Unit 3: When Are You Traveling?

Quick Check

A. Vocabulary. Underline items that airplane passengers need.

ticket, passport, suitcase, carry-on, bags, name tag, photo identification, boarding, pass, visas, vaccinations, credit card.

B. Comprehension. Answer the questions.

1. How many bags is the man checking?

The man is checking one suitcase.

2. Does the man need to take off his glasses?

No, he doesn't.

3. Why is the pilot going to bed early?

The pilot is going to bed early because he is flying to Japan the next morning.

4. Why is the young man going to Hawaii?

He's going to Hawai to surf.

5. Where should you put liquids when you travel?

You should put liquids in your checked baggage.

6. What do you need to have with you before you leave for the airport?

You need to have photo identification and a ticket.

3. Grammar

B. Work with a partner. Ask and answer questions.

1. Sam / go / Paris

A: Why is Sam going to Paris?

B: He's going to Paris to study French.

2. Ali and Maha / go / airport

A: Why are Ali and Maha going to the airport?

B: They're going to the airport to meet their son.

3. Badr / go / travel agency

A: Why is Badr going to the travel agency?

B: He's going to the travel agency to plan a trip.

4. Ted and his son / go / mall

A: Why are Ted and his son going to the mall?

B: They're going to the mall to buy a suitcase.

5. Sabah / go / bank

A: Why is sabah going to the bank?

B: She's going to the bank to get foreign currency.

6. Rudy / go / consulate

A: Why is Rudy going to the consulate?

B: He's going to the consulate to get a visa.

D. Complete your schedule for next Saturday. Then ask and answer questions with a partner.
Try to arrange a time to meet and do homework together.

5. Listening

Listen to the conversation. Answer true or false.

1. F Dan and Larry last saw one another two years ago.
2. T Dan is working in the clothing industry.
3. F They are both traveling to Milan.
4. F Larry is going to Florence to study architecture.
5. T Dan is going to Milan to find new clothing designs.

7. About You

1. Have you ever travelled by plane?

Yes, I have travelled by plane once.

2. Are you afraid of flying?

a little bit.

3. What do you like/dislike about plane trips?

I like it when it is stable in the air and I don't like it when it takes off and land.

4. What do you like/dislike about airports?

I like meeting different people and I don't like crowding.

5. What do you think are the good and bad things about traveling?

the good things is to know more different cultures and get ride of stress. The bad things is tiredness.

6. Have you ever had a bad travel experience? Tell about it.

Yes, it was by bus, it was raining and foggy that we had to stop for six hours.

8. Conversation

About the Conversation

Answer about Michael. Then complete the same information about Mr. Parker.

1. Why is he going to Saudi Arabia?

Michael

He's going to Saudi Arabia to study Arabic.

Mr. Parker

He's going to Saudi Arabia on business.

2. How long is he staying?

Michael

He's staying for a year.

Mr. Parker

He's staying for a few days.

3. What’s his Arabic like?

Michael

He is still makes mistakes in Arabic.

Mr. Parker

His Arabic is pretty good.

4. In which city is he going to stay?

Michael

He's going to stay in Abha.

Mr. Parker

He's going to stay in Riyadh.

Your Turn

Imagine you are traveling and you meet someone on the plane.
Role-play the conversation with a partner. Use the following cues.

A: Hello! What's your name?

B: Hi, my name is Ahmed.

A: I have an apartment in London.

B: on business.

A: How long are you going to stay there?

B: six to seven months.

9. Reading

After Reading

A. Circle the correct meaning of the words as used in the brochure.

1. unique (1st paragraph)
a. strange
b. special
c. to be chosen

2. to run out (2nd paragraph)
a. to go out the door
b. to come to an end, be left without
c. to use up everything

3. dialects (3rd paragraph)
a. local varieties of language
b. spelling differences
c. different accents

4. recite (4th paragraph)
a. tell a story
b. answer a question
c. repeat from memory

5. rich (last paragraph)
a. wealthy
b. have a lot of sugar
c. have a lot of good things

6. heritage (last paragraph)
a. traditions
b. money from relatives
c. a preserved building

7. buzzing (last paragraph)
a. chaotic
b. busy and lively
c. very hot

8. atmosphere (last paragraph)
a. the way a place or situation makes you feel
b. traffic
c. gases surrounding Earth

B. Answer the questions.

1. What are the advantages of learning Arabic?

Arabic is spoken by more than 340 million people, so it can help you communicate with lots of people.

2. How will students learn Arabic at the Arabic Language School?

Students will recite the Holy Qur'an, practice conversation, listen, and learn to read and write Arabic.

3. Where will students live during their stay in Abha?

Students will live with a family.

4. What’s the weather like in Abha?

Abha has a mild climate with temperatures between 12C and 24C.

5. Why is the town so popular with visitors?

The climate is good, and Abha has a rich heritage, a buzzing marketplace, a lively atmosphere, summer festivals, and even paragliding.

11. Writing

A. Read the email. Do you think Adnan is having a good time in Toronto?

In general, he is having a good time. He has made new friends and he is looking forward to a tour of Niagara Falls. He thinks his classes are interesting, and he is learning

English quickly. However, he has had some difficults adjusting to the weather and the food.

He also misses his family.

C. Imagine you are a student studying in a foreign country. Write an email to a friend telling him/her about your experience.
Describe your impressions, how you feel, and what you plan to do while you are there.

Dear friend Ahmed.

How's it going?

Sorry I haven't been in touch for such a long time but I've had exams so I've been studying every free minute. Anyway, I'd love to hear all your news. I hope you can spend your vacation here in Jordan, the weather is wonderful, nice and people treat me kindly, Actually I feel home.

by the way, I have bought a new car I will give you a drive to all the beautiful places.

My holidays is going to start next month, so try to arrange for a tour and visit Jordan, I will take care of you.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

12. Form, Meaning and Function

A. Match each phrase with the correct time clause.

1. f Take your ticket and passport with you
2. j He’s going to play football with his friends
3. g I won’t spend a lot of money
4. b They’ll probably visit a museum
5. i We’re going to miss you
6. h You must go through the security check
7. c Passengers should wait by the gate
8. e They’re meeting their son at the airport
9. a You should arrive at the airport
10. d He won’t go out with his friends

B. Complete the paragraph with the correct prepositions.

• Imad and Jasem are visiting London for two days. When they arrive at Heathrow airport, they’re going to take the London Underground train (1) towards/to the canter of town.
• The train travels above ground as it moves (2) away from the airport, but when it gets near the city, it travels (3) through underground tunnels.
• They’re going to get off at Green Park Station, near the hotel. After they check (4) into the hotel, they’ll probably rest and have dinner.
• The next day, they’re taking a tour (5) around the city on a double-decker bus. The tour stops at Big Ben and Buckingham Palace, and includes a short cruise (6) along the Thames River.
• On their last day, they want to walk (7) across Millennium Bridge and visit the Tate Modern. In the evening, they’re going to check (8) out of the hotel and take the Underground back (9) to the airport.