UNIT 8:
TOURISM

Lesson 1: GETTING STARTED

Travel Plans
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)

1. Listen and read

a. Find a word/phrase in the conversation that means:
made up your mind 
1. made a decision: ____________ 
narrowed it down
2. reduced it: ____________
a package tour
3. a trip where your travel and hotels are arranged for you: ____________
explore
4. move around and discover things: ____________
not my cup of tea
5. something you don't really like: ____________

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?
-> He would like to visit theAlps, 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

RESORT

TRIP

1. summer, package, adventure: HOLIDAY
______________
 
2. holiday, tourist, seaside:RESORT
______________
TOUR
3. sightseeing, guided, package: ______________
TRIP
4. boat, day, business: ______________

3. Fill each blank with a word/phrase from the list.
luggage                price             in advance              
seaside resort      delayed        souvenirs    
destination           accommodation
Most people enjoy travelling abroad, and having the chance to stay in an exotic city
resort You can meet new people, learn new things, and take home
or a (1) seaside
____________.
souvenirs But before you can do that, you have to reach
some interesting (2) ____________.
destination and that can sometimes be a challenge! You need to make
your (3) ____________,
advance
lots of preparation. You will probably have to reserve a seat (4) in
____________on
planes, trains or buses. If you fly, you may find that your flight has been (5)
luggage
delayed or you have problems with your (6) ____________.
____________
In addition to
accommadation at a (8)
the travel, it is offen difficult to find good (7) ______________
price
____________
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 tour visiting your area
-> Tourist should visit my area in the spring to join some traditional festivals here.

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