ENGLISH

Unit 4
International tourism

Objectives:
At the end of the unit you will be able to:
Interpret written and oral language related to advertisements,
tourist sites, hotel reservations and travel advice in spoken and
written texts in order to communicate appropriately.
Generate oral and written language by giving information concerning
advertisements, tourists sites, hotel reservations and travel advice in
order to consolidate his/her language proficiency level.
 Unit 4
International Tourism

Listening Grammar
Speaking Vocabulary
Reading Pronunciation
Writing

Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Lesson 4 Lesson 5

Tourist sites Advertisements Hotel Tourist sites Travel advice
and attractions reservations
and amenities

Unit guidelines
In this unit you will be able to identify language used in advertisements, recognize concepts and definitions related to
advertisements, tourist sites, hotel reservations and travel advice in texts. You will be able to make hotel reservations and
describe future plans with confidence and grammatical accuracy.

Introduction: Hands on!

In this unit, you will work on a project called “Vacation days”. In this project you will create a brochure for travelers
interested in seeing the sights where you live. You will collect information on different vacation spots and investigate
the tourist attractions in that area and also practice making a hotel reservation.

In this unit you will write a 300 word essay about a tourist destination outside of El Salvador that you would like to
visit. After completing and editing your essay, you will prepare an oral presentation in which you will describe the
major points of your essay.

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Wouldn’t you like to relax on the
Getting started! white sands of Puerto Rico?
Where do I search for tourist sites in the Caribbean?
What kind of information can I find in a travel
brochure?
What would be your dream vacation spot?

Achievement indicators
I can successfully identify specific advertisement information from I can creatively elaborate a traveling brochure with appropriate
recorded material and authentic oral input. vocabulary and the required information.
I can successfully recognize concepts and definitions related to
advertisements in written text.

Conversation and more

Listen to and read the following conversation. Look up
any new words in a dictionary.
A: Hey, Mimi, what are you up to?
B: Nothing. What about you, Lisa?
A: Well, I’m going to go to an internet cafe.
B: Busy with homework as always?
A: No, actually it is not school related this time. My
family and I are planning on going somewhere
different this year on vacation, and I need to find
information about some different places.
B: I’ve heard Polideportivo Nejapa is a great place to
go with family.
A: That’s what I’ve heard too, but this time my family
Activity 1
wants to go to Guatemala. Decide whether the following statements are true or false
B: Really? That sounds fun! As a matter of fact, I according to the previous conversation.
have a tourist magazine at home.
A: Really! That’s awesome. Would you let me borrow it? 1. Lisa has to do a homework assignment.
B: Don’t even ask. Of course you can have it! Let’s go
2. Lisa is going to an internet cafe.
get it.
A: All right, let’s go. 3. Mimi suggested that Lisa go to Polideportivo Nejapa.
4. Mimi is interested in going to Guatemala.

Glossary: Awesome: great.

Homework: work assigned by your teacher to be done at home.

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Enrich your vocabulary

Look at the list of possible tourist destinations. Have you
been to any of these places?

New York, USA France

Miami, Florida, USA Brazil
Cancun, Mexico Puerto Rico
Roatan, Honduras Hawaii, USA
Argentina Rome, Italy
Peru Spain
London, England Antigua, Guatemala

2 Activity

Categorize the places listed above based on their location.

North America Central America South America the Caribbean Europe

What for?

When you consider taking a vacation and you are at a place where you don’t know anything
(you don’t know where to go, where to stay, what to do, prices), it is useful to call a travel agency.
It will guide you in planning your trip. Besides that, if there is a service that you need and the
agency doesn’t provide it, they know where you can go to get it. Call a travel agency when you
are looking for travel information, and they might even have a great deal for you.

3 Activity

Match the tourist spots on the left with the country where they are
located on the right.
Tourist spots Countries
1 Disneyland A Brazil
2 Machu Pichu B Italy
3 Esquipulas C France
4 the Vatican D Peru
5 Rio de Janeiro E the United States
6 Camp Nou Stadium F Guatemala
7 the Eiffel Tower G Spain

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Time to read
Read the following passage. Look up any new words in
a dictionary.
Activity 5
When it comes to choosing a vacation spot, do you get a Look at the pictures of the tourist spots below. Choose one and
little picky about where to go? If you have no idea where write a paragraph about what tourists can do and see at that place
you want to go, you may want to think about Guatemala. and the surrounding areas. You may need to do some research.
Guatemala has numerous places where you can have a
great time. Antigua, for example, sits in a highland valley
(at 1,500 meters) and is overlooked by the spectacular
Agua Volcano. From Antigua you can also see other
volcanoes: Acatenango and Fuego. The city attractions
include the central park, the Cathedral, the University
of San Carlos, San Francisco Church, the ruins of
Capuchinas, Casa Santo Domingo, and a jade and silver
factory. Besides Antigua, you can also visit Panajachel,
located in the Guatemalan highlands with breathtaking
views of three volcanoes (Toliman, Atitlan, San Pedro).
There you can take boat tours in Lake Atitlan. Access to
one of the best vacation spots at very reasonable prices is
only a few hours away.

4 Activity

Answer the following questions about the previous passage.

1. What is the name of the country mentioned in
the reading?
2. What are the cities mentioned in the reading?
3. How high is the highland valley where Antigua
is located?
4. What are the attractions in the city?
5. What kind of view can you enjoy in Panajachel?
6. Where can you take boat tours?

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Conversation and more

Activity 6
Listen to and read the rest of the conversation between
Mimi and Lisa. Look up any new words in a dictionary. Decide whether the following statements are true or false.
1. Lisa wants Mimi to make a decision right away.
A: So, what do you think about these places in
Guatemala, Mimi. Do they call your attention? 2. Mimi likes the places described in the magazine, but
B: They definitely do, Lisa. They seem to be very she’s not ready to make a decision.
interesting places to go, but this is a very hard decision 3. Lisa thinks Mimi needs to make a decision based on
to make. There are so many places I want to go! her budget.
A: I know, but if I were you, I wouldn’t make a 4. Mimi wants to enjoy the beach and go to nightclubs.
decision on where to go before checking what my
budget is. 5. Mimi is curious about a place in South America.
B: You’re right about that. If I had money, I would go
to Aruba or Rome, but that will only be possible
after I graduate.
A: Yeah, me too. So what kind of activities would you
be interested in doing? Activity 7
B: Well, I like a lot of things, but on this vacation I
would like to go to archeological sites, observe Consider the map of the tourist city and describe the places
nature and see some nice views… things like that. where you can do the activities listed below.
A: Hey! Look at this picture! This place is in
South America. 1. learn about history
B: That’s an awesome picture! Check it out to see
2. have Italian food
what they have to offer in terms of airfare, hotel
accommodations, and food. 3. swim
A: All right, let me see. 4. buy souvenirs

Hands on! 4A

For this Hands on! project, you will write a tourist brochure about the area where you live. You
should write it in a way that would be helpful to a person visiting El Salvador from another
country. Some topics that you should consider include lodging, out door activities, dining, and
transportation. Your brochure should explains why the area you are writing about is special and
worth visiting.

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Enrich your vocabulary

Study the following list of activities. Have you done any
of these things before while on vacation?
Activity 9
kayaking Fill in the blanks to the following sentences using words from
the “Enrich your vocabulary” section.
canoeing
hiking 1. I like __ on the mountain trails.
rock climbing 2. Mary doesn’t like __ because she feels sorry
skiing for animals.
windsurfing 3. Would you like to go __ throughout the city?
fishing 4. I like winter sports. I’m good at __.
deer hunting 5. I can never hit the ball. I give up because I’m not
bike riding good at __.
playing golf
sightseeing

8 Activity

Look at the list of new vocabulary words above and categorize

them in the two categories below: land activities and
water activities.
Don’t forget!
Land activities Water activities
Whenever you practice a sport, make sure you use the
appropriate protection or equipment to avoid accidents.
Even if you have the right equipment, make sure you get
instructions from an expert on how to use it.

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Language in use
Contrary- to-fact conditional sentences

Activity 11
In this type of conditional sentence, the past tense refers to Look at the following conditional sentences and find out if they
present or future time and the past perfect tense refers to past refer to impossible events or states in the present (A) or in the
time. Contrary-to-fact events or states are either impossible past (B).
in the present time or did not happen in the past. 1. If I were you, I would pack hiking boots.
2. If your mom knew about it, she would be mad.
Imaginative conditional sentences expressing present
3. If I had known how cold this weather is, I would
contrary-to-fact events or states have a past verb in the
have brought warm clothes.
if-clause and would + verb (or might or could + verb) in
4. If he had called the hotel directly, he would have
the result clause. Look at the examples below.
gotten a better rate.
5. If he planned his trips ahead of time, he wouldn’t be
If I were you, I would not do that. (I am not you) so stressed out.
If she studied for exams, she would get better grades.
(she doesn’t study for exams.)

Notice that “be” is the only English verb with two past
tense forms, but only one of them (were) is used in
imaginative conditional sentences.

Imaginative conditional sentences expressing past

contrary-to-fact events or states have a past perfect verb
in the if-clause and would + have + verb (or might or
could + have + verb) in the result clause. Look at the
following examples.

If George had had enough money, he would have bought

a new car. (George did not have enough Money)
If I had won the lottery, I would have bought you a
present. (I did not win the lottery.)

Activity 12
10 Activity Unscramble the following words to make conditional sentences.
1. If/ I/ my/ camera/ would/ I/ take/ were/ you,
Write conditional sentences for the following situations. 2. If/ you/ wouldn’t/ have/ you/ planned,/ so/
many/ problems/ had
1. Carlos doesn’t t study. He doesn’t make good grades.
3. If/ I/ asked/ you/ for/ a/ ride/ had/ seen/ you,/ I/
2. I didn’t do my homework. I got in trouble. would/ have
3. I didn’t know I had to pay for parking. I didn’t bring 4. If/ I/ had/ I/ would/ had/ the/ money,/ have/
enough money. the/ all/ inclusive/ package/ booked
4. Maria doesn’t know how to drive. I don’t buy her a car. 5. If/ she/ the/ would/ give/ answer,/ had/ she/ it/
5. My son doesn’t like pizza. I didn’t give him any. to/ you

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13 Activity Activity 15
Answer the following questions with your own information. Read the following true story. Think about how you would
have felt if it were you in this situation. Then match the
1. What Central American tourist attractions do following words on the left with their definitions on the right.
you know? Try to understand the definitions by reading the context in
which the words are written.
2. Have you ever gone to a tourist spot in a
different country? In 1971, a teenager named Juliane and her mom were
3. Where would you search for tourist information?
flying in a small plane. They were sitting next to each
other by the window. Juliane studied in Lima, Peru and
had just graduated from high school. The reason for the
trip was to reunite with her father, a biologist who was
waiting for them to arrive. But the plane never made it.
The small plane hit a freak storm. Juliane looked out the
window and saw the right wing in flames. She turned
to her mother, who said, “This is the end of everything.”
Juliane remembers whirling in midair. Three hours later,
she woke up still strapped into her seat in the Amazon.
Miraculously, she had only fractured her collarbone,
gashed her right arm, and lost vision in one eye. She
began looking for her mother, but all she found were
empty seats.
Words Definitions
A flat bone that makes up
1 freak A part of the shoulder joint.
2 teenager B A structure that lifts air-craft.
3 whirling C A deep long cut in the flesh.
14 Activity 4 collarbone D Unusual or abnormal.
Youth or a young person, an
5 wing E adolescent.
Match the phrases on the left with the phrases on the right to
make complete sentences. A point in the air not close
6 midair F to the ground.
1 If I were you, A he would have 7 gashed G To spin in circles.
booked a nicer hotel.
2 If I had had a car, B I would have gone
to pick you up. Lesson core
3 If I had known C I would have fixed it
about the problem, immediately.
In this lesson you have learned how to explore
4 If the baby didn’t D I wouldn’t be so
cry so much, stressed out. and understand the main information related
to tourist sites. This lesson has enabled you to
5 If Carlos had had E I would search accurately handle tourist information. With the
money, about the legal key vocabulary and the grammatical structures
requirements before introduced in this lesson, you should be ready
booking my fight.
to successfully perform the language in real life
situations related to tourist sites.

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Self evaluation
Choose the letter that best answers each statement.

1 Panajachel is located in __.

a) Central America 3 An example of a water activity is __.
a) deer hunting
b) South America b) windsurfing
c) North America c) hiking
d) the Caribbean d) sightseeing

2 “If I had had the money, I would have

gone to Cancun.” means __. 4 If I had seen you, __.
a) I would talk to you
a) money is not an issue b) I would say hello
b) he went to Cancun c) I might see you
c) he is going to Cancun d) I would have talked to you
d) he didn’t have the money to go

4. d 3. b 2. d 1. a Answers:

VACATION PLANNING

Whenever you want to make vacation plans,

you need to be very careful choosing the final
destination. There are aspects of the trip that
you need to pay close attention to. First, you
need to know what attractions are available
in the chosen area in order to decide what
to do in that place. Remember to keep in
mind that admission fees are extra expenses.
Transportation is another aspect that needs
to be considered. Also be sure to take all the
necessary legal documents.

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Are you going to the carnival this year?
Getting started!

What is your favorite place to vacation?

What are the main attractions for your favorite
vacation spot?
Where is Machu Pichu located?

Achievement indicators
I can understand and write down details about tourist sites from I can read and write down major tourist sites in maps and other texts.
audio sources. I can write a 300-word essay on a country’s tourist attractions with
I can politely and respectfully ask for and give information on coherence and grammatical accuracy.
tourist sites. I can identify main ideas and key information on a country’s tourist
I can scan names and places of country’s’ tourist attractions from attractions and festivities from recorded material.
maps and articles.
B: Well, my family and I prefer water attractions over
Conversation and more land attractions. We would like to have access to
a beautiful beach, be able to go jet skiing, whale
Listen to and read the conversation between a tourist and watching, scuba diving, and windsurfing.
a travel agent. Look up any new words in a dictionary. A: Excellent! The best place for you to go would
be Freeport, Bahamas. We have great deals on
A: Thank you for calling Travel Dreams, this is Kevin airfare and hotel rates, and you can do all of those
speaking. How can I help you today? activities and more.
B: My name is Marcos, and I would like to take a tour B: Great, could you tell me about ticket prices and
in the Caribbean. lodging there?
A: No problem, it will be my pleasure to assist you. A: Sure.
B: Thank you, I appreciate that.
A: Do you have any place in mind that you would like
to visit?
B: That’s the thing, I have no clue about the
Activity 1
Caribbean. I don’t even know where to find it on
the map. That’s how lost I am. Answer the following questions about the previous conversation.
A: Ok, no problem. The Caribbean is a major tourist
1. What is the name of the agent?
destination, and I have good deals to some of
the places including the Dominican Republic, 2. What kind of agency is Marcos calling?
the Bahamas, Barbados, Aruba, Puerto Rico, the 3. Where does Marcos want to take a tour to?
Cayman Islands and more. What would you like 4. Where does the agency have good deals for?
to do on your vacation? 5. What does Marcos and his family want to do?

Glossary:
Airfare: prices for plane tickets.
Lodging: hotel accommodation.

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Enrich your vocabulary

Study the list of attractions that you can find in the Bahamas.
Can you find these attractions anywhere else?

beaches train rides

boat rides casinos
body surfing skateboard parks
kayaking dog sledding
caves bird watching
rain forests scuba diving
aquariums snorkeling
hunting surfing


art galleries
safaris


concert
deep sea fishing
Activity 3
carnivals dinner cruises Choose the letter that best completes the statements below.
zoos car shows 1. I love to go to __ because they are colorful, full of
fishing wine tasting festivals people and fun.
waterfalls A. bird watching
national and state parks B. carnivals
C. surfing
2. My father likes to go to __. He likes the constant

2 Activity
humid weather.
A. fishing
B. bridges
Categorize the vocabulary list above into events, places and
activities. C. rain forests
3. My brother likes to go on __ because he likes seeing
Events Places Activities animals in their natural habitat.
A. carnivals
B. fishing
C. safaris
4. My mom loves sea life, so __ is the best thing for her.
A. bird watching
B. scuba diving
Don’t forget! C. hunting
5. I like __. I love the sound of the water and the
breeze created by the fall.
If you ever want to go scuba diving, remember that you
need to get certified. If you are already certified, make A. caves
sure you follow the guide’s instructions. One of the B. fishing
main recommendations is to stay close to the rest of C. waterfalls
the group while under water.

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Time to read
Read the following brochure about a tourist spot in
Tampa, Florida.

Discover a more wonderful world!

... One where you feel a giraffe’s tongue on your hand
and tame a floorless dive roller coaster. Where wildlife
roams and the exotic comes to life. Where you play with
mythical metal beasts and the jungle plays with you.
Where you uncover the explorer in you and discover the
world of Busch Gardens!
Plunge into adventure and see the world from a
different perspective.

ROLLER COASTER DIVES AND DIVERSION IN THE TROPICAL JUNGLE

SHEIKRA TANGANYIKA TIDED WAVE
America’s first dive roller coaster is the Sheikra. It is 200 A jungle journey that ends in a drenching 55-foot
feet high and falls ninety feet straight down. It is floorless! drop off is the Tanganyika Tided Wave.
STANLEY FALLS KARIBA MARKET PLACE
This fun-filled long slide takes riders of all ages on a wet Remember your day with a Sheikra souvenir for
and wild trip. sale at the Kariba Market Place.
ZAMBIA SMOKE HOUSE SWEET TREATS
This indoor-outdoor restaurant serves mouth-watering This is a place to cool off and watch the animals
barbecue. play while enjoying delicious homemade ice
cream and other sweet treats.

4 Activity
Hands on! 4B
Answer the following questions about the brochure.
1. Where is the tourist spot located? Decide on an English speaking country that
you would like to visit. Once you have decided
2. What is the name of the place?
where you would like to go, you should begin
3. What can you do in that place? to investigate. Do some research and find the
4. How high is the Sheikra? names of hotels, tourist attractions, and the best
5. What is the Zambia Smoke House? time of year for traveling to that place. Use online
resources to find specific information for tourists.

5 Activity

Match the following needs on the left with the places on the right.

Needs Places
1 I want to experience the highest roller coaster. A Kariba Market Place
2 I’m hungry. Where can I get food? B Sheikra
3 I want to buy a keychain for my dad. C Zambia Smoke House

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Conversation and more

Listen and read the conversation between two men
Activity 6
talking about a vacation spot. Look up any new words in
a dictionary. Decide whether the following statements are true or false.
1. Manuel is going to Brazil.
A: Hey, I heard you are going on vacation next week.
Where are you going, Chalio? 2. Manuel would like to see Carnival.
B: Yes, I am. This time I’m going to Brazil. I’ve wanted 3. Chalio is going to go to Carnival.
to go to Brazil for a long time, Manuel. 4. Manuel doesn’t have enough money to go to Carnival.
A: Cool! I would like to go there, too. But I want to go 5. Chalio has a Brazilian last name.
when they have Carnival. 6. Carnival is in June.
B: Actually, that’s the main reason I’m going next
week. I want to see the festival this year. 7. Carnival is celebrated 40 days before Easter.
A: I didn’t know it was around this time of the year. 8. People don’t celebrate New Year’s Eve in Brazil.
What are the dates for Carnival?
B: Carnival is held 40 days before Easter. It marks the
beginning of Lent.
A: Oh! I’ve saved some money, but I don’t think I have Activity 7
enough to go. I think that by the end of the year
I might have enough. Do they celebrate Answer the following questions about the conversation.
New Year’s Eve?
B: Yeah! If you spend New Year’s Eve there, you will 1. What is the conversation about?
see that it is a major event in Rio. It’s celebrated with 2. Who are the two characters in the conversation?
concerts and firework displays all around the city. 3. When will Manuel probably go to Brazil?
A: You know so much about Brazil. Why is that?
4. What festivities are mentioned in the conversation?
B: My parents are Brazilian. My last name is Souza?
5. How do Brazilians celebrate New Year’s Eve?

Activity 8
Complete the following sentences using the words given below.

huge Lent display

Easter spend

1. We celebrate __ in El Salvador.
2. My brother travelled in a __ ship to Brazil.
3. __comes before Easter.
4. My mom loves the firework __ on New Year’s Eve.
5. I always __ Easter with my parents.

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Time to read
Read the following short passages about carnivals in
South America. Look up any new words in a dictionary.
Activity 9
South America festivals Answer the following questions about the previous passages.

Barranquilla’s Carnival 1. What country does Barranquilla belong to in

This is an event that is considered the second largest South America?
carnival in South America and takes place in Colombia. 2. How do people in Barranquilla celebrate carnival?
The grand parade of Barranquilla’s carnival has it all -
group after group of folkloric dancers and singers wearing 3. Where in Bolivia do the carnival’s activities take place?
colorful costumes, very unique floats or carriages as the 4. How long is the Rio de Janeiro carnival?
locals call them, and exotic music.
5. What are two carnivals in South America celebrated
Carnival in Bolivia around the same time?
Bolivia’s carnival activities take place mainly in Oruro,
Santa Cruz, Tarija and La Paz. The activities generally
have more religious content. The devil dance in Oruro is
traditional and unforgettable.
Activity 10
Rio de Janeiro Carnival
Carnaval, as spelled in Portuguese, is a four day Answer the following questions with your own information.
celebration. It is carried out forty days before Easter.
1. What is a famous carnival in El Salvador?
Carnival in Venezuela
Carnival is one of the most anticipated and celebrated 2. When is it celebrated?
events of the year in Venezuela. It usually takes place in 3. What are the activities celebrated at the carnival?
the month of February, as it takes place forty days before
Easter Sunday. 4. Would you recommend that carnival as a
tourist attraction?
5. Which of the carnivals mentioned above would you
like to go to? Why?

Activity 11
Using the festivals in South America as an example, write a
short paragraph describing a famous carnival in El Salvador.

Glossary: Parade: a big amount of people walking together around the city.
Carried out: celebrated.
Take place: place or time of celebration.

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Language in use
“Want to” vs. “would like to” Examples:
“Want to” and “would like to” express a desire someone I want some information about the attractions.
has toward something. The difference between the two (Informal)
is that “would like to” expresses desire in a more formal, I would like to get information about the attractions,
polite and respectful way. While “want to” is used in please. (Very formal)
more informal contexts. Use it with family and friends.

Use “would like to” in more formal contexts. Look at the
examples below.

Affirmative statement She would like to drink some tea.

Negative statement She wouldn’t like to drink soda.
Question Would she like to drink coffee?

12 Activity Activity 14
Use “want” or “would” to complete the following sentences Choose whether the following sentences are formal or informal.
and questions.
1. I would like to buy some flowers from that shop.
1. I ___ to have a hamburger.
A. Formal
2. ___ you like to have a chicken salad?
B. Informal
3. I ___ some salt.
2. I want to eat pizza this evening with my family.
4. My mom ___ like some more juice.
A. Formal
5. Do you ___ to go to the movies?
B. Informal
6. I ___ to go to the Rio de Janeiro Carnival.
3. He wants to play tennis with me on Friday.
A. Formal
B. Informal

13 Activity 4. They want to watch a movie at the movie theater

this weekend.
A. Formal
Correct the following questions.
B. Informal
1. Do you like more soup? 5. I would like a glass of water, please.
2. Would you want some tickets?
A. Formal
3. Do you would want to see a movie?
B. Informal
6. Our friends want to visit Pyeontaek one weekend.
A. Formal
B. Informal

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15 Activity Activity 17
Choose which characters go with the following dialogues. Also Look at the following pictures and write sentences using either
decide if the dialogues are formal or informal. “want to” or “would like to”.

A. customer-car rental agent B. customer-travel agent

C. friend-friend

Dialogue 1
A: I would like to get some information about
lodging, please.
B: Sure! No problem. What kind of amenities would
you be interested in?

Dialogue 2
A: I am off today, and I want to go to the movies. Do
you want to come?
B: Yeah! Let’s go. I want to watch a horror movie.
What do you want to watch?

Dialogue 3
A: Hello, I’m travelling to Guatemala City, and I would
like to rent a vehicle. Could you help me with that?
B: I’ll be glad to assist you. How many days would you
like to rent the vehicle?

16 Activity

Match the attractions on the left with the countries in which

they are located on the right. Then mention two attractions
you would like to go to and why.
Lesson core
Attractions Country
1 Mount Everest A the United States
Throughout this lesson you’ve been introduced
2 Niagara Falls B Peru to vocabulary related to international tourist
3 the Eiffel Tower C China attractions and festivities. Now you can distinguish
4 Disneyland D Canada polite expressions from regular expressions. This
5 Machu Pichu E France lesson has enabled you to appropriately use the
language depending on the environment you are in.

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Self evaluation
Choose the letter that best answers each statement.

1 The Rio de Janeiro Carnival is

celebrated __. 3 If you need tourist information, you
should tell the travel agent:
a) in the Amazon a) Give me tourist information.
b) 40 days before Easter b) I want tourist information.
c) in Venezuela c) Tourist information, now.
d) in Peru d) I would like some tourist information,
please.

2 The term “loading” means __.

a) camping 4 I __ like more information about the ticket
prices, please.
b) hotel accomodation a) would

c) backpacking b) need

d) tent c) would to
d) will

4. a 3. d 2. b 1. b Answers:

THE IMPORTANCE OF FESTIVALS

Unit guidelines
In this unit you will be able to identify language used in advertisements, recognize concepts and definitions related to
advertisements, tourist sites, hotel reservations and travel advice in texts. You will be able to make hotel reservations with
confidence and grammatical accuracy and be able to describe future plansEvents and carnivals
with grammatical are considered more
accuracy.
important now than in the past, and governments
are supporting such events as a strategy for
Introduction: Hands on! economic growth and as a key for promoting
the country internationally. Depending on the
In this unit, you will work on a project called “Vacation days”. In this project you will collect information on a variety
scalespot,
of vacation spots, create a brochure that represents your ideal vacation of the festival, the
investigate country
tourist will be in
attractions more
that
area, book a hotel room for your stay, make a flyer representing theinternationally
country or arearecognized andchoosing
that you are more people
to visit and
recommend your vacation spot to other people. By the end of thewill want you
project, to visit.
will Having big festivals
feel confident not only
and have the ability
to plan your own vacation in your future. entertains and promotes the culture but also
contributes to better peoples lives through the
income that is generated.

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Did you remember to make the
Getting started! hotel reservations?
What kind of hotel do you like to stay in?
What do you need to check in at a hotel?
What do you need in a bedroom?

Achievement indicators
I can clearly recognize language related to hotel reservations and travel I can write original conversations using the appropriate vocabulary
advice from live and recorded information. and expressions.
I can successfully recognize concepts and definitions related to hotel
reservations in written text.

B: All right! That sounds good.

Would you tell me
Conversation and more about the room amenities and the nightly rate?
Listen to and read the following conversation. Look up
any new words in a dictionary.

A: Hello, this is David. How can I help you?

B: I would like to get some information, please.
Activity 1
A: I would be more than happy to assist you. May I Decide whether the following statements are true or false.
have your name?
B: You bet. My name is Oscar, and I want to go to 1. Oscar needs to book a flight to Disneyland.
Disneyland. It will be me, my wife and our two 2. He is traveling with his wife and two kids.
year old twins. 3. The agent suggested that Oscar book a room at the
A: Since you are traveling with kids, I would suggest Regal Sun Resort.
that you book a room at the Regal Sun Resort. It’s 4. The hotel is far from Disneyland.
one of our last minute deals.
B: Could you tell me how far it is from Disneyland 5. The hotel offers shuttle service to nearby attractions.
and what it offers?
A: It is across the street from Disneyland. The hotel
provides shuttle service to the theme parks. It also
includes two outdoor pools, basketball and sand
Activity 2
volleyball courts, and a fitness center. The children’s
aquatic playground has a zero-entry pool, water Answer the following questions about the conversation.
cannons and a waterfall. The popular interactive 1. What is the name of the agent?
children’s area in the lobby has a Nintendo Wii. 2. What is shuttle service?
Bedtime stories are read there and milk and cookies
are served in the afternoons. It’s a great place for kids. 3. What are the features of the hotel mentioned?

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Enrich your vocabulary

Study the list of amenities and places you can have access
to in a hotel in Orlando, Florida. Are these the kinds of
Activity 3
things you look for in a hotel?
Categorize the words from the vocabulary list in the following
lake view restaurant three categories: hotel amenities, room amenities and
local attractions.
babysitting and cribs
parking Hotel amenities Room amenities Local
attractions
room service
basketball and sand volleyball courts
lobby bar
cable/satellite TV
jacuzzi
coffee/tea maker
hair dryer
outdoor pools
refrigerators
kitchenette
complimentary wireless internet access
24-hour food court
lighted tennis courts
twisting waterslide and jacuzzi
Disney Quest
Disney Typhoon Lagoon
Disneyworld

4 Activity

Match the following words on the left with their definitions on the right.
Words Definitions
1 babysitting A Swimming pools that are located outside
2 parking B An electrical appliance used to dry hair.
3 room service C An appliance that keeps food or other items cool.
4 basketball court D An appliance that makes coffee or tea.
5 lobby E A television that comes with cable or satellite TV.
6 cable/satellite TV F A whirlpool bath; a recreational bathing tub or pool.
7 coffee/tea maker G An area used to park cars.
8 hair dryer H An area especially built for playing basketball.
9 outdoor pools I Tennis courts that are lighted for night games.
10 refrigerator J A waiting room.
11 lighted tennis courts K Service provided to guests in their hotel rooms.
12 jacuzzi L To care for children during while the parents are away.

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Time to read
Read the following hotel description. Look up any new
words in a dictionary.
Activity 6
Bally’s Las Vegas is located in the center of the Strip Answer the following questions based on the previous reading.
in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is adjacent to the Paris Hotel 1. What is the name of the hotel?
and Casino and Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino.
McCarran International Airport is four miles away. 2. Where is it located?
Dining venues at Bally’s Las Vegas include Old World 3. What kind of food does Old World al Dente offer?
al Dente restaurant that offers Italian cuisine prepared 4. What kind of spa services do they offer?
using traditional Sicilian techniques. Bally’s Steakhouse
presents slow-roasted aged beef and seafood entrees. 5. What days are the pools open?
The spa at Bally’s offers wet and dry saunas and spa tubs.
Treatments include deep-tissue massage and mineral
body wraps. The casino offers poker games, roulette,
craps and blackjack tables. The hotel has a seasonal
outdoor pool and spa tub open seven days a week.
Activity 7
Private cabanas contain televisions, telephones and Answer the following questions with your own information.
refrigerators. The casino offers 67,000 square feet of
gaming action. Bally’s Las Vegas is the only Strip hotel 1. Have you ever stayed in a hotel?
that boasts tennis courts. 2. What kinds of hotels can you find near your
city or community?
3. What kinds of amenities do they offer?
4. Are they close any tourist attractions?
5. Do they offer shuttle service to any nearby destinations?

Activity 8
Make a list of the hotel and room amenities that you look for
in a hotel when you travel.

Don’t forget!

When a hotel offers shuttle service to nearby attractions,

it is always important to ask if the shuttle is complimentary
or if it has an extra charge. In case the shuttle service has
an extra charge, make sure you ask the cost per person,
if children are free, and also if it is a round trip service to
5 Activity the attractions.

Make a list of the hotel amenities offered at Bally’s Las Vegas.

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Conversation and more

Listen to and read the following conversation. Look up
Activity 9
any new words in a dictionary. Answer the following questions about the previous conversation.
A: Hello, Oaks Hotel, this is Raul. How may I help 1. What is the conversation about?
you today? 2. What are the names of the characters?
B: Yes, my name is Diana, and I’ve been looking 3. What is the name of the hotel?
at your hotel on the internet and I need some
information. 4. What kind of view does Diana need?
A: It will be my pleasure to help. What is the occasion? 5. What is the reason for the trip?
B: I’m getting married in November and I would
love to spend my honeymoon in your Premier
Fallsview Suite, but I would like to double check
that it comes with a jacuzzi in the room. Could
you check that for me, please?
A: Actually, that’s our top quality room at the hotel
Activity 10
and it does come with a jacuzzi in the room. It has
one king size bed with a sofa in the living room Decide whether the following statements are true or false.
area. It is located on the nineth floor. It has floor-to- 1. The hotel is located in the Caribbean.
ceiling windows with a full view of the Canadian
Horseshoe Falls, a small writing desk, TV with 2. Diana is getting married in November.
premium cable channels and pay-per-view movies, 3. She checked the hotel before calling.
telephone, clock radio and coffee maker. 4. She will get a room with a waterfall view.
B: That sounds perfect. And it has to be
non-smoking please. 5. She needs a room with a jacuzzi.
A: No problem.
B: Ok, I’d like to book the room under the name Frank
Smith from November 27th to December 3rd.

What for?

Refrigerators have become a very important room

amenity. People use them to keep their drinks
cold, or in some cases people require refrigerators
inside their rooms to keep their medicine at a cool
temperature. If you are going to stay in a hotel
and you need a refrigerator, make sure to request
it at the time of booking your reservation. Not all
rooms include them.

Glossary: Suite: a big room that has a sleeping area along with a separate living area,
Floor to ceiling windows: big windows that go from the floor to the ceiling with the normally in the living area there is a sofa that folds into a bed.
purpose of having the best view.

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Enrich your vocabulary

Study the following list of words and phrases that can be used when making a hotel reservation.

toiletries guest complaints

fitness center refund
valet parking sold out
electronic/magnetic keys minimum check in age
air conditioning pet friendly hotel
housekeeping prepaid reservation
star rating non-refundable rate

11 Activity Activity 12
Choose the letter that best answers the following statements. Complete the following statements with words from
the”Enrich your vocabulary” section above.
1. I need to set up a hotel reservation, but I don’t know
what my options are. I’m going to call the __. 1. The hotel I stayed at was dirty. I want to send a __.
A. a hotel operator 2. I am sorry to tell you but this hotel doesn’t have
B. car rental agency rooms available for tonight. It is __.
C. travel agency 3. I’m calling to cancel my reservation. Can I get a __
on my credit card?
2. I got married five years ago, and I would like to
celebrate my __ at your hotel. 4. I’ll be staying at your hotel for fifteen days. Do you
offer __?
A. honeymoon
5. I want to stay at your hotel but I am seventeen. What
B. anniversary
is your __?
C. birthday
3. Unfortunately we can’t guarantee a refrigerator in
the room, but we can send __. Hands on! 4C
A. a special request
B. a fax Anytime you are traveling in an English speaking
C. an email country, it is important to feel comfortable making
4. I don’t want to go to the restaurant for food and a hotel reservation over the phone. Choose one of
drinks. I need __. the hotels or hostels that you have found in the place
A. wireless internet where you would like to visit. You may invent the
information below or collect the actual information
B. breakfast buffet
from the hotel via email.
C. room service For this activity, you will write a conversation
5. You need to pay in advance for your room because between you and the receptionist to book a room. In
this is a __. the conversation make sure to gather the following
A. non- refundable reservation information: Are there rooms available? How much
B. prepaid reservation does it cost? What time is check-in and check-out?
C. non- bookable reservation
Where is the hotel or hostel located? You will also
need to tell the receptionist what kind of lodging you
are looking for, how long you will be staying and the
number of people traveling with you.

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Language in use
Phrasal verbs Activity 13
Phrasal verbs are a group of multi-word verbs made from Complete the following sentences using the phrasal verbs
a verb plus another word or words. Many people refer to given below.
all multi-word verbs as phrasal verbs. Phrasal verbs can
be intransitive (they have no object) or transitive (they stayed up showed up grow up
have an object). The structure of the sentence is different got away laugh at me
in each case.
1. She __at noon.
Intransitive phrasal verbs (no object) 2. What do you want to do when you __?
Intransitive phrasal verbs are defined as phrasal verbs
that cannot or do not take objects. The preposition must 3. I hooked a fish but it __.
directly follow the verb. Study the examples below. 4. We__ until midnight doing homework.
I get up at 9:00 a.m. 5. Don’t __ me!
My car broke down on the interstate. (malfunction)
The rain finally let up enough to take out the trash.
(wasn’t as heavy)
Our neighbor recently passed away. (die) Activity 14
Transitive verbs (with an object) Identify the phrasal verbs in the following sentences.
When phrasal verbs are transitive, they have a direct
object. They can usually be separated into two parts. 1. My mother switched the TV off this morning.
The object may be after the verb or after the preposition. 2. I believe in ghosts.
Study the examples below.
3. We will have to wait for the bus at the corner.
Turn on the lights when you leave the house. 4. Elsa is going to look after the children.
Turn the lights on when you leave the house.
5. The music is too loud. Turn it down.
6. Put the box down to open the door.
7. I’ll pick you up at 6 p.m.
8. He couldn’t make it work because his car broke down.
9. I don’t like to get up early.
10. Buckle your seatbelt up.

Activity 15
Based on your own experience, what are the main factors that
determine where you choose to stay on your vacation? (e.g.,
price, location, hotel amenities, room decor, hotel reputation,
etc.) Why?

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16 Activity

Choose the letter that best completes the following statements.

1. This hotel is one of the best in the city, and the
employees try to roll out the __ carpet for
special guests.
A. blue
B. yellow
C. red

2. Do you have any rooms with a __ where I can

prepare basic meals?
A. view
B. kitchenette Activity 18
C. radio
Unscramble the letters to make words that are hotel amenities.
3. The rooms at that hotel cost $300 a night, and that 1. brakefats
is a little too __ for me. There’s no way I could pay
for that. 2. fere pkaring
A. expensive 3. polo
B. cheap 4. hsutlet sericve
C. reasonable 5. rai ondictioning
6. ferigratorre
4. Let me __ to see if we have any rooms available. 7. terninet
A. check 8. romo scervie
B. watch 9. knig zies ebd
C. find 10. refilacep

5. I’d like to __ a hotel room for May 22nd. Lesson core

A. reserve
B. set up Throughout this lesson, you have learned how
C. buy to effectively understand and make a hotel
reservation. You have been introduced to
vocabulary and expressions used when describing
transportation and hotel features and amenities.
17 Activity Now you are able to understand, discuss and create
original brochures about tourist destinations. The
knowledge you have acquired in this lesson enables
If you had to make a hotel reservation, what questions would you to confidently handle and create written and
you ask? spoken information related to tourist sites.

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Self evaluation

Choose the letter or letters that best answer each question or statement.

1 I would like to be able to cook in

the room. Does it come with a __?
a) jacuzzi
3 I’m having a hard time finding my
hotel. Could you __?
a) look it up for me
b) meat b) go with me
c) kitchenette c) stay with me
d) pots d) call it for me

2 I am traveling with my dog. Are you __?

a) allergic to dogs 4 When I got to the hotel, I __ it was under
construction.
b) a pet friendly establishment a) find out

c) booked b) have found that

d) close to a park c) found out

d) will find out

4. c 3. a, d 2.b, d 1. c Answers:

MAKING HOTEL RESERVATIONS

Before I go on vacation, I always make hotel
reservations in advance so I have a place to stay.
I usually look online for cheap hotels or other
accommodations. Sometimes, I book a nice hotel
that has a number of amenities like a swimming
pool, exercise room, or kitchenette. These rooms
often come furnished with a microwave oven and
a small refrigerator. If I eat at a restaurant at
the hotel, I just have the meal billed to the room
and pay for the room charge and meals at the
same time. Other times, I look for cheap hotels
or motels that provide the basic necessities. If I
really want to save money, I reserve a bed at a
youth hostel. The price is cheaper, but I have to
share a room with other people.

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Do you offer shuttle service to the port?
Getting started!

Does El Salvador have any big lakes to visit?

Are there any hotels near the ports for tourists to
stay in?
What are your country’s major attractions?

Achievement indicators I can describe future plans with grammatical and lexical accuracy.
I can successfully pick out information on price and features of tours/ I can successfully recognize concepts and definitions related to
trips from brochures and adds. landmarks in written texts.
I can write a flyer containing general and specific information on a I can confidently exchange information about prices of tours/ trips.
country’s tourist attractions festivities and local/ regional foods.

Conversation and more

Listen to and read the conversation between a customer Activity 1
and a travel agency. Look up any new words in a dictionary.
Answer for the following questions about the previous conversation.
A: Thank you for calling Royal Caribbean
International. My name is Nancy, where would 1. What is Royal Caribbean International?
you like to take a cruise? 2. What is the name of the agent?
B: Hello, my name is Marie, and I would like to get 3. What’s the name of the traveler?
some information about cruises.
A: That’s not a problem. I’ll help you with information 4. Does Marie know where she wants to go?
you need. First I need to know the destination, 5. When would she ideally like to travel?
number of nights you would like to stay, departure
date, departure port and the ship of your preference.
B: Well, I’ve always wanted to go to the Bahamas.
The number of nights will depend on the price.
Ideally, I would like to go the first week of
December, and the ship doesn’t matter. Oh, and
Activity 2
I live in Miami. I don’t know what would be the Decide whether the following statements are true or false.
most convenient port.
A: Great! As you were telling me the information, I 1. The agent needs to know if Marie has a bank
was typing it into the computer and I have a great account to start the search.
deal for you. It is a three night tour, leaving from
Miami, Florida and visiting Cococay and Nassau 2. Marie has always wanted to go to the Bahamas.
in the Bahamas and then back to Miami. All 3. Marie lives in Miami.
of this for the rate of $279. The deal includes an 4. The agent found a very good deal for Marie.
exterior room with two twin beds, vanity area and
private bathroom. 5. Marie is not interested in the trip that the agent offers.
B: That sounds too good to be true! It’s great! I’ll take it!

Glossary: Vanity area: an area inside the bathroom where you can sit and relax while you
Port: a place where you can leave for a cruise. get ready.

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Enrich your vocabulary

Study the list of the means of transportation you can use
while on a tour.
Activity 4
Complete to the following statements using the words
cruise given below.
ferry
plane taxis car rental cruise
subway bike rentals helicopter
bike rental
1. I like flying, but I’ve always gone in planes. I want to
car rental
take a __ tour this time.
personal driver
2. This is my first time on a __ in the Pacific Ocean. I
scooter rental
can’t wait to see a whale!
taxi
limo service 3. I didn’t have money for a car rental. I wonder if there
are __ around the hotel.
helicopter
4. __ are great. They are environment friendly, you
enjoy the view in a more detailed way and, you get a
lot of exercise at the same time.
5. I will definitely need a car when I land. Hopefully
there will be a __ agency at the airport.

Activity 5
Answer the following questions with your own information.
1. Have you ever taken a tour outside of your country?
2. Where would you like to go if you could take a tour
next week?
3. What means of transportation would you like to use?
3 Activity 4. Which of the means of transportation mentioned in
the vocabulary list would you find more fun?
Unscramble the letters make words. 5. Describe your dream tour. Include information like
1. ixsat the length of the tour, your stay, transportation
2. naple and activities.
3. colihepert
4. busyaw
5. risecu

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Time to read
Read the following tour itenerary description. Look up
any new words in a dictionary.

3 Night Bahamas Cruise

Whether you’re looking for exciting water sports or a
relaxing day at the beach, you’ll find it all in the Bahamas.
Located just north of the islands in the Caribbean, these
islands boast brilliant blue waters as well as magnificent
landscapes and scenic views.

Day Port Arrival Departure

Day 1 Miami, Florida 5:00 p.m.
Day 2 Cococay, Bahamas 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Day 3 Nassau, Bahamas 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Day 4 Miami, Florida 7:00 a.m.
Included: Onboard lodging, sea transport, most meals, and some drinks.
Not included: Airfare, shuttle service, personal items or services like onland excursions, meals in specialty restaurants,
some drinks, pictures, fees for other services, tipping, medical services and more.

6 Activity

Answer to the following questions. 6. According to the itinerary, when will the ship leave
from Miami?
1. What kind of tour is the description about?
7. Where is the traveler going to be on day two of the tour?
2. Where does the tour go?
8. What time will the traveler return to Miami?
3. How long is the tour?
9. What are the things that are not included in the package?
4. What can the traveler do while on the tour?
10. What does airfare mean?
5. Where is the Bahamas located?

7 Activity

Match the questions on the left with the corresponding answers on the right.
Questions Answers
1 What kind of room can I get on the ship? A The airfare costs $500.
2 Do you take tourists to the historical district B Medical services are available in case of
in downtown? an emergency.
3 How much is a plane ticket from New Jersey to Miami? C There is a shuttle service every half hour.
4 What do I do if I get sick during the trip? D There are on land excursions available.
5 How often do you pick up customers from E It includes on board lodging.
the airport?

Glossary: Onland excursions: trips taken once the people are off the ship in the places where
Onboard lodging: a room on the ship. they stop.

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Conversation and more

Listen to and read the following conversation about a
Activity 8
tour. What kind of tour are they talking about? Look up
any new words in a dictionary. Decide whether the following statements are true or false.
1. The conversation is between two friends.
A: You won’t believe the great deal I found for a four
night cruise, Kevin. 2. The conversation is about a cruise tour.
B: Really? How good is it, Dennis? 3. Dennis found a very good deal.
A: Extremely good. Last year I took the same trip,
4. Kevin has never been on a cruise tour before.
and it cost me almost double the price. Last year I
paid $720, and now it is going for $360. And it’s the 5. Dennis is going to the Bahamas.
exact same ship. 6. Dennis is traveling before Easter.
B: Good for you! I don’t know why I’ve never gone on
a cruise before. I’ve always been an adventurer, but 7. Dennis’ trip coincides with the Rio de Janeiro Carnival.
I haven’t done that.
A: Man! You don’t have any idea what you’re missing.
Cruises are so much fun! I always go to Brazil
before Easter.
B: What makes your tour so exciting?
Activity 9
A: I will be enjoying both spectacular views of the sea
Find the words that are misspelled in the following sentences.
and also major Brazilian cities. And since I’m going Write the words with the correct spelling.
before Easter, my tour may coincide with the Rio
de Janeiro Carnival, which is awesome. 1. Dennis and Carlos are taking abaut a cruise tur.
B: That sounds like fun. What else is there to enjoy?
2. Dennis is exited about the dial he found.
A: What I can tell you is that every aspect of the tour
is so unique: the views of the coast, the carnival, 3. Kevin want to find a cruse deal.
the people, the food. You have to try it yourself. I 4. Dennis is goin on a cruise to Brasil.
can’t explain it.
B: Let’s see if I can get the same price.
5. Dennis will travel besore Ester.

Activity 10
Use your imagination to design a tour. Make sure to make
it attractive for your customers. Don’t forget to mention the
following information.
___ Destination
___ Duration
___ Means of transportation
___ Activities while on tour
___ Prices and restrictions

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Enrich your vocabulary

Read the following short descriptions of different types
of tours. Look up any new words in a dictionary.
Activity 11
Escorted tours Decide whether the following statements are true or false.
Escorted tours are one of the most popular kinds of
tours. Escorted tours are normally conducted by a tour 1. Escorted tours are the most popular kind of tour.
director who takes care of all services from the beginning 2. Escorted tours and guided tours are the same.
to the end of the tour. Escorted tours normally include 3. In guided tours the travelers are greeted by a
flights, hotels, transportation, transfers to and from the local representative.
airport/hotel, most meals and sightseeing. Escorted
tours are typically conducted by motor coach (or bus). 4. Escorted tours normally include flights and hotels.
They can be fast-paced, with no more than 2 nights spent 5. River cruises are conducted on a small or medium
in each location, or more leisurely, with more time spent sized cruise ship.
overnight at each place.

Guided tours
Guided tours are somewhat similar to escorted tours,
but passengers are greeted by a local representative Activity 12
rather than a tour director and will not be escorted to all
activities and functions. Local guides will be available to Imagine that you live in Panama, and you have been hired by
answer questions throughout the duration of the tour. a tour agency to promote tours there. Do some research and
Some meals, accommodations and sightseeing may be write a short paragraph about why Panama should be a tour
included in the tour. This style is ideal for people who destination for everyone. Talk about local food, festivities and
want some freedom but still have the comfort of a guide. prices along with the facilities given by the tour agency.

River cruises
A river cruise is basically a tour that is conducted on a
small or medium sized cruise ship and travels via rivers
instead of rail or road. Hands on! 4D

In the last lesson, you began to research the

different kinds of tourist attractions your vacation
spot has to offer. For this activity you will write
a 300 word essay about the tourist attractions
available, why you think that this would be a
good vacation and how you will handle logistical
matters like transportation, food, and lodging. Use
the internet resources found at the end of this unit
to find the necessary information.

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Language in use
Future expressing different degrees
of certainty
Activity 14
Choose the letter that best completes each statement.
“Be going to” expresses the highest level of certainty. 1. My __ is going to be landing in the Cuzco Airport.
“Will” expresses a lower level of certainty when it is A. message
followed by “probably”. B. plane
“May” expresses a lower level of possibility that C. car
something will happen.
“Maybe” expresses the lowest level of certainty. 2. Call me after nine because before that time I will
probably be __.
Examples: A. at my house
I have my flight and hotel room confirmed B. at my neighbor’s hose
for tomorrow. C. sleeping
I am going to go on vacation tomorrow.
According to my ticket, my arrival time is at 3. I am going to pay for my reservation __.
12:45 p.m. A. early
I will probably check in at the hotel around 2 p.m. B. in cash

I forgot to ask about parking fees. C. some day

They may charge me extra for parking.

4. Today is Monday, so I’ll give them a call anyways
It’s late in the afternoon, and I need a room for because __.
the same day.
A. maybe they’re at home
Maybe I can still get a room. B. may they’re at home
C. they are at work

5. I’ll be close to your house. I don’t know if I’ll have

time, but __.
A. I may visit you
B. I’m going to visit you
C. I maybe visit you
13 Activity

Look at the pictures below and write sentences expressing future degrees of certainty.

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15 Activity

Look at the flyer about the variety of dishes and prices at the 1. What kind of festival is the flyer about?
annual Nicaraguan food festival, and answer the 2. When is the festival going to be?
following questions.
3. How much is the admission fee?
4. What time does the event start?
Annual Nicaraguan food festival! JOIN US! 5. What kind of food will be served?

Tickets for adults $12

Tickets for children 5 years and under $6
All you can eat, all day long!

Event starts at 10 a.m. and ends at 8 p.m. on Saturday,

June 16th and includes live concerts and shows.

The menu will include:

Enchiladas
Tortas
Atoles
Tamales

And many more typical foods!

16 Activity

Read the following list of words and choose the ones that Lesson core
cannot be used as landmarks.

Throughout this lesson you have learned how

cathedral to effectively handle conversations related to
stadium tour prices, country attractions, festivities and
parking space foods. Besides that, you have been introduced to
key vocabulary related to travelling. This lesson
historical district
has enabled you to successfully understand and
beach use information related to the topics mentioned
baseball field above for your own benefit in real life situations.
shopping mall
children
playground
meeting room

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Self evaluation
Choose the letter that best answers each statement.

1 A: I already have the ship of my preference.

B: __ . 3 I don’t have to worry about
transportation from the airport to
the hotel because I booked a __.
a) It’s the ferry a) nice tour
b) It’s the plane b) escorted tour
c) It’s the Adventure of the Seas c) guided tour
d) It’s my first time d) independent tour

2 A: I don’t know about parking.

B: You don’t need any extra cash because __. 4 I’ve always wanted to see whales, so I want to
go on a __.
a) they may charge for it a) plane tour

b) they are going to charge for it b) jet tour

c) they will charge for it c) bus tour

d) they won’t charge for it d) cruise tour

4. d 3. b 2. d 1. c Answers:

ALASKAN VACATION

People generally go to Alaska to see four things:

wilderness, wildlife, glaciers and mountains. A
seven night Alaskan cruise tour gives you a taste
of Alaska. You get to see glaciers, marine wildlife,
and much more. Alaska land tours in the interior
region also give you an opportunity to experience
the wilderness, mountains, and wildlife aspects of
Alaska. Both are great vacations, but neither gives
you the whole Alaska vacation package since there
is so much to see there.

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Would you recommend that otherS
Getting started! vacation there?
What kinds of clothes should you take on vacation?
What kind of legal documentation should you take?
How do you find out about the best attractions at
your destination?

Achievement indicators
I can successfully recognize concepts and definitions related to travel
I can correctly and respectfully give travel advice. advice in written text.

B: Oh! I didn’t know I could do that. One more

Conversation and more question, do I need a passport to cross the
Listen to and read the following conversation between a Canadian border?
customer and a hotel representative. Look up any new A: No, you can cross the border with any legal
words in a dictionary. identification.

A: Hello, this is Daniel speaking. How may I assist you?

B: I just made a reservation online at your hotel, and I
need more information.
Activity 1
A: Ok, I can help you with that. Let me have your Answer to the following questions about the previous conversation.
reservation number please?
B: Oops, I’m afraid I don’t have it. Is there any other 1. Who is Megan calling?
way that you can pull it up? 2. What is the reason for her call?
A: Yes, I can use the credit card number that you paid
3. What is a non-refundable room?
with.
B: I have that. Hold on one second… here it is! It’s 4. What is the problem with her age?
4552-7204-1234-5678.
A: Ok, I got it! I see a reservation under Megan Flores.
Is that you?
B: Yes, that’s me. Now, how old do I have to be to
check in at your hotel?
Activity 2
A: You need to be 21 or older miss. Decide whether the following statements are true or false.
B: Oh no! I’m only 19. Can I cancel without any charge?
A: Unfortunately, you can’t. You booked a non- 1. Megan had already made the reservation before
refundable room, and it’s a prepaid reservation. she called.
B: What a mess! What can I do now? 2. Megan didn’t receive a reservation number.
A: If there’s somebody else in your group that’s 21, 3. Megan needed to be 21 to be able to have a
you should put the room under his or her name. reservation under her name.

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Enrich your vocabulary

Study the following list of things to consider when
traveling.

the easiest way to get around Don’t forget!

comparing prices
reading guest reviews Whenever you call a hotel, make sure you understand
what their policies are before you book a room.
checking the star rating of the hotel
checking the amenities
the distance from major attractions
entrance fees
food facilities


safety
hotel policies
Activity 4
the cancellation policy
Unscramble the following words to make questions.
driving directions to places
legal documents required 1. is/ the/ a/ standard/ price/ What/ for/ room?
appropriate clothing 2. I/ cancel?/ can/ When
3. there/ Is/ fee?/ any/ resort
4. the/ hotel/ Is/ in/ area?/ safe/ a

3 Activity
5. Is/ there/ around/ the/ hotel?/ public/
transportation

Read the following sentences and decide what is being

described from the “Enrich your vocabulary” list above.
1. I will call you right back. I’m just going to check with
another hotel in the area to see what kinds of deals
they have.
2. You should look on the internet to see what guests
have to say about that hotel.
3. Do they have a jacuzzi inside the room? What about
a refrigerator and microwave?
4. How far is the hotel from the water park?
5. When is the last day I have to cancel and not
be penalized?
6. What kind of information will the immigration
agent ask for?
7. Are there any restaurants around the hotel?
8. How do I get to the hotel from Highway 95?
9. How is the weather this time of the year? I don’t
know what to wear.
10. Is it safe to walk around the hotel at night?

Glossary: Entrance fees: the amount of money paid to be able to get in to a certain place.
Get around: move from one place to another within a city , referring to means Food facilities: the availability of restaurants within a hotel or around it.
of transportation Major attractions: the most popular tourist attractions in a city or country.

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Time to read
Read the following customer complaint. Look up any
new words in a dictionary.
Activity 5
Answer the following questions about the previous reading.
My husband Jon and I are two of the unfortunate people
who lost their luggage on a U.S. Airways flight to Miami 1. Who is writing the complaint, the man or the woman?
on Friday. It was our first trip away as a couple since our 2. What’s the husband’s name?
son Leo was born two years ago. We’ve been looking 3. How long ago did they go on a romantic getaway?
forward to our romantic getaway for weeks. I should have 4. What is their son’s name?
known it would be a bad trip after we sat on the runway 5. What happened at the airport when they got on
in Philly for two hours on Friday. The captain told us that the plane?
we were waiting for the plane to be serviced and for our 6. What did the captain say the reason for the wait was?
bags to be loaded. Yet, when we arrived in Miami (two
7. How did the woman describe the situation at the
hours late), the scene was total chaos. About 50 people airport in Miami?
on our flight lost their bags! The terminal was packed
8. What did they do on Saturday morning?
with unclaimed luggage. We spent Saturday morning at
9. How much money did they spend on their tickets?
the Kmart in Key Largo buying new clothes, shoes and
toiletries. It cost us about $400. 10. What does the woman want U.S. airway to do for her?

I got the email addresses from many of the people on our

flight, and I plan to write a letter to U.S. Airways tonight.
I found some good tips on complaining to airlines. I
Activity 6
hope I can convince U.S. Airways to reimburse us for our
tickets. We paid almost $1,500. The sad news is that Jon Answer the following questions with your own information.
and I probably won’t be able to take the time for another 1. Have you ever been on a plane or bus tour?
trip for several years. 2. Have you ever been in a similar situation to the
woman in the reading?
3. What would you do if that happened to you?
4. Do you know how to write a letter of complaint?
5. Do you think it is important to complain when you
receive bad service? Why?

Activity 7
Look at the parts of a complaint letter. Put the following parts in
the correct order. You may need to look online to find the answer.
__ Solution
__ Problem
__ Background
__ Closing
__ Warning

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Conversation and more

Listen to and read the conversation between two friends
Activity 8
talking about a trip. Look up any new words in Decide whether the following statements are true or false.
a dictionary.
1. Jane is asking Megan out to lunch.
A: Hello, Megan. How are you? I remember last year 2. Megan went to Niagara Falls last year.
you went to Niagara Falls on vacation. What can
you tell me about that place? 3. Megan’s favorite amenity was the balcony.
B: It is a spectacular place to go. There are all kinds of 4. Jane is interested in staying in the same hotel that
hotels that offer a variety of amenities. My favorite Megan stayed in last year.
amenity is, of course, the balcony with a full view 5. Megan doesn’t think waterfalls are that great.
of the falls.
A: By any chance, do you remember the name of the
6. Jane needs advice from Megan for his trip.
hotel where you stayed? 7. Megan advises Jane to take her video games.
B: I do as a matter of fact. I might still have their 8. Megan suggests that Jane take her camera.
phone number as well. It’s a great place to stay, and
I would definitely recommend it.
A: What are the things you think I should consider
for my trip?
B: First, you must have a valid passport to go across the
Activity 9
border, since the falls are in Ontario. Besides that,
you should take your camera, and make sure you Do some research. Find out what legal documents adults and
have a valid photo ID at the time of check in. Also children need to have to go to Disneyland.
be sure to take warm clothes. Oh, and don’t forget to
request a room on one of the higher floors!
A: Man! I am so lucky to have you. Thank you!
B: You’re welcome, Jane. That’s what friends are for! Activity 10
Make a list of things a person needs to consider before going to
a foreign country.

What for?

The very first thing you must do when planning

vacation is RESEARCH. You need to learn as
much as you possibly can about your destination
prior to arrival. This phase is going to require
some time and effort on your part, but it is going
to be more than worth it in the end. This is the
only way to truly understand what it is you want
from your vacation and what you get out of
your vacation.

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Enrich your vocabulary

Study the following list of things to take on a trip.

medicine tax exempt form

cash camera
water bottle warm clothes
map comfortable shoes
passport bathing suit
visa first aid kit
photo ID

11 Activity

Complete the following sentences and questions with the words given below.

visa photo ID tax exempt form medicine 5. Do I need a __, or will my passport be enough to
map camera warm clothes parking fee cross the border?
first aid kit bathing suit
6. I’m so glad I brought my __. I’ll capture so many
memories with it.
1. If you don’t have a guide, you should get a __. 7. Will my license be ok as a __?
2. I always have my __ when I go on trips. You can’t 8. Don’t forget to pack your __. We are going to visit
predict accidents. many water parks.
3. I need you to tell me what the __ is. I’m driving a 9. I’m diabetic, so do you have a small refrigerator in
Suburban. the room for my __?
4. My company is nonprofit, so can I take our __ so 10. I’ve heard the weather is cold there, let’s take __.
that you can reimburse the tax fees?

12 Activity

Look at the pictures below and make a list of the things the people should consider taking when traveling overseas.

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Language in use
“Should” and “shouldn’t” for advice Use must not, (must not) to talk about something you
“Should” is a modal. It has the same form for all persons. aren’t allowed to do or you’re strongly advised not to do.
The base form of the verb always follow “should”. Never Example:
add -s to the verb. You must not lean out of the window.
For strong prohibition, use must never.
Examples: Example:
You should exercise on long flights by walking around. You must never walk on the railroad track.
You shouldn’t drive fast because it is dangerous.
“Must” and “have to” almost have the same meaning.
Questions Short answers “Must” is usually used when the obligation comes from
Should I exercise on long flights? Yes, you should. one of the speakers.
Should I drive fast? No, you shouldn’t. Examples:
I usually forget her birthday. I must remember it
this year.
“Must” for obligation and “must not” The baby’s asleep. You must be quiet.
for prohibition
“Must” is a modal verb. Use “must” to talk about “Have to” is usually used when the obligation comes from a
something you’re obligated or strongly advised to do. It is third person. You often use it when you talk about rules.
often used to talk about safety instructions.
Examples:
The government says you have to do military service.
Example:
You must fasten your seat belt. You have to show some ID when you pay by check.

13 Activity Activity 15
Imagine you spent vacation in Roatan, Honduras last year. Decide whether the following statements are either obligations
Your best friend wants to go this year and needs advice from “O” or prohibitions “P”.
you. What should he do before and during his trip? Write a list.
1. You must be at the airport 3 hours before
departure time.
2. You must never stick your hands or arms in a
14 Activity
3.
moving vehicle.
You must never smoke while pumping gas in
your car.
Use “should” or “shouldn’t” to write advice for the 4. You must show your documents to the immigration
following situations. agent before boarding the plane.
1. visit somebody without calling first 5. You must never drink and drive.
2. double check your reservation before getting to
the hotel
3. leave your children unattended
4. go on vacation without cash
5. pay for car insurance when renting a vehicle

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16 Activity Activity 17
Choose the letter that best completes each statement. Categorize the following pieces of advice into the following
categories: things that should be done and things that must
1. You __ have a visa to go to the United States. be done.
A. should
B. must not go to the museum have a visa
C. must go to the food
present a valid photo ID festival
stay in a four star hotel take money with you
2. You __ leave your children unattended.
A. shouldn’t write a letter of complaint have a passport
B. must request the highest floor pay for admission fees
C. must never have your license when driving take a camera

3. You __ take your camera. Should do Must do

A. should
B. shouldn’t
C. must never

4. You __ keep your head and hands inside the vehicle.

A. should
B. shouldn’t
C. must

5. If you are handicapped, you __ request a handicap

capable room.
A. shouldn’t
Lesson core
B. must
C. must never
Throughout this lesson you have learned to be
able not only to ask for advice from people but
also to give advice. You have been introduced to
useful traveling vocabulary so that you can use
it in real life situations. The combination of the
vocabulary given and the grammar point taught
enabled you to effectively and accurately handle
communicative situations when traveling.

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Self evaluation

Choose the letter or letters that best answer each question or statement.

1 If I cancel, I won’t be able to get my

money back because it’s a __. 3 If you are leaving your country, __.
a) you must take your passport
a) strict hotel b) you must take your wife
b) non-refundable room c) you must take your cell phone
c) cancellation policy d) you must take your pet
d) prepaid reservation

2 You’re only 18, but I think you should find out

what the __. 4 Must you have a __to go to that country?
a) newspaper
a) location is b) money
b) attractions are c) visa
c) cancellation policy is d) plane
d) minimum check in age is

4. c 3. a 2. d 1. b,d Answers:

KEEP KIDS HAPPY WHEN TRAVELING

The key to happiness when traveling with kids
stems on providing things to do. A shoe bag can
serve double duty while traveling with kids. A
shoe bag can be hung over the window to block
the hot sun, and a shoe bag has pockets that
are just the right size to hold toys and games.
Consider buying a child’s shoe bag to hang in
the backseat window of your car. If you have
more than one child, buy a couple of shoe bags.
Before traveling, have your kids fill the shoe bags
with their favorite small games and toys. They’ll
have a variety of things to do within easy reach,
and they won’t complain about the sun shining in
their eyes.

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Lesson 1
Lesson 2
Activity 1: 1. False 2. True 3. True 4. True
Activity 1: 1. Kevin 2. Cruise Tour Agency 3. the
Activity 2: North America: New York, Miami, Hawaii, Caribbean 4. the Dominican Republic, the
Cancun; Central America: Roatan, Bahamas, Barbados, Aruba, Puerto Rico,
Antigua; South America: Argentina, Peru, the Cayman Islands 5. go jet skiing, whale
Brazil; Caribbean: Puerto Rico; Europe: watching, scuba diving, and wind surfing
London, France, Rome, Spain.
Activity 2: Events: carnivals, car shows, wine tasting,
Activity 3: 1. E 2. D 3. F 4. B 5. A 6. G 7. C concerts festivals. Places: beaches, caves, rain
Activity 4: 1. Guatemala 2. Antigua and Panajachel forests, aquariums, art galleries, safaris, zoos,
3. 1,500 meters 4. central park, the waterfalls, national and state parks, casinos,
Cathedral, the University of San Carlos, skateboard parks. Activities: boat rides, body
San Francisco Church, the ruins surfing, kayaking, hunting, fishing, train rides,
of Capuchinas, Casa Santo Domingo, dog sledding, bird watching, scuba diving,
a Jade and Silver factory 5. views of snorkeling, surfing, deep sea fishing,
Toliman, Atitlan and San Pedro volcanoes dinner cruises.
6. in Lake Atitlan Activity 3: 1. B 2. C 3. C 4. B 5. C
Activity 5: Answers may vary. Activity 4: 1. Tampa Florida 2. Busch Gardens
Activity 6: 1. False 2. True 3. True 4. False 5. True 3. enjoy nature, roller coasters and good
food 4. 200 feet high 5. a restaurant
Activity 7: Answers may vary.
Activity 5: 1. B 2. C 3. A
Activity 8: Land activities: mountain hiking,
rock climbing, skiing, deer hunting, Activity 6: 1. False 2. True 3. True 4. True 5. True
bike riding, playing golf, sightseeing. 6. False 7. True 8. False
Water activities: kayaking, canoeing, Activity 7: 1. about a trip to Brazil 2. Manuel and
windsurfing, fishing. Chalio 3. in December 4. Rio de Janeiro
Activity 9: 1. hiking 2. deer hunting 3. sightseeing Carnival and New Year’s Eve 5. concerts
4. skiing 5. playing golf and firework displays all around the city
Activity 10: 1. If Carlos studied, he would make Activity 8: 1. Easter 2. huge 3. Lent 4. display 5. spend
better grades. 2. If I had done my Activity 9: 1. Colombia 2. Answer may vary. 3. in
homework, I wouldn’t have gotten in Oruro, Santa Cruz, Tarija and La Paz
trouble. 3. If I had known I had to pay 4. four days 5.Venezuela and Rio de
for parking, I would have brought more Janeiro Carnivals
money. 4. If Maria knew how to drive, I
would buy her a car. 5. If my son liked Activity 10: Answers may vary.
pizza, I would give him some.9 Activity 11: Answers may vary.
Activity 11: 1. A 2. A 3. B 4.B 5.A Activity 12: 1. want 2. would 3. want 4.would
5. want 6. want
Activity 12: 1. If I were you, I would take my camera.
2. If you had planned, you wouldn’t have Activity 13: 1.Do you want more soup? 2.Would
so many problems. 3. If I had seen you, you like some tickets? 3.Do you want to
see a movie?
I would have asked you for a ride. 4. If
I had had the money, I would have Activity 14: 1. A 2. B 3. B 4. B 5. A 6. B
booked the all inclusive package. 5. If she Activity 15: dialogue 1: B/ formal, dialogue 2:
had the answer, she would give it to you. C/informal, dialogue 3: A/ formal
Activity 13: Answers may vary. Activity 16: 1. C 2. D 3. E 4. A 5. B
Activity 14: 1. I E 2. B 3. C 4. D 5. A Activity 17: Answers may vary
Activity 15: 1.D 2.E 3.G 4.A 5.B 6.F 7.C

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Lesson 3 Lesson 4
Activity 1: 1. False 2. True 3. True 4. False 5. True Activity 1: 1. a travel agency 2. Nancy 3. Marie
4. yes 5. the first week of December
Activity 2: 1. Daniel 2. transportation 3. two Activity 2: 1. False 2. True 3. True 4. True 5. False
outdoor pools, basketball and sand
volleyball courts, and a fitness center Activity 3: 1. taxi 2. plane 3. helicopter 4. subway
5. cruise
Activity 3: Hotel amenities: lake view restaurant, baby Activity 4: 1. helicopter 2. cruise 3. taxis 4. Bike
sitting, parking, room service, basketball rentals 5. car rental
and sand volleyball courts, lobby bar,
outdoor pools, complimentary wireless Activity 5: Answers may vary.
internet access, 24-hour food court, Activity 6: 1. cruise tour 2. the Bahamas 3. three nights
lighted tennis courts, twisting water slide, 4. exciting water sports and relaxing on the
jacuzzi. Room amenities: cable/satellite TV, beach 5. in the Caribbean 6. day 1 at 5:00
coffee/tea maker, hair dryer, refrigerator, p.m. 7. Cococay, Bahamas 8.7:00 a.m. 9. airfare,
cribs, jacuzzi. Local Attractions: downtown shuttle, personal items, services like onland
Disney area, Typhoon Lagoon, excursions, meals in specialty restaurants,
some drinks, pictures, fees for other services,
Disneyworld, Disney Quest, Disney tipping, medical services, etc. 10. flight expenses
Typhoon Lagoon.
Activity 7: 1. E 2. D 3. A 4. B 5. C
Activity 4: 1. L 2.G 3.K 4. H 5. J 6. E 7. D 8. B 9. A
10. C 11. I 12. F Activity 8: 1. True 2. True 3. True 4. True 5. False
6. True 7. True
Activity 5: restaurants, spa service, shows, casino,
cabanas, tennis courts Activity 9: 1. talking, about, tour 2. excited, deal 3. wants,
Activity 6: 1. Bally’s Las Vegas 2. in the Strip cruise 4. going, Brazil 5. before, Easter
Las Vegas 3. Italian food 4. deep-tissue Activity 10: Answers may vary.
massage and mineral body wraps Activity11: 1. True 2. False 3. True 4. True 5. True
5. every day Activity 12: Answers may vary.
Activity 7: Answers may vary. Activity 13: Answers may vary.
Activity 8: Answers may vary. Activity 14: 1. B 2. C 3. B 4. A 5. A
Activity 9: 1. It’s about making a hotel reservation. Activity 15: 1. food festival 2. June 16th 3. $12 for
2. Raul and Diana 3. Oaks Hotel adults and $6 for children under age
4. a waterfall view 5. celebrating her 5 4.10 a.m. 5. enchiladas, tortas, atoles,
honeymoon tamales and more
Activity 10: 1. False 2. True 3. True 4. True 5. True Activity 16: Answers may vary.
Activity 11: 1. C 2. B 3. A 4. C 5. B
Activity 12: 1. guest complaint 2. sold out 3. refund
4. house keeping 5. minimum check in age Lesson 5
Activity 13: 1. showed up 2. grow up 3. got away Activity 1: 1. a hotel 2. She needs information. 3. when
4. stay up 5. laugh at you can’t get your money back if you cancel
Activity 14: 1. switched off 2. believe in 3. wait for 4. look 4. She is under age to check in at the hotel.
after 5. Turn down 6. Put down 7. pick up Activity 2: 1. True 2. False 3. True
8. broke down 9. get up 10. buckle up
Activity 3: 1. comparing prices 2. reading guest reviews
Activity 15: Answers may vary. 3. checking amenities 4. the distance from
Activity 16: 1. C 2. B 3. A 4. A 5. A major attractions 5. the cancellation policy
6. legal documents required 7. food facilities
Activity 17: Answers may vary. 8. driving directions to places 9. appropriate
Activity 18: 1. breakfast 2. free parking 3. pool 4. shuttle clothing 10. safety.
service 5. air conditioning 6. refrigerator Activity 4: 1. What is the price for a standard room?
7. internet 8. room service 9. king size bed 2. When can I cancel? 3. Is there any
10. fireplace resort fee? 4. Is the hotel in a safe area?

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4. tax exempt form 5. visa 6. camera
5. Is there public transportation around 7. photo ID 8. bathing suit 9. medicine
the hotel? 10. warm clothes
Activity 5: 1. the woman 2. Jon 3. two years ago Activity 12: Answers may vary.
4. Leo 5. They waited for 2 hours. Activity 13: Answers may vary.
6. The plane was being serviced and the
bags were being loaded. 7. chaotic 8. They Activity 14: 1. you shouldn’t 2. you should 3. you
spent it buying new clothes. 9. $1,500 10. shouldn’t 4. you shouldn’t 5. you should
to reimburse their ticket money Activity 15: 1. O 2. P 3. P 4. O 5. P
Activity 6: Answers may vary.
Activity16: 1. C 2. C 3. A 4. C 5. B
Activity 7: 3, 2, 1, 5, 4
Activity 17: Should do: go to the museum, stay in
Activity 8: 1. False 2. True 3. True 4. True 5. False a four star hotel, go to the festival, write
6. True 7. False 8. True letter of complaint, request the highest
Activity 9: Answers may vary. floor. Must do: present a valid photo ID
Activity 10: Answers may vary. have a visa, take money with you, have a
passport, have your license when
Activity 11: 1. map 2. first aid kit 3. parking fee driving, pay for an admission fee.

Hands on!
“Vacation days”
Purpose sounds. Successful speaking means that the speaker has
made her or his point understood.
In order to create the 300 word essay that you wrote
in this unit, you had to search for information about Development
an international tourist destination that called your
attention and describe why it was a place worth visiting. Begin by making an outline of the most important
For this project, you will make a three to five minute oral points you want to make. Interesting or unusual facts
presentation discussing the main points of your essay. or anecdotes are great ways of introducing an idea and
at the same time, getting the attention of your listeners.
Theory and practice Your oral presentation should give the listeners an idea
of where the vacation spot is located and some of the
Speaking about a topic that you are familiar with is an important tourist attractions. You might want to talk
excellent way to practice your speaking skills. When about some of the places where visitors can stay and
giving your oral presentation, you should not be reading some information about the transportation options.
your essay or a prepared statement. Instead, speak
mostly from memory and use only a limited amount of Wrap up
notes if necessary. When giving an oral presentation from
memory or with only a few notes, you will be better able to Before giving the presentation, you should practice
connect with the listeners. You will also be forced to “think” it out loud by yourself or with a partner. If there are
in English. Thinking in English takes practice. The more you certain things you would like to say but forget the
force yourself to do it, the easier it becomes. words, practice these sentences or phrases until you
have them memorized. Also, if you are unsure about
Do not worry about making grammatical mistakes. The the pronunciation of certain words or names, ask your
goal is to make yourself understood, worry more about teacher for help before it is time for the presentation.
perfecting your grammar through writing exercises. When When giving the presentation, speak with a strong, clear
speaking, it is important that you use correct pronunciation voice. Make eye contact as much as possible and try to
in order to be understood. This does not mean that you capture the attention of your listeners.
should worry about minor errors in pronunciation of certain

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 Resources
For more about Guatemala:
http://www.kuelapperu.com/Other-world-destination/destinations/beautiful-guatemala.html

For more about Machu Pichu:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MoJMk2cd8x8

For more about contrary to fact conditional sentences:

http://faculty.deanza.edu/flemingjohn/stories/storyReader$18

For more about tourist attractions in the Bahamas:

http://www.whenwegetthere.com/tourist_destination_attraction/caribbean/bahamas/10_117/bahamas.jsp

For more about festivals and events in South America:

http://www.2camels.com/festivals/south-america.php

For more about modals:

http://www.englishclub.com/grammar/verbs-modal-would.htm
http://dwc.hct.ac.ae/courses/hd1english/grammar/modalsobligandproh.html

For more about “want to” vs. “would like to”:

http://www.italki.com/answers/question/45153.htm

For more on hotel descriptions:

www.hotels.com

For more about phrasal verbs:

http://www.englishclub.com/grammar/verbs-phrasal-verbs.htm

For more on tours:

http://www.cruisecheap.com/alaska_cruises.asp?pageID=218
http://www.affordabletours.com/search/Type/

For more about tips to travel with kids:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/39444/tips_and_suggestions_for_traveling.html

For more about tips when traveling to foreign countries:

http://www.buzzle.com/editorials/7-17-2006-102560.asp

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