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ñmake invitations/ accepting - refusing

ñcancel a hotel reservation

ñrent a vehicle

ñoffer solutions to problems

ñmake suggestions

ñcomplain

ñshow hesitation

Practise ...

ñfuture tenses

ñconditionals Types 0 & 1

ñthe definite article

ñcomparisons

ñtoo - enough

ñ-ing form/infinitive

ñcut

ñdo

ñfall

ñget

Write ...

ña letter of complaint

ña short article about a natural area in your country

ña semi-formal transactional letter

ña short article about global warming

ña short poem

ñan essay providing solutions to problems

A

B

Russia

Australia

C

The Czech Republic

D

Canada

Lead-in

1a. How is the title related to the pictures? In which continent is each place in the pictures? What do you know about these places? Have you ever visited them? Which would you like to visit? Why?

b.Which of the following do you think you can do in each place? You can add your own ideas.

ñvisit galleries/museums/ancient castles/historical sites

ñsee animals in their natural environment

ñgo scuba diving/snorkelling/hiking/kayaking/ white-water rafting

ñwalk along white sandy beaches

ñtry delicious local cuisine

ñsee spectacular falls

ñtake leisurely strolls

ñbuy handmade souvenirs

ñsee people in traditional dress

ñadmire interesting architecture

InRussiayoucanvisitgalleries,museums,ancientcastles

andhistoricalsites.Youcanalso...

b. Listen again and write down what each person is going to do, then make up sentences, as in the example.

CarlisgoingonaculturaltourofRussia.Heisgoingtovisit theHermitageMuseum.

c.Where do you like spending your holidays: by the sea? on an island? Why? Which country would you most like to visit? Why?

Read the questions carefully and

underline the key words. Scan the texts for the information you need.

As you are reading, underline parts of the texts which are related to the questions. When you finish reading, go back to the questions and try to answer them one by one referring to the texts. Keep

in mind that some information may be rephrased.

Reading

3 a. Look at the subheadings of the

article. In which country are these places situated? What information do you expect to read?

b. Ask questions about the hotels, using the key words: situated? shops? countryside? sea? modern? room service? activities? facilities?

c. Read the article and answer the questions 1-13. Write A,B,C or D.

Which place(s):

ñis not a hotel?

0 |D

ñare perfect for a luxury break?

ñoffers the chance to visit a famous person’s home?

3 |

ñis situated on a hill?

4|

ñare not far from shops?

ñoffers the chance to eat outdoors?

7 |

ñis suitable for fitness fanatics?

8|

ñis near the sea?

9 |

ñis not in the countryside?

10|

ñwas built more than 100 years ago?

11| 12| 13|

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A Radisson SAS Portman Hotel, London

For those who enjoy the finer things in life, a break at the Radisson SAS Portman Hotel will be right up your street. This deluxe four-star hotel is just a minute’s walk away from Marble Arch and a stone’s throw from the stylish boutiques of Oxford Street. After spending a day shopping and sightseeing in London’s trendiest area, you can relax in your room, watch cable TV and enjoy something from the extensive room service menu. At this hotel, you will also be in the ideal place to visit the many sights of London such as Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament. You must also be sure to allow yourself the time to enjoy the leisure facilities of the hotel itself. The hotel has a fully equipped gym and two fantastic restaurants where you can sample gourmet cuisine.

B Langley Castle Hotel, Northumberland

For a touch of medieval magic why not take the time to visit Langley Castle Hotel. Set in its own ten-acre woodland this fabulous castle hotel dates back to 1350. All guest rooms have got private facilities and are luxurious. Some have special features such as four-poster beds, stained glass windows and window seats. The hotel is the perfect base from which to explore Hadrian’s Wall and the Northumberland countryside, as well as the Scottish Borders and the Lake District. At night, relax in the hotel lounge in front of the roaring log fire or dine in style in the award-winning restaurant. During your stay, you can go hot-air ballooning or try your hand at archery. You can even have a picnic especially prepared for you by the hotel’s chefs. However you choose to spend your time, you will never forget your stay.

C The Metropole Hotel, Cornwall

This Victorian Hotel, situated in one of the most scenic areas of the British Isles, stands on a hilltop with an amazing view out over Padstow Harbour. Walk along the waterfront or one of the area’s many unspoiled beaches. Try some fabulous seafood – the local speciality. Wander through Padstow’s narrow streets and buy some handmade souvenirs from one of the many colourful shops. This is an area with a fascinating history. Take a short trip to Tintagel where you can visit the ruins, claimed to be those of the legendary King Arthur’s castle. You can end the day with a swim in the hotel’s heated outdoor pool. The Metropole Hotel is ideal for those who want to experience the mystery of Cornwall.

D Old Oxenhope Hall Cottage, West Yorkshire

Fans of English Literature should not miss the opportunity to spend a few days at Old Oxenhope Hall Cottage. This attractive 17th century building is just five minutes from the village of Haworth, where the famous Brontë sisters lived. Their house, Haworth Parsonage, is open to the public and is well worth a visit. The moors, where they would wander for hours, are perfect for those who enjoy walking. The cottage itself is fully selfcontained and has been restored to a high standard of comfort. It is furnished with all the modern conveniences, and will certainly appeal to history lovers and aspiring writers alike.

Follow-up

d.Read the article again and explain the words in bold. Then, give a synonym for the highlighted words. Can you find any words in the text similar to your language?

e.Which place would you like to stay at? Why?

4a. Read the article again, choose one hotel and make notes under the headings below. Then, use your notes to talk about it.

ñ name ñ location ñ description ñ facilities ñ things to see/do

b.Make notes under the same headings for a place you have stayed on holiday. Then use your notes to write a short article about it. You can use the article in Ex. 3 as a model.

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InHavanait’shot,dryandsunny.Thetemperatureisinthe high thirties.

b.Imagine you are a weather reporter. Report tomorrow’s weather.

snowy Æ sunny + rainy } cloudy }foggy

1How do you feel when you go shopping or sightseeing during your holiday?

A trapped

B hot and bothered C excited

D bored

2You’re trying to enjoy your holiday but the weather is terrible. What do you do?

A Get out into the countryside.

B Stay in and get warm with a cup of tea.

C Take your umbrella and do some window shopping.

D Pack up and go home.

3You’re staying in an old family friend’s house for your summer holiday. How do you thank them?

A Invite them on an adventure weekend.

B Invite them to your house for a long weekend. C Invite them for a weekend out on the town. D Invite them to a health spa.

4A friend suggests a trip to a country you’ve never visited before. What do you ask him about first?

A the national parks B the beaches

C the nightlife

D the best restaurants

35oC boiling hot; 30oC hot; 25oC warm; 15oC cool; 10oC chilly; 5oC cold; -5oC freezing cold

5What’s your ideal spring break?

A Walking over the rugged Yorkshire moors. B Wandering along the beach in Tahiti.

C A stopover in New York city.

D A luxurious Mediterranean cruise.

ItwillbecoolandrainyinAthenswithatemperatureof15oC.

Holidays

6In pairs discuss which of the items below you would pack if you were going to each of the places in Ex. 5a.

Mostly A)’s, you enjoy adventure and wide open spaces. You would be happiest out hiking in rocky mountains, canoeing across deep blue lakes or camping under the stars in the middle of a green forest.

Mostly B)’s, you enjoy gentler pastimes. You would be happiest somewhere where you can relax. A secluded mountain resort or a sandy, palm-fringed beach where you need do nothing but lie back and relax is the perfect spot for you.

Mostly C)’s, you want to be with people. You would be happiest in a bustling city centre where you can fill your days shopping in elegant boutiques and your evenings sampling the non-stop nightlife of the area’s trendiest hot spots.

Mostly D)’s, you appreciate comfort and luxury. Glamorous resorts, upscale hotels and first-class cruises were created with you in mind. Your holidays are the time when you want to experience all the finer things in life.

8Guess the noun which goes with the adjectives, then use them to describe the place you spent your holidays last year.

7exotic, tropical, desert i __ __ __ __ __

1Last year I went to a tropical island in the Caribbean. It wasgreat.Ispentmostofmydaysonthesandybeaches.

Somehotelshavegotaswimmingpoolandagym.

Holiday Troubles

10 a. Listen to the speakers and underline the problems they had while on holiday. What other unpleasant holiday experiences can you think of?

b.Talk about one of your bad holiday experiences. Say where you were, when it happened, then describe what happened to you in detail.

Future tenses

Grammar Reference

13 Look at the question, then read sentences 1 to 4. Which suggests: a future action already arranged? an intention/plan? an uncertainty/possibility?

a prediction based on evidence?

1The weather is getting hotter and hotter. I’m

going to spend the summer on my yacht.

2I’m touring Malta.

3I don’t know yet. I think I’ll go to Rio.

4I’m working all summer but I’m going to spend a few days in Majorca in September.

14 In pairs discuss your plans for your next holiday. Talk about:

A:Areyoudoinganythingonyour nextholiday?

B:Yes,I’mvisitingafriendinEdinburgh.

A:Thatwillbenice.Isanybodygoingwithyou?

B:Ithinkmybrotherwillcomebuthe’snotsureyet. etc

15 a. Read the sentences below. Which expresses: a request, a promise, a hope, a fear, an offer? Which tense is used in all of these sentences?

1I’m afraid he will be fired if he keeps coming late to work.

2I’ll definitely call you tomorrow.

3Will you help me with the suitcases?

4 I’ll translate it if you like; I speak a little Italian.

5I hope she won’t be late. We haven’t got much time today.

b. Think of another sentence for each use.

The present simple tense can also be used to talk about future events with time words, such as after,

while, before, as soon as, until, unless, when etc. e.g. I’m going to meet some friends afterI finishwork.

Callmeassoonasyouknowwhatyouaregoingtodo.

Compare:

I’ll phone you whenI amready. (time word)

Do you know whenhe’llbe back? (question word)

16 Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense.

1Jenny is going to finish her essay before she ..........

....................... (meet) her friends.

2When ................................................ (Sam/finish) work tonight?

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3 He’ll pay us back when he .....................................

(get) a job.

4We’re not going out now. We’re going to wait

17 Fill in the correct future form of the verbs in brackets.

1 A: Are you doing anything this afternoon? I ........

18 Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense. How do you feel about holidays in space?

3

will definitely will probably could

may might

I’lldefinitelygotoParisthisspring.–I’llprobablyvisitthe

EiffelTower.–Icouldstayina5-starhotel.–Imayvisitthe

Louvre.–Imighthireacar.

b.Use the prompts to make sentences about yourself.

IfIfindawellpaidjob,Iwillprobablybuyahouse.

The Definite Article

Grammar Reference

23 Fill in the where necessary, justifying your answers.

Prepositions

Appendix 1

24 a. Fill in the correct prepositions, then explain the phrases in bold.

1On the day of the sale, crowds of people gathered before the shop opened, all eager .............

a bargain.

2Anne has really put a lot of

effort ............. planning this holiday, so she hopes she will have a really good time.

3The management always puts

6San Francisco is famous ...........

its magnificent Golden Gate Bridge.

7All of our agents are experienced

........... all aspects of the business.

8Let’s speak to Jeff. He’s an

b.Fill in the correct preposition, then choose any five of the phrases and make up sentences using them.

Phrasal Verbs

Appendix 2

25 Fill in the correct particle, and explain the phrasal verbs.

............. the amount of sweet food he eats every day.

3She forgot to pay the bill, and now her phone’s been cut

Error Correction

27 Read the text below and look carefully at each line. If the line is correct, put a tick ( ). If it has a word that should not be there, write this word on the line, as in the examples.

Key-Word Transformations

28 Complete the second sentence using the word in bold. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.

1We are grateful for all your help in the matter.

appreciate We really ........................................................................

4If you don’t leave immediately, you’ll miss your flight.

unless You’ll miss your flight .....................................................

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Idioms & Fixed Phrases

29 a. Fill in the words from the list. Then try to explain the phrases in bold.

ñfeet ñ time ñ suitcase

ñmove ñ line ñ weather

1 This new job in sales means that I’ll have to live out of a

..................... for months.

2I’ll drop you a ..................... as soon as I get there and let you know what’s going on.

4Come on! If you don’t get a

..................... on, we’ll miss the train.

5I’ve been feeling a bit under the ..................... all week.

6 We arrived in the nick of

..................... . The show was about to start as we sat down.

b.Are there similar idioms in your language? What are they?

30 Underline the correct word and then explain the phrases.

1 That’s what we like about Phoebe. She’s willing to lend an ear/eye and give her advice.

2It’s early days/times yet. Pete has not yet made his decision.

3I can’t believe you’re going on a cruise this summer; it must be costing thefortune/earth!

4You have to see that new film at the Rialto; I was on the corner/edge of my seat until the very end.

5We’re finding it really difficult to make ends meet/together since Jason lost his job at the factory.

31 Listen to the advertisement for a holiday in Wales and fill in the missing information. Do not use more than three words in each gap.

Read each sentence carefully. Try to think of

what information is missing e.g. a name, a number etc. Listen and start filling

in. Remember you can write up to three words. What you write must fit grammatically in the sentence and make sense. Listen again and fill in the other answers. Check what you have written.

2What was the first place he went? A To the beach.

B To the hotel.

C To the Carnival.

3What does Dave say about the dancers? A They were tireless.

B They were tiring. C They were tired.

4How long does Carnival last? A 10 hours.

B 10 days. C 5 days.

5What does Dave say about the nightlife? A It’s an interesting mix.

B He didn’t go out much.

C The nightclubs were great.

6What is Janet going to do? A Take some photos.

B Look at some photos.

C Get some photos developed.

34 You have just come back from a trip. Tell a friend of yours:

ñwhy you went there

ñhow you got there

ñhow long you stayed and where

ñwhat you did during your stay

ñways of spending your free time

ñhow young people relax

ñsports for pleasure

ñalone or with friends

b.Talk about your most exciting weekend. Who were you with? What did you do? What made it exciting?

33 You will hear a conversation between two friends talking about a recent trip to Brazil. For questions 1-6, decide which of the following choices A, B or C is the best answer.

A:Sowhydidyoudecidetogothere?

B:Well,Ihadbeendreamingof... etc

35 You are going to listen to two news items. For questions 1-6, decide which of the sentences are true, which are false and which are not mentioned. Mark each statement as True/False/Doesn’tsay by

1The Williams’ luggage never reached Mexico.

2 The suitcase was mislabelled in LA.

3Mr Williams is having problems with his insurance company.

4 Mr Sor will go to court.

5Mr Sor claims he had no choice other than to leave the boys.

6The boys missed the boat by accident.

36 You had a bad experience while you were on holiday. Now you are back, relate:

1Why did Dave go to Rio? A On a business trip.

B To go to the beach.

C To experience Carnival.

ñwhat the problem was

ñwhere you were and what you were doing

ñwho helped you and how the problem was solved

OneoftheworstexperiencesIhadwas....Iwas...