UNIT
8:
TOURISM
Lesson 1: GETTING
STARTED

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Travel plans

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What are Nick and Chau talking
about?
What place/city may they be
mentioning?
What do you know about this
city/country?

Nick: Hi, Chau. How are things?
Chau: Good. Have you made up your mind about
where to go on holiday?
Nick: Well, I've narrowed it down to two
countries – my first choice is France and my
second is Japan. What do you think?
Chau: Well, France is one of the largest countries
in Europe. Since we've got a four-week summer
holiday, you could go on a cycling tour of the
country or go on a package tour.
Nick: No, I'm not into package tours. I'd like to
visit the Alps, and climb Mont Blanc - the highest
mountain in Western Europe. I'd also love to
explore Paris, and go sightseeing in the historic
city of Versailles.

Chau: Sounds exciting! I think it's quite warm
there, much warmer than in Britain. I can just
picture you, tanned and relaxed, tasting delicious
local specialities like frogs' legs and snails!
Nick: Ha ha! That's not really my cup of tea.
Perhaps I should go to Japan and stay at a seaside
resort, eating sushi and sashimi every day!
Anyhow, Japan is only my second choice.
Chau: Right. So what do your parents think about
your plans?
Nick: Oh, they're cool. I'm glad that they let me
make my own decisions.
Chau: Lucky you. Whatever you decide, you'll
have a good time.
Nick: So what about you? Planning anything?
Chau: Well, my family … (fades out)

a. Find a word/phrase in the conversation that means:
1. made a decision
2. reduced it
3. a trip where your travel and
hotels are arranged for you
4. move around and discover
things
5. something you don't really like

made up your mind
narrowed it down
a package tour
explore
not my cup of tea

b. Tick(√) true (T) or false (F).
T
1. Chau and Nick are going to have their winter holiday.
2. A package tour is not interesting to Nick.
3. Chau is teasing her friend about eating frogs' legs.
4. Nick has decided to stay at a seaside resort in Japan.
5. Nick's parents are very controlling.

F

c. Answer the following questions. 
1. What does 'Oh, they're cool' mean?
It means Nick's parents are relaxed and open-minded.
2. What is the weather like in France in the summer?
It's quite warm (warmer than in Britain).
3. What would Nick like to do in France?
Visit the Alps, and climb Mont Blanc, explore Paris, and go sightseeing in
the historic city of Versailles.
4. What wouldn't Nick like to do in France?
Eat frogs' legs and snails.
5. How do we know that Chau's parents don't allow her as much freedom
as Nick's parents?
She says 'Lucky you' when Nick says he can make his own decisions.

2. Collocation: Which word goes with which list below?     

tour

holiday

1. summer, package, adventure
2. holiday, tourist, seaside
3. sightseeing, guided, package
4. boat, day, business

resort

trip

3. Fill each blank with a word/phrase from the list:
luggage
accommodation

price

seaside resort

sourvenirs

delayed

in advance
destination

Most people enjoy travelling abroad, having the chance to stay in an exotic city a (1) .
……………………….. . You can meet new people, learn new things, and take home some
interesting (2)……..………….…. . But before you can do that, you have to reach your (3)
………………..……, and that sometimes be a challenge! You need to make lots of preparation.
You will probably have  to reserve a seat (4)………..………….. on planes, train or buses. If you
fly, you may find that your flight has been (5) ……………… or you have problem with your (6)
……….………. . In addition to the travel it is often difficult to find good (7)…………………..……... 
at a (8)…...……...which you can afford. Nevertheless , most people love to go on holiday.

4. QUIZ
Give the names of the
following. Choose one and
talk about it with a partner.

1. The city in Viet Nam where the International Fireworks
Festival is held annually.
Da Nang City
2. A structure near Beijing, China, that is one of the
New7Wonders of the World.
The Great Wall of China
3. An island in Korea that is a popular place for a holiday.
Jeju Island
4. A local product that you would like to introduce to
foreign visitors.
small wooden statues
5. A custom of your locality that might surprise tourists.
dying teeth black
6. Advice that you would like to give to a tourist visiting
your area.
Tourist should visit my area in the spring to join some
traditional festivals here