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UNIT 1
MAKING ARRANGEMENTS TO SEE THE WORLD
LEAD-IN
1 Work in pairs.
Interview your partner using these
questions.
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 goodbye to your friends/relatives
pack a bag for a !ourney
decide on the way of travelling
go to a travel agency
set off for a !ourney
think over your su""er plans
"ake 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.
#onversation 1
$es% change at #rewe& 'hat(s )43% please&
*ingle or return?
#ould + have a ticket to ,iverpool% please? -
Day return% please& Do + have to change?
.ere you are& /hat platfor" does it leave ho"e?
0u"ber 1&
#onversation 2
/indow% please& 0o s"oking&
$es% here you are&
2ust these two cases& +s the flight on ti"e?
'hank you& /ould you like an aisle or window seat?
$es% it is& .ere(s your boarding card& 'he flight is boarding at 13&23 fro" gate 1&
#ould + have your ticket and passport please? -
45& And how "uch luggage have you got?
READING
4 You are going to read the text
about the history of world`s package
tours. Before you read, discuss the
following questions.
/hat "ight the te6t tell you about?
/hat do the collocations 7"ass
touris"(% 7package tour(% 7traveller(s
che8ue( "ean?
5 Fill the gaps using the words
from the text below.
flight transfer accommodation package tour
self-catering optional charge facilities
1 +t(s an hour(s 9 to :aris fro" ho"e&
2 A 9 holiday is one where you stay in a place where you can cook your own food&
3 A 9 is a co"pletely planned holiday arranged by a co"pany at a fi6ed price% which
includes travel% hotels% "eals% etc&
4 +f so"ething is 9 % you don(t have to do it or use it% but you can choose to if you want&
; 9 is the a"ount of "oney you have to pay for goods or services&
< 9 "eans a place for so"eone to stay% live or work in&
= 9 are roo"s% e8uip"ent or service provided for particular purposes&
1 9 is so"ething that has been "oved fro" 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 'ravel was very e6pensive before the "iddle of the nineteenth
century&
2 'ho"as #ook was a travel agent in 1141&
3 'he first public trip was in 114;&
4 'he >reat ?6hibition was in ,iverpool&
5 'he first trip outside @ritain went to Arance&
6 +n 11<< he opened an office in ,ondon&
7 *o"e tourists wanted to visit the #ivil /ar battlefields&
8 'he #ooks stayed in hotels in the .oly ,and&
9 'he traveller(s che8ue allowed people to travel without large
a"ounts of cash&
10 'ho"as #ook died in 11B1&
'hese days% "ost people choose a package tour% especially when they go abroad on
holiday& 'hey pay for their travel and acco""odation in their own country and they take
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traveller(s che8ues which they e6change for local "oney when they arrive in the foreign
country& @ut in the past it was very different& +n fact% before the "iddle of the nineteenth
century travelling for pleasure was rare and very e6pensive% and only a few rich people
travelled abroad& 'he "an who changed all this and brought in the age of "ass touris"
was 'ho"as #ook&
'ho"as #ook was a printer in ,eicester% ?ngland and the secretary of a local
church organisation& +n 1141 it was his !ob to arrange rail travel for "e"bers of his church
to a "eeting in ,oughborough a round trip of twentytwo "iles& 'his was the world(s first
package trip& After this first success% he organised "any "ore for his church& 'hen in 114;
he advertised a package tour to ,iverpool for the general public% and before it took place
he went to ,iverpool to "eet the hotel staff% and check the acco""odation and
restaurants&
.e then started to organise trips all over @ritain% including the >reat ?6hibition in
,ondon& +n 11;1 he published the world(s first travel "agaHine which had details of trips%
advice to travellers and articles and reports about the places to visit&
+n 11;; he took his first group of tourists to :aris and later that year led a tour of
@elgiu"% >er"any and Arance& 'he following year he opened an office in ,ondon% which
his son 2ohn Iason "anaged& 'hey introduced a circular ticket% which gave the traveller a
single ticket to cover one !ourney instead of a nu"ber of tickets fro" all the railway
co"panies involved&
+n 11<< the first group of ?uropean tourists visited 0ew $ork and the #ivil /ar
battlefields of Jirginia& +n 11<1 the #ooks went to the .oly ,and with tents because there
were no hotels there at that ti"e&
+t was dangerous to carry large a"ounts of cash% so in 11=4 #ook introduced an
early for" of traveller(s che8ue% which travellers could cash at a nu"ber of hotels and
banks around the world&
'ho"as #ook died in 11B2 at the age of 14& 'he age of the package tour and "ass
touris" was born&
7 Discuss the following questions.
1 /hen and where was the world(s first package trip arranged?
2 /hat was it like?
3 /hat did the #ooks introduce to "ake travelling easier and "ore co"fortable than it
was before?
4 /hat do you think the price for a package holiday includes?
; 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 7Aro" );BB( "eans A the lowest price&
@ the highest price&
# only bed and breakfast inclusive&
2 $ou can eat A in your own roo"&
@ in selfcatering apart"ents&
# at any of the resort restaurants&
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3 +f you buy a roo" package A bed and breakfast will be included&
@ bed and breakfast won(t be included&
# you(ll have to pay e6tra "oney for "eals&
4 .alf board "eans A all "eals included&
@ high price&
# two "eals included&
; 7Aro" );BB( package A includes optional e6cursions&
@ includes so"e facilities&
# doesn(t include organised trips&
< 'he 7Aro" );BB( package(s
price depends on
A adults sharing the roo"&
@ how "any people share the roo"&
# the roo" rate&
= 'here are discounts A if you choose a standard roo"&
@ if under three adults share the roo"&
# for the under 13s&

KL *o what does Mfro" );BB allinclusiveM "ean?
AL $ou pay one price for everything&
KL ?verything? Neally?
AL 'he price includes flights% transfers% and acco""odation at
the resort&
KL /hat about "eals?
AL ,et "e e6plain& $ou can choose fro" different packagesL
roo" only% bed and breakfast% half board% or full board& Noo"
only is the cheapest package% at );BB% but you have to buy your "eals separately in the
hotel restaurants& 'his option also includes so"e selfcatering apart"ents with their own
kitchen% but they are "ore e6pensive&
KL *o bed and breakfast is only breakfast?
AL 'hatMs right& .alf board "eans breakfast and dinner are included% full board includes
all "eals& $ou pay a higher price for full board% but it usually works out
KL 45% and what else is not included in the );BB?
AL 4ptional e6cursions% and cheaper overall& $ou can eat at any of the resort restaurants%
thereMs a s"all charge for so"e facilities& Aor e6a"ple% a sports "assage costs )13&
KL + see& And are there any additional charges?
AL /ell% the price is based on two adults sharing a roo"& 'hereMs a single supple"ent for
one person occupying a double roo"& 'hatMs around )233 it depends on the roo" rate&
KL And what about discounts?
AL /ell% thereMs a 1;O reduction for a third adult sharing a standard roo"& And thereMs a
reduced rate of 2;O for children under ten&
KL And is this the price per person?
AL $es% thatMs right& /ould you like to take one of our brochures? 'hen you can think about
it&
9 Say about package holidays.
/hat a package holiday PtourQ is& /hat types of package holidays
"ight be&
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.ow they differ fro" each other& /hich package holiday you
would choose and why&
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.
R where the wo"en went
R if they were organised people
R how they prepared for the !ourneys
R 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 Ialaysia
@ ordered a ta6i
# phoned up a local cattery
D "ade a list
? got travel insurance
A ordered traveller(s che8ue
> got so"e in!ections
. bought a suitcase
+ went to 'unisia
5 was organised
, wasn(t organised
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King`s Cross Station
0u"ber of platfor"L 1 SSSS
Tsual departure ti"eL 2 SSSS
?6pected new departure ti"eL 3 SSSS
Heathrow Airport
DestinationL 4 SSSS
>ate nu"berL 5 SSSS
/ho should go to the departure gateL
6 SSSS
13 Discuss the following questions in small
groups. (You are given 3 min.)
Are you an organised person?
Do you "ake a list of everything you have to
do in advance?
Do you take out any insurance with a travel
agency?
+s it i"portant for you to have a guidebook
when you set off for a !ourney?
Do you like to know anything about the place
you are going to?
Do you check everything Pthe doors and windows% the gas and electricityQ before
starting a !ourney?
Do you have to get any in!ections before leaving for a foreign country?
Do you arrange for anyone to co"e to your house for looking after your pets%
flowers?
Do you leave your valuables P!ewellery and all the sort of thingsQ at ho"e or give
the" 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 9999999999&
2 go999999999999
3 pay for the 99999999
4 arrive in the 9999999
5 travel for999999999
6 the hotel 999999999
7 a single 999999999&&
8 99999&999&&a !ourney
9 carry a 999999999
10 999&a traveller(s che8ue
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 e!k "t#-$%ee !h&p han l"''a'e (a ca%%#-&n )a'*
t%&lle# ai%p&%t +i!a the 'ate )a''a'e (l"''a'e* plane ticket !eat
a )&a%in' ca% pa!!p&%t c&nt%&l B"%ea" De Chan'e !ec"%it# c&nt%&l
epa%t"%e l&"n'e
1 'his is the place you go to catch your plane&
2 'his is a general word to refer to all bags that you take with you&
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3 'his is a general word that refers to the little bag that you take with you on the plane&
4 'his is the little 7vehicle( with wheels that you use to carry your bag&
; 'his is the piece of paper that gives you per"ission to fly on the plane&
< 'his is the long table where you go to show the airline your ticket and to check in your
bags&
= At the checkin desk they ask you what kind of this you wantL a window one% or an aisle
one&
1 'his is the special card that they give you that per"its you to board the plane&
B 'his is the area where you show your passport and try to prove that you are who you say
you are&
13 'his is the area you pass through where they check you have no dangerous /ID
P/eapons of Iass DestructionQ on you&
11 'his is the large area where you wait for your plane&
12 'his is the shop where you can buy presents for your friends and fa"ily at supposedly
dutyfree prices&
13 'his is the type of bank you can change your "oney into other currency&
14 'his is the area where you wait i""ediately before boarding your plane& +t(s a final
part of your !ourney in the airport&
1; +t(s a special sta"p in your passport to go to so"e foreign countries&
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16 Look at the pictures below. Match the signs (1-10) to the definitions (a-j).
*igns
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
checkin desk
custo"s officer
departure lounge
dutyfree shop
i""igration officer
infor"ation desk
passenger
pilot
snack bar
Useful language
'his is so"eone who 9
'his is the person who 9 'his
is the place where 9
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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 "ust say if you are carrying alcohol%
tobacco% or lu6ury 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
sa"e country
i you can leave your bags for a few hours
! you can get infor"ation about transport%
acco""odation% etc&
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
2 checkin
3 departure
4 guided
; inflight
< insurance
= package
1 passport
B ter"inal
13 traveller(s
11 roo"
a tour
b holiday
c control
d building
e lounge
f desk
g card
h service
i che8ues
! policy
k entertain"ent
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 +t(s a person who is e"ployed to
receive clients& rS S S S S S S S S S S
2 +t(s a "ovable bridge fro" a plane to the land& gS S S S S S
3 +t(s "oney paid by citiHens to the govern"ent& tS S
4 +t(s a depart"ent of govern"ent that collects
i"port duties& cS S S S S S
; +t(s a person whose work is to carry luggage
at railway stations& pS S S S S
< +t(s a wheeled vehicle for passengers on a
railway train& cS S S S S S S
= +t(s a structure of wood% iron% etc& built out
into the sea as a landing stage& pS S S
1 'his is a general word to refer to all bags
that you take with you& lS S S S S S
B +t(s an office for the sale of tickets Pfor travelQ& bS S S S S S oS S S S S
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.
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O R E G N E S S A P
Z N U M B E R M Y S
K T I S O P E D M T
R L A V O N T T O S
T H A R D I A K N O
B D E M R I F N O C
G N E N V T R A C O
X N D M A N A G E R
T 1 E G R A H C E I
1 $ou "ust nor"ally pay to change a ticket that is already 9&
2 A 9 is a person who travels on a plane or train&
3 An 9 a change or alteration&
4 $ou often pay a 9 when you book a holiday&
; A person who is in charge of an office is called a 9 &
< $our flight 9 to 0ew $ork is @A 313&
= $ou "ust pay a cancellation 9 if you want to cancel a holiday&
1 #o"panies "ake you pay for cancellations to cover their ad"inistration 9 &
B + don(t want to spend too "uch on the ticket& +(ll fly 9 class&
13 'he flight fro" ,ondon to 2apan goes 9 Anchorage&
22 Fill in the gaps with the correct words derived from the verbs.
1 'he 9 were giving the latest infor"ation&
2 Iuch effort is done to take good care of 9 &
3 'he 9 of states"en was shown on 'J&
4 + didn(t hear this 9 &
; 'he luggage was wanted for 9 control&
< :assengers are usually re8uested to arrive at the
airport one hour before the 9 ti"e&
= + gave "y ne6tdoor neighbour a bo6 with all "y 9 &
1 >eneral 9 of travel beco"es "ore and "ore vivid&
B +t is 9 to carry traveller(s che8ues rather than cash&
13 'he 9 of 9 for the econo"y class is 23 kilogra"s&
TRAVEL
VISIT
ARRIVE
ANNOUNCE
ADD
DEPART
VALUE
AVAILABLE
ADVISE
LIMIT, WEIGH
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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
'he easiest way to P1QSSSSSSS a holiday is through a P2Q SSSSSS& 'he procedure usually
involves looking through a nu"ber of glossary P3Q SSSSSSS to find a suitable holiday P4Q
SSSSSSS& 'he P;QSSSSSS is able to offer valuable infor"ation and advice& 4nce you(ve
chosen the ideal holiday spot you can in8uire about tickets% length of stay and type of
P<QSSSSSS& +f you find what you(re looking for you can pay a deposit to secure your
P=QSSSSSSS &
24 Complete the sentences with the suitable word from the box.
in"ections airport list checking insurance package organised
"ourney suitcase book
1 +(" a very 9 person&
2 'he people who set off for a long !ourney "ust get travel 9 with the co"pany&
3 @efore going away on a !ourney she "ade a 9 of things to do&
4 As it was a 9 holiday% the 9 was arranged there&
; + always "ake a point of 9 "y passport&
< A ta6i took "e to the 9 &
= *he bought a big 9 because she was going to be staying for a long ti"e in a foreign
country&
1 A traveller(s che8ue "akes our 9 "uch easier&
B *he got so"e 9 "any weeks before her !ourney&
13 + don(t like travelling without an interesting 9&
25 Read the text below. For questions 1-10, choose the correct letter A, B, C or D.
:acking for a trip turns out to be a co"plicated thing%
especially if you are doing it P3Q # the first ti"e&
+ne6perienced P1QSSSSSSSS can benefit fro"
consulting an P2QSSSSSSSS beforehand& 'hose who
are not practical enough% take along too "any
unnecessary P3Q SSSSSSSS& ?6perienced travellers
have a tendency to travel P4QSSSSSSSS% which is very
wise indeed& #lothes "ade of washandwear
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"aterials are the "ost practical for P;QSSSSSSSS "en and wo"en& @each wearshorts%
swi""ing suits and robesU are a "ust for seaside
holidays and beach resorts& ?ven P<QSSSSSSSS the trip is going to be a war" country one
should take P=QSSSSSSSS clothes for cool evenings& All tourists are advised to take
P1QSSSSSSSS !eans and a lightweight raincoat or a folding u"brella and
PBQSSSSSSSSshoes& 'he success of your holiday largely depends P13QSSSSSSSShow
appropriate the choice of clothes was&
0 A for B during C in D at
1 A guests B travelers C custo"ers D visitors
2 A clerk B receptionist C agent D steward
3 A units B ite"s C points D nu"bers
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 war" D boiling
8 A along B after C off D on
9 A convenient B appropriate C co"fortable D suitable
10 A on B fro" C out D in
26 Work in pairs. Discuss the following questions.
+s packing a proble" with you or not? /hy?
Do you prefer to travel light or with "uch luggage? /hy?
/hat do you usually take along?
27 1ane is in a travel agent's. Complete her part of the conversation using the
words given.
Assistant >ood "orning& #an + help you?
2ane 1 Pbook / nu"ber of nights / placeQ
Assistant #ertainly& /hen would you like to travel?
2ane 2 Pday and ti"eQ
Assistant .ow "uch do you want to spend?
2ane 3 PcostQ
Assistant Do you want bed and breakfast or half board?
2ane 4 Ptype of acco""odation wantedQ
Assistant .ow would you like to travel?
2ane ; Ptype of transportQ
Assistant .ow "any people are travelling with you?
2ane < Pnu"ber of peopleQ
Assistant Night& 'his is what we can offer you&
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28 Match each sentence A-H with a suitable response 1-8. Use each response once
only.
A Iay + see your ticket% please?
B /ould you like a window seat or an aisle
seat?
C #ould you place your bag on the luggage
belt?
D Did you pack the bag yourself% sir?
E Do you have any firear"s% haHardous
"aterial or sharp instru"ents in your bag?
F $ou have e6ceeded the "a6i"u" baggage
allowance of 23 kg&
G Iay + re"ind you that no livestock "ay be
taken on board our aircraft&
H $ou need to check in at gate 23& .ave a
nice flight&
1 .ave +?
2 ?r"% no&
3 $es% + did&
4 4h% a window seat% please&
5 4h% thank you very "uch&
6 4h% er% yes% er& 'here&
7 4h% why didn(t you tell "e before?
8 $es% certainly& .ere you are&
AUXILIARY VERB - QUESTIONS AND SHORT ANSWERS
Questions Short answers
Present Simple
A%e you$they keen on plane% &es' I am. (o' I am n&t-
&es' they a%e- (o' they a%en.t-
I! he$she keen on plane% &es' he$she i!- (o' he$she i!n.t-

Past Simple
/a! travel e)pensive% &es' it 0a!- (o' it 0a!n.t-
/e%e you$they planning the trip. &es' they 0e%e- (o' they 0e%en.t-
Di you organise the trip% &es' I i- (o' I in.t-
Present Perfect
1a+e you$they been to *ondon% &es' I$they ha+e- (o' I$they ha+en.t-
1a! he$she been to *ondon% &es' he$she ha!- (o' he$she ha!n.t-
Past Perfect
1a he called you before he arrived% &es' he ha- (o' he han.t-
Modals
Can you see him off% &es' I can- (o' I can.t-
You can use who' what or which to ask about the subject of the sentence.
You don` use the auxiliary.
+ho organised the first package trip%
You can use who' what or which and other question words to ask about the object of
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the sentence. You use the auxiliary.
+ho did he take on the first package trip% ,-- workers.
Compare:
Subject +ho introduced traveller.s che/ues% The passengers.
Object +hat did they introduce% Traveller.s che/ues
QUESTION WORDS
Question word Subject question object question
/h&
/hat
/hat kin &$
/hich
/h&!e
1&0 man#
/h#
/hen
1&0
1&0 $a%
1&0 l&n'
1&0 &$ten
/h& went on a tour?
/hat caused the proble"?
/hat kin &$ transport do you
use?
/hich book is sold "ost?
/h&!e luggage was unpacked%
1&0 man# tourists ca"e here?
/h& i you go with%
/hat vehicle i you use%
/hat kin &f hotels & you stay
in%
/hich picture & you like%
/h&!e luggage i they carry
there%
1&0 man# sights i you visit%
/h# i you miss the train%
/hen i you go to 0ngland%
1&0 & I get to the airport%
1&0 $a% i! it from here%
1&0 l&n' &e! it take to get
there%
1&0 &$ten & you hire a boat
for "ourneys%.
29 Work in pairs. Write questions about making arrangements for your last
holiday.
Example,
1id you take a package tour% &es' I did.
1 SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS 0o% + didn(t&
2 SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS $es% + did&
3 SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS 0o% it didn(t&
4 SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS 0o% + didn(t
5SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS $es% it was&
6 SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS $es% + did&
7 SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS 0o% + didn(t&
8 SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS $es% + did&
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30 Make questions by changing the word order with the given auxiliary verb.
Example,
to"orrow / 'o" / arrive / here WILL
+ill 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 / e"pty seats..........? WERE
; luggage / the porters / carrying ............?ARE
< ti"e / it / to start..................? IS
= leave / the ship / on ti"e / the harbour.......? DOES
1 the things / you / finished / packing..........? HAVE
B the platfor" / left / !ust / the train...........? HAS
13 to have / like / you / a window seat ........? WOULD
31 Make questions with who or what&
Example,
'hey were given a receipt after re"oving the luggage& WHO
+ho was given a receipt after removing the luggage%
1 'he +nterNail 2<V :ass gives you unli"ited secondclass
rail travel in the nineteen ?uropean countries& WHAT
2 'he guide "et the group of tourists at the airport& WHO
3 ?veryone was looking forward to their dinner& WHO
4 'he hotel was fully booked& WHAT
; @y that ti"e the coach had gone& WHAT
< Nobert used to love visiting +taly& WHO
= 'he .arpers are planning to go on holiday round ?urope& WHO
1 :atti always unplugs all the electrical appliances before going
away on a long !ourney& WHO
B 0a"ibia is a really brilliant place for a trip& WHAT
13 Wue(s parents aren(t keen on planes& WHO
32 Make questions. (Look at the answers before you write the questions.)
Example,
Pwhere / fro"?Q +here are you from% Aro" ,ondon originally&

Pwhere / train / stop?Q
Phow long / you / stay / there?Q
Phe / en!oy / the trip?Q
Pwhen / she / set off / for the !ourney?Q
Pyou / "ake a list of things to do?Q
At platfor" 1&
Aor two weeks&
$es% very "uch&
+n a week&
$es% always&
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Phow "uch / luggage / they / take along?Q
Phow often / she / go / on holiday?Q
Pwhere / you / go / ne6t year?Q
Phow "uch / package holiday / cost?Q
Pwhat / price / include?Q
+ don(t know&
Tsually once a year&
/e don(t know yet&
+t(s not e6pensive&
Alights and acco""odation&
33 Work in pairs. Take turns. Make questions to underlined words with who or
what.
Example,
*o"ebody "et hi"& +ho met him?
1 + chose a package tour&
2 'he travel agent offered interesting infor"ation&
3 'hey won(t "eet @rian tonight&
4 :assengers check their luggage at the checkin desk&
; ?d has e6ceeded the luggage allowance&
< 'hey can(t afford such an e6pensive holiday&
= $our bag weighs "ore than 2; kg&
1 'i" reached ,ondon safely&
B .is plane was delayed because of bad weather conditions&
13 +(" packing "y luggage now&
34 Put the word in brackets in the correct order. All the sentences are questions.
Example,
(when $ built the bridge $ was) - /hen was the bridge built?
1 Phow / you / to the destination / did / getQ SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS?
2 Pwhy / delayed / the flight / wasQ SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS?
3 Pwhen / you / a ticket / will / bookQ SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS?
4 Pwhy / travelling / do / people / likeQSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS?
; Pwhat / do / the person / leaving ho"e / did
beforeQSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS?
< Pwhere / you / to go / planning / areQSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS?
= Phow long / staying / there / you / areQSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS?
1 Pwhy / they / have to / get in!ections / didQSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS?
B Phow "uch / they / have / for / their luggage / paidQSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS?
13 Phow "any / at the station / people / there / wereQSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS?
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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.
Ir /oodsL #ould + alter "y ticket% please?
AgentL #ertainly& P1Q +hat is the flight nu"ber% Ir /oods?
Ir /oodsL @A ;3B to 0ew $ork&
AgentL P2QSSSSSS date is your flight?
Ir /oodsL +t(s 1<th Iay&
AgentL 45& P3QSSSSSS sort of ticket have you got?
Ir /oodsL +t(s an open ticket% and + paid the full fare&
AgentL Aine& P4QSSSSSS would you like to change% sir?
Ir /oodsL + have to go a few days earlier&
AgentL P;QSSSSSS do you want to leave?
Ir /oodsL + want to leave on 12th or 13th Iay&
AgentL P<QSSSSSS date would you prefer?
Ir /oodsL 12th Iay would be better&
AgentL 45& +(ll see what + can do& P=QSSSSSS can + contact you?
Ir /oodsL At "y office& +t(s 3113;4 331;&
AgentL +(ll see what + can do and call you back& >oodbye&
Ir /oodsL >oodbye&
REPORTED QUESTIONS
/hen we ask for infor"ation% we often say Do you know 9? / Could you tell me
9 ? etc& +f you begin a 8uestion like this% the word order is different fro" a si"ple
8uestion& 'he word order in indirect 8uestions is the sa"e as in the state"ents
Psub!ect V verbQ&
#o"pare:
+here ha! T&m gone% Psi"ple 8uestionQ
but
D& #&" kn&0 where T&m ha! gone% Pnot 71o you know where has Tom gone%(Q
36 Convert these direct questions into indirect questions.

Example,
.ow old are you? U +ould you mind telling me how old you are%
1 /hat(s the ti"e?999999999999999999999999999?
2 /hen is the ne6t flight to A"sterda"?99999999999999999&&?
3 +s this your suitcase?9999999999999999999999999&?
4 /hen does the flight fro" +stanbul arrive?999999999999999&&&&?
; .ow "any ti"es a year do you fly?9999999999999999999?
< .ave you got any seats on the ten o(clock flight?9999999999999?
= +s there a phone near hear?9999999999999999999999&?
1 /hy are there no trains on *undays?999999999999999999&?
B /here are you going?9999999999999999999999999?
13 +s a visa co"pulsory? &999999999999999999999999?
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37 Make a new sentence from the question in brackets.
1 P/here has 'o" gone?Q Do you know where Tom has gone%
2 P.ow "any international flights does .eathrow handle?Q .ave you any idea how "any
999999999999999999999999999999999?
3 P/here is the police station?Q #ould you tell "e where 9999999999&&?
4 P/hat ti"e can we reach our destination?Q #an you tell us what ti"e 9999&?
; P/hen does the train land?Q #ould you tell "e when 99999999999&&?
< P/hat ti"e did they leave?Q Do you know what ti"e 99999999999&&&?
= P/hat is the best way to see *an Arancisco?Q #an you tell us what99999&?
1 P+s it necessary to stay near the departures notice boards?Q
#ould you tell "e 999999999999999999&&?
B PDo you find airports very e6citing places to be?Q #an you tell "e 99999?
13 P.ow did he use to get to 0ew $ork?Q Do you know how999999999&?
38 Rewrite these sentences in the correct order.
1 you "e is where can tell the station?
2 to Alorida you do any know are there cheap if flights?
3 please this for" you in fill could?
4 ask "ind do so"e you if + you 8uestions?
; a clerk you would "ind is free until waiting?
< you "e the brochures are show where wintersun can?
= when leaves the train ne6t to know would + like?
1 tell "e you spend to could "uch how you wish?
B you would repeating "ind that?
13 if + do the details you "ind !ust check?
S2EA3ING
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&
Iake a list of the things you need to do in advance&
Iake 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 "eans raincoat umbrella wash materials
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41 Look at the picture. Describe what
you can see in the picture. Use the words
in the box. Talk about:
R where the picture was taken
R the people
R what they are doing
R the things you can see
R what they are probably talking about
"acket 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 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
+(d like to book 9
#ertainly when would you 9?
+(" afraid that(s not available% but you could 9
+ was wondering if 9?
#ould you tell "e 9?
'hat(ll cost 9
#an + pay by 9?

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Who can you see in the picture?
Where is she?
Whats 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.
/RITING
44 This is part of a letter you received from an English penfriend.
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In your next letter, please tell me about the travel
arrangement you made recently. Was it a pacage
tour?!
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 oard
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 restarants that the stars go. !or three days live the
life of a s""essfl a"tress on the #olevards where $o#ert
De%iro walks and works. &'(( per person.
Four days in a cottage in the heart of the !ritish
countryside. See old English village, sip tea in a
cafe and e"perience the peace of country life.
Five nights in a ed and rea#fast $ust %&'(.
Now write a letter (in about 100-120 words), telling your penfriend about
buying a package tour Ptype? where? when? how "uch?QX
"aking preparations Pget so"e in!ections% etc&QX
packing suitable clothes and other necessitiesX
The following words and phrases can be useful to write the letter.
bed and breakfast/ full board
"ake the reservation
book a single/return ticket
a window/aisle seat
the fare
have in!ections
arrange so"eone 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 'hank you very "uch 9 a hearing about your travelling&
2 + hope 9 b and tell "e about the travel arrange"ent&
3 +t was great 9 c your interesting letter&
4 /rite back soon 9 d to get your letter&
; +(" looking forward to 9 e for your letter&
< +(ve !ust read 9 f you(ll write back soon&
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UNIT 2
MAKE HASTE SLOWLY
LEAD-IN


1 Work in pairs. Ask your
partner the following questions.
/hich for"s of public transport do you
use? /hich do you use "ost?
/hich for" of transport do you
like/dislike? /hy? Tse e6pressions likeL
+ love / hate / can(t stand / don(t "ind going
by bus&
2 Work in groups and list some different means of transport. Then discuss these
questions.
/hat are the advantages and disadvantages of each one for long or short distances?
.ow do you prefer to travel? /hy?
3 Are these statements t%"e or $al!e in your experience?
1 'rains are "ore reliable than buses&
2 'rain fares are "ore e6pensive than bus fares&
3 'rain !ourneys are "ore interesting than bus !ourneys&
4 #ars are "ore convenient than buses&
; Nailway stations are nicer places than bus stations&
< 'ravelling by plane is "ore co"fortable than travelling by train&
= 'ravelling by boat is cheaper than travelling by any "eans of transport&
4 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 ta)i stop. # ta)i is coming to 2
READING
5 You will read an article about different kinds of vehicles. Before you read,
discuss the following questions.
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/hat kindPsQ of transport do you use when you travel for pleasure?
.ave you ever "anaged to go on board one of the largest liners? /hat 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 +t(s a large ship that uses stea" to produce power&
2 +t(s the outside top level of a ship that you can walk on&
3 +t(s a wooden structure onto which passengers and goods are landed fro" boats&
4 'hese are people working on a ship% plane% etc&
; +t(s a structure built over a river% road% etc& that allows people or vehicles to cross fro"
one side to the other&
< +t(s an area of water ne6t to the land where the water is cal"% so that ships are safe when
they are inside it&
= +t(s a structure that is built out into the water so that boats can stop ne6t to it&
1 +t(s a place where planes can fly fro"&
B +t(s so"eone whose !ob is to carry traveller(s bags at railway stations% airports% etc&
13 +t(s a twowheeled 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.


'here are various "eans of transport at the disposal of those who travel either for
pleasure or on business& +f you donMt like travelling on foot you can also use a bicycle or a
"otorbike& /ith "otorcar one can travel co"fortably for long distances& $ou can also
travel by sea and "odern liners& 'hey are very co"fortable for the passengers&
,ast /ednesday + went down to @elfast Docks to see "y friend off to Arance on
one of the largest liners& 'hese stea"ers are huge indeed when you see the" fro" the
landingstage&
+ "anaged to go on board and have a look round& Aro" top deck + could see the
huge cranes lifting the cargo and depositing it in the holds& + saw "e"bers of the crew
carrying out their duties in various parts of the ship while the captain watched the
operations and gave his orders fro" the bridge& 'hen the siren sounded and the visitors
left the ship& Ainally the ship began to "ove off% and the passengers% leaning over the rails%
waved goodbye tY their friends standing below& *lowly the ship left the harbour% passing
beyond the pier and gradually disappeared in the distance&
$ou can go by air as well% as air ships can carry passengers to various parts of the
world very 8uickly&
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A few days later + "yself had to go to 0ew $ork& 'he !ourney was urgent and +
went by air& + went to the airport by a special bus provided by the co"pany& 4n the airfield
we saw a large plane waiting for us& /e cli"bed into it% and in so"e "inutes it took off&
Jery soon we saw 0ew $ork& +t wasnMt long before we arrived at our destination& 'he pilot
"ade a perfect landing and we got out of the plane&
@ut a lot of people prefer travelling by train% too& Nailway is still one of the "ost
popular "eans of co""unication and it is cheap&
0ow we are at a big railway station& 'here are "any platfor"s at which trains
co"e in and fro" which they go out& /e see a train standing at one of the platfor"s& +t is
ready to leave& *o"e of the passengers are looking out of the windows& 'hey are watching
the lateco"ers who are hurrying and looking for e"pty seats& Iany people have co"e to
see their friends and relatives off& 'hey say goodbye to each other% the porters are very
busy& 'hey are carrying luggage to the train or pushing it on their tracks& 4n one of the
platfor"s a train has !ust co"e& *o"e passengers are getting out& 'his train has "ade a
long !ourney& +tMs an e6press train& +t doesnMt stop at each station& 'here are other trains on
the platfor" ready to leave& *o"e of the" are stopping trains% so"e long distance and fast
trains& :eople are hurrying in all directions& 'he station"aster is in the office ne6t to the
bookingoffice&
*o"e people are choosing books% newspapers and "agaHines for the !ourney at the
bookstalls& 'he refresh"ent roo"s are crowded with people% who are having a hasty "eal&
1 *o"eone could find out fro" this te6t
A how to reach Arance in the "ost co"fortable way&
B how to carry passengers fast to various parts of the world&
C how to travel co"fortably for long distances&
D a variety of travelling "ethods&
2 ,ast /ednesday the "an went down to @elfast Docks
A to "eet his friend&
B to go on board one of the largest liners&
C to say goodbye to his friend&
D to watch the crew(s operations&
3 /hat did the "an do a few days later?
A provided a special bus to the airport&
B was waiting so"e "inutes to cli"b into the plane&
C arrived in 0ew $ork as 8uickly as he had done before&
D left for 0ew $ork&
4 .ow "any types of trains are "entioned in the te6t?
A one
B two
C three
D four
5 /hat is the writer(s attitude to travelling by train?
A +t is convenient to watch the lateco"ers out of the windows&
B +t is not e6pensive&
C 'here are too "any platfor"s&
D $ou can choose any book you like at the bookstalls&
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8 Work in pairs. Answer the following questions on the text. Then, using
your answers, give a summary of the text.
1 /hat "eans of transport can people use when they don(t like travelling on foot?
2 /hy did the "an go down to @elfast Docks?
3 /hat did the "an see on board one of the largest liners?
4 /hen and how did the ship leave the harbour?
; .ow did the "an get to 0ew $ork?
< Did it take hi" "uch ti"e to arrive at the destination?
= /hat 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 "umbo
"ets aircraft wheel

1 +t "eans to control the "ove"ent of a vehicle% tool% etc&
2 +t(s a plane or other vehicle that can fly&
3 +t(s a long specially prepared hard surface like a road on which aircraft land and take off&
4 +t(s a thick round band of rubber that fits around the wheel of a car% bicycle% etc&
; +t(s a large road vehicle used to carry goods&
< +t(s a piece of "achinery with "oving parts that changes power fro" stea"% electricity%
oil% etc& into "ove"ent&
= +t(s a very large aircraft for carrying passengers&
1 +t(s one of the round things under a car% bus% bicycle% etc& that turns when it "oves&
10 Fill the gaps (a-k) with numbers (1-11) from the box. Then check your answers
in the text.
a .eathrow airport handles over SSS ite"s of baggage every year& 1 14
b Iore than SSSSS people work at .eathrow airport& 2 33
c ?very day around SSSSS planes take off and land at .eathrow& 3 1;
d Around SSSSS litres of aviation fuel are used every day& 4 1333
e .eathrow(s police station has SSSSS dogs that can s"ell drugs& 5 B%233
f 'he dutyfree shops sell SSSSS cigarettes every year& 6 23%;33
g ?very year% around SSSSS people die of heart attacks travelling to or
through .eathrow&
7 ;3%333
h SSSSS cups of tea and coffee are served in the airport every day& 8 =4%333
i 'here are SSSSS baggage trolleys for passengers to use& 9 3%333%333
j +f 13 c" of snow falls% staff have to clear SSSSS tons of snow& 10 ;=%333%333
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k $ou can fly direct fro" .eathrow to SSSSS countries& 11 ;33%333%333
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 B (No).
Statements A
Yes
@
No
1 7'hey have to keep washing the runways&(
2 7@irds aren(t a proble" to "odern aircraft&(
3 7+f you(re in a s"all plane% you shouldn(t fly too close behind a
!a"bo !et& (
4 7+f 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 .eathrow&
6 7'here aren(t any flights fro" .eathrow after "idnight&(
WELCOME TO HEATHROW
,ondon(s .eathrow is the busiest
international airport in the world& +t handles over
3;3%333 international flights every year U about 41
"illion passengers& Around ;4%333 people work at
.eathrow% roughly the population of a country
town&
.uge "achines wash the airport(s three
runways and clear away the oil left by !et engines&
@urst tyres can cause a crash% so special trucks
continuously check the runways and pick up any
loose pieces of "etal& @irds can cause crashes if
they get pulled into the engines% and staff work day and night to keep the" away fro" the
runways& 'heir trucks have
loudspeakers which send out bird alar" calls and they also use guns with blank cartridges
to frighten the birds away&
+n the control tower% 1;3 air traffic controllers bring the planes in and send the"
off safely& As a plane co"es in to land% it nor"ally keeps a distance of five or si6
kilo"etres fro" the planes in front and behind% but in the case of large !u"bo !ets% the
distance behind has to be 13 kilo"etres& 'he air turbulence behind these planes can send a
s"all plane out of control&
0ear the centre of the airport is the police station& +t has a huge picture board of
known world terrorists% 14 dogs that can s"ell drugs and 333 police officers&
'here is an aircraft alert al"ost every day& 'his happens every ti"e an aircraft
lands with one engine shut down or if the pilot cannot lower the plane(s wheels& 'he
e"ergency services can lay a carpet of foa" on the runway in less than four "inutes&
'he Iedical #entre has eight nurses and three doctors always on standby& 'he
"ost co""on illness is heart attack& ?very year about 33 people die in this way while
travelling to or through .eathrow&
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@ecause of the noise% only a few flights are per"itted between "idnight and si6 in the
"orning& *o during the night .eathrow Airport has its "ost welco"e visitor of all U
silence&
A"aHing facts 9
?very year .eathrow handles over ;=%333%333 ite"s of baggage&
'here are B%233 baggage trolleys for passengers U "ore than at any other airport&
Airport(s cafes and bars serve over 23%;33 cups of coffee and tea and 11%;33
sandwiches every day&
.eathrow(s dutyfree shops sell ;33 "illion cigarettes every year&
Aor every 13 c" of snow falling on the airport% staff have to re"ove =4%333 tons of
snow to keep the airport open&
.eathrow averages around 133 takeoffs and landings every day U that(s about one
per "inute fro" < a&"& till "idnight&
3%333%333 litres of aviation fuel are used every day&
=3 airlines use .eathrow& 'hey fly direct to 214 destinations in 1; countries&
12 Work in pairs. Discuss the following questions.
.ave you ever flown on a plane or helicopter?
/hen did you last go to an airport?
/hy did you go there?
/hich airport was it% and what was it like?
.ave you been to any other airports?
/hat are the advantages and disadvantages of flying co"pared to other kinds of
transport?
LISTENING
13 You will hear four people
talking about how they feel and
what they do at the airports.
Before listening, discuss the
following questions.
.ow do you feel when you(re in
an airport?
Pnervous% worried% bored% e6citing%
etc&Q
/hat do you do while you(re
waiting for your flight?
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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
Speaker 1
Speaker 2
Speaker 3
Speaker 4
A read
B watch other people
C sit near the departures board
D wander around
E watch the planes
F talk to people
G go to the dutyfree shop
15 Imagine you`re going on a plane journey. Which speaker would you most like
to travel with? Why?
16 You will hear a radio announcer giving
some information about a cycling holiday with
Pathway Holidays. Before listening discuss the
following questions.
+s cycling an e6citing "ethod of travelling?
.ave you ever cycled around 43 k" a day?
/ould you like to go on a cycling holiday one
day? /hy? /hy not?
+f 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
M&na# 45 6"ne 7 Sat"%a# 48 6"ne
Cycle from Whitehaven to Sunderland in England
'he total length of the ride is (1) 9999999999999999&k"s&
'he highest place on the ride is (2) 999999999999999&&.ill&
'he price includes acco""odation% food% luggage transport and a (3)
999999999999999999999999999999999
+t is reco""ended that you bring your own (4) 999999999999&
4n Ariday evening there is a (5) 999999999999999999&&
+nfor"ation available fro" the (6) 999999999999999999
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18 Listen to T%ain! an )&at! an plane!, a song by Burt Bacharach, and answer
the questions.
/hat do trains and boats and planes "ean to
"ost people?
/hy is the singer unhappy?
/hat does he do when he sees trains and
boats and planes?
Do you think relationships can last if people
are not together?
/hat is the author(s idea of the song?
VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
19 Write the missing words in the crossword.
'ravelling by railL P1=Q
$ou can buy your ticket at the ticket P1Q SSSSSSS& $our ticket can be single PonewayQ or
P2Q SSSSSSS &
?6cuse "e& /here(s the nearest underground P3Q SSSSSSS &
'he P<Q SSSSSSS leaves at 11&3; fro" P;Q SSSSSSS there& Don(t be late% because it always
leaves on P4Q SSSSSSS &
+t(s very busy at the weekend% so it(s a good idea to reserve a P=Q SSSSSSS &
'ravelling by roadL P114Q
'here(s your bus% standing at the bus P1Q SSSSSSS& $ou(d better run if you want to P13Q
SSSSSSS it&
'he tank(s nearly e"pty& /e(d better stop at a P13Q SSSSSSS station and PBQ SSSSSSS it up&
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Iost children know how to ride a P11Q SSSSSSS &
/hen you get on the bus% tell the P12Q SSSSSSS that you want to go to the university& .e or
she will tell you when to get P14Q SSSSSSS&
Travelling by air: (15-21)
'he plane P1;Q SSSSSSS off at B&33 and lands at 11&33&
/ill all P1<Q SSSSSSS please fasten their seat P11Q SSSSSSS?
$ou should get to the P1=Q SSSSSSS at least one hour before your P1BQ SSSSSSS% so that
you have ti"e to P23Q SSSSSSS in your baggage&
+f you need anything% ask a P21Q SSSSSSS or a P21Q SSSSSSess&
0ow read the words going down in the crossword to co"plete this sentenceL
&ou can use rail' road and air to get 3333333333333333333333333333333333 .
20 Fill in the table with the words below. There is an example (1). Use the words
more than once.
driver' car' drives' board' ta)i rank' train' flies' harbour' rides' plane' cyclist'
airport' (air)fare' catch$take' ta)i' get on$get off' bicycle' get in$out' pilot' rides'
railway station' bus' boat' sail
1 bus driver drives fare catch/
take
get on/
off
bus
station
2
3
4
5
6
21 Cross out the incorrect word in these sentences.
1 $ou "ustn(t ride$drive a "otorbike without a crash hel"et&
2 *he told hi" to get in$get on the car and fasten his seat belt&
3 @us fares$tickets are getting "ore e6pensive&
4 'rains to the airport travel$run every half hour&
; 'he pilot couldn(t drive$fly the plane in such bad weather&
< /e were late% so we had to take$catch a ta6i&
= + left "y house a bit late and + lost$missed the bus&
1 + get to work by$on bus&
B + waited at the bus$railway station for ten "inutes% then two buses arrived&
13 +f you don(t like travelling by$on foot% you can go on a cycling tour&
22 Match these verbs with the correct forms of transport, then use one of the
verbs to complete 1- 6. You may use some verbs more than once.
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sail park drive ride catch miss get into get off$on take land ship bus
car bike plane train
1 #ars are not allowed to 9 through the city centre&
2 $ou can 9 your car outside our house&
3 $ou should never 9 a bicycle without wearing a safety hel"et&
4 'he plane 9 on the runway in the airport&
; + was late for school because + 9 the bus&
< 'he police"an stopped "e and asked "e to 9 the bike&
= 'he young people had a chance to 9 on a large ship&
1 *o"e passengers 9 the trains to "ake a long !ourney&
B 'he cyclists have to 9 up too "any hills&
13 Tnfortunately they couldn(t "anage to 9 the bus&
23 Match these nouns with their definitions.
1 !ourney
2 trip
3 travel
4 voyage
a PcountableQ "oving fro" one place to another
Pcan be long or shortQ
b PuncountableQ "oving fro" place to place
c PcountableQ going to a place and co"ing back
again Pfor pleasure or businessQ
d PcountableQ "oving fro" one place to another
nor"ally by ship Pcan be longQ
24 Circle the appropriate word in the sentences.
1 Iy "other goes on a lot of business trips$"ourneys with her new !ob&
2 'ravel / 2ourney introduces you to new cultures and ideas&
3 Did you have a good travel$trip?
4 + "ake the sa"e "ourney$travel to work every day&
; + a" very lucky because "y !ob involves business trip$travel all over the world&
< 4ourney$Travel introduces you to new people and places&
= + have 8uite a short "ourney$travel into school every day&
1 + like to read books about travel$trip&
B Iy cousin is a sailor and he often goes on voyages$travels across the :acific 4cean&
13 +t was a very en!oyable "ourney$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 9999999&& 9 999999&&&of co""unication
2 huge999999999&& 10 watch 9999999999&&&
3 go on 999999999 11 99999999999friends
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4 9999999&&&goodbye 12 stopping 9999999999
5 say 9999999999 13 99999999999& trains
6 carry 999999999& 14 look for 9999999999&&
7 arrive at the 999999& 15 999999999 a !ourney
8 "ake a 99999999 16 999999999&& 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
+ usually fly& + leave ho"e at
<&33% + can catch the =&33
a&"& flight% which (1)
SSSSSS to ,a >uardia
Airport at about 1&33& +(" in
the centre of 0ew $ork by
B&1; so the whole !ourney
(2) SSSSSS less then three
hours& +t(s e6pensive U it (3)
SSSSSS about Z 333 return U
but it(s very 8uick& And
there(s a plane every hour&
B
+ usually take the
>reyhound bus& +t (4)
SSSSSS /ashington at B
a&"&% and (5) SSSSSS in 0ew
$ork at 1&43 in the
afternoon& 'he 0ew $ork
bus ter"inal is in
Ianhattan% so it(s very
convenient% and it only (6)
SSSSSS about Z 1; return on
weekdays&
C
+ usually go by train%
because it(s only a bit
slower than the plane and
it(s "ore reliable& +t(s about
Z 133 return& 'he !ourney
(7) SSSSSS about 4 hours& +
usually catch the 13&33 train%
which (8) SSSSSS 0ew $ork
at 13 past 2& +t(s
co"fortable% and it(s always
on ti"e&
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 13 hours )43
train ; hours )=;
plane 1 hour )BB
8uicker the cheapest "ore interesting the "ost e6pensive "ore e6pensive the
8uickest the longest
7@asically% you can go by train% by bus% or you can fly& 'he bus is P1Q SSSSSSS option%
but it takes P2Q SSSSSSS & Alying is P3Q SSSSSSS% but obviously it(s P4Q SSSSSSS it only
takes an hour& 'he train is P;Q SSSSSSS than the bus% but it(s P<Q SSSSSSS% and because it
goes through beautiful countryside it(s a P=Q SSSSSSS !ourney&(
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28 Choose the most suitable word (A, B, C or D) for each space (1-15).
Iost people en!oy going P1Q 959 for their holidays% and having the opportunity
to P2Q9 in an interesting city or a seaside P3Q 9 & +f you speak P4Q 9 languages% you can
"ake new friends% and P;Q 9 ho"e so"e interesting P<Q 9 as presents& @ut before you
can do that% you have to P=Q 9 your destination% and that is often a proble"[ +f you fly%
then you "ay find that your flight has been P1Q 9 & PBQ 9 by train can also be difficult%
since trains are often P13Q 9 in the su""er% and you "ight have to reserve a P11Q 9 in
advance& /hichever way you P12Q 9% you can have proble"s with your P13Q 9 % and it is
often difficult to find good P14Q 9 & Apart fro" this% you "ight not be able to afford the
P1;Q 9 [
1 A out
2 A re"ain
3 A resort
4 A strange
5 A fetch
6 A "e"ories
7 A reach
8 A waited
9 A 2ourneys
10 A filling
11 A post
12 A voyage
13 A baggages
14 A staying
15 A fare
B forward
B pass
B post
B stranger
B take
B souvenirs
B arrive
B reversed
B 'ravels
B occupied
B chair
B travel
B luggage
B ho"es
B fair
C abroad
C spend
C too
C foreigner
C go
C "e"oirs
C go
C delayed
C Joyages
C overdone
C seat
C trip
C goods
C lodges
C far
D foreign
D stay
D one
D foreign
D get
D recollections
D travel
D booked
D :asses
D crowded
D position
D tour
D sacks
D acco""odation
D fur
PHRASAL VERBS
with 7get(
get about/around to "ove or travel fro" 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 ho"e
get in to arrive
get off to start a !ourneyX leave
29 Complete these sentences using the correct form of one of the phrasal verbs
above.
1 /e didn(t 9 P\ho"eQ until 3 o(clock in the "orning&
2 +t(s lateX we "ust be 9&
3 +(" sorry +(" lateX + was in a "eeting and couldn(t 9&
4 :ut the food where the cat can(t 9 it&
; +(d better be 9 now&
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< .e(s getting old and he doesn(t 9 "uch any "ore&
= .ow(s your business 9 ?
REPORTED SPEECH
Direct Speech
is the e6act words so"ebody said& /e use 8uotation "arks P]^Q in direct speech& 6I.ve
made a long "ourney'7 8amela said.
Reported Speech
+s the e6act "eaning of what so"eone said% but not the e6act words& /e don(t use
8uotation "arks in reported speech& /e can either use the word that after the
introductory verb or we can o"it it&
8amela said (that* she had made a long "ourney.
/e can use say and tell in both direct and reported speech&
Tell is always used with a personal pronoun% but say "ay be used with or without a
personal pronoun&
Say is always followed by the preposition to when it is used with an ob!ect pronoun&
+n reported speech% say is not followed by an ob!ect pronoun% but it can be followed by
that&
/e don(t use to with tell&
Ask is used in reported 8uestions and re8uests& +t is also used in direct 8uestions&
]/here is 'o"?^ he asked "e&
_ .e asked "e where 'o" was&
]/ill you help "e?^ "other said to "e&
_ Iother asked "e to help her&
Expressions with !a#9 tell and a!k&
SAY
TELL
ASK
good "orning/afternoon% etc&
so"ething/nothing% etc&
a prayer% so% a few words% etc&
the truth% a lie% a secret% a story% a !oke% the ti"e% the
difference% sb one(s na"e% sb the way% one fro" another%
one(s fortune% sb so% etc&
a favour% the ti"e% a 8uestion% the price% etc&
30 Underline the correct word, as in the example.
1 ]Don(t forget to ask/say your boy friend to see you off% ^ "u" told/said to "e&
2 Iu" 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 #an + ask/tell you a 8uestion% please?
; Don told/said nothing about his decision to set off for a long !ourney&
< Iike said/asked "e where the nearest hotel was&
= + said/asked so"eone on the street to tell/say "e the way to the train station&
1 /hen + asked/told her about the price% she didn(t tell/say a word&
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B @efore checking in% + told/said the receptionist "y na"e&
13 /e said/told goodbye to each other and left&
REPORTED STATEMENTS
/hen the introductory verb is in a past tense% the verb tenses change as followsL
Direct Speech Reported Speech
Present Simple
+7I.m hungry'7 the customer said.
Present Continuous
6They are leaving for 8aris7 she
said to me.
Present Perfect
6I.ve made a long "ourney'7 he
said.
Past Simple
6I booked the ticket'7 #nn said.
Past Continuos
6+e were dancing all night
long'7 she said.
Future Simple
6They will arrive soon'7 he said.
Past Simple
The customer said (that) he was hungry.
Past Continuous
9he told me (that) they were leaving for 8aris.
Past Perfect
:e said (that) he had made a long "ourney.
Past Simple/ Past Perfect
#nn said that she booked$had booked the
ticket.
Past Continuos/Past Perfect Continuos
9he said (that) they were dancing$had been
dancing all night long.
Conditional (would)
:e said (that) they would arrive soon.
'he past perfect and past perfect continuous do not change in reported speech&
6They had packed their things by the time the ta)i came'7 she said. _ 9he said that they
had packed their things by the time the ta)i came.
#ertain words and ti"e e6pressions change as followsL
Direct speech Reported speech
.ere ;
Ago ;
@efore ;
last week ;
ne6t week ;
now ;
this ;
these ;
that ;
this "orning ;
today ;
to"orrow ;
tonight ;
yesterday ;
co"e ;
'here
@efore
?arlier
'he week before
'he ne6t week/the week after/the following week
'hen / that day / at the "o"ent
'hat / the
'hose / the
'hat / the
'hat "orning
'hat day
'he ne6t day / the following day
'hat night
'he day before / the previous day
>o
CDE& 3; FG B3
31 Compare the sentences and underline the differences.
Example,
'hey said they never thought about the drowned houses&
]/e never think about the drowned houses&^
1 .e said he would visit the" the ne6t day&
]+(ll visit you to"orrow&^
2 *he said she could help us with our luggage&
]+ can help you with your luggage&^
3 'hey told us they weren(t going to leave that evening&
]/e aren(t going to leave this evening&^
4 /e told the" we had already locked the door&
]/e(ve already locked the door&^
; + said + hadn(t been there the day before&
]+ wasn(t here yesterday&^
< .e said PthatQ he had written two letters to her&
]+ wrote two letters to her&^
= *he said PthatQ she would be at ho"e at <&33&
]+ will be at ho"e at <&33&^
1 'hey said PthatQ they were having their lunch&
]/e(re having our lunch&^
B .e told the" the plane had already landed&
]'he plane has already landed&^
13 *he said PthatQ she went there by train&
]+ go there by train&^
32 Complete the second sentence so it means the same as the first, using no more
than three words.
Example,
2ohn said he didn(t want any coffee&
2ohn said% ]+ don.t want any coffee&^
1 'hey said the book was in the post&
]'he book 9999&& in the post%^ they said&
2 *he e6plained she usually worked there in the evenings&
*he e6plained% ]+ 9999999999& in the evenings&^
3 *he told us she was going ho"e&
*he told us% ]999999&ho"e&^
4 $ou said you e6pected to arrive before lunch&
$ou said% ]99999&&&to arrive before lunch&^
; /e said we would help with the housework at the weekend&
]/e 99999999& with the housework at the weekend%^ we said&
< .e infor"ed us we had to pay e6tra&
]$ou 99999999999&e6tra^% he infor"ed us&
= + told the" + would phone the ne6t day&
]+ 99999999&&%^ + told the"&
1 $ou told "e you could speak *panish&
CDE& 3< FG B3
]+ 99999999*panish%^ you told "e&
B .e said "y sister had already phoned the travel agent&
.e said% ]999999999&phoned the travel agent&^
13 .e said he had never been to ?gypt&
*he said% ]+9999999& to ?gypt&^
33 Somebody says something to you which is opposite of what they said before.
Write a suitable answer beginning I th&"'ht #&" !ai .
1 AL 'hat restaurant is e6pensive&
@L +s it? I thought you said it was cheap&
2 AL Ann is co"ing fro" her voyage tonight&
@L +s she?999999999999999999999999999
3 AL Iargaret likes travelling by train&
@L Does she? 9999999999999999999999999
4 AL + "et a lot of new people&
@L Did you? 99999999999999999999999999
; AL +(ll be here ne6t week&
@L /ill you? 99999999999999999999999999
< AL +(" going out this evening&
@L Are you? 99999999999999999999999999
= AL + can speak a little Arench&
@L #an you? 99999999999999999999999999
1 AL + haven(t been to Ialta&
@L .ave you? 9999999999999999999999999
B AL 'he hotel has got a gy"&
@L .as it? 99999999999999999999999999
13 AL +t(s s easy to reach the shopping centre fro" here&
@L +s it? 999999999999999999999999999
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REPORTED QUESTIONS
/e introduce reported 8uestions with ask% inquire% wonder or want to know&
/hen the direct 8uestion begins with a 8uestion word Pwho% where% how old/long%
when% why% what% etc&Q the reported 8uestion begins with the sa"e 8uestion word&
6+hen are you leaving%7 he asked me. ; :e asked me when I was leaving.
/hen the direct 8uestion is a yes/no 8uestion and begins with an au6iliary Pbe% do%
haveQ or a "odal verb Pcan% "ay% etc&Q then the reported 8uestion begins with
if or whether&
61id Tom make the reservation%7 she asked me. ; 9he asked me if$whether Tom had
made the reservation.
+n reported 8uestions% the verb is in the affir"ative& 'he 8uestion "ark and
words/e6pressions such as please% well% oh% etc&% are o"itted& Jerb tenses%
pronouns and possessive ad!ectives change as in state"ents&
]#an you open the window% please?^ she asked& _ *he asked "e if/whether + could
open the window&
34 Report what these people are asking.
Example,
]+s that brochure David(s?^ I asked if that brochure was 1avid.s.
1 ]/hen does the train leave?^ *he asked 999999999999999
2 ]/hat(s the ti"e?^ 'he "an asked 999999999999999999&
3 ]+s it far to the station?^ *he wanted to know 9999999999999&
4 ]Are you busy tonight% :aola?^ :eter asked 9999999999999&&&
; ]/here is the nearest bus stop?^ 'hey want to know 999999999&&&
< ]Are they seeing their parents off?^ /e asked 999999999999&&
= ] /here have you co"e fro"?^ .e asked 99999999999999&&
1 ]Are you going ho"e on Ionday?^ *he asked 999999999999&&
B ].ave you ever been to .ungary?^ .e asked 999999999999&&&
13 ]/hy are you crying?^ *he asked 99999999999999999&&
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 /here have you been?
2 /hen did you co"e back?
3 /hat type of holiday did you go on?
4 /ere there any organised activities?
CDE& 31 FG B3
; /hat kind of transport did you use?
< Did you stay in a hotel?
= /hat facilities were available in the hotel?
1 /hat was the weather like?
B Are you glad to be back?
13 Do you have any plans to go away again?
Now you tell another friend what Paul asked you. Use reported speech.
1 :e asked me where I had been.
36 Rewrite each sentence in reported speech.
Example,
]Are you staying here all su""er?^ the little girl asked "e&
The little girl asked me if$weather I was staying there all summer.
1 ]/hat does 7a package holiday( "ean?^ the tourist asked the clerk&
'he tourist asked the clerk 99999999999999999&
2 ].ave you packed all the things?^ "y "other asked "e&
Iy "other asked "e 99999999999999999999&
3 ] /hen are you leaving?^ + asked *ue&
+ asked *ue 999999999999999999999999&
4 7 Did you re"e"ber to lock the door?( "y father asked "e&
Iy father asked "e 999999999999999999999
; 7/hy have you turned off the television?( ?llen asked "e&
?llen asked "e 99999999999999999999999
< 7Do you speak +talian?( the tourist guide asked "e&
'he tourist guide asked "e 99999999999999999&&
= 7.ow "uch did you pay for your bike?( + asked *teve&
+ asked *teve 99999999999999999999999&
1 7/here are you going on holiday this year?( 2osh asked "e&
2osh asked "e 9999999999999999999999&&
B 7Did 2ohn go to the party last night?( :hilip asked&
:hilip asked 999999999999999999999999
13 7.ow long does it take you to walk ho"e fro" here?( :eter asked&
:eter asked 99999999999999999999999&&
37 Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using not
more than three words.
Example,
.e asked what the ti"e was&
]+hat is the time%7 he asked.
1 *he wanted to know where + lived&
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~Where 9999999&&? she wanted to know.
2 'hey asked if they could sit near the window&
They asked% ~9999999&&near the window?
3 + wondered when the rain would stop&
~When 9999 stop? I wondered.
4 .e in8uired whether there were any seats available&
He said, ~999999999&&any seats available?
; Ionica wanted to know how #lare knew about her arrival&
~How 9999999999999 about my arrival? Monica asked.
< 2ohn asked Nose"ary why she hadn(t phoned hi" in the "orning&
~Why 9999999me in the morning? said 1ohn to Rosemary.
= #arol asked Ann what she had done the day before&
]What 999999999999&&? Carol asked Ann.
1 2ohn asked us if we often went sailing&
1ohn asked us, ~999999999&&often go sailing?
B 5ate asked "e how "any ?nglish books + had read&
~How many English books999999&&? Kate asked me
13 >eorge asked "e if + was going to change plans&
George asked me, ~9999999&& to change plans?
S2EA3ING
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? 8uiet? fast? cheap?
co"fortable? safe? healthy?
interesting?
40 Work with a partner. Say which way you would prefer to travel and explain
why.
Useful language
+(d rather 9 dangerous
?6citing e6pensive
PunQco"fortable
41 Work in pairs. Discuss pictures according to the tasks. Use
expressions given below.
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Task 1
*tudent 1 and *tudent 2& ,ook at pictures 1 and 2& 'hey both show vehicles&
*tudent 1L #o"pare and contrast these pictures& /hat is co""on and different between
the"? *ay what "eans of transport do you prefer to go by while travelling? /hy? $ou
will have one "inute to think about what you are going to say&
*tudent 2L ,isten to *tudent 1 carefully& #an you add anything in addition?
Task 2
*tudent 1 and *tudent 2& ,ook at pictures 3 and 4&
'hey also show vehicles&
*tudent 2L #o"pare and contrast these pictures& /hat is co""on and different between
the"? *ay what "eans of transport do you prefer to go by while travelling? /hy? $ou
will have one "inute to think about what you are going to say&
*tudent 1L ,isten to *tudent 2 carefully& #an you add anything in addition?
42 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
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2
3
4
1
take an active part in the conversation co"e to an agree"ent
Useful language:
1 Making suggestions:
/hat about going 9 ?
/e could go9 &
+ think we should go 9&
+t would be a good idea to go 9&
/hy don(t we go 9?
2 Agreeing:
+ agree with you&
'hat(s PprobablyQ right&
$ou could be right&
Definitely[
*ure[
3 Disagreeing:
+ can(t agree with that&
+n "y opinion% that(s 8uite wrong&
+ see what you "ean% but + think 9
4 Asking someone else for their ideas:
/hat about you?
*o% what do you think?
Do you agree?
.ow do you feel about this?
/RITING
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 e)pensive beautiful
countryside departure
Useful tips
before starting your story% it is i"portant to "ake a planX
write down so"e ideas for the storyX think about these 8uestionsL
1 /hen and where did you start?
2 /ho did you go with?
3 .ow "uch baggage did you take along?
4 /hat "eans of transport did you go by first?
; /hat was the route/itinerary like?
< /hat happened in the "iddle of the !ourney?
= .ow did you get your destination?
don(t try to write a co"plicated story that needs words you don(t know&
Example,
At 1<&1; we set off fro" Jictoria *tation aboard the 4rient ?6press in our firstclass
co"part"ent
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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 compare
your lists.
2 Put the words (1-7) denoting types of
holiday into the appropriate spaces of sentences
(a-g).
1 safari ; weekend break
2 cruise < winter sports
3 adventure = selfcatering
4 package tour
a a twoweek 9 in the @altic *ea aboard the lu6ury
liner Argentina
b a "onth(s 9 holiday lost in the A"aHon rain forest
c aPnQ 9 holiday skiing on the slopes of the :yrenees
d a fortnight(s 9 holiday for the fa"ily in a rented
*wiss chalet
e a tenday 9 to 'hailand% including flights% delu6e
hotels and sightseeing
f aPnQ 9 in A"sterda" to visit the Ni!ks"useu" and
be back in ti"e for work on Ionday
g a stay in Io"basa co"bined with aPnQ 9 in the
fa"ous 'savo ga"e park


3 1oin the phrases in sections a-f and 1-6 to make complete holiday descriptions.
a A city break in Ioscow
b A threeweek e6pedition to >reenland
c A fiveday stay in a purposebuilt
chalet
d 'wo weeks on an ocean liner
e A bedandbreakfast stay
f A trip to Disney /orld
1 to study the geology% flora and fauna
2 at one of the #entre :arcs holiday villages in
@ritain% Arance or .olland
3 with two nights at the Ietropol hotel and
tickets for the @olshoi
4 including a threeday stopover in 'ahti
; with three acco""odation in a condo in
4rlando
< in a co"fortable guest house near 'he @lack
Aorest
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.
CDE& 43 FG B3
READING

6 How many of these questions do you answer with 'Yes'?
Are you interested in wildlife and beautiful scenery?
Do you en!oy ca"ping?
Do you prefer to go on holiday with a large group of people?
/ould 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 +t(s so"eone who is staying in a tent or shelter&
2 +t(s a special bo6 containing bandages and "edicines to treat people who are in!ured or
beco"e ill suddenly&
3 'hese are roo"s% e8uip"ent or service that are provided for a particular purpose&
4 +t(s a trip through wild country% especially in east or central Africa& 'hey went on 9
searching for the rare black rhinoceros&
; +t(s natural surrounding% especially in beautiful and open country&
< +t(s an a"ount for use&
= 'he "eaning of it is having uneven surface% not s"ooth&
1 +t(s a place% such as a field% used for ca"ping in&
B +t(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.
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frightening exhausting entertaining relaxing
cultural romantic for the family
once-in-a-lifetime adventurous exciting
" In a safari truc, passengers tae it in turns to sit next to a window.
# $afari trucs are able to travel over all types of roads.
% $afari team leaders have a minimum of "# months& touring experience.
' (he second driver is as experienced as the team leader.
) *ach truc comes supplied with all the food needed for the trip.
+ *veryone is expected to help get meals ready.
, What people pay for their food depends on how much they eat.
- (here is always enough clean drining water.
. /ampers have plenty of space in their tents.
"0 Hot showers are provided for campers wherever they stop for the
night.
SAFARI HOLIDAYS
+f you want to get really close to the /ildlife and
scenery of Africa% then a *afari .oliday offers the
"ost e6ci t e"ent and bes t val ue f or "oney&
'he Night 'rucks for Africa
?ach of our safari trucks is a safe% reliable vehicle%
which is suited to African travel conditions and allows
you to fully en!oy the areas visited&
?very seat is a window seat and the sides of the truck can be rolled up to provide a
wide space for looking out& /e use fourwheeldrive vehicles because roads can be rough
or get washed away% and we donMt want to be prevented fro" visiting interesting areas&
The Safari Team
'hree of our e"ployees go on each safari trip% one of who" is the tea" leader& All
safari tea" 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& 'he tea" leader is a driver% "echanic%
guide% diplo"at and general e6pert on Africa& .e is helped by a second driver% usually a
tea" leader in training& 'he third "e"ber of the tea"% the cook% is as i"portant as the
leader& .e or she sees that all cooking and ca"p tasks are co"pleted as s"oothly as
possible&
Good Food
*afari .olidays are fa"ous for their openfire cooking& /e stop regularly to buy
fresh fruit% vegetables and "eat in local "arkets and we also have a good supply of things
like tea% coffee% dried "ilk and tinned food in the truck& All the "e"bers of the tour lend a
hand with the food preparation and washingup% under the e6perienced eye of the tea"
cook& At the beginning of each trip% everyone% including the safari tea" "e"bers% pays the
sa"e a"ount of "oney into the safari purse and this covers food e6penses& All water
carried on the truck is safe to drink and we "ake sure it never runs out&
Quality Camping Equipment
?ach truck carries everything needed for the trip& 'his includes fourperson tents%
used for only two people% air beds% "os8uito nets% ca"p chairs% a fire grill for ca"pfire
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cooking and all necessary cooking e8uip"ent% a cool bo6 for storing fresh food%
binoculars% books on Africa and a first-aid kit&
Accommodation
4n *afari .olidays% we so"eti"es ca"p in an official ca"psite and so"eti"es we
put up our tents in wild areas& *o"e ca"psites 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& 'hese are clean% co"fortable and reasonably priced
9 Discuss in pairs the following questions.
/ould you like to get close to the /ildlife and scenery of Africa? /hy?
.ave you ever travelled by a safari truck? +f not% would you like to? /hy? /hy not?
.ave you ever tested openfire cooked food? Did you like it? /hy? /hy not?
+s food and acco""odation i"portant 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.
/here 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 "eals
Do you prefer lu6urious hotels or cheaper% "ore 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.

1 Aelipe and >abriela want to spend the weekend in the
city centre near the railway station with their oneyearold
son& 'hey want to be able to walk everywhere& 'hey plan
to eat in restaurants&
2 >iorgos wants to be able to swi"% but is not interested in
other sports& .eMd like to spend the weekend so"ewhere
8uiet in the country& 'he hotel "ust have a car park&
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3 Ionica would like to stay so"ewhere in the countryside
where there are organised activities so that she can "eet
other people& As she has so"e work to do% e"ail facilities
"ust be available&
4 Ada" and @arbara need to stay so"ewhere in the city
which provides lunch and dinner and has a car park& 'heir
three children all en!oy sport&
5 2ulia and Nobert are travelling by car and want to park at
heir hotel& 'hey donMt want to b` further than ten
kilo"etres fro" the city& 'hey want to swi" every day and
have dinner at the hotel&
A 'he *tar .otel is a five "inute drive fro" the city centre% and all roo"s have their own
television and telephone& >uests can eat all their "eals here U breakfast% lunch and
dinner& 'he hotel has its own large car park& 'here is a gy" and two tennis courts&
?ntertain"ent is available at weekends&
B $ork .ouse is between two far"s& 'he hotel arranges dances and other events which
you can attend if you wish% or you can walk in the gardens and en!oy the scenery& +t is
especially popular with people travelling alone and also has a fully e8uipped business
roo" and internet cafa& All "eals are available on re8uest&
C 'he >range .otel is outside the city% but hotel staff can collect you fro" the station
and arrange trips in the area by coach& +t is close to all the "ain roads and has a large car
park& Although only breakfast is served% there are two good restaurants nearby& Aa6% e
"ail and photocopying are available&
D Nosewood >uesthouse is about one kilo"etre fro" the city centre& +t is easy to reach
the city(s shopping and entertain"ent areas or drive into the surrounding countryside&
'here is a swi""ing pool in the ne6t street& Dinner is available if booked in advance% and
there is a large car park&
E 'he @lue ,ion .otel is on the south side of the city and is !ust a short ta6i ride fro" the
railway station and places of interest& @reakfast only is provided& ?vents such as talks and
shows are organised every evening and are popular both with local people as well as the
hotel(s guests& Aree parking is available in nearby streets&
F 'wenty kilo"etres fro" the city% in the "iddle of the hills% @lantyre Ianor was
previously a fa"ily ho"e& +t is a peaceful place to spend a few days% with very good
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sports facilities including golf% tennis and a swi""ing pool& 'here is a restaurant serving
breakfast% lunch and dinner% and plenty of carparking space&
G Jictoria .ouse is a fa"ily hotel five "inute(s walk fro" the railway and tra" station
and close to all the city(s facilities& +t is in the city centre near the shopping "all% where a
range of restaurants is available& 0o car parking or "eals e6cept breakfast& @icycles can
be hired fro" reception&
H 2ust five kilo"etres fro" the city centre% the *pring :ark Iotel is very near the
"otorway with plenty of parking space% so it is convenient for drivers% although it is in
the countryside& Ieals are not available% but only two kilo"etres along the "otorway
there is an e6cellent cafa 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.

.otel ]Arkadia^ is located right in
the historical centre of 0orthern capital&
'he hotel building is located between
architectural "onu"ents of the city& 2ust in
five "inutes walking fro" the hotel you
can see *t& +saak #athedral% a fa"ous
@ronHe .orse"an Ionu"ent% splendid
ense"ble of Ad"iralty with a ship on its
top&
4ur co"fortable hotel provides a
whole co"ple6 of inside service& /e offer
to our guests cosy roo"s to everyone(s
taste& Decorated in light war" colours the
roo"s and the e8uip"ent of the hotel
answer all ?uropean standards& All roo"s
are e8uipped with a safe bo6% a 'J and a
"inibar% an airconditioner& 4n the ground
floor of the hotel there is a s"all restaurant
designed in classical style& +t offers
delicious dishes of ?uropean cuisine& 4ur
ban8uet hall is a perfect place for
celebrations% ro"antic date and business
"eetings&
'o "ake your stay "ore pleasant
'he Euro Hostel Hotel >lasgow
provides budget ensuite acco""odation in
the heart of >lasgow& 2ust 2 "inutes walk
fro" #entral ?uro .ostel .otel *tation% the
?uro .ostel .otel >lasgow has all of the
a"enities% facilities and levels of co"fort
you would e6pect fro" a hotel of this class
and "aintains the "eticulous standards
re8uired by travel and ?uro .ostel .otel
>lasgow tour operators worldwide& 'he
?uro .ostel .otel >lasgow perfectly
co"bines the traditional ele"ents of
*cotlandMs rich and vibrant culture with the
latest >lasgow in hotel acco""odation
facilities&
At the ?uro .ostel .otel >lasgow%
guests will find a graceful fusion of
e6cellent location and traditional
hospitality& *uitable for business and leisure
travelers alike the ?uro .ostel .otel
>lasgow successfully blends ?uro .ostel
.otel >lasgow oldworld service with 21st
century conveniences to "ake your stay
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there is a 24 hour sauna with a swi""ing
pool and a co"fortable roo" for rest& 4ur
friendly professional staff will heartily
welco"e you and provide you with
e6cellent service at any ti"e& the hotel
parking is under 24 hour videocontrol&
4nly in our hotel a !ust"arried
couple will spend an unforgettable "arriage
night& /e(ll please the" with a special
discount% gifts and surprises&
truly co"fortable and "e"orable& Aor your
reservation at the ?uro .ostel .otel
>lasgow% please select the dates of your
stay and co"plete our secure online
booking for"&
13 Work in pairs. Discuss the following questions.
/hat kind of acco""odation do you personally prefer when you are on holiday? /hy?
/hich hotel fro" 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? /hy?
/hat are your favourite holiday destinations?
/hat do you want fro" 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
*peaker 1 Iartin
*peaker 2 2ulia
*peaker 3 Anne
*peaker 4 >reg
A +(ve always en!oyed going to different places&
B +(ve always been afraid of flying&
C + always go on holiday with "y parents&
D + don(t like spending too "uch "oney on holiday&
E + like dancing and having a good ti"e&
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 Sue. Listen
to Sue talking to Polly. Some information
is missing. For questions 1-6, fill in the
missing information in the numbered
space.
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Next weekend
#a"ping with *ue[ Aro" Ariday p&"& till Ionday a&"&
#a"psite near P1Q 999999999 in /ales&
'ransportL P2Q 99999999&&&& and then P3Q 999999
Ne"e"ber to bring P4Q 99999999&and P;Q 9999&
Ieet *ue in bus station at P<Q 99999999&& on Ariday&
18 Complete Anna`s conversation with the receptionist, then listen and check your
answer.
Booking in the hotel
NeceptionistL >ood afternoon& #an + SSSSSSS?
AnnaL $es& +(ve SSSSSSS a roo" for two nights&
NeceptionistL SSSSSSS?
AnnaL Anna ?scobar&
NeceptionistL *ingle or SSSSSSS?
AnnaL *ingle&
NeceptionistL Do you want a roo" with a SSSSSSS or a shower?
AnnaL A shower% please&
NeceptionistL 2ust SSSSSSS this for"% please&
AnnaL #ertainly& .ow "uch SSSSSSS a night?
NeceptionistL )<1 with breakfast& .ow SSSSSSS?
AnnaL /ith A"erican ?6press& +s that 45?
NeceptionistL Aine& .ow "uch SSSSSSS^
AnnaL 2ust these two suitcases&
NeceptionistL SSSSSSS is 223& @reakfast SSSSSSS =&33 to B&33& SSSSSSS an evening "eal?
AnnaL 0o& 'hanks& SSSSSSS a traveller(s che8ue later?
NeceptionistL 4f course% here(s your key& ?n!oy your stay&
19 Discuss the following questions.
.ave you ever stayed in a hotel? /hich do you e6pect fro" a good hotel?
/hich of these do you consider the "ost i"portant about a hotel?
price facilities service location
/hat is the best hotel you have ever stayed in? /here was it? /hat 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 stea"boat
4 suitcase handbag bag luggage
; departure arrival transit gangway
< pilot driver cyclist receptionist
= guard steward agent passenger
1 label register declare infor"
B ferry 8uay harbour runway
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13 safari ca"ping 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 +(" a 9 guide& + show people round the city and tell the" about the buildings&
2 Iaria works in a large office in ,ondon& Iost of her 9 are business people who book
short trips abroad&
3 +(" responsible for advertising in the co"pany% so + 9 with the catalogues and the
publicity&
4 +n the *eychelies there is a "arvelous scuba 9 &
; :art of "y !ob is to 9 people who arrive at the hotel&
< + "eet a 9 of interesting people in "y !ob&
= +(" not sure where to go for a holiday& #ould you give "e so"e 9 ?
1 'he 9 fro" ,ondon to :aris takes less then an hour&
B /e can 9 everything for youL flights% hotels% and e6cursions&
13 /e took a tent to Arance and we stayed in so"e e6cellent 9 &
12 4n a package 9 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
Iany years ago "y husband% our two sons and + stayed in an awful hotel& 'he boys
and + got into the lift to go up to our roo"s P1Q SSSSSSS suddenly it stopped P2Q SSSSSSS
the lights went out& P3Q SSSSSSS we s"elt s"oke P4Q SSSSSSS a fire had started at the
botto" below us& /e couldn(t get out& Tnfortunately% P;Q SSSSSSS a kindly >er"an took
off his shoe and broke the glass% "ore s"oke ca"e in& P<Q SSSSSSS the power ca"e back
on P=Q SSSSSSS the lift did not go up& +n factb it shot down towards the fla"es& ,uckily the
doors opened in ti"e P1Q SSSSSSS we got out safety&
23 Complete the following text with the correct derivatives of the word in bold.
Ainding a top class hotel is not difficult& 4ne of the
@est is the Ianchester .otel% a P3Q9 point for celebrities
and business people& +t is P1Q 9known not only for its P2Q
9 furnishings% but also for its superb
P3Q 9 & @eing a topclass hotel% of course it is fairy
P4Q 9 % but since the hotel offers so "any
P;Q 9 it easy to understand why& At certain ti"es of the
year it(s difficult to get a P<Q 9 % but if you are lucky% the
P=Q 9 % will be able to find you a roo"& 'aking into
P1Q 9 beautiful view% you could not
PBQ 9 wish for "ore& +t is situated across the road fro"
.yde :ark and near @uckingha" :alace in P13Q 9 ,ondon
meeting
general
luxury
accommodate
expense
serve
reserve
manage
consider
possible
centre
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U ideal for those who can afford it[
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 9999999&& 8 tinned 99999999999
2 a reliable 9999999&& 9 food 9999&9999999&&
3 9999999&conditions 10 a fourperson 9999999&
4 a window 9999999&& 11 "os8uito 999999999&
5 99999999&&vehicle 12 a firstaid 999999999&
6 reasonably 99&&9999 13 9999999999the tents
7 openfire 9999999& 14 9999999999&&facilities

25 Fill in the sentences with the appropriate word(s) associated with hotels. The
first letter is given for you.
1 'he .ilton is a highclass hotel where the
rich and fa"ous stay&
2 A c999& is e"ployed to clean roo"s and
"ake beds in a hotel&
3 >uests are asked to leave their keys at the
reception desk in the l99& &
4 'he p99&& carried our suitcases up to our
roo"&
; /hen you c99& i99% the receptionist
asks for your na"e and passport nu"ber&
< 'he bill ca"e to )B&23% so we left a )13 note
and 13 p& t9&& for the waiter&
= +n su""er% it is best to "ake a r99& 4therwise all the roo"s "ay be booked&
1 +(" not very hungry so +(ll !ust have a c99& b99&&X coffee and a croissant&
B ,et(s call r99&s99& And have coffee brought to our roo"&
13 /hen visiting a hot country it is essential to stay in aPnQ a99&c99&& 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 'he tourist were en!oying their 9 to the .ilton .otel&
2 A trip to *no"donia is not a part of your 9 &
3 +f you want to visit Aorundel #astle% there is an entrance 9 of )=&33&
4 @righton is very pretty% with pleasant walks 9 along the seaside&
; 4n the 9 to @ra"pton% we(ll drive through so"e beautiful countryside&
< 'here was a lovely 9 of the lake fro" the top&
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= 'he tourists stopped there for a few "inutes to take so"e 9 &
1 /e(ll start by taking a 9 tour of the university&
B 'he 9 park can obviously be dangerous&
13 /e can 9 a bus into 0ewtown&
11 +(" really looking 9 to ca"ping&
12 'he tour co"pany provides acco""odation and a van to carry 9&
13 'rying a canal boat is another way to see beautiful countryside and escape the&&
14 9 a boat is not cheap&
1; 'he tourist office "akes the 9 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.
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SIGHTSEEING - KENYA
/hether you prefer sleeping 0) 9 "ne%9 the stars
or spending the night in a lu6urious hotel% 5enya is the
ideal holiday destination for you& 'his beautiful country%
located 1Q 9 the east coast of Africa% offers holiday
"akers a 2Q 9 variety of activities to choose 3Q 9 &
+f you(re the adventurous type% 5enya has 4Q 9 of the
best safari holidays in ;Q 9 world& 4bserve lions% elephants% buffaloes% Hebras and rhinos
in their natural habitat& <Q 9 your "eals cooked on an open fire =Q 9 wild ani"als roa"
nearby& @etter 1Q 9 get a bird(s eye view fro" a hotair balloon% of hippos% crocodiles and
]red^ elephants Pso nickna"ed BQ 9 of the "ud they roll the"selves inQ&
13Q 9 you prefer a less adventurous holiday% 5enya has so"e of the 11Q 9 beautiful
resorts in Africa& *unbathe on long stretches of deserted white beaches% scubadive a"ong
the "agnificent coral reefs or take a glassbotto"ed boat ride out to the /ata"u Iarine
:ark& /ander around busy "arkets 12Q 9 you can purchase anything 13Q 9 se"i
precious stones to hand"ade baskets&
'o put it in a nutshell% 14Q 9 your idea of a perfect holiday% 5enya is guaranteed to
have it and 1;Q 9 "ore&
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 e)citing in"ury e)pensive
TYPES OF HOLIDAYS ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
Package holiday on the
Costa Brava
cheap flight and
acco""odation% "odern
hotels% safe bathing
little historical or cultural
interest% noisy and
crowded
Cruise in the
Mediterranean
fresh air% organised activities&
9999999999&&
e6pensive% possibility of
9999999999&
Camping in Scotland 9999999&% easily
organised% close to nature
risk of bad weather% need
to buy/hire e8uip"ent%
99999
@asic facilities
Skiing in the Pyrenees active and 999999&
Attractive surroundings% good
social life
risk of 999999&&%
/inter season only
Tours of famous convenient public transport% noise and pollution%
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monuments in Paris 9999 interest 9999999999&a
cco""odation
Safari in Kenia 999999&% e6otic
at"osphere
tiring% vaccinations
necessary%
9999999999
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.
3
P3Q ,ast su""er + spent ten of days at a fantastic of
P33Q hotel on the island of 2a"aica& \
P1Q 'he 2a"aica is an e6otic island in
P2Q the #arribean& 'he na"e of the
P3Q hotel was called ]+sland Aun^& +t certainly
P4Q was fun& + "et a lot of young people& /e
P;Q went for swi""ing every day and dancing
P<Q every night& Iy roo" was as large and
P=Q decorated in a typical island style&
P1Q 'he walls were painted with white% the window
PBQ and door fra"es were been painted a "agnificent
P13Q blue and all the furniture was "ade up
P11Q of handcarved wood& 'he hotel also had
P12Q a lovely dining roo"% delicious food on%
P13Q and a bar on the roof& +t
P14Q was the "ost best holiday + ever had and +("
P1;Q planning to go to 2a"aica again the ne6t su""er too&
31 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
"os8uito nets
sunglasses
shells
plane
taking photos
swi""ing
coach
postcards
fire
grill
train
guest house
car
sunbathing
tent
suntan lotion
beach
guidebook
area
picnics
truck
openfire cooking
firstaid kit
ca"psite
put up the tents
"ountains
go sightseeing
photos
vehicle
countryside
boat
far"house

T%an!p&%t Acc&mm&ati&n Scene%# Acti+itie! Thin'! S&"+eni%!
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t& pack
5ar hotel area swimming sunglasses postcards

Think of words which describe the kind of holiday you like most. <se a dictionary to help
you. #dd 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.
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1ear 2hilip,
I am 3ust writing to tell you what a (1) ! MARVEL
Holiday we had. We went on a camping holiday
to the $outh of 4rance and the weather was (2) ! . WONDER
(he tent we stayed in was very (3) ! . It had COMFORT
a cooer, a fridge and a (5. We were in the heart of
the 4rench countryside and some of the views
were great. (he campsite itself was (4) ! . IMPRESS
It was well (5) ! and the staff were very ORGANISE
(6) ! . HELP
(here was lots to do and, although Im not a
very (7) ! person, I en3oyed swimming and playing ACT
tennis. 6ll in all, it was a very (8) ! holiday. 7ou ENJOY
should go if you get the chance. I can send you the
brochure if you lie.
8ove from
8inda
Introductory Verb Direct Speech Reported Speech
pro"iseVto Uinfinitive
or pro"ise V that clause
refuse V to Uinfinitive
advise/ask/invite/order/
warn/re"indV sb V to U
infinitive
apologise PforQ/insist
PonQ/co"plain Pto sb
ofQ/ad"it PtoQ V gerund
suggest V gerund
suggest V that V sb
PshouldQ V infinitive without
Uto
]+(ll give you a lift&^
]0o% + won(t call 'o"&^
]$ou should catch a ta6i&^
]+(" sorry + was late&^
],et(s have a picnic&^
]$ou should follow "y
advice&^
.e pro"ised to give "e a
lift& .e pro"ised
that he would give
"e a lift&
.e refused to call 'o"&
.e advised "e to catch a
ta6i&
.e apologised for
being/having been late&
.e suggested having a
picnic&
.e suggested that + PshouldQ
follow his advice&
33 Read the following reported sentences and underline the special introductory
verbs, then rewrite them in direct speech. There is an example at the beginning.
Example,
1 .e advised the" to drive to 'urkey in a Jolkswagen van&
6&ou should drive to Turkey in a Volkswagen van.7
2 'hey asked "e to go with the"&
3 .e accused 'o" of throwing the litter out of the window&
4 *he co"plained that they hadn(t paid her "oney back&
; .e refused to help "e&
< 'o" agreed to "eet Iary at the railway station&
= 'he guard warned us not to lean back&
1 Dave suggested going for a drive&
B 2enny offered to open the windows&
13 .e pro"ised to co"e back to see "e again&
34 Rewrite the following sentences in reported speech using specific introductory
words.
Example,
1 ]$ou lied to "e% *teve[ ^ Iary said&
=ary accused 9teve of lying$having lied to her.
2 ]+(" sorry + caused the accident%^ he said to the"&
3 ]:lease% don(t tell anybody what happened%] Ann said to "e&
4 ]$ou "ust open your bag%^ the custo"s officer said to "e&
; ]/e(d better "eet to"orrow%^ 'o" said to her&
< ]Don(t forget to switch off electrical appliances%^ dad said&
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= ]Don(t leave your car here%^ the police"an said&
1 ]+ won(t fly%^ she said to hi"&
B ]+ pro"ise + won(t leave you alone%^ he said&
13 ]$ou can have this type of acco""odation only in this hotel%^ the clerk said to us&
35 Turn from direct into reported speech or vice versa.
Example,
1 ],et "e help you with the guidebook%^ she said&
9he offered to help me with the guidebook.
2 .e insisted on "e/"y learning about Arench history&
6&ou must learn about >rench history'7 he said.
3 ]Don(t carry "uch currency in your pockets%^ the guide said&
4 *he apologised for losing/having lost the key to the front door&
; ]$ou(d better convert your "oney in your country%^ the clerk said&
< 'he governor pro"ised to restore that castle by 233=&
= ]$es% +(" a culture seeker visiting ancient castles%^ she said&
1 *he e6plained that the .ilton is/was a highclass hotel&
B ]$es% + a" planning to go to 2a"aica%^ +an said&
13 *he suggested decorating the roo" in a typical island style&
36 Complete each sentence with two to five words, including the word in bold.
1 ]*hall + help you carry the bo6?^ asked 'o"&
offered 'o" the bo6&
2 ]#ould you go to the bank?^ he said to "e&
asked .e 9999999999&& the bank&
3 ]/hy don(t we go to :aris for our holiday this year?^ she said&
suggested *he 999999999 :aris for their holiday that year&
4 ]0o% + won(t drive to the countryside in such rainy weather^ she said&
refused *he 999999999999 the countryside in such rainy weather&
; ]+(ll give you a lift%^ "y brother said&
promised Iy brother 99999999&& a lift&
< ~I`m sorry I was late, he said.
apologised .e 99999999999 late&
= ]+ won(t let you go until you show your identity card%^ he said to "e&
refused .e 9999999999999+ show "y identity card&
1 ]*hall + look after your pets while you are away?^ asked "y neighbour&
offered Iy neighbour99999999999+ a" away&
B ]$ou should "ake the reservation in advance^ the travel agent said to "e&
advised 'he travel agent 999999999999 in advance&
13 ]+ really send you a card when + reach the destination%^ Iichael said&
promised Iichael 999999999999when he reaches the destination&
37 Fill in the gaps with one of the introductory verbs from the list below in the
past simple.
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invite' warn' complain' refuse' insist'
advise' offer' apologise' ask' suggest
Example,
1 ]#ould you do so"ething for "e?^ she asked&
9he asked him to do something for her&
2 ]$ou should visit this "arvelous place%^ she said&
3 ]*hall + buy a brochure for you?^ he said&
4 ]/ill you co"e with "e?^ he said&
; ]Don(t be late%^ the guide said to the tourists&
< ]+ a" sorry + shouted at you%^ "y friend said&
= ]0o% + won(t tell hi" about "y departure%^ she said&
1 ]$ou "ust go to bed earlier to catch the 13 o(clock train&^ Iu" said&
B ]+(" too busy to visit the countryside%^ he said to "e&
13 ],et(s visit 2ane%^ she said&
38 First, choose an appropriate introductory verb, then report the sentences.
Example, 1 ]$ou should travel around .ong 5ong +sland^
9insist9
?llen2 insisted on me$my travelling around :ong ?ong Island.
2 ]$es% +(ll call you^&99999&&
:aul 999999999999999999999999999
3 ]#ould + rent a bicycle?^99999&&
@ob 9999999999999999999999999999
4 ]$ou should speak to the "anager&^ 99999&&
2ill 99999999999999999999999999999&&
; ]0o% + won(t tell you about it&^99999
2ack 9999999999999999999999999999&
< ]+ pro"ise +(ll take you ho"e&^99999
5i"99999999999999999999999999999&
= ],et(s visit the te"ple&^99999
*a" 9999999999999999999999999999&&&
1 ]+(" sorry + broke your goggles&^99999
:eter 999999999999999999999999999
B ]Don(t forget to pay the bills&^99999
Iu" 9999999999999999999999999999&
13 ]+(" e6hausted after a long !ourney&^99999
Iary 9999999999999999999999999999

S2EA3ING
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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.
/ho did you go with?
/here did you go? Pto an island? to the "ountains? to a foreign city? etc&Q
.ow did you get there? Pby train? by plane? by car? by boat?Q
/hat was good and bad about your !ourney?
Useful language
+ went by "yself/with 9
+//e went to 9 because + wanted 9
/e travelled by 9
'he "ost interesting thing was 9
9 was very e6citing&
+ was very surprised by 9
9 was a little boring&
40 Work in pairs.
Student A: $ou are going to book into the
*wan .otel for two weeks& +t(s very
i"portant that this holiday goes well and
everything is right for you& /hat
infor"ation do you want about the hotel?
*tudent @ is the receptionist& Ask hi"/her
8uestions aboutL
park / car?
how far / city centre?
'J ?
roo"s with private bathroo"s?
central heating?
restaurant?
bring / dog?
price?
Student B: $ou are the receptionist at the *wan .otel& Tse the infor"ation below to
answer *tudent A(s 8uestions& PNe"e"berL to welco"e the guestX
to ask to see the passportX to ask hi"/her to sign the registration for"X to wish the guest a
pleasant stay at the end of the conversationQ
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S/AN 1OTEL
,arge house two "iles fro" city centre in 8uiet
Nesidential area&
Ariendly fa"ily at"osphere
*o"e bedroo"s with private bathroo" or shower&
Ansuite toilets in "any roo"s&
#entral heating si6 "onths of the year&
#o"fortable restaurant overlooking the garden&
*"all cocktail bar&
*treet parking nearby&
'J roo"&
0o pets or children&
:rice per person per night )=;
41 Role Play. Half the students are tourists. Half are travel agents.

Tourists: $ou are going on a photo safari in Africa& $ou "ust choose your tour package&
'alk to the agents& Iake notes about the infor"ation& Aill in the chart&
'ravel 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& 'ell custo"ers about your
co"pany(s photo safari tour& $ou want the" to buy your tour& *ay about L Iain ani"als%
'ransportation% Acco""odation% Ieals% :rice&
'ravel agencies Adventure tours 'ravel in *tyle
'ours
$oudriveit 'ours
Iain Ani"als
'ransportation hiking
Acco""odation
Ieals
*pecial feature
:rice ZSSSSS ZSSSSS ZSSSSS
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.
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1 2
3 4

Task 1
Student 1: $ou are the e6a"iner& Aollow the instructions for 'ask 1&
Student 2 and 3: $ou are #andidates A and @& ,ook at the photos 1 and 2& Aollow the
e6a"iner(s instructions&
b Work in groups of three again.

Task 2
Student 2: $ou are the e6a"iner& Aollow the instructions for 'ask 2&
Student 1 and 3: $ou are #andidates A and @& ,ook at the photos 3 and 4& Aollow the
e6a"iner(s instructions&

c Discuss and compare your answers. Did you:
follow the instructions? co""unicate what you wanted to say?
speak clearly and accurately? use the full "inute?
use appropriate vocabulary?
Instructions:
'o #andidates A and @L +(" going to give each of you two different photographs and +(d
like you to talk about the"&
'o #andidate AL P0a"eQ% here are your two photographs& 'hey show two different types of
holidays& P:oint to the photos above&Q +(d like you to co"pare and contrast these
photographs% and say which type of holidays you would like to choose and why& $ou only
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have about a "inute for this% so don(t worry if + interrupt you& All right? P*top #andidate
A after one "inute&Q
'o #andidate @L P0a"eQ% what types of holidays do you prefer?
'ask 2
*tudent 2L $ou are the e6a"iner& Nead out the instructions below to #andidates A and @
and point to the photos 3 and 4& *top #andidate A after one "inute&
+nstructionsL
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.
'o #andidate AL P0a"eQ% here are your two photographs& 'hey show two different types of
acco""odation& P:oint to the photos above&Q +(d like you to co"pare and contrast these
photographs% and say which type of acco""odation you would like to choose and why&
$ou only have about a "inute for this% so don(t worry if + interrupt you& All right? P*top
#andidate A after one "inute&Q
'o #andidate @L P0a"eQ% where do you like to stay while travelling?
/RITING
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 999&%
/e(re on our way to 999& for 9999% and at the "o"ent we(re flying over 999 &
*o far the !ourney has been 99&& & 'he food is 99&& and we(ve !ust seen 99 it(s the
inflight "ovie& /e are both feeling a bit 99&& now% but fortunately we should arrive in
about 99&
*ee you in 99%
$ours%
999& and 999
b After a few days you decide to write another postcard. Complete this one:
9999&&%
/e(ve been 9999 for 9999&&% and we(re having 9999& 'he weather is
999 and we(ve been 9999 several ti"es& $esterday we 999& and to"orrow
we(re going 999999 9999999999&
*ee you in 99999& &
@est wishes% 999999&&and9999&&
:* 'ell us if we(ve 9999& any "istakes&
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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 Pnu"berQ of people
tea" / their e6perience
"eals / way of cooking / food and its e6penses
ca"ping e8uip"ent
acco""odation facilities
price
44 Formal letters usually contain set phrases`. Look at phrases a-f. Match them
to their functions 1-6. (Teacher`s)
a + a" writing with reference to your advert&&&
b + a" writing to in8uire PaboutQ&&&
C + would be grateful if you could &&&
d + a" enclosing &&&
e $ours sincerely
f $ours faithfully
1 $ou are writing because you saw an advert&
2 $ou want to ask about so"ething&
3 $ou have put so"ething else in the envelope
4 $ou are finishing your letter and you know the personMs na"e&
; $ou are finishing your letter and you used Dear *ir or Iada"&
< $ou want so"ebody to do so"ething&
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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 t%a+elle%9 a +i!it&% and a t&"%i!t?
Write brief definitions of each word and discuss them with your partner.
READING
4 You are going to read an article
about tourism in the Czech Republic.
Before you read, brainstorm possible
answers to the following questions.
/hat are the things which "ake a
place attractive to tourists?
.ow can touris" benefit a country?
/hat are the possible drawbacks?
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5 Fill in the gaps using the key words from the text.
chateau) landscape sewage seeker hiking
1 9 "eans to walk a long way in the "ountains or countryside&
2 9 is so"eone who is trying to find or get so"ething&
3 9 is used water that is carried away fro" houses by sewers&
4 9 is an area of countryside or land% considered in ter"s of how attractive it is to look at&
; && is a castle or large country house in Arance&
6 First read the following summery then listen to the text and fill in the missing
information.
+n 1BB4 touris" accounted for 1) 9 billion in the #Hech Nepublic& 2iri #ech is 2) 9 of the
'ouris" Depart"ent& :rague is known as the 3) 9 #ity&
'he .ilton Atriu" is near the 4) 9 centre& 'he Jilla Joyta is a s"all% lu6ury hotel% built
in 1B21& 'he "ost popular place after :rague is #esky 5ru"lov near the 5) 9 border& +ts
castle contains the oldest barogue 6) 9 in the world& Aor those looking for unspoiled
nature % the *u"ava region is rich in 7) 9 & .owever% there are also proble"s& :rague is
finding it difficult to cope with the tourists in ter" of acco""odation% 8) 9 and the
sewage syste"& 'he #Hech republic is busy restoring prewar greatness as well as offering
"ore 9) 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).
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A Nevival attracts business&
B @alancing progress and
preservation&
C 'ourists starting to "ove beyond
:rague&
D 'he ideal solution&
E A cheap place for a holiday&
F 'ouris" brings big "oney&
G *"all but lu6urious&
H #ountless castles and old towns&
I *ustained growth in touris"&
0 F
'he #Hech Nepublic is en!oying a tourist boo" that has beco"e increasingly
i"portant to the countryMs econo"y& +n 1BB4% touris" accounted for )1&; billion which is
e6pected to soon rise by ten per cent& c'ouris"% one of our top foreign e6change earners%
is very i"portant to the country%c says 2iri #ech% director of the 'ouris" Depart"ent&
1
Iore than 1= "illion tourists ca"e to e6plore the various sights of :rague% known
as the c>olden #ityc% in 1BB4% and the boo" continues& :rivate business people have
i"proved the #Hech capital with new shops% restaurants and cafes&
2
Although plans to build a lu6ury hotel were opposed% the capital has attracted
several of the worldMs leading hotel groups including .yatt% .ilton +nternational and
.oliday +nn& 'hese hotels bid for sites and contracts in the #Hech capital& c/e are opti
"istic about the prospects in :rague% especially for conventions and "eetings%c says
Daniel Durand% "anager of the :rague .ilton Atriu" *eated near the city centre&
3
/hat "akes :rague special% however% are s"all friendly hotels like the Jilla
Joyta& 'his 8uiet and architecturally beautiful hotel% built in 1B21% has dco"e the first in
the country to be accepted into the e6clusive *"all ,u6ury .otels of the /orld
Association&
4
Aoreign tourists are also beginning to discover attractions outside the capital%
pouring cash directly into the farthest corners of the country& c+t is very i"portant for us to
e6pand the options available for visitors e6ploring the #Hech countryside%c observes 2iri
#ech&
5
'he "ost popular site after :rague is the south @ohe"ian town of #esky 5ru"lov%
situated above the Austrian border& +ts castle houses the oldest surviving baro8ue theatre
in the world% co"plete with stage sets% costu"es and a library of opera libretti. 'housands
of such castles and chateau6% "any in e6cellent condition% cover the @ohe"ian and
Ioravian landscapes% and "any historic towns are renovating their ancient s8uares& 'hose
looking for unspoilt nature can e6plore the *u"ava region close to the Austrian and
>er"an borders% an area still rich in wildlife&
6
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'he #Hech 'ouris" Depart"ent is trying to encourage greater invest"ent in
facilities outside :rague to try to lessen the strain on the already crowded capital& /hat the
Iinister would like "ost is an even spread of touris" across the whole country rather than
the concentration on :rague& +ndeed the city is finding it difficult to cope with the tourists
in ter"s of acco""odation% transportation and the sewage syste"& cAor "e the perfect
world would be to have nature lovers wandering in the @ohe"ian hills% or hiking in the
*udeten "ountains% and culture seekers visiting the castles of Ioravia before a stop in the
"usical city of :rague%c says Ir #ech&
7
'here are "any destinations to e6plore in the #Hech Nepublic% which is busy
restoring prewar greatness& /hether the country gets full benefit fro" the still growing
influ6 of tourists depends on how successful it is in offering "ore facilities while pre
serving its old world at"osphere&
8 In small groups, discuss your answers to the following questions.
/ould you like to visit the #Hech Nepublic? /hy? /hy not?
/ould you rather stay in a large or s"all hotel? /hy?
/ould you visit the city centre or the farthest corners of the country? /hy?
9 Look at the sentences about a
holiday in Tasmania, an island 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 B (No).
Sentences A
Yes
B
No
1 'here are few traffic !a"s in 'as"ania&
2 'here are several buses every day on "ost routes&
3 +t is essential to reserve acco""odation in advance&
4 'here is a li"it on the nu"ber of hotel tickets you can buy&
; Nuby .otels are the cheapest&
< 'aH .otel tickets can only be used in 'aH .otels&
= 'he "ost attractive scenery you can see on the second day is by
Nussell Aalls&
1 'he third day is spend in the car&
B 'here are good views of #radle Iountain fro" the edges of Dove
,ake&
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13 'he trip finishes where it started&
See Tasmania!
Nich in an old world char" and with
"agnificent 0ational :arks% 'as"ania is well
covered by a good road network& ,ight traffic
and wonderful views "ake driving these roads
a pleasure& 'hough the bus syste" is reliable% on
"any routes services "ay only run once daily&
*o hire a car and see this beautiful and
interesting island at your own speed&
'here is a variety of places to stay% and
although booking is strongly advised%
particularly at peak holiday ti"es%it should not be too difficult to arrange things as you go% if
you prefer& /e sell you a set of 'aH .otel :ass vouchers and 'as"ania is yours& 'he 'aH .otel
:ass offers the visitor a si"ple and convenient way to stay anywhere in Australia& ?ach hotel
ticket is paid for in advance and is for one nightMs acco""odation& 'here is no "a6i"u" or
"ini"u" nu"ber of hotel tickets you can buy% and we will give you your "oney back on
unused tickets% less a s"all ad"inistrative charge& 'aH .otels are divided into si"ple colour
categories with Nuby being the "ost basic and Dia"ond representing the highest 8uality&
/e reco""end that you buy a "i6ture of
tickets as we cannot give you your "oney
back if you use a higher value ticket when
staying at a lower value hotel& +f you travel
to an area where 'aH have no hotels% then
we will find other reasonablypriced
acco""odation for you in e6change for
your 'aH tickets&
r
:ere is the planned route for our holiday in Tasmania@
Day 1L Arrive .obart airport% pick up your car and spend so"e ti"e in the capital%
perhaps driving up to the 4ld *ignal *tation on Iount 0elson&
Day 2L Drive through the Derwent Jalley% stopping at Nussell Aalls& ,ater the scenery
beco"es even "ore a"aHing as you pass ,ake *t #lair 0ational :ark& *pend the night in
the fishing town of *trahan&
Day 3L /e take you on a halfday cruise fro" *trahan on the fa"ous >ordon Niver&
'hen set off for a leisurely drive to #radle Iountain 0ational :ark&
Day 4L ?n!oy the wild beauty of the :ark& >o fishing or horseriding& 4r walk around
beautiful Dove ,ake% fro" where there are wonderful views of the "ountain itself&
Day ;L ?6plore the fascinating country towns as you drive north and along the coast to
,aunceston% 'as"aniaMs second largest city&
Day <L A pleasant drive through peaceful countryside to .obart& 4n route% you pass the
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char"ing towns of Noss and 4atlands& Neturn to the airport in ti"e for your flight&
10 In small groups, discuss your answers to the following questions.
/ould you like to visit 'as"ania? /hy? /hy not?
/hat thingPsQ about 'as"ania i"pressed you "ost?
/hat did you learn about 'as"ania fro" the te6t?
Do you like travelling at peak holiday ti"es? /hy? /hy not?
LISTENING
11 Look at the notices about tourist
attractions in the south of 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 Jalley
Arundel Castle
4pen April to 4ctober every day e6cept (1)9999999999&
Aro" 11 a&"& to ; p&"&
Boat trips on the River Arun
*ee town% sail below (2)99999999999 of castle&
Departures every (3) 99999999999 in su""er&
Wildfowl & Wetlands Centre
@est ti"e of year to visitL (4)999999999999&&
Re!ta"%ant &pen, (,)..........
Amberly Museum
4pen daily during (6) 9999999% fro" /ednesdays to
*undays other ti"es&
12 Discuss the given points.
/ould you like to spend a day visiting a castle with ancient furniture% paintings
by fa"ous artists?
Are you interested in everyday life in the early part of this century?
Do you think it is interesting and i"portant to get closer to the history of
buildings% universities% towns? /hy?
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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 An!0e%!
1 /hat is the change of the plan?
2 /here will they stop?
3 'he town of @ra"pton beca"e well known
because of its
4 /hat ani"als will they see in the wildlife
park?
; /hat ti"e will they arrive back at the hotel?
< 'he tour guide asks if anyone
A 'hey will visit two towns&
@ 'hey will look round a university&
# 'hey will visit a wildlife park&
A near a waterfall
@ by a lake
# on a "ountain
A shops
@ university
# "useu"
A lions
@ "onkeys
# tigers
A ;&33
@ <&4;
# =&1;
A needs "ore infor"ation&
@ would like to go on another tour&
# wants to ask any 8uestions
14 In small groups, discuss your answers to the following questions.
/hy are wildlife parks a"ong tourist attractions?
.ave you ever visited any wildlife park?
Are wildlife parks like the Hoo or there are any differences?
Do you usually take a ca"era with you while travelling? /hy?
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 !ourney in a plane or space vehicle&
2 A "ethod of travelling or "oving things around by
train&
3 A place that "any tourists visit&
4 'he way fro" one place to another&
; 'ravelling through a place on the way&
< 'he arrival of large nu"bers of people% especially
suddenly&
= A period when so"ething suddenly beco"es very
popular or starts happening a lot&
1 +t(s on the way to any place&
B A building where people go to worship their religion&
13 A very large strong building built in the past as a safe
place that could be easily defended against attacks&
f _ _ _ _ _
r _ _ _ _ _ _
t _ _ _ _ _ _ a _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
r _ _ _ _
v _ _
i _ _ _ _ _
b _ _ _
e _ r _ _ _ _
t _ _ _ _ _
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c _ _ _ _ _
16 Complete each sentence with a word from the box. Use each word only once.
influ) s/uares sights attractions centre
tourism facilities nature hotel boom
1 'he country is en!oying a tourist 9 &
2 Iillions of tourists ca"e to e6plore the various 9 &
3 'hey are planning to build a lu6ury 9 &
4 *everal of the world(s leading hotel groups are located near the city 9 &
; Aoreign tourists are beginning to discover 9 &
< Iany historic towns are renovating their ancient 9 &
= :eople are looking for unspoiled 9 &
1 /hat the director would like "ost is a spread of 9 &
B 'o preserve this successful at"osphere the authorities offer "ore 9 &
13 'he country gets full benefit fro" the growing tourist 9 &
17 Match the words (A-1) with their explanations (1-10).

1 :lace where people regularly go for holidays&
2 *hort visit% often no longer than a day% returning
to the place you started fro"&
3 'ravel plan or a list of places to be visited on
one !ourney&
4 Aor so"e countries you need to have before
you(re allowed in&
; @uilding in which collections of rare ob!ects are
e6hibited&
< .igh pave"ent ne6t to the trains where
passengers can get on and off&
= :erson who gives infor"ation and "ake
arrange"ents at a hotel concerning local
attractions and events
1 on the way
B .otel ticket which offers the visitor a si"ple and
convenient way to stay anywhere in Australia&
13 :rotected area where ani"als like lions% tigers%
"onkeys% giraffes% gorillas% etc& are living in the
wild&
A "useu"
@ wildlife park
# e6cursion
D station
? itinerary
A resort
> a visa
. en route
+ voucher
2 guide
18 Fill in the gaps with the appropriate word(s) from the list below.
wandering sights destination location influ) unspoilt
e)clusive accommodation discreet suite
1 The film star stayed in a(n) . on the top floor of the Hilton hotel when she visited
Paris. (lu)urious set of rooms in a hotel)
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2 'he restaurant "anager is very 9 and never talk about his fa"ous custo"ers& (p&lite
an ca%e$"l*
3 .oliday 9 is often difficult to find% so it is wise to book in advance& (h&"!in'*
4 Aa"ous people usually dine at very 9 restaurants& (p%i+ate9 ele'ant an expen!i+e*
; /hen + a" on holiday% + love 9 through the countryside& (0alkin' in a %elaxe 0a#*
< After a long !ourney they eventually reached their 9 & ($inal !t&p*
= 'he authorities will try hard to cope with the huge 9 of visitors to the 4ly"pic >a"es&
(!"en a%%i+al*
1 'he Arundel /ildfowl is a good 9 to en!oy natural beauty% with its fascinating
population of water birds& (place*
B + love to go hiking in areas of 9 countryside where + feel like +(" the only person on
earth& ("na$$ecte )# h"man e+el&pment*
13 A great nu"ber of tourists ca"e to e6plore the various 9 of ,ondon& (place! &$
inte%e!t*
19 Complete each sentence 1-10 with a suitable ending A-1. Use each ending once.
1 4ur group included teenagers9
2 'he price covers everything 9
3 /e stayed on far"s offering 9
4 'he restaurants where we stopped 9
; + was a bit nervous 9
< + toured around% using tours offices 9
= 'he trips pass 9
1 'he total cost of the tour 9
B 'he hotel you are staying in 9
13 'he agent will give each of you 9
A were rather e6pensive&
@ will organise a party&
# about "anaging a boat&
D includes your hotel% all "eals% the
transport of your luggage and a guide&
? an infor"ation sheet about the places
you are going to visit&
A through beautiful countryside&
> to book acco""odation with a local
fa"ily&
. e6cept lunches&
+ bed and breakfast&
2 who got a lot of fun racing each other&
20 Fill in the gaps with the correct words derived from nouns.
+ndia is one of the largest and "ost P1Q 9 countries WONDER
+n the world& Apart fro" its P2Q 9 cultural and FANTASY
linguistic variety% it(s also known for its food which
is e6tre"ely P3Q 9 & +ts "ost fa"ous dish is curry& TASTE
'here are hot and P4Q 9 as well as sweet and "ild SPICE
ones& /ith its "agnificent te"ples& +ts long
P;Q 9 beaches and its uni8ue cuisine% +ndia SAND
is a truly P<Q 9 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 .oliday"aker%
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+ hope that you are en!oying your (1) .B. to the Albion .otel& +M" writing
to tell you about an e6tra (2) 9 we are arranging for /ednesday afternoon& /eMll be
going to Aorundel #astle% which is a tourist (3) 9 about 43 "iles fro" here& A coach
will be leaving at 11 a" and returning in ti"e for your evening "eal at = p"& 'he
kitchen has been infor"ed so if weMre late for any reason% theyMll wait for us& :lease
re"e"ber this is not part of your (4) 9 so% although the coach is free% there is an
entrance (5) 9 of )=&33 if you want to (6) 9 the castle&'he town of Arundel is very
pretty% with pleasant walks down by the river and so"e interesting old shops& 'he
castle stands on a hill outside the town and can be seen fro" "iles around& 'here has
been a castle on this (7) 9 for al"ost 1%333 years% but the present building is not that
old% so itMs certainly not an old ruin& 'he castle buildings are used as a ho"e by the
present owners% but 8uite a large part is open to the (8) 9&
(9) 9 the things to see at the castle are so"e lovely roo"s& 'he library has a
wonderful ceiling and there is a beautiful bedroo"% once used by "e"bers of the royal
fa"ily& 'here is furniture dating fro" the 1<th century and a fine collection of old
clocks% which shouldnMt be "issed& 'he picture gallery is also very interesting and has
paintings by fa"ous artists such as #analetto and >ainsborough&
/e will arrive in Arundel at lunchti"e and the castle has its own restaurant%
which serves e6cellent ho"e"ade lunches& +f a group of you would like to prebook%
we can arrange a discount for you& +f not% you can decide when you arrive and there are
always plenty of free tables& Aor those of you who prefer a lighter "eal% traditional
?nglish afternoon tea is served in the restaurant fro" 3&33 p" at a very reasonable
price&
*o% if you would like to (10) 9 us on our trip to Arundel% please ask at Neception
by 'uesday lunchti"e at the latest% and your na"e will be added to the list& .ave a nice
day&
Clara Tongue, 'our #o"pany Nepresentative
1 A arrival
2 A trip
3 A boo"
4 A holiday
; A fare
< A visit
= A spot
1 A people
B A Although
13 A acco"pany
@ visit
@ travel
@ influ6
@ trip
@ fee
@ attend
@ sight
@ public
@ 'hough
@ !oin
# tour
# cruise
# attraction
# !ourney
# price
# co"e
# site
# population
# @etween
# guide
D voyage
D !ourney
D sight
D package
D cost
D arrive
D lot
D inhabitants
D A"ong
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
M/e start our visit to ,aos on Day 1& P1Q 9% we fly to Jientiane% the capital& 0e6t% we check
in to the hotel% then the afternoon is free& P2Q 9 % we go sightseeing in the "orning& P3Q
9 % we drive to Jang Jieng which is on the banks of the 0a" eong river& P4Q 9 % weMll see
CDE& =4 FG B3
then (he next day 4irst While we&re in 6fter that
rice paddies and drive through dense forests& P;Q 9 Jang Jieng% youMre free to rela6 in the
town% or take a walk and e6plore the local li"estone hills there are so"e spectacular
caves&M
On our last day
M4n Day 11 we drive to ,uang :rabang in the"orning% and you are free in the afternoon&
P<Q 9 % thereMs an early"orning cli"b of Iount :housi to see the sunrise donMt "iss it[
P=Q 9% youMre free to en!oy the scenery% or visit the waterfalls& +n ,aos we take a fast boat
to fgh @eng% visiting the fgh 4u caves P1Q 9
23 Fill in the appropriate idioms (A-H) related to ~!i'ht! from the list below.
A by sight
B out of sight% out of "ind
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 'hey fell in love 9 & (a! !&&n a! the# !a0 each &the%)
2 'he passengers on the ship were glad to see that land was 9 after such a long !ourney&
(in +ie0)
3 *he watched the plane take off and fly away until it was 9 & (&"t &$ +ie0)
4 + 9 hi" hiding behind the tree& (mana'e t& !ee)
5 'he detective was following her but she disappeared in the crowd and he 9 & (c&"l n&
l&n'e% !ee)
6 'he athlete has set 9 winning a gold "edal at the 4ly"pics& ($i%ml# ecie &n)
7 +t was a case of ] 9 ^ when @ill found the "issing telephone bill that had been buried in
a drawer& (!&methin' n&t !een 0ill !&&n )e $&%'&tten)
8 + know hi" 9 but +(ve never spoken to hi"& (recogniAe his face)
24 Fill in the verb in the appropriate form as in the example.
Example, 3 'he guide said PthatQ he 9 the tourists the day before& MEET
The guide said (that) he had met the tourists the day before.
1 5i" said PthatQ he usually 9 to on a package holiday to *pain& GO
2 'i" told us PthatQ the flight 9 because of bad weather& CANCEL
3 .e said PthatQ he 9 the ticket two days before& BOOK
4 'he tourist infor"ation officer said PthatQ the castle 9 worth visiting& BE
; 'he guide told us PthatQ we 9 at the town of Arundel at lunchti"e& ARRIVE
< .e re"inded the citiHens PthatQ the Iinister of 'ransport 9 the city
the ne6t day& VISIT
= 'he guide said to the tourists PthatQ they 9 a change to the trip& MAKE
CDE& =; FG B3
en route 9n the following day 6fter that
1 :aul said PthatQ they usually 9 ca"ping in su""er& GO
B .e said PthatQ cities like ,ondon% :aris and Jenice 9 popular places
for sightseeing& BE
13 'he agent said PthatQ adventure holidays 9 be very e6pensive& CAN
GRAMMAR REVISION
25 Put the words in brackets in the correct order. All the sentences are questions.
1 Pwhen / was / built / this te"pleQ 99999999999999999999&?
2 Phow / you / do / your trip / organiHeQ 999999999999999999&?
3 Pwhere / to change / have / you / doQ 999999999999999999&?
4 Pwhat / you / think / do / transport / reliable / is / the "ostQ999999999&&?
; Pwhen / the coach / start / does / driving offQ 999999999999999&?
< Phow "any / there / platfor"s / at which / are / co"e in / trainsQ 999999&&?
= Pwhat / available / at the hotel / facilities / areQ 99999999999999&&?
1 Pwhat / the "ost / scenery / attractive / isQ 9999999999999999&?
B Pwhy / cancelled / the flight / wasQ 999999999999999999&&&9?
13 Pwhich / goes / bus / to the city centreQ 99999999999999999?
26 Make up questions using the words on the right.
Example,
'he last entrance to the "useu" is at four& WHEN
+hen is the last entrance to the museum%
1 'he country is offering "ore facilities to attract tourists&
2 'hey pay one dollar for each !ourney&
3 'he "useu" is nor"ally open fro" /ednesday to *unday&
4 Iedical insurance is very i"portant&
; 'he brothers were interested in arranging a halfday flight
for the fa"ily&
< 'hey stayed in a s"all hotel&
= 'he tourist office "akes the booking over the phone&
1 'he holiday package included two nights in a lu6ury hotel&
B 'he bus station is usually in the town centre&
13 /e spent three hours e6ploring the city&
WHAT
HOW MUCH
WHEN
WHAT
WHO
WHERE
HOW
HOW MANY
WHERE
HOW LONG
27 Complete each sentence with two to five words, including the word in bold.
CDE& =< FG B3
1 'he last ti"e + rode a bicycle was two years ago&
ridden + 999999999999999999999&& for two years&
2 +t was such a bad stor" that + was afraid to drive the car&
so 'he stor" 9999999999&& 9+ was afraid to drive the car&
3 'hey(d rather go on a package holiday than arrange their own holiday&
rather 'hey(d prefer 999999999999999&their own holiday&
4 /hen you go ca"ping% always re"e"ber to stop the ca"p fire fro" burning before you
go to sleep&
out /hen you go ca"ping% always re"e"ber to 99&&before you go to sleep&
; +t was such a cold day that + wore "y woollen hat and gloves&
on +t was such a cold day that + 999999999999&& and gloves&
< +t was the first ti"e she had visited this e6otic place&
never *he 99999999999999999&& this e6otic place before&
= /hen did she get her driver(s licence?
ago .ow long 99999999999999999her driver(s licence?
1 + haven(t booked the flight yet
still + 9999999999999999999999999the flight&
B +(ve never travelled by plane before&
first +t(s the 9999999999999999999travelled by plane&
13 /e found this collection very interesting&
were /e 9999999999999999999999&&this collection&
28 Yesterday you met a friend of yours, Carol. Here are some of the things Carol
said to you.
1 /e are staying at a co"fortable ca"psite ten "inutes fro" the beach&
2 Iy "u" doesn(t stand flying&
3 + want to go on holiday but + can(t afford it&
4 $ou will en!oy very "uch if you see this part of the city&
; 'here is a restaurant on the ca"psite&
< $ou can co"e and stay at "y flat if you are ever in ,ondon&
= + don(t know what place to visit ne6t year&
1 /e are both feeling a bit tired now&
B + have never seen such a "arvelous castle before&
13 'hey "anaged to see a lot of sights&
,ater that day you tell another friend what #arol said& Tse reported speech&
1 5arol said to me (that) they were staying at a comfortable campsite ten minutes from the
beach.
29 Make a new sentence from the question in brackets.
1 P/hy is touris" very i"portant to your country?Q Do you know why tourism is very
important to your country%
2 P/hat "akes this city special?Q #an you tell "e what 99999999999&?
CDE& == FG B3
3 P.ow "any tourists ca"e to e6plore the various sights of 'as"ania?Q .ave you got any
idea how "any 9999999999999999999999999?
4 P+s it en!oyable to visit areas rich in wildlife?Q #an you tell "e99999999&?
; PAre there "any destinations to e6plore in the #Hech Nepublic?Q Do you know
99999999999999999999999999999999999&&?
< P/hat facilities does the country offer the tourists?Q #ould you tell "e 9999&?
= P+s there a li"it on the nu"ber of hotel tickets?Q Do you know 9999999?
1 P/here does the trip finish?Q #ould you tell "e where 99999999999?
B P#an + hire a car to see this beautiful and interesting island?Q Do you know 99&&?
13 P/here will we find other reasonablypriced acco""odation?Q #ould you tell us
where 999999999999999999999999999999999?
30 Underline the correct word, as in the example.
1 ]#ould you say$tell "e the ti"e%^ asked$told the old lady&
2 ]Are you seeing *teve?^ 2ane told$asked Iary&
3 ]/ill you go with "e?^ 2ohn told$said to "e&
4 *he told$said that it would take over an hour to tour the cathedral tower&
; Aiona told$said to "e a few words about her co"fortable "odern villa&
< 'hey were looking at each other saying$telling nothing&
= /ho can tell$say "e a story about fa"ous travellers?
1 +f you are lost% the police"en can say$tell you the way&
B +f you want to know "ore infor"ation about the tour% you "ay say$ask the guide about
it&
13 Don(t say$tell so[ +n spite of the delay you are lucky[
31 Turn the following into the reported speech.
1 ] 'he capital has attracted a great nu"ber of tourists%^ said the governor&
2 ]+ don(t want to go on a long holiday this su""er%^ *a""y said to his "other&
3 ]'ouris" will benefit the countryMs econo"y% ^ he said&
4 ]'here are too "any traffic !a"s in 'as"ania%^ the guide infor"ed the tourists&
; ] $ou have to pay the full price on the day you book% ^ the clerk e6plained to the
custo"ers&
< ]+f you don(t take a ta6i% you will "iss the train%^ "other said to 2ane&
= ]'he cost covers acco""odation and so"e "eals%^ the receptionist said to the guests&
1 ]+(ve !ust seen the" off%^ #lare said to Alan&
B ]+ saw a lot of foreign tourists yesterday%^ ,ucy said to Noy&
13 ]'he trip to Ayers Nock ends with a flight%^ the guide said to the tourist group&
32 Turn the following questions into the reported speech.
1 ].ave you ever spent your holiday skiing on the slopes of the .i"alayas?^ asked Iark&
2 ]Did you en!oy ca"ping?^ she asked "e&
3 ] Are you interested in wildlife?^ asked the teacher&
4 ] Do you prefer to go on holiday with a large group of people?^ "y friend asked "e&
; ] /hat do you want fro" a holiday?^ he wondered&
< ]/here did you go on your holiday last su""er?^ she asked "e&
CDE& =1 FG B3
= ] /hatMs your idea of a really good holiday?^ @rad asked *usan&
1 ] Do you have a favourite holiday destination?^ #arla asked Nichard&
B ] /hy do you go on package holidays? ^ she wondered&
13 ].ow "uch "oney did you spend on flights and
acco""odation?^ *ally asked "e&
33 For questions 1-10, choose the correct letter A, B, or C.
1 .e said he would be able to see "e at 13L33&
A ]+ will see you at 13L33&^
@ ]+ "ay see you at 13L33&^
# ]+ can see you at 13L33&^
2 *he said she had been to :aris the week before&
A ]+ was in :aris two weeks ago&^
@ ]+ was in :aris the week before&^
# ]+ have been to :aris two weeks ago&^
3 'he parents said they wanted a special day out that *aturday&
A ]/e wanted a special day out this *aturday&^
@ ]/e wanted a special day out that *aturday&^
# ]/e want a special day out this *aturday&^
4 'he guide said it wouldn(t be far to the hotel&
A ]+t won(t be far to the hotel&^
@ ]+t wouldn(t have been far to the hotel&^
# ] +t wouldn(t be far to the hotel&^
; 'he receptionist said they were full&
A ]/e were full&^
@ ]/e are full&^
# ]/e have been full&^
< 'he :arkers said they were planning to go on holiday round ?urope the following week&
A ]/e were planning to go on holiday round ?urope the following week&^
@ ]/e were planning to go on holiday round ?urope ne6t week&^
# ]/e are planning to go on holiday round ?urope ne6t week&^
= .e said his trip would not be co"plete until he saw the alligator&
A ]Iy trip would not be co"plete until + saw the alligator&^
@ ]Iy trip will not be co"plete until + saw the alligator&^
# ]Iy trip will not be co"plete until + see the alligator&^
1 'hey said they were going to spend three days of their trip rela6ing in the sunshine on
so"e wonderful beaches&
A ]/e were going to spend three days of our trip rela6ing in the sunshine on so"e
wonderful beaches&^
@ ]/e would spend three days of our trip rela6ing in the sunshine on so"e
wonderful beaches&^
# ]/e are going to spend three days of our trip rela6ing in the sunshine on so"e
wonderful beaches&^
B .e co""anded not to be late for the bus&
A ]:lease% don(t be late for the bus&^
@ ]$ou shouldn(t be late for the bus&^
# ]Don(t be late for the bus&^
CDE& =B FG B3
13 @ill invited "e to go away on a long !ourney with hi"&
A ]Are you going to go away on a long !ourney with "e ne6t su""er?^
@ ]/ill you go away on a long !ourney with "e?^
# ]#an you go away on a long !ourney with "e?^
34 Turn the sentences into reported speech. In which of them do the tenses
change? In which do they not change? Why?
1 Irs Dunn says%^ /e had a "arvelous trip&^
=rs 1unn says (that) they had a marvelous trip.
The tense doesn.t change B introductory verb in the present tense.
2 'he clerk said% ]/e(ve included a full day(s boat trip on the fa"ous reef&^
999999999999999999999999999999999999&
3 ]+ can "eet you at the railway station%^ she told hi"&999999999999&&
4 Ir .anks says% ^Iy daughter is leaving to"orrow9999999999999&
; ]+ can help you with your luggage%^ Ared said to *ara&999999999999
< ]+ will drive you to the airport%^ 'ony said&99999999999999999
= ]+ don(t know where she lives%^ he told "e&9999999999999999&
1 ]A sightseeing tour and a visit to the fa"ous 4pera .ouse will be included%^ the guide
said&9999999999999999999999999999999&
B *he says% ]'he castle was built beside a church&^9999999999999&
13 ] /e started by taking a guided tour of the university%^ #olin said to Alice&
999999999999999999999999999999999999&
35 Cross out the unnecessary word.
1 + "ust to ask you so"e 8uestions&
2 Iu" told us do not to leave the house after 12L33&
3 'ina asked "e that what holiday + wanted to spend&
4 .e said "e that we couldn(t "eet at the station&
; #ould you tell "e how far where the booking office was?
< Anna pro"ised "e that to send a card fro" *pain&
= David asked "e if where + ca"e fro"&
1 'he receptionist asked "e why how long + had been in ,ondon&
B :aul asked "e where did + put the brochure&
13 + e6plained her that + was not a traffic warden&
S2EA3ING
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:
CDE& 13 FG B3
Do visitors get enough ti"e to spend at i"portant or interesting sights?
+s there a good variety of things to do?
+s there enough ti"e to rela6?
Do visitors spend a long ti"e 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
#airns 'our +tinerary
*aturday% 1/1B
13L33 a&"& Arrival% /orld Airways% Alight 121% #airns Airport% +nternational 'er"inal&
/ill be "et by Adventure 'our >uide&
11L33 a&"& @us tour of city and surrounding area&
2L33 p&"& Deliver to hotel&
*unday% 1/23
1L33 a&"& .otel pickup& @oat to >reen +reland& *wi""ing% snorkeling and scuba
diving& P@arbecue lunch provided&Q
<L33 p&"& Neturn to hotel&
Ionday% 1/21
BL3311L33 a&"& .otel pickup& Jisit /ild /orld Ani"al :ark&
12L33 noon Neturn to hotel& Afternoon free for shopping& @ungee !u"ping optional&
'uesday% 1/22
1L33 a&"& .otel pickup& ?scorted trip into rainforest& P>uide and 4/D vehicle
provided&Q
=L33 p&"& Neturn to hotel&
/ednesday% 1/23
=L4; a&"& .otel pickup& 'ransport to airport% +nternational 'er"inal&
11L1; a&"& Departure% /orld Airways 123
Example,
1 +as your plane on time%
2 SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS the hotel like?
3 SSSSSSSSSSSSSSthe weather like?
4 SSSSSSSSSSSSSSgo scuba diving?
; /hat ani"als SSSSSSSSSSSSSSS?
< SSSSSS you buy SSSSSSSSSSSSS?
= SSSSSSSyou trySSSSSSSSSSSSSS?
1 SSSSSSSSSSSSSSS rainforest like ?
B SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSsad 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,
CDE& 11 FG B3
This is a city in Italy. It.s very beautiful. It.s got canals and gondolas instead of streets
and cars 9 PAnswerL JeniceQ
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 cli"ate
culture and religion typical entertain"ents landscape
41 Discuss the following question.
/hy do people travel? >ive reasons for travelling&
.ow do people travel?
/here do people travel?
/RITING
42 You have been asked to complete a questionnaire about travelling in your
country. Fill in the questionnaire answering each question (1-10).
CDE& 12 FG B3
'NAJ?, iT?*'+400A+N?
1 *urna"eL 99999999999999999999999
2 Aorena"esL9999999999999999999999&
3 .o"e AddressL99999999999999999999&&
4 Are you a car driver?99999999999999999&&
; .ow do you usually travel to work/school/college?99
< .ow "any hours a week do you spend travelling?&&99
= /hat is good about the way you travel?99999999
1 /hat is not good about the way you travel?99999&&
B /hat alternatives are available to you?99999999
13 *ignatureL9999999999999999999999
'hank you for taking ti"e to fill in this 8uestionnaire
43 Design a tour/ itinerary of your town or area. What places in your town/area
should a tourist visit?
Aa"ous places SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
*hopping SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
:arks/natural places SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

Nestaurants SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
0ight spots SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
Example,
+e should go there because 2
*et.s include 333333333333333 since 2
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
Neport on the !ourney% what you saw and did during the day% what attractions you
visited and how you spent the evenings&
'ry writing down a few section headings and then brainstor" ideas Psingle words
only if you likeQ under each of the headings&
CDE& 13 FG B3
$ou should includeL
an introductory paragraph which states where you went and how you got thereX
a description of so"e of the places you were taken to and what you did thereX
a concluding paragraph that su"s up your view of the trip&
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.
/hat(s essential for you when you start a trip?
Do you nor"ally apply to any travel agency service?
.ow do you prefer travelling U by train or by plane?

2 Match the replies (a-h) with the appropriate activities (1-4).
CDE& 14 FG B3
1Q #o"paring things
2Q Iaking 8uick decisions
3Q +nviting so"eone
4Q 'alking about preferences
aQ + think +(ll go by plane&
bQ + prefer travelling by plane&
cQ /ould you like to check that piece of baggage?
dQ .ow do you prefer travelling by train or by plane?
eQ 'he plane is faster&
fQ + know a better hotel&
gQ /ould you like to co"e with "e?
hQ 'he plane is "ore e6pensive than the train&
While you watch the first episode, do the following activities.
3 Circle the correct answers to complete these sentences.
1 2a"es is going on a business trip to 9&&
aQ +reland bQ *cotland cQ /ales
2 .e(s going to travel 9& &
aQ this Ariday bQ 0e6t AridaycQ the Ariday after ne6t 9&& &
3 .e(s travelling by 9 &
aQ plane bQ train cQ car
4 Complete the notes that Rita made about Tom`s travel arrangements.
NOTES
@ook one 999999999
ticket to 9999999999
on 999999999999&

5 Match these words with speech bubbles 1-7. Watch again and check.
A ?6cuse "e 9& E $es% Ir .all& /hich flight?
B +(ll tell you later& F /hen(s your ne6t visit?
/eek after ne6t&
C 0o% thank you& + won(t G #an you get "e a ticket?
go on Ariday& +(ll go on
*unday&
D +(" going to see the" the
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6 While you watch the second episode, find out which of the people, 1-4:
aQ prefers planes for long distance travel?
bQ feels like an astronaut when she files?
cQ wants to get where she(s going 8uickly?
dQ says planes go to "ore 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 /hich class of ticket PA#Q isL A @T*+0?** #,A**
the "ost e6pensive ? B A+N*' #,A**
the cheapest ? C #4A#. #,A**
10 Complete Sherry`s definitions with the expressions above.
a) 9999% which is the pre"iu" service and the best way to travel&
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b) 9999&% which is the econo"y class&
c) 999999% which is better than coach class&
11 Match
+n the three conversations *herry has with the passengers% which passenger% 1%2% or 3L
aQ wants to buy a first class
ticket?
bQ wants to buy a return
ticket fro" Jancouver?
Q wants to check in for his
flight and to check in
so"e baggage?
12 Circle the answer you think is correct. Then watch the Documentary again and
check. Give reasons for your answers.
1 +s *herry "arried?
aQ $es bQ 0o cQ Don(t know
2 +n the first conversation with a passengers% what ti"e of day is it?
aQ Iorning bQ Afternoon cQ ?vening
3 /hat is the weather like outside?
aQ /ar" and dry bQ #old and wet cQ Jery hot and dry
4 'here are 3; gates at *an 2ose Airport% nu"bered 1 to 3;&
aQ'rue bQ Aalse cQ Don(t know
; A"erican Airlines e"ployees can wear rings% but they are not allowed to wear any other
!ewellery to work&
aQ 'rue bQ Aalse
cQ Don(t know
13 Role Play
/ork in pairs
Student A: $ou are Nita& Tse the infor"ation in the video episode to "ake
a reservation for a train ticket for 'o" .all& *peak to the @ooking 4ffice
at @ritish Nail&
Student B: $ou work at the @ooking 4ffice& Nespond to Nita& Tse the for" below to
ask 8uestions& Iake sure you get all the infor"ation you need&
'here are trains fro" ,ondon to ?dinburgh every hour starting at ; a&"&
WORDLIST
Accessible
Adventure
Air fare
Air hostess
Aircraft
Airfield
Aisle / window seat
Arrange a holiday
Arrive in/at
@aggage PluggageQ
@aggage hall
@oarding card
@ookingoffice
@oo"
@ureau De #hange
@usiness class
#a"p
#a"per
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#arry
#astle
#heckin desk
#oach
#oach class
#oast
#onnecting flight
#onvenient
#ruise
#usto"s officer
Deck
Delay
Departure lounge
Departure ti"e
Destination
Diary
Driver
Dutyfree shop
?cono"y class
?n route
?ntertain"ent
?ntrance
?6tra charge
Aacilities
Aare
Aee
Aerry
Alight
Alight nu"ber
>ate
.and luggage Pa carryon bagQ
.arbour
.elicopter
.iking
.ire charge
.orseriding
.ydrofoil
+""igration officer
+n the countryside
+nflu6
+nfor"ation desk
2ourney
2ourneyplanning service
,andingstage
,andscape
,efthand/right hand side
,uggage belt
Iake arrange"ents for a tour/ holiday
Ieans of transport
4n ti"e
4ptional
:ackage tour
:assenger
:assport control
:ave"ent
:edestrian
:lane ticket
:re"iu" service
:ublic transport
Nail travel
Nails
Nailway
Neliable
Neservation
Nesort
Neturn fare
Neturn ticket
Nide
Nound trip
Noute
Nunway
*afety hel"et
*eat
*eat selection
*ecurity control
*elfcatering
*elfcatering apart"ent
*et off for a !ourney
*hared bathroo"
*ightseeing
*ingle ticket
*nack bar
*taff
*tea"er
*uitcase
'ent
'er"inal
'icket counter
'icket desk
'o alter the ticket
'o arrange sth for a little e6tra
'o be in a hurry
'o board a plane/ship
'o book a ticket
'o book tickets for a plane/train in
advance
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'o carry
'o cash traveller(s che8ue
'o catch/ take a bus
'o change the train
'o collect the bags
'o cover a !ourney
'o enter a country
'o e6ceed the "a6i"u" baggage
allowance
'o get about/around
'o get along/on
'o get at s"b
'o get away
'o get back
'o get in
'o get in/out
'o get off
'o get on/off
'o get out of
'o go abroad
'o go away on a long !ourney
'o go by air
'o go ca"ping
'o go on board
'o go transatlantically
'o handle flights
'o issue a ticket
'o lead a tour
'o leave
'o "ake a !ourney
'o "ake a landing
'o "ake a list
'o "ake the reservation
'o pack things
'o pass
'o pay the full fare
'o pay a cancellation
'o reconfir"
'o reserve seats
'o ride
'o sail
'o say goodbye to s"b
'o see s"b off
'o share the roo"
'o start a !ourney
'o take a cruiseferry
'o take along
'o take off
'o take the flight
'o travel for long distances
'o travel for pleasure
'o travel light
'o travel on business
'o travel on foot
'o wander
'ourist attraction
'ransaction
'ransfers
'ravel agency
'ravel insurance
'raveller(s che8ue
'rip
'rolley
'rucks
'yre
Tnattended luggage
Jan
Jehicle
Jia
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