sorry particularly for those who 2) perceive the experience of seeing a new place as a 100 percent 3) negative one. Telling them stories about unusual encounters doesn’t 4) result in the expected curiosity but a “Why would you wanna go there!” It makes me 5) lose faith in humanity. Experience is the best teacher and knowledge is power. The things traveling can teach you are beautiful because you learn to trust in what you see rather than what you are told.
It was Mark Twain who said, “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness,” which in my mind 6) goes down as the closest to the truth about traveling. Too bad there aren’t enough people with the means to travel actually doing it. If you have the means to go abroad, you should do it despite going out of your comfort zone. You might realize why you loved it once you’re back home.
I think traveling is also the best thing you could do if you feel 7) depressed at home, don’t know what to do with your future, your life, your partner – anything. Once you are away, 8) preferably somewhere very new and unknown, you are forced to 9) adapt and meet people. This works especially if you travel alone. A new life and especially the new relationships you build, even if only for a short period of time, 10) reveal opportunities and views you never would have thought of and had otherwise.
Unit 3 Time out
Listening to the world
Sharing
Scripts
F = Finn; M1 = Man 1, etc.; W1 = Woman 1, etc. Part 1
F: I like playing music and going to concerts in my free time. This weekend I’m going to a bar in North London to see my friend’s band. What do you like doing in your free time Part 2
M1: I like to keep fit. I like to be very active. I like to do a lot of sport.
I also like to see a lot of friends. I like to go to the theater. I like to go and see plays. W1: I like to read er, books about … crime novels, for example. And I like to
go running. And … cos obviously I can’t run when I am at work, so in my free time, I like to do some exercise. M2: Well, I have two small children so I don’t have much free time. But seeing
friends is er, is one of my great pleasures. M3: I like er, coming up here to London to see galleries and theater, and
things like that. Um, I like eating and drinking a lot. Sometimes in restaurants, and sometimes, either having friends around … uh for that, or going to other people’s houses. W2: I enjoy jazz so I quite like having friends around to listen to the ...
listen to some jazz or go out to a jazz club. W3: I like to do many things in my free time. I love to read. I love to study
different things. I’m studying oil painting and different languages now. M4: I enjoy reading. Um, I enjoy playing the guitar. Um, I also enjoy er,
creative writing, um, and watching films. Part 3
F: What are you going to do this weekend
M2: This weekend, there is a large camping trip of, of all my son’s school
friends. And we’re all going off camping, which is going to be very interesting. W1: This weekend I’m going to run a half marathon in um, Nottingham for the
Robin Hood Festival and raising money for a charity. M4: I’m going to relax as much as possible after quite a hard week, and quite
a stressful week. So I’m gonna possibly watch a film and do very little. W3: This weekend I am going to try to relax a little. I just completed a long trip.
W2: This weekend I’m going to take my son to football. He plays in a local football team.
M3: This weekend I am going to er, see some friends on Saturday night, and have
dinner at their house. And then er, I’m gonna be er, welcoming some friends at our house on Sunday night. M1: I have a friend, who … It’s her birthday. And I’m going to go to the
birthday party on Saturday. And then on Sunday I’m going to go to a barbecue.
Listening
Scripts
P = Presenter; D = Dominique; R = Rob
P: Let’s see what we’ve got on this week’s ￡15 challenge. We’re going to send two people out for a night in London, and their challenge is to have a good night out, but not spend more than ￡15. So, is it possible Well, we’re going to find out. We’ve asked Dominique and Rob to spend an evening in London, and not spend more than ￡15. So, let’s speak to Dominique first. Hi, Dominique. D: Hi, George.
P: Tell us, Dominique, what are your plans
D: Well, first of all I’m going to see a free art exhibition at the Tate Modern. I don’t normally like modern art, so I hope it’s OK. Um, then I’m meeting some friends and we’re going to a concert at a pub called The King’s Head. There’s a free band playing and so I only need to pay for my drinks. Afterwards we’re having dinner in Brick Lane where there are lots of Indian restaurants. They’ve told me that if you go to one of the restaurants there at 10 ., you can get a free meal. I don’t know if that’s true, but I’m going to try anyway. Then I’m getting the bus home. A taxi is too expensive. P: That sounds great. Have a good evening, and you can tell us all about it tomorrow. D: I will.
P: Our second volunteer is Rob. Rob, can you tell us about your evening R: Yes. I’m starting the evening with a visit to a museum, too. I’m going to the National Gallery to see the paintings there. They stay open one night a week, and it’s free. Then I’m going to Covent Garden to watch the street entertainers. Um, that’s free, too. And after that, I’m going to watch some comedy. There’s a really good comedy club just near Covent Garden. It’s ￡8 to get in. I’m not having dinner. There isn’t enough time. P: Thanks, Rob. Enjoy your evening, and don’t forget to call us …
Viewing
Scripts
Part 1
Holiday 10 Best takes a journey to the coolest, the hippest, the biggest
and the most exciting cities around the world. We’ve got shopping, socializing, sightseeing, history, culture, and of course the odd beach or two.
So, what is it that makes a city truly great Let’s face it: We spend most of our time trying to get away from them. They’re busy; they’re crowded; they aren’t exactly relaxing. So, how does Barcelona manage to get it so right I love Barcelona. I’ve been here about a dozen times, and what keeps bringing me back Well, it’s the art, the great buildings, fantastic shopping, and just the general laid-back attitude to life. It’s my favorite city and I’m gonna show you my recipe for the perfect day here.
Part 2
Now, you don’t want to start your day too early because it’s going to be a
long one. But when you do manage to drag yourself out of bed, the only way to kick things off here is with a nice, big, fat, creamy cup of hot chocolate, with some lovely sugary churros.
First stop on my sightseeing tour: La Sagrada Familia. Barcelona likes to think of itself as such an individual city and for me the Sagrada Familia really sums that up.
People always think that a siesta is about sleeping. Not true. In Barcelona, it means a nice, long lunch, and that means it’s time for tapas. What I love about tapas is the way you can just try a little bit of this, a little bit of that, and if you really want to find out what it’s all about, get Juan Carlos, who’s the owner of the oldest tapas bar in Barcelona, just to serve you up a selection.
No city break is complete without a spot of serious shopping. Most first-timers will end up on the Ramblas, famous for its silly statues and being ridiculously crowded. What can I say I’m a northern girl and I love my markets, and this is the best one I’ve found anywhere in the world. Now, there’s probably more tourists here than there are locals, but that’s because of two reasons: this fantastic bar – Pinocchio’s Bar, and the amazing array of things that you can buy here. Well worth a visit.
Now, one thing that will probably surprise you about Barcelona is that it’s got beaches. Five of them. Now, they’re not the best you’re gonna find on the Med, but it’s one of the things that makes this place so special. There are two things to remember when you’re heading out for the night here. One: Don’t even think about coming out early. Nobody has dinner before nine. And two: Pace yourself. It’s going to be a long night. The way to approach a night out in Barcelona is to take a drink here, a nibble of tapas
there, and then repeat until you get tired, or the sun comes up. And that’s exactly what I’m going to do.
Speaking for communication
Role-play
Scripts
Conversation 1
A = Restaurant manager; B = Customer
A: King’s Restaurant.
B: Hello, er, I’d like to book a table for four on Friday night. Around eight thirty, if possible. A: Let me just have a look. Er, sorry, we’re completely full on Friday. There’s nothing at all. B: Ah, what about Saturday
A: Saturday, Saturday. Um … the best I can do is a table at ten o’clock. B: Ten o’clock You haven’t got anything earlier A: Nothing at all, I’m afraid. B: OK, let’s go ahead. Ten o’clock. A: Can I take your name, please B: The table is for Rodney Collins.
A: Rodney … Oh! Can you repeat that, please Did you say Rodney Collins B: Yes.
A: OK, that’s all booked. Table for four, ten o’clock, Saturday. B: Great. Thank you. A: Thank you.
Conversation 2
C = Box office worker; D = Customer
C: High Tower Productions. Paul speaking. How can I help you
D: Hello, I was wondering if you could help me. I’ve booked a ticket for the show on the fifth of June, but I’d like to change the date. C: OK, one moment. Can I just check What’s the name please D: The tickets are booked in the name of Judy Starr. C: Sorry, I didn’t catch that. Did you say Starr D: Judy Starr. S-t-a-double r.
C: OK, yes. Two tickets for June the fifth. What date would you like to change to
D: What dates do you still have seats for
C: There’s nothing on the sixth or seventh. Er, there are two seats for the eighth but they’re separate. We have …
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