English capsule

Unit 5: Travel

Learning Outcome: Give and ask for directions to get to different places, when visiting a new city.

VOCABULARY IN CONTEXT

PLACES IN TOWN
Match the words from the box with the places on the map.

a. bank c. bus stop e. gas station g. library i. subway station

b. bookstore d. coffee shop f. hotel h. newsstand j. supermarket

Write the name of the store where you can buy each item. Use the words from the box. Some words may be
used more than once.
Fill in the blanks to make complete and logical sentences. Follow the example:

MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION
Look at the pictures and write the corresponding means of transportation.

PAIR WORK: Guess and discuss the ways people get to work where you live. Rank them from 1 to 8.

____ drive alone ____ ride a bicycle ____ take the bus ____ walk
____ drive with others ____ take a taxi ____ take the train or subway ____ other

A: I think number 1 is “take the train or subway”.

B: I agree. I think number 2 is “drive alone”.
 GRAMMAR IN CONTEXT

Prepositions of place

Look at the map in Exercise 1. Complete the sentences with the correct prepositions.

1. The newsstand is _____________ the park.

2. The subway station is _____________ the park.
3. The bookstore is _____________ the hotel.
4. Mama’s place is _____________ Second Avenue.
5. The gas station is _____________ Second Avenue and Grand Street.
6. The library is _____________ the coffee shop and the bus stop.

The imperative voice

Choose a word or phrase from the box to complete the imperative sentences.
Giving directions
Work in pairs.
Look at the map and then read the phrases in imperative for giving directions.

Look at the map and complete the sentences. Then compare with a partner.
 COMMUNICATIVE TASK

PAIR WORK: Role-play the situation. Then change roles:

 ROSETTA QUIZ

Circle the correct word to complete the sentence.

Circle the best response for the questions below.

Match the words or phrases from each column to make a logical sentence. Follow the example:
 KEY corner
Complete the conversation with your own words. Put ONE word in
each space.

• Receptionist: Good morning. Can I (1) ________________ you?

− Nikki: Yes please. I (2) ________________ love to go to a
museum. Is there one (3) ________________ this hotel?
• Receptionist: Yes. You can walk to it from here. Just go out of the
hotel, (4) ________________ left, walk for about ten minutes,
and you will see it on your right.
− Nikki: Thank you. (5) ________________ it a big museum?
• Receptionist: Yes, it’s the national museum. It’s very large, and
there’s a lot to see there.
− Nikki: That’s great. I want to buy some postcards. (6) ________________ the museum have a shop?
• Receptionist: Yes, it has a very nice shop. It (7) ________________ books and gifts – and postcards, of
course.
− Nikki: Thank you very much for your help.
• Receptionist: You’re (8) ________________ ! Just ask me if you need anything else while you’re staying
here.

For each question, choose the correct answer.

1 Who was surprised about the variety of food on 4 Who was happy with the cost of their holiday?
holiday? A Max B Felipe C Nikhil
A Max B Felipe C Nikhil
5 Who thought the hotel staff were good?
2 Who thought that part of their journey was too A Max B Felipe C Nikhil
long?
A Max B Felipe C Nikhil 6 Who says that the weather was a problem at
times?
3 Who liked travelling with a group of people? A Max B Felipe C Nikhil
A Max B Felipe C Nikhil
7 Who was unhappy with some of the food they
ate?
A Max B Felipe C Nikhil

Track 1 - Listening practice

Listen to the conversations. Are the sentences TRUE or FALSE?

1. The woman needs to drive north to get to the airport. ................

2. The man needs to go straight on at the roundabout. ................
3. The restaurant is a long way from the hotel. ................ Keywords
4. The man knows a faster way to get to the beach. ................ Use this section to make notes
5. The man and the woman need to go south. ................ about unknown words
6. The man and the woman need to turn left to get to the market. 1 _____________:_______________
2 _____________:_______________
................
3 _____________:_______________
7. The hotel is on the road where the man already is. ................ 4 _____________:_______________
8. The woman needs to turn right immediately. ................ 5 _____________:_______________

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