Where to stay
ACCOMMODATION
Which of the words in the box
relate to the different types of
accommodation shown? There
may be more than one answer.
high prices
room service
tent
air conditioning
shower
swimming pool
buffet
Wi-Fi connection
business centre
sleeping bag
1.VOCABULARY
2.GRAMMAR
Read the dialogues, notice the phrases in bold and
answer the questions that follow.
DIRECT QUESTION
A: Where’s the library?
B: It’s straight ahead, next to the post office.
INDIRECT QUESTION
A: Excuse me sir, could you tell me where the library is?
B: Sure. It’s straight ahead, next to the post office.
• Which of the two questions is more formal?
• What is the difference in word order in the two bold
phrases?
INDIRECT QUESTIONS
Grammar Reference p. 129
B&B (bed and
breakfast)
hotel campsite youth hostel
Read the direct questions and form indirect questions.
1. What time does the gym open? Excuse me, can you tell me ?
2. Where is the swimming pool? Do you know ?
3. Where did you stay? Can ?
4. How much did you pay? Could ?
5. When is Tom’s graduation? Do ?
4.PRACTICE
3.INTONATION
A. Listen and repeat. What’s the difference
between a and b?
a. What time is your flight?
b. Do you know what time your flight is?
B. Listen and repeat. Is the intonation rising or
falling ?
1. Could you tell me where Nasir went?
2. Where did you get this tent?
3. Do you know why he is upset?
4. When are you visiting Munich?
5. How often do you go camping?
6. Can you tell us which hotels you’ve stayed at?
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WRITING TASK
D. You are planning a trip to Paris. Your friend recently
stayed at a hotel there and was very pleased with
it. Write an e-mail to your friend asking for more
information about the hotel. Choose three ideas from
activity C. Your e-mail should be between 80-100
words.
A. Discuss.
• Where do you usually stay when you go
on holiday?
• Have you ever had to complain at a hotel?
Why?
• What is the worst experience you’ve had
at a hotel?
5.LISTENING
6.SPEAKING
INFORMATION GAP ACTIVITY
Talk in pairs.
Student A go to page 118.
Student B go to page 120.
A. Below is an e-mail Peter has sent to his friend, Gavin. Gavin recently stayed at a campsite and was very pleased
with it. Peter wants to go camping this summer and would like some information about it. What do you think Peter
is going to ask about? Read and check your answers.
AN E-MAIL ASKING FOR INFORMATION
B. Read again and answer the following questions.
1. How many questions does Peter ask about the
campsite?
2. Which words does he use to list them?
3. What kind of questions has he used?
C. Look at the ideas below. Tick the kind of information
you would ask about if you wanted to know more
about a hotel.
7.WRITING
Hi Gavin,
How are things? Listen, you stayed at a campsite last summer and you really liked it there, right? Well, I need
some information. Could you tell me a bit more about it?
Firstly, can you hire tents there, or do I have to bring my own? Also, does it have showers and what are they
like? Finally, could you tell me how much it costs? Do you pay daily or every week?
I’m planning to go next month, so please send me a reply with any information. Thanks a lot.
Bye for now,
Peter
When writing an e-mail asking for information:
use set phrases to say why you are writing (e.g. I’m
interested in... so..., I want some information about..., I’d like
to know...).
use words/phrases to list your questions (e.g. firstly, first of
all, next, then, also, finally).
don’t use direct questions only. Use indirect questions, too
(e.g. Can/Could you tell me...?, Do you know...?).
end by saying thanks and mentioning that you’d like a reply
as soon as possible.
prices
Wi-Fi connection
business centre
gym
swimming pool
balcony
parking
air conditioning
TV
location
close to public transport
view
C. Listen again and write T for True or F for False.
1. The man sent an e-mail to the hotel from his room.
2. The receptionist tried to ring the man but the phone
didn’t work.
3. The man couldn’t use the Internet in his room.
4. The receptionist didn’t understand the man’s e-mail.
5. The man wants to change to a different room.
6. There aren’t any other rooms available.
7. The man can’t talk to the receptionist because he has to
go to a meeting.
B. Listen to a conversation at a hotel between a man and the
receptionist. What is the man complaining about?
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Come to Sichuan!
With its beautiful scenery, friendly people and great
food, Sichuan Province in China is the ideal holiday
destination.
Sichuan is in Southwest China and it has many
mountains, including the Himalayas to the west. The
famous Yangtze River runs through China, from west to
east, crossing Sichuan. The Yangtze isn’t as long as the
Amazon or the Nile, but it’s the longest river in Asia.
There are lots of impressive sights in Sichuan. A very
common form of Chinese art are the beautiful carved lion
statues that visitors will see outside palaces and other
important buildings.
Don’t miss Mount Emei. Here you can visit sights or
just take photos of the many waterfalls. For one of the most
mountain range
3d Natural beauty
A. Look at the pictures and the map on pages
40 and 41. What do you know or can you
guess about Sichuan?
2.READING
volcano cliff waterfall coast jungle
valley
hotels nature museum animals
B. Read the text and tick the topics that are mentioned.
food history places of interest
GEOGRAPHICAL FEATURES
Look at the pictures and the words. Which of these types of
geographical features exist in or near the area where you live?
1.VOCABULARY
beautiful sceneries in the country, visit Jiuzhaigou Valley.
Jiuzhaigou Valley, in the north of Sichuan, is one of the
mountains, colourful lakes and beautiful forests.
Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan and is the cultural
to the Chengdu Giant Panda Research Base, one of the
most important centres in the world for the protection
into China Panda City with a museum and a zoo.
something to eat. The Sichuanese cook with a lot of chilli
peppers and garlic, and Sichuanese food is hotter and
spicier than other types of Chinese cuisine,
but it’s delicious!
most spectacular places in China with snow-covered
and industrial centre of the region. Chengdu is also home
of the Giant Panda. The Research Centre has developed
After all that sightseeing, you must definitely have
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C. Read again and answer the questions.
1. What’s the mountain range to the West of Sichuan
called?
2. Where can you see carved lions?
3. Where can you see beautiful scenery and lakes?
4. What’s the capital of this Province?
5. What do the Sichuanese use in their cooking?
D. Look at the highlighted words in the text and
choose the correct meaning a or b.
1. spectacular
a. impressive
b. important
2. region
a. area
b. mountain
3. developed
a. grown
b. built
4. definitely
a. fortunately
b. surely
E. Discuss.
• Would you like to visit Sichuan?
• Which places in Sichuan would you like to visit
most? Why?
3.GRAMMAR
A. Look at the examples below and answer the
questions that follow.
• Sichuanese food is hotter than other types of
Chinese cuisine.
• The Yangtze is the longest river in Asia.
• For one of the most beautiful sceneries in the
country, visit Jiuzhaigou Valley.
• The scenery is more spectacular than anything
I’ve seen so far.
1. Which of the examples above include
adjectives in the comparative form and which
in the superlative form?
2. Which word do we usually use after
adjectives in the comparative form and which
before adjectives in the superlative form?
Grammar Reference p. 129
COMPARISONS
B. Read the example and decide what it means.
Choose a, b or c.
The Yangtze isn’t as long as the Amazon.
a. The Yangtze is longer.
b. The Amazon is longer.
c. The two rivers are the same length.
4.PRACTICE
5.SPEAKING
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the
adjectives in brackets. Add the where necessary.
A: Let’s have dinner at La Playa tonight.
B: No way! That’s one of (1) (bad)
restaurants in town. Dan was there last week
and he says it’s horrible!
A: Well, it’s (2) (good) than the
restaurant in our neighbourhood.
B: Yeah, the food in Sabroso isn’t as
(3) (tasty) as it used to be.
A: Sabroso is also (4) (expensive)
than La Playa.
B: I know! Why don’t we go to La Scala in the
shopping centre? It’s not as (5)
(quiet) as the other places, but the food is good.
A: OK. It’s also (6) (cheap)
restaurant in the shopping centre.
Go to page 119.
Chengdu
H I M A L A Y A S
Mt Emei Yangtze River
Jiuzhaigou
CHINA
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Urban life
1. The bus was crowded and I couldn’t get on.
2. When I get tired of life in the city, I go to the countryside. It’s so
peaceful there.
3. You can find lots of books about ancient history in the library.
4. I live in a noisy neighbourhood and can’t sleep at night!
5. Don’t worry; the streets around here are safe for the children to play in.
6. The town square is a popular meeting place for teenagers.
7. We went on a tour around the town and saw many historic buildings.
8. The town centre has a great variety of cosy cafés and restaurants.
ADJECTIVES DESCRIBING PLACES
A. Read the sentences below and match the adjectives in bold with the definitions a-h.
1.VOCABULARY
a. comfortable and warm
b. quiet and calm
c. full of people
d. making a lot of noise
e. liked by a large number
of people
f. very old
g. important in history
h. not dangerous
Talk in pairs. The three people below have been offered jobs
in the three cities presented. Read the information, discuss
and decide which city is the most suitable for each person.
Give reasons for your choices.
Karim Salman, 23
Likes: art, eating out,
travelling
Dislikes: shopping, nature
Ryan Aberson, 34
Likes: sports, reading,
shopping
Dislikes: art
Harry Perl, 41
Likes: museums, nature,
swimming
Dislikes: going out
2.SPEAKING
Chicago, Illinois
• beautiful parks and beaches
• lots of sports facilities
• museums
New York City, New York
• museums and galleries
• world famous shops
• huge variety of restaurants
Minneapolis, Minnesota
• lakes and parks with sports
activities
• large shopping centre
I think the most suitable city for Karim is ... because ...
I disagree. I think the ideal city for him is ... because ...
B. Use some of the adjectives above to describe your city/town.
TIP When talking to another person, listen carefully
to him/her and respond to what he/she is
saying (e.g. I agree, I don’t know about that.)
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A. Discuss.
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in a city?
3.LISTENING
B. Listen to Bob talking to a friend about his new life.
What is his opinion about life in the city?
C. Listen again and choose the correct picture a, b or c.
1. Where does Bob live?
d 2. Where does Bob go every weekend?
a. b. c.
3. How does Bob get to work?
a. b. c.
4. What can Bob see out of his window?
a. b. c.
A. Discuss.
4.WRITING A DESCRIPTION OF A PLACE
• What is the most interesting place you’ve ever visited?
• Why did you like it?
B. Read the text and choose a, b or c.
The text is:
a. part of a story that happened in Yanbu.
b. a description of Yanbu.
c. an advertisement about a holiday in Yanbu.
C. Read again and answer the following questions.
1. In which paragraph (1-4) does the writer:
• describe what tourists can do there?
• say how he/she feels about the place?
• describe some places in the city?
• give general information about the place?
2. Which adjectives does the writer use to make the
description more lively?
WRITING TASK
D. Write a description of a place you’ve visited. Your
description should be between 100-120 words.
When writing a description of a place:
before you start, write down some ideas.
develop your ideas and write about the most important or
interesting features of the place.
divide your text into paragraphs as shown above.
use a variety of adjectives to make your description lively.
a. b. c.
Yanbu, on Saudi Arabia’s western coast,
is one of the most relaxing cities I have ever visited.
Yanbu is made up of three villages, Al-Balad, Al-Nakheel
and Yanbu Al-Sina’iya, which are all very close to each other.
Yanbu is one of the oldest cities of the Kingdom and has many interesting places
to see. If you walk along some of the narrow streets of the old part of the city, you
will see a museum and numerous impressive buildings, some of which are extremely
old and offer a fascinating look into the history of Yanbu. This area used to be the
home of Lawrence of Arabia.
There is also a variety of options for recreation. Yanbu’s beautiful beaches and
opportunities for water sports, such as scuba diving or snorkelling on Barracuda
Beach and Coral Gardens attract many tourists every year. There are also many
places to shop and restaurants where you can try Saudi cuisine.
Yanbu is a very beautiful city and I had a fantastic time there. It was an
unforgettable experience and I hope to visit this wonderful city again.
Yanbu
TIP
Before you listen, read the rubric carefully and
look at the pictures, maps, etc. This will give
you an idea of what to listen for.
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3 Round-up
A. Choose a, b or c.
VOCABULARY
1. I need a(n) to reach that shelf.
a. helmet b. ladder c. equipment
2. There were only fifty on the plane.
a. destinations b. passports c. passengers
3. A: Where’s Kim?
B: She’s dinner.
a. preparing b. discovering c. expecting
4. You should go to the south of France. There
are lots of beautiful towns by the sea.
a. valley b. coast c. cliff
5. Abdulaziz lives in a area. It’s nice and quiet.
a. crowded b. comfortable c. peaceful
6. We had a(n) time in New York last winter.
a. cosy b. unforgettable c. suitable
7. You can a car and explore the island. It’s
beautiful.
a. hire b. include c. attract
8. Excuse me, sir. You’re not to use your
mobile in here.
a. necessary b. possible c. allowed
B. Match.
1. public a. card
2. room b. attendant
3. boarding c. service
4. youth d. connection
5. Wi-Fi e. transport
6. flight f. range
7. mountain g. hostel
C. Circle the correct words.
Andy Hey, Oliver (1) could / may you drive me to
the airport tomorrow evening?
Oliver At what time?
Andy Well, my departure time is 10:00, so I (2) need
/ must to be there at around 8:00.
Oliver OK, then. I’m working till 7:00 and then I just
(3) could / have to get my car from the garage.
So I (4) can / may come by your house at 7:30.
Andy That sounds fine. But you (5) don’t have to /
mustn’t be late. I don’t want to miss my flight.
Oliver You (6) needn’t / don’t need worry.
Andy Thanks. Oh, one more thing... (7) May / Must
I borrow your camera?
Oliver Yes, of course.
GRAMMAR
E. Read the direct questions and form indirect questions.
1. Who is that man?
Do you know ?
2. What does this word mean?
Excuse me, can you tell me ?
3. Where’s the bathroom?
Can ?
4. When did Mr Carter leave the building?
Do you ?
5. How much do these boots cost?
Could ?
COMMUNICATION
F. Complete the dialogue with the phrases a-e.
a. I have to be in Coleridge as soon as possible.
b. It’s about as quick as the underground.
c. Could you tell me where the nearest
underground station is?
d. Could you help me?
e. You don’t have to take the underground.
Mr Green Excuse me. (1)
Stan Sure. Do you want me to carry one of your
bags?
Mr Green No, I’m fine. (2)
Stan There is no underground today.
Mr Green Oh, dear.
Stan Where do you want to go?
Mr Green (3)
Stan Don’t worry. (4) You can take
the number 45 bus.
Mr Green How long does it take?
Stan (5) There’s a bus stop over
there.
Mr Green Thank you.
Stan No problem.
D. Complete with the correct form of the adjectives
in brackets.
1. This is the (dark) cave I’ve ever been in.
2. Mrs Nuha’s class is (noisy) than Mrs
Afaf’s.
3. The black armchair is not as
(comfortable) as the brown one.
4. Ben bought the (impressive) painting
in the gallery.
5. My hand luggage was as (heavy) as
my suitcase so I had to check it in.
6. Sunday is the (bad) day of the week for
me.
7. The food was (spicy) than we
expected and we had trouble eating it.
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1. What must the passengers
on flight T315 do?
a. They must go to gate 4.
b. They must wait at gate 16.
c. They must board the plane
from gate 16.
Listen and choose a, b or c.
LISTENING
Talk in pairs. Imagine that you and your partner
are going on a camping trip. Look at the pictures
and discuss which five objects you would
take with you and why. Use the
phrases in the box.
SPEAKING
2. What did Dan think about the B&B?
a. It was as good as a hotel.
b. It was more expensive than a hotel.
c. It was worse than a hotel.
SELF-ASSESSMENT
Read the following and tick the appropriate
boxes. For the points you are unsure of,
refer back to the relevant sections in the
module.
Now I can...
make requests and ask for permission
express ability
express obligation, lack of obligation and prohibition
ask for information using indirect questions
make comparisons
use language related to travelling by plane
discuss different types of holiday and holiday destinations
describe places and write a description of a place
3. Where are the people staying?
a. at a house in the mountains
b. at a campsite
c. at a hotel by the beach
It would be a good idea to ...
I think it would be better to ...
We should(n’t) take ... because ...
I think we need ... because ...
... is/are useful/necessary.
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F a m o u s L a n d m a r k s
Do the quiz.
Culture page
The beautiful Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
is one of the world’s largest mosques and
can be found in Abu Dhabi. But how many
people can it hold?
The New Library of Alexandria in Egypt has
millions of books, a planetarium, research
centres and museums, to mention just a few.
But how many museums has it got?
Niagara Falls lies between Canada and the
USA. 3160 tons of water flows over it every
second. In 1901, Annie Edson Taylor became
the first woman to go over the falls. But what
did she do it in?
The Romans built Hadrian’s Wall
2000 years ago. But which two
countries does it separate?
The Taj Mahal is a marble white monument
located in Agra, India. But who was it built for?
1
2
3
4
a. 40,000
b. 30,000
c. 20,000
a. 24
b. 14
c. 4
b. a barrel c. a basket
5
6
a. France and Italy
b. England and Scotland
c. Wales and England
a. the Emperor’s wife
b. the Emperor’s father
c. the Emperor
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ANSWERS: 1. c / 2. a / 3. c / 4. b / 5. b / 6. a / 7. b / 8. a
The Makkah Clock Royal Tower
is located in the heart of
Makkah, only a few steps away
from the Al Haraam and the
Holy Ka’aba. It is one of the
tallest buildings in the world
and it’s more than five times
larger than Big Ben. The Tower
features a 40-metre clock that
is visible from a great distance.
From what distance can the
clock be seen at night?
b.
a. a boat
a.
c.
Uluru is a huge rock in the middle of
Australia. At sunset it glows a bright colour.
But which colour?
a. 10,000 tonnes
b. 20,000 tonnes
c. 25,000 tonnes
8
The Eiffel Tower is a very famous
tower in the centre of Paris. It’s
made of metal and it’s 320 metres
tall. But how much does it weigh?
a. 5 km
b. 40 km
c. 17 km
QUIZ!
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In this module you will...
discuss buying things and prices
learn to make promises, on-the-spot
decisions and requests
learn to refer to the future by using
appropriate tenses
learn to express your opinion and make
predictions about the future
read and write notes and SMS messages
learn to use abbreviations
learn to use too and enough
learn to define people, places and things by
using relative pronouns and adverbs
learn to describe gadgets and talk about
their positive and negative aspects
notes and SMS messages
two friends in an art gallery
two opinions about computers
advertisements about unusual gadgets
four wrong predictions
Flick through the module and find...
How is life different from ten years ago?
What do you think the major changes in
your lifetime will be?
Discuss:
4 Nowadays
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Lee So, which one do you want to buy?
Jack It’s that one over there.
Lee It’s huge. Where are you going to put it?
Jack In my living room, right next to the window.
Lee Does it fit?
Jack Just about. It’s a powerful image, don’t you think?
Lee You’re crazy. And why did you bring me here?
I don’t know anything about art.
Jack Well, I was getting to that.
Lee By the way, how much is it?
Jack £7500.
Lee Are you serious? Can you afford it?
Jack Not exactly. I’m a bit short. That’s why I was
thinking...
Lee Here we go.
Jack Will you lend me some money? Not all of it,
just half, maybe.
Lee I can’t believe this.
Jack Please. I’ll pay you back at the end of next month.
Lee I don’t know. What is it supposed to be, anyway?
Jack It’s called December.
Lee It looks like a big egg to me. What a waste of
money!
Jack It’s worth buying, trust me.
Lee Go on then, I’ll help you out.
Jack Fantastic!
Lee How are you going to get it home?
Jack As soon as the exhibition is over, they’ll deliver it
to me.
Lee And pay more money I expect. Forget it. I’ll help
you carry it home.
Jack What?
Lee I’m only kidding!
ACCOMMODATION
Which of the words in the box
relate to the different types of
accommodation shown? There
may be more than one answer.
high prices
room service
tent
air conditioning
shower
swimming pool
buffet
Wi-Fi connection
business centre
sleeping bag
1.VOCABULARY
2.GRAMMAR
Read the dialogues, notice the phrases in bold and
answer the questions that follow.
DIRECT QUESTION
A: Where’s the library?
B: It’s straight ahead, next to the post office.
INDIRECT QUESTION
A: Excuse me sir, could you tell me where the library is?
B: Sure. It’s straight ahead, next to the post office.
• Which of the two questions is more formal?
• What is the difference in word order in the two bold
phrases?
INDIRECT QUESTIONS
Grammar Reference p. 129
B&B (bed and
breakfast)
hotel campsite youth hostel
Read the direct questions and form indirect questions.
1. What time does the gym open? Excuse me, can you tell me ?
2. Where is the swimming pool? Do you know ?
3. Where did you stay? Can ?
4. How much did you pay? Could ?
5. When is Tom’s graduation? Do ?
4.PRACTICE
3.INTONATION
A. Listen and repeat. What’s the difference
between a and b?
a. What time is your flight?
b. Do you know what time your flight is?
B. Listen and repeat. Is the intonation rising or
falling ?
1. Could you tell me where Nasir went?
2. Where did you get this tent?
3. Do you know why he is upset?
4. When are you visiting Munich?
5. How often do you go camping?
6. Can you tell us which hotels you’ve stayed at?
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WRITING TASK
D. You are planning a trip to Paris. Your friend recently
stayed at a hotel there and was very pleased with
it. Write an e-mail to your friend asking for more
information about the hotel. Choose three ideas from
activity C. Your e-mail should be between 80-100
words.
A. Discuss.
• Where do you usually stay when you go
on holiday?
• Have you ever had to complain at a hotel?
Why?
• What is the worst experience you’ve had
at a hotel?
5.LISTENING
6.SPEAKING
INFORMATION GAP ACTIVITY
Talk in pairs.
Student A go to page 118.
Student B go to page 120.
A. Below is an e-mail Peter has sent to his friend, Gavin. Gavin recently stayed at a campsite and was very pleased
with it. Peter wants to go camping this summer and would like some information about it. What do you think Peter
is going to ask about? Read and check your answers.
AN E-MAIL ASKING FOR INFORMATION
B. Read again and answer the following questions.
1. How many questions does Peter ask about the
campsite?
2. Which words does he use to list them?
3. What kind of questions has he used?
C. Look at the ideas below. Tick the kind of information
you would ask about if you wanted to know more
about a hotel.
7.WRITING
Hi Gavin,
How are things? Listen, you stayed at a campsite last summer and you really liked it there, right? Well, I need
some information. Could you tell me a bit more about it?
Firstly, can you hire tents there, or do I have to bring my own? Also, does it have showers and what are they
like? Finally, could you tell me how much it costs? Do you pay daily or every week?
I’m planning to go next month, so please send me a reply with any information. Thanks a lot.
Bye for now,
Peter
When writing an e-mail asking for information:
use set phrases to say why you are writing (e.g. I’m
interested in... so..., I want some information about..., I’d like
to know...).
use words/phrases to list your questions (e.g. firstly, first of
all, next, then, also, finally).
don’t use direct questions only. Use indirect questions, too
(e.g. Can/Could you tell me...?, Do you know...?).
end by saying thanks and mentioning that you’d like a reply
as soon as possible.
prices
Wi-Fi connection
business centre
gym
swimming pool
balcony
parking
air conditioning
TV
location
close to public transport
view
C. Listen again and write T for True or F for False.
1. The man sent an e-mail to the hotel from his room.
2. The receptionist tried to ring the man but the phone
didn’t work.
3. The man couldn’t use the Internet in his room.
4. The receptionist didn’t understand the man’s e-mail.
5. The man wants to change to a different room.
6. There aren’t any other rooms available.
7. The man can’t talk to the receptionist because he has to
go to a meeting.
B. Listen to a conversation at a hotel between a man and the
receptionist. What is the man complaining about?
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Come to Sichuan!
With its beautiful scenery, friendly people and great
food, Sichuan Province in China is the ideal holiday
destination.
Sichuan is in Southwest China and it has many
mountains, including the Himalayas to the west. The
famous Yangtze River runs through China, from west to
east, crossing Sichuan. The Yangtze isn’t as long as the
Amazon or the Nile, but it’s the longest river in Asia.
There are lots of impressive sights in Sichuan. A very
common form of Chinese art are the beautiful carved lion
statues that visitors will see outside palaces and other
important buildings.
Don’t miss Mount Emei. Here you can visit sights or
just take photos of the many waterfalls. For one of the most
mountain range
3d Natural beauty
A. Look at the pictures and the map on pages
40 and 41. What do you know or can you
guess about Sichuan?
2.READING
volcano cliff waterfall coast jungle
valley
hotels nature museum animals
B. Read the text and tick the topics that are mentioned.
food history places of interest
GEOGRAPHICAL FEATURES
Look at the pictures and the words. Which of these types of
geographical features exist in or near the area where you live?
1.VOCABULARY
beautiful sceneries in the country, visit Jiuzhaigou Valley.
Jiuzhaigou Valley, in the north of Sichuan, is one of the
mountains, colourful lakes and beautiful forests.
Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan and is the cultural
to the Chengdu Giant Panda Research Base, one of the
most important centres in the world for the protection
into China Panda City with a museum and a zoo.
something to eat. The Sichuanese cook with a lot of chilli
peppers and garlic, and Sichuanese food is hotter and
spicier than other types of Chinese cuisine,
but it’s delicious!
most spectacular places in China with snow-covered
and industrial centre of the region. Chengdu is also home
of the Giant Panda. The Research Centre has developed
After all that sightseeing, you must definitely have
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C. Read again and answer the questions.
1. What’s the mountain range to the West of Sichuan
called?
2. Where can you see carved lions?
3. Where can you see beautiful scenery and lakes?
4. What’s the capital of this Province?
5. What do the Sichuanese use in their cooking?
D. Look at the highlighted words in the text and
choose the correct meaning a or b.
1. spectacular
a. impressive
b. important
2. region
a. area
b. mountain
3. developed
a. grown
b. built
4. definitely
a. fortunately
b. surely
E. Discuss.
• Would you like to visit Sichuan?
• Which places in Sichuan would you like to visit
most? Why?
3.GRAMMAR
A. Look at the examples below and answer the
questions that follow.
• Sichuanese food is hotter than other types of
Chinese cuisine.
• The Yangtze is the longest river in Asia.
• For one of the most beautiful sceneries in the
country, visit Jiuzhaigou Valley.
• The scenery is more spectacular than anything
I’ve seen so far.
1. Which of the examples above include
adjectives in the comparative form and which
in the superlative form?
2. Which word do we usually use after
adjectives in the comparative form and which
before adjectives in the superlative form?
Grammar Reference p. 129
COMPARISONS
B. Read the example and decide what it means.
Choose a, b or c.
The Yangtze isn’t as long as the Amazon.
a. The Yangtze is longer.
b. The Amazon is longer.
c. The two rivers are the same length.
4.PRACTICE
5.SPEAKING
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the
adjectives in brackets. Add the where necessary.
A: Let’s have dinner at La Playa tonight.
B: No way! That’s one of (1) (bad)
restaurants in town. Dan was there last week
and he says it’s horrible!
A: Well, it’s (2) (good) than the
restaurant in our neighbourhood.
B: Yeah, the food in Sabroso isn’t as
(3) (tasty) as it used to be.
A: Sabroso is also (4) (expensive)
than La Playa.
B: I know! Why don’t we go to La Scala in the
shopping centre? It’s not as (5)
(quiet) as the other places, but the food is good.
A: OK. It’s also (6) (cheap)
restaurant in the shopping centre.
Go to page 119.
Chengdu
H I M A L A Y A S
Mt Emei Yangtze River
Jiuzhaigou
CHINA
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Urban life
1. The bus was crowded and I couldn’t get on.
2. When I get tired of life in the city, I go to the countryside. It’s so
peaceful there.
3. You can find lots of books about ancient history in the library.
4. I live in a noisy neighbourhood and can’t sleep at night!
5. Don’t worry; the streets around here are safe for the children to play in.
6. The town square is a popular meeting place for teenagers.
7. We went on a tour around the town and saw many historic buildings.
8. The town centre has a great variety of cosy cafés and restaurants.
ADJECTIVES DESCRIBING PLACES
A. Read the sentences below and match the adjectives in bold with the definitions a-h.
1.VOCABULARY
a. comfortable and warm
b. quiet and calm
c. full of people
d. making a lot of noise
e. liked by a large number
of people
f. very old
g. important in history
h. not dangerous
Talk in pairs. The three people below have been offered jobs
in the three cities presented. Read the information, discuss
and decide which city is the most suitable for each person.
Give reasons for your choices.
Karim Salman, 23
Likes: art, eating out,
travelling
Dislikes: shopping, nature
Ryan Aberson, 34
Likes: sports, reading,
shopping
Dislikes: art
Harry Perl, 41
Likes: museums, nature,
swimming
Dislikes: going out
2.SPEAKING
Chicago, Illinois
• beautiful parks and beaches
• lots of sports facilities
• museums
New York City, New York
• museums and galleries
• world famous shops
• huge variety of restaurants
Minneapolis, Minnesota
• lakes and parks with sports
activities
• large shopping centre
I think the most suitable city for Karim is ... because ...
I disagree. I think the ideal city for him is ... because ...
B. Use some of the adjectives above to describe your city/town.
TIP When talking to another person, listen carefully
to him/her and respond to what he/she is
saying (e.g. I agree, I don’t know about that.)
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A. Discuss.
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in a city?
3.LISTENING
B. Listen to Bob talking to a friend about his new life.
What is his opinion about life in the city?
C. Listen again and choose the correct picture a, b or c.
1. Where does Bob live?
d 2. Where does Bob go every weekend?
a. b. c.
3. How does Bob get to work?
a. b. c.
4. What can Bob see out of his window?
a. b. c.
A. Discuss.
4.WRITING A DESCRIPTION OF A PLACE
• What is the most interesting place you’ve ever visited?
• Why did you like it?
B. Read the text and choose a, b or c.
The text is:
a. part of a story that happened in Yanbu.
b. a description of Yanbu.
c. an advertisement about a holiday in Yanbu.
C. Read again and answer the following questions.
1. In which paragraph (1-4) does the writer:
• describe what tourists can do there?
• say how he/she feels about the place?
• describe some places in the city?
• give general information about the place?
2. Which adjectives does the writer use to make the
description more lively?
WRITING TASK
D. Write a description of a place you’ve visited. Your
description should be between 100-120 words.
When writing a description of a place:
before you start, write down some ideas.
develop your ideas and write about the most important or
interesting features of the place.
divide your text into paragraphs as shown above.
use a variety of adjectives to make your description lively.
a. b. c.
Yanbu, on Saudi Arabia’s western coast,
is one of the most relaxing cities I have ever visited.
Yanbu is made up of three villages, Al-Balad, Al-Nakheel
and Yanbu Al-Sina’iya, which are all very close to each other.
Yanbu is one of the oldest cities of the Kingdom and has many interesting places
to see. If you walk along some of the narrow streets of the old part of the city, you
will see a museum and numerous impressive buildings, some of which are extremely
old and offer a fascinating look into the history of Yanbu. This area used to be the
home of Lawrence of Arabia.
There is also a variety of options for recreation. Yanbu’s beautiful beaches and
opportunities for water sports, such as scuba diving or snorkelling on Barracuda
Beach and Coral Gardens attract many tourists every year. There are also many
places to shop and restaurants where you can try Saudi cuisine.
Yanbu is a very beautiful city and I had a fantastic time there. It was an
unforgettable experience and I hope to visit this wonderful city again.
Yanbu
TIP
Before you listen, read the rubric carefully and
look at the pictures, maps, etc. This will give
you an idea of what to listen for.
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A. Choose a, b or c.
VOCABULARY
1. I need a(n) to reach that shelf.
a. helmet b. ladder c. equipment
2. There were only fifty on the plane.
a. destinations b. passports c. passengers
3. A: Where’s Kim?
B: She’s dinner.
a. preparing b. discovering c. expecting
4. You should go to the south of France. There
are lots of beautiful towns by the sea.
a. valley b. coast c. cliff
5. Abdulaziz lives in a area. It’s nice and quiet.
a. crowded b. comfortable c. peaceful
6. We had a(n) time in New York last winter.
a. cosy b. unforgettable c. suitable
7. You can a car and explore the island. It’s
beautiful.
a. hire b. include c. attract
8. Excuse me, sir. You’re not to use your
mobile in here.
a. necessary b. possible c. allowed
B. Match.
1. public a. card
2. room b. attendant
3. boarding c. service
4. youth d. connection
5. Wi-Fi e. transport
6. flight f. range
7. mountain g. hostel
C. Circle the correct words.
Andy Hey, Oliver (1) could / may you drive me to
the airport tomorrow evening?
Oliver At what time?
Andy Well, my departure time is 10:00, so I (2) need
/ must to be there at around 8:00.
Oliver OK, then. I’m working till 7:00 and then I just
(3) could / have to get my car from the garage.
So I (4) can / may come by your house at 7:30.
Andy That sounds fine. But you (5) don’t have to /
mustn’t be late. I don’t want to miss my flight.
Oliver You (6) needn’t / don’t need worry.
Andy Thanks. Oh, one more thing... (7) May / Must
I borrow your camera?
Oliver Yes, of course.
GRAMMAR
E. Read the direct questions and form indirect questions.
1. Who is that man?
Do you know ?
2. What does this word mean?
Excuse me, can you tell me ?
3. Where’s the bathroom?
Can ?
4. When did Mr Carter leave the building?
Do you ?
5. How much do these boots cost?
Could ?
COMMUNICATION
F. Complete the dialogue with the phrases a-e.
a. I have to be in Coleridge as soon as possible.
b. It’s about as quick as the underground.
c. Could you tell me where the nearest
underground station is?
d. Could you help me?
e. You don’t have to take the underground.
Mr Green Excuse me. (1)
Stan Sure. Do you want me to carry one of your
bags?
Mr Green No, I’m fine. (2)
Stan There is no underground today.
Mr Green Oh, dear.
Stan Where do you want to go?
Mr Green (3)
Stan Don’t worry. (4) You can take
the number 45 bus.
Mr Green How long does it take?
Stan (5) There’s a bus stop over
there.
Mr Green Thank you.
Stan No problem.
D. Complete with the correct form of the adjectives
in brackets.
1. This is the (dark) cave I’ve ever been in.
2. Mrs Nuha’s class is (noisy) than Mrs
Afaf’s.
3. The black armchair is not as
(comfortable) as the brown one.
4. Ben bought the (impressive) painting
in the gallery.
5. My hand luggage was as (heavy) as
my suitcase so I had to check it in.
6. Sunday is the (bad) day of the week for
me.
7. The food was (spicy) than we
expected and we had trouble eating it.
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1. What must the passengers
on flight T315 do?
a. They must go to gate 4.
b. They must wait at gate 16.
c. They must board the plane
from gate 16.
Listen and choose a, b or c.
LISTENING
Talk in pairs. Imagine that you and your partner
are going on a camping trip. Look at the pictures
and discuss which five objects you would
take with you and why. Use the
phrases in the box.
SPEAKING
2. What did Dan think about the B&B?
a. It was as good as a hotel.
b. It was more expensive than a hotel.
c. It was worse than a hotel.
SELF-ASSESSMENT
Read the following and tick the appropriate
boxes. For the points you are unsure of,
refer back to the relevant sections in the
module.
Now I can...
make requests and ask for permission
express ability
express obligation, lack of obligation and prohibition
ask for information using indirect questions
make comparisons
use language related to travelling by plane
discuss different types of holiday and holiday destinations
describe places and write a description of a place
3. Where are the people staying?
a. at a house in the mountains
b. at a campsite
c. at a hotel by the beach
It would be a good idea to ...
I think it would be better to ...
We should(n’t) take ... because ...
I think we need ... because ...
... is/are useful/necessary.
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F a m o u s L a n d m a r k s
Do the quiz.
Culture page
The beautiful Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
is one of the world’s largest mosques and
can be found in Abu Dhabi. But how many
people can it hold?
The New Library of Alexandria in Egypt has
millions of books, a planetarium, research
centres and museums, to mention just a few.
But how many museums has it got?
Niagara Falls lies between Canada and the
USA. 3160 tons of water flows over it every
second. In 1901, Annie Edson Taylor became
the first woman to go over the falls. But what
did she do it in?
The Romans built Hadrian’s Wall
2000 years ago. But which two
countries does it separate?
The Taj Mahal is a marble white monument
located in Agra, India. But who was it built for?
1
2
3
4
a. 40,000
b. 30,000
c. 20,000
a. 24
b. 14
c. 4
b. a barrel c. a basket
5
6
a. France and Italy
b. England and Scotland
c. Wales and England
a. the Emperor’s wife
b. the Emperor’s father
c. the Emperor
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ANSWERS: 1. c / 2. a / 3. c / 4. b / 5. b / 6. a / 7. b / 8. a
The Makkah Clock Royal Tower
is located in the heart of
Makkah, only a few steps away
from the Al Haraam and the
Holy Ka’aba. It is one of the
tallest buildings in the world
and it’s more than five times
larger than Big Ben. The Tower
features a 40-metre clock that
is visible from a great distance.
From what distance can the
clock be seen at night?
b.
a. a boat
a.
c.
Uluru is a huge rock in the middle of
Australia. At sunset it glows a bright colour.
But which colour?
a. 10,000 tonnes
b. 20,000 tonnes
c. 25,000 tonnes
8
The Eiffel Tower is a very famous
tower in the centre of Paris. It’s
made of metal and it’s 320 metres
tall. But how much does it weigh?
a. 5 km
b. 40 km
c. 17 km
QUIZ!
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In this module you will...
discuss buying things and prices
learn to make promises, on-the-spot
decisions and requests
learn to refer to the future by using
appropriate tenses
learn to express your opinion and make
predictions about the future
read and write notes and SMS messages
learn to use abbreviations
learn to use too and enough
learn to define people, places and things by
using relative pronouns and adverbs
learn to describe gadgets and talk about
their positive and negative aspects
notes and SMS messages
two friends in an art gallery
two opinions about computers
advertisements about unusual gadgets
four wrong predictions
Flick through the module and find...
How is life different from ten years ago?
What do you think the major changes in
your lifetime will be?
Discuss:
4 Nowadays
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Lee So, which one do you want to buy?
Jack It’s that one over there.
Lee It’s huge. Where are you going to put it?
Jack In my living room, right next to the window.
Lee Does it fit?
Jack Just about. It’s a powerful image, don’t you think?
Lee You’re crazy. And why did you bring me here?
I don’t know anything about art.
Jack Well, I was getting to that.
Lee By the way, how much is it?
Jack £7500.
Lee Are you serious? Can you afford it?
Jack Not exactly. I’m a bit short. That’s why I was
thinking...
Lee Here we go.
Jack Will you lend me some money? Not all of it,
just half, maybe.
Lee I can’t believe this.
Jack Please. I’ll pay you back at the end of next month.
Lee I don’t know. What is it supposed to be, anyway?
Jack It’s called December.
Lee It looks like a big egg to me. What a waste of
money!
Jack It’s worth buying, trust me.
Lee Go on then, I’ll help you out.
Jack Fantastic!
Lee How are you going to get it home?
Jack As soon as the exhibition is over, they’ll deliver it
to me.
Lee And pay more money I expect. Forget it. I’ll help
you carry it home.
Jack What?
Lee I’m only kidding!
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