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1 Warm up
Look at the questions about India below and choose the correct answer.
1. What is the capital city of India?
a. Mumbai b. New Delhi c. Agra
2. What is the currency in India?
a. Baht b. Rupee c. Ruble
3. How many countries does India share a border with?
a. 7 b. 8 c. 9
4. How many visitors does the Taj Mahal welcome each year?
a. 7-8 million b. 9-10 million c. 11-12 million
5. Which of these activities originally comes from India?
a. yoga b. pilates c. zumba
6. How many languages are officially registered in India?
a. 2 b. 12 c. 22
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2 Visual guide
Look at the images of Indian culture below.
1. Hampi ruin 2. Taj Mahal 3. Lush forest
4. Indian rhino 5. Kerala backwater 6. Elephanta caves
7. Indian curry 8. naan bread 9. Darjeeling
Now work in pairs and put the words from above into the correct sentences.
1. I’ve heard that India has such a range of wildlife and I can’t wait to see an .
2. Jerry has always been a bit of a tea addict so a trip to sounds perfect for her.
3. He’s a big fan of Indian food but he always wants to eat it with rice, he won’t touch .
4. I think the is easily one of the most recognisable buildings in the entire world.
5. Travelling in a canoe through the nature of sounds like heaven to me.
6. Roy is a history nut and he wants to start our holiday with a trip to either or
.
7. Since India is such a diverse country there are hundreds of different that you can
try when you are a bit peckish.
8. Each year parts of the country receive huge amounts of rainfall which means you can easily visit
one of India’s .
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Answer the following questions.
1. Do you know anything else about India? Tell your partner.

2. Are there any similarities between India and where you come from?
3. Would you like to travel to or live in India in the future?
3 Vocabulary
You are going to watch a video about visiting India. First, match the words to the definitions.
embrace soul sublimely surreal tumultuous sacred soaring steamy
1. (v): wholeheartedly accept an idea
2. (n): the spiritual, immaterial part of a human being or animal, regarded as

immortal
3. (adj.): rising or going up very quickly
4. (adj.): intensely hot and humid
5. (adj.): related to God or religion
6. (adj.): involving a lot of change and many difficulties
7. (adj.): unusual, unique, dream-like
8. (adv.): completely; in a lofty and exalted manner
4 Listening for predictions

Part 1: Read the first part of the script and think which words from exercise three would match each
sentence. Then watch the video (00:00- 00:50) and check your predictions.
1
India is a complex beauty. To India’s unpredictability is to embrace her
2 3
. From snow-dusted mountains of the far north to the
4
sun-washed beaches of the deep south, India’s dramatic terrain is breath-
taking.
5
The multitude of sites and time-honoured rituals are testament to the
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country’s long colourful and sometimes history.
7
The ruins of Hampi were once the glorious cosmopolitan Vijayanagara
capital of a powerful Hindu empire. Still glorious in ruins, its temples and royal structures
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Part 2: Watch part two of the video (00:50-01:45) and answer these questions.
1. What is the Taj Mahal regularly described as?
2. What is the best way to get away from the hot Indian weather?
3. Can you name the six creatures that they mention in the video?
4. What type of plants can you see on the banks of Kerala’s backwaters?
Part 3: Now, look at the examples from the video. Match the words in bold to the definitions underneath.
1. "watch mountain birds swooping"
2. "Shah Jahan’s adoration of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal"
3. "and palm thatch houseboat"
4. "Truly a world wonder the Taj Mahal"
5. "The walls of this magnificent mausoleum seem to resound"
a. a feeling of complete love
b. be filled with sound
c. dried straw used to make a roof
d. something that fills you with excitement and surprise
e. fly downwards quickly

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5 Listening for details

Watch the final part of the video (01:45-02:41) and answer the following questions.
1. When does the heavy monsoon rain fall?
a. July to September
b. June to September
c. May to September
d. April to September
2. What can you get for 2000 rupees a day?
a. dorm bed and first-class meals
b. dorm bed and first-class wheels
c. dorm bed and all-you-can-eat plate meals
d. double bed and all-you-can-eat plate meals
3. What are the options if you don’t want to be on a long uncomfortable bus ride?
a. domestic flights or sleeper trains
b. sleeper flights or domestic trains
c. cheaper taxis and first-class trains
d. cheaper buses and second-class planes
6 Focus on language: describing scenery

Look at the two columns below and connect the phrases to make an expression that is used in the
video to describe natural scenery. Afterwards, ask your partner the conversation questions to help
yourself remember the vocabulary for longer.
1. snow dusted a. forest
2. sun washed b. beaches
3. dramatic c. terrain
4. lush d. mountain air
5. crisp e. mountains
6. misty f. hillsides

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Ask your partner the following questions.
1. What kind of things would you like to do on a sun washed beach?

2. Where is the best place in your country to see some dramatic terrain?
3. How do you feel when you breathe in some crisp mountain air?
4. What would you do if you got lost on a misty hillside?
7 Vocabulary 2
Part A: Match the following vocabulary to the definitions.
Group 1
1. smorgasbord (n) a. go somewhere in a large group at the same time
2. overwhelming (adj.) b. very strong or great
3. flock (v) c. people who are really interested in one topic or thing
4. buffs (n) d. a huge variety of something
5. predominantly (adv.) e. mostly, largely or mainly
Group 2
1. dramatic (adj.) a. sudden and often surprising
2. smother (v) b. cover something completely
3. sumptuous (adj.) c. well respected and well known
4. glimpse (n) d. splendid, expensive-looking
5. renowned (adj.) e. quick, momentary view of something

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Part B: Fill in the gaps using a word from Part A. The form of the word might be slightly different than
the word form used above.
1. I caught a of Tom Hanks when I was in New York.
2. The kids at my school were from a working-class background.
3. In the summertime the majority of the people in our town would to the beach.
4. The University of Oxford is one of the most educational establishments in the

world.
5. I used to work with a bunch of Marvel , and they were constantly talking about
Spiderman or Iron Man or whoever.
6. There is so much to do in London, it really is a of fun for the active traveller.
7. As the music climaxed the soundtrack became more and more .
8. There was a little, pricey café near my old apartment that sold the most cream
cakes.
9. The kids’ first trip to Disney World was just completely because of all the characters,
the rides and the people.
10. Whenever I eat chips, I like to have them completely in ketchup, absolutely delicious.
8 Skimming for general understanding
You are going to read about food from different parts of India. Match the following paragraph titles
to the article on page eight . Two of the titles are not needed.
• Tea and a train

• International icon
• River of hope
• Mouth-watering delights
• Beautiful Bollywood
• A culture walk
• A buffet of choice
• A glance into the wild

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India gifts you the trip of a lifetime

The A-E of India
1. With a population of over one billion India is a country which contains a smorgasbord of places
to visit, meals to eat and things to do, so planning a trip could at first seem a little overwhelming. Therefore, to
help the box tickers among us perhaps it would be easier to start at the beginning, with the letter A.
2. A is for Agra, the smallish city in Northern India that welcomes millions of tourists every year,
and why do so many of them flock there? The Taj Mahal. Easily one of the most recognisable buildings in the
world, the Taj Mahal was built between 1631 and 1648 in memory of the favourite wife of emperor Shah Jahan.
The exterior of the building is made of pure marble with various gemstones set in the stone to add beauty and
elegance while the interior contains monuments to both Jahan and his late wife.
3. B is for Bombay or Mumbai to some, a city with two names and so much more in between. It’s
a city where one cannot get bored, so why not start with a bit of culture by visiting Elephanta Caves, a UNESCO
Heritage site. History buffs will love the caves as they date back as far as the 5th century and were predominantly
created to honour the Hindu god, Shiva. After the caves, head south and enjoy a walk along Marine Drive which
hugs the coastline of South Mumbai and where you can catch a dramatic sunset if you are lucky.
4. C is for curry and Indian cuisine which is just as diverse as the country itself. If you are spending
some time in northern India, be sure to try butter chicken, grilled chicken smothered in a sumptuous gravy of
tomato, spices, cream and butter. Traditionally served with naan bread it is unbelievably moreish and it is easy to
eat a bucketload. For something completely different head to west Bengal and tuck into some shukto a hearty
bowl of vegetable stew. Made up of sweet potatoes, papaya and beans with a sauce of coconut, milk, flour and
spices this particular meal will keep you coming back for more.
5. D is for Darjeeling which sits at the foothills of the Himalayas and offers a natural getaway
for both travellers and locals hoping to escape the big smoke. The 2600m summit of Tiger Hill offers some awe-
inspiring views while the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway is a 78km course of pure beauty that your eyes will always
be thankful for. At the end of such a long journey you will want to put your feet up and have a nice hot cuppa, so
find a local tea shop and settle down for a cup of what has been dubbed the ‘’champagne of teas".
6. E is for elephants and an icon of the country of India, only 20,000 remain in the wild so to
catch a glimpse would be a moment for any person to cherish. One of the best places to spot one of these
wonderful creatures is Bandipur National Park which despite being renowned as a tiger reserve also acts as a
breeding ground for Indian elephants. Located in the Chamarajanagar district of Karnataka the park offers safaris
in the early morning and the late afternoon to cater to all tastes.
Sources: lifestyleasia.com, travel.usnews.com, hilidify.com

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9 Reading comprehension
Read the sentences and decide if they are true, false or not given. Give reasons for your answers.
1. The emperor built the Taj Mahal for his wife’s birthday.
2. The outside of the building uses granite.
3. Agra continues to attract more and more tourists.
4. There is not much for people to do in Mumbai.
5. Shukto includes various types of meat.
6. Due to their ingredients some curries cannot be made in the winter.
7. People travel to Darjeeling to get away from the city.
8. Bandipur National Park is most famous for its elephants.
10 Talking point
Look at the questions and discuss with your partner.
1. Do you know anybody who has been to India?

2. What was the most interesting thing that you read in the article? Which of the places would you
like to go to first?
3. What do you think about the Taj Mahal? Would you like to go to Agra?
4. Which of the two activities in the article would you prefer to do in Mumbai?
5. Which of the curry dishes do you find to be the most mouth-watering?
6. Are there any similarities between India and your country? What are the main differences?

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11 Language in context
In the article, the writer uses the following expressions. What do you think is meant by the phrases
in bold? Can you guess the meaning from the context?
• "Therefore to help the box tickers among us..."

• "...and it is easy to eat by the bucketload."
• "...and offers a natural getaway..."
Now, talk about these questions in pairs.
1. Are you a box ticker when you go on a trip or do you prefer to travel without a plan?
2. What type of food can you eat by the bucketload?
3. Are there any popular getaways in your country? Where do people go when they want to escape
the city?
12 Extension/homework: Indian movies

Look at the three texts below, each one is about an interesting fact about Indian life. Try to complete
each one with the vocabulary in the box. Divide text A, B & C with two of your classmates and
summarise your paragraph to your partners. Try and use different vocabulary as this will develop
your ability to paraphrase.
success / fledgling / starring / villain / megastar / embraced
A) The star
1
Shah Rukh Khan is a multi-award-winning Bollywood . Born in 1965 in New
Delhi, Khan had to move to Mumbai to pursue his dreams as an actor. He became well known
2
for working 16 hours a day at the start of his career and this hard work began
3
to pay off when he started to gain roles in movies such as 1992’s Deewana.
4 5
His popularity continued to grow as he the role of the in
movies such as Darr and Baazigar and to date Khan has won eight Filmfare best actor awards
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laid-back / iconic / effortless / multiple / infrastructure / favoured
B) The location
1
Located in the state of Rajasthan in Northern India, Udaipur has become a
location for both Hollywood and Bollywood directors alike. Despite being quite a small city, it
2 3
is an area that can boast spots of natural beauty and its vibes
4
have made it a preferred place to shoot some movies such as Octopussy, The
Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and the recent Bollywood smash Ram Setu. On top of the gorgeous
location another reason for its popularity amongst the movie industry is that it now has the
5 6
in place to make it an place to film.
grossing / relevant / goer / world-class / worldwide / engaging / non-English
C) The box office smash
1
The 2016 movie Dangal continues to be the highest movie in Indian history.
2
To date the Nitesh Tiwari directed film has made over $330 million dollars
3
and was a smash hit in China where it became the most popular foreign
movie. Dangal tells the story of a father who trains his two daughters to become the first
4
female wrestlers in India’s history. The huge success of the film came as
5
quite a surprise to many, but it is believed that the story was for the regular
6 7
movie as it told a story which was socially to so many.
Look at the questions below and talk to your partner.
1. Would you like to be a massively famous movie star?

2. Are there any places in your country that would make good movie locations?
3. Do you know what the most popular movie is in your country? Did you ever see it?

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Transcripts
4. Listening for predictions
Narrator: India is a complex beauty. To embrace India’s unpredictability is to embrace her soul. From
soaring snow-dusted mountains of the far north to the steamy sun-washed beaches of the
deep south, India’s dramatic terrain is breathtaking.
Narrator: The multitude of sacred sites and time-honoured rituals are testament to the country’s
long, colourful and sometimes tumultuous history.
Narrator: The surreal ruins of Hampi were once the glorious cosmopolitan Vijayanagara capital of
a powerful Hindu empire. Still glorious in ruins, its temples and royal structures combine
sublimely with the terrain.
Narrator: Truly a world wonder, the Taj Mahal is often described as the greatest monument to love.
The walls of this magnificent mausoleum seem to resound with Shah Jahan’s adoration of
his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, the gem of the palace.
Narrator: The hill stations still have lush forests and crisp mountain air, so use cool mountain towns
like Darjeeling and Shimla to escape the heat. Curl up under a blanket with a steaming cup
of tea and watch mountain birds swooping over misty hillsides.
Narrator: You’ll enjoy exploring one of India’s many wildlife reserves in search of tigers, rhinos,
peacocks and langur monkeys, while birds and butterflies fly overhead.
Narrator: It’s unusual to find a place as gorgeous as Kerala’s backwaters. 900 kilometres of
interconnected rivers, lakes and lagoons lined with tropical flora and if you do, the best
way to experience it is floating along the water on a teak and palm thatch houseboat.
Narrator: High season runs from December to March with peak prices. April through June offers
competitive prices, but June to September sees heavy monsoon rain.
Narrator: Travel costs in India can range from less than 2 000 Rupees a day for a dorm bed and all-
you-can-eat plate meals, to over 7 000 Rupees a day for deluxe hotel rooms and first-class
train travel.
Narrator: Transport in India is frequent and inexpensive, though not always fast. Consider domestic
flights or sleeper trains as an alternative to long uncomfortable bus rides.
Narrator: India bristles with a mind-blowing mix of landscapes and rich cultural heritage. Your
journey through this intoxicating country will blaze in your memory long after you’ve left
its shores.
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Key
1. Warm up
5 mins.
This gives the teacher an opportunity to set the context and allows the students time to talk about their previous
knowledge in relation to India. They then share their knowledge with their partners.
1. b. 2. b. 3. a. 4. a. 5. a. 6. c.
2. Visual guide
10 mins.
This stage provides students with images of Indian culture. Ask the students to match the words to the pictures
and then have them discuss the questions below.
Some useful facts about India are:
Population - roughly 1.4 billion.
Weather - mostly tropical, northern parts is humid and tropical, western parts are wet and tropical.
India has the world’s largest presidential house.
Important places - New Delhi (Capital), Mumbai, Agra, Darjeeling, Goa.
30 active volcanic areas around the island.
Indian wildlife: Indian elephant, Indian rhino, Bengal tiger, Asiatic lion, snow leopard.
The currency in India is the rupee.
1. Indian rhino 2. Darjeeling

3. naan bread 4. Taj Mahal
5. Kerala backwater 6. Elephanta caves ≀ Hampi ruins
7. Indian curries 8. lush forests
3. Vocabulary
5 mins.
Ensure students can correctly pronounce the target vocabulary. Ask them to complete the task by themselves
firstly and then compare answers with a partner.
1. embrace 2. soul
3. soaring 4. steamy
5. sacred 6. tumultuous
7. surreal 8. sublimely
4. Listening for predictions
Part 1
5 mins.
Tell students to read the excerpt of the transcript and discuss with their partner where they think each word from
the vocabulary section goes. Play the video and have the students check their predictions.
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1. embrace
2. soul
3. soaring
4. steamy
5. sacred
6. tumultuous
7. surreal
8. sublimely
Part 2
10 mins.
Tell students that they are going to watch the second part of the video and ask them to answer the four questions.
Then, they should try to match the vocabulary to the definitions below.
1. "...the greatest monument to love ..."

2. "...use cool mountain towns like Darjeeling and Shimla..."
3. "...tigers, rhinos, peacocks and langur monkeys, while birds and butterflies..."
4. "...lined with tropical flora..."
Part 3
5 mins.
The students look at the examples from the video and match the words in bold to the definitions.
1. → e. 2. → a. 3. → c. 4. → d. 5. → b.
5. Listening for details
5 mins.
Play the final section of the video and ask the students to select the correct option from below. A pre-listening
prediction activity would also work well here.
1. b.
2. c.
3. a.
6. Focus on language: describing scenery
10 mins.
To improve the students’ range of vocabulary, ask them to connect the words on the left with the ones on the
right. Ask the students to do it from memory but if they are struggling play the relevant excerpt from the video.
Have them use the language with the discussion questions that follow.
1. → e. 2. → b. 3. → c. 4. → a. 5. → d. 6. → f.
7. Vocabulary 2
Part A
10 mins.
Ensure students can correctly pronounce the target vocabulary. Ask them to complete the task by themselves
firstly and then compare answers with a partner.
Group 1
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1. → d. 2. → b. 3. → a.
4. → c. 5. → e.
Group 2
1. → a. 2. → b. 3. → d.
4. → e. 5. → c.
Part B
5 mins.
Ask the students to fill in the gaps using a word from Part A. The form of the word might be slightly different than
the word form used above.
1. glimpse 2. predominantly
3. flock 4. renowned
5. buffs 6. smorgasbord
7. dramatic 8. sumptuous
9. overwhelming 10. smothered
8. Skimming for general understanding
5 mins.
Students should be encouraged to skim through the article and not to spend too much time reading, perhaps set
a time limit if your group of learners are comfortable with it.
1. A buffet of choice 2. International icon

3. A culture walk 4. Mouth-watering delights
5. Tea and a train 6. A glance into the wild
Titles not needed: River of hope, Beautiful Bollywood
Article sources:
https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/252/
https://travel.usnews.com/Agra_India/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elephanta_Caves
https://www.fabhotels.com/blog/things-to-do-in-mumbai/
https://www.lifestyleasia.com/ind/food-drink/dining/popular-indian-curries-that-you-must-try-once-in-your-life/
https://www.makemytrip.com/tripideas/blog/darjeeling-quick-travel-guide
https://www.holidify.com/collections/things-to-do-in-darjeeling
https://wildlifezones.com/best-wildlife-destinations-for-sighting-elephants-in-india/
9. Reading comprehension
10 mins.
Students now read the article in more detail and answer the questions individually. They can then check in pairs
before the whole class feedback.
1. F - "...in memory of the favourite wife of Shah Jahan..."

2. F - "...the exterior of the building uses pure marble..."
3. Not Given
4. F - "...a city where one cannot get bored..."
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5. F - "...a hearty bowl of vegetable stew..."

6. Not given
7. T - "...hoping to escape the big smoke..."
8. F - "...despite being renowned as a tiger reserve..."
10. Talking point
10 mins. Students discuss subjects from the article and video and share their opinions with each other about India,
they also link it to their own country.
11. Language in context
10 mins.
Ask the students to discuss what they think is meant by the terms in bold:
box ticker - has to do everything on their list/itinerary not good at doing things spontaneously
bucketload - a large quantity, a huge amount
getaway - a place to escape to from a difficult or stressful situation
Once you have clarified the meaning with the students, ask them to discuss the conversation questions. Deepen
understanding for them some personal examples using the target language.
12. Extension/homework: Indian movies
15- 20 mins.
This task can be done in class or set for homework.
First, ask the students to complete the text using the words from the word bank. Then put students into groups
of 3 and provide each student with either text A, B or C. The students read through their own text and then tell
their group what their paragraph was about.
Try and make sure the students use their own words when they are telling their classmates about their paragraph.
Text A
1. megastar
2. fledgling
3. starring
4. embraced
5. villain
6. success
Text B
1. favoured
2. multiple
3. laid-back
4. iconic
5. infrastructure
6. effortless
Text C
1. grossing
2. worldwide
3. non-English
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5. engaging
6. goer
7. relevant
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GENERAL ENGLISH · ENGLISH IN VIDEO · UPPER-INTERMEDIATE (B2-C1)

1. What is the capital city of India?

a. Mumbai b. New Delhi c. Agra

2. What is the currency in India?

a. Baht b. Rupee c. Ruble

3. How many countries does India share a border with?

a. 7-8 million b. 9-10 million c. 11-12 million

5. Which of these activities originally comes from India?

a. yoga b. pilates c. zumba

6. How many languages are oﬃcially registered in India?

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1. Hampi ruin 2. Taj Mahal 3. Lush forest

4. Indian rhino 5. Kerala backwater 6. Elephanta caves

7. Indian curry 8. naan bread 9. Darjeeling

5. Travelling in a canoe through the nature of sounds like heaven to me.

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Answer the following questions.

1. Do you know anything else about India? Tell your partner.

embrace soul sublimely surreal tumultuous sacred soaring steamy

1. (v): wholeheartedly accept an idea

2. (n): the spiritual, immaterial part of a human being or animal, regarded as

4. (adj.): intensely hot and humid

5. (adj.): related to God or religion

6. (adj.): involving a lot of change and many diﬃculties

7. (adj.): unusual, unique, dream-like

8. (adv.): completely; in a lofty and exalted manner

4 Listening for predictions

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1. What is the Taj Mahal regularly described as?

1. "watch mountain birds swooping"

2. "Shah Jahan’s adoration of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal"

3. "and palm thatch houseboat"

4. "Truly a world wonder the Taj Mahal"

5. "The walls of this magniﬁcent mausoleum seem to resound"

a. a feeling of complete love

b. be ﬁlled with sound

c. dried straw used to make a roof

d. something that ﬁlls you with excitement and surprise

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5 Listening for details

1. When does the heavy monsoon rain fall?

2. What can you get for 2000 rupees a day?

a. dorm bed and ﬁrst-class meals

b. dorm bed and ﬁrst-class wheels

c. dorm bed and all-you-can-eat plate meals

d. double bed and all-you-can-eat plate meals

a. domestic ﬂights or sleeper trains

b. sleeper ﬂights or domestic trains

c. cheaper taxis and ﬁrst-class trains

d. cheaper buses and second-class planes

6 Focus on language: describing scenery

1. snow dusted a. forest

2. sun washed b. beaches

4. lush d. mountain air

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Ask your partner the following questions.

1. What kind of things would you like to do on a sun washed beach?

1. smorgasbord (n) a. go somewhere in a large group at the same time

2. overwhelming (adj.) b. very strong or great

4. buﬀs (n) d. a huge variety of something

5. predominantly (adv.) e. mostly, largely or mainly

1. dramatic (adj.) a. sudden and often surprising