O CAN DO OBJECTIVES ■ Talk about past vacations ■ Describe travel problems ■ Ask for Information in a public plac ■ Write a travel blog
TRAVEL AND TOURISM
GETTING STARTED 3 k;
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Ask and answer the questions. 1 Would you like to take a photo like this on vacation? Why / Why not? 2 What is the funniest or most unusual photo you have taken on vacation? Where were you? How did you feel? Did anything go wrang?
Look at the picture and answer the questions.
1 Who is the girl? What is she doing? 2 How do you think she feels? Why? 3 Do you think the photo was her idea? Why / Why not?
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2A WE HAD AN ADVENTURE 0 READING AND LISTENING a Ask and answer the questions. 1 Where do you like to go on vacation? 2 Do you like to try new things on vacation? What? 3 Can you think of any kind of vacation you wouldn ’ t enjoy? b Read “ Yes Man Changed My Life ” and answer the questions. 1 What is Danny Wallace ’ s book “ Yes Man ” about? 2 What did Richard do after he read “ Yes Man? ” C Read Day One and Day Two and then answer the questions. Day One 1 Why did Richard go into the travel agency? 2 What vacation did he book? 3 Did he book the kind of vacation he usually likes? Day Two
Learn to talk about past vacations G Simple past V Tourism
YES MAN CHANGED MY LIFE by Richard Collins Yes Man is the best book I ’ ve ever read. It ’ s the true story of a year in the life of author Danny Wallace. Before Danny Wallace became the “ Yes Man, ” his life was boring and he feit old. So he decided to make things more exciting. He started saying “ yes ” to every question people asked him. And he did it for a whole year. From the day he started, it completely changed his life, and he had all kinds of adventures. It ’ s a fantastic story. When I finished the book, I wanted
1 Why did Richard go to the beach? 2 What did he buy at the beach? 3 What is he going to do on day three? How does he feel about it? d "'J| Would you like to try waterskiing? Do you think Richard will enjoy it? e Olfh&IB Listen to Richard describing day three. Are sentences 1-5 true (T) or false (F)? Correct the false sentences. 1 The dass began with a lesson before they went in the ocean. 2 Richard feit fine when they went out on the boat. 3 He found it difficult to stand up on the waterskis. 4 He hated waterskiing. 5 When he got back to the hotel, he went to bed. f Can you think of a time when you were surprised you enjoyed something? 0 GRAMMÄR Simple past: affirmative a Underline the simple past forms of these verbs in the article.
to change my life like Danny Wallace. So I took a vacation from work and became a “ Yes Man ” for a week. This is what happened.
C Complete the sentences with the simple past forms of the verbs in parentheses. 1 I as a waiter for a day, for no money. (work) 2 I a day fishing with five Costa Rican fishermen. (spend) 3 I at a beach party until six in the morning. (stay) 4 I a dance competition. (win) 5 I the same boat trip three times. (take) 6 swimming at midnight. (go)
0 LISTENING a
Wh ich of the activities in 2c do you think Richard enjoyed? Teil a partner. Listen and check. b Qllhfiihl Listen again. What is Richard ’ s last question? Do you think he will say “ yes ” or “ no ” ? Why? C Cwj Ask and answer the questions. 1 Do you ever say “ yes ” when you don ’ t want to? When? 2 Would you like to be a “ Yes Man ” for a week?
become feel decide start ask do change have want get see sleep go arrive give
b Which verbs in 2a end in -ed in the past tense? How do the other verbs change? You can find a list of irregulär verbs on p. 168.
I started on Saturday morning. At 10 a.m., I got my first question. I saw a poster in the window of a travel agency. It said, “ Tired? ” (Yes - I slept badly the night betöre, so I was tired.) Under this, it said, “ Do you need a vacation? ” (Yes, definitely.) So I went in. The travel agent asked me where I wanted to go. But before
I could answer, she asked, “ Somewhere warm? ” I don ’ t like warm weather, but I said, “ Yes. ” “ A beach vacation? Maybe in Costa Rica? ”
I don ’ t like the beach. I prefer cities. But I said, “ Yes. ” “ What kind of accommodations?A hotel? Or a ... ” I hate hotels, but before she could continue, I said, “ Yes. ” Five minutes later, everything was ready. My flight was the next day.
0 PRONUNCIATION -edendings a
Listen and check (/) the verbs that have an
I arrived at my hotel inTamarindo at lunchtime. It was very warm. I just wanted to check in and unpack my suitcase, but the receptionist said, “ We have a minibus to the beach in ten minutes. Do you want to go? ” You know the answer I gave her.
play > played □ ask > asked want > wanted
extra syllable when we add -ed. change > changed □
need decide > decided □ > needed
start > started □ b Complete the rule with two sounds. We pronounce -edendings with an extra syllable /id/ after ___ and ___ . only.
It was very sunny at the beach. Luckily, I brought sunscreen. A man came toward me: “ Sunglasses? Do you want sunglasses? ” I had some in my bag, but I said, “ Yes. ” Five minutes later, another man came: “ Beautiful hat, sir? ” I tried not to look at him. Three hours later, I had two pairs of sunglasses, three hats, a watch, and a woman ’ s necklace. It was difficult to carry all my new things back to the minibus. I decided no trips tomorrow, just rest. When I got back, the receptionist asked, “ Did you like the beach? ” I didn ’ t, but I said, “ Yes. ” “ Oh, there ’ s a waterskiing course tomorrow. Do you want me to reserve a spot for you? ” I can ’ t swim very well, and I don ’ t like the ocean. I wanted to cry ... B GRÄMMÄR Simple past: negative and questions a Complete the sentences with the words in the box.
C OüÄfli Which of the verbs + -ed in the box have the extra /id/ syllable? Listen and check.
waited included arrived looked watched shouted smiled stopped ended believed
0VOCABULARY Tourism
a
What useful vacation items can you see on these
pages? What eise do people usually take?
b
Now go to Vocabulary Focus 2A on p. 134.
O SPEAKING a Think of a vacation you enjoyed. Think about your answers to these questions. • When did you go? • Where did you go? • Was it your first time? • How long did you go for? • Who did you go with? • What kind of accommodations did you stay in? • Did you do any Sightseeing? • Who did you meet? • Did you bring back any Souvenirs? b J Teil your partner about your vacation. Listen to your partner and ask questions.
was didn ’ t did weren ’ t
1 Some of my experiences
very good.
2 I
like the mosquitoes that bit me.
3
you have a good week?
your favorite thing?
4 What
b Look at the sentences in 4a and answer the questions about the simple past. 1 Which sentences include the verb be? 2 How do we make negatives and questions ...? • with the verb be • with other verbs
C
Now go to Grammar Focus 2A on p. 146.
2B EVERYONE WAS WAITING FOR ME 0VOCABULARY Travel collocations a Look at the list of ways to travel. Which do you prefer? Why? • car • bus • train • plane • subway • on foot
G Past continuous V Travel collocations Learn to describe travel problems
b
Look at the travel problems in the pictures.
Which Situation do you dislike the most?
C
Now go to Vocabulary Focus 2B on p. 135.
BLISTENING a
Look at the picture and the headline.
What do you think happened?
Woman Angry after Flight in Bathroom
b O1±AU Listen to the woman describing her experience. Were your ideas in 2a correct? C OllhUk Listen again. What does the woman say about ... ? • her trip to the airport • boarding the plane • what the flight attendant said • what happened when she was in the bathroom • how she feels now about what happened
d
Do you believe the woman ’ s story?
Why? / Why not?
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UNIT 2
0 GRAMMAR Past continuous a Ol£S£* Listen and complete the past continuous verbs in the sentences. 1 It when I left the house. 2 When I boarded the plane, all the other passengers for me. 3 I my book when one of the flight attendants spoke to me. 4 I in the bathroom when the turbulence started.
0 READING AND SPEAKING
Read the headlines and look at the pictures. What do you think happened to the travelers?
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DID YOU MEAN CAPRI? Canadian Tourists Miss Their Destination by 600 KM
b Underline the simple past verbs in sentences 1-4 in 3a.
C Look at the sentences in 3a again and answer the questions. 1 Which action started first in every sentence: simple past or past continuous? 2 Think about when and why the past continuous action stopped in each sentence. Write the sentence numbers (1-4). The past continuous action ....
BUS PASSENGERS ASKED TO GET OUT AND PUSH
stopped because of the simple past action stopped some time after the simple past action
d 2^ Now go to Grammar Focus 2B on p. 146.
e OE3D Pronunciation Listen to the sentences. Notice which syllables are stressed. 1 It was raining. 4 We were driving fast. 2 It wasn't raining. 5 We were n't driving fast. 3 Was it raining? 6 Were we driving fast? f OllhÄÜ Listen to the sentences in 3e again. Do the vowel sounds in was and were sound the same in all the sentences? g OlihSLi Listen to five more sentences. Do you hear was, wasn ’ t, were, or weren't'm each? h Complete the sentences with the past continuous or simple past forms of the verbs in parentheses.
b
Communication 2B Student A: Go to p. 127. Student B: Go to p. 128.
C ' .f Teil your partner your story. Use the questions to help you.
• Where were they going? . How were they traveling? • What was the problem?
Two Canadian tourists were on vacation in
• Who helped solve the problem? How?
Italy. They ...
• What happened in the end?
1 The train(leave) the Station when I(realize) I was on the wrang train. 2 When I(travel) around Australia, I(lose) my passport. 3 I(run) for the bus when my bag(open) and all my things(fall) out. 4 I(drive) to a family wedding when my GPS(stop) working. 5 Someone(steal) my bag when I(stand) in line for a ticket.
d • cf Which trip do you think was worse for the travelers?
6 Think of a time you experienced travel problems. Think about your answers to these questions. • Where were you going? • What went wrang? • How were you traveling? • What happened in the end? f C^f Work in small groups. Teil the group about your trip.
; 1$ Have you had any experiences that were similar to the ones in 3h?
1
When I was traveling to Florida, we waited for ten hours in the airport. Then they sent us to a hotel.
I lost my passport when we were moving to our new home.
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Was it tree?
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g
Who in your group has had the worst experience on ... ? • a plane • a train • a bus
What did you do?
2C EVERYDAY ENGLISH What time ’ s the next train?
Learn to ask for Information in a public place S Asking for more Information P Connecting words
0 LISTENING
USEFULLANGUAGE Asking for information in a public place OlihSkA Match 1-6 with a-f to make questions from Priya ’ - conversation. Then listen and check.
a
What kind of information do people ask for in these places? Think of two kinds of information for each place. • train stations • tourist information centers • airports
1 Q What time ’ s 2 Q How offen 3 Q Could you teil me where 4 Q How much 5 Can I 6 Q Where can I
a is a ticket? b pay by credit card? c the ticket office is? d the next train? e do the trains leave? f buy a magazine?
b (7: J Look at the picture. Where is Priya? What information do you think she needs? C Qlüaia Listen to Part 1 and check your ideas in lb.
Ql!hALi Listen and complete the questions the attendant asks 1 Yes, how help you? 2 Is there I can help you with?
Complete the conversation with words from the box.
what time where can I can I how much could you teil me
A Hi, * 1 where the museum is, please? B Yes, it ’ s not far. It ’ s by the river. Look on the map - here. A I see. And 2 does it open? B It opens at 8 a.m. A 3 is a ticket? B For adults, it ’ s $18. A 4 __________ buy a ticket? B I can seil you a ticket here, or you can buy one at the museum. A Oh, l ’ ll buy one here. 5 pay by credit card? B Of course - that ’ s no problem.
d QliZäti Listen and check. Practice the conversation.
0 PRONUNCIATI0N Connecting words a Olihfäil Listen to the questions and look at the letters in bold. • Where can I buy a magazine? • How much is a ticket? 1 Underline the correct word to complete the rule.
There is/ isn ’ ta pause between words when a consonant sound comes betöre a vowel sound.
d Olihäfcft Listen to Part 1 again. Answer the questions. 1 When does the next train to Woodcrest leave? 2 How offen do the trains leave? 3 Which platform does the local train leave from?
2 What sound exactly do the letters in bold in each question make?
b Underline the letters and spaces where a consonant sound connects with the next word.
4 Do you want a drink? 5 Where do you get off? 6 Can I have your email address?
1 Is anyone sitting here? 2 Could I sit next to you? 3 What are you reading?
4 What kind of ticket does Priya have? 5 How much does an express ticket cost? 6 What does Priya want to get from the newsstand?
C OlifcSU Listen and check.
d
1° pairs, ask the questions in 3b and answer with your
own ideas.
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UNIT 2
0 LISTEN ING
0 CONVERSATION SKILLS
ATTENDANT Is there anything eise I can help you with? PRIYA Actually, there is one more thing. Where can I buy a magazine? Asking for more information Look at the exchanges below. Underline the phrases that show that the Speaker wants to ask something eise. PRIYA Can I buy a ticket for the express train? ATTENDANT Of course. PRIYA Sorry, just one more thing. Could you teil me where the ticket Office is?
©jj In Part 2, Priya goes back to speak to the train Station attendant again. Why do you think she does this?
a
a
b
Listen to Part 2 and check your ideas. What mistake did Priya make? What is her last question?
© J Have you ever made a silly mistake like Priya? What happened?
c
0SPEAKING
Communication 2C Student A: Look at 6b-d below. Student B: Go to p. 128.
a
b
Listen to the phrases and repeat.
Student A b Look at card 1. Think about what you want to ask.
©Lf Work in pairs. Student A: You work at the tourist information center. Student B: You are a tourist in town. Use the dialogue map below, and ask two more questions.
c
You need to book a train ticket. • © - first train to Boston / in the morning? • how often / trains to Boston? • cost / two adult tickets? • pay by credit card? • where / leave luggage? • where/the waiting room?
How can I help you?
Can you teil me where the bus Station is, please?
Of course. It ’ s just around the corner. Every hour. Here ’ s a timetable. Is there anything eise?
Listen to Student B and reply. Find out the information you need.
c
And what time do the buses to Chicago leave?
d
Now look at card 2. Start the conversation with Student B. Say, “ How can I help you? ”
Sorry, just one more thing . When / Where / How much ... ?
You work in a tourist information center in San Diego. • zoo is downtown • hours of Operation: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. • prices: adult $56, child $46 • buy tickets at the zoo or online • tours available for an additional cost • visitors can bring food, but many places to buy food
Actually. there is one morething . What / How / Howoften ... ?
d
Switch roles. Do the dialogue again.
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2D SKILLS FOR WRITING This city is different, but very friendly
Learn to write a travel blog W Linking: and / but / so / because / when
0SPEAKING AND LISTENING a
b OlihSü Lucila, from Peru, is going on a six-month work trip to Australia. Listen to her video call to her friend Katie, who lives there. Choose which of the topics, a or b, they discuss.
Look at the photos of Sydney, Australia.
Discuss the questions.
1 Lucila ’ s arrival:
a passport control b transportation
1 What can you see in the photos? 2 What do the photos teil you about Sydney? 3 What other things do you know about Sydney and Australia? 4 Have you been there? Would you like to go? Why / Why not?
a the ocean b the parks
2 Sydney:
Listen again and underline the correct answers.
C
1 Katie will meet Lucila at five / after six o ’ cfock.
6 2 3 They will meet at the airport / train Station. When Katie arrived in Sydney, she was too tired to enjoy / excited by the view. Katie's hometown is similar to/different from Sydney. Katie lives in a part of Sydney that is next to a harbor/has a lot of things to do. Lucila will stay with Katie for her whole trip / a short time. 4 5 23W Imagine you are making plans to go on a work trip to another country for six months. Ask and answer the questions.
d
1 Where are you going to go? Why? 2 What do you hope to see and do? 3 What jobs do you plan to do while you are there?
0 READING a
Read Lucila ’ s blog about arriving in Sydney. Check (/) the topics she writes about.
Q fresh food | 21 Katie ’ s accommodations Q Katie ’ s neighborhood Q wildlife
. J her flight to Sydney Q public transportation Q Katie's job Q a famous building in Sydney
b
Read the text again. What does Lucila say about the topics you checked in 2a?
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UNIT 2
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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 SYDNEY - FIRST EVENING
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8 SYDNEY-MY FIRST FULL DAY! Katie didn't have to go to worktoday, so we spent the day together. In the morning, we went for a walk around her neighborhood, Newtown. It's really cool - a lot ofthe Stores and houses there are more than a hundred years old.There are so many interesting cafes and places to eat. Some of them are pretty expensive, but most of them are really cheap. Newtown is also famous for its Street art. In the afternoon, Katie took me to a part of central Sydney called The Rocks.
l've arrived, and it's amazing! It was a long flight, but I slept most ofthe way, so l'm not tired. Katie was right-theviewfrom the airplane was spectacular! Sydney just looks so different from anywhere eise I have been. When I got off the plane, the first thing I noticed was how organized everything is.Therearesignseverywherethattell you where to go and what to do.There are a lot of rules about bringing food into Australia. You can't bring in fresh fruit or anything like that because it could have diseases that are dangerous for plants in Australia. It was really easy to find the train and get downtown. Katie was waiting for me at Central Station - it was wonderful to see her again. We took a train to Newtown, where she lives.The transportation System here seems really efficient. Katie lives in a lovely old-style house with two other roommates, Louise and Michaela.Theywere very friendly and welcoming. And they don't mind if I stay until I find my own place to live. We all had a lovely dinner together, but after that I feit very tired. In fact, l'm finding it difficult to keep my eyes open and write this, so l'll finish now - more tomorrow.
It's a really attractive part of Sydney because it's right on the harbor. From there, we walked around to the Opera House, which is next to Sydney Harbour Bridge. On a sunny day like today, the Opera House is beautiful and it's like no other building I know. Then we went to the Royal Botanic Garden and sat down for a while because I was feeling tired. The plants and the trees here are unusual - different from those in Peru. And the birds! Here in Australia they're very colorful, but they're so noisy! It's very warm here already, so tomorrow we think we'll go to Bondi Beach for a swim. Can't wait! C Put but, when, so, or because where you see A in the sentences. 1 We were very tired, A we went Straight to bed. 2 A we got to the hotel, I unpacked. 3 It was the middle of the night, A the streets were completely empty. 4 The restaurant looked small and cheap, A the food was amazing. 5 We gave the waiter $10 A the Service was excellent. 6 We ran into a shopping mall A the storm began. 7 We went to the National Museum A we wanted to understand more about the country ’ s history. 8 We tried to check in, A we were very early and the desk was closed. 0 WRITING a You ’ re going to write a blog. Choose one of the topics. • a vacation experience • your first day doing something new (for example, starting a new dass or job) • a new place you visited recently
O WRITING SKILLS Linking words
3 Read the sentences and answer the questions about the linking words in bold. 1 I slept most of the way, so l’ m not tired. 2 When I got off the plane, the first thing I noticed was how organized everything is. 3 They were very friendly and welcoming. 4 Some of them are pretty expensive, but most of them are really cheap. 5 You can ’ t bring in fresh fruit or anything like that because it could have diseases.
Which linking word do we use to ... ? a say two things happen at the same time
b add a similar idea c add a different idea
d give the reason for something e give the result of something
b Find and underline more examples of linking words in Lucila ’ s blog.
b Write notes. Think about: • where you were • how you feit • what you saw and did • who you talked to.
C Write your blog. Use some linking words from 3a.
d Work in pairs. Read your partner ’ s blog. Do they use linking words? Is it similar to your blog?
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0WORDPOWER off
a Match the general meanings of off (a-c) with the groups of sentences (1-3).
Review and extension
0 GRAMMÄR 3 Complete the sentences with the simple past forms of the verbs in the box.
ask not take learn meet need not spend wear
OK, l'm off. My train leaves in ten minutes. The traffic lights turned green and they drove off. The plane took off half an hour early.
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a lot of money because everything was very cheap.
1 We 2 She
the bus driver for directions.
3 I 4 I
to change my ticket betöre I got on the train. the bus home because I didn ’ t have any money.
2 Q The airline has 20% off tickets to New York. He feil off the chair and hurt his back. Can you cut off a piece of that cheese for me? Why don ’ t you take off your coat? It ’ s not cold here. 3 |Q I tried to call him, but his phone was off. I was tired, so I turned off the TV and went to bed. b Match sentences 1-8 with replies a-h. 1 Ql There ’ s 10% off if you buy today. 2 O Is that your phone? What happened to it? 3 Q Why is it so cold in here? 4 When are you off? 5 Can I try some of that sausage? 6 [Q Can you turn off the radio, please? 7 Q We took off an hour late. 8 |Q So, do you know who hit your car? a It feil off the table. b Of course. I ’ ll cut off a piece for you. c Great! I ’ ll take two, please. d In five minutes. e What time did you land? f No, they drove off betöre I saw them. g No. l’ m listeningto it. h The heat's off. C CQj Work in pairs. Cover a-h in 3b and try to remember the replies.
his new shirt to the party.
5 He
any interesting people on vacation?
6
you
7 I
how to surf when I lived in California.
b Choose the correct verb forms. I had a terrible trip. I walked/was walkingto the train Station, and it started raining. And then the train was twenty minutes late. When \i came / was coming, I found/was findinga seat by the window. Some girls played / were playing music on their phones, but it was great music, so that was OK. I 5 read / was reading my book when the train arrived / was arrivingat the next Station. Two people got on, and a man sat/ was sitting down next to me. He started talking loudly on his phone. He told/was telling someone about his new car, his job - everything! He was still talking when the train got/was getting into the Station. 1 2 3 4 5 & 7 8 9
0VOCABULARY
a Match clues 1-5 to the words.
sunscreen map backpack foreign currency guidebook sunglasses passport suitcase
1 You wear or use these two things when it ’ s sunny. 2 This is money from another country. 3 These two things give you ideas of where to go. 4 You usually need this to travel internationally. 5 You pack clothes in these two things when you go away.
b Complete the sentences with the verbs in the box.
O REVIEW YOUR PROGRESS How well did you do in this unit? Write 3, 2, or 1 for each objective. 3 = very well 2- well 1 = not so well 1 CAN ...
change check out do get go away leave for travel around
the world next year.
1 We hope to 2 You need to
a Visa if you want to visit China.
some Sightseeing later.
3 You will have time to
trains in Frankfurt for Berlin. for the weekend later this month.
4 You need to 5 We want to
talk about past vacations describe travel Problems ask for Information in a public place
6 We
Seattle at seven tomorrow.
7 We need to
of our hotel before 10 a.m.
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write a travel blog.
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