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6.2.4 Opinion

Which is your dream holiday destination? Why?Would you like to live in a place like that?

How do you like to spend your time when you go on holiday?

6.2.5 Exercise

An advertisement for a holiday in New Zealand has the following phrases.

Experience the magnificent wilderness and coastal living

Enjoy the exquisite and varied cuisine

Learn about New Zealand’s rich Maori culture See unique wildlife and magnificent plantlife Experience the incredible natural environment

Complete the sentences given using one of the five underlined words in the advertisement.

1.Eco-tourism is the new mantra to conserve the _____________.

2.John likes to visit different countries and learn about their _____________ and traditions.

3.New Zealand is an ideal destination for those who want to observe _____________ closely.

4.I find it exciting to camp in the forests and explore the _____________.

5.She likes to try out the local _____________ when she visits new places.

6.2.6 Exercise

Complete the following sentences by using the correct words given in the box.

1.Thanks to all the wonderful motorists we met during our last holiday, we ended up _____________

and saving money on travel.

2.Elderly people often go on a _____________ as they can take it easy on the ship.

3.I think _____________ is the best way to travel as it’s like travelling with your home on your back!

4.I’d love to go _____________ but my wife doesn’t like the idea of sleeping in a tent.

5.We did lots of _____________ in Auckland and took photographs of all the famous buildings.

6.2.7 Exercise

Identify the type of accommodation from the box based on the description given.

1.A building with rooms that are self sufficient and provide all facilities. _____________

2.A private residence with some rooms reserved for visitors and also provides meals.

_____________

3.A place where you can sleep in your own tent. _____________

4.A country house which accommodates guests. _____________

5.A house or apartment where you can cook your own meals. _____________

6.This accommodation is often mobile. _____________

7.Low cost accommodation usually for young people. _____________

8.Private residence which provides a room for the night and a breakfast meal in the morning.

_____________

6.2.8 Class Activity

Look at the advertisement again. Now plan a vacation to New Zealand with your partner. Discuss the following:

•type of holiday

•type of accommodation

•things to do

•places to visit

•food and drink

UNIT

From Mexico to Germany 07

Objectives

The learner will be able to:

Compare using adjectives.Compare using adverbs.Compare using ‘as’.

7.1 Enjoying Work

7.1.1 Opinion

Jose is an automobile engineer who has worked in Mexico, Italy and Germany. We interviewed Jose where he speaks about his experiences about life in the three countries.

7.1.3 Exercise

We spoke to Jose about his experience of working in these places. Listen to the interview. Then, state whether the following sentences are true or false.

1.Jose is currently living in Italy.________ (True/False)

2.Jose thinks that out of all places his experiences in Germany have been the most enriching.

________ (True/False)

3.Germans are late for meetings sometimes. ________ (True/False)

4.Mexicans are the quickest to open upto new people they meet. ________ (True/False)

5.Jose thinks cakes and pastries in Germany are good. ________ (True/False)

7.1.4 Exercise

Listen to the audio again and answer the following questions.

Questions

1.How long did Jose live and work in Italy?

2.According to Jose people from which country are never late for business meetings?

3.What is the most important consideration for Germans to do business with anyone?

4.What is Jose’s style of management?

5.Why does Jose like Mexican food?

7.2Comparing with Adjectives

Adjectives are words that describe nouns. They can be used to compare things by specifying ‘what kind’ and ‘how many’. You can use ‘er’ and ‘est’ to build comparative and superlative forms of adjectives. For some adjectives, you use ‘more’ and ‘most’.

7.2.1 Exercise

Complete the sentences using the comparative forms of adjectives.

1.Jose has worked ___________ (long) in Italy than in Mexico.

2.According to Jose people from Germany are the

_______ (more, most) particular about being on time for meetings.

3.Mexicans are the ___________(quick) when it comes to opening up with new people.

4.Breakfast in Mexico is the ___________ (heavy) meal.

5.Jose thinks that cakes in Germany are _____________

(good) than those in Mexico.

6.He finds Italian cuisine __________ (tasty) than food in Germany.

7.3 Comparing with Adverbs

Adverbs tell us in what way someone does something. Adverbs can modify verbs, adjectives or other adverbs. You can use more to make comparatives with most –ly adverbs. (For example more carefully)

Many adverbs with the same form as adjectives, form the comparative with –er.

7.3.1 Exercise

Complete the sentences using the comparative form of adverbs.

1.People in Italy drive more ___________ (careful) than people in Mexico.

2.Mexicans have their evening meals _______(early) than Germans.

3.In Mexico, people make friends more __________ (easy).

4.Italians tend to talk _________ (loud) when they want to make a point.

7.4Adjectives and Adverbs

When comparing things, we can also use ‘as’ with adjectives and adverbs.

Examples:

It wasn’t as good as I expected. (means = It was quite bad.)It wasn’t as cold as I’d expected.

7.4.1 Exercise

Correct the mistakes in these sentences:

1.I drive more careful when I’m in a new city.

2.I don’t cook as good as I want to.

3.I express more effective when I’m prepared.

4.I get to work fast when I take the car instead of the bus.

5.When I first left home, I used to miss my family terrible.

7.4.2 Exercise

The given text compares two job applicants, Antonio and Verena. Rewrite the sentences using the words that have been provided such that the original meaning is retained.

1.Antonio’s communication skills are a lot better. (Verena/social skills/good Antonio)

____________________________________________________________________

2.Antonio is not as organized as Verena. (Verena/organised/Antonio)

____________________________________________________________________

3.Compared to Antonio, Verena drives quite slowly. (Antonio/drives/fast)

____________________________________________________________________

4.Verena is more interested in working abroad. (Antonio/interested/abroad)

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5.Verena was the quickest in the group at identifying mistakes. (Antonio/identify/mistakes/quickly/ Verena)

______________________________________________________________________.

7.4.3 Class Activity

Divide the class in pairs. Student 1, a business manager, has invited an important customer student 2 for a meal. Having lived and worked in different places have them share experiences and compare.

7.5 Pronouncing Long Words

When learning to pronounce long words, a dictionary comes in handy. Jose used the words strategy and strategic in his conversation with Maria. Let’s look at the dictionary meaning of these words. The dictionary also includes the pronunciation of words.

Strategy (stra-ti-jee) – An elaborate and systematic plan of action Strategic (stru’-tee-jik) – Relating to or concerned with strategy

7.5.1 Exercise

Identify the stress pattern for the following words.

7.5.2 Class Activity

Work in pairs and look at the stress patterns for these three and four syllable words and practise pronouncing them

Now, one of you will write about eight 3- and 4- syllable words and use the dictionary to identify the stress pattern. Have your partner pronounce those words and check if he/ she is stressing on the correct syllable.

UNIT

Going Global 08

Objectives

The learner will be able to:

Discuss earthly concerns.

Describe the impact of globalisation on trade and economy.Draft formal and informal email.

8.1 Impact of Globalisation on Trade and Economy

We interviewed Gavin D’Souza, the expert on trade and economy. Gavin’s views on the various aspects of globalisation of trade and economy are given here.

8.1.2 Views on Globalisation

A.Gavin says globalisation leads to the integration of national economies into the international economy through trade, foreign direct investment

and capital flows. It is driven by a combination of economic policies and technological, socio cultural and political factors.

B.Gavin believes that although globalisation has been a catalyst for advancements, it creates challenges and problems that require significant adjustments. For instance, the World Bank works with developing countriesto helpthem prepare forglobal integration. It lends money to developing countries to better their infrastructure. Most multinational companies

(MNCs) belonging to developed countries take on these projects and consequently profit. Developing countries benefit too but they also end up with huge debts. Although Gavin is not too interested in politics, he feels that the governments of these countries must cooperate for