1. Autorem materiálu a všech jeho částí, není-li uvedeno jinak, je Mgr. Zdeňka Hrstková. Slezské gymnázium, Opava, příspěvková organizace. Vzdělávací materiál byl vytvořen v rámci OP VK 1.5 – EU peníze středním školám. Travels VY_32_INOVACE_150203 19. srpna 2012

2. Starter Why do you think travelling is so popular these days? What was the best place you have ever visited? Why? Have you ever had a holiday that disappointed you? What happened? If you could choose one country in the world for a holiday, which would you choose?

3. Listening You will hear 6 people talking about their favourite countries. http://www.elllo.org/PagesMixer/46-MX- FavCountry.htm Match the following statements with the speakers. There are 2 statements that you do not need to use. Write also the countries.

4. Akane Barbara Jeff Al Ruth Simon................. likes.............. because it gives her/him career opportunities that her home country does not.................. likes................. because the original lifestyle is still preserved there.................. likes................. because she/he feels free and independent there................. likes..................because she/he is always welcomed by relatives.................. likes................. because it can fulfill all the wishes of the travellers.................. likes................. because he/she used to live there and made a lot of friends.................. likes................. because she is keen on cultural and historical heritage.................. likes................. because she/he is interested in different lifestyles.

5. Barbara likes Japan because it gives her/him career opportunities that her home country does not. Simon likes Laos because the original lifestyle is still preserved there.................. likes................. because she/he feels free and independent there. Akane likes Japan because she/he is always welcome by relatives. Al likes Spain because it can fulfill all the wishes of the travellers.................. likes................. because he/she used to live there and made a lot of friends. Ruth likes Egypt because she is keen on cultural and historical heritage. Jeff likes Japan and India because she/he is interested in different lifestyles.

6. Vocabulary Have a look at these sentences from the listening. Think of a different way to say the underlined words and phrases. 1.Every time I come here, everybody treats me really well. 2.It's a place where I can make a living as an English teacher. 3.They are very exotic and rare countries. 4.I'm not keen on Europe for vacation usually. 5.Egypt was my favorite because of the historical values. 6.In Laos you can see livestock running to and fro.

7. Compare and contrast the pictures A B Why do you think these people chose this type of holiday? Which holiday is more relaxing?

8. Compare and contrast the pictures What are the advantages and disadvantages of each type of sightseeing? What gives you a better experience? A B

9. Roleplay – Situation 1: At the hotel A: Guest: You have just come to the room in your hotel. There are several problems: – no clean towels – air conditioning not working – no TV (it was promised on the internet) Go to the reception desk. Complain. You want a new room with a TV. B: Receptionist: You work in a hotel. Your client has got some problems. Try to help him. – the maid will bring the towels immediately – the air conditioning will be repaired tomorrow morning – TV only for a fee (2 euro /day) You have no free rooms at the moment.

10. Roleplay – Situation 2: Going for a boat trip Trip seller: You sell boat trips. Next trip: – OnWednesday, 9.00 o’clock – Beautiful small island – beach, wild birds, dolphins – 7 hours – 55 euros / person – Barbecue on the boat Try to sell the trip. Tourist: You want to go for a boat trip. Ask… – What are you going to see? (you are interested in history) – When does it start? – How many hours? – How much is it? (your maximum is 40 euro) – Lunch? (you are a vegetarian)