PR1
1st EXTRA MATERIAL
TRAVEL
BRAINSTORMING
Travel broadens the mind (you expand your knowledge of the world) . Travelling can help a
person develop. You can experience other lifestyles.
Each place displays different cultures. You understand other peoples’ appreciation of art and
culture.
Υοu get away from it all. You increase your knowledge of languages. It gives you the chance
to explore.
You become aware of different peoples’ similarities. Some knowledge is gained from
travelling.
You get to know the local customs and etiquette (rules for polite behaviour ).
Collocations
To go on holiday with sb
to be bound for Paris (travelling towards)
To confirm a flight
to break your journey
To explore the countryside
to board the plane
To check expected take-off times
to book a ticket
To take a package tour
to fly long distance
To follow the herd (behave like everyone else) to find accommodation
To travel extensively (covering a large area ) to explore far-flung corners of the world
(a long distance away)
To travel light (without much luggage)
to contract malaria (become ill with it)
Prepositions
Cater for the traveller
make bookings on the Internet
Get informed about jet lag
get to the airport ahead of schedule
The risk of delay particularly in peak season within walking distance
Popular with walkers
to have access to that part of the airport
To check your tickets prior to departure from Rome. (before)
To spend money on transport
to be in a hurry to get somewhere else
STUDY THE FOLLOWING
A two-hour delay
A ten-minute bus ride
A one-night stopover in Venice
a swarm of onlookers (a large group)
flocks of tourists (large groups)
hordes of people (a crowd of people)
Travel scenes
A coach pulls up outside the hotel.(stops)
Tourists leave in the morning to see the sights. They try to see as much as possible.
Some tourists pick a few sites so that they can experience them fully.
Travellers ask local residents to take photographs of them.
They are usually escorted by local guides.
They ask for directions. They travel with good company.
Useful vocabulary
Departure time, confirmed reservations, family holidays, scheduled flight time,
Major airports, a spoilt holiday, indispensable items (without which you never travel),
Anticipation, happy memories, an enticing experience, a lifetime experience,
ancient ruins, sophisticated hotels, spectacular landscapes, mountainous terrain,
A quick getaway, remote areas, travel insurance, attractive scenery, return flight
How to give advice about travelling
If I were you, I would……………………………………………………………………………………………….
You should/shouldn’t………………………………………………………………………………………………
Try to ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
It’s always a good idea to ………………………………………………………………………………………...
Make certain that …………………………………………………………………………………………………….
You must never ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Are you good at Grammar?
Inversion
You should never carry all your cash with you.
On no condition should you carry all your cash with you.
You should never leave the airport before confirming your flight.
Only after you confirm your flight, should you leave the airport.
Don’t forget any necessary vaccinations if you are travelling outside Europe.
On no account should you forget any necessary vaccinations if you are travelling outside …
If you are driving in a foreign country, you should know the national highway code.
Only if you know the national highway code should you drive in a foreign country.