Αγγλικά Προχωρημένοι - Βιβλίο Μαθητή (εμπλουτισμένο)
LESSON 6 • LIFE ON THE WATER LESSON 8 • WHAT AN EXPERIENCE! Επιστροφή στην αρχική σελίδα του μαθήματος
UNIT 3
TIME OUT
Get on Board!
What an Experience!
...Let the Games Begin!
In this Unit you will:
  • read about adventure holidays, theme parks and sports
  • listen to people talk about holidays
  • talk about travel, entertainment and sports
  • write a personal letter
  • make a leaflet about your area
  • do a project on sports, athletes and the Olympic Games
At the end of this Unit, you should be able to:
  • express likes, dislikes and preferences
  • talk about future plans, intentions and predictions
  • ask for confirmation and answer
  • ask for and give directions
  • make, accept and refuse suggestions
LESSON 7 • GET ON BOARD!
Εκπαιδευτικό Παιχνίδι Εκπαιδευτικό Παιχνίδι Γλωσσάριο-Lesson 7
Lesson 7
 Εικόνα
img On the road
1.1 Look at the picture and think of some of the reasons why people travel. Discuss.
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1.2 Listen to Tom talk to Anna about his holiday and answer the questions.

Listening
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1. Where did Tom go? ....................................................................................................................
2. What was his holiday like? .........................................................................................................
3. How does Anna feel? .................................................................................................................
1.3 Here are five holiday destinations. Look at the activities in the box and write each one under the
picture it belongs to.
sailing, climbing, ice-skating, bargaining, sledging,
hiking, canoeing, shopping, rafting, sunbathing
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Read the text and answer the questions.

1. Which of the activities in 1.3 are mentioned in the text? Where can you do them?
2. Why does ‘World Tour’ have more customers every year?
 

How would you fancy…

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Experiencing an exotic safari
in Kenya? Or visiting the tropical
paradises of Madagascar?

img Rafting the rapid streams
of Ladonas? Or sailing through
the island maze of the Aegean?
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Gazing at the Taj Mahal in the
moonlight? Or climbing Himalayan
peaks at the crack of dawn?
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Bargaining at the street markets of
Morocco? Or buying hand-made
crafts from Canadian Indians?

 Walking alongside the Great Wall
of China? Or sledging across
icy Alaskan plains?
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Exploring the haunted ghost towns
of the Far West? Or heading
for the scorching heat
of the Atacama desert?
imgFOR TRAVELLERS
WITH
THE SPIRIT
OF ADVENTURE!!!

WORLD TOUR would like to offer
you all of these and countless similar
experiences every year. The truth is,
more and more people are turning
down the traditional package holiday
and searching for something more
satisfying than just sunbathing.

 Since 2000, WORLD TOUR has
existed to satisfy these needs.
We have become first choice
for thousands of travellers seeking
out the four corners of the earth.
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WORLD TOUR
Adventure Holidays
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We’re confident that you will love
having over 100 new exciting
destinations to choose from.
Each and every one is designed
to give you a holiday of a lifetime.
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Our idea of travel may not be
for everyone, but
we think life is too
short to spend
just lying
on a beach…

So, those of you who hate wasting
your time, contact us
NOW!!!
WORLD TOUR
Adventure Holidays
16, Pindou Str, 11324,
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Adapted from: Trailfinder, Spring / Summer 2002
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img What do you think?
1. Do you know where the places mentioned in the advertisement are?
2. Are there any places suitable for adventure travel in your town?
3. It is said that “Travel broadens the mind”. Do you agree? Discuss.

img Language focus
4.1 Read the following examples.
Exploring, climbing and swimming are -ing forms of verbs
and are used as .............................. to talk about things we do.
  • I really like walking.
  • I hate sailing.
  • They prefer travelling abroad.
  • You will love having over 100 new exciting destinations
    to choose from.
The verbs like, hate, prefer, and love are followed by
.................................... to express general preference.
Do you know any other such verbs or expressions? ......................................................................
4.2 Compare the following sentences.
  • I would prefer to travel by plane rather than (travel) by boat.
  • I would rather travel by plane than (travel) by boat.
Is there a difference in meaning? Is there a difference in form?
img What would you like?

Work in pairs. Look through the advertisement again and ask each other questions to find out which

of the activities mentioned you would like to do. Give reasons for your answers.

e.g. ― Would you prefer to visit the Taj Mahal or go to the Himalayas?

― I’d rather go to the Himalayas because I love climbing.

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img Project time: Fun with friends!!!

Your school is involved in an exchange programme with students

from a school in Kent, England. They will be visiting your town

for 3 weeks. The headmaster of your school has asked you to

prepare a leaflet, telling these young people a few interesting

things about your town and giving them specific information

about the things they can do there.

 

Get into groups and use the leaflet below as a model to make

your own leaflet about the place where you live.

 

REMEMBER TO:

  • find an eye-catching title
  • use pictures, maps, drawings of your area
  • give clear and specific information
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