Sightseeing vocabulary Match the following definitions with the following words:

guide, zoo, cinema, ruins, bridge, discount, castle, bus, walking tour, landmark, cruise, museum, amusement park theater, contemporary, to book, park

1. A building that is historically important =

2. A structure that spans a river =

3. A place where animals are kept =

4. A place where one can watch movies =

5. A vehicle that is used for transportation (on land) =

6. A place with rides, shows, and other entertainment =

7. A person who tells you about the importance of historic buildings, etc. =

8. Modern =

9. A reduction in the price of a ticket =

10. A voyage (usually as a holiday/vacation) on a ship =

11. A place where one can see art =

12. A solid structure that was usually fortified against an attack =

13. The remains of a building, structure, etc. =

14. To reserve =

15. Sightseeing on foot =

16. A public green area in a city, used for recreation =

17. A place where one can see a play or another type of performance=

Quiz: Neighborhoods

 

1. You can buy stamps at the ….

2. A place where people take an airplane to go to another cities - ….

3. You can buy roses at the ….

4. A place where people see plays - ….

5. You can buy vegetables at the ….

6. A place where people learn - ….

7. A place where people can do exercise, weight training and keep fit there - ….

8. You can buy medicine at the ….

9. A place where people go when you need a doctor or an operation - ….

10. A place where people go to sleep when visit another place - ….

11. You can buy a magazine at the ….

12. A place where people can read and borrow books - ….

13. You can buy bread at the ….

14. A place where people go to see many old objects and sometimes paintings - ….

15. There isn't any food in the fridge. Why don't we go to the … and buy something to eat?

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Dialogue: list of rules for visitors

Phrases for your dialogues:

1. Suggest your idea:

- Why don’t we...         

- Shall we...

- Do you think we should...     + V

- Do you want to...

- Would you like to...

- Maybe the best thing would be to…

- I think the best thing might be to…

- I wonder if we should….

- How about...

- What about...                                          

- Do you feel like...               + Ving     

- What do you think of...

- Do you fancy...

- Let’s think about…

2. Prove your idea:

• … would be a good idea because ….

• One thing we should remember is that ….

• Personally, I suggest … because ….

• One advantage of … is that ….

• In my opinion, it would be best to choose … because ….

3. Agree or disagree:         

Agree:

Yes, I completely agree with you.

You are right.

That’s a good point.

That’s just what I wanted to say.

It’s a great idea!

Disagree:

I agree up to a point, but ...

Well, I agree to a certain extent, but ... 

I don’t think we should…

I’m afraid I don’t agree.

I have to disagree with you. 

I’m not sure I agree, to be honest.

Read and translate this text and speak on travelers’ tips

Tips for travelers

If this is your first time traveling abroad, here's a list of tips you should do or bring before your trip.

1) Research the country you are going to before you go. The best and fastest way of researching is to search on the Internet for legal information and things you should know well in advance of traveling to that country.

a) Know the local customs. There are many gestures that you may be accustomed to, but are frowned upon in other countries where they may be seen as the opposite of their intention. For instance, the thumb up "OK" sign that is used in much of the West is a nasty hand gesture in other countries such as Greece.

b) Learn how the locals dress. If the locals are dressed in a moderate way, you should dress the same. You don't want to draw unwanted attention to yourself, especially at sites of religious importance.

2) Make three copies of everything before you leave. Make copies of your passport, travel itinerary and tickets, credit cards, driver's license, and any other important documents. Copy the back of everything, as well. This can make it easier for you to recover if any of your documents are stolen, but keep the copies in separate locations, and keep them safe.

3) Carry your documents strategically. Do not place your credit cards, cash, ID cards, and passport all in the same place. Keep cash and credit cards separate from ID cards. By keeping things separated you eliminate the risk of having them all stolen. Do not carry too much cash, and never flash it all when you pay. If you have a wallet, wear it in your front pants pocket instead of in the back and your pocketbook close to the body.

4) Always have local cash. Not every place takes credit cards. Especially important places like trains or buses.

5) Check the country’s entrance/exit fees. Some countries require travelers to pay in order to enter or leave the country.

These fees are not included in the price of your airline ticket, and can range from $25 to $200.

6) Get guidebooks. Guidebooks usually include maps, key words or phrases, and give you enough detail on certain sites that you won’t need to purchase the pamphlet at the venue.

7) Check-in with your doctor and insurance carrier. Double check and make sure that you have all of the proper vaccinations and that you have renewed all essential prescriptions. Also, ask you medical insurance provider if your policy applies overseas for emergencies. If it doesn’t, and you want to add extra coverage, consider supplemental insurance.

8) Bring a charger adapter. Countries have different size plugs and voltage. So if you want to use your iPod, make sure you can charge it.

9) Bring snacks. Traveling abroad is fun, but eating in a foreign country can sometimes become a task. Bring small snacks that will tide you over until you find that perfect restaurant or food cart.

10) Be polite and non-demanding. If you are quiet and respectful, you are less likely to draw attention to yourself through your behavior. Depending on the local customs, however, do not assume that being extra friendly is beneficial -- it may be interpreted as an invitation that you never meant to offer, especially if you are female. Avoid doing anything (having drinks, doing drugs) that makes you loud in any way. Not only will you draw attention to yourself in a negative way, but you'll also be more vulnerable because you're not completely alert.