5. Speaking

Speak on the city you are living in.

What’s the weather / climate like?

What’s the architecture like?

What’s the culture like?

What’s the traffic like?

What are the people like?

What are the shops like?

Topic 2. Sightseeing

1. Warm-up

Pair work. Ask and answer.

What are you usually interested in when you visit a place?

Did you go sightseeing when you travelled last time?

2. Listening for gist

Listen to the conversation (PT for RSE: T1 A1-6). Decide if the following statements are true, false or are not mentioned in the text.

Al The tourist has a limited amount of time in the area.

А2 Most visitors to Montford Hall go by taxi.

A3 The guide recommends a restaurant to the tourist.

А4 The tourist wants to enjoy the good weather.

А5 You have to pay to enter the Rose Gardens.

А6 The tourist has a large garden at home.

3. Listening for details

Listen to the conversation once again. Answer the questions.

1. Why did the guide recommend the tourist to visit Montford Hall?

2. How far is the art gallery?

3. Where are the Rose Gardens situated?

4. What services are provided for the tourists in the Rose Gardens?

4. Lexis

Choose the most suitable word or phrase to complete each sentence.

a) The view from the skyscraper..................over New York harbour.

A) shows up B) sees about C) stands up D) looks out

b) The old houses opposite are going to be.......................

A) broken down B) knocked down C) put down D) taken down

c) .....................! You're about to push the wheelbarrow over my foot!

A) hang up B) stop off C) get away D) look out

d) Please.....................the rubbish because the dustman is coming tomorrow,

A) take in Б) make up C) put out D) tie down

e) Please come and unblock our drains! I'm.....................you!

A) doing without B) counting on C) seeing to D) waiting for

f) I can't put these plants in pots. I've.....................earth.

A) run out of B) put up with C) given up D) come up with

g) We.....................through the window by climbing up a ladder.

A) fell out B) got in C) ended up D) set off

h) I've been planting trees all day and I'm.......................

A) worn out B) taken in C) run down D) grown up

5. Speaking

Group work.

Choose sightseeing you consider to be the most attractive for tourists in the city you are living. Make a tour.

Topic 3. Finding the way

1. Warm-up

Speak on the topic.

Have you ever been lost in an unknown place?

How could you find the way?

What is the most suitable way for you to follow directions?

2. Listening for gist

Listen to the conversation (PT for RSE: T3 A1-6). Decide if the following statements are true, false or are not mentioned in the text.

Al The tourist is studying modern art.

А2 There is a mistake in the tourist's guide book.

A3 The woman recommends taking a bus.

А4 The tourist should turn right at the park.

А5 The man should catch the number 21 bus to get to his destination.

А6 The Speedmaster card can be used on any local bus for a week.