Hot spots
1.VOCABULARY
Which words are related to each place of entertainment?
Complete the table by ticking the correct boxes.
theme park museum bowling alley
exhibits
queue
artefacts
games
indoor
outdoor
rides
A. Discuss.
• Are there many places of entertainment in your
town/city?
• What’s the most popular with people your age?
2.LISTENING
B. Listen to three people talking about places of
entertainment. Which place is each of them talking
about? Match the names with the places.
1. Danny usually goes to this place alone.
2. Danny enjoys the variety of activities on offer.
3. Roger doesn’t like queues.
4. Roger has to go there because of his family.
5. Mike hates preparing before going to this place.
6. Mike thinks that it isn’t always entertaining there.
C. Listen again and write T for True or F for False. Talk in groups of three. Look at the places below and
discuss what you like or don’t like about them. Agree
or disagree using so or neither.
4.SPEAKING
museum t heme park b owling alley
café restaurant
I love going to cafés because...
So do I. / I do too.
I don’t because...
3.GRAMMAR
Read the following dialogues and match the
phrases in bold with their uses.
A: I like going to the city centre.
B: So do I. / I do too.
C: I don’t. It’s very crowded.
A: I can’t ski.
B: C: Well, a. It is used to agree with an affirmative sentence.
b. It is used to agree with a negative sentence.
c. It is used to disagree.
Grammar Reference p. 132
Neither can I. / I can’t either.
I can.
WORDS RELATED TO PLACES OF ENTERTAINMENT
TIP
When listening for gist, try to
understand the general idea,
not every single word.
So, Neither, Too, Either
Danny
Roger
Mike
theme park
bowling alley
museum
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WRITING TASK
D. Write a paragraph about your favourite place of
entertainment. Your paragraph should be between
80-100 words.
When writing a paragraph expressing preference:
explain your ideas by giving examples.
use phrases like: I think…, I prefer…, I like/love…,
I really enjoy..., I’m fond of..., I’m a big fan of..., I’m
interested in..., I find ... fantastic, etc.
use a variety of adjectives (interesting, exciting, etc.) to
describe how you feel.
try not to repeat the same words all the time. Instead,
use subject personal pronouns (he, she, it…), object
personal pronouns (him, her, it…), possessive
adjectives (his, her, its…) and adverbs (here, there).
1. My sister and I love going to the shopping centre.
My sister and I go to the shopping centre every
weekend. The shopping centre is usually crowded,
but my sister and I always have a good time when
we go to the shopping centre.
2. Brian is really interested in reading. Reading
relaxes Brian. There are lots of libraries in Brian’s
neighbourhood and Brian goes to one of the
libraries once a week.
I enjoy going out, but there’s
alley. I find that it’s an interesting place as it gives me the
week and we all have great fun. The bowling alley offers a nice,
relaxing atmosphere. Every year there is a tournament and everyone
to be the best team at the competition. Last year we won first prize and
that was a big success. All the other teams admitted we were the best!
of a team and especially there, at the bowling alley. I wouldn’t give it up
for anything in the world!
one place I prefer going to more often and that’s the bowling
My favourite
place of
entertainment
5.WRITING
A. Discuss.
• What is your favourite place of
entertainment?
• Why do you like going there?
B. Read the paragraph below and answer the questions.
1. Which words/phrases show that the writer likes
this place?
2. What do the highlighted words refer to?
a. we:
b. there:
c. it:
d. them:
e. us:
C. Rewrite the sentences below without repeating the
same words, whenever you can.
A PARAGRAPH EXPRESSING PREFERENCE
chance to spend more time with my friends, have fun and also
exercise a bit. We all meet up there to go bowling three times a
gets excited about it. My friends and I practise together all year round
Some of them even came to ask us for a few tips. It’s great fun being part
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The Harlem Globetrotters show is great entertainment
for both young and old. The world famous basketball team
from the USA amaze their audiences with their sporting
skills and entertain with their amusing antics on court.
The Harlem Globetrotters have been touring the world
since 1972 and over 110 million people in 114 countries
have been applauding and cheering them on ever since.
They have been responsible for making basketball popular
in many countries.
The Harlem Globetrotters have been touring Australia
for the last 5 months and have played over 100 games
around the country. This is your last chance to see them
LIVE! The Globetrotters are playing their last game at the
ANZ Stadium in the Sydney Olympic Park on Saturday
3rd December and tickets are selling fast. So, check them
out! They won’t let you down.
Tickets are on sale online.
Ticket hotline on 0061 110 210 778 944.
Adults $ 90-150
Children &
Seni or Citizens $ 60-110
(Pric es d ep e n d o n seat i n g are a )
Special offers
for families and
groups!
Please ask for
details.
Let the
Harlem Globetrotters
work their magic
on you!
It’s showtime!
A. Look at the pictures and the titles of the texts and
guess whether the statements below are True or False.
1.READING
1. The Harlem Globetrotters feature a
sporting event.
2. The Dubai Airshow takes place
every year.
3. Only people from the Middle East
attend the Dubai Airshow.
4. The Harlem Globetrotters only play
in the USA.
B. Read the texts and check your answers in
activity A.
C. Read again and write DA for the Dubai Airshow or
HG for the Harlem Globetrotters.
1. Which show is great family entertainment?
2. Which show is for children and adults?
3. 4. 5. show?
6. 7. Which show has expanded really fast since
it started?
f Which show has been running the longest?
Which show has a discount for families?
Which advertisement is for a one-time-only
Which show takes place in one city only?
Since it started in Dubai, UAE, in 1989, the Dubai Airshow has
grown from 200 exhibits and 25 aircraft to over 800 exhibits
and more than 80 aircraft in the next years. It is held every
two years and it is an extraordinary event in the Middle East
and the fastest growing airshow in the world.
colours of the Emirates Airlines in 2005 and the Airbus A350
XWB in 2009.
This amazing show attracts thousands of visitors from over
100 countries and over 50,000 industry professionals from all
over the world.
The airshow will run for five days this winter at Airport Expo,
Dubai.
Dubai
Airshow
A show
with a difference!
Opening times: 10:00 – 17:30
(displays start at about 14:00)
Prices: $50 for all five days
(visitors over 16 years old)
13th-17th November
Through the years, the top aviation companies have
been offering a memorable show to all visitors. Two
must-see attractions were the Airbus A380, featuring the
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• How long has it been running?
• How long has it been touring?
• Which places has it toured so far?
• What age group is the show for?
• What is it about?
• How have audiences responded?
• Where can you get tickets?
• How much are they?
D. Look at the highlighted words in the texts and match them
with their meanings a-g. There are two extra meanings
which you do not need to use.
1. extraordinary
2. memorable
3. must-see
4. feature
5. court
a. performance
b. to present, to show
c. successful
d. the place where tennis and
basketball are played
e. something that must be
experienced
f. unusual, amazing
g. unforgettable
E. Discuss.
• Which of the shows would you like to see? Why?
• Have you been to any other kind of show? What was it like?
• Is there any show that you would like to go and see?
2.VOCABULARY
PHRASAL VERBS
Match the phrasal verbs 1-6 with their meanings a-f.
Some of them are in the texts on page 82.
1. come across
2. bring back
3. cheer on
4. sell out
5. check out
6. let down
a. disappoint
b. return from somewhere with
something
c. shout to someone in a race or
competition to encourage him/her
d. have no tickets left
e. find by chance
f. look at something that seems
interesting
3.GRAMMAR
The Harlem Globetrotters have been touring the world since 1972.
• When did the Harlem Globetrotters start touring?
• Do they still tour?
PRESENT PERFECT PROGRESSIVE
Grammar Reference p. 132
Read the example and answer the questions. Then complete the rules
about the formation and use of the Present Perfect Progressive.
• The Dubai Airshow has offered visitors a memorable show.
• The Dubai Airshow has been offering visitors memorable shows for
more than 20 years.
Read the sentences below. Which tenses are used? Which sentence
emphasises the result and which the duration of the action?
Complete with the Present Perfect Simple or the
Present Perfect Progressive of the verbs in brackets.
4.PRACTICE
A: Can I take your order?
B: Hello Steve! I didn’t know you were a
waiter here.
A: Well, I am.
B: I come here all the time and I
(1) (never / see) you here
before.
A: I’m new here. I (2)
(work) here for a week now.
B: So, (3) you
(give up) trying to be an artist?
A: No, but I need the extra money. So, I
(4) (try) different parttime
jobs since last year.
B: Sounds interesting. My boss
(5) (look for) someone
to work as a part-time secretary for quite
some time now, so if this place doesn’t
work out for you, let me know.
A: Thanks. So, what would you like?
(6) you
(try) the vegetable soup?
B: Of course, I (7) (come)
here for years. I know the menu very well.
A: Great.
5.SPEAKING
Work in small groups. Think of a
show or make one up. Think of things
to say about it and advertise it to
your classmates. Use the questions
below:
PRESENT PERFECT PROGRESSIVE vs PRESENT PERFECT SIMPLE
Present Perfect Progressive
or has + + verb +
Use:
the Present Perfect Progressive for actions or situations that started in
the and continue up to the .
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1.VOCABULARY
Which words are related to each place of entertainment?
Complete the table by ticking the correct boxes.
theme park museum bowling alley
exhibits
queue
artefacts
games
indoor
outdoor
rides
A. Discuss.
• Are there many places of entertainment in your
town/city?
• What’s the most popular with people your age?
2.LISTENING
B. Listen to three people talking about places of
entertainment. Which place is each of them talking
about? Match the names with the places.
1. Danny usually goes to this place alone.
2. Danny enjoys the variety of activities on offer.
3. Roger doesn’t like queues.
4. Roger has to go there because of his family.
5. Mike hates preparing before going to this place.
6. Mike thinks that it isn’t always entertaining there.
C. Listen again and write T for True or F for False. Talk in groups of three. Look at the places below and
discuss what you like or don’t like about them. Agree
or disagree using so or neither.
4.SPEAKING
museum t heme park b owling alley
café restaurant
I love going to cafés because...
So do I. / I do too.
I don’t because...
3.GRAMMAR
Read the following dialogues and match the
phrases in bold with their uses.
A: I like going to the city centre.
B: So do I. / I do too.
C: I don’t. It’s very crowded.
A: I can’t ski.
B: C: Well, a. It is used to agree with an affirmative sentence.
b. It is used to agree with a negative sentence.
c. It is used to disagree.
Grammar Reference p. 132
Neither can I. / I can’t either.
I can.
WORDS RELATED TO PLACES OF ENTERTAINMENT
TIP
When listening for gist, try to
understand the general idea,
not every single word.
So, Neither, Too, Either
Danny
Roger
Mike
theme park
bowling alley
museum
80
WRITING TASK
D. Write a paragraph about your favourite place of
entertainment. Your paragraph should be between
80-100 words.
When writing a paragraph expressing preference:
explain your ideas by giving examples.
use phrases like: I think…, I prefer…, I like/love…,
I really enjoy..., I’m fond of..., I’m a big fan of..., I’m
interested in..., I find ... fantastic, etc.
use a variety of adjectives (interesting, exciting, etc.) to
describe how you feel.
try not to repeat the same words all the time. Instead,
use subject personal pronouns (he, she, it…), object
personal pronouns (him, her, it…), possessive
adjectives (his, her, its…) and adverbs (here, there).
1. My sister and I love going to the shopping centre.
My sister and I go to the shopping centre every
weekend. The shopping centre is usually crowded,
but my sister and I always have a good time when
we go to the shopping centre.
2. Brian is really interested in reading. Reading
relaxes Brian. There are lots of libraries in Brian’s
neighbourhood and Brian goes to one of the
libraries once a week.
I enjoy going out, but there’s
alley. I find that it’s an interesting place as it gives me the
week and we all have great fun. The bowling alley offers a nice,
relaxing atmosphere. Every year there is a tournament and everyone
to be the best team at the competition. Last year we won first prize and
that was a big success. All the other teams admitted we were the best!
of a team and especially there, at the bowling alley. I wouldn’t give it up
for anything in the world!
one place I prefer going to more often and that’s the bowling
My favourite
place of
entertainment
5.WRITING
A. Discuss.
• What is your favourite place of
entertainment?
• Why do you like going there?
B. Read the paragraph below and answer the questions.
1. Which words/phrases show that the writer likes
this place?
2. What do the highlighted words refer to?
a. we:
b. there:
c. it:
d. them:
e. us:
C. Rewrite the sentences below without repeating the
same words, whenever you can.
A PARAGRAPH EXPRESSING PREFERENCE
chance to spend more time with my friends, have fun and also
exercise a bit. We all meet up there to go bowling three times a
gets excited about it. My friends and I practise together all year round
Some of them even came to ask us for a few tips. It’s great fun being part
81
The Harlem Globetrotters show is great entertainment
for both young and old. The world famous basketball team
from the USA amaze their audiences with their sporting
skills and entertain with their amusing antics on court.
The Harlem Globetrotters have been touring the world
since 1972 and over 110 million people in 114 countries
have been applauding and cheering them on ever since.
They have been responsible for making basketball popular
in many countries.
The Harlem Globetrotters have been touring Australia
for the last 5 months and have played over 100 games
around the country. This is your last chance to see them
LIVE! The Globetrotters are playing their last game at the
ANZ Stadium in the Sydney Olympic Park on Saturday
3rd December and tickets are selling fast. So, check them
out! They won’t let you down.
Tickets are on sale online.
Ticket hotline on 0061 110 210 778 944.
Adults $ 90-150
Children &
Seni or Citizens $ 60-110
(Pric es d ep e n d o n seat i n g are a )
Special offers
for families and
groups!
Please ask for
details.
Let the
Harlem Globetrotters
work their magic
on you!
It’s showtime!
A. Look at the pictures and the titles of the texts and
guess whether the statements below are True or False.
1.READING
1. The Harlem Globetrotters feature a
sporting event.
2. The Dubai Airshow takes place
every year.
3. Only people from the Middle East
attend the Dubai Airshow.
4. The Harlem Globetrotters only play
in the USA.
B. Read the texts and check your answers in
activity A.
C. Read again and write DA for the Dubai Airshow or
HG for the Harlem Globetrotters.
1. Which show is great family entertainment?
2. Which show is for children and adults?
3. 4. 5. show?
6. 7. Which show has expanded really fast since
it started?
f Which show has been running the longest?
Which show has a discount for families?
Which advertisement is for a one-time-only
Which show takes place in one city only?
Since it started in Dubai, UAE, in 1989, the Dubai Airshow has
grown from 200 exhibits and 25 aircraft to over 800 exhibits
and more than 80 aircraft in the next years. It is held every
two years and it is an extraordinary event in the Middle East
and the fastest growing airshow in the world.
colours of the Emirates Airlines in 2005 and the Airbus A350
XWB in 2009.
This amazing show attracts thousands of visitors from over
100 countries and over 50,000 industry professionals from all
over the world.
The airshow will run for five days this winter at Airport Expo,
Dubai.
Dubai
Airshow
A show
with a difference!
Opening times: 10:00 – 17:30
(displays start at about 14:00)
Prices: $50 for all five days
(visitors over 16 years old)
13th-17th November
Through the years, the top aviation companies have
been offering a memorable show to all visitors. Two
must-see attractions were the Airbus A380, featuring the
82
• How long has it been running?
• How long has it been touring?
• Which places has it toured so far?
• What age group is the show for?
• What is it about?
• How have audiences responded?
• Where can you get tickets?
• How much are they?
D. Look at the highlighted words in the texts and match them
with their meanings a-g. There are two extra meanings
which you do not need to use.
1. extraordinary
2. memorable
3. must-see
4. feature
5. court
a. performance
b. to present, to show
c. successful
d. the place where tennis and
basketball are played
e. something that must be
experienced
f. unusual, amazing
g. unforgettable
E. Discuss.
• Which of the shows would you like to see? Why?
• Have you been to any other kind of show? What was it like?
• Is there any show that you would like to go and see?
2.VOCABULARY
PHRASAL VERBS
Match the phrasal verbs 1-6 with their meanings a-f.
Some of them are in the texts on page 82.
1. come across
2. bring back
3. cheer on
4. sell out
5. check out
6. let down
a. disappoint
b. return from somewhere with
something
c. shout to someone in a race or
competition to encourage him/her
d. have no tickets left
e. find by chance
f. look at something that seems
interesting
3.GRAMMAR
The Harlem Globetrotters have been touring the world since 1972.
• When did the Harlem Globetrotters start touring?
• Do they still tour?
PRESENT PERFECT PROGRESSIVE
Grammar Reference p. 132
Read the example and answer the questions. Then complete the rules
about the formation and use of the Present Perfect Progressive.
• The Dubai Airshow has offered visitors a memorable show.
• The Dubai Airshow has been offering visitors memorable shows for
more than 20 years.
Read the sentences below. Which tenses are used? Which sentence
emphasises the result and which the duration of the action?
Complete with the Present Perfect Simple or the
Present Perfect Progressive of the verbs in brackets.
4.PRACTICE
A: Can I take your order?
B: Hello Steve! I didn’t know you were a
waiter here.
A: Well, I am.
B: I come here all the time and I
(1) (never / see) you here
before.
A: I’m new here. I (2)
(work) here for a week now.
B: So, (3) you
(give up) trying to be an artist?
A: No, but I need the extra money. So, I
(4) (try) different parttime
jobs since last year.
B: Sounds interesting. My boss
(5) (look for) someone
to work as a part-time secretary for quite
some time now, so if this place doesn’t
work out for you, let me know.
A: Thanks. So, what would you like?
(6) you
(try) the vegetable soup?
B: Of course, I (7) (come)
here for years. I know the menu very well.
A: Great.
5.SPEAKING
Work in small groups. Think of a
show or make one up. Think of things
to say about it and advertise it to
your classmates. Use the questions
below:
PRESENT PERFECT PROGRESSIVE vs PRESENT PERFECT SIMPLE
Present Perfect Progressive
or has + + verb +
Use:
the Present Perfect Progressive for actions or situations that started in
the and continue up to the .
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