You need to have a discussion with your partner in SPANISH on the topic holidays (A). Read the article first and then you can start the different tasks.
Ibiza, la isla blanca.
Ibiza es un paraíso de playas y parques naturales. Ha sido declarada Patrimonio de la Humanidad de la UNESCO por su biodiversidad y riqueza cultural. La isla tiene 210 kilómetros de costa y te encantarán sus largos de , sus dunas, y . Te recomendamos la práctica de deportes acuáticos en las playas de Santa Eulària y Sant Antonio y San Josep, o una excursión a la isla vecina de Formentera, en barco y donde encontrarás magníficas piscinas naturales.
La noche también es especial en Ibiza. La isla es conocida a nivel mundial por su ocio nocturno. La diversión comienza en las y continua hasta la mañana siguiente en grandes discotecas. Extracto de www.spain.info sobre las Islas Baleares
La noche también es especial en Ibiza. La isla es conocida a nivel mundial por su ocio nocturno. La diversión comienza en las y continua hasta la mañana siguiente en grandes discotecas. Extracto de www.spain.info sobre las Islas Baleares
TASK 1
Listen to the first question
And then explain why Ibiza is a World Heritage place.
Remember to build a long sentence such as “Ibiza es patrimonio de la Humanidad por su(s)…”
TASK 2
Listen to the second question about Ibiza’s geography
And answer it using information from the article.
TASK 3
Listen to the third question about the distance between Ibiza and Formentera.
And answer it using data from the article.
TASK 4
Listen to the fourth question
And describe the night at Ibiza using information from the article.
Try to expand your answer mentioning what one can do in Ibiza at night time.
TASK 5
Listen to the fifth question
And explain whether you would like to visit Ibiza.
Remember to use “condicional” in your answer. E.g. Me gustaría mucho ir a Ibiza porque me encanta el mar.
No me gustaría nada ir a Ibiza porque no me gusta ir a la playa.
No me gustaría nada ir a Ibiza porque no me gusta ir a la playa.
TASK 6
Listen to your partner’s question
Explain which sort of holidays you like most and why.
E.g. Prefiero las vacaciones de playa (culturales, de aventura…) porque…
TASK 7
Listen to the seventh question
Then, say where you went on holidays last summer. You need to use “pretérito”.
Some examples or verbs in preterit are: fui a (I went to), estuve en (I stayed in), viajé a (I travelled to)
TASK 8
Listen to the eight question.
And explain how your holidays went. You need to use “pretérito”.
Some examples of preterit are: Me lo pasé bien (muy bien, mal, fatal) porque…
TASK 9
Listen to the ninth question
Tell your partner what you used to do. You need to use “imperfecto”.
Some examples or verbs in imperfect are: iba a (I went to), estaba en (I stayed in), viajaba a (I travelled to)
TASK 10
Listen to the tenth question
Explain what you liked most and least about your holidays.
You can give a simple answer such as: Me gustó mucho (mention what you liked) / No me gustó nada (mention what you disliked)
Or you can give a complex answer such as: Lo que me gustó más fue (mention what you liked) / Lo que me gustó menos fue (mention what you disliked)
Or you can give a complex answer such as: Lo que me gustó más fue (mention what you liked) / Lo que me gustó menos fue (mention what you disliked)
TASK 11
Listen to a question about future holidays.
Answer it remembering to use “futuro”
Some examples or verbs in future are: ire a (I will go to), estaré en (I will stay in), viajaré a (I will travel to)
TASK 12
Listen to your partner’s question
And answer it giving your personal opinion.
Try to expand your answer mentioning why you prefer to travel with your family or with your friends.
TASK 13
Finally, you need to ask a question
Ask your partner about her/his favourite holidays.
Now you need to have a discussion with your partner in ENGLISH on the topic holidays. Read the article first and then you can start the different tasks.
Selfie tourists puzzled by Big Ben’s new look
It’s one of the world’s most instantly-recognisable tourist attractions. But the Elizabeth Tower – commonly known as Big Ben – is barely recognisable at the moment, covered in with just one clock face visible. And it’s leaving some of the millions of tourists who there for a photo every year a bit confused.
Sadia, visiting from New York with her family, had “no idea” she’d be confronted by what is said to be the largest example of scaffolding of its type in the world. “People told me that when you get off at Westminster station, you look outside and there you see Big Ben,” the 38-year-old says. “I looked at it and I was like ‘hmmm, it doesn’t look like Big Ben’. “I was a little disappointed, but I understand.”
But not all tourists are as understanding.
“I actually had one lady that cried,” said tour bus driver Andy Cousins. “She had come all the way to London just to see Big Ben and it was in this state and she was in tears. “It’s a massive icon for London, and they’ve only got one clock face that’s open, so they are very very upset at the moment. I told them to Google pictures of Big Ben to get the perfect picture.” Extract from the article “Selfie tourists puzzled by Big Ben’s new look” (www.bbc.co.uk)
Sadia, visiting from New York with her family, had “no idea” she’d be confronted by what is said to be the largest example of scaffolding of its type in the world. “People told me that when you get off at Westminster station, you look outside and there you see Big Ben,” the 38-year-old says. “I looked at it and I was like ‘hmmm, it doesn’t look like Big Ben’. “I was a little disappointed, but I understand.”
But not all tourists are as understanding.
“I actually had one lady that cried,” said tour bus driver Andy Cousins. “She had come all the way to London just to see Big Ben and it was in this state and she was in tears. “It’s a massive icon for London, and they’ve only got one clock face that’s open, so they are very very upset at the moment. I told them to Google pictures of Big Ben to get the perfect picture.” Extract from the article “Selfie tourists puzzled by Big Ben’s new look” (www.bbc.co.uk)
TASK 1 – YOU START THE CHAT
Ask your partner the following questions about the text:
What is the Elizabeth Tower and what is happening to it?
How do tourists feel when they face the monument?
What advice does Andy Cousins give to them? Would you say that it is good advice? Why?
How do tourists feel when they face the monument?
What advice does Andy Cousins give to them? Would you say that it is good advice? Why?
TASK 2
Ask your partner:
Are there any monuments in your city (or country) that attract flocks of tourists?
Which ones/one?
Why is it so popular?
Do you like it? Would you recommend visiting it?
Which ones/one?
Why is it so popular?
Do you like it? Would you recommend visiting it?
TASK 3
Ask your partner:
Some cities, like London, attract millions of visitors each year. What are, in your opinion, the advantages and disadvantages of tourism?
TASK 4
Ask your partner:
Is your city a tourist destination?
If yes: How do you feel about it?
If not: What is the most touristic city in your country?
If not: What is the most touristic city in your country?
TASK 5
Listen to your partner’s question
Then explain how you feel about London being a tourist destination.
Are you happy about it? Does it bother you? Why?
TASK 6
Listen to your partner’s question
Say which is your favourite monument or museum in your city.
Expand your answer by explaining why and how often you visit it.
TASK 7
Ask your partner:
Have you ever been to London?
If yes: Was it as you expected?
What did you like most and least?
Did you visit Big Ben?
If not: Would you like to visit it? Why?
What did you like most and least?
Did you visit Big Ben?
If not: Would you like to visit it? Why?
TASK 8
Tell your partner how many school holidays you have, when you have them and how long they last. Mention all of their names: Christmas, Easter, Summer and half terms.
Then ask your partner to talk about school holidays in her/his country.
TASK 10
Ask your partner:
Have you ever been on a school trip?
If yes: ask where she/he went, for how long he/she stayed away and how the experience was.
If not: ask if he/she will go on any trips in the future.
If not: ask if he/she will go on any trips in the future.
TASK 11
Listen to your partner’s question
Talk about the school trips that you have attended / want to attend in the future.