UNIT 3. HOLIDAY TIME.
In this unit we will work on:
Future Tenses. Going to/ will / prs. cont
We will write and talk about future plans
We will learn vocabulary regarding travelling and holidays
We will work on a project about an exotic destination.
INTRO.
What are you going to do next holidays?
How do you see yourself in five years? and in ten? and in twenty?
Where are you going to travel when you have money and time?
What is the best holiday you've ever had? why?
You are going away with some friends to a dessert Island, choose three items you are going to take with you. Explain why.
Take a look at the following site and give your opinion about it: http://www.wheretheheckismatt.com/
What is it about?
Do you like it?
How many countries have you seen? name them and say what language they speak
VOCABULARY:
suitcase luggage guidebook belt camera case
sunscreen backpack first-aid kit toilettries tent
ID Passport insect repellent sunglasses luggage allowance
hire take a break sightseeing piglet highlight
cucumber bug belongings business
THE FUTURE.
In groups complete the following table. Click here for solutions.
FUTURE SIMPLE FUTURE going to
AFFIRM
NEG
QUESTIONS
USE
PREDICTIONS
Probably, maybe, I think...
Maybe, I will pass this year
PLANS AND INTENTIONS
I am going to go to the cinema this evening
Practice on this page: https://sites.google.com/site/thehardmenpathtwo/the-future
The future continuous
What will you be doing this time next year?
What will you be doing in ten years time?
What will you be doing at this time tomorrow?
PROJECT:
Choose a country other than Spain and investigate the following facts and information:
1-Introduction
We are going to talk about... // We have decided talk about ______ because...
we are going to talk about its economy, culture, literature, etc...
use a map of the world and place your country in it: As you can see, it is situated in (Asia/Oceania...), to the north it borders
2-information and facts:
-Population, economy, geography, life expectancy, etc...
-Main source of income, industry, economy.
-Historical information, Sites (e.g. The Opera House in Sidney)
-Role play:
-At the travel Agency (book a flight) and play role the conversation ( see example on page 18)
-other information that you find relevant and interesting to share.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lq_dctfldXw
3-conclusion
In this country we will.... // we are going to....
we will be eating // we will eat...
we will be visiting // we will visit...
We really liked... // we have learnt many things for example that in ____________ you can...
Useful Structures.
We are going to talk about _______
It is situated in // it is part of the _________
In this country there are ___________ million people.
The capital is _______ and is well known for its __________
The basis of the economy is...
The most important cultural referent is ...
Its typical music is .... (food, sports, etc.)
In this country you can see...
In this country (place/island) there are...
For conclusion:
We really liked... // we have learnt many things for example that in ____________ you can...
One thing I've been impressed by is the _______
Something that I don't like so much is ________
I would really like to travel to this country because ...