English IV
Unit 1: “Going away”
Objectives:
- Use infinitives to give reasons.
- Use “it” in sentences like “It´s easy to do”.
- Ask and give suggestions.
- Talk about vacations and getting ready for a trip.
1a. Match the sentences
1b. Combine the sentences. Write one sentence for each pair of sentences in part A.
Example:
1. Jim and Ann are planning to go to Ecuador to learn Spanish.
2. First, Jim needs to call the embassy to find out about visas
3. Then he’s going to go on the internet to look for a cheap flight online
4. Ann has to go bookstore to buy a good guidebook
5. Then she’s going to the library to do research before they go
6. Jim’s going to go to the bank to change some money
7. Jim and Ann are going to go to the mall to buy suitcases
8. They’re going to the bus station to pick up an airport bus schedule
2a. Write sentences using the expressions from the box.
Example:
1. I´m planning to go to the beach to go snorkeling.
2. I’m going to go to Chile to see old friends.
3. I want to get a Korean phrase book to learn some expressions.
4. I’d like to eat at local restaurants to try the regional food.
5. I need to go online to buy train tickets.
6. I’m not going to fly to Shanghai to go skiing.
to take photos on my trip to Peru.
2b. Complete the sentences. Use your own ideas.
Example:
1. I´m going to a road trip to know the south of Chile.
2. I have to buy a jacket to_go in the snow.
3. I need to get a new camera to take photos on my trip to Peru.
4. I would like to have a loto f money to travel at all the world.
5. I need to learn English to my holidays in Miami.
6. I have to get a suitcase to pack my clothes to business trip.
7. I need to get sunscreen to protect my skin from the sun.
3a. A friend of yours is going to New York in wintertime. Answer the questions.
Example:
1. Is it a good idea to take credit cards?
Yes, It´s a very good idea to do.
2. Is it easy to get a visa?
Yes, it’s a very easy. you just need to complete some formalities.
3. Is it cheap to buy a flight ticket?
No, it’s costly.
4. Is it important to take a good camera?
Yes, it is important, to take photos for memories.
5. Is it important to take shorts and sandals?
No, it’s winter there.
4a. Write the words under the pictures.
Map Tent
Sleeping bag Waterproof jacket
Razor Towel
Backpack Sandals
4b. Complete the sentences.
1) You use a toothpaste with your toothbrush to clean your teeth.
2) You use ___Sunscreen___at the beach if you don´t want to get a sunburn.
3) Most people use __Shampoo_____ to wash their hair.
4) When you go camping, you use _Sleeping bag_ in your tent because you don´t have a bed.
5) Bring extra __Battery______ with you to get power for your flashlight or radio.
6) Wear _____Sandals_______ to keep your feet cool when it´s hot.
5a. Complete the suggestions using the expressions in the box and your own ideas.
Bring more than one credit card – take insect repellent – pack a lot of light clothes – use a lot of
sunscreen
1. A) We´re going hiking in the mountains this weekend. What should we take?
B) Well, you should take insect repellent and first-aid kit.
2. A) I´m planning a skiing trip to La Parva. The weather is nice there.
B) But it´s easy to get sunburn. You should use a lot of sunscreen and sunglasses.
3. A) I want to go to Hawaii on my next vacation.
B) You should _pack a lot of light clothes and sunglass.
4. A) My mother and I are planning a shopping trip to Hong Kong.
B) You really should bring more than one credit card and take list to buy.
Look at the brochure. Write five suggestions for people going on this trip.
Example:
You should take your swimming suit.
1. You need to take cash money.
2. You have to pack clothes for trekking.
3. You could to take sunscreen and sunglasses for the beach.
4. You call the hotel to check your reservation.
5. You check the weather report for those days.
