Touring a city
In this lesson, we will talk about asking for advice. We will learn how to ask for advice, give advices, listen, and respond to advice.

Part 1
Warm-up
Answer the questions
What did we discuss in the last lesson?
Look at the picture. Where are the people?


Answer
- Golden Bridge, Da Nang City, Viet Nam
- Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
What do you do when you visit a new city?
- visit museums
- visit churches or temples
- take a bus tour
- try local food
- go to the zoo
- buy souvenirs
- go shopping
- attend local cultural events
- others
Part 2
Vocabulary
Read the word, its’ meaning, and the examples
Then make up your own sentences using the word.
Student can skip the words they already know.
cemetery
/ˈsem.ə.ter.i/
an area of ground in which dead bodies are buried
His father is buried in the cemetery on the hill.
The cemetery is quiet and peaceful.
charge
/tʃɑːrdʒ/

the amount of money that you have to pay for something, especially for an activity or service
The charge for the movie ticket was ten dollars.
There's an extra charge for fast shipping.
exhausted
/ɪɡˈzɔstɪd/

Very tired, having no energy left.
She felt exhausted from studying all night.
The exhausted runner collapsed at the finish line.
glamorous
/ˈɡlæm.ə.əs/

Attractive, exciting, and often luxurious.
They attended a glamorous party downtown.
The movie star looked glamorous in her gown.
itinerary
/aɪˈtɪn.ə.rer.i/

A plan or schedule of travel, like a trip or tour.
Our tour itinerary includes four cities.
I lost my travel itinerary and got confused.
mansion
/ˈmænʃən/

A large, impressive house.
The old mansion has fifty rooms.
They live in a huge mansion by the sea.
souvenir
/ˌsuː.vəˈnɪr/

something you keep or give to remember a special visit or event
I bought some souvenirs from Paris.
She collects souvenirs from every country she visits.
stuffy
/ˈstʌfi/

Lacking fresh air, uncomfortably warm or closed off.
It gets stuffy in here with all the windows closed.
It's really hot and stuffy in here - let's open the window.
Make up your own sentences using the words.
Part 3
Reading comprehension
Read the article and answer questions.
Teacher helps student correct their pronunciation.
Exploring the city: An unforgettable tour
Last weekend, I joined a city tour and it was an amazing experience! We started at the glamorous mansion downtown. It was huge and beautiful, with a garden full of colorful flowers. Our guide told us it was over 100 years old!
Next, we visited a historic cemetery. It was quiet and peaceful, and we learned about some famous people buried there.
After that, we went to the local market. It was a bit stuffy inside, but I bought some lovely souvenirs for my family. There were handmade crafts and beautiful jewelry. The prices were reasonable, and the charge for some items was surprisingly low.
Our itinerary also included a quick stop at a famous café where we grabbed some snacks. By the end of the day, I was exhausted but happy.
This city tour showed me so many new places and taught me about our history. I can’t wait to go on another tour soon!
Check your understanding
What types of items did the person buy as souvenirs at the local market?
Why was the visitor exhausted by the end of the day?
Describe one feature of the mansion mentioned in the tour.
Answer
- The person bought handmade crafts and beautiful jewelry as souvenirs at the local market.
- The visitor was exhausted by the end of the day because they visited multiple places and were involved in many activities throughout the city tour.
- The mansion mentioned in the tour was described as huge and beautiful, with a garden full of colorful flowers, and it is over 100 years old.
Part 4
Listening 1
People are visiting a city. Where are they? Listen and number the pictures.
Click to play the Audio

Answer
A. 3
B. 2
C. 6
D. 4
E. 1
F. 5
Transcript
1.
This is very unusual, isn't it? It's by a very famous artist. Nowadays, his works sell for over $25,000 each. But I really don't understand how anybody would want to spend that much money on something like this. Do you?
2.
It's okay. She's quite friendly. She probably just wants something to eat. I'm sure she loves those peanuts in your bag.
3.
This is the best way to see the city, isn't it? You can see everything in a day just by sitting and looking through the window.
I always do this the first day I visit a new place.
4.
Oh, you have to try some of these. They are really delicious. They're so sweet. They grow them very near here.
5.
This is an interesting old place. It was built over 200 years ago. It used to be the home of a very rich man. He lived here by himself until he died. Then his family gave it to the city so that now everyone can enjoy it.
6.
I have to get some of these. I see them in all the souvenir shops. They're really amazing. And they're cheap, too. I think I'll take some back as gifts for my friends at school.
Part 4
Listening 2
Tour guides are describing some of the things people will see or do on a bus tour. Listen and circle the correct answers.
Click to play the Audio
a. take pictures of the stars’ houses
b. see Marilyn Monroe’s house
c. see Joe DiMaggio’s house
d. see James Dean’s house
e. see Arnold Schwarzenegger’s house
a. go to the Empire State Building
b. visit the Statue of Liberty
c. take a taxi uptown
d. have a picnic in Central Park
e. go ice skating at Rockefeller Center
a. hike in the mountains
b. visit a market
c. eat food at the market
d. go inside a temple
e. touch the statues
a. see a cemetery
b. go to a museum
c. visit a famous person’s grave
d. go to the museum shop
e. go to an open-air market
Answer
1. b, d
2. a, d
3. b, e
4. a, c, e
Transcript
1. Good afternoon, and welcome to Hollywood, California. I hope you all enjoy today's tour of the houses of the stars. Here we go! Now remember, you can buy photos of all the stars' houses when the tour is over, so please don't take any pictures during the tour, okay? Up on the left is the gorgeous mansion where Marilyn Monroe lived. After she got married, she left this house and moved to New York to live with her husband, a famous American baseball player named Joe Di Maggio.
Now, just around the corner you'll see a bright yellow house. Can you see it? Up on the hill? This is where James Dean lived.
Finally, do you see that big iron gate on the right? Well, this is the entrance to Arnold Schwarzenegger's house. Unfortunately, you can't see the house from here, and we're not allowed to go inside the gate.
2. We're starting our tour by going up the tallest building in New York City: the Empire State Building. You can see the whole city from the top of this building.
While you're up there, don't forget to look at the Statue of Liberty through the telescope, since we don't visit it on this tour. Next, we'll take the bus uptown to beautiful Central Park. I know the bus doesn't sound very glamorous, but I promise you, it's just as fast as taking a taxi. When we get to Central Park, we'll visit the petting zoo and have a picnic lunch. Finally, we'll walk to another famous place: Rockefeller Center. In the winter, people go there to ice skate on the famous outdoor rink. Of course, there won't be any ice on a hot summer day like today, but there's a very nice photograph of the rink for sale at the gift shop.
3. Welcome to Kathmandu, Nepal! As you all know, the country of Nepal has some really tall mountains, including the world's tallest mountain, Mt. Everest. But here in the capital city, Kathmandu, the mountains are almost always covered by clouds. So I'm afraid we probably won't be seeing Mt. Everest today. However, we are going to visit an exciting market in the center of town where you can buy all kinds of souvenirs, including beautiful wool sweaters at really great prices. As we go through the market, though, please don't eat any of the food offered to you on the street. It looks delicious, but it might not be healthy. After visiting the market, we'll take a taxi to Pashupati Temple. This is one of the most important temples for the people of India and Nepal.
Unfortunately, because we do not belong to their religion, we won't be able to go inside the temple. We can still look and touch the beautiful statues outside it, though!
4. Welcome to Buenos Aires, Argentina! This morning, I am going to introduce to you many of Buenos Aires' famous sites. And after our tour, you will be free to explore the city on your own.
First, we are going to visit the parks and gardens of the Recoleta neighborhood.
Here, we will get off the bus and walk around to enjoy this beautiful area close up.
We will also stop at the Recoleta Cemetery, where many of Argentina's famous people are buried. We'll visit the grave of Eva Peron, Argentina's first lady from 1946 to 1952. Feel free to take photos of the famous graves.
Next, we'll make a stop at the Latin American Art Museum in the Palermo neighborhood. Here, you will see many excellent examples of Latin American art from the 19th and 20th centuries. We won't have time to visit the museum gift shop, though, but we will be visiting an open-air market, where you will be able to find many locally made items.
Part 5
Pronunciation
Reduction of -est in superlatives
How we spell it | How we say it |
biggest | biggus |
oldest | oldus |
tallest | tallus |
Listening & repeat
- It’s the tallest building in New York City.
- Mt. Whitney is the highest mountain in California.
- This is the biggest shopping mall in the world.
- It’s the largest city in Latin America.
- It’s the shortest train track.
- This is the oldest theater in the city.
Practice more
- He runs the fastest in our group.
- Today is the hottest day of the summer.
- This park is the biggest in the city.
- He is the funniest person in our family.
Part 6
Discussion
Let’s use the vocabulary you’ve learned during the lesson and talk about the following topics/questions freely!
Teacher helps student expand and correct the answers
What is your favorite part of a city tour?
Have you ever been on a city tour? Where was it?
Do you like to buy souvenirs when you are on a city tour? What kind of souvenirs?
Would you prefer a guided city tour or exploring the city on your own? Why?
What is the most interesting city you have ever visited?
Have you ever felt exhausted after a city tour? What did you do to relax?
Have you ever visited a mansion or a historical building on a city tour? What was it like?
What is the most glamorous city you have visited, and what made it glamorous?
Would you like to go on a city tour in another country? Which city would you choose and why?
Review
Let’s review the lesson with teacher
8 new words & phrases in this lesson
Pronunciation “Reduction of -est in superlatives”
See you next lesson
Homework
Do homework
Watch this video: https://youtu.be/euugA_iQD2A
Do not open subtitle
And answer (student can listen many times)
- How tall is the Empire State Building in meters?
- How many people visit the Empire State Building each year?
- What are some of the activities people can do in Central Park?
- What kind of events draw big crowds to Times Square?
- Approximately how many visitors does Central Park receive each year?
- What is a traditional snack sold on the streets of New York?
