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O Get a new suitcase and pack.
O Buy travel-size toiletries.
O Go online to research flights.
O Send flight info to Aunt Maria.
O Take photo ID. (Find passport!)
O Check on the weather.

Rita No. I'm nowhere near ready - look at my to-do

list! I need to go shopping to get a suitcase.
And I still have to go online to find a flight.
Alicia Uh-oh. So, is it expensive to fly to Puerto
Rico - or is it easy to find cheap flights?
Rita Well, it's not too hard to find a bargain. You
just have to do some research.
Alicia Right. So why are you going exactly?
Rita To see my relatives in San Juan. Then we're all
going someplace to go snorkeling.
Nice. Sounds like a fun trip. Good luck with
your list.
Rita Thanks.

Q Getting started
A Look at Rita's "to-do" list for her upcoming trip. What other things do you need to do before a trip?
Make a class list.

B .. >)) 3.01 Listen. What's Rita going to do in Puerto Rico? Is she ready for the trip?
Practice the conversation.

F/r��i C Circle the correct verb forms to complete the sentences. Use the conversation above to help you.

1. I'm going to Puerto Rico see/ to see my relatives.

2. I still have to go online to buy I buying a ticket.
3. Is it I Is cheap to fly to Puerto Rico?
4. Is I It's easy to find a bargain.
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You can use an infinitive to give a reason. You can use It's + adjective + to to describe a verb.
Why are you going to Puerto Rico? Is It expensive to fly? (NOT 1, expe",i,e to fl1?)
To see my relatives. It's easy to find a cheap flight online. (NOT+! en,, ... )
I'm going to Puerto Rico to see my relatives. Is it easy to find bargains online?
I need to go shopping to get a suitcase. It's easy to do. r-r:-::===-"'=��
I have to go online to find a flight. It's not hard to do.
The top five adjectives in the
structure It's __ to ... are
hard, nice, easy, good, and
A Complete the conversation extracts. Use infinitives for reasons important.
and it's/ is it+ adjective+ to. Then practice with a partner.
1. A I'm going to 90 to Tokyo to study Japanese (go to Tokyo / study Japanese) next month.
I'm staying with a family on an exchange program. I just got my visa.
B Wow! So,is___________
it necessary to learn some Japanese
(necessary/ learn some Japanese) before you go?
A Well, yeah. ___________ (nice I say "Thank you") and things.
It's nice to say "Thank you"
It's important to know a few expressions (important I know a few expressions) I think, so
___________
get a phrase book to read (get a phrase book I read) on the plane.
I want to ___________

2. A I need tobuy a guidebook to get some ideas(buy a guidebook I get some ideas) for sightseeing, too.
___________
is it easy to get around
B So, ----------- (easy I get around) Tokyo?
it's not hard to use the subway (not hard I use the subway). But I heard
A Well, they say ___________
it's easy to get lost
___________ (easy I get lost) when you're walking around.

(go to the bank I change some money), too.

go to the bank to change some money
3. A I need to ___________
it's good to have some cash
I heard ___________ (good/ have some cash). You know, you need
carry some cash to pay for taxis (carry some cash I pay for taxis) and things.
to ___________
It's not possible to pay
B ___________ (not possible I pay) for everything with a credit card?
A Not really. ___ It's________
not easy to do (not easy I do) that.
B Pair work Choose a country to visit. Role-play a conversation about preparing for the trip.
Use the conversation above for ideas. Think of more questions to ask.
A I'd love to go to Brazil to see the Carnival in Rio.
8 Is it expensive to fly there?

Q Speaking naturally Reduction of to

A Is it expensive to visit your country? 8 Well, it's hard to find cheap hotels.

A 14>» 3.03 Listen and repeat. Notice the reduction of to in the sentences above.
About
you B 14>» 3.04 Listen and complete the questions. Then ask and answer the questions with a partner.
1. Do you need a visa to visit your country?
2. Do you need to speak the language to get around your city?
3. Is it easy ______
to find a cheap place to stay?
4. Is it safe to walk around late at night?
5. Do you have to pay to go in museums?

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(l Building vocabulary
A .. >» 3.05 Listen and say the words. What else do you see in the picture? Make a list.
Can you think of any other things you need when you travel? Compare with a partner.

insect repellent

(a flashlight )
batteries ;;;; J),£5)JJ)) J l

�c:;,� B Complete the chart using at least 15 different words. Then compare with a partner.

You need to take ... It's good to have ... It's not necessary to take...
On a beach a bathing suit sunscreen a tent
vacation a cap a towel sandals
On a camping a first-aid kit a flashlight a razor
trip a sleeping bath batteries shampoo
To stay overnight makeup a toothbrush a pair of scissors
with a friend pajamas toothpaste a hair dryer

"On a beach vocation, you need to take a bathing suit to go swimming."

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fl Building language
A 3.06 Listen. Jenny's going on a camping trip.
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What's her mother's advice? Practice the conversation.
Mom Jenny, maybe you should take some insect
repellent.... Oh, and take a flashlight, and don't
forget to pack some spare batteries ....Why don't
you take my jacket? It's a good idea to have
something warm.... Now, you need to take a hat .
You could borrow your dad's. But don't lose it....
Oh, and Jenny, do you want to pack some other shoes?
Jenny I'm sorry, Mom.Did you say something? I can't
hear you with my headphones on.

F/f��� B How does Jenny's mother make suggestions? What does she say about packing these things?

insect repellant a flashlight spare batteries her jacket something warm a hat other shoes

"You should take some insect repel/ant."

8 Grammar Advice and suggestions .. ,» 3.07

What should I take? Do you want to pack some other shoes?

Should I take these shoes? Why don't you take a hat?
You should take a hat.
You shouldn't take high heels.
It's a good idea to pack a jacket.
Take a flashlight.
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You should . ..can be very !j
You could borrow your dad's hat. Don't forget to pack some batteries. strong. People sometimes
You need to have warm clothes. soften it by saying:
:

I think you should . .. ')

Maybe you should (just) ...
A Complete the suggestions to someone going on these trips. You should probably . ..
Then compare with a partner. Add more suggestions.
1. a hiking trip in the Andes 3. a language course in Canada
"I think you should take a first-aid kit " "You need ___________
a dictionary _
"It's a good idea _________
to pack a jacket _ "It's not a good idea ________
to take a hat "
"Maybe you shouldn't _______to take sandals _ take a notebook
"You could __________ _
2. sightseeing in Paris 4. backpacking around Asia
"Don't forget __________
to take a camera _ .. "Take ____________
comfortable shoes _
"Why don't you __________
pack sunglasses ?" "You should probably ______take a cap _
"Maybe you should _________ ..
take a GPS "You want to ___________
take some food "
About
you B Pair work Now look at these trip ideas. Make four suggestions to someone going on these trips.
Why don't you take some souvenirs to your relatives in the U.S.?
• visiting relatives in the U.S. Do not use can to give advice.
• a homestay in Japan I think you should take a first-aid kit.
• (NOT I think you c6fl take a first-aid kit.)
a working vacation in Australia \.
• a road trip through California
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(l Conversation strategy Responding to suggestions

A Would you like to take a few days off and go away?
What would you do? Tell the class.
B _.,» J.oa Listen. What would Chris and Stan like to do? Chris You know, we should take a few
days off sometime.
What are they probably going to do? Stan Yeah, we should. Definitely.
Chris We could go to Mexico or
something.
Stan That's a great idea.
Chris We could even go for a couple
of weeks.
Stan Well, maybe. I guess we could,
but ...
Chris You know, we could just quit
our jobs and maybe go
backpacking for a few months....
Stan Welt, I don't know. I'd like to,
but ... I guess I need to keep
this job, you know, to pay for
school and stuff.
Chris Yeah, me too, I guess.

C Notice how Stan responds to

Chris's suggestions with
expressions Uke these. Find
examples In the conversation.

D Complete each response with an appropriate expression. Use six different expressions.
Then practice with a partner.
1. A Why don't we take a beach vacation soon? 4. A Let's go camping this weekend.
B That's a great idea We can go windsurfing! B I don't know I think it's going to rain.
2. A You should ski with me this weekend. 5. A We could go to Moscow in February.
B I'd like to, but I have to work. B I'd like to, but It's really cold in February.
3. A Why don't we go to Boston next month? 6. A Let's go to New Zealand for a vacation.
B I don't have any money. B That sounds great New Zealand is beautiful!
I guess we could, but
About
you E Pair work Practice again. Use your own responses and continue each conversation.
Can you agree on something you'd both like to do?

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Q Strategy plus I guess
You can use I guess
when you're not 100%
sure about something
or if you don't want
to sound 100% sure.

Check (.I') where you think the speakers say I guess. Then listen and write I guess
--l)) 3.09
where you hear it. Practice with a partner.
X
1. A I really prefer warm weather to cold. How about you ____ ?
B X _
.I' I guess I like cold weather more. It's a lot of fun to do winter sports ___
A That's true I guess . You can go sledding and stuff. We should X do
that sometime!

2. A So, what's your idea of a good vacation?

B Well, I kind of like to go camping. I guess that's my favorite thing to do.
A Really X ? That sounds like fun. Hey, why don't we go together sometime ____
X ?
B Yeah. ____
I guess we could go next summer, maybe.

Q Listening and strategies It's good to travel.

A Pair work Guess the missing words. Then listen to conversations between Mark
--l» 3.10
and his friends. Write the. missing words.

1. You have to live in a country to really understand its culture.

2. It's important to when you travel. speak the local language
3. It's good to get away from tourist areas when you go somewhere.
4. It's not possible to in a short trip. get to know a country
5. You should try the local food when you go to a new place.

B -->)) 3.10 Listen again. Circle the correct words to complete Mark's suggestions (A) below.
Complete his friends' responses (B) with two words.

1. A Let's go to Mexico I Miami this summer. B I'd like to, but is it easy to find
cheap flights 7

2. A Why don't we go to a French I Italian class? B I guess we could, but I really want
to learn Spanish
3. A We could drive/ hike along the coast sometime. B That sounds great. Are there any
nice places to stay?

4. A We should go scuba diving/ backpacking B I don't know. It's not easy to go.
in Australia. I have to work
5. A Do you want to go to a Chinese exhibition I festival? B I'd love to! Do they have music
and food and everything?
About
you C Class activity Make the suggestions above to six classmates. How many say yes?
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(l Reading
A Brainstorm! Do you ever stay in hotels? What's fun about staying in a hotel? Make a class list.

You don't have to cook or make your bed

You can sit by the pool to relax. If you don't understand some words in a description,
find other words that will help you get a sense of their
B Read the article as quickly as you can. How much can you meaning. For example, comfortable helps you know
remember about each hotel? Compare with a partner. that cozy means "nice in some way."

1. Controversy Tram Hotel, The Netherlands It's easy to see why this bed
and breakfast is on our list of unusual places to stay. Don't worry- these old city
trams are not going to take you anywhere. The owners got old trams from
Germany and Holland and converted them into comfortable, cozy rooms with
American, Italian, French, and Mexican themes. The owners sleep in an old
double-decker bus from England and cook in a French van! It's definitely a place
for people who like trains, planes, cars, and other transportation memorabilia.

2. EcoCamp, Chile It's not hard to fall asleep at this environmentally friendly hotel
in the heart of the Torres del Paine National Park. The scenery is amazing, as is
the peace and quiet. Guests stay in comfortable and inviting domes similar to
the homes of ancient native peoples. You should definitely take your hiking
boots. In the daytime, guests can trek through the mountains and see guanacos
(a type of llama) and other wildlife and then go back to the domes to relax and
enjoy a delicious dinner in the evening.

3. Giraffe Manor, Nairobi When we asked the owners of this African hotel,
"What should we pack?" they said, "Don't forget to bring a camera." It's good
to know. From the elegant rooms of this beautiful manor you have superb views
of the Ngong Hills. Not only that, but a herd of giraffes lives on the manor, and
you don't have to try hard to get a great photo. The giraffes wander around and
poke their heads through the bedroom windows. They even turn up at the
breakfast table, too.

C Pair work Read the article again. Discuss the questions about each hotel.
1. What is unusual about each hotel? 3. What can you d o during the day in each place?
2. How does the article describe the rooms? 4. Which hotel would you like to stay at? Why?
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fl Listening and writing
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Recommendations
A Look at these hotels. Would you like to visit any of them?

B 14>)) 3.11 Read the advice about staying at these hotels. Can you match each piece of advice
with a hotel? Then listen and check your guesses.
1. You should bring lots of books and board games for rainy days. _2_
2. Wear flat shoes so you can climb the ladder to your room. __
1
3. Be sure to take everything you need. It's miles from another town. __
3
4. I really recommend the hot-air balloon ride. __ 1
5. Don't spend too much time in the water. __ 3
6. It's a good idea to have some binoculars to watch the dolphins. __ 2
About
you C Imagine you are staying at one of the hotels in
this lesson. Write an email to a classmate about
the hotel and your trip. Use the Help note and
the example below to help you.

Date:Aug 15
/ -Aelj>iiofe From: Sophia Davis [email protected]
Writing a message about a trip Dear David,
Start like this: ... I'm writing to you from ...
Say if you are e njoying your stay: ... I'm having a wonderful time here ...
Describe the place, food, or weathe r: ... The weather is terrible, but ...
Say something you did: ... I went out on a fishing boat yesterday and .. .
Attach a photo and describe it: ... I'm attaching a photo of me on the boat ...
Say something you are going to do: ... Tomorrow I'm going to go hiking....
End like this: ... See you soon! Love, Sophia.
......................,.,,,,,.,,,_...,,,..,........,,,_..,,..,.,,,....___�r.

D Pair work Exchange messages. Write a response

to your partner's message. Make comments and
ask questions for more information.

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When you write down a new noun, it's a good idea to write notes about it.

its pronunciation and stress• phras.e book (ph = LfL)

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the spelling of the singular and plural forms• 1--'"-'-u.'LL.l-"'-'us.b, hairbrushes_
if it's always plural• -----'1L.t,k}-Jas.ses..Jal.w.ay..s_p_Lur_a/J
how to make a plural noun singular• p..air_.Q�t.JkirL

1 Match the travel items to the notes. Mark the stress on each word
by underlining the stressed syllable. A pair of shoes
1. �thing suit _d_ a. (sc = /s/), plural, a pair of (singular) The top items people talk
about with a pair of are:
2. batteries e b. (sounds almost like close), always plural
1. shoes
3. clothes b c. (sch= /ski), countable 2. pants
4. schedule c d. (ui in suit sounds like oo in too), countable 3. shorts
4. jeans
5. scissors a e. ies = y (singular)

2 Write notes about these travel items. Add two more ideas of your own.

pajamas razor shampoo toothbrush

Visit some travel websites and find two

different types of vacations. List ten
items you need for each one.

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