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1 2.7 Listen to some students discussing a trip. Then answer the questions.

1 Where do they decide to go and why?

2 Which suggestion would you go for? Say why.

Answers

1 Either the seaside or the canal – they need to decide with the rest of the group. The city would be too hot in summer.

2 Students’ own answers

 

 

 

 

2 2.7 Study the Speaking box. Then listen again and complete the phrases.

 

SPEAKING | Considering options

Considering alternatives There’s a lot to be 1....................for ............ But on the other hand, … There are a lot of points in 2..................of … You have to consider the fact that … and  likewise with this option, there are some drawbacks too. Alternatively, we could put 3...................the idea of … Well, you could 4.................that … Giving preferences I’d go for … anytime! Oh, a canal trip – no 5..................! Defi nitely! It’s pretty clear cut to me that … On balance, I’d say … No two ways about it, my choice would be … I’m split between the … and … I’m in two 6................here. There are pros and cons for each. If you really wanted to 7.................me down,  I’d probably say …

 

Answers

1 said 2 favour 3 forward 4 argue 5 question 6 minds 7 pin

 

3 In pairs, discuss the pros and cons of the following topics, using the phrases from the Speaking box.

1 Tourists going on last chance holidays.

2 Holidaying in your own country instead of visiting other countries.

3 Holidaying in a large group or a small one.

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Students’ own answers

 

4 Work in pairs. Choose a quotation to use in a talk about the benefi ts of travelling. Prepare a short presentation.

Travelling leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller. Ibn Battuta

 

Fill your life with experiences, not things. Have stories to tell, not stuff to show. Anonymous

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Students’ own answers