English IV

Unit 1: “Going away”

Objectives:
- Use infinitives to give reasons.
- Use “it” in sentences like “It´s easy to do”.
- Ask and give suggestions.
- Talk about vacations and getting ready for a trip.

1a. Match each word with the correct definition.

Words Definitions
a) Arrange something ___ 1. Be away from home and not working.
b) Go abroad ___ 2. A document which means you can
c) On Holiday ___ travel to certain countries.
d) Book ___ 3. A journey by plane.
e) Flight ___ 4. Reserve accommodation, a place, etc.
f) Accommodation ___ Also buy a ticket in advance.
g) Find ___ 5. A type of insurance that covers the
h) Visa ___ costs and losses associated with
i) Travel insurance ___ traveling.
j) Guidebook ___ 6. A book which describes places for
tourists.
7. Look and see where something is.
8. Plan and organize something.
9. Go to another country.
10. A place to stay (a hotel).

1b. Match each verb with the correct definition.

Verbs Definitions
a) Go sightseeing ___ 1. Capture pictures.
b) Visit museums ___ 2. When you don´t know where you
c) Look around ___ are.
d) Go on a tour ___ 3. Go as a tourist to look at
e) Get lost ___ interesting buildings and places.
f) Take photos ___ 4. Walk around a place to see it.
5. Visit a place where you can look at
old and interesting things.
6. A short visit to a town, museum,
etc. with a guide.
3a. Match the sentences

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3b. Combine the sentences. Write one sentence for each pair of sentences in part A.

Example:

1. Jim and Ann are planning to go to Ecuador to learn Spanish.

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4a. Write sentences using the expressions from the box.

Example:

1. I´m planning to go to the beach to go snorkeling.

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4b. Complete the sentences. Use your own ideas.

Example:

1. I´m going to a road trip to know the south of Chile.

2. I have to buy a jacket to___________________________________________.
3. I need to get a new camera to___________________________________________.
4. I would like to have a lot of money to________________________________________.
5. I need to learn English to__________________________________________________.
6. I have to get a suitcase to__________________________________________________.
7. I need to get sunscreen to__________________________________________________.

5a. A friend of yours is going to New York in wintertime. Answer the questions.

Example:

1. Is it a good idea to take credit cards?

Yes, It´s a very good idea to do.

2. Is it easy to get a visa?

_______________________________________________________________________.
 3. Is it cheap to buy a flight ticket?

________________________________________________________________________.

4. Is it important to take a good camera?

________________________________________________________________________.

5. Is it important to take shorts and sandals?

________________________________________________________________________.

6a. Write the words under the pictures.

Map
6b. Complete the sentences.

1) You use a toothpaste with your toothbrush to clean your teeth.

2) You use ________________________ at the beach if you don´t want to get a sunburn.
3) Most people use ______________________ to wash their hair.
4) When you go camping, you use __________________________ in your tent because you
don´t have a bed.
5) Bring extra _____________________ with you to get power for your flashlight or radio.
6) Wear ________________________ to keep your feet cool when it´s hot.
6c. Complete the chart.

ATM card – backpack – carry-on-bag - cash – credit card – first-aid kit – hiking boots –
medication – passport – plane ticket – sandals – student ID – suitcase – swimming suit –
vaccination.

Clothing ropa Money Health salud Documents Luggage equipaje

hiking boots ATM card first-aid kit Passport Backpack

sandals Cash medication plane ticket carry-on-bag
swimming suit credit card vaccination student ID suitcase

7a. Complete the suggestions using the expressions in the box and your own ideas.

Bring more than one credit card – take insect repellent – pack a lot of light clothes – use a lot of
sunscreen

1. A) We´re going hiking in the mountains this weekend. What should we take?
B) Well, you should take insect repellent and first-aid kit.

2. A) I´m planning a skiing trip to La Parva. The weather is nice there.

B) But it´s easy to get sunburn. You should use a lot of sunscreen and take/wear
sunglasses

3. A) I want to go to Hawaii on my next vacation.

B) You should pack a lot of light clothes and take sunscreen/wear sandals

4. A) My mother and I are planning a shopping trip to Hong Kong.

B) You really should Bring more than one credit card and buy plane tickets/wear

Comfortable: comf- tubol

Should : shud shouldn´t : shudent

8. Complete these sentences. Use phrases from the box.

Should visit – can take – should see – shouldn´t stay – can get – shouldn´t walk

1. You should see the new zoo. It´s very interesting.

2. You shouldn´t stay near the airport. It´s too noisy.
3. You Should visit the museum. It has some new exhibits.
4. You can get a bus tour of the city if you like.
5. You shouldn´t walk alone at night. It´s too dangerous.
6. You can take a taxi if you´re out late.
9. Choose the correct word or words to give advice to travelers.

1. You need (check / to check) the weather.

2. You should never (leave / to leave) cash in your hotel room.
3. You must (get / to get) a vaccination if you go to some countries.
4. You don´t have (get / to get) a visa for many countries nowadays.
5. You have (take / to take) a taxi to get to the airport on time.
6. You should (let / to let) your family know where they can contact you.

10. Choose the most important item to have in each situation.

1. A vacation to a foreign country.

a) A sleeping bag.
b) A passport.
c) A driver´s license.

2. A mountain-climbing vacation.
a) A suitcase.
b) A visa.
c) A windbreaker.

3. A sailing trip.
a) A hotel reservation.
b) A first-aid kit.
c) Hiking boots.
 11. Complete the conversation with should or shouldn´t and I our you.

A: I´m taking my vacation in Indonesia. What should I do there?

B: _________________ miss Yogyakarta, the old capital city. There are a lot of beautiful old
buildings. For example, ______________ see the temple of Borobudur.

A: Sounds great. Ball is very popular, too. _________________ go there?

B: Yes, ____________________. It´s very interesting.

A: ____________________ take a lot of money with me?

B: No, ________________. Indonesia is not an expensive country to visit.

A: So when _______________ go there?

B: Anytime. The weather is always nice.

12. Rewrite the sentences. Find another way to say each sentences using the words given.

1. It´s a stressful city.

_______________________________________________________. (not relaxing)
2. The streets are always full of people.
_______________________________________________________. (crowded)
3. It´s not a very beautiful city.
_______________________________________________________. (fairly ugly)

4. When should we visit the city?

_______________________________________________________. (a good time)
5. You really should visit the weekend market.
_______________________________________________________. (not miss)
13. Look at the brochure. Write five suggestions for people going on this trip.

Example:
 You should take your swimming suit.

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5.

14. Read the paragraph about the Serena, a large cruise ship. Write the correct headings
above the paragraphs.

Electrical supply Entertainment

Fitness facilities Foreign exchange
Laundry Take it easy
Television Your room

1. Take it easy.
You´ll have all the time in the world to enjoy the view, and a cool drink, from one of
Serena´s lounge, bars, and sun decks.

2. ______________
Why not start the day with a swim (there are three swimming pools to choose from),
then jog around the desk on the ship´s on-board running track (early birds can watch
the sun rise from the ocean).
Finish with a workout at the gym, have a quick sauna, the go for breakfast, knowing
you´ve really earned that extra portion!

3. ______________
We offer three classes of cabin. Voyager, Exporer (with sea view) and Crest (with
balcony).
All classes are available in the following formats:
Single cabin
Double cabin (available with double bed or twin beds)
Family cabin (double bed + bunk beds)
All cabins have washbasin, shower, and toilet.

4. ________________
The Serena has music for every taste, and from every era, with regular live shows in
the cabaret bar by the ship´s own band, The Serenades.

5. ________________
A full range of international satellite channels is available on board. Viewing is subject
to a small additional charge. Please ask reception.
 6. ________________
All sockets are US format, International adapters are available for purchase on the
ship.
7. _________________
A next-day service is available for a small charge. Please note, this does not include dry
cleaning.

8. ________________
All major currencies are available, including those required for shore excursions.
Please note that cash purchases cannot be made on board. Purchases are charged to
your bill or credit card.

15. Find words in the texts to complete 1-11.

1. A room where you can sit and relax = a lounge.

2. A place to go for a drink = a ____________.
3. A place where you would find exercise bikes = a _____________.
4. A small room with a very high temperature = _______________.
5. A group of musicians = a _________________.
6. A place where music is played until late = ___________________.
7. A bedroom on a ship = ______________________.
8. An outside area where you can sit or walk = _________________.
9. Where plug in electrical appliances = _______________.
10. Needed if plugs and sockets are different = ______________.
11. A service for washing dirty clothes = _______________.