Page 65. Unit 7: Going away …
Look at the four pictures. What do you see in each picture?
With a partner, ask each other:
“What is in Picture # 1/2/3/4 ?”
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1. beach, beach chairs, parasols, sailboard (windsurfing board), beach house, inflatable boat.
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2. camera, sunglasses, hotel key, tickets.
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3. jumbo jet (airplane).
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4. couple, tropical trees.
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Page 66
Books Closed.
Alicia and Rita are talking. Listen and answer the questions.
A. Where is Rita going?
B. What are three (3) things that Rita has to do before her trip?
C. What are two (2) things that she is going to do on her trip?
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A. San Juan, in Puerto Rico
B.
1. go shopping
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2. get a new suitcase
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3. go online to find a cheap flight
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C.
1. see her relatives
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2. go snorkeling
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Exercise C
1. to see
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2. to do
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3. to find
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Page 67
Infinitives = to see, to get, to find
Gerunds = seeing, getting, finding
Exercise A
First, write sentences with all of the phrases.
1. I need to get a phrasebook to learn some expressions.
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2. I need to call the embassy to ask about a visa.
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3. I need to go on the Internet to get a flight.
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4. I need to call a travel agent to get a hotel room.
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5. I need to buy a guidebook to find out about trains.
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6. I need to go to the bank to change some money.
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Now, match each sentence with a question.
1. e
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2. a
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3. b
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4. f
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5. c
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6. d
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Pair Work
Work with a partner. Have six (6) mini-conversations, using the sentences above. Start with:
I’m going to [country's name], so …
Example #1
A: I’m going to Brazil, so I need a phrase book to learn some Portuguese.
B: Is it necessary to know Portuguese?
A: Well, I think it’s nice to say “Hello,” and “Thank you,” and things like that.
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Syllables and Stress
Syllables
All words have syllables.
Very short words have only one syllable.
Examples:
desk –> 1 syllable
chair –> 1 syllable
Long words have more than one syllable.
Examples:
speaker
–> 2 syllables
window
–> 2 syllables
computer
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–> 3 syllables
conditioner
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–> 4 syllables
television
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–> 4 syllables
refrigerator
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–> 5 syllables
Stress
When something is stressed, it is said more loudly, slowly, and clearly.
If a word has more than one syllable, you must stress the correct syllable.
Examples:
speaker
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window
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computer
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conditioner
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television
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refrigerator
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English (and some other languages) use a lot of stress. Korean uses a little.
If you do not use stress, and you speak in a monotone, you can sound like a robot or Stephen Hawking’s voice synthesizer.
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This can make it very difficult for native speakers of English to understand you.
Even when words seem to be the same in English and in Korean, you must add stress.
e.g. taxi vs. 택시
e.g. corner vs. 코너
Many students say that “English is so fast.” It’s not fast. Its speed is uneven.
Korean has little stress, so its speed is very even.
English uses a lot of stress, and when we stress something, we say it more slowly. So when native speakers talk in English, their speed is always changing from fast to slow or from slow to fast.
Listen to Korean and English rap. Their rhythms are different because their rhythms are based on their languages’ rhythms.
Korean rap tends to sound like what I call a “staccato monotone.”
English raps tends to have more changes in speed, more of what rappers call “rhyme and flow.” For example, listen to this song.
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First verse
I’m armed until I’m on a island
My life’s riding on the Autobahn on autopilot
Before I touch dirt, I’ll kill you all with kindness
I kill you, my natural persona’s much worse
You’ve been warned if you’ve been born or if you conform
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First verse
I’m armed until I’m on a island
My life’s riding on the Autobahn on autopilot
Before I touch dirt, I’ll kill you all with kindness
I kill you, my natural persona’s much worse
You’ve been warned if you’ve been born or if you conform
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Look at the conversation on Page 66 again. Practice the conversation with a partner, and stress the syllables correctly.
Alicia: Are you ready for your trip to Puerto Rico?
Rita: Yeah, kind of. But I still have a lot to do! I need to go shopping to get a new suitcase, and I have to go online to find a cheap flight.
Alicia: Is it easy to find bargains on the Internet?
Rita: Well, it’s not too hard. You just have to do some research.
Alicia: So, where are you going exactly?
Rita: Well, first I’m going to San Juan to see my relatives, and then we’re all going someplace to go snorkeling.
Alicia: That sounds exciting.
Rita: Yeah. It’s going to be fun.
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Alicia: Are you ready for your trip to Puerto Rico?
Rita: Yeah, kind of.
But I still have a lot to do!
I need to go shopping to get a new suitcase,
and I have to go online to find a cheap flight.
Alicia: Is it easy to find bargains on the Internet?
Rita: Well, it’s not too hard.
You just have to do some research.
Alicia: So, where are you going exactly?
Rita: Well, first I’m going to San Juan to see my relatives,
and then we’re all going someplace to go snorkeling.
Alicia: That sounds exciting.
Rita: Yeah. It’s going to be fun.
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Page 67
Exercise 3
Part A
Listen to the sentences. Notice which words and syllables are stressed.
(Stressed = said more loudly, slowly, and clearly)
Is it expensive to visit your country?
Well, it’s hard to find cheap hotels.
Part B
Listen and complete the sentences.
1. Do you need to speak the language to travel around?
2. Is it OK to drink the water?
3. Do you have to have ID with you all the time?
4. Is it safe to go out late at night?
5. Can you use a credit card to pay in restaurants?
Listen again.
Which parts are stressed?
1. Do you need to speak the language to travel around?
2. Is it OK to drink the water?
3. Do you have to have ID with you all the time?
4. Is it safe to go out late at night?
5. Can you use a credit card to pay in restaurants?
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In pairs, ask each other these questions, and remember to stress correctly.
1. If you visit Korea, do you need to speak the language to travel around?
2. If you visit Korea, is it OK to drink the water?
3. If you visit Korea, do you have to have ID with you all the time?
4. If you visit Korea, is it safe to go out late at night?
5. If you visit Korea, can you use a credit card to pay in restaurants?
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Watch the video and answer the questions.
a. Which country did they go to?
b. Where did they go?
(12 places)
c. What did they eat?
(5 things)
d. What did they see?
(2 things)
e. What did they do?
(3 things)
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Answers:
a. Which country did they go to?
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- South Korea
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b. Where did they go?
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1. brother’s messy office
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2. a temple in Seoul
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3. Gyeong-ju
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4. Bulguksa Temple
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5. Seokguram Grotto
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6. Gyeong-ju market
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7. the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone)
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8. North Korea
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9. Changdeok-gung Palace
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10. the Secret Garden
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11. Myeong-dong
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12. Namsan Tower
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c. What did they eat?
1. fried rice, egg, and kimchi
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2. barbecued beef
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3. stew
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4. bibimbap
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5. dakkalbi
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d. What did they see?
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1. the world’s largest flag
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2. a crazy dog
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What did they do?
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1. bought DMZ rice
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2. signed a release form
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3. kissed in North Korea
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Discussion
Talk with a partner. Ask each other these questions.
1. Have you been to any of the places in the video?
What did you do there? Did you enjoy it? Why or why not?
2. Are there any places in the video that you have not gone to?
Which ones do you want to go to? Why?
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Page 68
Part A
Look at the pictures. What would you need for a beach vacation? Why?
(Use the same grammar as we learned on Page 67 –> infinitives for reasons.)
Write down some sentences.
Examples:
We need a bathing suit to swim in.
We need a towel to dry ourselves.
Items: a bathing suit, batteries, a brush, a first-aid kit,a flashlight, a hair dryer, insect repellent makeup, pajamas a razor, sandals, a pair of scissors, shampoo, a sleeping bag, soap, sunscreen, a tent, a toothbrush, toothpaste, a towel.
Part B
What are three things that you would need on a camping trip?
What are three things that you would need on a business trip?
What are three things that you would need to stay overnight with a friend?
Why?
Discuss with a partner.
Use the same grammar as we learned on Page 67.
Make lists and present them to the class.
Examples:
On a camping trip, we need a tent to keep the rain off of us.
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Page 69
Books closed.
Jenny is going on a camping trip.
Listen to the conversation between Jenny and her mother.
Jenny’s mom thinks that Jenny should bring six things with her. What are they?
1. insect repellent
2. flashlight
3. spare batteries
4. mom’s jacket
5. dad’s hat
6. extra shoes
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Practice the conversation. One of you is Mom, and the other is Jenny.
After you do it once, do it again, but change the _underlined_ words.
Mom: Jenny, maybe you should take _some insect repellent_ … Oh, and take _a flashlight_, and don’t forget to pack _some spare batteries_ … Why don’t you take my _jacket_? It’s a good idea to have something warm … Now, you need to take _a hat_. You could borrow your dad’s. But don’t lose it … Oh, and Jenny, do you want to pack _some other shoes_?
Jenny: I’m sorry, Mom. Did you say something? I can’t hear you with my headphones on.
Example:
Mom: Jenny, maybe you should take some insect repellent sunscreen. … Oh, and take a flashlight first-aid kit, and don’t forget to pack some spare batteries shoes …
Items: a bathing suit, batteries, a brush, a first-aid kit,a flashlight, a hair dryer, a hat, insect repellent makeup, a jacket, pajamas a razor, sandals, a pair of scissors, shampoo, shoes, a sleeping bag, soap, sunscreen, a tent, a toothbrush, toothpaste, a towel.
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Page 70
Exercise 1, Part A
Books closed.
Listen. Chris and Adam are talking.
a. What four (4) suggestions does Adam make?
b. Does Chris agree to them at first? How do you know?
c. Does Chris agree to them at the end? How do you know?
a. 1. take a few days off
2. go to Mexico for a couple of weeks
3. quit their jobs
4. go backpacking for a few months
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b. Yes, he does.
He says, “Yeah, we should. Definitely,” and, “That’s a great idea.”
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c. No, he doesn’t.
He says, “I guess we could, but …” and, “I’d like to, but …”
Making Suggestions
… should … (e.g. We should take a few days off.)
… could … (e.g. We could go to Mexico.)
Why don’t … ? (e.g. Why don’t we quit our jobs?)
Let’s … (e.g. Let’s go backpacking in India.)
Do you want to … ? (e.g. Do you want to tell our boss that we’re sick?)
Responding to Suggestions
If you like the suggestion then say:
- That’s a great idea.
- That sounds great.
- I’d love to.
If you don’t like the suggestion, then say:
- I guess we could, but …
- I don’t know.
- I’d like to, but …
Part B
Match the suggestions with the responses. Then practice with a partner.
1. b
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2. d
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3. e
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4. f
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5. a
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6. c
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Page 71, Exercise 2
Answers
1. A: You know, I guess my favorite kind of vacation is going camping.
2. A: I guess it gets pretty cold in Canada in the winter.
B: …
A: Yeah, I guess I’d probably like the snow.
3. A: …
B: Well, I guess I could go. Oh, wait, I have an exam next week. But I could study in the car, I guess.
4. A: …
B: Yeah. Two weeks’ vacation a year isn’t enough, I guess.
A: But I guess we could go away on weekends or something.
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Page 71, Exercise 3, Part A
Answers
1. Everyone should travel to a foreign country sometime.
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2. Everyone should learn another language.
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3. World cultures should be a required class in high school.
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4. It’s a good idea to travel with a friend.
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5. You should read a lot about a place before you go there.
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6. It’s nice to try the local food in a new country.
Page 71, Exercise 3, Part B
Discuss their statements. Do you agree with them?
Why or why not?
Do you think everyone should travel to a foreign country sometime?
Do you think everyone should learn another language?
Do you think world cultures should be a required class in high school?
Do you think it’s a good idea to travel with a friend?
Do you think you should read a lot about a place before you go there?
Do you think it’s nice to try the local food in a new country?
example:
A: Do you think everyone should travel to a foreign country sometime?
B: Yes, I think so. It’s good to visit other countries.
A: Definitely. But some people can’t afford to travel.
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Page 73, Exercise 1, Part C
Answers
(Answers can be slightly different as long as they have the correct information.)
1. You dive.
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2. It takes about an hour.
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3. You can see the salt hills, lakes, and hot springs. You can also see Fisherman’s island with its 12-foot cacti.
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4. Because the sun gets extremely bright.
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5. It has an art gallery, a chapel, a movie theater, a disco, and an ice fireplace in the lounge. There is also a sauna.
(chapel = a small church, or a room used as a church in a building)
(lounge = a room in a hotel, theatre, airport, etc where people can relax or wait)
6. Because it melts in the spring.
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Page 73, Exercise 2, Part B
Answers
1. 2 (the Lighthouse Hotel)
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2. 1 (the Cave Hotel)
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3. 3 (the Spa Hotel)
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4. 1 (the Cave Hotel)
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5. 3 (the Spa Hotel)
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6. 2 (the Lighthouse Hotel)
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Vocabulary Review
backpacking: (noun) travelling or camping with your clothes and belongings in a backpack
bargain: (noun) something that is sold for less than its usual price or its real value
- example sentence: “At $8.95, it’s a bargain.”
cactus: (noun) a plant with thick leaves for storing water and often sharp points that grows in deserts (plural: cacti)
chapel: (noun) a small church, or a room used as a church in a building
currency: (noun) the units of money used in a particular country
grotto: (noun) a small cave
inflatable: (adjective) when an object has to be filled with air before you can use it
insect repellent: (noun) a substance that you use to keep insects away
itinerary: (noun) a detailed plan of a trip or a list of places that you plan to visit on a journey
- example sentence: “We planned our itinerary several weeks before the trip.”
- example sentence: “The President’s itinerary includes visits to Boston and New York.”
jumbo jet: (noun) a very large aircraft for carrying passengers
lounge: (noun) a room in a hotel, theatre, airport, etc where people can relax or wait
parasol: (noun) a type of umbrella used for protection from the sun (especially by women)
Puerto Rico: (noun) an island in the Caribbean Sea. The people there have U.S. citizenship and speak Spanish and English. Ricky Martin is from there.
sauna: (noun) a room that is hot and filled with steam where people sit to relax or feel healthy
snorkel: (noun) a tube that you use to help you breathe if you are swimming with your face under water
spare: (adjective) something that is available to use, because it is extra and not being used
suitcase: (noun) a rectangular case with a handle that you use for carrying clothes when you are travelling
tropical: (adjective) from or in the hottest parts of the world
weather forecast: (noun) a description of what the weather will be like
windsurfer: (noun) a narrow board with a sail fixed to it which you hold, standing up, while the wind blows you along the surface of a sea or lake
windsurfing: (noun) a sport in which you sail across water by standing on a board and holding onto a large sail
