2. Work in pairs.

a Complete a short conversation as it showed in the models. Ask one another:

Model 1: A.: Did you have to travel much?

B.: Yes, I did. I travelled a lot. (No, I didn’t. I didn’t travel much.)

A.: So did I. (Neither did I.)

Model 2: A.: Did you have to travel much?

B.: Yes, I did. (No, I didn’t.)

B.: But I didn’t. (But I did.)

This what you want to know:

1. if your friend likes travelling by plane;

2. if he (she) travelled by air much;

3. where he (she) prefers to have a seat, in the rear or in the front part of the saloon;

4. if he (she) had to travel light;

5. if he (she) usually book a single or return ticket;

6. if he (she) feels airsick.

b Complete the sentences with the word phrases as it showed in the model. Say what is not allowed to do (to have) on board.

Model: Passengers are not allowed to make a noise on board.

Substitute:

- to have heavy luggage

- to smoke

- to unfasten belts when the plane is taking off or landing

- to speak with the pilot

- to have a weapon

- to take strong drinks

- to enter the cockpit

3. Look at these three places then study the words and phrases in the box. Which words and phrases would you need to describe each place?

Valley mountains yachts beach countryside

coastline cliffs remote steep lake

steps view rocks sand in the distance snow harbour tourists sunbathe surrounded by

peaceful overlooking

Pictures

a Imagine you are staying in one of these three places. Describe all the details about the picture but do not name it. The students will have to guess what picture you are talking about.

1. Listen to three conversations at the airport. For each one, note down the traveller’s problem and destination.

1. Problem _______________________________.

Destination _______________________________

1. Problem _______________________________.

Destination _______________________________.

2. Problem _______________________________.

Destination _______________________________

2 You will hear four people answering these questions:

How do you feel when you’re in an airport? What do you do while you’re waiting for your flight?

3. Answer the questions:

a How does each person feel?

b What does each person do? Choose activities from the list.

Read	have a meal
watch other people	have a drink in the bar
sit near the departures board	go to sleep
wander around	listen to music
watch the planes	talk to people
go to the duty-free shops

4. Stephanie Taylor is a businesswoman who travels regularly as part of her job. Listen to the first part of the interview and choose the three priorities she mentions from the list below.

Good organization

Balancing cost with comfort

Easy booking

Being patient

Regular transport

Airline food

1. Why does Stephanie think it is still important for businesspeople to travel regularly?

5. Listen to the second part of the interview and list the best and worst travel experiences that Stephanie describes.

Best: ………………………….. Worst: …………………………..

In pairs discuss what developments you expect to see in future business travel.

6. Listen to what Stephanie says about future business travel and complete her prediction below.

Perhaps, particularly in the area of ……………………., I think hotels will need to improve ………………………… in general. There are some very good hotels already, but I think more hotels will provide …………………………… for businesspeople… perhaps some ………………………… facilities for ……………………….. .

7. Discuss these questions in pairs.

   1. What was your worst experience when traveling by air?

   2. Think of something interesting that happened to you while traveling.

FOCUS ON MAKING ADVICE

Asking for advice		Giving advice
Can I ask your advice about something? What do you think I should do? Do you think I should do? What do you suggest I should do? Where do you suggest I should go on holiday? Could you help me arrange a flight to…? Could you give me some advice about travelling by air? What would you do in my position? What would you do if you were me? Do/Would you mind travelling? Can you recommend a good travel information?		You should… You ought to leave for Italy. You shouldn’t… If I were you I’d travel to Paris. What you need is a nice travelling. Make sure (that ) you take enough money for the tickets. The best thing is to… I would advise you to travel abroad. I suggest/I think you should refuse your friend’s invitation. You may not agree with me, but it might be a good idea if you put off the trip. I would book a ticket in advance if I were you. Perhaps it would be a good idea to fly to London. Don’t forget to pack your luggage. I think you’d better not go to Paris. I advise you to call for a travel agency. I don’t think you should… I advise you not to… Let me know… Let somebody do it. It’s good for you. Leave a message for him/her
Accepting advice	Rejecting advice
That seems like a good idea/advice, thank you. That’s a good idea, thanks. Yes, I think I’ll try that. Yes, of course/All right/I’m afraid/I cannot. Well, that’s certainly a possibility. Yes/Right, I’ll do/try that. Thanks.	That’s not a good idea, I’m afraid. I’ve already tried that.

1 In what manner do you prefer to give, reject or accept advice?

2 Make a short conversation in the following situations

a Recently you accepted your friend’s invitation to travel to the Crimea.

Now you cannot go because your father is arriving for a short stay. Ask one of your fellow-students for advice.

b You are at the airport travelling with a friend. You need your friend’s help in a number of way: with luggage, checking in, flight information. Ask your friend to do these things.

3 Work in groups. Role-play.

Imagine that one of you is a passenger in an airport and the other is a flight attendant.

Look through the information below and discuss.

Feedback

1 Which words or word phrases would you use for describing travelling by air?

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