Have money, will travel

Chapter 9 :

Have money,

Will

Travel !

Conservation Practice : Living in Kyoto

Robin Have you ever been to Japan ?

Patricia : No, Iīve never been there. Have you ?

Robin Yes, I worked in Japan for two years as an English teacher.

Patricia : Really ? That must have been very interesting.

Robin Yes, it was a great experience.

Patricia : Where did you live in Japan ?

Robin I lived in a city called Kyoto. Itīs really famous. It has a reputation of being the most Japanese place in Japan.

Patricia : What do you mean ?

Robin When most people think of Japan, they think of Geishas, kimonos, tea ceremony and Zen Buddhism. Well, Kyoto has all of it and more. There are hundreds of temples and shrines. It is th 22422h721w e cultural and artist center of the country.

Patricia It sounds wonderful. Is it expensive to go there ?

Robin Yes. Japan is probably one of the most expensive places to visit.

Patricia Can you speak any Japanese ?

Robin Sure. Would you like me to teach you some ?

Patricia That would be great !

Interview two students and ask them the questions below. Then exchange the information

Comparatives and Superlatives

The chart will explain how comparatives and superlatives work in English. We use comparatives to compare things , and we use superlatives to say that something, has more of a quality than anything else of its kind.

Ex. The blue skirt is longer than the green one. (Comparative)

The Nile River is the longest river in the world. (Superlative)

Canada is bigger than Mexico.(comparative)

Canada is the biggest country in the world. (Superlative)

Mexico City is the largest city in the world.

Petroleos Mexicanos is the biggest company in Mexico.

General motors is the bigger than Daimlerchrysler in Mexico.

A : Complete the sentences. Use the adjectives from the following list to make comparatives. You can only use each adjective once.

Interesting  warm pretty healthy

Beautiful  easy important popular

Intelligent  serious funny good

Paris is _________________ than Delhi.

The book is very interesting. It is ___________________ than this one.

English is very easy. It is ______________ than Spanish.

Thailand is a tropical country. It is ____________ than Iceland

This report is_________________ than the other one.

Roses are _______________ than dandelions .

Whole wheat bread is ____________ than white bread.

Rock and roll music is ________________ than country music.

Einstein was ___________________ than the average man.

The Three Stooges were _______________ than Charlie Chaplin.

This problem is __________________ than the one we had last month.

This one is good, but that one is _______________ .

B : Construct superlative sentences using the following vocabulary.

Mexico City populated  city Africa

the Sahara Desert expensive mountain South America

Mt. Everest high ocean Asia

Ex. Canada is the biggest country in the world.

Ask and answer these questions with a partner. Give reasons for your answers

In your opinion...

What is the most interesting place to live ?

Who is the most famous person ?

What is the most romantic city ?

What is the most popular music ?

What is the best food ?

What is the worst place to visit ?

Who is the most intelligent person you know ?

What country is the friendliest ?

What is the most expensive car ?

Who is the most important person in your life ?

Which language is the easiest to learn ?

What is the most difficult sport to play ?

Who is your closest friend ?

What was your best vacation ?

What was the nicest thing someone did for you ?

Situation 1 :

A : You are taking a trip with a friend and you have to make arrangements about your trip. You want to go backpacking around Europe .

B : You are excited about going on a trip with your friend, but you want to go to Asia. You have always been fascinated with Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, etc...

backpacking Eurail pass hitchhiking sleeping bag

sightseeing temples museums history

culture  Buddhism art galleries childhood dream

youth hostels guest houses visa passport

budget hotels student card airline ticket guide book

travel agency reservations accommodation transportation

Mexico, Something for Everyone.

Mexico is a country of incredible diversity. It is one of the most fascinating places in the world to visit. It is a rich mixture of indigenous and Spanish ancestry. There are over 50 distinct Indian cultures, each one has it's own language and traditions, which are maintained to this day. Tourism is one of the most important industries in Mexico. There is something for everyone. It has some of the most beautiful mountain ranges and beaches in North America. It has only been in the past century that modern technology has been part of Mexican life. Today, Mexico City, the largest city in the world, with a population of approximately 22 million, contains some the most modern and the most ancient architecture and history in the country.

As a tourist, Mexico provides everything from delicious cuisine to intricate handicrafts, the majority of which are made by hand. Each region has its own distinct flavor. The music, food, local lingo, and handicrafts all vary from state to state. Geographically, Mexico has mountains, beaches, deserts, and volcanoes. Popocatepetl, a volcano close to Puebla, is currently active and causing some concern. The word is in Nahuatl, one of the indigenous languages, meaning mountain that blows smoke. The volcano beside "Popo", as it is fondly referred to, is Iztaccihuatl, which means sleeping woman. Legend has it that these two volcanoes were once lovers and changed into volcanoes by the gods so that they could be together forever. Mexico is full of rich folklore . It has one of the oldest histories in the world. It goes back as far as 20,000 years. If you get the chance to spend some time in Mexico, it will probably be one of the most interesting and exciting experiences in your life. It will certainly be a holiday you will never forget and hopefully you can learn some Spanish along with some words of Nahuatl.

Questions about " Mexico, Something for Everyone "

How many distinct indigenous peoples live in Mexico ?

What is one of the most important industries in Mexico ?

What is the largest city in the world ?

Geographically, what does Mexico have to offer ?

Are all the regions the same ? If not, how are they different ?

What are the names of the two volcanoes near Puebla ?

General Questions about Mexico :

Have you ever been to Mexico ? If so, when? If not, would you like to go?

What are your perceptions about Mexico and Mexicans ?

Can you speak any Spanish ?

Conversation Practice :

Organizing your Dream Vacation

Travel Agent : Can I help you with something, sir?

Charlie : Yes, I would like to take a trip to Greece. I would like to find out about the airfare to Athens, please.

Travel Agent : Sure, no problem sir. I can check for

that information in our computer.

Charlie : Great! I would like to leave in about 6 weeks, if that's possible ?

Travel Agent : It shouldnīt be a problem, sir. There are three airlines that travel to Greece. You can fly with Air Greece, SwissAir, or KLM.

Charlie Which airline is the safest to fly ? Iīm not crazy about flying*.

Travel Agent .They are all excellent airlines, sir, but I guess the safest would be between KLM and SwissAir. They both have excellent records.

Charlie Is there any difference in price ?

Travel Agent :You said you wanted to fly in about six weeks, right ?

Charlie Yes, thatīs right.

Travel Agent : Well, that would make it* the 10^th of April, which is low season so KLM would be a little cheaper. Maybe about $100 cheaper.

Charlie Wonderful ! What is the fare with KLM ?

Travel Agent : Economy would be $699 return*.

Charlie What a bargain*. Can I make a reservation now ?

Travel Agent : Certainly, sir. Would you like to pay by cash or credit card ?

Charlie Oh, I only want to make a reservation. Could I pay next week? You see I get paid next week.

Travel Agent :Yes, thatīs fine. You have to pay for the ticket at least three weeks in advance for this fare. Which date would you like to leave, exactly ?

Charlie I would like to leave on a Friday, the 8^th of June , if possible.

Travel Agent :Oh, Iīm sorry. KLM only flies on Saturdays and Tuesdays from Toronto.

Charlie : Okay, Saturday the 9^th would be fine.

Travel Agent :Great. May I have your first and last names please ?

Charlie Yes, itīs Charlie Smothers.

Travel Agent : Is that C-H-A-R-L-I-E S-M-O-T-H-E-R-S ?

Charlie Yes, thatīs right.

Travel Agent :Okay, Mr. Smothers. You are reserved on KLM flight 978 Vancouver - Athens at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 9^th, reservation no. KCS65691.

Irregular Past Tense Verbs

In this chapter, we will cover irregular past tense verbs that deal with travel.

Write it !.

Write a short story about one of your holidays. Use as many past tense verbs as you can. Don't use any of the verbs twice.

I AM GOING + PREPOSITIONS

In chapter 7, we talked about the idiomatic future. For example, I am going to see a movie or She is going to do her homework. Now, we are going to use the same structure, but we can use different prepositions to express different things.

I am going + to + PLACE (i.e., Turkey, Brazil, Bangkok, Sydney)

I am going + by + TRANSPORTATION ( i.e. bus, train, taxi, plane)

I am going + with + PERSON (i.e. a friend, my wife, my sister)

I am going + for + LENGTH OF TIME ( i.e. 2 weeks, 1 month, 3 days)

I am going + in + TIME BEFORE DEPARTURE ( i.e. a week, a year)

I am going + on + SPECIFIC DAY OR DATE (i.e. Monday, May 1^st)

I am going + at + SPECIFIC TIME OF DAY (i.e. midnight, 3 p.m.)

Class Activity : Have each student make up a card with all the sentences above and fill out the appropriate information which corresponds to each preposition. Then the students exchange cards and read out someone else's card. Try to make the situations as original as possible.

I am going to the North Pole.  Lester is going to Tasmania.

I am going by dogsled. He is going by rowboat

I am going with my mother-in-law.  He is going with his cat.

I am going for 2 years. He is going for 7 days.

I am going in 2 days. He is going in 3 hours.

I am going on Monday. He is going on July 31^st.

I am going at midnight. He is going at 1:01 a.m.

My friend is going to the Sahara Desert.  My teacher is going to Siberia.

She is going by camel. He is going by helicopter.

She is going with her Arabic lover. He is going with his students.

She is going for one and a half years. He is going for 3 months.

She is going in about 2 weeks.  He is going in 10 minutes.

She is going at noon. He is going at 11:30

She is going on Friday, April 1^st.  He is going on Saturday morning.

Itinerary for a Trip

You are going on an adventure tour to India and Nepal. Below is your itinerary Look it over and then answer the questions .

Mystical Magic Tour :

Nov. 1st Depart from Mexico city

Nov. 2^nd - 7^th Delhi and Agra (Red Fort, Fadapor Sikri, Taj Mahal)

Nov. 8^th - 10^th  Jaipur and Jodhpur (visit the forts and temples)

Nov 11^th - 15^th Jaisalmer - 3 day desert trek on camel.

Nov. 16^th  Train to Delhi

Nov. 17^th Fly to Benares - (ghats, sitar concert, tour of the old city)

Nov. 18^th - 19^th Bus trip through the Himalaya

Mountains to Katmandu

Nov. 20^th - 25^th 5 day trek in the Himalaya Mountains

Nov. 26^th - 28^th Sightseeing around Katmandu and nearby village

Nov. 29^th Return to Mexico City.

Questions about the Itinerary :

When are you leaving ?

What countries are you going to visit ?

How much time are you going to spend in each place ?

How long is your vacation ?

When are you returning to Canada ?

What type of "adventure activities" are you going to do on your trip ?

What modes of transportation are you using on your holiday ?

Have you ever been to India or Nepal before ?

What are your perceptions about these places ?

Class Activity : Divide the class into groups of 3 or 4. Half the class are travel agents and the other half are clients. The travel agents make up some package tours. Each agency should specialize in one particular area (i.e. Asia, Caribbean, Europe, etc...) The agencies set up prices, hotel lists and some advertising. The clients have to come up with a budget and an idea of where they want to go. They should prepare a list of questions for each agency. The clients rotate around the agencies comparing prices and packages. Each group can only buy one package. The agency with the most customers, wins. Suggestion : If the students or teacher can get some travel brochures or pamphlets from a travel agency, it makes the activity much more life-like.

In Partners, act out the following situation in front of the class. Write a script and practice, if necessary. You can choose any city in the world.

A : You are in a tourist and you visit the Tourist Information Center for some information. You need a map of the city, and some information about hotels, points of interests and transportation.

B : You work in the Tourist Information Center of our city. You have all the information that your customer needs, including a free map of the city.

How Do I Get from the Airport to my Hotel ?

Rafael : That was the longest flight I've

ever taken.

Lucy : Yeah, and it was one of the most

crowded, too!

Rafael : I'm glad we're finally in Italy ! I

have to call the hotel to confirm

our reservations and to get

directions.

Hotel Clerk :Good, morning. Sheraton Hotel, Rome. How may I help you ?

Rafael : Yes, good morning. My name is Rafael Sanchez. I would like to confirm my reservation with your hotel for 7 nights starting today.

Hotel Clerk : Rafael Sanchez, yes I have your reservation. When can we expect you ?

Rafael : We are coming right away. Could you please give me directions? I bought a map but I left it on the plane.

Hotel Clerk : Sure. Our address is 2540 Leonardo de Vinci Boulevard. Are you taking a taxi from the airport?

Rafael : Yes, we are.

Hotel Clerk : Just tell them you are going to the Hotel Sheraton on Leonardo de Vinci. They all know the way. Welcome to Italy!