UNIT 3_YOUR SPEAKING PRACTICE_NOVEMBER 25 and 26

UNIT 3: TRAVEL AND HOLIDAY

PRONUNCIATION PRACTICE

Practise pronouncing the following words:

A PACKAGE HOLIDAY

ADVANTAGE

DISADVANTAGE

VILLAGE

COTTAGE

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ADVENTURE

CULTURE

FURNITURE

FUTURE

ARCHITECTURE

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TOUGH

ENOUGH

DANGER /ˈdeɪndʒə/

DANGEROUS /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/

DANGEROUSLY /ˈdeɪndʒərəsli/

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SPECIFIC PREFERENCES

I would prefer to go sightseeing.

I would rather stay at the hotel.

A. Would you like to go out for dinner tonight?

B.  No, I think I'd rather eat at home / I'd prefer to eat at home.

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A. Would you like to do some sightseeing?

B.  No, I think I'd rather go shopping for souvenirs /

 I'd prefer to go shopping for souvenirs.

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A. Would you rather drink beer or wine with the curry

B.  I'd rather drink beer. What about you?

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make the most of something/get the most out of something

to gain the greatest possible advantage from something 

Charming and friendly, she will help you make the most of your visit. 

Let me give you some advice on how to get the most out of your computer

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be worth (doing) something

 used to say that something is interesting, useful, or helpful 

A lot of the small towns in the area are definitely worth visiting.

The film is worth seeing.

worth a trip/visit etc The local museum is worth a visit

worth doing something 

It’s worth checking the details of the contract before you sign it. 

It’s worth getting there early if you want a good seat.

be worth the time/effort/work 

It was a great evening, and definitely worth all the hard work.

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a must-have/must-see/must-read etc

something that is so good, exciting, or interesting that you think people should have it, see it etc 

The exhibit is a must-see for anyone interested in Japanese art. 

a must-read novel

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by far

 used to say that something is much better, worse etc than anything else 

Watching sport was by far the most popular activity on Saturday afternoons. 

Spring is by far the best time to visit the islands.

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plenty

 a large quantity that is enough or more than enough

plenty of 

Make sure she gets plenty of fresh air. 

No need to hurry – you’ve got plenty of time.

plenty to do/say/eat etc 

There’s plenty to do and see in New York. 

 There are plenty of opportunities to improve your skills.

✗Don’t say: There is plenty of opportunities.

You say that something has plenty of a thing, quality etc:

The town has plenty of nightlife.

✗Don’t say: The town is plenty of nightlife.

UNIT 3_TIME OFF_YOUR PRACTICE_AUTONOMOUS LEARNING

ON HOLIDAY/IN THE HOLIDAYS

We had a great holiday in Sicily.

Kate's not here, she's on holiday at the moment.

We're going on holiday to Greece next month.

What did you do in the summer holidays?

You've been working a lot lately, I think you need to take a holiday.

As children, we often spent the holidays with our grandparents.

Hotel prices are always higher during the school holidays.

Our neighbours are away on holiday at the moment

Most people go on holiday to have a break from their normal lives.


DON'T SAY:

x  We had a great holidays.   
x  She's on holidays.

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 WORTH
-It's definitely worth getting travel insurance.
-Getting a car with air-conditioning was a bit more expensive, but it was worth it.
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GO, GET TO and ARRIVE 

We're planning to go to Paris next week.
I really think you should go to the doctor

What´s the best way to get to your house?
When we eventually got to the top of the hill, we were all exhausted. 
Most children from the village get to school by bus.
I'll tell George when he gets home from work this evening.
The match had already started when we got there.
Sam got back an hour ago.

We finally arrived AT the station 20 minutes late.
Give me a call when you arrive AT the airport.
Finally, the ambulance arrived AT the hospital.
Kim explained that she had arrived IN this country as a child.

 ENTERING and LEAVING

-She went into the wrong room by mistake.
- The pupils all stood up when the teacher entered the room. 

-Anna left the office about an hour ago.

-The driver got into the car after the robbery.

-We got on the train at Lime Street station. 
- They got off the bus in the main square and walked down to the sea.

TRANSPORT

- Most people use public transport to get around the city.
You can talk about different MEANS OF TRANSPORT or FORMS OF TRANSPORT.

• What are the most popular means of transport where you live?
• Do people use public transport?
• What's the quickest way to get around?
• Are there problems with traffic?

- Bikes are the main form of transport on the island.
- The tram is still a major means of transport in several European cities.
- The council is encouraging people to use public transport instead of driving into the city.
-Lots of people go to work by bicycle.
- The simplest means of getting from the airport to the hotel is by taxi.
-It's only a 15-minute journey by bus into the twon centre.
-I don't mind having a 30-minute walk into work each day.

STUDY THESE COLLOCATIONS:

• The journey can take an hour in HEAVY TRAFFIC.
• If you live in a BIG CITY, you expect a certain amount of noise.
• We heard a really LOUD NOISE, like an alarm going off.

• Arrive at the museum early to avoid LONG QUEUES.

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TO LIVE UP TO 
 live up to something phrasal verbif something or someone lives up to a particular standard or promise, they do as well as they were expected to, do what they promised etc The film has certainly lived up to my expectations.

The concert was brilliant - it lived up to all our expectations. 

 He never managed to live up to his parents' expectations.

     The Niagara falls lived up to all the publicity. 

 

Did the holiday live up                              to your expectations?

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 Uncountable nouns
ADVICE     NEWS    INFORMATION
 Steven gave me some good advice.
  
We've got some good news for you. We're getting married.
  
"Hello, I'd like some information about your flights to the USA, please."
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 hectic /ˈhektɪk/ adjective     very busy or full of activity  I’ve had a pretty hectic day. a hectic social life.•He'd just returned from a hectic  10-day trip to New York.  peace and quietWe love the peace and quiet here.   the hustle and bustle A large amount of activity and work, usually in a noisy surrounding.

 

He moved to his parents' farm to have a break from

the hustle and bustle of the big city.

 

I was tired of the hustle and bustle of New York. packedextremely full of people• The plane was packed, because a previous flight had been cancelled.• The club is so popular that it's usually packed by 9 o'clock.• a packed theatre• Boy, the zoo is packed today.• On the day of her funeral the church was packed with friends and relatives.• St Peter's Square was packed with tourists.   _________________________________________________________________   good value (for money) something that is good value is not expensive, or is worth what you pay for it  The three-course menu is good value for money_________________________________________________________  

know something like the back of your hand

 to know a place very well:

She’ll give you the name of a place to stay – she knows the area like the back of her hand.