2A – AROUND THE WORLD

2- Find and correct six mistakes in the review.

l've just finished Long Way Round, a book about an incredible around-the-world journey
written by two British actors, Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman. The story has
started one day when McGregor was looking at a map of the world. He has realized that
it was possible to ride all the way around the world by motorbike. He suggested the idea
over dinner to his good friend, Boorman. Boorman has immediately agreed. The result,
20,000 miles and three months later, is a very entertaining travel book that I didn't want
to put down. On the journey they have experienced terrible weather and road conditions
and they have had all sorts of adventures, including a meeting with Mongolian nomads
and gun-carrying Ukrainians. Long Way Round is action-packed and it has been a real
success for the two actors.

2B – UNUSUAL JOURNEYS

1 - The particles underlined are in the wrong sentences. Rearrange the particles
to make the sentences correct
1. We couldn't go to Brazil because we didn't have enough time to sort the visas
out.
2. I came across this old lamp in a Moroccan market.
3. The medicine helped me get over the malaria.
4. After two days in the truck the driver dropped me off.
5. I waited for eight hours and eventually a car picked me up.
6. All my friends saw me off at the airport

2 - Complete the email with phrasal verbs from exercise in the correct form.

Hi Mum and Dad,

Well, l've finally made it to New Zealand. I can't believe that t's eighteen months since
you (1) saw me off at the airport. But this is definitely the last leg of my journey because
l've spent almost all my money. When I was in Vietnam, I came across a wonderful,
antique vase n a market and I just had to buy it. lt was quite expensive, so that's why l'm
broke.
Anyway, l've been hitchhiking here in New Zealand. A lorry driver picked me up in
Wellington and (4) dropped me off by the coast in the south of the country. So, that was
really lucky. 've found a nice hostel to stay n and l've met two travellers from England
and we're hanging out together. They've been quite unlucky on their trip. One of them
had a problem with his passport, but, fortunately, he sorted it out now. And the other had
malaria. Fortunately, he has got over it now. He's looking healthy again.
l'm flying home on Sunday.
Looking forward to seeing you.
Love,
Matthew xx

3 - The particles in the sentences are in the wrong place. Put them in the correct
place.

1. Did you get over your illness in a hospital?

2. The villagers offered to look after my motorbike.
3. Could you drop off us in Paris, please?
4. I came across an old school friend in a tea house in Darjeeling, India.
5. We sorted out a lift to La Paz in Bolivia.
6. The doctor's family looked after me when I got malaria in Pakistan.

2C- DOWN UNDER

VOCABULARY FROM THE LESSON

3 - Complete the travel guide with phrases from the box

settle down best-known monuments

cultural and historical popular destination
landmark so many things to see and do

Krakow is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe and it has become a very popular
destination with tourists over the last few years. Whether you are looking for history or
for an amazing night on the town, there are so many things to see and do here.

The city has a long cultural and historical tradition and was the capital of Poland for six
centuries. lt's a small city and easy to get around. Follow the 'Route of the Saints', a trip
which wil take you to sixteen of the 72 churches for which Krakow is so famous. Take a
horse and cart up Wawel Hill to see two of Krakow's best-knows monuments the
cathedral and the Royal Castle. You should also visit the Jagiellonian University, which
is one of the oldest in Europe.
Don't miss out on the other things this wonderful city has to offer; the shopping is good
and the nightlife is excellent.

Finally, whatever you do, visit the Rynek Glowny, that other famous Krakowian landmark.
lt is the largest medieval square n Europe and the focus of much of Krakow's social life.
So pull up a chair in one of the restaurants, bars or cafés, settle down and watch the
world go by.

2D - GETTING AROUND

TRAVELLING

1 - Rearrange the words to make sentences

1) A single to the airport, please.

2) Could you tell me the time of the next train to Bristol, please?
3) Have you got change for a five-pound note, please?
4) Could you tell me when we get to York Road, please?
5) I'd like a cab far Dorset Road in Ealing, please.
6) Can I get a taxi anywhere around here?

2- Imagine that you are studying English in a language school in London. Take
this quiz in a school magazine and see how many questions you can answer.

How well could you survive on public transport in London?

1) You are at the train station and need to know what time the next train to Plymouth
leaves. What do you say?
Can you tell me the time of the next train to Plymouth, please?
2) You are in your hotel room and want a cab to go to Piccadilly Circus in London.
What do you say to the receptionist?
Could you call a cab to Piccadilly Circus, please?
3) You get on a bus and you only have a five-pound note. What do you say to the
driver?
Have you got change for a five-pound note, please?
4) You are at the train station and you want a first-class return ticket to Manchester.
What do you say?
I would like class return ticket to Manchester, please.
 5) You are in the street and need to catch a taxi. You stop a person and ask for a
taxi rank. What do you say?
Can I get a taxi here?
6) You are on a bus, but you don't know where the stop for Church Road is. What
do you say to the person next to you?
Could you help me? where is the Church Road stop?

VERB COLLOCATIONS (TRAVEL)

3 - Complete the story with verbs from the box.

get off arrived drop catch

missed take walk took

I flew to Paris once for an important business meeting and when I landed, I decided to
catch the bus into town. I thought I had lots of time. Unfortunately, I missed the bus and
had to wait twenty minutes for the next one. When it carne, I got on, but the traffic was
terrible. So I decided to get off and I took a taxi instead. I asked the driver to take me
straight to the meeting. After 40 minutes in the taxi, it was clear I was going to be late. I
asked the driver to drop me off by the Pont Neuf, a bridge by the river Seine. I wanted to
walk to the meeting because of the terrible traffic. I thought it would take about 20
minutes, but I was wrong. The streets were full of people and I was carrying two heavy
bags. I finally arrived at the building an hour later and it was shut. Then I realized it was
May I and a public holiday in France! The meeting wasn't until the next day! What an
idiot!

TRANSLATION
4 - Translate the sentences into your language.

a) There are special tickets that allow you to get on and off the tour bus when
you want.
Hay boletos especiales que le permiten subir y bajar del autobús turístico cuando
lo desee.
b) Excuse me. Have I missed the 12.08 to Liverpool?
Discúlpeme. ¿Me he perdido el 12.08 a Liverpool?
c) Could you tell me the time of the next train to Glasgow, please?
¿Podría decirme la hora del próximo tren a Glasgow, ¿por favor?
d) I'd like a cab for the Royal Plaza Hotel, please.
Me gustaría un taxi para el Royal Plaza Hotel, por favor.
e) Did you get a single or a return ticket to Berlin?
¿Obtuviste un billete sencillo o de ida y vuelta a Berlín?