pic] Work in pairs. You will hear six short scenes. Say what happens in each one. Use the words in the box.
|fill land pay stop check in drive off get in get on driver ticket seat petrol baggage platform|
|passenger stewardess |
Example: The first scene takes place on a taxi stop. A taxi is coming to …
[pic] READING
5 You will read an article about different kinds of vehicles. Before you read, discuss the following questions.
• What kind(s) of transport do you use when you travel for pleasure?
• Have you ever managed to go on board one of the largest liners? What did you see there?
6 Match the words in the box with their definitions (1-10).
| bicycle landing-stage top deck bridge harbour steamer porter |
|airfield crew pier |
1 It’s a large ship that uses steam to produce power.
2 It’s the outside top level of a ship that you can walk on.
3 It’s a wooden structure onto which passengers and goods are landed from boats.
4 These are people working on a ship, plane, etc.
5 It’s a structure built over a river, road, etc. that allows people or vehicles to cross from one side to the other.
6 It’s an area of water next to the land where the water is calm, so that ships are safe when they are inside it.
7 It’s a structure that is built out into the water so that boats can stop next to it.
8 It’s a place where planes can fly from.
9 It’s someone whose job is to carry traveller’s bags at railway stations, airports, etc.
10 It’s a two-wheeled vehicle that you ride by pushing its pedals with your feet.
7 Read the text then, for questions 1-5, choose the best answer, A, B, C or D.
| [pic] | [pic] [pic] |
There are various means of transport at the disposal of those who travel either for pleasure or on business. If you don't like travelling on foot you can also use a bicycle or a motor-bike. With motor-car one can travel comfortably for long distances. You can also travel by sea and modern liners. They are very comfortable for the passengers.
Last Wednesday I went down to Belfast Docks to see my friend off to France on one of the largest liners. These steamers are huge indeed when you see them from the landing-stage.
I managed to go on board and have a look round. From top deck I could see the huge cranes lifting the cargo and depositing it in the holds. I saw members of the crew carrying out their duties in various parts of the ship while the captain watched the operations and gave his orders from the bridge. Then the siren sounded and the visitors left the ship. Finally the ship began to move off, and the passengers, leaning over the rails, waved good-bye tо their friends standing below. Slowly the ship left the harbour, passing beyond the pier and gradually disappeared in the distance.
You can go by air as well, as air ships can carry passengers to various parts of the world very quickly.
A few days later I myself had to go to New York. The journey was urgent and I went by air. I went to the airport by a special bus provided by the company. On the airfield we saw a large plane waiting for us. We climbed into it, and in some minutes it took off. Very soon we saw New York. It wasn't long before we arrived at our destination. The pilot made a perfect landing and we got out of the plane.
But a lot of people prefer travelling by train, too. Railway is still one of the most popular means of communication and it is cheap.
Now we are at a big railway station. There are many platforms at which trains come in and from which they go out. We see a train standing at one of the platforms. It is ready to leave. Some of the passengers are looking out of the windows. They are watching the late-comers who are hurrying and looking for empty seats. Many people have come to see their friends and relatives off. They say goodbye to each other, the porters are very busy. They are carrying luggage to the train or pushing it on their tracks. On one of the platforms a train has just come. Some passengers are getting out. This train has made a long journey. It's an express train. It doesn't stop at each station. There are other trains on the platform ready to leave. Some of them are stopping trains, some long distance and fast trains. People are hurrying in all directions. The station-master is in the office next to the booking-office.
Some people are choosing books, newspapers and magazines for the journey at the bookstalls. The refreshment rooms are crowded with people, who are having a hasty meal.
1 Someone could find out from this text
A how to reach France in the most comfortable way.
B how to carry passengers fast to various parts of the world.
C how to travel comfortably for long distances.
D a variety of travelling methods.
2 Last Wednesday the man went down to Belfast Docks
A to meet his friend.
B to go on board one of the largest liners.
C to say good-bye to his friend.
D to watch the crew’s operations.
3 What did the man do a few days later?
A provided a special bus to the airport.
B was waiting some minutes to climb into the plane.
C arrived in New York as quickly as he had done before.
D left for New York.
4 How many types of trains are mentioned in the text?
A one
B two
C three
D four
5 What is the writer’s attitude to travelling by train?
A It is convenient to watch the late-comers out of the windows.
B It is not expensive.
C There are too many platforms.
D You can choose any book you like at the bookstalls.
8 [pic] Work in pairs. Answer the following questions on the text. Then, using your answers, give a summary of the text.
1 What means of transport can people use when they don’t like travelling on foot?
2 Why did the man go down to Belfast Docks?
3 What did the man see on board one of the largest liners?
4 When and how did the ship leave the harbour?
5 How did the man get to New York?
6 Did it take him much time to arrive at the destination?
7 What can be seen at a big railway station?
9 Before reading the text below, match the words in the box with their definitions (1-8).
handle runway tyre truck engine jumbo jets aircraft wheel
1 It means to control the movement of a vehicle, tool, etc.
2 It’s a plane or other vehicle that can fly.
3 It’s a long specially prepared hard surface like a road on which aircraft land and take off.
4 It’s a thick round band of rubber that fits around the wheel of a car, bicycle, etc.
5 It’s a large road vehicle used to carry goods.
6 It’s a piece of machinery with moving parts that changes power from steam, electricity, oil, etc. into movement.
7 It’s a very large aircraft for carrying passengers.
8 It’s one of the round things under a car, bus, bicycle, etc. that turns when it moves.
10 Fill the gaps (a-k) with numbers (1-11) from the box. Then check your answers in the text.
|a Heathrow airport handles over ___ items of baggage every year. |1 14 |
|b More than _____ people work at Heathrow airport. |2 30 |
|c Every day around _____ planes take off and land at Heathrow. |3 85 |
|d Around _____ litres of aviation fuel are used every day. |4 1000 |
|e Heathrow’s police station has _____ dogs that can smell drugs. |5 9,200 |
|f The duty-free shops sell _____ cigarettes every year. |6 23,500 |
|g Every year, around _____ people die of heart attacks travelling to or through Heathrow. |7 53,000 |
|h _____ cups of tea and coffee are served in the airport every day. |8 74,000 |
|i There are _____ baggage trolleys for passengers to use. |9 3,000,000 |
|j If 10 cm of snow falls, staff have to clear _____ tons of snow. |10 57,000,000 |
|k You can fly direct from Heathrow to _____ countries. |11 500,000,000 |
11 Read the text to decide if each statement (1-6) is correct or incorrect. If it is correct, choose A (Yes). If it is not correct, choose В (No).
|Statements |A |B |
| |Yes |No |
|1 ‘They have to keep washing the runways.’ | | |
|2 ‘Birds aren’t a problem to modern aircraft.’ | | |
|3 ‘If you’re in a small plane, you shouldn’t fly too close behind a jambo jet. ’ | | |
|4 ‘If a plane can’t lower its wheels, it has to land on the grass beside the runway.’ | | |
|5 Annually about thirty people die of different diseases while travelling through Heathrow. | | |
|6 ‘There aren’t any flights from Heathrow after midnight.’ | | |
WELCOME TO HEATHROW
London’s Heathrow is the busiest international airport in the world. It handles over 350,000 international flights every year – about 41 million passengers. Around 54,000 people work at Heathrow, roughly the population of a country town.
Huge machines wash the airport’s three runways and clear away the oil left by jet engines. Burst tyres can cause a crash, so special trucks continuously check the runways and pick up any loose pieces of metal. Birds can cause crashes if they get pulled into the engines, and staff work day and night to keep them away from the runways. Their trucks have
loudspeakers which send out bird alarm calls and they also use guns with blank cartridges to frighten the birds away.
In the control tower, 150 air traffic controllers bring the planes in and send them off safely. As a plane comes in to land, it normally keeps a distance of five or six kilometres from the planes in front and behind, but in the case of large jumbo jets, the distance behind has to be 10 kilometres. The air turbulence behind these planes can send a small plane out of control.
Near the centre of the airport is the police station. It has a huge picture board of known world terrorists, 14 dogs that can smell drugs and 300 police officers.
There is an aircraft alert almost every day. This happens every time an aircraft lands with one engine shut down or if the pilot cannot lower the plane’s wheels. The emergency services can lay a carpet of foam on the runway in less than four minutes.
The Medical Centre has eight nurses and three doctors always on standby. The most common illness is heart attack. Every year about 30 people die in this way while travelling to or through Heathrow.
Because of the noise, only a few flights are permitted between midnight and six in the morning. So during the night Heathrow Airport has its most welcome visitor of all – silence.
|Amazing facts … |
|• Every year Heathrow handles over 57,000,000 items of baggage. |
|• There are 9,200 baggage trolleys for passengers – more than at any other airport. |
|• Airport’s cafes and bars serve over 23,500 cups of coffee and tea and 11,500 sandwiches every day. |
|• Heathrow’s duty-free shops sell 500 million cigarettes every year. |
|• For every 10 cm of snow falling on the airport, staff have to remove 74,000 tons of snow to keep the airport open. |
|• Heathrow averages around 100 take-offs and landings every day – that’s about one per minute from 6 a.m. till midnight. |
|3,000,000 litres of aviation fuel are used every day. |
|• 70 airlines use Heathrow. They fly direct to 214 destinations in 85 countries. |
12 [pic] Work in pairs. Discuss the following questions.
• Have you ever flown on a plane or helicopter?
• When did you last go to an airport?
• Why did you go there?
• Which airport was it, and what was it like?
• Have you been to any other airports?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of flying compared to other kinds of transport?
LISTENING
|[pic] |13 You will hear four people talking about how they |
| |feel and what they do at the airports. Before |
| |listening, discuss the following questions. |
| | |
| |• How do you feel when you’re in an airport? |
| |(nervous, worried, bored, exciting, etc.) |
| |• What do you do while you’re waiting for your flight? |
14 Now listen to the recordings. For speakers 1-4, choose the appropriate activity (A-G). Each question can have more than one answer.
|PEOPLE |ACTIVITIES |
| |A read |
|Speaker 1 |B watch other people |
| |C sit near the departures board |
|Speaker 2 |D wander around |
| |E watch the planes |
|Speaker 3 |F talk to people |
| |G go to the duty-free shop |
|Speaker 4 | |
15 Imagine you’re going on a plane journey. Which speaker would you most like to travel with? Why?
|[pic] |16 You will hear a radio announcer giving some information about a cycling|
| |holiday with Pathway Holidays. Before listening discuss the following |
| |questions. |
| | |
| |• Is cycling an exciting method of travelling? |
| |• Have you ever cycled around 40 km a day? |
| |• Would you like to go on a cycling holiday one day? Why? Why not? |
| |• If you went on a cycling tour, would you rather hire a bicycle or bring |
| |your own one? |
17 Now listen to the recordings. For each question (1-6), fill in the missing information in the numbered space.
|Pathway Holidays |
| |
|Monday 12 June – Saturday 17 June |
|Cycle from Whitehaven to Sunderland in England |
|The total length of the ride is (1) ………………………………………….kms. |
|The highest place on the ride is (2) ………………………………………..Hill. |
|The price includes accommodation, food, luggage transport and a (3) ……………………………………………………………………………………… |
|It is recommended that you bring your own (4) ………………………………. |
|On Friday evening there is a (5) ……………………………………………….. |
|Information available from the (6) ……………………………………………… |
18 Listen to Trains and boats and planes, a song by Burt Bacharach, and answer the questions.
❖ What do trains and boats and planes mean to most people?
❖ Why is the singer unhappy?
❖ What does he do when he sees trains and boats and planes?
❖ Do you think relationships can last if people are not together?
❖ What is the author’s idea of the song?
VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
19 Write the missing words in the crossword.
Travelling by rail: (1-7)
You can buy your ticket at the ticket (1) _______. Your ticket can be single (one-way) or (2) _______ .
Excuse me. Where’s the nearest underground (3) _______ .
The (6) _______ leaves at 11.05 from (5) _______ there. Don’t be late, because it always leaves on (4) _______ .
It’s very busy at the weekend, so it’s a good idea to reserve a (7) _______ .
Travelling by road: (8-14)
There’s your bus, standing at the bus (8) _______. You’d better run if you want to (10) _______ it.
The tank’s nearly empty. We’d better stop at a (13) _______ station and (9) _______ it up.
Most children know how to ride a (11) _______ .
When you get on the bus, tell the (12) _______ that you want to go to the university. He or she will tell you when to get (14) _______.
Travelling by air: (15-21)
The plane (15) _______ off at 9.00 and lands at 11.30.
Will all (16) _______ please fasten their seat (18) _______?
You should get to the (17) _______ at least one hour before your (19) _______, so that you have time to (20) _______ in your baggage.
If you need anything, ask a (21) _______ or a (21) ______ess.
Now read the words going down in the crossword to complete this sentence:
You can use rail, road and air to get __________________________________ .
20 Fill in the table with the words below. There is an example (1). Use the words more than once.
driver, car, drives, board, taxi rank, train, flies, harbour, rides, plane, cyclist, airport, (air)fare, catch/take, taxi, get on/get off, bicycle, get in/out, pilot, rides, railway station, bus, boat, sail
|1 bus |driver |drives |fare |catch/ |get on/ |bus |
| | | | |take |off |station |
|2 | | | | | | |
|3 | | | | | | |
|4 | | | | | | |
|5 | | | | | | |
|6 | | | | | | |
21 Cross out the incorrect word in these sentences.
1 You mustn’t ride/drive a motorbike without a crash helmet.
2 She told him to get in/get on the car and fasten his seat belt.
3 Bus fares/tickets are getting more expensive.
4 Trains to the airport travel/run every half hour.
5 The pilot couldn’t drive/fly the plane in such bad weather.
6 We were late, so we had to take/catch a taxi.
7 I left my house a bit late and I lost/missed the bus.
8 I get to work by/on bus.
9 I waited at the bus/railway station for ten minutes, then two buses arrived.
10 If you don’t like travelling by/on foot, you can go on a cycling tour.
22 Match these verbs with the correct forms of transport, then use one of the verbs to complete 1- 6. You may use some verbs more than once.
sail park drive ride catch miss get into get off/on take land ship bus car bike plane train
1 Cars are not allowed to … through the city centre.
2 You can … your car outside our house.
3 You should never … a bicycle without wearing a safety helmet.
4 The plane … on the runway in the airport.
5 I was late for school because I … the bus.
6 The policeman stopped me and asked me to … the bike.
7 The young people had a chance to … on a large ship.
8 Some passengers … the trains to make a long journey.
9 The cyclists have to … up too many hills.
10 Unfortunately they couldn’t manage to … the bus.
23 Match these nouns with their definitions.
|1 journey |a (countable) moving from one place to another (can be long or short) |
| |b (uncountable) moving from place to place |
|2 trip |c (countable) going to a place and coming back again (for pleasure or |
| |business) |
|3 travel |d (countable) moving from one place to another normally by ship (can be |
| |long) |
|4 voyage | |
24 Circle the appropriate word in the sentences.
1 My mother goes on a lot of business trips/journeys with her new job.
2 Travel / Journey introduces you to new cultures and ideas.
3 Did you have a good travel/trip?
4 I make the same journey/travel to work every day.
5 I am very lucky because my job involves business trip/travel all over the world.
6 Journey/Travel introduces you to new people and places.
7 I have quite a short journey/travel into school every day.
8 I like to read books about travel/trip.
9 My cousin is a sailor and he often goes on voyages/travels across the Pacific Ocean.
10 It was a very enjoyable journey/travel as we passed through breathtaking scenery.
25 Fill in the correct word(s) from the list below. Use the words only once. Choose any three collocations and make sentences.
trains late-comers make get out of long distance means destination
good-bye perfect landing passengers board steamers wave
long distances empty seats see off
1 travel for ………………….. 9 ………………...of communication
2 huge……………………….. 10 watch …………………………...
3 go on ……………………… 11 ……………………………friends
4 …………………...good-bye 12 stopping …………………………
5 say ………………………… 13 ……………………………. trains
6 carry ………………………. 14 look for …………………………..
7 arrive at the ………………. 15 ……………………… a journey
8 make a …………………… 16 ……………………….. the plane
26 Three people say how they get from Washington to New York. Fill the gaps (1-8) with words from the box. Use the words more than once.
|costs reaches gets takes leaves arrives |
|A |B |C |
|I usually fly. I leave home at 6.30, I can |I usually take the Greyhound bus. It (4) |I usually go by train, because it’s only a |
|catch the 7.30 a.m. flight, which (1) |______ Washington at 9 a.m., and (5) ______|bit slower than the plane and it’s more |
|______ to La Guardia Airport at about 8.30.|in New York at 1.40 in the afternoon. The |reliable. It’s about $ 100 return. The |
|I’m in the centre of New York by 9.15 so |New York bus terminal is in Manhattan, so |journey (7) ______ about 4 hours. I usually|
|the whole journey (2) ______ less then |it’s very convenient, and it only (6) |catch the 10.30 train, which (8) ______ New|
|three hours. It’s expensive – it (3) ______|______ about $ 85 return on weekdays. |York at 10 past 2. It’s comfortable, and |
|about $ 300 return – but it’s very quick. | |it’s always on time. |
|And there’s a plane every hour. | | |
Say what’s the best thing about • the plane? • the bus? • the train?
27 A travel agent is explaining transport choices to a customer who wants to travel from London to Edinburgh. Use the information below and the words in the box to complete the explanation.
journey time fare
bus 10 hours £40
train 5 hours £75
plane 1 hour £99
|quicker • the cheapest • more interesting • the most expensive • more expensive • the quickest • the longest |
‘Basically, you can go by train, by bus, or you can fly. The bus is (1) _______ option, but it takes (2) _______ . Flying is (3) _______, but obviously it’s (4) _______ - it only takes an hour. The train is (5) _______ than the bus, but it’s (6) _______, and because it goes through beautiful countryside it’s a (7) _______ journey.’
28 Сhoose the most suitable word (A, B, C or D) for each space (1-15).
Most people enjoy going (1) …C… for their holidays, and having the opportunity to (2)… in an interesting city or a seaside (3) … . If you speak (4) … languages, you can make new friends, and (5) … home some interesting (6) … as presents. But before you can do that, you have to (7) … your destination, and that is often a problem! If you fly, then you may find that your flight has been (8) … . (9) … by train can also be difficult, since trains are often (10) … in the summer, and you might have to reserve a (11) … in advance. Whichever way you (12) …, you can have problems with your (13) … , and it is often difficult to find good (14) … . Apart from this, you might not be able to afford the (15) … !
|1 A out |B forward |C abroad |D foreign |
|2 A remain |B pass |C spend |D stay |
|3 A resort |B post |C too |D one |
|4 A strange |B stranger |C foreigner |D foreign |
|5 A fetch |B take |C go |D get |
|6 A memories |B souvenirs |C memoirs |D recollections |
|7 A reach |B arrive |C go |D travel |
|8 A waited |B reversed |C delayed |D booked |
|9 A Journeys |B Travels |C Voyages |D Passes |
|10 A filling |B occupied |C overdone |D crowded |
|11 A post |B chair |C seat |D position |
|12 A voyage |B travel |C trip |D tour |
|13 A baggages |B luggage |C goods |D sacks |
|14 A staying |B homes |C lodges |D accommodation |
|15 A fare |B fair |C far |D fur |
PHRASAL VERBS
| with ‘get’ |
| |
|get about/around to move or travel from place to place |
|get along/on to advance |
|get at smb to reach or find |
|get away to succeed in leaving |
|get back to return, esp. to one’s home |
|get in to arrive |
|get off to start a journey; leave |
29 Complete these sentences using the correct form of one of the phrasal verbs above.
1 We didn’t … (=home) until 3 o’clock in the morning.
2 It’s late; we must be ….
3 I’m sorry I’m late; I was in a meeting and couldn’t ….
4 Put the food where the cat can’t … it.
5 I’d better be … now.
6 He’s getting old and he doesn’t … much any more.
7 How’s your business … ?
|REPORTED SPEECH |
|• Direct Speech |
|is the exact words somebody said. We use quotation marks (“”) in direct speech. “I’ve made a long journey,” Pamela said. |
|• Reported Speech |
|Is the exact meaning of what someone said, but not the exact words. We don’t use quotation marks in reported speech. We can |
|either use the word that after the introductory verb or we can omit it. |
|Pamela said (that) she had made a long journey. |
|• We can use say and tell in both direct and reported speech. |
|• Tell is always used with a personal pronoun, but say may be used with or without a personal pronoun. |
|• Say is always followed by the preposition to when it is used with an object pronoun. In reported speech, say is not followed |
|by an object pronoun, but it can be followed by that. |
|• We don’t use to with tell. |
|• Ask is used in reported questions and requests. It is also used in direct questions. |
|“Where is Tom?” he asked me. |
|→ He asked me where Tom was. |
|“Will you help me?” mother said to me. |
|→ Mother asked me to help her. |
Expressions with say, tell and ask.
| |good morning/afternoon, etc. |
|SAY |something/nothing, etc. |
| |a prayer, so, a few words, etc. |
| | |
| |the truth, a lie, a secret, a story, a joke, the time, the difference, sb one’s name, |
|TELL |sb the way, one from another, one’s fortune, sb so, etc. |
| | |
| |a favour, the time, a question, the price, etc. |
|ASK | |
30 Underline the correct word, as in the example.
1 “Don’t forget to ask/say your boy friend to see you off, ” mum told/said to me.
2 Mum often tells/says us a story about adventurous travel before we go to bed.
3 Ann said/told that she was looking for unspoiled nature to travel to.
4 Can I ask/tell you a question, please?
5 Don told/said nothing about his decision to set off for a long journey.
6 Mike said/asked me where the nearest hotel was.
7 I said/asked someone on the street to tell/say me the way to the train station.
8 When I asked/told her about the price, she didn’t tell/say a word.
9 Before checking in, I told/said the receptionist my name.
10 We said/told good-bye to each other and left.
REPORTED STATEMENTS
• When the introductory verb is in a past tense, the verb tenses change as follows:
|Direct Speech |Reported Speech |
|Present Simple |Past Simple |
|I”I’m hungry,” the customer said. |The customer said (that) he was hungry. |
|Present Continuous |Past Continuous |
|“They are leaving for Paris” she |She told me (that) they were leaving for Paris. |
|said to me. |Past Perfect |
|Present Perfect |He said (that) he had made a long journey. |
|“I’ve made a long journey,” he said. |Past Simple/ Past Perfect |
|Past Simple |Ann said that she booked/had booked the ticket. |
|“I booked the ticket,” Ann said. |Past Continuos/Past Perfect Continuos |
|Past Continuos |She said (that) they were dancing/had been dancing all night long. |
|“We were dancing all night long,” she said. |Conditional (would) |
|Future Simple |He said (that) they would arrive soon. |
|“They will arrive soon,” he said. | |
• The past perfect and past perfect continuous do not change in reported speech.
“They had packed their things by the time the taxi came,” she said. → She said that they had packed their things by the time the taxi came.
• Certain words and time expressions change as follows:
|Direct speech |Reported speech |
|Here → |There |
|Ago → |Before |
|Before → |Earlier |
|last week → |The week before |
|next week → |The next week/the week after/the following week |
|now → |Then / that day / at the moment |
|this → |That / the |
|these → |Those / the |
|that → |That / the |
|this morning → |That morning |
|today → |That day |
|tomorrow → |The next day / the following day |
|tonight → |That night |
|yesterday → |The day before / the previous day |
|come → |Go |
31 Compare the sentences and underline the differences.
Example:
They said they never thought about the drowned houses.
“We never think about the drowned houses.”
1 He said he would visit them the next day.
“I’ll visit you tomorrow.”
2 She said she could help us with our luggage.
“I can help you with your luggage.”
3 They told us they weren’t going to leave that evening.
“We aren’t going to leave this evening.”
4 We told them we had already locked the door.
“We’ve already locked the door.”
5 I said I hadn’t been there the day before.
“I wasn’t here yesterday.”
6 He said (that) he had written two letters to her.
“I wrote two letters to her.”
7 She said (that) she would be at home at 6.00.
“I will be at home at 6.00.”
8 They said (that) they were having their lunch.
“We’re having our lunch.”
9 He told them the plane had already landed.
“The plane has already landed.”
10 She said (that) she went there by train.
“I go there by train.”
32 Complete the second sentence so it means the same as the first, using no more than three words.
Example:
John said he didn’t want any coffee.
John said, “I don’t want any coffee.”
1 They said the book was in the post.
“The book ………….. in the post,” they said.
2 She explained she usually worked there in the evenings.
She explained, “I …………………………. in the evenings.”
3 She told us she was going home.
She told us, “……………….home.”
4 You said you expected to arrive before lunch.
You said, “……………...to arrive before lunch.”
5 We said we would help with the housework at the weekend.
“We ……………………. with the housework at the weekend,” we said.
6 He informed us we had to pay extra.
“You …………………………….extra”, he informed us.
7 I told them I would phone the next day.
“I ……………………..,” I told them.
8 You told me you could speak Spanish.
“I ……………………Spanish,” you told me.
9 He said my sister had already phoned the travel agent.
He said, “……………………….phoned the travel agent.”
10 He said he had never been to Egypt.
She said, “I…………………. to Egypt.”
33 Somebody says something to you which is opposite of what they said before. Write a suitable answer beginning I thought you said …
1 A: That restaurant is expensive.
B: Is it? I thought you said it was cheap.
2 A: Ann is coming from her voyage tonight.
B: Is she?………………………………………………………………………
3 A: Margaret likes travelling by train.
B: Does she? …………………………………………………………………
4 A: I met a lot of new people.
B: Did you? ……………………………………………………………………
5 A: I’ll be here next week.
B: Will you? ……………………………………………………………………
6 A: I’m going out this evening.
B: Are you? ……………………………………………………………………
7 A: I can speak a little French.
B: Can you? ……………………………………………………………………
8 A: I haven’t been to Malta.
B: Have you? …………………………………………………………………
9 A: The hotel has got a gym.
B: Has it? ……………………………………………………………………
10 A: It’s s easy to reach the shopping centre from here.
B: Is it? ………………………………………………………………………
|REPORTED QUESTIONS |
|• We introduce reported questions with ask, inquire, wonder or want to know. |
| |
|• When the direct question begins with a question word (who, where, how old/long, when, why, what, etc.) the reported question|
|begins with the same question word. |
|“When are you leaving?” he asked me. → He asked me when I was leaving. |
| |
|• When the direct question is a yes/no question and begins with an auxiliary (be, do, have) or a modal verb (can, may, etc.) |
|then the reported question begins with if or whether. |
|“Did Tom make the reservation?” she asked me. → She asked me if/whether Tom had made the reservation. |
| |
|• In reported questions, the verb is in the affirmative. The question mark and words/expressions such as please, well, oh, |
|etc., are omitted. Verb tenses, pronouns and possessive adjectives change as in statements. |
|“Can you open the window, please?” she asked. → She asked me if/whether I could open the window. |
34 Report what these people are asking.
Example:
“Is that brochure David’s?” I asked if that brochure was David’s.
1 “When does the train leave?” She asked ………………………………………
2 “What’s the time?” The man asked ……………………………………………….
3 “Is it far to the station?” She wanted to know ………………………………….
4 “Are you busy tonight, Paola?” Peter asked …………………………………...
5 “Where is the nearest bus stop?” They want to know ………………………...
6 “Are they seeing their parents off?” We asked ………………………………..
7 “ Where have you come from?” He asked ……………………………………..
8 “Are you going home on Monday?” She asked ………………………………..
9 “Have you ever been to Hungary?” He asked ………………………………...
10 “Why are you crying?” She asked ……………………………………………..
35 You have been on a holiday and have just come back home. You meet Paul, a friend of yours. He asks you a lot of questions.
1 Where have you been?
2 When did you come back?
3 What type of holiday did you go on?
4 Were there any organised activities?
5 What kind of transport did you use?
6 Did you stay in a hotel?
7 What facilities were available in the hotel?
8 What was the weather like?
9 Are you glad to be back?
10 Do you have any plans to go away again?
Now you tell another friend what Paul asked you. Use reported speech.
1 He asked me where I had been.
36 Rewrite each sentence in reported speech.
Example:
“Are you staying here all summer?” the little girl asked me.
The little girl asked me if/weather I was staying there all summer.
1 “What does ‘a package holiday’ mean?” the tourist asked the clerk.
The tourist asked the clerk …………………………………………….
2 “Have you packed all the things?” my mother asked me.
My mother asked me …………………………………………………….
3 “ When are you leaving?” I asked Sue.
I asked Sue ……………………………………………………………….
4 ‘ Did you remember to lock the door?’ my father asked me.
My father asked me ………………………………………………………
5 ‘Why have you turned off the television?’ Ellen asked me.
Ellen asked me ……………………………………………………………
6 ‘Do you speak Italian?’ the tourist guide asked me.
The tourist guide asked me ……………………………………………..
7 ‘How much did you pay for your bike?’ I asked Steve.
I asked Steve …………………………………………………………….
8 ‘Where are you going on holiday this year?’ Josh asked me.
Josh asked me …………………………………………………………..
9 ‘Did John go to the party last night?’ Philip asked.
Philip asked ………………………………………………………………
10 ‘How long does it take you to walk home from here?’ Peter asked.
Peter asked ……………………………………………………………..
37 Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using not more than three words.
Example:
He asked what the time was.
“What is the time?” he asked.
1 She wanted to know where I lived.
“Where …………………..?” she wanted to know.
2 They asked if they could sit near the window.
They asked, “…………………..near the window?”
3 I wondered when the rain would stop.
“When ………… stop?” I wondered.
4 He inquired whether there were any seats available.
He said, “………………………..any seats available?”
5 Monica wanted to know how Clare knew about her arrival.
“How ………………………………… about my arrival?” Monica asked.
6 John asked Rosemary why she hadn’t phoned him in the morning.
“Why …………………me in the morning?” said John to Rosemary.
7 Carol asked Ann what she had done the day before.
“What ………………………………..?” Carol asked Ann.
8 John asked us if we often went sailing.
John asked us, “………………………..often go sailing?”
9 Kate asked me how many English books I had read.
“How many English books………………..?” Kate asked me
10 George asked me if I was going to change plans.
George asked me, “………………….. to change plans?”
[pic] SPEAKING
38 Work in pairs. Tell your partner your favourite form of transport for short journeys (car, bus, etc.) and for long journeys, and say why you prefer them.
|39 Work with a partner. Give your reasons which of the forms| |
|of transport is: | |
|• reliable? • quiet? • fast? • cheap? • comfortable? • safe? • | |
|healthy? •interesting? | |
40 Work with a partner. Say which way you would prefer to travel and explain why.
|Useful language |
|I’d rather … dangerous |
|Exciting expensive |
|(un)comfortable |
41 [pic] Work in pairs. Discuss pictures according to the tasks. Use expressions given below.
Task 1
Student 1 and Student 2. Look at pictures 1 and 2. They both show vehicles.
Student 1: Compare and contrast these pictures. What is common and different between them? Say what means of transport do you prefer to go by while travelling? Why? You will have one minute to think about what you are going to say.
Student 2: Listen to Student 1 carefully. Can you add anything in addition?
Task 2
Student 1 and Student 2. Look at pictures 3 and 4.
They also show vehicles.
Student 2: Compare and contrast these pictures. What is common and different between them? Say what means of transport do you prefer to go by while travelling? Why? You will have one minute to think about what you are going to say.
Student 1: Listen to Student 2 carefully. Can you add anything in addition?
42 [pic] Work in pairs. Imagine you are going on a holiday. Discuss positive and negative sides of each way of traveling and choose ONE which would be the best to go by.
Here is the list of possible options:
• to go by plane
• to go by train
• to go by car
• to go by ship
Give your opinion and reasons why you think so. Find out your partner’s option. You need to choose one option.
Remember:
• discuss all the options
• be polite
• take an active part in the conversation
• come to an agreement
Useful language:
|1 Making suggestions: |2 Agreeing: |
|What about going … ? |I agree with you. |
|We could go… . |That’s (probably) right. |
|I think we should go …. |You could be right. |
|It would be a good idea to go …. |Definitely! |
|Why don’t we go …? |Sure! |
|3 Disagreeing: |4 Asking someone else for their ideas: |
|I can’t agree with that. |What about you? |
|In my opinion, that’s quite wrong. |So, what do you think? |
|I see what you mean, but I think … |Do you agree? |
| |How do you feel about this? |
[pic]WRITING
43 Imagine that you recently accompanied a group of travellers on a trip involving several means of transport. Write a story (in 100-120 words) of the trip using as many of the words in the box below as you can.
|liner sail set off platform harbour cruise baggage passenger stewardess landing |
|taking off destination airport delay |
|far-away places en route via total cost bicycle cheap expensive beautiful countryside departure |
Useful tips
•before starting your story, it is important to make a plan;
•write down some ideas for the story; think about these questions:
1 When and where did you start?
2 Who did you go with?
3 How much baggage did you take along?
4 What means of transport did you go by first?
5 What was the route/itinerary like?
6 What happened in the middle of the journey?
7 How did you get your destination?
•don’t try to write a complicated story that needs words you don’t know.
Example:
At 16.15 we set off from Victoria Station aboard the Orient Express in our first-class compartment
UNIT 3
How to RELAX and where to stay
LEAD-IN
|1 How many different kinds of holiday can you think of? Work with a partner and|[pic] |
|compare your lists. | |
| |[pic] |
|2 Put the words (1-7) denoting types of holiday into the appropriate spaces of | |
|sentences (a-g). | |
| | |
|1 safari 5 weekend break | |
|2 cruise 6 winter sports | |
|3 adventure 7 self-catering | |
|4 package tour | |
|a a two-week … in the Baltic Sea aboard the luxury liner Argentina | |
|b a month’s … holiday lost in the Amazon rain forest | |
|c a(n) … holiday skiing on the slopes of the Pyrenees | |
|d a fortnight’s … holiday for the family in a rented Swiss chalet | |
|e a ten-day … to Thailand, including flights, deluxe hotels and sightseeing | |
|f a(n) … in Amsterdam to visit the Rijksmuseum and be back in time for work on | |
|Monday | |
|g a stay in Mombasa combined with a(n) … in the famous Tsavo game park | |
| | |
3 Join the phrases in sections a-f and 1-6 to make complete holiday descriptions.
|a A city break in Moscow |1 to study the geology, flora and fauna |
|b A three-week expedition to Greenland |2 at one of the Centre Parcs holiday villages in Britain, France or |
|c A five-day stay in a purpose-built chalet |Holland |
|d Two weeks on an ocean liner |3 with two nights at the Metropol hotel and tickets for the Bolshoi |
|e A bed-and-breakfast stay |4 including a three-day stopover in Tahti |
|f A trip to Disney World |5 with three accommodation in a condo in Orlando |
| |6 in a comfortable guest house near The Black Forest |
4 What types of holiday are those in activity 3? Choose categories from the list in activity 2 or add your own.
5 How would you describe the holidays in activity 3? Choose from the list in the box below and justify your choice.
[pic] READING
|[pic] | |
6 How many of these questions do you answer with 'Yes'?
• Are you interested in wildlife and beautiful scenery?
• Do you enjoy camping?
• Do you prefer to go on holiday with a large group of people?
• Would you like to travel in foreign countries?
If you've answered 'Yes' four times, then you'd probably like the kind of holiday shown below. Do you agree? Why or why not?
7 Before you read, fill the gaps using the key words from the text.
| truck campsites camper facilities first-aid kit scenery safari rough supply |
1 It’s someone who is staying in a tent or shelter.
2 It’s a special box containing bandages and medicines to treat people who are injured or become ill suddenly.
3 These are rooms, equipment or service that are provided for a particular purpose.
4 It’s a trip through wild country, especially in east or central Africa. They went on … searching for the rare black rhinoceros.
5 It’s natural surrounding, especially in beautiful and open country.
6 It’s an amount for use.
7 The meaning of it is having uneven surface, not smooth.
8 It’s a place, such as a field, used for camping in.
9 It’s a large road vehicle used for travelling for long distances.
8 Read the text to decide if each statement (1-10) is TRUE or FALSE.
Safari Holidays
|[pic] | If you want to get really close to the Wildlife and scenery of Africa, then |
| |a Safari Holiday offers the most excitement and best value for money. |
| |The Right Trucks for Africa |
| |Each of our safari trucks is a safe, reliable vehicle, which is suited to African |
| |travel conditions and allows you to fully enjoy the areas visited. |
Every seat is a window seat and the sides of the truck can be rolled up to provide a wide space for looking out. We use four-wheel-drive vehicles because roads can be rough or get washed away, and we don't want to be prevented from visiting interesting areas.
The Safari Team
Three of our employees go on each safari trip, one of whom is the team leader. All safari team leaders are fully trained and have worked for at least a year on a wide variety of trips in Africa before they lead their first safari. The team leader is a driver, mechanic, guide, diplomat and general expert on Africa. He is helped by a second driver, usually a team leader in training. The third member of the team, the cook, is as important as the leader. He or she sees that all cooking and camp tasks are completed as smoothly as possible.
Good Food
Safari Holidays are famous for their open-fire cooking. We stop regularly to buy fresh fruit, vegetables and meat in local markets and we also have a good supply of things like tea, coffee, dried milk and tinned food in the truck. All the members of the tour lend a hand with the food preparation and washing-up, under the experienced eye of the team cook. At the beginning of each trip, everyone, including the safari team members, pays the same amount of money into the safari purse and this covers food expenses. All water carried on the truck is safe to drink and we make sure it never runs out.
Quality Camping Equipment
Each truck carries everything needed for the trip. This includes four-person tents, used for only two people, air beds, mosquito nets, camp chairs, a fire grill for campfire cooking and all necessary cooking equipment, a cool box for storing fresh food, binoculars, books on Africa and a first-aid kit.
Accommodation
On Safari Holidays, we sometimes camp in an official campsite and sometimes we put up our tents in wild areas. Some campsites have very basic or no facilities, while at others hot showers and cold drinks are available. At the start or finish of tours, we usually have a night in a hotel. These are clean, comfortable and reasonably priced
9 Discuss in pairs the following questions.
• Would you like to get close to the Wildlife and scenery of Africa? Why?
• Have you ever travelled by a safari truck? If not, would you like to? Why? Why not?
• Have you ever tested open-fire cooked food? Did you like it? Why? Why not?
• Is food and accommodation important for you while travelling?
10 You are going to read the text which informs the people about different places to stay at while on holidays. Before reading, discuss the following.
• Where do you like to stay if you are on holiday?
- in a hotel which is in the center of the city
- in a hotel which is near the railway station
- in a hotel which has a car park
- in a hotel which provides all meals
• Do you prefer luxurious hotels or cheaper, more friendly ones?
11 Now read the text. The people below all want to find somewhere to stay. There are descriptions of eight hotels. Decide which hotel would be the most suitable for the following people. For questions 1-5, choose the correct letter (A-H). There are three letters which are not needed.
|[pic] |1 Felipe and Gabriela want to spend the weekend in the city centre near the railway |
| |station with their one-year-old son. They want to be able to walk everywhere. They plan |
| |to eat in restaurants. |
|[pic] |2 Giorgos wants to be able to swim, but is not interested in other sports. He'd like|
| |to spend the weekend somewhere quiet in the country. The hotel must have a car park. |
|[pic] |3 Monica would like to stay somewhere in the countryside where there are organised |
| |activities so that she can meet other people. As she has some work to do, e-mail |
| |facilities must be available. |
|[pic] |4 Adam and Barbara need to stay somewhere in the city which provides lunch and dinner |
| |and has a car park. Their three children all enjoy sport. |
|[pic] |5 Julia and Robert are travelling by car and want to park at heir hotel. They don't want|
| |to bе further than ten kilometres from the city. They want to swim every day and have |
| |dinner at the hotel. |
|A The Star Hotel is a five minute drive from the city centre, and all rooms have their own television and telephone. Guests can eat|
|all their meals here – breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel has its own large car park. There is a gym and two tennis courts. |
|Entertainment is available at weekends. |
| |
|B York House is between two farms. The hotel arranges dances and other events which you can attend if you wish, or you can walk in |
|the gardens and enjoy the scenery. It is especially popular with people travelling alone and also has a fully equipped business |
|room and internet café. All meals are available on request. |
| |
|C The Grange Hotel is outside the city, but hotel staff can collect you from the station and arrange trips in the area by coach. It|
|is close to all the main roads and has a large car park. Although only breakfast is served, there are two good restaurants nearby. |
|Fax, e-mail and photocopying are available. |
| |
|D Rosewood Guesthouse is about one kilometre from the city centre. It is easy to reach the city’s shopping and entertainment areas |
|or drive into the surrounding countryside. There is a swimming pool in the next street. Dinner is available if booked in advance, |
|and there is a large car park. |
| |
|E The Blue Lion Hotel is on the south side of the city and is just a short taxi ride from the railway station and places of |
|interest. Breakfast only is provided. Events such as talks and shows are organised every evening and are popular both with local |
|people as well as the hotel’s guests. Free parking is available in nearby streets. |
| |
|F Twenty kilometres from the city, in the middle of the hills, Blantyre Manor was previously a family home. It is a peaceful place |
|to spend a few days, with very good sports facilities including golf, tennis and a swimming pool. There is a restaurant serving |
|breakfast, lunch and dinner, and plenty of car-parking space. |
| |
|G Victoria House is a family hotel five minute’s walk from the railway and tram station and close to all the city’s facilities. It |
|is in the city centre near the shopping mall, where a range of restaurants is available. No car parking or meals except breakfast. |
|Bicycles can be hired from reception. |
| |
|H Just five kilometres from the city centre, the Spring Park Motel is very near the motorway with plenty of parking space, so it |
|is convenient for drivers, although it is in the countryside. Meals are not available, but only two kilometres along the motorway |
|there is an excellent café where breakfast, lunch and dinner are available. |
12 Read the advertisements. Compare and contrast the hotels using the information given then and say which hotel you would stay in and why.
| [pic] | [pic] |
| Hotel “Arkadia” is located right in the historical | The Euro Hostel Hotel Glasgow provides budget en-suite |
|centre of Northern capital. The hotel building is located between |accommodation in the heart of Glasgow. Just 2 minutes walk from |
|architectural monuments of the city. Just in five minutes walking |Central Euro Hostel Hotel Station, the Euro Hostel Hotel Glasgow |
|from the hotel you can see St. Isaak Cathedral, a famous Bronze |has all of the amenities, facilities and levels of comfort you |
|Horseman Monument, splendid ensemble of Admiralty with a ship on |would expect from a hotel of this class and maintains the |
|its top. |meticulous standards required by travel and Euro Hostel Hotel |
|Our comfortable hotel provides a whole complex of inside service. |Glasgow tour operators worldwide. The Euro Hostel Hotel Glasgow |
|We offer to our guests cosy rooms to everyone’s taste. Decorated |perfectly combines the traditional elements of Scotland's rich and|
|in light warm colours the rooms and the equipment of the hotel |vibrant culture with the latest Glasgow in hotel accommodation |
|answer all European standards. All rooms are equipped with a safe |facilities. |
|box, a TV and a mini-bar, an air-conditioner. On the ground floor |At the Euro Hostel Hotel Glasgow, guests will find a graceful |
|of the hotel there is a small restaurant designed in classical |fusion of excellent location and traditional hospitality. Suitable|
|style. It offers delicious dishes of European cuisine. Our banquet|for business and leisure travelers alike the Euro Hostel Hotel |
|hall is a perfect place for celebrations, romantic date and |Glasgow successfully blends Euro Hostel Hotel Glasgow old-world |
|business meetings. |service with 21st century conveniences to make your stay truly |
|To make your stay more pleasant there is a 24 hour sauna with a |comfortable and memorable. For your reservation at the Euro Hostel|
|swimming pool and a comfortable room for rest. Our friendly |Hotel Glasgow, please select the dates of your stay and complete |
|professional staff will heartily welcome you and provide you with |our secure online booking form. |
|excellent service at any time. the hotel parking is under 24 hour | |
|video-control. | |
|Only in our hotel a just-married couple will spend an | |
|unforgettable marriage night. We’ll please them with a special | |
|discount, gifts and surprises. | |
13 [pic] Work in pairs. Discuss the following questions.
•What kind of accommodation do you personally prefer when you are on holiday? Why?
•Which hotel from the above described would you choose and why?
| LISTENING |
14 Before listening discuss the following questions.
• Do you like spending your holiday with your parents or with your friends? Why?
• What are your favourite holiday destinations?
• What do you want from a holiday?
15 You will hear four young people being interviewed on a radio holiday programme. As you listen, write down which statement (A-E) each speaker (1-4) makes. There is one statement you do not need.
|Speaker |Statement |
|Speaker 1 Martin |A I’ve always enjoyed going to different places. |
|Speaker 2 Julia |B I’ve always been afraid of flying. |
|Speaker 3 Anne |C I always go on holiday with my parents. |
|Speaker 4 Greg |D I don’t like spending too much money on holiday. |
| |E I like dancing and having a good time. |
16 Discuss in groups. What’s your idea of a really good holiday?
|17 Look at Polly’s notes about a camping trip with her friend |[pic] |
|Sue. Listen to Sue talking to Polly. Some information is missing. | |
|For questions 1-6, fill in the missing information in the numbered| |
|space. | |
|Next weekend |
|Camping with Sue! From Friday p.m. till Monday a.m. |
|Campsite near (1) ……………………… in Wales. |
|Transport: (2) …………………….... and then (3) ……………… |
|Remember to bring (4) …………………….and (5) …………. |
|Meet Sue in bus station at (6) …………………….. on Friday. |
18 Complete Anna’s conversation with the receptionist, then listen and check your answer.
Booking in the hotel
Receptionist: Good afternoon. Can I _______?
Anna: Yes. I’ve _______ a room for two nights.
Receptionist: _______?
Anna: Anna Escobar.
Receptionist: Single or _______?
Anna: Single.
Receptionist: Do you want a room with a _______ or a shower?
Anna: A shower, please.
Receptionist: Just _______ this form, please.
Anna: Certainly. How much _______ a night?
Receptionist: £68 with breakfast. How _______?
Anna: With American Express. Is that OK?
Receptionist: Fine. How much _______”
Anna: Just these two suitcases.
Receptionist: _______ is 220. Breakfast _______ 7.00 to 9.30. _______ an evening meal?
Anna: No. Thanks. _______ a traveller’s cheque later?
Receptionist: Of course, here’s your key. Enjoy your stay.
19 Discuss the following questions.
❖ Have you ever stayed in a hotel? Which do you expect from a good hotel?
❖ Which of these do you consider the most important about a hotel?
• price • facilities • service • location
❖ What is the best hotel you have ever stayed in? Where was it? What facilities did it have?
VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
20 Decide which word is the odd word out. Explain why it is an odd one.
1 tour voyage trip holiday
2 traveller tourist passenger inhabitant
3 vehicle coach helicopter steamboat
4 suitcase handbag bag luggage
5 departure arrival transit gangway
6 pilot driver cyclist receptionist
7 guard steward agent passenger
8 label register declare inform
9 ferry quay harbour runway
10 safari camping cruise cathedral
21 Complete the sentences with a suitable word from the box.
| advice diving tour lot flight deal instructor campsites holiday |
|customers welcome arrange |
1 I’m a … guide. I show people round the city and tell them about the buildings.
2 Maria works in a large office in London. Most of her … are business people who book short trips abroad.
3 I’m responsible for advertising in the company, so I … with the catalogues and the publicity.
4 In the Seychelies there is a marvelous scuba … .
5 Part of my job is to … people who arrive at the hotel.
6 I meet a … of interesting people in my job.
7 I’m not sure where to go for a holiday. Could you give me some … ?
8 The … from London to Paris takes less then an hour.
9 We can … everything for you: flights, hotels, and excursions.
10 We took a tent to France and we stayed in some excellent … .
12 On a package … everything is arranged for you.
22 Read about Rosy Simmond’s experience and complete the sentences. Use each word from the box once.
|finally and but so when then because after |
Many years ago my husband, our two sons and I stayed in an awful hotel. The boys and I got into the lift to go up to our rooms (1) _______ suddenly it stopped (2) _______ the lights went out. (3) _______ we smelt smoke (4) _______ a fire had started at the bottom below us. We couldn’t get out. Unfortunately, (5) _______ a kindly German took off his shoe and broke the glass, more smoke came in. (6) _______ the power came back on (7) _______ the lift did not go up. In fact< it shot down towards the flames. Luckily the doors opened in time (8) _______ we got out safety.
23 Complete the following text with the correct derivatives of the word in bold.
|Finding a top class hotel is not difficult. One of the | |
|Best is the Manchester Hotel, a (0)… point for celebrities and business people. It is |meeting |
|(1) …known not only for its (2) … furnishings, but also for its superb |general |
|(3) … . Being a top-class hotel, of course it is fairy |luxury |
|(4) … , but since the hotel offers so many |accommodate |
|(5) … it easy to understand why. At certain times of the year it’s difficult to get a |expense |
|(6) … , but if you are lucky, the |serve |
|(7) … , will be able to find you a room. Taking into |reserve |
|(8) … beautiful view, you could not |manage |
|(9) … wish for more. It is situated across the road from Hyde Park and near Buckingham |consider |
|Palace in (10) … London – ideal for those who can afford it! |possible |
| |centre |
24 Fill in the correct word(s) from the list below. Use the words only once. Choose any three collocations and make sentences.
| trucks vehicle travel seat four-drive priced cooking food preparation tent |
|nets kit put up basic |
1 safari ………………….. 8 tinned ……………………………
2 a reliable ………………….. 9 food ………….…………………..
3 ………………….conditions 10 a four-person ………………….
4 a window ………………….. 11 mosquito ……………………….
5 ……………………..vehicle 12 a first-aid ……………………….
6 reasonably ……..………… 13 …………………………the tents
7 open-fire …………………. 14 …………………………..facilities
25 Fill in the sentences with the appropriate word(s) associated with hotels. The first letter is given for you.
|[pic] |1 The Hilton is a high-class hotel where the rich and famous stay. |
| |2 A c………. is employed to clean rooms and make beds in a hotel. |
| |3 Guests are asked to leave their keys at the reception desk in the |
| |l……. . |
| |4 The p…….. carried our suitcases up to our room. |
| |5 When you c……. i……, the receptionist asks for your name and passport|
| |number. |
| |6 The bill came to £9.20, so we left a £10 note and 80 p. t….. for |
| |the waiter. |
7 In summer, it is best to make a r……. Otherwise all the rooms may be booked.
8 I’m not very hungry so I’ll just have a c……. b……..; coffee and a croissant.
9 Let’s call r…….-s……. And have coffee brought to our room.
10 When visiting a hot country it is essential to stay in a(n) a…….c…….. hotel.
26 Complete each sentence with a word from the box. Use each word once only.
| photos fee hiring booking wildlife forward package guided view luggage |
|catch along visit way traffic |
1 The tourist were enjoying their … to the Hilton Hotel.
2 A trip to Snomdonia is not a part of your … .
3 If you want to visit Aorundel Castle, there is an entrance … of £7.00.
4 Brighton is very pretty, with pleasant walks … along the seaside.
5 On the … to Brampton, we’ll drive through some beautiful countryside.
6 There was a lovely … of the lake from the top.
7 The tourists stopped there for a few minutes to take some … .
8 We’ll start by taking a … tour of the university.
9 The … park can obviously be dangerous.
10 We can … a bus into Newtown.
11 I’m really looking … to camping.
12 The tour company provides accommodation and a van to carry ….
13 Trying a canal boat is another way to see beautiful countryside and escape the..
14 … a boat is not cheap.
15 The tourist office makes the … over the phone.
27 Read through the text and think of the word which best fits in each space. Write only one word in each space.
[pic] [pic]
SIGHTSEEING – KENYA
Whether you prefer sleeping 0) … under… the stars or spending the night in a luxurious hotel, Kenya is the ideal holiday destination for you. This beautiful country, located 1) … the east coast of Africa, offers holiday-makers a 2) … variety of activities to choose 3) … .
If you’re the adventurous type, Kenya has 4) … of the best safari holidays in 5) … world. Observe lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras and rhinos in their natural habitat. 6) … your meals cooked on an open fire 7) … wild animals roam nearby. Better 8) … get a bird’s eye view from a hot-air balloon, of hippos, crocodiles and “red” elephants (so nicknamed 9) … of the mud they roll themselves in).
10) … you prefer a less adventurous holiday, Kenya has some of the 11) … beautiful resorts in Africa. Sunbathe on long stretches of deserted white beaches, scuba-dive among the magnificent coral reefs or take a glass-bottomed boat ride out to the Watamu Marine Park. Wander around busy markets 12) … you can purchase anything 13) … semi-precious stones to hand-made baskets.
To put it in a nutshell, 14) … your idea of a perfect holiday, Kenya is guaranteed to have it and 15) … more.
28 Fill in the gaps below with one of the words from the list below.
rough sea limited dangerous animals historical adventures
cheap lively nightlife exciting injury expensive
|TYPES OF HOLIDAYS |ADVANTAGES |DISADVANTAGES |
|Package holiday on the Costa Brava |cheap flight and accommodation, modern |little historical or cultural interest, |
| |hotels, safe bathing |noisy and crowded |
|Cruise in the Mediterranean |fresh air, organised activities. |expensive, possibility of |
| |………………………….. |…………………………. |
|Camping in Scotland |…………………., easily |risk of bad weather, need to buy/hire |
| |organised, close to nature |equipment, …………… |
| | |Basic facilities |
|Skiing in the Pyrenees |active and ………………. |risk of ……………….., |
| |Attractive surroundings, good social life |Winter season only |
|Tours of famous monuments in Paris |convenient public transport, ………… interest |noise and pollution, |
| | |………………………….accommodation |
|Safari in Kenia |………………., exotic |tiring, vaccinations necessary, |
| |atmosphere |………………………… |
29 Which type of holiday would you choose and why?
30 Read the text. Some lines are correct and some have a word which should not be there. If a line is correct, put a tick (√) next to it. If a line has a word which should not be there, cross the word out.
0.
(0) Last summer I spent ten of days at a fantastic of
(00) hotel on the island of Jamaica. √
1) The Jamaica is an exotic island in
2) the Carribean. The name of the
3) hotel was called “Island Fun”. It certainly
4) was fun. I met a lot of young people. We
5) went for swimming every day and dancing
6) every night. My room was as large and
7) decorated in a typical island style.
8) The walls were painted with white, the window
9) and door frames were been painted a magnificent
10) blue and all the furniture was made up
11) of hand-carved wood. The hotel also had
12) a lovely dining room, delicious food on,
13) and a bar on the roof. It
14) was the most best holiday I ever had and I’m
15) planning to go to Jamaica again the next summer too.
31 [pic] Work in pairs. You can use the words below when you’re talking about holidays. Divide them into the six groups. There’s an example for you in each group.
hotel
countryside
mosquito nets
sunglasses
shells
plane
taking photos
swimming
coach
postcards
fire
grill
train
guest house
car
sunbathing
tent
suntan lotion
beach
guidebook
area
picnics
truck
open-fire cooking
first-aid kit
campsite
put up the tents
mountains
go sightseeing
photos
vehicle
countryside
boat
farmhouse
|Transport |Accommodation |Scenery |Activities |Things |Souvenirs |
| | | | |to pack | |
|Car |hotel |area |swimming |sunglasses |postcards |
Think of words which describe the kind of holiday you like most. Use a dictionary to help you. Add the words to the table.
32 Fill in the gaps with the correct words derived from verbs.
INTRODUCTORY VERBS
To report the meaning of a speaker’s words we can use various introductory verbs.
|Introductory Verb |Direct Speech |Reported Speech |
|promise+to –infinitive |“I’ll give you a lift.” |He promised to give me a lift. He |
|or promise + that clause | |promised that he would give me a lift. |
| |“No, I won’t call Tom.” |He refused to call Tom. |
|• refuse + to –infinitive | | |
| |“You should catch a taxi.” |He advised me to catch a taxi. |
|• advise/ask/invite/order/ | | |
|warn/remind+ sb + to – infinitive |“I’m sorry I was late.” | |
| | |He apologised for being/having been late. |
|• apologise (for)/insist (on)/complain (to |“Let’s have a picnic.” | |
|sb of)/admit (to) + gerund | |He suggested having a picnic. |
| |“You should follow my advice.” | |
|• suggest + gerund | |He suggested that I (should) follow his |
| | |advice. |
|• suggest + that + sb (should) + infinitive| | |
|without –to | | |
33 Read the following reported sentences and underline the special introductory verbs, then rewrite them in direct speech. There is an example at the beginning.
Example:
1 He advised them to drive to Turkey in a Volkswagen van.
“You should drive to Turkey in a Volkswagen van.”
2 They asked me to go with them.
3 He accused Tom of throwing the litter out of the window.
4 She complained that they hadn’t paid her money back.
5 He refused to help me.
6 Tom agreed to meet Mary at the railway station.
7 The guard warned us not to lean back.
8 Dave suggested going for a drive.
9 Jenny offered to open the windows.
10 He promised to come back to see me again.
34 Rewrite the following sentences in reported speech using specific introductory words.
Example:
1 “You lied to me, Steve! ” Mary said.
Mary accused Steve of lying/having lied to her.
2 “I’m sorry I caused the accident,” he said to them.
3 “Please, don’t tell anybody what happened,“ Ann said to me.
4 “You must open your bag,” the customs officer said to me.
5 “We’d better meet tomorrow,” Tom said to her.
6 “Don’t forget to switch off electrical appliances,” dad said.
7 “Don’t leave your car here,” the policeman said.
8 “I won’t fly,” she said to him.
9 “I promise I won’t leave you alone,” he said.
10 “You can have this type of accommodation only in this hotel,” the clerk said to us.
35 Turn from direct into reported speech or vice versa.
Example:
1 “Let me help you with the guidebook,” she said.
She offered to help me with the guidebook.
2 He insisted on me/my learning about French history.
“You must learn about French history,” he said.
3 “Don’t carry much currency in your pockets,” the guide said.
4 She apologised for losing/having lost the key to the front door.
5 “You’d better convert your money in your country,” the clerk said.
6 The governor promised to restore that castle by 2007.
7 “Yes, I’m a culture seeker visiting ancient castles,” she said.
8 She explained that the Hilton is/was a high-class hotel.
9 “Yes, I am planning to go to Jamaica,” Ian said.
10 She suggested decorating the room in a typical island style.
36 Complete each sentence with two to five words, including the word in bold.
1 “Shall I help you carry the box?” asked Tom.
offered Tom the box.
2 “Could you go to the bank?” he said to me.
asked He ………………………….. the bank.
3 “Why don’t we go to Paris for our holiday this year?” she said.
suggested She ……………………… Paris for their holiday that year.
4 “No, I won’t drive to the countryside in such rainy weather” she said.
refused She ……………………………… the countryside in such rainy weather.
5 “I’ll give you a lift,” my brother said.
promised My brother …………………….. a lift.
6 “I’m sorry I was late,” he said.
apologised He …………………………… late.
7 “I won’t let you go until you show your identity card,” he said to me.
refused He …………………………………I show my identity card.
8 “Shall I look after your pets while you are away?” asked my neighbour.
offered My neighbour……………………………I am away.
9 “You should make the reservation in advance” the travel agent said to me.
advised The travel agent ……………………………… in advance.
10 “I really send you a card when I reach the destination,” Michael said.
promised Michael ………………………………when he reaches the destination.
37 Fill in the gaps with one of the introductory verbs from the list below in the past simple.
|invite, warn, complain, refuse, insist, |
|advise, offer, apologise, ask, suggest |
Example:
1 “Could you do something for me?” she asked.
She asked him to do something for her.
2 “You should visit this marvelous place,” she said.
3 “Shall I buy a brochure for you?” he said.
4 “Will you come with me?” he said.
5 “Don’t be late,” the guide said to the tourists.
6 “I am sorry I shouted at you,” my friend said.
7 “No, I won’t tell him about my departure,” she said.
8 “You must go to bed earlier to catch the 10 o’clock train.” Mum said.
9 “I’m too busy to visit the countryside,” he said to me.
10 “Let’s visit Jane,” she said.
38 First, choose an appropriate introductory verb, then report the sentences.
Example: 1 “You should travel around Hong Kong Island”
…insist…
Ellen… insisted on me/my travelling around Hong Kong Island.
2 “Yes, I’ll call you”.……………..
Paul ………………………………………………………………………
3 “Could I rent a bicycle?”……………..
Bob …………………………………………………………………………
4 “You should speak to the manager.” ……………..
Jill ……………………………………………………………………………..
5 “No, I won’t tell you about it.”……………
Jack ………………………………………………………………………….
6 “I promise I’ll take you home.”……………
Kim…………………………………………………………………………….
7 “Let’s visit the temple.”……………
Sam …………………………………………………………………………...
8 “I’m sorry I broke your goggles.”……………
Peter ………………………………………………………………………
9 “Don’t forget to pay the bills.”……………
Mum ………………………………………………………………………….
10 “I’m exhausted after a long journey.”……………
Mary …………………………………………………………………………
[pic] SPEAKING
39 Tell a partner about an interesting journey. It can be a real journey you’ve made, or you can invent one. Use these questions and the language in the box below to help you.
• Who did you go with?
• Where did you go? (to an island? to the mountains? to a foreign city? etc.)
• How did you get there? (by train? by plane? by car? by boat?)
• What was good and bad about your journey?
|Useful language |
|I went by myself/with … |
|I/We went to … because I wanted … |
|We travelled by … |
|The most interesting thing was … |
|… was very exciting. |
|I was very surprised by … |
|… was a little boring. |
|40 [pic] Work in pairs. |Student A: You are going to book into the Swan Hotel for two |
| |weeks. It’s very important that this holiday goes well and |
|[pic] |everything is right for you. What information do you want about |
| |the hotel? Student B is the receptionist. Ask him/her questions |
| |about: |
• park / car?
• how far / city centre?
• TV ?
• rooms with private bathrooms?
• central heating?
• restaurant?
• bring / dog?
• price?
Student B: You are the receptionist at the Swan Hotel. Use the information below to answer Student A’s questions. (Remember: to welcome the guest;
to ask to see the passport; to ask him/her to sign the registration form; to wish the guest a pleasant stay at the end of the conversation)
|SWAN HOTEL |
|Large house two miles from city centre in quiet |
|Residential area. |
|Friendly family atmosphere |
|Some bedrooms with private bathroom or shower. |
|An-suite toilets in many rooms. |
|Central heating six months of the year. |
|Comfortable restaurant overlooking the garden. |
|Small cocktail bar. |
|Street parking nearby. |
|TV room. |
|No pets or children. |
|Price per person per night £75 |
41 Role Play. Half the students are tourists. Half are travel agents.
| | [pic] |
|[pic] | |
Tourists: You are going on a photo safari in Africa. You must choose your tour package. Talk to the agents. Make notes about the information. Fill in the chart.
Travel agent 1 works for Adventure Tours, travel agent 2 works for Travel in Style Tours and travel agent 3 works for You-drive-it Tours. Tell customers about your company’s photo safari tour. You want them to buy your tour. Say about : Main animals, Transportation, Accommodation, Meals, Price.
|Travel agencies |Adventure tours |Travel in Style Tours |You-drive-it Tours |
|Main Animals | | | |
|Transportation |hiking | | |
|Accommodation | | | |
|Meals | | | |
|Special feature | | | |
|Price |$_____ |$_____ |$_____ |
Change parts. Travel agents become tourists. Tourists become agents. Imagine a tour to a famous place in your country. Where will customers stay? What will people do? How much will the tour cost? Agents, try to “sell” your tour.
a Work in groups of three.
|[pic] |[pic] |
|1 |2 |
|[pic] |[pic] |
|3 |4 |
Task 1
Student 1: You are the examiner. Follow the instructions for Task 1.
Student 2 and 3: You are Candidates A and B. Look at the photos 1 and 2. Follow the examiner’s instructions.
b Work in groups of three again.
Task 2
Student 2: You are the examiner. Follow the instructions for Task 2.
Student 1 and 3: You are Candidates A and B. Look at the photos 3 and 4. Follow the examiner’s instructions.
c Discuss and compare your answers. Did you:
• follow the instructions? • communicate what you wanted to say?
• speak clearly and accurately? • use the full minute?
• use appropriate vocabulary?
|！Instructions: |
|To Candidates A and B: I’m going to give each of you two different photographs and I’d like you to talk about them. |
|To Candidate A: (Name), here are your two photographs. They show two different types of holidays. (Point to the photos above.) I’d |
|like you to compare and contrast these photographs, and say which type of holidays you would like to choose and why. You only have |
|about a minute for this, so don’t worry if I interrupt you. All right? (Stop Candidate A after one minute.) |
|To Candidate B: (Name), what types of holidays do you prefer? |
|Task 2 |
|Student 2: You are the examiner. Read out the instructions below to Candidates A and B and point to the photos 3 and 4. Stop |
|Candidate A after one minute. |
|Instructions: |
|To Candidates A and B: I’m going to give each of you two different photographs and I’d like you to talk about them. |
|To Candidate A: (Name), here are your two photographs. They show two different types of accommodation. (Point to the photos above.) |
|I’d like you to compare and contrast these photographs, and say which type of accommodation you would like to choose and why. You |
|only have about a minute for this, so don’t worry if I interrupt you. All right? (Stop Candidate A after one minute.) |
|To Candidate B: (Name), where do you like to stay while travelling? |
[pic]WRITING
42 a You and your friend are in the middle of a flight and you decide to write a postcard to someone in your group. Complete this one:
Dear ……….,
We’re on our way to ………. for …………, and at the moment we’re flying over ……… . So far the journey has been …….. . The food is …….. and we’ve just seen …… - it’s the in-flight movie. We are both feeling a bit …….. now, but fortunately we should arrive in about …….
See you in ……,
Yours,
………. and ………
b After a few days you decide to write another postcard. Complete this one:
…………..,
We’ve been ………… for ………….., and we’re having …………. The weather is ……… and we’ve been ………… several times. Yesterday we ………. and tomorrow we’re going ……………… ………………………….
See you in ……………. .
Best wishes, ………………..and…………..
PS Tell us if we’ve …………. any mistakes.
43 Write a formal letter (about 100-120 words) to a holiday company. You want to go on a safari holiday with your friends. You saw an advert referring to such kind of holiday. Write a letter to them explaining why you are writing and what other details you would like to know. Ask them about
• travel conditions / truck / specious enough for (number) of people
• team / their experience
• meals / way of cooking / food and its expenses
• camping equipment
• accommodation facilities
• price
44 Formal letters usually contain ‘set phrases’. Look at phrases a-f. Match them to their functions 1-6. (Teacher’s)
a I am writing with reference to your advert...
b I am writing to inquire (about)...
с I would be grateful if you could ...
d I am enclosing ...
e Yours sincerely
f Yours faithfully
1 You are writing because you saw an advert.
2 You want to ask about something.
3 You have put something else in the envelope
4 You are finishing your letter and you know the person's name.
5 You are finishing your letter and you used Dear Sir or Madam.
6 You want somebody to do something.
UNIT 4
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
LEAD-IN
1 Name three things that make a place attractive to tourists. Work with a partner and compare your lists.
2 What are the main tourist attractions in your area
❖ for young people?
❖ for older people?
❖ for foreign visitors?
3 What do you think is the difference between a traveller, a visitor and a tourist? Write brief definitions of each word and discuss them with your partner.
[pic] READING
| | |
|[pic] |4 You are going to read an article about tourism in the Czech |
| |Republic. Before you read, brainstorm possible answers to the |
| |following questions. |
| | |
| |What are the things which make a place attractive to tourists? |
| |How can tourism benefit a country? What are the possible |
| |drawbacks? |
5 Fill in the gaps using the key words from the text.
|chateaux landscape sewage seeker hiking |
1 … means to walk a long way in the mountains or countryside.
2 … is someone who is trying to find or get something.
3 … is used water that is carried away from houses by sewers.
4 … is an area of countryside or land, considered in terms of how attractive it is to look at.
5 .. is a castle or large country house in France.
6 First read the following summery then listen to the text and fill in the missing information.
In 1994 tourism accounted for 1) … billion in the Czech Republic. Jiri Cech is 2) … of the Tourism Department. Prague is known as the 3) … City.
The Hilton Atrium is near the 4) … centre. The Villa Voyta is a small, luxury hotel, built in 1921. The most popular place after Prague is Cesky Krumlov near the 5) … border. Its castle contains the oldest barogue 6) … in the world. For those looking for unspoiled nature , the Sumava region is rich in 7) … . However, there are also problems. Prague is finding it difficult to cope with the tourists in term of accommodation, 8) … and the sewage system. The Czech republic is busy restoring pre-war greatness as well as offering more 9) … to tourists.
7 Read the article and choose the most suitable heading from the list A-L for each part (1-7). There is one extra heading which you do not need to use. There is an example at the beginning (0).
|A Revival attracts business. |[pic] |
|B Balancing progress and preservation. | |
|C Tourists starting to move beyond Prague. | |
|D The ideal solution. | |
|E A cheap place for a holiday. | |
|F Tourism brings big money. | |
|G Small but luxurious. | |
|H Countless castles and old towns. | |
|I Sustained growth in tourism. | |
|0 |F |
The Czech Republic is enjoying a tourist boom that has become increasingly important to the country's economy. In 1994, tourism accounted for £1.5 billion which is expected to soon rise by ten per cent. "Tourism, one of our top foreign exchange earners, is very important to the country," says Jiri Cech, director of the Tourism Department.
|1 | |
More than 17 million tourists came to explore the various sights of Prague, known as the "Golden City", in 1994, and the boom continues. Private business people have improved the Czech capital with new shops, restaurants and cafes.
|2 | |
Although plans to build a luxury hotel were opposed, the capital has attracted several of the world's leading hotel groups - including Hyatt, Hilton International and Holiday Inn. These hotels bid for sites and contracts in the Czech capital. "We are optimistic about the prospects in Prague, especially for conventions and meetings," says Daniel Durand, manager of the Prague Hilton Atrium Seated near the city centre.
|3 | |
What makes Prague special, however, are small friendly hotels like the Villa Voyta. This quiet and architecturally beautiful hotel, built in 1921, has ^come the first in the country to be accepted into the exclusive Small Luxury Hotels of the World Association.
|4 | |
Foreign tourists are also beginning to discover attractions outside the capital, pouring cash directly into the farthest corners of the country. "It is very important for us to expand the options available for visitors exploring the Czech countryside," observes Jiri Cech.
|5 | |
The most popular site after Prague is the south Bohemian town of Cesky Krumlov, situated above the Austrian border. Its castle houses the oldest surviving baroque theatre in the world, complete with stage sets, costumes and a library of opera libretti. Thousands of such castles and chateaux, many in excellent condition, cover the Bohemian and Moravian landscapes, and many historic towns are renovating their ancient squares. Those looking for unspoilt nature can explore the Sumava region close to the Austrian and German borders, an area still rich in wildlife.
|6 | |
The Czech Tourism Department is trying to encourage greater investment in facilities outside Prague to try to lessen the strain on the already crowded capital. What the Minister would like most is an even spread of tourism across the whole country rather than the concentration on Prague. Indeed the city is finding it difficult to cope with the tourists in terms of accommodation, transportation and the sewage system. "For me the perfect world would be to have nature lovers wandering in the Bohemian hills, or hiking in the Sudeten mountains, and culture seekers visiting the castles of Moravia before a stop in the musical city of Prague," says Mr Cech.
|7 | |
There are many destinations to explore in the Czech Republic, which is busy restoring pre-war greatness. Whether the country gets full benefit from the still growing influx of tourists depends on how successful it is in offering more facilities while preserving its old world atmosphere.
8 In small groups, discuss your answers to the following questions.
❖ Would you like to visit the Czech Republic? Why? Why not?
❖ Would you rather stay in a large or small hotel? Why?
❖ Would you visit the city centre or the farthest corners of the country? Why?
|9 Look at the sentences about a holiday in Tasmania, an island |[pic] |
|off the south coast of Australia. Read the text below to decide if| |
|each sentence is correct or incorrect. If it is correct, choose A | |
|(Yes). If it is not correct, choose В (No). | |
|Sentences |A |B |
| |Yes |No |
|1 There are few traffic jams in Tasmania. | | |
|2 There are several buses every day on most routes. | | |
|3 It is essential to reserve accommodation in advance. | | |
|4 There is a limit on the number of hotel tickets you can buy. | | |
|5 Ruby Hotels are the cheapest. | | |
|6 Taz Hotel tickets can only be used in Taz Hotels. | | |
|7 The most attractive scenery you can see on the second day is by Russell Falls. | | |
|8 The third day is spend in the car. | | |
|9 There are good views of Cradle Mountain from the edges of Dove Lake. | | |
|10 The trip finishes where it started. | | |
See Tasmania!
|[pic] |Rich in an old world charm and with magnificent National Parks, |
| |Tasmania is well covered by a good road network. Light traffic and |
| |wonderful views make driving these roads a pleasure. Though the bus |
| |system is reliable, on many routes services may only run once daily. |
| |So hire a car and see this beautiful and interesting island at your |
| |own speed. |
| |There is a variety of places to stay, and although booking is |
| |strongly advised, |
particularly at peak holiday times,it should not be too difficult to arrange things as you go, if you prefer. We sell you a set of Taz Hotel Pass vouchers and Tasmania is yours. The Taz Hotel Pass offers the visitor a simple and convenient way to stay anywhere in Australia. Each hotel ticket is paid for in advance and is for one night's accommodation. There is no maximum or minimum number of hotel tickets you can buy, and we will give you your money back on unused tickets, less a small administrative charge. Taz Hotels are divided into simple colour categories with Ruby being the most basic and Diamond representing the highest quality.
|We recommend that you buy a mixture of tickets as we cannot give |[pic] |
|you your money back if you use a higher value ticket when staying | |
|at a lower value hotel. If you travel to an area where Taz have no| |
|hotels, then we will find other reasonably-priced accommodation | |
|for you in exchange for your Taz tickets. | |
|rHere is the planned route for our holiday in Tasmania: |
| |
|Day 1: Arrive Hobart airport, pick up your car and spend some time in the capital, perhaps driving up to the Old Signal Station |
|on Mount Nelson. |
|Day 2: Drive through the Derwent Valley, stopping at Russell Falls. Later the scenery becomes even more amazing as you pass Lake |
|St Clair National Park. Spend the night in the fishing town of Strahan. |
|Day 3: We take you on a half-day cruise from Strahan on the famous Gordon River. Then set off for a leisurely drive to Cradle |
|Mountain National Park. |
|Day 4: Enjoy the wild beauty of the Park. Go fishing or horse-riding. Or walk around beautiful Dove Lake, from where there are |
|wonderful views of the mountain itself. |
|Day 5: Explore the fascinating country towns as you drive north and along the coast to Launceston, Tasmania's second largest |
|city. |
|Day 6: A pleasant drive through peaceful countryside to Hobart. On route, you pass the charming towns of Ross and Oatlands. |
|Return to the airport in time for your flight. |
10 In small groups, discuss your answers to the following questions.
•Would you like to visit Tasmania? Why? Why not?
•What thing(s) about Tasmania impressed you most?
•What did you learn about Tasmania from the text?
•Do you like travelling at peak holiday times? Why? Why not?
| LISTENING |
|11 Look at the notices about tourist attractions in the south of |[pic] |
|England. You will hear a tourist information officer talking. Some| |
|information is missing. For each question (1-6), fill in the | |
|missing information in the numbered space. | |
|Days out in the Arun Valley |
| |
|Arundel Castle |
|Open April to October every day except (1)…………………………. |
|From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| |
|Boat trips on the River Arun |
|See town, sail below (2)…………………………… of castle. |
|Departures every (3) …………………………… in summer. |
| |
|Wildfowl & Wetlands Centre |
|Best time of year to visit: (4)……………………………….. |
|Restaurant open: (5)………………………… |
| |
|Amberly Museum |
|Open daily during (6) …………………, from Wednesdays to |
|Sundays other times. |
12 Discuss the given points.
❖ Would you like to spend a day visiting a castle with ancient furniture, paintings by famous artists?
❖ Are you interested in everyday life in the early part of this century?
❖ Do you think it is interesting and important to get closer to the history of buildings, universities, towns? Why?
13 You will hear a tour guide talking to a group of tourists about a coach trip. For each question (1-6), choose the correct letter A, B, C or D.
|Questions |Answers |
|1 What is the change of the plan? |A They will visit two towns. |
| |B They will look round a university. |
| |C They will visit a wildlife park. |
|2 Where will they stop? |A near a waterfall |
| |B by a lake |
| |C on a mountain |
|3 The town of Brampton became well known because of its |A shops |
| |B university |
|4 What animals will they see in the wildlife park? |C museum |
| |A lions |
|5 What time will they arrive back at the hotel? |B monkeys |
| |C tigers |
|6 The tour guide asks if anyone |A 5.30 |
| |B 6.45 |
| |C 7.15 |
| |A needs more information. |
| |B would like to go on another tour. |
| |C wants to ask any questions |
14 In small groups, discuss your answers to the following questions.
❖ Why are wildlife parks among tourist attractions?
❖ Have you ever visited any wildlife park?
❖ Are wildlife parks like the zoo or there are any differences?
❖ Do you usually take a camera with you while travelling? Why?
VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
15 Read the descriptions and give a word for each one. The first letter is already there. There is one space for each other letter in the word. Write the word for each question (1-10).
|1 A journey in a plane or space vehicle. |f _ _ _ _ _ |
|2 A method of travelling or moving things around by train. |r _ _ _ _ _ _ |
|3 A place that many tourists visit. |t _ _ _ _ _ _ a _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ |
|4 The way from one place to another. |r _ _ _ _ |
|5 Travelling through a place on the way. |v _ _ |
|6 The arrival of large numbers of people, especially suddenly. | |
|7 A period when something suddenly becomes very popular or starts happening a lot. |i _ _ _ _ _ |
|8 It’s on the way to any place. | |
|9 A building where people go to worship their religion. |b _ _ _ |
|10 A very large strong building built in the past as a safe place that could be easily|e _ r _ _ _ _ |
|defended against attacks. | |
| |t _ _ _ _ _ |
| | |
| | |
| |c _ _ _ _ _ |
16 Complete each sentence with a word from the box. Use each word only once.
| influx squares sights attractions centre tourism |
|facilities nature hotel boom |
1 The country is enjoying a tourist … .
2 Millions of tourists came to explore the various … .
3 They are planning to build a luxury … .
4 Several of the world’s leading hotel groups are located near the city … .
5 Foreign tourists are beginning to discover … .
6 Many historic towns are renovating their ancient … .
7 People are looking for unspoiled … .
8 What the director would like most is a spread of … .
9 To preserve this successful atmosphere the authorities offer more … .
10 The country gets full benefit from the growing tourist … .
17 Match the words (A-J) with their explanations (1-10).
|1 Place where people regularly go for holidays. |A museum |
|2 Short visit, often no longer than a day, returning to the place you | |
|started from. |B wildlife park |
|3 Travel plan or a list of places to be visited on one journey. | |
|4 For some countries you need to have before you’re allowed in. |C excursion |
|5 Building in which collections of rare objects are exhibited. | |
|6 High pavement next to the trains where passengers can get on and off. |D station |
|7 Person who gives information and make arrangements at a hotel concerning | |
|local attractions and events |E itinerary |
|8 on the way | |
|9 Hotel ticket which offers the visitor a simple and convenient way to stay|F resort |
|anywhere in Australia. | |
|10 Protected area where animals like lions, tigers, monkeys, giraffes, |G a visa |
|gorillas, etc. are living in the wild. | |
| | |
| |H en route |
| | |
| |I voucher |
| | |
| |J guide |
18 Fill in the gaps with the appropriate word(s) from the list below.
wandering sights destination location influx unspoilt
exclusive accommodation discreet suite
1 The film star stayed in a(n) … on the top floor of the Hilton hotel when she visited Paris. (luxurious set of rooms in a hotel)
2 The restaurant manager is very … and never talk about his famous customers. (polite and careful)
3 Holiday … is often difficult to find, so it is wise to book in advance. (housing)
4 Famous people usually dine at very … restaurants. (private, elegant and expensive)
5 When I am on holiday, I love … through the countryside. (walking in a relaxed way)
6 After a long journey they eventually reached their … . (final stop)
7 The authorities will try hard to cope with the huge … of visitors to the Olympic Games. (sudden arrival)
8 The Arundel Wildfowl is a good … to enjoy natural beauty, with its fascinating population of water birds. (place)
9 I love to go hiking in areas of … countryside where I feel like I’m the only person on earth. (unaffected by human development)
10 A great number of tourists came to explore the various … of London. (places of interest)
19 Complete each sentence 1-10 with a suitable ending A-J. Use each ending once.
|1 Our group included teenagers… |A were rather expensive. |
|2 The price covers everything … |B will organise a party. |
|3 We stayed on farms offering … |C about managing a boat. |
|4 The restaurants where we stopped … |D includes your hotel, all meals, the transport |
| |of your luggage and a guide. |
|5 I was a bit nervous … |E an information sheet about the places you are going to visit.|
| |F through beautiful countryside. |
|6 I toured around, using tours offices … |G to book accommodation with a local family. |
|7 The trips pass … |H except lunches. |
| |I bed and breakfast. |
|8 The total cost of the tour … |J who got a lot of fun racing each other. |
|9 The hotel you are staying in … | |
|10 The agent will give each of you … | |
20 Fill in the gaps with the correct words derived from nouns.
India is one of the largest and most (1) … countries WONDER
In the world. Apart from its (2) … cultural and FANTASY
linguistic variety, it’s also known for its food which
is extremely (3) … . Its most famous dish is curry. TASTE
There are hot and (4) … as well as sweet and mild SPICE
ones. With its magnificent temples. Its long
(5) … beaches and its unique cuisine, India SAND
is a truly (6) … country well with visiting. DELIGHT
21 Read the text about Aorundel Castle, one of tourist attractions in England. For questions 1-10, decide which word (A, B, C or D) best fits each space. There is an example for you.
Extra trip to Arundel Castle
Dear Holiday-maker,
I hope that you are enjoying your (1) …B… to the Albion Hotel. I'm writing to tell you about an extra (2) … we are arranging for Wednesday afternoon. We'll be going to Aorundel Castle, which is a tourist (3) … about 40 miles from here. A coach will be leaving at 11 am and returning in time for your evening meal at 7 pm. The kitchen has been informed so if we're late for any reason, they'll wait for us. Please remember this is not part of your (4) … so, although the coach is free, there is an entrance (5) … of £7.00 if you want to (6) … the castle.The town of Arundel is very pretty, with pleasant walks down by the river and some interesting old shops. The castle stands on a hill outside the town and can be seen from miles around. There has been a castle on this (7) … for almost 1,000 years, but the present building is not that old, so it's certainly not an old ruin. The castle buildings are used as a home by the present owners, but quite a large part is open to the (8) ….
(9) … the things to see at the castle are some lovely rooms. The library has a wonderful ceiling and there is a beautiful bedroom, once used by members of the royal family. There is furniture dating from the 16th century and a fine collection of old clocks, which shouldn't be missed. The picture gallery is also very interesting and has paintings by famous artists such as Canaletto and Gainsborough.
We will arrive in Arundel at lunchtime and the castle has its own restaurant, which serves excellent home-made lunches. If a group of you would like to pre-book, we can arrange a discount for you. If not, you can decide when you arrive and there are always plenty of free tables. For those of you who prefer a lighter meal, traditional English afternoon tea is served in the restaurant from 3.00 pm at a very reasonable price.
So, if you would like to (10) … us on our trip to Arundel, please ask at Reception by Tuesday lunchtime at the latest, and your name will be added to the list. Have a nice day.
Clara Tongue, Tour Company Representative
|1 A arrival |B visit |C tour |D voyage |
|2 A trip |B travel |C cruise |D journey |
|3 A boom |B influx |C attraction |D sight |
|4 A holiday |B trip |C journey |D package |
|5 A fare |B fee |C price |D cost |
|6 A visit |B attend |C come |D arrive |
|7 A spot |B sight |C site |D lot |
|8 A people |B public |C population |D inhabitants |
|9 A Although |B Though |C Between |D Among |
|10 A accompany |B join |C guide |D conduct |
22 A tour guide is explaining part of the itinerary. Fill the gaps (1-8) in the two sections with words or phrases from the boxes. Use each word or phrase once only.
On the way
'We start our visit to Laos on Day 8. (1) …, we fly to Vientiane, the capital. Next, we check in to the hotel, then the afternoon is free. (2) … , we go sightseeing in the morning. (3) … , we drive to Vang Vieng which is on the banks of the Nam Xong river. (4) … , we'll see rice paddies and drive through dense forests. (5) … Vang Vieng, you're free to relax in the town, or take a walk and explore the local limestone hills - there are some spectacular caves.'
On our last day
'On Day 11 we drive to Luang Prabang in themorning, and you are free in the afternoon. (6) … , there's an early-morning climb of Mount Phousi to see the sunrise - don't miss it! (7) …, you're free to enjoy the scenery, or visit the waterfalls. In Laos we take a fast boat to Рак Beng, visiting the Рак Ou caves (8) …
23 Fill in the appropriate idioms (A-H) related to “sights” from the list below.
A by sight
B out of sight, out of mind
C within sight
D out of sight
E at first sight
F caught sight of
G his/her sight on
H lost sight of
1 They fell in love … . (as soon as they saw each other)
2 The passengers on the ship were glad to see that land was … after such a long journey. (in view)
3 She watched the plane take off and fly away until it was … . (out of view)
4 I … him hiding behind the tree. (managed to see)
5 The detective was following her but she disappeared in the crowd and he … . (could no longer see)
6 The athlete has set … winning a gold medal at the Olympics. (firmly decided on)
7 It was a case of “ … ” when Bill found the missing telephone bill that had been buried in a drawer. (something not seen will soon be forgotten)
8 I know him … but I’ve never spoken to him. (recognize his face)
24 Fill in the verb in the appropriate form as in the example.
Example: 0 The guide said (that) he … the tourists the day before. MEET
The guide said (that) he had met the tourists the day before.
1 Kim said (that) he usually … to on a package holiday to Spain. GO
2 Tim told us (that) the flight … because of bad weather. CANCEL
3 He said (that) he … the ticket two days before. BOOK
4 The tourist information officer said (that) the castle … worth visiting. BE
5 The guide told us (that) we … at the town of Arundel at lunchtime. ARRIVE
6 He reminded the citizens (that) the Minister of Transport … the city
the next day. VISIT
7 The guide said to the tourists (that) they … a change to the trip. MAKE
8 Paul said (that) they usually … camping in summer. GO
9 He said (that) cities like London, Paris and Venice … popular places
for sightseeing. BE
10 The agent said (that) adventure holidays … be very expensive. CAN
GRAMMAR REVISION
25 Put the words in brackets in the correct order. All the sentences are questions.
1 (when / was / built / this temple) …………………………………………………….?
2 (how / you / do / your trip / organize) ……………………………………………….?
3 (where / to change / have / you / do) ……………………………………………….?
4 (what / you / think / do / transport / reliable / is / the most)………………………..?
5 (when / the coach / start / does / driving off) ……………………………………….?
6 (how many / there / platforms / at which / are / come in / trains) ………………..?
7 (what / available / at the hotel / facilities / are) ……………………………………..?
8 (what / the most / scenery / attractive / is) ………………………………………….?
9 (why / cancelled / the flight / was) ………………………………………………...…?
10 (which / goes / bus / to the city centre) ……………………………………………?
26 Make up questions using the words on the right.
Example:
The last entrance to the museum is at four. WHEN
When is the last entrance to the museum?
|1 The country is offering more facilities to attract tourists. |WHAT |
| | |
|2 They pay one dollar for each journey. |HOW MUCH |
| | |
|3 The museum is normally open from Wednesday to Sunday. |WHEN |
| | |
|4 Medical insurance is very important. |WHAT |
|5 The brothers were interested in arranging a half-day flight | |
|for the family. |WHO |
| | |
|6 They stayed in a small hotel. |WHERE |
| | |
|7 The tourist office makes the booking over the phone. |HOW |
| | |
|8 The holiday package included two nights in a luxury hotel. |HOW MANY |
| | |
|9 The bus station is usually in the town centre. |WHERE |
| | |
|10 We spent three hours exploring the city. |HOW LONG |
27 Complete each sentence with two to five words, including the word in bold.
1 The last time I rode a bicycle was two years ago.
ridden I ……………………………………………………….. for two years.
2 It was such a bad storm that I was afraid to drive the car.
so The storm ………………………….. …I was afraid to drive the car.
3 They’d rather go on a package holiday than arrange their own holiday.
rather They’d prefer ……………………………………….their own holiday.
4 When you go camping, always remember to stop the camp fire from burning before you go to sleep.
out When you go camping, always remember to ……..before you go to sleep.
5 It was such a cold day that I wore my woollen hat and gloves.
on It was such a cold day that I ……………………………….. and gloves.
6 It was the first time she had visited this exotic place.
never She …………………………………………….. this exotic place before.
7 When did she get her driver’s licence?
ago How long ……………………………………………her driver’s licence?
8 I haven’t booked the flight yet
still I …………………………………………………………………the flight.
9 I’ve never travelled by plane before.
first It’s the …………………………………………………travelled by plane.
10 We found this collection very interesting.
were We …………………………………………………………..this collection.
28 Yesterday you met a friend of yours, Carol. Here are some of the things Carol said to you.
1 We are staying at a comfortable campsite ten minutes from the beach.
2 My mum doesn’t stand flying.
3 I want to go on holiday but I can’t afford it.
4 You will enjoy very much if you see this part of the city.
5 There is a restaurant on the campsite.
6 You can come and stay at my flat if you are ever in London.
7 I don’t know what place to visit next year.
8 We are both feeling a bit tired now.
9 I have never seen such a marvelous castle before.
10 They managed to see a lot of sights.
Later that day you tell another friend what Carol said. Use reported speech.
1 Carol said to me (that) they were staying at a comfortable campsite ten minutes from the beach.
29 Make a new sentence from the question in brackets.
1 (Why is tourism very important to your country?) Do you know why tourism is very important to your country?
2 (What makes this city special?) Can you tell me what …………………………….?
3 (How many tourists came to explore the various sights of Tasmania?) Have you got any idea how many …………………………………………………………………?
4 (Is it enjoyable to visit areas rich in wildlife?) Can you tell me…………………….?
5 (Are there many destinations to explore in the Czech Republic?) Do you know
……………………………………………………………………………………………..?
6 (What facilities does the country offer the tourists?) Could you tell me ………….?
7 (Is there a limit on the number of hotel tickets?) Do you know …………………?
8 (Where does the trip finish?) Could you tell me where ……………………………?
9 (Can I hire a car to see this beautiful and interesting island?) Do you know ……..?
10 (Where will we find other reasonably-priced accommodation?) Could you tell us
where ………………………………………………………………………………………?
30 Underline the correct word, as in the example.
1 “Could you say/tell me the time,” asked/told the old lady.
2 “Are you seeing Steve?” Jane told/asked Mary.
3 “Will you go with me?” John told/said to me.
4 She told/said that it would take over an hour to tour the cathedral tower.
5 Fiona told/said to me a few words about her comfortable modern villa.
6 They were looking at each other saying/telling nothing.
7 Who can tell/say me a story about famous travellers?
8 If you are lost, the policemen can say/tell you the way.
9 If you want to know more information about the tour, you may say/ask the guide about it.
10 Don’t say/tell so! In spite of the delay you are lucky!
31 Turn the following into the reported speech.
1 “ The capital has attracted a great number of tourists,” said the governor.
2 “I don’t want to go on a long holiday this summer,” Sammy said to his mother.
3 “Tourism will benefit the country's economy, ” he said.
4 “There are too many traffic jams in Tasmania,” the guide informed the tourists.
5 “ You have to pay the full price on the day you book, ” the clerk explained to the customers.
6 “If you don’t take a taxi, you will miss the train,” mother said to Jane.
7 “The cost covers accommodation and some meals,” the receptionist said to the guests.
8 “I’ve just seen them off,” Clare said to Alan.
9 “I saw a lot of foreign tourists yesterday,” Lucy said to Roy.
10 “The trip to Ayers Rock ends with a flight,” the guide said to the tourist group.
32 Turn the following questions into the reported speech.
1 “Have you ever spent your holiday skiing on the slopes of the Himalayas?” asked Mark.
2 “Did you enjoy camping?” she asked me.
3 “ Are you interested in wildlife?” asked the teacher.
4 “ Do you prefer to go on holiday with a large group of people?” my friend asked me.
5 “ What do you want from a holiday?” he wondered.
6 “Where did you go on your holiday last summer?” she asked me.
7 “ What's your idea of a really good holiday?” Brad asked Susan.
8 “ Do you have a favourite holiday destination?” Carla asked Richard.
9 “ Why do you go on package holidays? ” she wondered.
10 “How much money did you spend on flights and
accommodation?” Sally asked me.
33 For questions 1-10, choose the correct letter A, B, or C.
1 He said he would be able to see me at 10:30.
A “I will see you at 10:30.”
B “I may see you at 10:30.”
C “I can see you at 10:30.”
2 She said she had been to Paris the week before.
A “I was in Paris two weeks ago.”
B “I was in Paris the week before.”
C “I have been to Paris two weeks ago.”
3 The parents said they wanted a special day out that Saturday.
A “We wanted a special day out this Saturday.”
B “We wanted a special day out that Saturday.”
C “We want a special day out this Saturday.”
4 The guide said it wouldn’t be far to the hotel.
A “It won’t be far to the hotel.”
B “It wouldn’t have been far to the hotel.”
C “ It wouldn’t be far to the hotel.”
5 The receptionist said they were full.
A “We were full.”
B “We are full.”
C “We have been full.”
6 The Parkers said they were planning to go on holiday round Europe the following week.
A “We were planning to go on holiday round Europe the following week.”
B “We were planning to go on holiday round Europe next week.”
C “We are planning to go on holiday round Europe next week.”
7 He said his trip would not be complete until he saw the alligator.
A “My trip would not be complete until I saw the alligator.”
B “My trip will not be complete until I saw the alligator.”
C “My trip will not be complete until I see the alligator.”
8 They said they were going to spend three days of their trip relaxing in the sunshine on some wonderful beaches.
A “We were going to spend three days of our trip relaxing in the sunshine on some wonderful beaches.”
B “We would spend three days of our trip relaxing in the sunshine on some wonderful beaches.”
C “We are going to spend three days of our trip relaxing in the sunshine on some wonderful beaches.”
9 He commanded not to be late for the bus.
A “Please, don’t be late for the bus.”
B “You shouldn’t be late for the bus.”
C “Don’t be late for the bus.”
10 Bill invited me to go away on a long journey with him.
A “Are you going to go away on a long journey with me next summer?”
B “Will you go away on a long journey with me?”
C “Can you go away on a long journey with me?”
34 Turn the sentences into reported speech. In which of them do the tenses change? In which do they not change? Why?
1 Mrs Dunn says,” We had a marvelous trip.”
Mrs Dunn says (that) they had a marvelous trip.
The tense doesn’t change – introductory verb in the present tense.
2 The clerk said, “We’ve included a full day’s boat trip on the famous reef.”
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
3 “I can meet you at the railway station,” she told him.………………………………..
4 Mr Hanks says, ”My daughter is leaving tomorrow………………………………….
5 “I can help you with your luggage,” Fred said to Sara.………………………………
6 “I will drive you to the airport,” Tony said.……………………………………………
7 “I don’t know where she lives,” he told me.………………………………………….
8 “A sightseeing tour and a visit to the famous Opera House will be included,” the guide said.………………………………………………………………………………….
9 She says, “The castle was built beside a church.”………………………………….
10 “ We started by taking a guided tour of the university,” Colin said to Alice.
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
35 Cross out the unnecessary word.
1 I must to ask you some questions.
2 Mum told us do not to leave the house after 12:00.
3 Tina asked me that what holiday I wanted to spend.
4 He said me that we couldn’t meet at the station.
5 Could you tell me how far where the booking office was?
6 Anna promised me that to send a card from Spain.
7 David asked me if where I came from.
8 The receptionist asked me why how long I had been in London.
9 Paul asked me where did I put the brochure.
10 I explained her that I was not a traffic warden.
[pic] SPEAKING
36 Work in pairs. Collect holiday itineraries from newspaper, travel agent, or Internet adverts. Discuss how interesting you think the itineraries are. Ask questions such as:
❖ Do visitors get enough time to spend at important or interesting sights?
❖ Is there a good variety of things to do?
❖ Is there enough time to relax?
❖ Do visitors spend a long time travelling?
37 Sue took a tour to Cairns, Australia. Look at her itinerary. What questions could you ask about her trip? Finish the questions. There is an example for you.
|ADVENTURE |
|TOURS |
|Cairns Tour Itinerary |
|Saturday, 8/19 |
|10:30 a.m. Arrival, World Airways, Flight 821, Cairns Airport, International Terminal. Will be met by Adventure Tour Guide. |
|11:30 a.m. Bus tour of city and surrounding area. |
|2:30 p.m. Deliver to hotel. |
|Sunday, 8/20 |
|8:30 a.m. Hotel pick-up. Boat to Green Ireland. Swimming, snorkeling and scuba diving. (Barbecue lunch provided.) |
|6:30 p.m. Return to hotel. |
|Monday, 8/21 |
|9:00-11:30 a.m. Hotel pick-up. Visit Wild World Animal Park. |
|12:00 noon Return to hotel. Afternoon free for shopping. Bungee jumping optional. |
|Tuesday, 8/22 |
|8:00 a.m. Hotel pick-up. Escorted trip into rainforest. (Guide and 4WD vehicle provided.) |
|7:30 p.m. Return to hotel. |
|Wednesday, 8/23 |
|7:45 a.m. Hotel pick-up. Transport to airport, International Terminal. |
|11:15 a.m. Departure, World Airways 823 |
Example:
1 Was your plane on time?
2 ________________ the hotel like?
3 ______________the weather like?
4 ______________go scuba diving?
5 What animals _______________?
6 ______ you buy _____________?
7 _______you try______________?
8 _______________ rainforest like ?
9 _________________sad to leave?
38 Work in pairs. Make a list of some popular tourist destinations in your country or from around the world. Say what she/he can do or see in these places.
39 Describe the places on your list to the class but don’t say their names. The other students have to guess the places and say whether they would like to go there.
Example:
This is a city in Italy. It’s very beautiful. It’s got canals and gondolas instead of streets and cars … (Answer: Venice)
40 Tourism is a world industry, but different parts of the world offer different attractions for the tourists. Divide into groups. Each group will be given a different part of the world to work with.
Why do tourists visit this area? Analyse your area in terms of what it offers in the following categories:
• history • sport/leisure activities • climate
• culture and religion • typical entertainments • landscape
41 Discuss the following question.
❖ Why do people travel? Give reasons for travelling.
❖ How do people travel?
❖ Where do people travel?
[pic]WRITING
42 You have been asked to complete a questionnaire about travelling in your country. Fill in the questionnaire answering each question (1-10).
|TRAVEL QUESTIONNAIRE |
|1 Surname: …………………………………………………………… |
|2 Forenames:…………………………………………………………. |
|3 Home Address:…………………………………………………….. |
|4 Are you a car driver?…………………………………………….. |
|5 How do you usually travel to work/school/college?…… |
|6 How many hours a week do you spend travelling?..…… |
|7 What is good about the way you travel?…………………… |
|8 What is not good about the way you travel?…………….. |
|9 What alternatives are available to you?…………………… |
|10 Signature:………………………………………………………… |
| |
|Thank you for taking time to fill in this questionnaire |
43 Design a tour/ itinerary of your town or area. What places in your town/area should a tourist visit?
|Famous places ___________________________________________ |
|Shopping ____________________________________________ |
|Parks/natural places ________________________________________ |
|Restaurants _____________________________________________ |
|Night spots ______________________________________________ |
|______________________________________________ |
Example:
We should go there because …
Let’s include _______________ since …
44 You came back from a marvelous holiday recently and have been asked to write a report on it for a local magazine aimed at young people. Write an account/report (100-120 words) of your holiday trip (real or imaginary).
Useful tips
❖ Report on the journey, what you saw and did during the day, what attractions you visited and how you spent the evenings.
❖ Try writing down a few section headings and then brainstorm ideas (single words only if you like) under each of the headings.
❖ You should include:
- an introductory paragraph which states where you went and how you got there;
- a description of some of the places you were taken to and what you did there;
- a concluding paragraph that sums up your view of the trip.
[pic] VIDEO CLASS
PLANNING A TRIP
1 You are going to watch three video episodes dealing with travel arrangement. Before listening, discuss the following questions. Use the information you got in the previous classes. Talk for 2-3 minutes.
• What’s essential for you when you start a trip?
• Do you normally apply to any travel agency service?
• How do you prefer travelling – by train or by plane?
2 Match the replies (a-h) with the appropriate activities (1-4).
|1) Comparing things |a) I think I’ll go by plane. |
| |b) I prefer travelling by plane. |
|2) Making quick decisions |c) Would you like to check that piece of baggage? |
| |d) How do you prefer travelling by train or by plane? |
| |e) The plane is faster. |
|3) Inviting someone |f) I know a better hotel. |
| |g) Would you like to come with me? |
| |h) The plane is more expensive than the train. |
|4) Talking about preferences | |
While you watch the first episode, do the following activities.
3 Circle the correct answers to complete these sentences.
1 James is going on a business trip to …..
a) Ireland b) Scotland c) Wales
2 He’s going to travel …. .
a) this Friday b) Next Friday c) the Friday after next ….. .
3 He’s travelling by … .
a) plane b) train c) car
4 Complete the notes that Rita made about Tom’s travel arrangements.
|NOTES |
| |
|Book one ……………………… |
|ticket to ………………………… |
|on ………………………………. |
5 Match these words with speech bubbles 1-7. Watch again and check.
A Excuse me …. E Yes, Mr Hall. Which flight?
B I’ll tell you later. F When’s your next visit? Week after next.
C No, thank you. I won’t G Can you get me a ticket?
go on Friday. I’ll go on
Sunday.
D I’m going to see them the
| |
6 While you watch the second episode, find out which of the people, 1-4:
| | |
|a) prefers planes for long distance travel? | |
| | |
|b) feels like an astronaut when she files? | |
| | |
|c) wants to get where she’s going quickly? | |
| | |
|d) says planes go to more places than trains? | |
7 Before you watch the third episode, say as many words and word collocations associated with the airport as you know.
8 While you watch, check which of the items you see on the video.
9 Explain what is meant by:
1 Which class of ticket (A-C) is: A BUSINESS CLASS
• the most expensive ? B FIRST CLASS
• the cheapest ? C COACH CLASS
10 Complete Sherry’s definitions with the expressions above.
a) …………, which is the premium service and the best way to travel.
b) …………., which is the economy class.
c) ………………, which is better than coach class.
|11 Match | |
|In the three conversations Sherry has with the passengers, which passenger, 1,2, or 3: | |
|a) wants to buy a first class | |
|ticket? | |
|b) wants to buy a return | |
|ticket from Vancouver? | |
|с) wants to check in for his | |
|flight and to check in | |
|some baggage? | |
12 Circle the answer you think is correct. Then watch the Documentary again and check. Give reasons for your answers.
1 Is Sherry married?
a) Yes b) No c) Don’t know
2 In the first conversation with a passengers, what time of day is it?
a) Morning b) Afternoon c) Evening
3 What is the weather like outside?
a) Warm and dry b) Cold and wet c) Very hot and dry
4 There are 35 gates at San Jose Airport, numbered 1 to 35.
a)True b) False c) Don’t know
5 American Airlines employees can wear rings, but they are not allowed to wear any other jewellery to work.
a) True b) False
c) Don’t know
| | |
|13 Role Play | |
|Work in pairs | |
|Student A: You are Rita. Use the information in the video episode to make | |
|a reservation for a train ticket for Tom Hall. Speak to the Booking Office | |
|at British Rail. | |
|Student B: You work at the Booking Office. Respond to Rita. Use the form below to ask questions. Make sure you get all the | |
|information you need. | |
|There are trains from London to Edinburgh every hour starting at 5 a.m. | |
WORDLIST
Accessible
Adventure
Air fare
Air hostess
Aircraft
Airfield
Aisle / window seat
Arrange a holiday
Arrive in/at
Baggage (luggage)
Baggage hall
Boarding card
Booking-office
Boom
Bureau De Change
Business class
Camp
Camper
Carry
Castle
Check-in desk
Coach
Coach class
Coast
Connecting flight
Convenient
Cruise
Customs officer
Deck
Delay
Departure lounge
Departure time
Destination
Diary
Driver
Duty-free shop
Economy class
En route
Entertainment
Entrance
Extra charge
Facilities
Fare
Fee
Ferry
Flight
Flight number
Gate
Hand luggage (a carry-on bag)
Harbour
Helicopter
Hiking
Hire charge
Horse-riding
Hydrofoil
Immigration officer
In the countryside
Influx
Information desk
Journey
Journey-planning service
Landing-stage
Landscape
Left-hand/right hand side
Luggage belt
Make arrangements for a tour/ holiday
Means of transport
On time
Optional
Package tour
Passenger
Passport control
Pavement
Pedestrian
Plane ticket
Premium service
Public transport
Rail travel
Rails
Railway
Reliable
Reservation
Resort
Return fare
Return ticket
Ride
Round trip
Route
Runway
Safety helmet
Seat
Seat selection
Security control
Self-catering
Self-catering apartment
Set off for a journey
Shared bathroom
Sightseeing
Single ticket
Snack bar
Staff
Steamer
Suitcase
Tent
Terminal
Ticket counter
Ticket desk
To alter the ticket
To arrange sth for a little extra
To be in a hurry
To board a plane/ship
To book a ticket
To book tickets for a plane/train in advance
To carry
To cash traveller’s cheque
To catch/ take a bus
To change the train
To collect the bags
To cover a journey
To enter a country
To exceed the maximum baggage allowance
To get about/around
To get along/on
To get at smb
To get away
To get back
To get in
To get in/out
To get off
To get on/off
To get out of
To go abroad
To go away on a long journey
To go by air
To go camping
To go on board
To go transatlantically
To handle flights
To issue a ticket
To lead a tour
To leave
To make a journey
To make a landing
To make a list
To make the reservation
To pack things
To pass
To pay the full fare
To pay a cancellation
To re-confirm
To reserve seats
To ride
To sail
To say good-bye to smb
To see smb off
To share the room
To start a journey
To take a cruise-ferry
To take along
To take off
To take the flight
To travel for long distances
To travel for pleasure
To travel light
To travel on business
To travel on foot
To wander
Tourist attraction
Transaction
Transfers
Travel agency
Travel insurance
Traveller’s cheque
Trip
Trolley
Trucks
Tyre
Unattended luggage
Van
Vehicle
Via
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King’s Cross Station
Number of platform: 1 ____
Usual departure time: 2 ____
Expected new departure time: 3 ____
Heathrow Airport
Destination: 4 ____
Gate number: 5 ____
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6 ____
a. you collect your bags after your flight
b you catch a plane to a different country
c you can wait for a connecting flight
d you must say if you are carrying alcohol, tobacco, or luxury goods
e you go to show your ticket and get your seat on the plane
f your passport is checked before you enter a country
g you can buy things at a reduced price
h you catch a plane to a different part of the same country
i you can leave your bags for a few hours
j you can get information about transport, accommodation, etc.
• Who can you see in the picture?
• Where is she?
• What’s she doing?
• What things can you see in the picture?
• How does the girl probably feel? Why?
Spend a week on a barge in Amsterdam.
Amsterdam has a great nightlife and some of the best restaurants and cafes in the world. Just £300.
Three days in Paris
See the Louvre, the Eiffel tower and the Champs Elsysee on the wonderful once-in-a lifetime sightseeing tour to the capital of France. Two nights in a hotel with half board and a trip on the Eurostar are included in the price. £200 per person.
HOLLYWOOD
Visit Hollywood in the spring! See where all the stars live, and walk on a real movie lot. See the making of a film and have dinner at some of the restaurants that the stars go. For three days live the life of a successful actress on the boulevards where Robert DeNiro walks and works. £500 per person.
Four days in a cottage in the heart of the British countryside. See old English village, sip tea in a cafe and experience the peace of country life. Five nights in a bed and breakfast just £250.
In your next letter, please tell me about the travel arrangement you made recently. Was it a package tour?…
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4
3
frightening exhausting entertaining relaxing cultural romantic for the family
once-in-a-lifetime adventurous exciting
1 In a safari truck, passengers take it in turns to sit next to a window.
2 Safari trucks are able to travel over all types of roads.
3 Safari team leaders have a minimum of 12 months' touring experience.
4 The second driver is as experienced as the team leader.
5 Each truck comes supplied with all the food needed for the trip.
6 Everyone is expected to help get meals ready.
7 What people pay for their food depends on how much they eat.
8 There is always enough clean drinking water.
9 Campers have plenty of space in their tents.
10 Hot showers are provided for campers wherever they stop for the night.
Dear Philip,
I am just writing to tell you what a (1) … MARVEL
Holiday we had. We went on a camping holiday
to the South of France and the weather was (2) … . WONDER
The tent we stayed in was very (3) … . It had COMFORT
a cooker, a fridge and a TV. We were in the heart of
the French countryside and some of the views
were great. The campsite itself was (4) … . IMPRESS
It was well (5) … and the staff were very ORGANISE
(6) … . HELP
There was lots to do and, although I’m not a
very (7) … person, I enjoyed swimming and playing ACT
tennis. All in all, it was a very (8) … holiday. You ENJOY
should go if you get the chance. I can send you the
brochure if you like.
Love from
Linda
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