VIDEO GUIDE

LEVEL: Low Intermediate 1 FOCUS ON QUESTIONS

Universidad Estatal a Distancia

Vicerrectoría Académica

Dirección de Extensión Universitaria

Language Center - English Program

Discovery Channel Ultimate Journeys Maldives Part 1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21Kk3Z0yvDw

A. BEFORE YOU WATCH

In pairs or small groups, discuss the following questions.

 What do you know about the Maldives?

 Where do you think they are located?
 Would you like to visit the Maldives?

B. VOCABULARY:

 Suit: please, satisfy.

 Breakaway: getaway. A place where one escapes for relaxation, vacation, etc.
 Scattered: Located
 Pamper: treat with excessive indulgence
  Refresher courses: A course that reviews or updates a topic for those who have
not been informed about changes.
 Wine cellar: A storage room for wines in bottles and barrels.

C. WHILE YOU WATCH

Listening for specific information.
A. Complete the following chart with the information missing.

Location Total islands Sports that Characteristics Resorts

can be of the islands Characteristics
practiced on
the islands

B. Answer the following questions.

 What animal does the woman want to see in the ocean? Why?
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 What’s the couples’ opinion about Rangali islands in the Maldives?

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 Why are the Maldives considered a “recipe for romance”?

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C. DISCUSSION
In pairs or small groups, discuss the following questions.

 What did you like the most about the video?

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 Would you choose the Maldives as a vacation spot? Why?

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 What kind of budget do you need to go on vacation to the Maldives?
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