UNIT 21.1: IS THAT AN EXPRESS DONKEY?
Marie: So, Mrs. Beatty, we should talk about your safari trip to Botswana.
Mrs. Beatty: I’m so excited! My first time in Africa!
Marie: You’re going to be flying into Johannesburg, South Africa. Would you like a window or an aisle?
Mrs. Beatty: A window. I want to see everything.
Marie: In Johannesburg you should take a taxi or a limo to your hotel. The next day you could fly or you could take a train to Francistown in Botswana.
Mrs. Beatty: Is it an express train?
Marie: Yes.
Mrs. Beatty: I’ll take the train. I’d like to see the country.
Marie: Great. Then after you see Francistown, you can take a small plane or a bus to the Okavanga Delta.
Mrs. Beatty: How small is the airplane?
Marie: It’s pretty small.
Mrs. Beatty: I’ll take the bus. Is it an express bus?
Marie: I think so. When you get to Gumare, you’re going to be taking a boat to your hotel.
Mrs. Beatty: A boat?
Marie: The hotel is on an island. When you get to the island, a man with a donkey can take your luggage to the hotel.
Mrs. Beatty: A donkey?
Marie: There are no cars on the island.
Mrs. Beatty: Is it an express donkey?
Marie: I think it’s probably a local donkey. Of course, if you don’t want the donkey, you could take a small plane – it goes straight to the hotel.
Mrs. Beatty: I think I should take the donkey. Donkeys never have mechanical problems, right?
Marie: Right.
2.Vocabulary Check (7 mins)
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Have you ever taken a safari trip in South Africa?
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When you are on a plane, would you like the window or aisle seat?
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Express train means fast train right?
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Have you seen a donkey in real life?
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Do you have a lot of luggage when you travel?
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3.Comprehension Check-up (7 mins)
Would Mrs. Beatty like a window or an aisle seat?
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Why does she like to have an aisle seat?
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How will she get to her hotel?
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How will Mrs. Beatty get to Francistown from Botswana?
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4.Draw Connections (7 mins)
Have you ever been on an airplane?
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How many times?
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Do you like a window or aisle seat? Why?
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Where did you go for your last vacation?
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Did you have any problems?
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How long did it take to get there?
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How long were you there?
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How much money did you spend?
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Would you recommend your friends to visit there? Why or why not?
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UNIT 21.2: HOW MUCH IS A TICKET TO PARIS?
Paul: Hello, Mrs. Beatty!
Mrs. Beatty: Why, hello, Paul.
Paul: Where are you traveling to now?
Cheryl: Mrs. Beatty is going on a safari in the Okavanga Delta in Botswana.
Paul: Nice. Are you flying in or are you taking the train-bus-boat-donkey route?
Mrs. Beatty: I’m going to be taking the donkey.
Paul: I did that once myself.
Cheryl: You did?
Mrs. Beatty: Was it very exciting?
Paul: Oh, it was. On the way there the plane had mechanical problems.
Mrs. Beatty: That sounds scary.
Paul: We got in late and I missed the train to Francistown, so I decided to take a bus. But I got on the local bus by mistake.
Mrs. Beatty: I don’t like local buses.
Paul: Then the bus had an accident. So I rented a car, but it broke down.
Mrs. Beatty: Oh dear!
Paul: I got to Gumare two days late. Then I got seasick on the boat to the island.
Mrs. Beatty: Oh my! Did you have any problems with the donkey?
Paul: I got bumped from the donkey.
Mrs. Beatty: You mean they overbooked the donkey?
Paul: No. I mean the donkey bumped me off the road to the hotel. Heha heha ahh…… But it was a very exciting trip. You’ll love Africa.
Cheryl: So. Any questions, Mrs. Beatty?
Mrs. Beatty: Just one. How much is a ticket to Paris?
2.Vocabulary Check (7 mins)
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Have you ever made a mistake?
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Do you miss the feeling of being wrong?
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Do you get seasick on the boat or airplane?
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Do you rent a house or you live on a deserted island?
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Is it scary when your car breaks down on a local route from a mechanical failure?
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Do we see donkeys in the safari?
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3.Comprehension Check-up (7 mins)
What did you see in the video? What was the topic of the conversation?
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How does Paul describe his trip?
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What happened with the plane?
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What’s the problem with the car?
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How does Mrs. Beatty feel after listening to Paul?
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What is Mrs. Beatty’s last decision?
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4.Draw Connections (7 mins)
Do you like walking?
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How far can you walk?
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How would you feel if there are no holidays?
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What is the most interesting city to visit in your country?
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When you are on a long road trip, do you play games or sing songs to pass the time?
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Would you rather visit another country or travel within your own country?
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What are some popular tourist destinations in your country?
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Do you prefer active or relaxing holidays? Why?
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