Vocabulary Link

Tasks before a trip

Andrew and Becky are going on a trip. What will they do before they leave home? Match 1-6 with a-f. Then match 7-12 with g-l.

1.2.3.4.5.6.

Lesson B TravelLesson A Before you go

Keys

putunplugemptygetgive awaypay

a.b.c.d.e.f.

the trashthe traveler’s checkstheir pet in a kennelthe bills any electrical itemsany fresh foods

7.8.9.10.11.12.

change givestopturn offconfirmwater

g.h.i.j.k.l.

the house key to a friendthe plantsthe lightsthe voice mail messagethe mail deliverythe flight plans

Vocabulary Link

Look at the pictures. Take turns telling what Andrew did and what Becky did. Use the following vocabulary.

Lesson A Before you go

1.2.3.4.5.6.

putunplugemptygetgive awaypay

a.b.c.d.e.f.

the trashthe traveler’s checkstheir pet in a kennelthe bills any electrical itemsany fresh foods

7.8.9.10.11.12.

change givestopturn offconfirmwater

g.h.i.j.k.l.

the house keys to a friendthe plantsthe lightsthe voice mail messagethe mail deliverythe flight plans

I’m calling to confirm our flights to …

Please hold our mail for three weeks.

Thank you. Here are the keys. Do you want this fruit?

Hi. It’s Andrew and Becky. We will be away …

Lesson B Travel

Tasks before a trip

Andrew called to confirm the flight plans. Becky called to …

Vocabulary Link

Look at the pictures. Take turns telling what Andrew did and what Becky did. Use the following vocabulary.

Lesson A Before you go

1.2.3.4.5.6.

putunplugemptygetgive awaypay

a.b.c.d.e.f.

the trashthe traveler’s checkstheir pet in a kennelthe bills any electrical itemsany fresh foods

7.8.9.10.11.12.

g.h.i.j.k.l.

Lesson B Travel

Tasks before a trip

change givestopturn offconfirmwater

the house keys to a friendthe plantsthe lightsthe voice mail messagethe mail deliverythe flight plans

Vocabulary Link

Think of a trip you’ve taken. Then tell your partner which tasks you did before you left home.

Lesson A Before you go Lesson B Travel

Tasks before a trip

1.2.3.4.5.6.

putunplugemptygetgive awaypay

a.b.c.d.e.f.

the trashthe traveler’s checkstheir pet in a kennelthe bills any electrical itemsany fresh foods

7.8.9.10.11.12.

change givestopturn offconfirmwater

g.h.i.j.k.l.

the house keys to a friendthe plantsthe lightsthe voice mail messagethe mail deliverythe flight plans

Speaking

Have you finished packing?

Saying you’ve forgotten something and asking for help

Lesson A Before you go

Useful Expressions

Saying you’ve forgotten something Asking for help

Lesson B Travel

I forgot my bus pass.I forgot to empty the trash.I don’t remember turning off the lights.I can’t remember where I put my car keys.I left my cell phone at home.I didn’t bring my wallet.

Could you do me a favor? Could you turn off the lights for me?Do you think you could help me with my physics assignment?Couldn’t you write to the director himself?Perhaps you could go and book the tickets for us all.I wonder if you could help me move this table.Would you mind posting this letter for me?

Speaking

You are going to perform a short conversation about forgetting something. Follow the steps below.

Have you finished packing?

Lesson A Before you go

Step 1: Choose a location.

the airport

school

the office

Step 2: Choose something you forgot to take or

do.

ticket

report

textbook

get traveler’s checks

feed the dog

other:_____

Step3: Write and practice a short conversation with your partner. Then perform it for the class.

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Lesson B Travel

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Speaking

A: Ok, that’s everything. Let’s get going to the airport.B: Oh, no! I forgot to get our traveler’s checks.A: Don’t worry. We still have two hours before the flight. We can stop at a bank on our way.B: What a relief! Let’s go.

Lesson A Before you go

Have you finished packing?

You are going to perform a short conversation about forgetting something. Follow the steps below.

You may follow the model.

Lesson B Travel

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Communication

What should we take? Imagine you are going on a camping trip. You will be in the forest, far away from any towns or cities. Follow these instructions:

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Lesson B TravelLesson A Before you go

Circle the items that are necessary for your trip.Check ( ) the items that you would like to bring, but that are not necessary.Cross out the items that are not necessary.

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Join another pair. Together you must decide what to take on your trip. You can only take six items. Choose four items pictured below, and decide on two that are not pictured. Think about:

Communication

Lesson B TravelLesson A Before you go

What should we take?

food shelter safety water first aid

Tell the class the items your group has decided to take and explain your reasons.

We had better take the tent for shelter.

Communication

Lesson A Before you go Lesson B Travel

Read the chart below and check the activities you’ve done. Then tell one of the funniest stories of your traveling experiences to your partner.

What should we take?

visited a big cityjoined a group tourtalked to a flight attendantridden on a traingone on a trip and forgotten somethingspent time on a beachparticipated in a festivalseen a TV show about a foreign placeeaten food from another countryoverpacked for a tripgone on a day triptaken a lot of photos of something 12

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Optional Listening

Lesson A Before you go Lesson B Travel

Traveling alone

Would you like to take a vacation by yourself? Why or why not?

GOING SOLO IS THE WAY TO GO!

How do you usually travel? Do you go with a close friend or a group of friends? Do you join a tour group? Do you travel with your family? Have you ever imagined “going solo”? …

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