FOCUS ON GRAMMAR, Third Edition, Level 3

Internet Activity Student Worksheet

UNIT 13: REQUESTS: CAN, COULD, WILL, WOULD, WOULD

YOU MIND . . . ?
Would You Mind Taking Care Of That?
WEB ACTIVITY: Search the web for information about planning a vacation.

WEBSITE ADDRESS:
http://www.travelocity.com

PART ONE

1. In a small group, choose a place for a vacation. You will research your vacation destination.
Make a list of things you will need to do to prepare for your vacation. Discuss who is going to
research different things for your group. Use the following phrases in your discussion: will,
would, could, can, and would you mind...?
Example:
Ana, would you find out what the weather is like?
Eriko, could you check the price of the flight?

2. Go to the website and click on "Destination Guides." In the search box below the map, enter
your destination (city, state or city, country) and click Find! Take notes so that you can share
your information with your group when you return to class. Research the following.

a. What is the destination like? Get a general introduction to your destination.

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b. What is the weather like?

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c. When is the best time to visit your destination?

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d. What are some of the main attractions and activities in your destination?

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e. How much is a flight to this destination?

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f. How much do hotels cost?

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Focus on Grammar, Third Edition, Level 3 Internet Activity Student Worksheet, Unit 13
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Internet Activity Student Worksheet

Note: Some destinations may not have the information you need. In that case, click on any other
information that seems interesting and take notes.

(Remember: Just look at the site to get information for this exercise; do not give personal
information or credit card information anywhere in the website.)

3. After researching your information, give your notes to one person in your group. That person
is your "Travel Planner." Write a dialogue between the travel planner and other members of
your group. Members of the group should request specific things they want to see or do
while on vacation. The travel planner should use the research from the Internet site to
respond to the group's requests.
Example:
Ana: I'd like to go somewhere warm.
Henri: Me too. Could you suggest some place with nice beaches?
Travel Planner (Eriko): Would you like to go to Hawaii?
Mei Li: Sure! Could you tell us about volcano tours?

PART TWO

Now role-play your discussion in front of the class. The class can vote on the vacation that
seems to be the most fun. Remember to use can, could, will, would, and would you mind...?
in your role play.

Focus on Grammar, Third Edition, Level 3 Internet Activity Student Worksheet, Unit 13
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