3. Speaking and vocabulary
3.1 Match the geographical words from the box with their definitions. Listen and repeat.
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island population scenery climate beach mountain volcano desert glacier border river lake taiga coastline canal |
an area of water surrounded by land
a very dry place where there is very little rain
the dividing line between countries
an area of land surrounded by water
all the people living in a country
the type of weather characteristic for a particular area
a man-made river
a stream of water flowing into another stream or a sea
a view, natural features of an area
the line where sea and land meet
the type of forest where conifer trees mostly grow
a large mass of ice
a large landform usually higher than the surrounding areas
an opening in the planet’s crust which allows magma go to the surface
a part of a coastline where you can go sunbathing
3.2 What do you know about New Zealand? Can you answer the questions?
Which is the nearest country: Australia or the Philippines?
How many islands are there?
Which country is as big as New Zealand?
How large is the population?
What are the two official languages?
What film made New Zealand popular for tourists?
Which part of New Zealand has a colder climate?
What kind of scenery can you find there?
3.3 Listen and check. Which words from 3.1 can you hear? Listen again and check.
3.4 Speak about New Zealand. Use the phrases from the box.
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It’s in the south / north / east / west of… It’s the highest / biggest / nearest … It’s famous for … It’s a good place for… People think that… It has fantastic… |
3.5 How well do you know your country? Make questions, then listen, check and repeat. Answer the questions.
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Climate What’s / cold / place? What’s / hot / place? |
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Geography What’s / high / mountain? What’s / long / river? What’s / big / city? |
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Tourism What’s / beautiful / city? What’s /popular place for tourists? Why? What’s / good / time of the year to visit? What’s / bad / time to visit? Why? What’s / good / way to travel round the country? What’s / dangerous / region? Why? |
4. Grammar
4.1 Complete the chart with the forms of adjectives.
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adjective |
comparative |
superlative |
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cold |
colder |
coldest |
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high |
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hot |
hotter |
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dangerous |
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dry |
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driest |
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windy |
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good |
better |
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bad |
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worst |
4.2 Complete the sentences with a form of an adjective.
Driving is (dangerous) than flying.
This is the (famous) building in the city.
Chinese is one of the (difficult) languages to learn.
Canada is (big) than Brazil.
This is the (populated) region of the country.
French wine is (good) than English wine.
It’s the (hot) place in the world.
Buses are (cheap) than trains.
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Listen to the dialogue between Sarah and Daniel. Choose the correct
answer.
Sarah has been to Venice.
Sarah has been to New York.
Listen and repeat. Copy the rhythm.
Write down the conversation.
Act out a similar conversation about the places you have been to.
4.4 Talk to the people in the class. Find a person who…
has been to another continent
has been to an opera
has been to a big sport event
has been to a big rock / pop concert
has ever sung karaoke in a bar
has ever spoken English with a person from another country
has ever been to a spa
has ever ridden a horse
has ever jumped with a parachute
has never smoked
has never been outside this city
has never heard of Christian Ronaldo
has never played basketball
Work in small groups. Sum up the information you have collected. Tell the class what you know.
4.5 Listen to five people talking about something they have/haven’t done so far. What period of time is each of them talking about?
all his life / this week
this week / this year
all his life / this month
today / this year
this year / all her life
Now, say what exactly they have / haven’t done so far.
4.6 Listen to ten questions and write down your answers.
Look at your answers and try to remember what the questions were. Practise asking and answering them with a partner.