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B2
Beyond Borders
Mastering International Travel
This lesson ventures beyond the typical tourist hotspots, delving into the world's hidden treasures and authentic experiences. We'll explore lesser-known destinations that offer a deeper cultural immersion and a unique perspective on global travel. Sharpen your vocabulary related to off-the-beaten-path adventures and prepare to discover the soul of a place, not just its souvenir shops! Get ready to curate a travel itinerary that caters to your desire for genuine connections and transformative experiences. In this engaging lesson, you'll learn to use the future perfect, future perfect continuous, and mixed conditionals to discuss cultural differences and travel challenges.
Beyond the Tourist Trail
Unveiling the World's Authentic Gems
Cycle 1▶ Navigating Culture Shock
Cycle 2▶ Traveler vs. Tourist The Language Advantage
Language Summary
VOCABULARY
Verbs
adjust to
be excited about
be scared of
be familiar with
become aware of
get accustomed to
look forward to
participate in
take advantage of
Adjectives
Compound adjectives
culturally aware
culturally sensitive
nonconforming
nonjudgmental
openhearted
open-minded
self-assured
self-aware
self-motivated
self-reliant
self-starter
Additional vocabulary
captivate
contemporary
dynamic
enhance
fast-moving
monument
plunge
sanitized
Cycle 1 ▶ Navigating Culture Shock
1 STARTING POINT The benefits of studying abroad
2 VOCABULARY & SPEAKING Words of encouragement
3 GRAMMAR Future perfect and future perfect continuous
4 DISCUSSION Customs and traditions
5 LISTENING 🎧 When in Rome...
6 WRITING Conclusions
Cycle 2 ▶ Traveler vs. Tourist The Language Advantage
1 STARTING POINT Travel tips
2 LISTENING 🎧Things went wrong.
3 GRAMMAR Mixed conditionals
4 DISCUSSION Your own trip
5 VOCABULARY One word or two?
6 ROLE PLAY Planning a trip
7 READING Solo travel
Cycle 1 ▶ Navigating Culture Shock
Explore practical travel tips and see mixed conditionals in action as you discuss ways to handle cultural surprises.
1 STARTING POINT The benefits of studying abroad
2 VOCABULARY & SPEAKING Words of encouragement
3 GRAMMAR Future perfect and future perfect continuous
4 DISCUSSION Customs and traditions
5 LISTENING 🎧 When in Rome...
6 WRITING Conclusions
1 STARTING POINT The benefits of studying abroad
Learning aim: discuss the benefits of language study and see the future perfect and future perfect continuous in context (10 – 15 minutes)
Have you ever dreamt of studying in another country? What would be your ideal destination and why?
Think about your current studies. How do you think studying abroad could enhance your learning experience in a way that staying home wouldn't?
If you could gain a new skill or perspective instantly, what would it be and how might studying abroad help you achieve that?
The benefits of studying abroad
A Read this website. Choose three benefits of studying a language abroad that you feel are the most important.
B Pair work Discuss your choices. What are some other benefits of studying or living abroad?
“I think interacting with people from other cultures is the most important benefit.”
2 VOCABULARY & SPEAKING Words of encouragement
Learning aim: learn and practice expressions ending with prepositions (15 – 20 minutes)
A Complete these verbs and phrases with a preposition from the box.
about in of to with
NOTE
Expressions ending with prepositions are followed by a noun, a pronoun, or a gerund.
adjust to
be excited _______
be scared _______
be familiar _______
become aware _______
get accustomed _______
look forward _______
participate _______
take advantage _______
Check
1. adjust to
2. be excited about
3. be scared of / about
4. be familiar with
5. become aware of
6. get accustomed to
7. look forward to
8. participate in
9. take advantage of
Culture shock
B Pair work What challenges do people face when they live or study abroad?
Discuss with a partner using the verbs and phrases in part A.
“Sometimes people are scared of starting a new job abroad because they aren’t familiar with the routines.”
3 GRAMMAR Future perfect and future perfect continuous
Learning aim: practice using the future perfect and future perfect continuous (25 – 30 minutes)
Imagine a goal you'll achieve or a project you'll complete by this time next year.
By this time next year, I will have ...
By this time next year, I will have been studying English for . . .
The future perfect and future perfect continuous
These tenses are used to express the completion (future perfect) or duration (future perfect continuous) of an action or event at some time in the future. They can be used to talk about an event or action that started in the past but will not be completed until the future.
The future perfect is made up of will + have + past participle.
The future perfect continuous is made up of will + have + been + present participle.
Common time expressions for these tenses are after, by then, before, when, and by the time (that)
Function
Both tenses express actions or events completed (future perfect) or ongoing (future perfect continuous) at a specific point in the future.
Form
Future Perfect will + have + past participle
I will have finished this report by tomorrow. (Completed before a specific time)
Future Perfect Continuous will + have + been + present participle (verb ending in -ing)
We will have been working on this project for two months by the deadline."(Ongoing until a specific time)
Time Expressions after, by then, before, when, by the time (that)
Contrasts
The key difference lies in whether you want to emphasize the completion (future perfect) or the duration (future perfect continuous) of the action.
Use the future perfect to emphasize that something will be completed or achieved by a particular point in the future.
By this time next year, your self-confidence will have increased.
Use the future perfect continuous to emphasize the duration of an activity in progress at a particular point in the future.
By the end of next year, you will have been studying your chosen language for 12 months.
A Look at the website announcement again. Can you find more examples of the future perfect and the future perfect continuous?
Check
Future perfect
. . . which will have changed the way you view the world.
Your commitment to language study will have gotten stronger.
You will have made many fascinating new friends!
Future perfect continuous
You will have been interacting with people from other cultures, . . .
You will have been living in a fascinating foreign land.
B These sentences about Joon’s year abroad all have mistakes. Correct the mistakes using the future with will, the future perfect, or the future perfect continuous. Then compare answers with a partner.
1. By this time tomorrow, Joon will travel for 24 hours.
will have been traveling
2. By the end of next week, he will have been receiving his student ID card and registered for classes.
3. He’ll be going out more after a few weeks because he will have been more familiar with the city.
4. After studying English for a few months, he will have felt more confident about speaking to people.
5. By this time next year, his younger sister will have been visiting him once or twice. When she’s older, she probably will have wanted to study abroad, too.
6. I’m sure he will change a lot by the time he comes back to Korea.
7. His family will have been surprised when he gets back because he will have been changing so much.
8. And just think – the next time we see him, Joon will turn 22 already, and he will be away for a year!
Check
1. By this time tomorrow, Joon will have been traveling for 24 hours.
2. By the end of next week, he will have received his student ID card and registered for classes.
3. He’ll be going out more after a few weeks because he will be more familiar with the city.
4. After studying English for a few months, he will feel more confident about speaking to people.
5. By this time next year, his younger sister will have visited him once or twice. When she’s older, she probably will want to study abroad, too.
6. I’m sure he will have changed a lot by the time he comes back to Korea.
7. His family will be surprised when he gets back because he will have changed so much.
8. And just think – the next time we see him, Joon will have turned 22 already, and he will have been away for a year!
C Use these time expressions to write sentences using the future perfect or future perfect continuous. Then share them with a partner.
1. Before this class ends, . . .
2. By the end of the day, . . .
3. By the end of the week, . . .
4. At the end of the year, . . .
5. In two years’ time, . . .
6. By the year 2030, . . .
PLUS Future perfect and future perfect continuous
When using the future perfect or future perfect continuous, the particular point in the future is often referred to in another part of the sentence.
By this time next year, your commitment to language study is going to have gotten stronger.
On August 1st, I will have been living overseas for six months.
After a few months, you're going to have been making real progress with English.
Before next spring, he will have finished most of his course work.
Marisa's flight will have left soon.
When the van arrives, I will have been packing for two days, and I probably won't have finished.
Before I leave for Paris, I will already have sold my house and put my things in storage,
After I finish this, I will have completed everything on my "to do" list.
🅰 Underline the words in each sentence that refer to a point in the future.
1. By the spring, Nate will have visited over a dozen different countries.
2. When the end of the week arrives, I will have written four exams.
3. Before long, I’ll have been working on this puzzle for an hour. It’s impossible!
4. I can’t believe he’s still sleeping! At 11:00, he’ll have been sleeping for 12 hours.
5. When she leaves the house, she’ll have had six cups of coffee.
6. If it continues, on Tuesday it will have been raining for three weeks.
7. After I stop working, I will have painted three of the rooms in my house.
8. By the time the plane lands, we will have been in the air for seven hours.
🅱 Complete the sentences with the future perfect or the future perfect continuous
form of the verb in parentheses.
1. By the end of class, I will have learned (learn) about the future perfect tense.
2. By the year 2030, I __________ (work) for several years.
3. Before she’s 30, Sue __________ (make) her first million dollars.
4. At the end of his trip, Seth __________ (visit) four different countries.
5. After I finish this book, I __________ (read) all the titles you recommended.
6. By 11:00, how long Dan __________ (watch) TV?
7. When I finish college, I __________ (be) in school for 16 years.
8. Pretty soon, I __________ (wait) for her for an hour. I’m getting annoyed!
9. We’re late. By the time we get there, they __________ (finish) dinner.
10. On Friday of this week, Kara __________ (travel) for two months.
1. By the spring
2. When the end of the week arrives
3. Before long
4. At 11:00
5. When she leaves the house
6. on Tuesday
7. After I stop working
8. By the time the plane lands
1. will have learned
2. will have been working / will have worked
3. will have made
4. will have visited
5. will have read
6. will, have been watching / will, have watched
7. will have been
8. will have been waiting / will have waited
9. will have finished
10. will have been traveling
4 DISCUSSION Customs and traditions
Learning aim: talk about customs and traditions (15 – 20 minutes)
A Read this list of Canadian customs. Are they the same as or different from those where you live? Choose the correct answer
VOCABULARY
beforehand in advance of (a particular event)
punctual on time
Both men and women shake hands with each other when they meet.
Business meetings are friendly, but there isn’t much socializing beforehand.
Lunch is usually a fairly light meal that doesn’t last long.
People are usually punctual for business appointments.
It’s common to ask people you meet what kind of work they do.
Many people eat dinner early in the evening, around 6:00 P.M.
At the dinner table, the fork is generally held in the left hand and the knife in the right.
People offer to take their shoes off when entering somebody’s home.
When invited to someone’s home, a gift, such as flowers or dessert, is usually expected.
Most people open gifts as soon as they receive them.
Same Different
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B Group work How do you feel about the customs in part A? Explain your opinions.
“I think women should kiss on the cheek when they meet. Just shaking hands seems kind of cold somehow.”
5 LISTENING 🎧 When in Rome...
Learning objective: develop skills in listening for details (15 – 20 minutes)
When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
That's a great proverb! It means adapting to the customs and practices of the place you're visiting.
Respect the local culture: When traveling, be mindful of how people dress, behave, and interact in their everyday lives. Show respect by trying to follow their customs.
Be open to new experiences: Embrace the opportunity to learn about different ways of life. Trying new things and stepping outside your comfort zone can be a rewarding part of travel.
Blend in, not disrupt: The goal is to be a respectful visitor, not cause offense. If you're unsure about something, it's always best to ask politely.
When you are visiting or living in a foreign culture, follow the rules of that culture.
VOCABULARY
speak (our) minds say honestly how we feel about something
assertive bold and confident
make a good impression act in a way so that other people have a good opinion about you
dry (sense of humor) an ironic, not obvious sense of humor
dramatically striking in appearance or effect
overwhelmed feeling unable to deal with everything going on
living in a bubble living with very little outside influence
A Listen to Andrew, Rachel, and Layla talking about their experiences abroad.
Answer the questions.
1. What helped each of them get used to their new living situation?
2. What did each person find difficult to adjust to?
Check
1. Andrew tried to listen more and not be so assertive.
Going out for tapas with other people helped Rachel.
Feeling more confident about her English and meeting
Americans/local people helped Layla.
2. Andrew had trouble getting used to the rainy weather.
Rachel wasn’t used to eating dinner so late.
Layla found it hard to get used to the way Americans talked so much about themselves.
B Listen again. Did Andrew (A), Rachel (R), or Layla (L) do these things?
Write the correct letter.
___ 1. felt homesick
___ 2. had fun playing a sport
___ 3. enjoyed food with friends
___ 4. didn’t feel connected to others at first
___ 5. ate dinner late at night
___ 6. thought people talked about themselves too much
___ 7. enjoyed the old buildings
___ 8. watched comedy shows on TV
___ 9. tried to talk about herself
Check
1. R
2. A
3. R
4. L
5. R
6. L
7. A
8. A
9. L
6 WRITING Conclusions
Learning objective: write a composition with a concluding paragraph (40 – 50 minutes )
What is a conclusion?
The paragraph that closes a composition
How can you close a composition?
By restating the main idea, summarizing the main points, looking to the future, making recommendations – or a combination of these methods
Many times, the conclusion simply restates the points from the first paragraph.
VOCABULARY
postsecondary after high school
hone improve
The conclusion can close your composition by restating the main idea, summarizing the main points, looking to the future, making recommendations, or a combination of these methods.
A Read these two concluding paragraphs. Which methods do the writers use? Underline the parts of the conclusions that helped you decide.
Overall, for the majority of young people, taking a year off to travel has not replaced the traditional postsecondary pursuit of higher education. For most high school graduates, studying or training for a career will remain the most likely path. However, there are still many young people who save as much money as they can in order to see foreign sights and experience foreign cultures. Taking time to travel may put them behind a year as far as college and careers are concerned, but they say the personal growth is worth it.
In brief, there are real benefits to studying abroad. While it is certainly possible to learn the language in a country where it is not widely spoken, living abroad offers limitless possibilities for improvement. Additionally, foreign students have a real opportunity to hone their life skills. Generally, they are responsible for everything from money management, accommodations, and meals to ensuring that they have a good balance between their social life and school life. Studying abroad offers not only language lessons, but also life lessons, and is well worth considering.
Check
First paragraph: summarizing the main points, looking to the future
Second paragraph: restating the main idea, summarizing the main points, making recommendations
B Find these linking words or phrases in the conclusions. How are they used? Do you know any others that have similar meanings?
additionally generally however in brief overall
C Write a composition about living or traveling abroad. Choose one of these topics or one of your own. Your conclusion should use at least one of the methods described and some linking words or phrases.
• culture shock • group travel • independent travel • studying abroad
Check
additionally: Additionally, foreign students . . . ; adds information (similar meaning: and, also)
generally: Generally, they are responsible . . . ; shows what is usual in most situations (similar meaning: usually)
however: However, there are still many . . . ; shows contrast or an unexpected result (similar meaning: but, though, although, even though, nevertheless)
in brief: In brief, there are real benefits . . . ; restates an idea using fewer words (similar meaning: briefly, in other words)
overall: Overall, for the majority . . . ; summarizes (similar meaning: to sum up, in general )
D Pair work Exchange papers with a partner and answer these questions.
1. What methods did your partner use in his or her conclusion?
2. Are the linking words used effectively? Why or why not?
3. Can you offer any suggestions to improve your partner’s conclusion?
WORKBOOK A ▶
Cycle 2 ▶ Traveler vs. Tourist The Language Advantage
Delve into the benefits of studying languages while traveling, applying the future perfect and future perfect continuous to enrich your discussions.
Cycle 2 ▶ Traveler vs. Tourist The Language Advantage
1 STARTING POINT Travel tips
2 LISTENING 🎧Things went wrong.
3 GRAMMAR Mixed conditionals
4 DISCUSSION Your own trip
5 VOCABULARY One word or two?
6 ROLE PLAY Planning a trip
7 READING Solo travel
1 STARTING POINT Travel tips
Learning objective: discuss travel tips and see mixed conditionals in context (10 – 15 minutes)
Have you ever had any problems while traveling, such as losing money or airline tickets?
VOCABULARY
scam a situation where someone tries to trick another person to get his or her money or valuables
safe a strong metal box with a lock, usually attached to the floor or a wall, where valuables can be stored
broken into forced entry into a place (to rob it
A Read these people’s experiences and the expert’s advice. Can you think of any other advice?
B Pair work What travel questions would you ask Terry? Tell your partner. Then try to offer advice to each other.
“I want to buy souvenirs from the places I’m going to visit, but I also like to travel light. Should I store them at the airport or somewhere else?”
“The best thing would be to mail them home. If you don’t mind waiting, use surface mail instead of airmail. It’s cheaper.”
2 LISTENING 🎧Things went wrong.
Learning objective: develop skills in listening for details and making inferences (15 – 20 minutes)
🅰 Listen to Cindy and Scott talking about their travel problems. What happened
to each person?
🅱 Listen again. Choose the statements you think are probably true. Compare
your answers with a partner. Give reasons.
1. Cindy has a unique, easy-to-see name tag on her luggage.
2. Cindy travels frequently.
3. Scott likes peace and quiet when he travels.
4. Scott slept soundly all the way to Panama City.
3 GRAMMAR Mixed conditionals
Learning objective: practice using mixed conditionals (20 – 25 minutes)
A conditional sentence is made up of a conditional clause (or if clause) and a result clause. In mixed conditional sentences, past and present are mixed to talk about hypothetical situations, such as:
If she hadn't saved so little money, she would be able to afford a new car now.
If you had made reservations, you wouldn't be looking for a hotel now.
Structure
If clause (past perfect) Uses "had + past participle" to describe an unreal or hypothetical situation in the past.
Result clause (present conditional) Uses "would + base verb" to describe the consequence of the unreal situation in the present.
Focus
Mixed conditionals allow us to talk about how a different action in the past could have changed the present situation.
In "If she hadn't saved so little money, she would be able to afford a new car now," the if clause describes the unreal past situation (not saving enough money). The result clause describes the consequence in the present (not being able to afford a car).
If Ana hadn’t forgotten her passport, she would be on the plane right now.
If Ana were more organized, she wouldn’t be looking for her keys now.
Are the if clauses past, present, or future? past
Are the result clauses past, present, or future? present
In a mixed conditional sentence, the time of the event or situation in the if clause can be different from the time of the result of the event or situation.
Use had / hadn’t + past participle and would / wouldn’t to talk about hypothetical events in the past that have effects on the present.
If you hadn’t been so nice, you would probably still have your wallet!
If someone had broken into your room, you would probably still be trying to get home!
In mixed conditionals, the if clauses are always in the past tense, specifically using the past perfect tense with "had + past participle." This tense emphasizes a hypothetical situation that did not happen in the past.
The result clauses are always in the present tense, using "would/wouldn't + base verb." This emphasizes the unreal consequence of the past situation on the present moment.
"If you hadn't been so nice, you would probably still have your wallet!" (Past: not being nice, Present: potentially still having wallet)
"If someone had broken into your room, you would probably still be trying to get home!" (Past: break-in, Present: potentially still trying to get home).
Practice
🅰 Look at the Exercise 1 STARTING POINT Travel tips. Find another mixed conditional sentence. Does this sentence describe actual or hypothetical events?
🅱 Complete these sentences with the correct form of the verbs in parentheses.
1. If I had been (be) more adventurous when I was younger, I wouldn't have (not have) any regrets about the things I missed.
2. The airline lost my luggage. If I __________ (bring) a change of clothes in my carry-on bag, I __________ (not shop) for new clothes now.
3. This flight is so long! If I __________ (not buy) an economy ticket, I __________ (be) more comfortable now.
4. If you __________ (learn) to speak some Mandarin before moving to Taipei, you __________ (be able to) ask someone for directions now.
5. If Martha __________ (not become) a flight attendant, she probably __________ (not travel) as much as she does.
4 DISCUSSION Your own trip
Learning objective: talk about problems on vacation and practice the lesson grammar (20 – 25 minutes)
A Pair work Have you ever had problems on vacation? Tell your partner. Use the topics below or your own ideas .
• health • language • accommodations • getting around • food • costs • safety • weather
“I went to the beach last week, but the weather was awful.”
“Why? Was it rainy?”
“No, it was too sunny. If it hadn’t been so sunny, I wouldn’t have this terrible sunburn now.”
B Group work Share your bad travel experiences. Get advice about what you could have done differently.
5 VOCABULARY One word or two?
Learning objective: Learn and practice compound adjectives to talk about travel (10 – 15 minutes)
A Combine the items from the boxes to make compound adjectives.
culturally
non
open
self
assured
aware
conforming
hearted
judgmental
minded
motivated
reliant
sensitive
culturally aware, nonjudgmental, open-minded, . . .
VOCABULARY
assured confident
conforming behaving according to society’s usual standards of behavior
judgmental judging things and people quickly and often negatively
reliant dependent
B Pair work Are the characteristics in part A important when you travel? Give an example for each one.
“If you’re culturally aware, you’ll find it easier to accept cultural differences.”
Understanding: Cultural awareness involves learning about and appreciating different customs, beliefs, and practices. This knowledge helps you see things from another perspective and recognize that there's no single "right" way of doing things.
Acceptance: When you understand cultural differences, you're less likely to judge or be afraid of things that seem unfamiliar. You can appreciate the richness and diversity that different cultures bring to the world.
Respect: Cultural awareness fosters respect for people from different backgrounds. You can interact with them in a more sensitive way, avoiding misunderstandings and building stronger relationships.
Some parts of speech, such as adverbs, adjectives, and prefixes,
can be combined with adjectives to make a compound adjective.
Combining Parts of Speech
Adverbs, adjectives, and prefixes are all used before a base adjective to create a more specific meaning.
culturally aware (adverb + adjective): emphasizes consciousness of cultural differences.
nonconforming (prefix + adjective): describes someone who doesn't follow norms.
open-minded (adjective + hyphen + adjective): highlights receptiveness to new ideas.
self-assured (prefix + hyphen + adjective): conveys confidence in oneself.
Hyphens are often used to connect the words in a compound adjective, especially when they might be misread or sound awkward without them (e.g., open-minded vs openminded).
Clarity and Conciseness
Compound adjectives can create a more precise description than separate adjectives. For instance, "self-reliant" is clearer than saying "someone who relies on themselves."
Check
culturally aware, culturally sensitive
nonconforming, nonjudgmental
openhearted, open-minded
self-assured, self-aware, self-motivated, self-reliant
6 ROLE PLAY Planning a trip
Learning objective: role-play being a travel agent planning a vacation (15 – 20 minutes)
A Group work Imagine you are planning a vacation. Discuss these questions. Write notes about what your group decides for each question.
Rio de Janeiro
Taipei
Chichen Itza
1. Where would you like to go?
2. How long would you like your stay to last?
3. Would you like to go with a tour group or on your own?
4. What type of accommodations do you prefer?
5. What kinds of activities would you like to do during the day?
6. What sorts of evening activities would you prefer?
7. What would each person’s budget be?
8. What types of transportation would you plan on using?
B Class activity Choose someone in your group to act as a travel agent and present your vacation to the class. The class votes on the best itinerary.
“We have planned a truly exotic vacation for you in the remote Galápagos Islands! You’ll stay for seven unforgettable days in a five-star resort . . .”
7 READING Solo travel
Learning objective: develop skills in understanding vocabulary in context, reading to confirm predictions, and giving a personal reaction to a reading (25 – 30 minutes)
Do you prefer to travel with a tour group or with you own itinerary?
What are some of the challenges travelers might face when exploring a new city on foot?
Look to the title. Does the passage likely favor organized tours or independent exploration?
What kind of experience is the author looking for in a new city?
A What are the best ways to experience a new place when you travel? Make a list. Then read the article to compare your list with the author’s.
VOCABULARY
nonsense something that is not logical
sanitized clean and without problems
utterly completely
encounter a meeting
lured persuaded to do something
fondly in a way that shows great liking
Get Yourself LOST
Travelers to a new city are often encouraged to take a bus tour. The thinking is that they can later return to the places that captivated them, but that’s nonsense! What you see from the inside of a fastmoving bus is sanitized and unreal, utterly removed from the authentic sights, sounds, and smells outside.
The best way to experience any destination is by foot, without an itinerary, wandering where your spirit leads you. Even in the largest cities, the savvy traveler plunges into the very center of town and walks down the nearest street, experiencing the actual life of the people while looking into the grocery stores and courtyards. You eventually get to many of the same sites that are on the bus route – the museums, the monuments, the city hall – but you will have witnessed so much more because you will have felt the contemporary life of the city you’re visiting.
“But what if I get lost?” people ask. No one ever gets permanently lost in a major city. Eventually, a trolley or bus passes with the words “Central Station” on its front and you can easily return to the center of town. Besides, the most wonderful things can happen if you do get lost, such as stopping at a sidewalk café to sit and relax and then asking directions from the locals at the next table. Hopefully, your trip may be enhanced by this encounter. Here are a few ways to make the most of your travels:
⭕ KNOW BEFORE YOU GO. Before you depart, spend time learning about the history and culture of your destination so you will better understand the place you’re visiting.
⭕ MOVE AROUND LIKE A LOCAL. Use the local subways, trams, and buses. You’ll not only save money, you’ll learn how people live there, and you’ll gain a realistic perspective of the city.
⭕ CHECK THE BULLETIN BOARDS. Bulletin boards list free lectures, concerts, workshops, and social gatherings, giving you a chance to join or meet the area’s most dynamic residents.
⭕ TAKE A WALKING TOUR. If you must book a guided tour, select the nonstandard, inexpensive kinds conducted on foot.
So, the next time you feel lured by a sightseeing bus tour, save your money and instead, wander around on your own. I promise you a time you’ll remember fondly
According to the passage, why are bus tours not the best way to experience a new city?
What does the author suggest travelers do instead of taking a bus tour?
What are some of the potential benefits of getting lost while exploring a city on foot?
B Find the boldfaced words in the article. Then choose the correct words to complete the sentences.
1. If something captivates you, you’re upset / captured / delighted by it.
2. A savvy traveler is refined / experienced / adventurous.
3. When you plunge into an activity, you probably walk away from it / throw yourself into it / stumble into it.
4. If you enhance your reading skills, you upgrade / restore / prolong them.
5. Dynamic people are more cautious / unstable / interesting than others.
C Pair work How do your travel habits compare with those in the article?
Which ideas do you think you’ll try the next time you visit a new city? Why?
Check
1. delighted
2. experienced
3. throw yourself into it
4. upgrade
5. interesting
Grammar Plus B
Vocabulary Plus B
Workbook Part B
Video ACTIVITIES
Story summary
“An L.A. Girl in Berlin” is the video diary of a girl named Monica documenting her eight-month study abroad in Germany. In September, she is excited and getting accustomed to the city. In October, she talks about being homesick and how she’s having trouble meeting people. In November, she explains that she has met two friends, Julia and Annika, and is getting out more. In December, she tells her parents she is really sad not to be spending the holidays with them. In January, she is excited about snow and doing really well again. On April 16, she notes the first time no one spoke English to her all day; everyone thought she was a German speaker. She also talks about how she is enjoying the spring. Finally, in May, she talks about preparing to leave and mentions that she’d be less sad to leave if she hadn’t discovered something important – the best sausages and freshest sauerkraut in the world!
Language summary
Grammar
Future perfect and future perfect continuous
Mixed conditions
Vocabulary
Expressions ending with prepositions
Compound adjectives
Before you watch
A Imagine you are going to study in Germany for a year. Which five things would you have the most difficulty with? Number your choices from 1 (most difficult) to 5 (least difficult).
__ learning about a new city
__ getting around in a foreign country
__ taking classes in another language
__ learning a new language
__ homesickness
__ making friends
__ different weather
__ different food
__ different cultural ideas
B Pair work Compare your answers. How similar are your views? Discuss your choices and give reasons for your answers.
A: I think I’d have a difficult time eating different foods. I’m a picky eater.
B: Not me! I love to try new foods. I’ll eat anything. But I can’t stand being cold. I might have a hard time if the weather is cold.
While you watch
A Choose the statement that best summarizes the main idea presented at these points in the video.
a. Monica’s classes are held in these old buildings.
b. Monica has just arrived and she is excited.
c. Monica feels Germany is very different from L.A.
a. Monica is excited to practice speaking with Germans.
b. She enjoys relaxing with friends in her room every night.
c. She has made new friends.
a. Monica cannot wait to go home for the winter holidays.
b. She is enjoying her first cold weather and snow.
c. Due to the weather, she finally had to figure out the trains.
a. Monica is sad to leave Berlin because she has met someone.
b. She wants to stay another eight months.
c. She likes the food and now feels more at home in Germany.
B Number the sentences from 1 to 7 in the order the topics are mentioned in the video.
__ Monica hopes that before she goes home, she’ll have figured out the trains.
__ She is going to a holiday feast.
__ She thinks that before the year ends she will have become fluent.
__ She is surprised by how much she likes the food.
__ She is afraid that by the end of the year she will have only gotten to know her room.
__ She is beginning to feel connected to others, such as Julia and Annika.
__ She wouldn’t have discovered her favorite spot in the city if she hadn’t gotten lost.
C Take notes to answer the questions in your own words. Then compare answers with a partner.
1. Why is Monica scared in October?
2. What is the most difficult thing about December for her?
3. Why is April 16 an important day for Monica?
After you watch
A Pair work Discuss how Monica’s attitude and experiences changed over the eight months she was abroad. What conclusions might one draw from this?
B Group work Compare your conclusions from part A with another pair. Discuss how they are the same or different.
C Writing
Write a paragraph explaining how you feel about new and challenging experiences, such as studying abroad. Are these types of experiences fun, exciting, challenging, or frustrating for you?
How do you handle these types of situations?
Project
⬜ 1 Travel & Tourism
⬜ 2 Travel advisor
⬜ 3 Vacations
⬜ 4 City Secrets
⬜ 5 Experiences
⬜ 6 Vacation spots
⬜ 7 Travel the World
⬜ 8 Travel Planning
⬜ 9 Top Travel Gems
⬜ 10 Broadening your worldview
⬜ 11 World's Hotspots
⬜ 12 Beyond Borders
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