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Explain your answers, | accessible easy to reach or get into diverse varied or different : | adventurous wiling to take risks and get away to go away on vacation What do you notice about many : ofthe words at have new experiences luxurious comfortable and expense oF te OS tat flow | breathtaking very beautiful or amazing picturesque attractive, especially in an | ~ home, ~ hotel, = resort, - spa: charm the quality of being pleasant ——_ old-fashioned way 8 and attractive remote far away eecmerwons eae convenience ease; suitability spot place; location =~ hefore spot? vacation ~ | destination the place you're going to =, tranquil calm and peacef pei szsonnrn 3 Witat other words come before = destination? Add one more, final ~, tourist ~, ultimate ~ PRONUNCIATION Notice how suffix | affects the stess in a word: luxury > luxurious) | picture > picturesque. Seepage 145 for more | ‘formation on suffines and stress, Kalalau Valley (Hawail) > This valley is accessible only by z “boat (hen the seas ere tranquil in surren oF by way ofthe French Alps ¥ — 18-Klometer Kalalau Trail. The 2 populer destination fo skiers, snowboarders, remote valey is known forts steep iainoers, the French Alps have plenty clifs and diverse selection of pant es and animal if. ts@ geal place to get away from I a Antigua, Guatemala > ‘This colorfs ct is famous for its old Spanish architecture and teditionsl Crafts sToursts come to Antiqua for. its chasm and corwenionce—i's the oerlect soot for starting your ‘sxploraton of the rest of the country affer you finish sightseeing in the city. Think about a popular vacation spot that you know well. Tell a partner about this vacation spot using the vocabulary from this page. Be sure to explain what the destination is known for and what one can do there. Lemay Grand Lake is a popular vacation destination. 4 [ike it because its accessible— ee ee Grammar 5, adjective + preposition + gerund The smail town is famous for skiing in the winter and hiking in the summer. 6. verb + preposition + gerund ook forward to going back next year! | 4 | Uses of Infinitives and Gerunds | 1. purpose infinitive Last summer | went overseas to study English. | 2. it+ be + adjective + infinitive It was great to experience life in 2 small town. | 3.00 adjective + intnive At first, it wes to0 hard to communicate in English. | 4 gerunds as subjects Learning the language was essential | | j | £ verb + preposition + gerund: dream = of ~, look forward to =, plan on =, talk about ~, think about ~ £ adjective + preposition + gerund: afraid of -, excited about - known / famous for -, interested in ~ A. Read about these two events happening around the wotld. Complete the sentences with the gerund or infinitive form of the verb in parentheses. Last summer, | went to Italy with a friend (1. attend) the Venice International Art Exhibition. it was wonderful (2. see) art from allover the world in such 1) a beautiful atmosphere. And while (2. visit) different exhibits is entertaining, you couldn't do it all day long. There was alot to seet On days when we were too ethausted (4. continue} . my friend and I would take a break. We were able to get some delicious italian cuisine too. Yur! | away (5. enjoy) h H've been interested in samba (6, dance) for a long time, so (7. visit) de Janeiro on National Samba Day sounds like a lot of fun, First you dance in the central train station. If you're planning on (8. dance) some more, get on a “party tain.” You may think the trdin is too crowded (9. enjay) yourself, but there's live music and everyone has a great time! The train’s destination is the suburban neighbathood of | ‘Oswaldo Cruz. People go there (10. hear) free concerts. basis for a more complete description. Then tell a partner about your trip. = | went to ™*_ to twas too Ae to. while we were there. [t's known for It was great to =-<-.Was the best part of our trip. | plan on ‘The World Awaits 15Listening (A. How much do you know about China’s capital city Beijing? Choose your answers, 1. What does the name Beijing mean? a. Eternal City b, Northern Capital __«. City of Knowledge 2. ‘The Forbidden City (pictured) is a popular tourist destination, What was it originally? a. amarket place b.alarge cemetery «. apalace 3. What isthe nickname of the stadium built for the 2008 summer Olympic Games? a. Power Palace. Golden Egg c. Bird's Nest SN B Listen to a walking tour of Beijing. There are eight stops on. netet oN Gq On the map, write each location next to (a) in each box. TIP When you have to write information quickly, such Make your own abbreviations or symbols for these i wal ‘as when you take nates, it helps to use abbreviations or places: bridge, building, hotel, ibrary, museum, plaza. symbols. For example: bookstore bkst (2 ‘What other places might be part of a walking tour? Listen again and take notes on any interesting facts or things you can do in each place. Write your notes next to (b) in each box. = a on: i oq 3 somcouoan 8 1 eee one HESS eee a) waters home _ (p) farnous 20th century ‘sea Nis study & Wray. @ exw utone WANGFUJING eva puTONS ‘Waneroine Sale DowsaeE DARE NANHENAN OAS ° D Using your notes, take turns telling a partner about each place on the walking tour. Say what each 5. place is and give atleast one fact about it. Which place would you be most interested to visit? 16 unit 2Connections A. You are going to make your own walking tour. Follow the steps below. 1. Which places in your city or area would be interesting for tourists to visit? List as many neighborhoods, streets, or areas as you can. 2. Work with a partner. Compare your ideas in step 1. Together, choose one neighborhood or area to feature in your walking tour. X§ 3. What things can people do and see in this area? With your partner, think of eight ideas and cteate a chart using the categories below. Awalking tour of: Cultural Sites. Food ~— Shopping Activities 4. Choose six places from step 3. On a separate piece of paper, you should each draw a map of the area. Number each place 1-6, but do not write each place's name. Make sure you each have your own copy of the map. + 25 5 On another piece of paper, create your walking tour. Make notes for yourselves about the places on the tour, including one interesting fact about each location. Work together, but make sure you each have your own copy of the tour. FIP Using adjectives can make each place on your tour sound more interesting, Think of adjectives you can use to describe each place Now work with a new partner. Role-play the walking tour. Then switch roles and repeat. P30 Tour Guide: Give your map to your partner. Then start your walking tour. Tourist: Listen to your partners walking tour. Label each destination (1-6) on the map. Nate any interesting facts thet your partner tells you about each place. recommend visiting the Nine Streets neighborhood in ‘Amsterdam. Shopping is an adventure here: you can find everything from |.xurious shops to simple bakeries, Our first stop is alittle shop that is famous for its delicious “tea, ta emall place, aways busy, but ful of charm and never too crowded to visit. Step inside to learn all about ‘tea-making in Holland, You might be interested to know that.Reading A. You are going to read an interview with singer Jason Mraz. First, read the interview questions below. With a partner, scan each of z Mraz’s responses on p. 19. Then write the letter of the question in the box beside each response. (One of the questions is extra.) } ‘A What has really surprised you in. Tell us about your book of Jf your travels? Polaroid® travel photography. B.Ave there places you haven't been Is there more to say about toyet that you want to visit? your waiting? 4 2 2 C How do your travel experiences. _-F What style of traveler are you? sason rez, Bop einger-sorguirter influence your music? B__ Read the interview. Then read the statements below. Which ones apply to Jason Mraz? 1. (I plan everything before | go anywhere 2. 1 I ike to wander (walk around without a specific purpose). 3. [JI think people everywhere are more alike than they are different. 4, [Hike to write down my experiences, 5. EJ thave a new camera so I take as many photos as nossiole, 6. [1]. You need to go far away to have interesting experiences. Why is each place significant for Jason? With a partner, discuss at least one reason for each location. Ben Paris NewYork San Diego Japan. Antarctica D_ Find a word or expression . .. in paragraph 1 that means well-known buildings or sites, in paragraph 1 that means to finally arrive somewhere after a while, in paragraph 1 that means to hurry. in paragraph 1 that means done in a sudden or unplanned way, in paragraph 2 that means shy and nervous. —_________ in paragraph 2 that means @ person who doesn’t belong to a group, ——______ in paragraph 3 that means choose very carefully; not easy to please. . in paragraph 4 that means a way of seeing or thinking about something. in paragraph § that means being afone. Ask & “Answer Look back at the statements in Exercise B, Which ones are true for you? 1 What are some of your favorite travel memories?Oo £ O [A spontaneous one, with little preparation, I pack. light. I don'éfeel a need to rush through all the major landmarks. Like, if go to Paris, I might just take a walk, ‘with no map or tourist site in mind, and end up in a neighborhood coffee shop. I guess I'm a traveler who likes to think hes not traveling, That’ how I ended up in San Diego. I traveled there and found this great coffee shop that [love to make music in and I ended up staying, I've lived there for twelve years now. Tm constantly surprised that no matter where I go, people are similar, just trying to make it Were all quiet and shy in an elevator with other people. Before I ever traveled to Japan I thought maybe it would be like another planet But when I got there I realized, ob, these are just humans over here doing the same human thing, perhaps with, different resources, It made me feel less timid about going places and more able to just walk through a village in, say, Ghana—or anywhere else in the world—looking like an obvious outsider. 'm comfortable with that Joften keep a travel journal. I'll just sit on the steps somewhere and write, A journal that I bought is the best souvenir. It allows me to relive my memories of places around the world. At one point I started to travel with a Polaroid? 600 instant camera. I could just snap a picture‘ and put it right in with my journal entry. With 4 Polaroid, you never know what you'll get. Because Polaroid film is so rare end slightly expensive, [became very particular about what I shot. With a digital camera | might take a hundred pictures in a matter of minutes, oO Oo © but with a Polaroid, I wait to find a scene I really want to shoot. I look for scenes with depth, like a long line of lampposts. Hove looking up in the trees and at buildings. ‘When you're comfortable with a place, you forget to look up. New Yorkers never look up. Only the tourists do. Sometimes on my blog I write from a traveler's perspective! There are people who never leave their home state that rely on travel writing to help them experience more of the world. Knowing that, I also encourege people to explore places, near their own communities. I guess I'ma traveler who likes to think he’s not traveling. 1 grew up in Mechanicsville, Virginia, for example, which is rich with history. Every time I go home, I do something I missed growing up, such as visiting @ historic battlefield? ve always wanted to take a cruise to Antarctica to see that continent. That would be justa brilliant trip for nature, solitude, and for writing in the journal, To really see the world, you should visit all seven continents, and that isthe only one Fhave not been to. ‘troubadour 2 taveing muscian make it to be succes nif) x suns sorsting eto Polaroid 2 pao camara (ans th cee photos nstty nap a poture tekea choto "altletiold place wher ight otwean ami has occured ‘The World Awaits 19Speaking mec i alist of personal goals or things you want ‘0 do or accomplish in your life : AX Read the note in the box about a bucket list. Then create your = . ‘own list on a separate sheet of paper using these categories. Write at least one goal for each category. Travel__Hobbies and Interests ‘Education and Career Personal Life want to learn to sing... and | really want to visit Egypt and see the pyramids. Work with a partner to get advice on your bucket list. Follow the steps below. Then switch roles and repeat the activity. Student 1: Making Suggestions / ell your partner a little about, Speaking Giving Advice your goals. Explain how you plan to Strategy one/Another thing you accomplish each one. could do is (infinitive) Whatilow about (gerund). ..? Student 2: Listen to your partner's goals Have you thought about (gerund) ...2 and ask questions about each one. Give \ You talked about (gerund) ...? your partner advice. Use the expressions in i Accepting Advice the box to help you. | ‘Thanks, Thats a good idea. OK, give it a tryshot Student 1: Take notes on the advice your | That makes sense partner gives you. You can accept or Questioning Advice question the advice. thought about doing that, but One problem with that is Refusing Advice rm not sure that would work for me. c & D Share your findings with the class or in a small group. Aga Answer the questions. Repeat Exercise B with two new partners. 1. What was the best advice you got? Why was it good advice? 2. Whieh of your classmates’ goals did youVideo A You are going to watch a video about a street in Barcelona called Las Ramblas. First, listen to the audio (without watching) and think about these questions: 1. What do you think the street looks like? Describe it in as much detail as you can ‘ 2. How do the speakers feel about Las Ramblas? Discuss your answers to the questions with a partner. ‘Then watch the video and check your answers. B & Cc ‘What do the four speakers say about Barcelona and Las Ramblas? Watch the video again and match each speaker with a statement (a-). For some speakers, more than one answer is possible. a. In some ways, performing outside is better than in the theater. b, There's diverse theater and music from all over the world here. . There’ssomething happéning at any time of day. . My life improvéd when | moved here from my country, €. If you want to have fun, this is the best street ..:‘Thaybe in the whole world f. The action is out on the streets D__ What did each speaker say that made you choose your answers in Exercise C? Watch the video © $ again and list the key words and phrases you hear from each speaker on a separate sheet of “fey PaPer: Then compare answers with 2 partner. . Ask Answer Would you like to visit Las Ramblas? Why or why not? | ‘The World AwaitsWriting A Descriptive Paragraph A. Read the blog post. Then complete the steps that follow. Abram Recommends: Las Ramblas Las Ramblas is an interesting area in Barcelona that attracts thousands of visitors every day. A number of things make Las Ramblas a favorite of both tourists and locals, The wide streets, for example, are lined with trees and picturesque buildings that are hundreds of years old. In many places, the ground is decorated with colorful tiles and mosaics.' Las Ramblas is also known forits lively and festive atmosphere. Diverse {groups of performers from all over the world fill the streets. Day and night, the area is alive with people singing and dancing and artists selling their goods. fat And finally, near Las Ramblas is one of Barcelona's mosaics _argest produce markets: La Boqueria. It’s the perfect place to pick up a snack. decorative Las Ramblas has something for everyone, but the streets can be crowded with tourists, Particularly in the Needy sey, Summer, Parts of Las Ramblas can also be abit seedy at night, Although its best to avoid ths area after dark, unsafe: ‘overail Las Ramblas is a safe and entertaining area of the city. | highly recommend it! 1. Complete the statements below with information from the reading. Things in Las Ramblas you can see lots of people, picturesque bulldings taste hear touch 2. Which adjectives does the writer use to describe Las Ramblas? Circle them in the paragraph. Which ones ate Positive? Which have & negative meaning? Compare your answers with a partner. B__ Read the information in the Writing Strategy. Then complete the steps that follow. 1. Think of an interesting place in a city or town you know well (a street, restaurant, beach, or other location). 2. Write statements like those in Exercise A with information about your place. Also list relevant adjectives 3. Use your notes to virte a blog entry of your place on a separate piece of paper E Create a Mental Image When you describe something, its important to show and not just tel! Strategy your reader information, For example, don’t just say a place is beautiful or interesting; explain ‘what makes it that way. You can help your reader visualize something by doing the following: 1. Use adjectives and descriptive phrases. OK: There are many trees and old buildings in Las Ramblas. Better: The wide streets are lined with trees and picturesque buildings that are hundreds of years old. 2. Describe something in more detail with an extra sentence or two, Las Ramblas is also known for ts lively and festive atmosphere. Diverse grouns of performers from all over the world fil the streets. ‘C Exchange papers with another student. Does your partner's writing follow the Writing Strategy? 3 22 Unit 2Expanding Your Fluency A What kind of traveler are you? Mark the activities in 1-7 that apply to you. Then answer question 8. When I'm on vacation, | want to 1 get away from the city and relax in a tranquil spot. (C1 sleep late and read, ‘Some Popular Vocation Activities spend some time at a luxurious spa suey pig go ightseei d watersking ‘mountain biking Be een: swimming paragliding study or learn something. sunbathing king | doa lot of shopping, biking snowboarding try the local cuisine, . What are two activities you like to do on vacation? PXOVEwne o0000 Work with a partner. 0 Tourist: You are on vacatioh in an exotic city. You need help setting your itinerary for the next two days. Ask the conciergé*'of your hotel for advice on what to see and do in the area. Use your information from Activity ‘A to get you started, Respond to the concierge’s advice by accepting, questioning, or refusing, Hotel Concierge: You are a concierge. One of your guests needs help planning an itinerary for the next two days. Ask about his or her interests. Suggest places to visit and things to do in the area. Describe in detail each place you mention. Change roles and repeat Activity B. Ben ‘Good afternoon. May |help you? Yes, 'm visting fora couple of days and !'m looking for things to see and do .. \ Check What You Know Rank how well you can perform these outcomes on a scale of 1-5 (5 being the best) | use descriptive language effectively ___use gerund and infinitive structures to describe experiences make travel recommendations __ give, accept, and question advice ‘eancierge a hotel employse who haps gusetsartange things llghtseang ipa, tater eke, ete) ‘The World Awaits 23