Unit 17. Travel

Look at task I. Which of these are good things for you to say or do in this task? Write Do or Don't before each one.
Key.1 Don't    2 Do   
3 Do   4 Do   
5 Do   6 Do   
7 Do   8 Don't  
9 Don't    10 Do
1  _________________ describe the photographs in as much detail as you can.
2  _________________ compare and contrast the photographs.
3  _________________ mention the main similarities between the photographs.
4  _________________ mention the main differences between the photographs.
5  _________________ try to talk about both pictures equally.
6  _________________ listen when your partner is talking.
7  _________________ listen to exactly what question you are asked.
8  _________________ stop after thirty seconds and say That's all.'
9  _________________ get stuck trying to think of one word.
10_________________ think of a different way of saying something if you forget a word.

Listen to this student comparing and contrasting two pictures ofholidays. Decide which two pictures she is talking about and tick thepoints she makes. Listen again if necessary. Key.She is talking about pictures A and B. (she mentions sailing and cycling, canoeing, bikes, the sea, a village, etc) Students should tick: 2, 3, 5

She is talking about picture ________________ and picture ________________.

She says that...
1  they are both challenging holiday activities. ________________
2  they are both done at the same time of year. ________________
3  the photos were taken in different places. ________________
4  different people prefer different activities. ________________
5  she finds one activity more exciting. ________________

Tapescript
2    (student mentions that they are both activities that are usually done in the summer holidays)
3    (student says the first picture is taken at sea, and the second in a village)
5    (student says she would be excited if she went on a boat trip, so the first holiday would more exciting for her)

Look at the photographs again with your partner and practisecomparing and contrasting using the useful phrases in E. One of youshould read the examiner's words and then listen. When you havefinished, swap roles and practise again.
Here are two pictures of holidays. I'd like you to compare and contrastthem and tell us which kind of holiday you would prefer. Remember, youonly have one minute.

Imagine you had photographs of the following things. What is the mostimportant similarity you might mention? What is the most importantdifference? Work with your partner, and then discuss your ideas with theclass.
Key.2 They are both relaxing, but with a camping holiday you get to see nature, while a beach holiday might be a little boring.3 They would both be interesting cultural experiences, but Moscow might be a bit more difficult because you couldn't use English to communicate.4 They would both be a change from staying at home, but a luxury hotel would offer you far more services and be more enjoyable.

1    a train / an aeroplane
        Example:
      They аre both fast means of transport, but we usually use aeroplanes for longer distances.
2    a camping holiday / a beach holiday
3    a trip to London / a trip to Moscow
4    a luxury hotel / a cheap hotel

We'd like to know something about you, so I'm going to ask you some questions about yourselves.

Do you like to be aсtive when you are on holidaу?
Have you travelled much?
What can tourists do in your area?
Would you rather go on holiday with your family or with friends?
Where would you like to go on holiday if you had the chance?
Have you ever been camping?
Have you ever been abroad?
Where did you go for your last holiday? Did you enjoy it?