Travel
In this lesson, we will talk about travel. We will share travel experiences, discuss how to plan trips, and learn about different cultures.
Part 0
Homework answer
- 381 meters
- 3.5 million
- Cycle, skateboard, rollerblade, run, visit the lake and zoo
- New Year celebrations
- 37.5 million
- Hot dogs
Part 1
Warm-up
Answer the questions
What did we discuss in the last lesson?
Where do you want to travel?
Why do you want to go there?
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.
snorkeling
/ˈsnɔː.kəl.ɪŋ/
the activity of swimming while using a snorkel
They went snorkeling in the clear blue waters.
She bought new gear for snorkeling.
volcano
/vɑːlˈkeɪ.noʊ/
A mountain that can erupt with hot magma from beneath Earth's surface.
They hiked up the side of the volcano.
We visited an inactive volcano during our trip.
waterfall
/ˈwɑː.tər.fɑːl/
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water, especially from a river or stream, dropping from a higher to a lower point
hey picnicked near the waterfalls.
Waterfalls can be found in many national parks.
shore
/ʃɔːr/
the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or wide river
We walked along the shore collecting shells.
They built a sandcastle on the shore.
see sights
/siː saɪts/
Visit and look at interesting or famous places.
We plan to see sights all day.
They saw many historic sights in Rome.
cost (one) an arm and a leg
/kɒst (wʌn) æn ɑːrm ænd ə leɡ/
Be very expensive
That new car cost him an arm and a leg.
Fancy restaurants often cost an arm and a leg.
Make up your own sentences using the words.
Part 3
Reading comprehension
Read the article and answer questions.
Teacher helps student correct their pronunciation.
May talks about her vacation in the Philippines
Last summer, I visited the Philippines for an amazing vacation. I was so excited to explore the beautiful islands and experience new adventures. One of my favorite activities was snorkeling near the shore. I saw many colorful fish and it felt like swimming in a huge aquarium!
I also hiked to an impressive volcano and visited several breathtaking waterfalls. The views were so amazing that I took lots of photos to remember them. In the evenings, I enjoyed walking along the beach and watching the sunset.
Traveling to the Philippines cost me an arm and a leg, but I think it was worth it. I didn’t spend all my time relaxing; I also went backpacking through the forests. It was a bit tough, but very exciting.
I can’t wait to go back and see more sights in the Philippines. The trip was a dream come true!
Check your understanding
What was one of May’s favorite activities during her vacation in the Philippines?
Why did May think her trip to the Philippines was worth the high cost?
What does May plan to do in the future regarding her trip to the Philippines?
Answer
- May's favorite activity was snorkeling near the shore.
- May felt the trip was worth the cost because of the amazing experiences and sights.
- May plans to return to the Philippines to see more sights.
Part 4
Listening 1
Emily is talking about her vacation. Listen and number the pictures.
Click to play the Audio
Answer
1. B
2. D
3. F
4. E
5. A
6. C
Transcript
A: So, how was your trip to Maui, Emily?
B: Oh, pretty good, mostly.
A: Mostly?
B: Yeah, it started off okay. I did all the usual things. You know, I went snorkeling right off the shore next to my hotel. The fish were beautiful!
A: I know, I love snorkeling!
B: Then I saw a hula dance you know— traditional Hawaiian dancing.
A: Sounds great.
B: Anyway. On my second day, I decided to rent a car. I wanted to see some other sights on the island.
A: Were you on your own?
B: Uh-huh. So first I drove all the way up to the top of the volcano. I stopped to take some photos on the way. And I got some great shots of the volcano. The next day, I decided to drive all the way to Hana.
A: Hana?
B: Yeah. It's on the other side of the island.
There are some spectacular waterfalls on the way. It's really beautiful. But it's a really long ride. Unfortunately, when I was about halfway there, I had a slight accident.
A: Oh, no. Were you hurt?
B: No, but it was awful. I had to leave the car and take a taxi all the way back to the hotel. It cost me an arm and a leg!
A: Oh, no. What a vacation!
Part 4
Listening 2
People are describing travel experiences. Is each statement true or false?
Click to play the Audio
Chelsea
a. She was eating in a Korean restaurant.
b. She asked the woman to help her.
c. The woman invited her to join the family at their table.
d. She hasn’t been in touch with the woman since then.
Brooke
a. She was traveling by train in Italy.
b. Her wallet was in one of her bags.
c. Someone stole one of her bags.
d. The person didn’t steal the wallet.
Steve
a. He had extra clothes with him.
b. The airline did nothing to help.
c. His bags arrived four days later.
d. His bags had important things inside them.
Rachel
a. She got sick with food poisoning in Australia.
b. She was only sick for two days.
c. She knew someone in Sydney.
d. She went sightseeing for three days.
Answer
1. T, F, T, F
2. F, T, F, T
3. F, F, T, T
4. F, F, T, T
Transcript
1. I met this really nice family when I was in Korea last year. I was in a restaurant, and I was having trouble understanding the menu. The wife came over and asked me what I wanted to eat and told me all about Korean food. Then they asked me to join them at their table, and they paid for my dinner. They also invited me to their house.
We became friends, and we keep in touch now by e-mail. They'll take me to a famous temple the next time I go back. Isn't that fabulous? I can't wait to see that temple!
2. Once when I was in Italy, I took a bus trip from Rome to Florence. The bus was very crowded, and I had to stand most of the way. I had a couple of small bags with me. One was a backpack that had my wallet in it. I kept it in front of me for the entire trip. But when I got to Florence, I couldn't believe what had happened! Someone had cut a hole in my backpack, put in their hand, and removed my wallet. Then they took the money out and put the wallet back inside my backpack. I never noticed a thing! It really ruined my vacation because I couldn't pay to get into any museums. So now I want to go back again next summer and see all the museums I missed.
3.
Last summer, I flew from London to Casablanca in Morocco to do some research on the traditional music there.
Unfortunately, my bags didn't arrive with the flight. I thought they would probably arrive on the next flight, but they didn't.
I had nothing to wear except the clothes I had on. Luckily the airline gave me some money to buy some extra clothes and things. The bags didn't turn up till four days later. I was really glad to get my bags back because I had a lot of important stuff inside them. But I had to wait around until they turned up, so I didn't get a chance to listen to any of the traditional music.
That's why I want to get back there again sometime.
4.
I was on vacation in Australia last summer when I got a terrible case of the flu. I had to stay in bed for four days and it was a week before I was feeling well enough to go out. I have a cousin in Sydney who was really kind and spent a lot of time with me until I was better. By then, I only had three days of sightseeing left before I had to leave. I saw the Sydney Opera House, and that was about it. The most awful thing is I didn't have the chance to go scuba diving. I want to go back and scuba dive there. They have the best coral reefs in the world.
Part 5
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 the most memorable trip you have ever taken and why?
If you could visit any country in the world, where would you go and why?
What are some of the benefits of traveling to new places?
How do you prefer to travel: alone, with friends, or with family? Why?
What is one travel experience that significantly impacted your life?
What are some essential items you always take with you when you travel?
What do you think are the biggest challenges of traveling and how do you overcome them?
How do you plan your trips?
Have you ever had a travel mishap or funny story? What happened?
How does traveling influence your understanding of different cultures and people?
Review
Let’s review the lesson with teacher
6 new words & phrases in this lesson
See you next lesson
Homework
Do homework
Describe your most memorable trip:
Write details of the most memorable trip you have ever taken. Focus on what you saw, what you ate, and what you experienced.
- Write and send it to teacher for checking grammar mistake (can use ChatGPT)
- Practice to speak & record it
- Send the recording to teacher for checking pronunciation
