Unit 1

Let’s Go Somewhere!

Teaching Objectives

– Listening for preparations.

– Identifying vocabulary of trip and airline travel.

– Saying you are forgotten something.

Part 1: Vocabulary Link—Tasks before a trip

Part 2: Listening—while we are away, could you…?

Part 3: Speaking

Part 4: Video Course

Part 5: Listening

Part 6: Speaking--Group Discussion

Part 1– Vocabulary Link

Tasks before a trip

Andrew and Becky are going on a trip. What will they do before they leave home? Match 1-6 with a-f. Then match 7-12 with g-l.

1.2.3.4.5.6.

putunplugemptygetgive awaypay

a.b.c.d.e.f.

the trashthe traveler’s checkstheir pet in a kennelthe bills any electrical itemsany fresh foods

7.8.9.10.11.12.

change givestopturn offconfirmwater

g.h.i.j.k.l.

the house key to a friendthe plantsthe lightsthe voice mail messagethe mail deliverythe flight plans

A place where pets stay when their owners leave town

Look at the pictures. Take turns telling what Andrew did and what Becky did. Use the following vocabulary.

1.2.3.4.5.6.

Put their pet in a kennel Unplug any electrical itemsEmpty the trashGet the traveler’s checksgive away any fresh foodsPay the bills

7.8.9.10.11.12.

change the voice mail messageGive the house keys to a friendStop the mail deliveryturn off the lightsconfirm the flight plansWater the plants

Tasks before a trip

I’m calling to confirm our flights to …

Please hold our mail for three weeks.

Thank you. Here are the keys. Do you want this fruit?

Hi. It’s Andrew and Becky. We will be away …

Andrew called to confirm the flight plans. Becky called to …

Look at the pictures. Take turns telling what Andrew did and what Becky did. Use the following vocabulary.

Tasks before a trip

1.2.3.4.5.6.

Put their pet in a kennel Unplug any electrical itemsEmpty the trashGet the traveler’s checksGive away any fresh foodsPay the bills

7.8.9.10.11.12.

Change the voice mail messageGive the house keys to a friendStop the mail deliveryTurn off the lightsConfirm the flight plansWater the plants

Part 2 – Listening

While we’re away, could you …?

Proper names

Paula Leticia

While we’re away, could you …?

feed the dog pick up the mail water the plants

Keys

Paula is asking Leticia for help. What does she ask Leticia to do? Check the task.

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Listen again. Click P for Paula or L for Leticia.

While we’re away, could you …?

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is taking a trip for two weeks.

is going to water the plants.

is going to put the dog in the kennel.

asked about the mail.

stopped the mail delivery.

will give the keys to .

Keys

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P L

P L

P L

P L

P L

P L P L

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Part 3 – Speaking

Mina and Esther are preparing to leave on a trip. Listen to their conversation. What is the problem?

We have to leave in thirty minutes.Have you finished packing?Yes, I have …You look worried. What’s wrong?I can’t remember where I put my passport.Oh, no!It’s here somewhere.When did you last have it?About ten minutes ago. Let me think … Oh, there it is. I put it on the dresser. What a relief!

Esther:

Mina:Esther:Mina:Esther:Mina:Esther:Mina:

Esther:

Have you finished packing?

Have you finished packing?

to say you’ve forgotten something and asking for helpUseful Expressions:

Saying you’ve forgotten something

I forgot my bus pass.

I forgot to empty the trash.

I don’t remember turning off the lights.

I can’t remember where I put my car keys.

I left my cell phone at home.

I didn’t bring my wallet.

to say you’ve forgotten something and asking for helpUseful Expressions:

Asking for help

Could you do me a favor?

Could you turn off the lights for me?

Do you think you could help me with my physics assignment?

Couldn’t you write to the director himself?

Perhaps you could go and book the tickets for us all.

I wonder if you could help me move this table.

Would you mind posting this letter for me?

Guided Pair Work

You are going to perform a short conversation about forgetting something and asking for help. Follow the steps below.

Step 1: Choose a location.

the airport

school

the office

Step 2: Choose something you forgot to take or

do.

ticket

report

textbookStep3: Write and practice a short conversation with your partner. Then perform it for the class.

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get traveler’s checks

feed the dog

other:_____

Pair Work

Suppose you are going on a trip in the forest, what you will take?

Pair Work Now you must decide what to take on your trip together with your partner. You can only take six items. Choose four items pictured below, and decide on two that are not pictured here.

Think about:

food shelter safetywater first aid

Language Notes

Part 4 – Video Course

Proper name Tanzania

Other words vegetarian helicopter rooftop toupee turbulence sideburns hut land destination

turbulence: violent and uneven movement within a particular area of air, liquid, or gas.

sideburns: a strip of hair growing down the side of each cheek.

hut: a small, simply built house or shelter

What do these people do before going on a trip? Watch the video and circle the correct answers.

Keys

1. Dave:

2. Alejandra:

3. Thallus:

What do these people do before going on a trip? Watch the video and check the correct answers.

a. pays the bills

c. requests a special meal

a. waters plants

c. turns off the TV

a. turns off the lights

c. gives keys to roommate

b. empties the trash

d. gives a house key to a friend

b. confirms travel plans

d. requests a vegetarian meal

b. turns off the heater

d. waters a plant

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Watch the interviews again and circle TRUE or FALSE. Then correct the false sentences.

Keys

Watch the interviews again and circle TRUE or FALSE. Then correct the false sentences.

Julianna’s story happened when she came to the

U.S. by herself.

Julianna didn’t speak English, so she used an

interpreter to communicate.

Catherine’s story happened on her first trip to

Tanzania.

Catherine had a detailed travel plan.

Dennis’s story happened when he was a passenger

on an airplane.

Dennis’s co-worker lost her balance and

accidentally moved a man’s toupee.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

_______ _______

_______ _______

_______ _______

_______ _______

_______ _______

_______ _______

True False

True False

True False

True False

True False

True False

City Living

Mexico — here we come!

Main characters

Claudia OliveiraTara GreeneSun-hee Park

Minor character

Mike Johnson

1. Sun-hee is talking to ____ on the phone.

2. Tara’s bag is ____.

3. Claudia can’t remember where she put her ____.

a. Claudia

Look at the photos below. Then answer the sentences with a, b, or c.

Preview

b. Tara

a. in the kitchen c. at the airport

a. ticket b. bag c. coat Keys

I’ve never been to Mexico …

Oh, my gosh! Where’s my bag?

It’s in the closet.

Where’s my ticket?Have you seen it?

I saw it in the bathroom.

c. Mike

b. in the closet

4. Sun-hee had to ____ to prepare for her trip.

5. Sun-hee asks Claudia and Tara if they have ____.

a. buy her ticket

Preview

b. pay bills c. find a bag

a. her passport b. her ticket c. what they need for the trip

Keys

Look at the photos below. Then answer the sentences with a, b, or c.

I had to get traveler’s checks … I had to pay the electricity and phone bills …

Does everyone have everything?

Yep!

What happens? Watch the video and number the pictures from 1-6 to put them in order.

Keys

What happens? Watch the video and number the pictures from 1-6 to put them in order. I don’t

remember where I put my cell phone!

This is going to be a great trip!

Have you finished everything?

Now, Mexico —here we come!

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Here are some useful expressions from the video.

Everyday English Saying you’ve forgotten something

Getting ready for a trip

Done.Here we go!Got it!Whew!Oh my gosh!So strange!How true.Are you sure?Ta-dah!

I don’t remember where I put my cell phone!Don’t forget to unplug your TV and electrical stuff…

confirm my flight get traveler’s checks pay the electricity bill change voice mail message

Watch the video again and fill in the blanks with the information you hear.

(1) ____________! Where’s my bag?

It’s in the closet! Of course! I’m the only one who’s organized around here. I ran

errands all day and I’m ready …exhausted … but ready.

My ticket! Where’s my ticket? Have you seen it?

I saw it in the bathroom.

The bathroom? (2) ____________? (3) __________ ... Oh, you’re right.

(4) ______!

… then I had to (5) __________________ ...

Oh! My money! I’ve lost my wallet! (6) ______!

Tara:

Sun-hee:

Claudia:

Sun-hee:

Claudia:

Sun-hee:

Claudia:

Oh my gosh

Are you sure So strange

Got it get traveler’s checks

Whew Keys

… then I had to (7) ____________________________, because someone

forgot … and then I had to (8) __________________________.

My cell phone! (9) _______________where I put my cell phone!

It’s in the kitchen.

The kitchen … it’s in the kitchen … Ta-dah!

These two — they’re never prepared! What would they do without me?

(10) _________... Hey, (11) ___________________

________________________ before you go.

(12) ______.

Keys

Sun-hee:

Claudia:

Sun-hee:

Claudia:

Sun-hee:

Mike:

Sun-hee:

your TV and electrical stuff

change my voice mail message

How true

I don’t remember

pay the electricity and phone bills

don’t forget to unplug

Done

Part 5 – Listening

Listen to the story summary three times. For the first time, they should listen carefully to understand its meaning. For the second time, they should fill in the blanks with what they hear. For the last time, they should check their answers.

Sun-hee, Claudia and Tara are preparing to go to Mexico for a (1)_______. While Sun-hee is talking to Mike on the phone, Claudia and Tara (2)________ for the trip. First, Tara can’t find her bag and then Claudia doesn't know where her ticket is. But Sun-hee is (3)_________because she has already (4)___________. Sun-hee tells Mike about all the errands she had to do earlier that day. She had to (5)____, get traveller's checks, change her voice-mail (6)__________,and (7)______. Finally, Tara and Claudia (8)____and Sun-hee (9)_____they have everything. However, after they leave, Sun-hee soon (10)_____. Why? She forgot to take her ticket and passport!

Keys

Listen to the story summary three times. For the first time, they should listen carefully to understand its meaning. For the second time, they should fill in the blanks with what they hear. For the last time, they should check their answers.

Sun-hee, Claudia and Tara are preparing to go to Mexico for a (1) vacation. While Sun-hee is talking to Mike on the phone, Claudia and Tara (2) have some trouble preparing for the trip. First, Tara can’t find her bag and then Claudia doesn't know where her ticket is. But Sun-hee is (3) totally relaxed because she has already (4)finished getting ready. Sun-hee tells Mike about all the errands she had to do earlier that day. She had to (5) confirm her flight, get traveller's checks, change her voice-mail (6) message, and (7) pay the bills. Finally, Tara and Claudia (8)are ready to go and Sun-hee (9) checks to be sure they have everything. However, after they leave, Sun-hee soon (10) comes running back in. Why? She forgot to take her ticket and passport!

Before You Go

Matt:Tina:Matt:Tina:

Matt:

Tina:Matt:

Have you done all the errands?No. (1)__________________them yet.You don’t have to go the post office. (2) ________the mail delivery.Well, (3)______the plane tickets. But (4)_____the dog to the kennel. What about you? (5)_______________the dishes?No, (6)_____the kitchen. But (7) _______the planets, and (8)_______ our keys to Mrs. Smith.What about your suitcase? (9)________it?Not yet… but don’t worry: there’s still lots of time!

Keys

Before You Go

Matt:Tina:Matt:

Tina:

Matt:

Tina:Matt:

Have you done all the errands?No. (1) I haven’t finished them yet.You don’t have to go the post office. (2) I’ve cancelled the mail delivery.Well, (3) I’ve picked up the plane tickets. But (4) I haven’t taken the dog to the kennel. What about you? (5) Have you washed the dishes?No, (6) I haven’t cleaned the kitchen. But (7) I’ve watered the planets, and (8) I've given our keys to Mrs. Smith.What about your suitcase? (9) Have you packed it?Not yet… but don’t worry: there’s still lots of time!

Tell us your experience of preparation for a trip.

If you could only bring one thing with you during a trip, what would it like to be ? a map, a cell phone, or a book?

Part 6 – Speaking (group discussion)