Useful tips

• Report on the journey, what you saw and did during the day, what attractions you visited and how you spent the evenings.

• Try writing down a few section headings and then brainstorm ideas (single words only if you like) under each of the headings.

• You should include:

- an introductory paragraph which states where you went and how you got there;

- a description of some of the places you were taken to and what you did there;

- a concluding paragraph that sums 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.

• What’s essential for you when you start a trip?

• Do you normally apply to any travel agency service?

• How do you prefer travelling – by train or by plane?

2 Match the replies (a-h) with the appropriate activities (1-4).

1) Comparing things 2) Making quick decisions 3) Inviting someone 4) Talking about preferences

a) I think I’ll go by plane. b) I prefer travelling by plane. c) Would you like to check that piece of baggage? d) How do you prefer travelling by train or by plane? e) The plane is faster. f) I know a better hotel. g) Would you like to come with me? h) The plane is more expensive than the train.

While you watch the first episode, do the following activities.

3 Circle the correct answers to complete these sentences.

1 James is going on a business trip to …..

a) Ireland b) Scotland c) Wales

2 He’s going to travel …. .

a) this Friday b) Next Friday c) the Friday after next ….. .

3 He’s travelling by … .

a) plane b) train c) car

4 Complete the notes that Rita made about Tom’s travel arrangements.

NOTES

Book one ……………………… ticket to ………………………… on ……………………………….

5 Match these words with speech bubbles 1-7. Watch again and check.

A Excuse me …. E Yes, Mr Hall. Which flight?

B I’ll tell you later. F When’s your next visit? Week after next.

C No, thank you. I won’t G Can you get me a ticket?

go on Friday. I’ll go on

Sunday.

D I’m going to see them the

6 While you watch the second episode, find out which of the people, 1-4:

a) prefers planes for long distance travel? b) feels like an astronaut when she files? c) wants to get where she’s going quickly? d) says planes go to more 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 Which class of ticket (A-C) is: A BUSINESS CLASS

• the most expensive ? B FIRST CLASS

• the cheapest ? C COACH CLASS

10 Complete Sherry’s definitions with the expressions above.

a) …………, which is the premium service and the best way to travel.

b) …………., which is the economy class.

c) ………………, which is better than coach class.

11 Match In the three conversations Sherry has with the passengers, which passenger, 1,2, or 3: a) wants to buy a first class ticket? b) wants to buy a return ticket from Vancouver? с) wants to check in for his flight and to check in some baggage?