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.