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Tourism

Intro

Tourism
In this theme you will focus on tourism and holidays. You’re going to look at some facts and figures about tourism, and then some of the issues affecting tourism. For example, did you know that not all tourism is about the traveller? In fact, do you know what the difference is between a traveller and a tourist? The tourism industry is now a highly regulated body and this seems to result in ‘sameness’. When we go to shopping centres around the world, they are all the same and the products on sale are also often the same that we don’t know what country we are in. There are many different groups of travel ranging from political travel to economic.

We will look at some types of traveller – are you a backpacker or a flashpacker? Then we look at eco-tourism – what is it? And are so called ‘eco companies’ really green? And what about a job in the holiday industry? Would you like that? We read about the life of a travel writer. Sounds like the perfect job, right?

This theme includes the first look at literature and we have some literature about the travel theme. We are looking at genre in this section. And we have some videos for you. A TEDX talk about the future of tourism, and a couple of songs about holidays.

So pack your bags – let’s go!

Inhoud

This theme: Tourism contains an introduction, five sections and a final project.
In the schedule below you can see the titles of the sections and an estimate of the time required for each part.

Activity Time
A Introduction 0,5 hour
B1 Fact and figures 3 - 4 hours
B2 Pack your bags! 3 - 4 hours
B3 Mindful tourism 2 - 3 hours
B4 A working holiday 2 - 3 hours
B5 Literature: Genre 2 - 3 hours
C Final Project 3 hours
Total ± 20 hours


*hour = lesuur. Eén lesuur komt ongeveer overeen met 2 SLU.

Final project

Presentation about Tourism
In the final project you will learn about what makes a good presentation (and what makes a bad presentation).
Then you will make a presentation to your class mates on one aspect of the tourist industry.

Don’t worry if you aren’t sure how to prepare a good presentation – we have lots of tips and advice for you!

Can do

In this theme you will focus on the following 'can do' statements.

Lezen B1

  • Kan in langere teksten over thema's binnen het eigen interessegebied informatie zoeken.
  • Kan eenvoudige teksten lezen voor plezier.

Gesprekken voeren B1

  • Kan eenvoudige feitelijke informatie achterhalen en doorgeven.
  • Kan een standpunt duidelijk overbrengen, maar heeft moeite met deelname aan de discussie.

Spreken B1

  • Kan met enig detail verslag doen van ervaringen, en meningen en reacties beschrijven.
  • Kan een eenvoudige presentatie of spreekbeurt houden.

Schrijven B1

  • Kan feitelijke informatie over vertrouwde onderwerpen met enig zelfvertrouwen samenvatten en becommentariëren.
  • Kan eenvoudige, gedetailleerde beschrijvingen geven van bekende onderwerpen binnen het eigen
    interessegebied.

Facts and figures

Introduction

Introduction - Facts and figures
Do you know how many people take an international holiday every year? And do you know what that number will be in a few years’ time? In this section, we read an introduction to a report about tourism and you’ll read about these figures.  But first, let’s find out – what’s the difference is between a tourist and a traveller!

This first section contains 7 steps. Work them through step by step.

Step Activity
1 Speaking Tick the points about tourism. List with differences between tourist and traveller.
2 Reading Read an article for fun.
3 Reading Read article and true/false sentences about Annual Report of Word Tourism Association. Make notes, compare ideas.
4 Words Match adjectives with meaning. Exercises with adjectives.
5 Reading Match statements, read article and put topics in order.
6 Grammar Past Simple: Grammar Desk, exercises with regular and irregular verbs.
7 Task Write in 250 words about a disastrous holiday.

 

Difficult words? Search these on Cambridge Dictionaries

 

Step 1 - Speaking

Speaking
What do you think ’tourism’ is? What does it include? What does it not include?
Write down the points that you think make a tourist.

  1. You must be in a different country to your own.
  2. You must be on your own.
  3. You have to see something ‘famous’.
  4. A tourist is not the same as a traveller. If no, what is the difference?
  5. Tourism is a big industry.
  6. Tourism is the same as being on holiday.

Point 4 asked about being a tourist or a traveller. What do you think are the differences?
Make a list and then compare with the fun article in Step 2 Reading (Signs you're a traveller, not a tourist). What points did you have in common?
Can you add any more of your own?

Step 2 - Reading

Reading 1
You are going to read the following text, entitled: 'Signs you're A Traveller, Not A Tourist'.

It may seem like splitting hairs, but there are major differences between being a traveller and being a tourist.
Being a traveller is sort of like being a part of a Newtonian law: A traveller in motion stays in motion, yada yada yada.
While being a tourist is sort of like intentionally plopping yourself down somewhere to say you went there. Fancy yourself a traveller? See if the below rings true first.
You dream about your next trip during your morning commute. Solo travel is your thing. You wouldn't be caught dead doing this. Like EVER. You love it so much; you made it your job.

Homesickness happens, we know. But you don't make it a point to head to the nearest McDonald's / Starbucks / Pizza Hut every chance you get.
You understand that not all money looks like American dollars. As such, you don't refer to foreign currency as "play money." It's real. Very real.
You have maps stashed on your walls / in your wallet / underwear drawer from favorite places.
Your Facebook cover photo is a destination you love / just got back from. Your phone has the weather and time zone of your favorite spots just because you like to know.
You know how to say "hello / goodbye and thank you" in many a language. You name cities by airport
codes, aka CDG, LHR, ORD. Your passport is your favorite personal item. Instagram shots of your
friend's vacations on Mexican beaches just isn't really traveling, in your book.
You rationalize trips as "well, that's a month's worth of electricity" or "I can't watch 'Homeland' this season"
so you can afford your adventures. Your New Year's resolutions always include places you want to visit
in the coming year.
Friends come to you for packing tips. You've never gone anywhere “just to check it off the list.” You know
how to get through security in the least amount of time.
This is you: a traveller. NOT a tourist!
Source: www.huffingtonpost.com


Reading the text is for pleasure, but it will probably help you
(with the next Steps).

Enjoy!

 

Step 3 - Reading

World Tourism Association Annual Report
You are going to read the Introduction to the World Tourism Association Annual Report 2014.

The top headlines of 2014 painted a challenging landscape. From sluggish economic growth and geopolitical conflicts to the Ebola virus outbreak in West Africa – to all appearances, such circumstances were hardly favourable for tourism.
Yet in spite of the many challenges the world faced in 2014, international tourism continued to propel ahead.

At the year´s close, the number of tourists travelling internationally grew by 4.4%, reaching a new milestone of 1,135 million, and capping a five-year consecutive increase since the global economic crisis of 2009.
Once again, these results have surpassed UNWTO´s long-term projection of 3.8% growth for the period 2010 to 2020, well on track to reach the projected 1.8 billion international tourists by the year 2030.
With over 1.1 billion tourists taking an international trip every year, tourism continues to be an unstoppable force and a key driver of the global economic recovery.
Yet tourism´s record growth is not merely absolute numbers. Tourism´s continued progress and expansion represents an effective solution for many of the world´s greatest challenges.
Indeed, few sectors are as strategically positioned as tourism to contribute decisively to job creation, poverty alleviation, environmental protection and multicultural peace and understanding.

Tourism´s increasing relevance on the development agenda comes at a critical turning point as we shift
from the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) into the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the
new blueprint for global development.
During this crucial time, sustainable tourism will be counted on to fulfil its role as an important player in
achieving the ambitious goals of sustainable development, green growth and a more resilient global
economy.
Global challenges call for global solutions. Our commitment remains in advancing UNWTO´s mandate to
promote tourism as a driver of economic growth, inclusive development and environmental sustainability
and a global solution for a better future for the planet and its people.
Taleb Rifai, Secretary-General
Source: World Tourism Association (UNWTO) Annual Report 2014

Read the sentences and decide if the sentences are True (T) or False (F).
Think about your answer. Take some notes.
Then compare your ideas with your partner. Do you have the same or different ideas?

  1. If there is a major international incident, people choose not to travel.
  2. Over 1 billion tourists take an international trip every year. Do you think that is true? Where do they go?
    Where are they from?
  3. Tourism supplies other industries.
  4. Tourism contributes a lot of money to a country’s economy – for both developed and emerging economies.

Now read the text again and check your answers.

Step 4 - Words

Words
Look at the following words. They are all adjectives. Match the word to the meaning.

Adjective Definition
challenging making something more likely to be successful
sluggish strong, especially after damage/disappointment/illness/shock
favourable relating to the whole world
unstoppable difficult, in a way that tests your ability or determination
effective moving or operating more slowly than usual
global unable to be stopped, or prevented from developing
resilient successful or achieving the results you want

 

In this exercise choose the best adjective to complete the sentence.

 

Toets:Adjectives

Step 5 - Reading

Reading 3
What are some of the issues that are facing tourism? Look at the list below.
Match the statements with some current issues facing the tourism industry.

1 We wanted to drive through the south of the country for a couple of weeks but the cost of the petrol was so much, that we decided to just stay in one place. a globalisation
2 So I went to South Africa – but there were lots of shops that we have here at home. Sure, we did a safari, which we don’t have but even so, I didn’t expect to find my favourite clothing store. b travel stress
3 Whilst there are lots of checks in airports, I felt that in the hotel, anyone could come and go. There were no checks there. c internet
4 We need to get to the airport at least three hours before the flight – there are so many people and there’s so much to do. We’ll need a holiday just after that! d pandemics
5 The cost of the actual plane fare is reasonable but the governments want our money too. Everything is getting more expensive. e the elderly
6 Can you believe it? Janice had her travel visa turned down! She can reapply at the end of next year. f politics
7 As soon as Paul lands anywhere, he sends a text and checks his email. We skype most days as well. g taxes
8 Jose doesn’t want to go travelling – he just read about that new virus. It’s really dangerous, apparently. h fuel prices
9 Sian’s grandmother has just gone on a water skiing holiday! She’s over 60! It’s amazing, really! i security

1 = .....   2 = .....   3 = .....   4 = .....   5 = .....   6 = .....   7 = .....   8 = .....   9 =


Now read the article:
Some of the Major Current Issues Confronting Tourism

Put these topics in order:

  1. fuel prices
  2. internet
  3. globalisation
  4. security
  5. travel stress
  6. pandemics
  7. politics
  8. the elderly

Step 6 - Grammar

Grammar
If you want to be able to do the assignments correctly you will need to know more about some grammar items.
Let's look at the Past Simple.

At first an exercise with regular verbs.
Fill in the correct form of the verb in brackets.

Toets:Past simple regular verbs (1)

Which statement is correct?

  1. The past simple is used for completed actions in the past.
  2. The past simple is used for actions in the present.
  3. The past simple is used for actions in general that take place at the time
    of speaking.

Take a look at the Grammar Desk about Past Simple.

KB: Past Simple

The simple past often ends in –ed (regular verbs).
But some verbs are irregular. The simple past doesn’t end in –ed.
See the example.

  • choose - chose
  • go - went
  • see - saw
  • have - had
  • do - did
  • be - was​

Study the added list of irregular verbs: List of irregular verbs

To create a question in Simple past we normally put DID at the beginning of the question, then add a subject
(the person or thing that does the action) followed by the base form of the verb and only then add the rest of
the sentence.

Affirmative: You spoke Spanish.
Question: Did you speak Spanish?

We don’t use DID in questions that have the verb To Be or Modal Verbs
(can, must, might, should etc.).
Affirmative: The hotel was very nice.
Question: Was the hotel nice?

In questions and negatives, we add did/didn’t + infinitive.
Complete this. Drag.

Exercise:Did/did'nt + infinitive

A friend of yours went to Indonesia on holiday. You ask him some questions.
Create questions with 'did' or ‘was’ with the next words in this exercise.
Use the irregular verbs.
Example: (where/go) ................ Where did you go?

Exercise:Did or was questions (2)

Step 7 - Task

Task: Writing
You are going to write about a disastrous holiday that you went on.
Here are some photos that you took. Write your account in about 250 words.

Answers

B1 Facts and figures

Step 1 Speaking

Students own answers but probably:

  1. = No
  2. = No
  3. = No – but probably a ‘place of interest’
  4. = Depends (and see next step)
  5. = Yes – it is huge
  6. = Being on holiday is part of tourism

Step 3 Reading 2

  1. false
  2. true - mainly from Europe
  3. true
  4. true - about the same

Step 4 Words 

Adjective Definition
challenging difficult, in a way that tests your ability or determination
sluggish moving or operating more slowly than usual
favourable making something more likely to be successful
unstoppable unable to be stopped, or prevented from developing
effective successful or achieving the results you want
global relating to the whole world
resilient strong, especially after damage/disappointment/illness/shock


Step 5 Reading 3 

  1. = h
  2. = a
  3. = i
  4. = b
  5. = g
  6. = f
  7. = c
  8. = d
  9. = e

Topics in correct order:
c globalisation
a fuel prices
b internet
d security
h the elderly
f pandemics
g politics
e travel stress

Step 6 Grammar 

Correct: a The past simple is used for completed actions in the past.

Pack your bags

Introduction

Introduction - Pack your bags
In this section we’re going to look at some recent concepts in travel and tourism. Due to a wealthier society, people seem no longer willing to ‘rough’ it. Out with the backpackers and in with flashpackers!
Which are you? Do you need your creature comforts? Let’s find out what kind of traveller you are with a quick quiz.

This second section contains an Introduction and 5 steps. Work them through step by step.

Step Activity
  Quiz to find out what kind of traveller you are.
1 Reading Read a text and do two exercices about backpackers and flashpackers.
2 Words - collocations Match collocations and complete sentences with these.
3 Speaking Answer three questions, make notes and compare these with a classmate.
4 Song Listen to a song and fill in the words in the song text.
5 Task Make a list of two other types of traveller.

 

 

Difficult words? Search these on Cambridge Dictionaries

 

 

Step 1 - Reading

Reading
You are going to read this article.

Research shows adventure seekers now prefer that little bit of extra comfort. 75% now admit extra luxuries make them more like 'flashpackers'. Wine tasting and boutique hotels have been added to backpacking. Modern day backpackers are professionals that have new expectations.
Backpacking around the globe on a budget has evolved into 'flashpacking' as working professionals live it up on holiday, suggests new research.
A poll of 1,000 working professionals aged from 35 to 54 found that more than three-quarters (78 per cent) would define their travelling style as that of a 'flashpacker' - an adventure traveller that desires style and comfort.
With improvements in the state of the UK economy during 2014 and forecasts seemingly showing further progress into 2015, those working professionals that have advanced up the career ladder are now wanting to enjoy their hard earned cash by travelling abroad in style. The majority of those who took part in the survey commissioned by The Flash Pack group travel company noted that they felt they had grown out of the 'backpacker' way of life - denouncing noisy dormitories and cheap eats for trendy boutique hotels, wine tasting and authentic 'foodie' experiences.
Travel experts say the changes are reflective of a backpacking generation that has grown up
championing responsible tourism, supporting local business and authentic travel to the backdrop of a
technological revolution. Research has suggested adventure seekers now prefer added comforts when
they go backpacking. Radha Vyas, co-founder of The Flash Pack, said: 'We are seeing more and more
people opting for a smarter, experience-led and more stylish travel option. 'Flashpacking is not just a
travel trend, but more significantly it's a travel lifestyle that takes all the bits you loved about backpacking
in your twenties and gives it a grown-up, luxurious edge. Those that assimilate themselves with this trend
are the modern day backpackers with new priorities' She said when contrasted against the other
22 per cent that defined their travel style as that of a backpacker, it highlights an important evolution in
attitude within this age range.
Miss Vyas added: 'For those busy working professionals that travelled in their 20s as a backpacker, they
want their travel with that same flavour of adventure but with added style and culture.
'However, these professional travellers face logistical issues such as a potential lack of travelling
companions and restricted travel time due to annual leave that make it a lot more difficult to squeeze an
authentic travel experience as compared to the freedom of twenty-something on a gap year.
'The Flash Pack is designed with these restrictions of the working professional in mind. For example, our
'three week gapper' packs a gap-year style experience into a realistic time frame, eliminating the necessity
of taking a sabbatical, career break or even quitting work altogether.'
Source: www.dailymail.co.uk
By John Hutchinson for Mailonline
 
Do the following exercise about backpackers and flashpackers.
  • Choose between True, False or No information.

Toets:Backpacker or Flashpacker? (1)

In the next exercise you tick the box in the correct column.

Backpacker or flashpacker

  • Can you come up with three different items for each column? Fill in.

 

Step 2 - Words

Words - collocations
Collocations are words or terms that go together. Match the following words.

travelling year
career cash
hard earned hotels
boutique ladder
gap style
career break


Now complete the sentences using the collocations from above.

Exercise:Word collocations

Step 3 - Speaking

Speaking
Read these questions and take notes.
Then compare your ideas with your classmate.

  1. Do you think you would prefer backpacking or flash packing?
    State your reasons.
  2. Some people say that you have only really experienced a country
    when you have been ill there. Do you agree? Why? Why not?
  3. How important is it to visit the important monuments and galleries in a country?
  4. ‘Travel broadens the mind’. How true do you think that is? Why? Why not?

Step 4 - Song

Song 'Summer Holiday'
Watch the video and listen to the song 'Summar Holiday' from Cliff Richard.
Listen and fill in the words at the correct place. Choose from:
blue / brightly / dreams / holiday / laughter / movies / So / summer / true /
wanted / week / working / worries

We're all going on a .....[1]..... holiday
No more .....[2]..... for a week or two
Fun and .....[3]..... on our summer holiday
No more .....[4]..... for me or you
For a .....[5]..... or two

Chorus

We're going where the sun shines .....[6]..... .
We're going where the sea is .....[7]..... .
We've seen it in the .....[8]..... .
Now let's see if it's .....[9]..... .
Everybody has a summer .....[10]..... .
Doing things they always .....[11]..... to
.....[12]..... we're going on a summer holiday
To make our .....[13]..... come true
For me and you

Chorus

Mmm, mmm
Mmm, mmm
Mmm, mmm

Step 5 - Task

Task
In the previous steps you have learned about two types of travellers:
backpackers and flashpackers.
Are there other ‘types’ of traveller? Make a list.
Then complete the following table for two types of traveller.
Note: They can be real or invented!

Name: .......... ..........
Age:    
Financial:    
Travel time:    
Accommodation:    
Room type:    
Food:    
Travels:    
Hikes in:    
Photography:    
Travel bag:    
Preferred travel destination:    


TIP: Maybe this site may help to think of two new types of travellers:
http://www.traveldoctor.co.uk/

Now use your notes to write about your traveller type.
Illustrate your work if possible.

Answers

B2 Pack your bags

Step 1 Reading 

  Backpacker   Flashpacker
age: 18 years old age: 30 years old
financial: lack of funds financial: able to splash out on activities
travel time: months on end travel time: about 21 days
accommodation: shared rooms, bunk beds and noise accommodation: luxury eco-camp
room type: budget hostel room type: own room, suite with balcony
food: instant noodles at the hostel's kitchen food: local stgreet food for lunch and a gorgeous restaurant for dinner
travels: 20 coach trips travels: two-hour plane ride
hikes in: flip flops hikes in: timberland boots
photography: compact camera photography: Canon SLR with trimmings
travel bag: back pack travel bag: osprey hybrid
preferred travel destination: South east Asia preferred travel destination: South America


Step 2 Words

travelling style
career break / ladder
hard earned cash
boutique hotels
gap year
career break


Step 4 Songs

  1. summer
  2. working
  3. laughter
  4. worries
  5. week
  6. brightly
  7. blue
  8. movies
  9. true
  10. holiday
  11. wanted
  12. So
  13. dreams

Mindful tourism

Introduction

Introduction - Mindful tourism
How are tourism and the environment linked? That is exactly what we are going to look at in this section. ‘Mindful’ is a fashionable word and we can use it for many aspects of our lives including tourism. Many aspects of the planet are affected when we travel – from worn out steps on ancient buildings, to rubbish pile ups  - and all because we want that shot of ourselves in front of a famous building. So let’s think about how we can be mindful tourists.

This third section contains an Introduction and 4 steps. Work them through step by step.

Step Activity
1 Reading Read an article about Eco Tourism. Answer the questions about the text.
2 Words Two exercices with phrasal verbs
3 Grammar Time expression en simple past tense exercises.
4 Task Write about your holiday in simple past tense in 150 words.

Step 1 - Reading

Reading
One of the issues that faces Tourism is the environment.
As we have already seen, the projection is that by the year 2030 there will be 1.8 billion people taking international holidays.
And everyone wants to go to the 'famous' places like the Eiffel tower, London Bridge but they all want individual experiences. This all has an environmental cost.
So one solution that is quite trendy at the moment is ecotourism.
Let’s find out about it, and whether it really is ecological.

Read the following article about Eco-Tourism.

Is Eco-Tourism Really Eco-Friendly?

Read the questions about the text. Answer in your own words.

  1. What is green washing?
  2. Why can big hotel chains never really be eco-friendly, according to the author?
  3. What is ‘carbon emissions offset' and how can you pay for it?
  4. What is the best way to reduce your carbon footprint?
  5. Why is the author cynical about companies’ commitments to local cultures?
  6. How does the author distinguish between eco-tourism and sustainable tourism?
  7. What is the overall tone of the author? Explain your answer with examples.

Step 2 - Words

Words - Phrasal verbs
Phrasal verbs consist of a verb plus a preposition.
The preposition can change the meaning of the verb completely, e.g.:

  • look up – consult a reference book (look a word up in a dictionary)
  • look for – seek (look for her ring)
  • look forward – anticipate with pleasure (look forward to meeting someone)

Here you find two exercises with phrasal verbs:

1. Match these words to their meanings.

1 cut down on a to accept unpleasant behaviour or an unpleasant situation, although you don’t really like it
2 cash in on something b be as good as someone hopes
3 live up to something c to participate in something
4 put up with something d to get money, or an advantage from an event or situation – often in an unfair way
5 find out about e learn
6 take part in something f to return something
7 give back something g reduce


2. Complete the sentences with the correct phrasal verb.

Toets:Phrasal verbs

Step 3 - Grammar

Grammar
Let's look at the Simple Past - time expressions.

KB: Simple Past

Look at these two sentences. Underline the time expressions:
1. Last week I took lots of photos at the beach.
2. Dad gave mum a present for her birthday this morning.

Complete the rule of time expressions:
1. We use the simple past for actions or situations that clearly took place and finished in .......... .
2. We know this from a .........., or the context.

Note: Dutch speakers may find the simple past confusing because in Dutch, actions or situation from the past are often described with a present perfect.
In English, you don’t use the present perfect for something that happened in the past if you say when it happened.

In the next exercise you read the text and tick the time expressions.
Note: 8 of these are correct!

Toets:Time expressions (1)

In this exercise you fill in the correct form of the verb with the simple past tense.

Toets:Simple past tense (2)

Step 4 - Task

Task
Write about your last holiday destination.
Write about your holiday and why you did/didn’t enjoy it.
Give your reasons.

  • Where did you go?
  • Who did you go with?
  • How long did you stay there?
  • What did you do?

Check that you use the past tense correctly and include lots of time expressions.

  • Write no more than 150 words.

Answers

B3 Mindful tourism

Step 1 Reading

  1. When companies or people pay lip service to environmental issues.
    E.g. they say that they are being environmental, and they may be in some areas, but it might be a half-hearted attempt.
    They may be hypocritical.
  2. As they are big, there have lots of towels/lights/bed linen so they will always be consuming large amounts of water/electricity etc.
  3. Carbon emissions are often calculated when you fly.
    The idea is that you pay for the emissions - to the airline company and they will invest that money into their green policy.
  4. Not travel by any vehicle that has carbon emissions.
  5. He thinks that the local people are not paid good wages and that the money is not ploughed back into the local communities but rather it sustains headquarters (in cities).
  6. Eco-tourism – a big company take you in , and then out and they keep all the profit.
    But sustainable tourism includes the local cultures.
    They are probably small operators rather than large ones and they will support local businesses and services.
  7. He is hopeful because he thinks that eco-tourism is maybe the first step towards sustainable tourism.
    But he thinks that a lot more needs to be done to work with local businesses and to help them grow and
    to support the environment.

Step 2 Words

  1. = g
  2. = d
  3. = b
  4. = a
  5. = e
  6. = c
  7. = f

Step 3 Grammar

Underline time expression:

  1. Last week I took lots of photos at the beach.
  2. Dad gave mum a present for her birthday this morning.

Complete the rule:

  1. We use the simple past for actions or situations that clearly took place and finished in the past.
  2. We know this from a time expression, or the context.

A working holiday

Introduction

Introduction - A working holiday
Some people have great jobs. They are jobs that everyone wishes they could do. At least, that’s what we think. How would you like to have to be on holiday to do your job? Sound good? Well, maybe it’s not as great as it seems. Read on!

This fourth section contains 4 steps. Work them through step by step.

Step Activity
1 Speaking Read job advertisement and choose right person.
2 Reading Tick the topics and read the text.
3 Song Listen to the song and fill in the gaps.
4 Task Describe in about 200 words your perfect holiday job.

Step 1 - Speaking

Speaking
Some people have great jobs. These are jobs that everyone wishes they could do.
At least, that’s what we think.
How does this sound to you: to be on holiday to do your job? Sounds good?
Well, maybe it’s not as great as it seems. Read on!

  • Look at this job. Would you like to apply for this job? Why? Give two reasons.


Read about three people who want to apply.

  • Who do you think would be best? Why?
Jose
Jose knows everything there is to know about Spain - including all the Spanish islands.
He can tell you why the plaza is so important in Spanish life, and how the siesta originated.
He has excellent communication skills.
He has an Instagram account with over 10K followers.

 

Stephanie
She has taught English as a foreign language in many countries including Japan, Brazil, Nepal and Namibia.
She loves to travel but isn’t so keen on teaching.
During her teaching years, she kept a blog with amazing write ups of the places she visited.
She would like a job that includes travelling but she doesn’t want to be in an office.
 
 
Marieke
She has worked in the travel industry for the past five years. She has visited lots of countries – including South America and Asia.
She speaks three languages including Bahasa Indonesian.
She loves matching holidays to people. She has a blog with some great reviews from satisfied customers.

 

Step 2 - Reading

Reading
You’re going to read an article about someone who became a travel writer.
First, write down the topics that you think will be mentioned in the text.

  • A romance
  • Social media
  • An accident
  • A family argument
  • Note taking
  • A summer camp
  • A TV show
  • Rejection

Now read the article and check your answers.

The world at your feet: The life of a travel writer

Now read the text again. Complete the sentences with a word from the text.

Toets:The life of a travel writer

At the end of the text, Esrock writes:
“Anything you can do to broaden your experience before you go to university or before you start working is only going to help you, because it’s an education—it’s life education.”

Make a list with your partner. What other things besides travel can help you gain a ‘life education’. Say why.

You’re going to watch a video in which some passionate employees explain why they enjoy working at Tourism Australia (TA).
Which of the opinions do you think you will hear? Write.

  1. I’m proud of the quality that we produce at TA.
  2. I just love Australia!
  3. I enjoy working with my colleagues.
  4. We create new things, and create new boundaries.
  5. It’s a huge business with lots of different aspects.
  6. No-one ever disagrees because we all have the same opinion.
  7. I like the responsibility.
  8. I enjoy all the travel that my job involves.

Now watch the video and compare your answers of page 2.

http://www.tourism.australia.com

Would you like to work for Tourism Australia?

  • Give your reasons. State at least three reasons.

 

Step 3 - Song

Song 'Holiday'
You are going to listen to the song 'Holiday' from Madonna.

 

Listen and fill in the words at the correct place.

Holiday Celebrate
Holiday Celebrate

[chorus:]
If we took a .....[1].....
Took some time to .....[2].....
Just .....[3]..... day out of life
It would be, it would be so nice

Verse 1
Everybody .....[4]..... the word
We're gonna have a .....[5].....
All across the .....[6].....
In every nation
It's time for the good times
.....[7]..... about the bad times, oh yeah
One day to come together
To .....[8]..... the pressure
We need a holiday

[chorus]		 Verse 2
You can't .....[9]..... this world around
And bring back all of those happy days
Put your .....[10]..... down
It's time to celebrate
Let love .....[11].....
And we will find
A way to come .....[12].....
And make things .....[13].....
We need a holiday

[chorus]

Holiday Celebrate
Holiday Celebrate

[chorus]

Holiday Celebrate
Holiday Celebrate
Holiday, Celebration
Come together in every nation

[chorus]

Step 4 - Task

Task
Now think about a job that you would like to do in your holiday.
Describe the job including the following information:

  • Which country are you working in?
  • Who are you working for?
  • What are you doing?
  • Do you enjoy your job? Why/Why not?
  • Would you recommend this job/company/country? Why /Why not?

Write about 200 words.

Answers

B4 A working holiday

Step 1 Speaking

The best person for the job is: Stephanie.
Jose only knows about Spain, and Marieke likes working in a travel agent’s.
This job is for a travel writer.

Step 2 Reading

  • Social media
  • An accident
  • Note taking
  • A TV show
  • Rejection

Other things besides travel which can help gain 'a life education:
Volunteering is a good way of learning about other people.
Often volunteering involves helping people who are less fortunate than ourselves.
By helping out in this way, we can see and so have a better understanding of other people’s situations in society.

Write the opinions:
1. I’m proud of the quality that we produce at TA.
2. I just love Australia!
3. I enjoy working with my colleagues.
4. We create new things, and create new boundaries.
5. It’s a huge business with lots of different aspects.
7. I like the responsibility.

Literature: Genre

Introduction

Introduction - Literature: Genre
This fifth section contains 4 steps. Work them through step by step.

Step Activity
 1 Words Match the genres with the descriptions.
Make a genre list of the books your read.
 2 Writing Answer the questions about your travelling by train experiences.
 3 Reading Read the first chapter of a book. Answer comprehension questions.
Reply to a question about fiction and travel writing.
Read a poem. Answer the questions. Compare first chapter and poem. Write in 150 words the best captures of feeling home.
 4 Speaking Write about what you miss at home when you are travelling.

Step 1 - Words

Reading
Read the descriptions and match them to the genres.

1 fictional novel a This is a type of literature that uses aesthetic qualities and the sound of words to give meaning and emotion. It is expressive.
2 poem b This is a book written by the author about him or herself.
3 non fiction c This is designed to be performed in some way. It might be a play for radio, television, theatre, or film.
4 biography d This is about real life. It includes newspapers, journals, diaries and textbooks. This literature usually passes on information.
5 autobiography e This is a book written by the author about the life of another person.
6 drama f This is a long story. It is imaginary. It describes fictional characters and events.


Think about books that you have read recently.
Can you list one of each? Compare with your classmate.
They can be books by authors of any nationality.

Do you prefer one kind of genre? Or do you dislike certain genres?

  • Write about 100 words stating your opinions and giving reasons.

Step 2 - Writing

Writing - travelling by train
Read and answer these questions as fully as you can (half an A4 piece of paper).

  1. Have you ever travelled by train? What was it like?
    Describe your experience.
  2. Train travel is often seen as a romantic form of travel.
    Why do you think this is?

Step 3 - Reading

Reading
Read the first chapter of the book The Great Railway Bazaar Classics.
After reading the chapter, answer the following questions.

The Great Railway Bazaar Classics - Chapter 1

Comprehension questions

  1. Where is the author going?
  2. Why does he find train travel exciting?
  3. What did he seek, and what did he find?
  4. What do we learn about Duffill?
  5. How is England described?
  6. What do you think Duffill has in his ‘paper parcels’?
What does the author believe to be the difference between fiction and travel writing?

Now read Home thoughts, from Abroad by Robert Browning.

Home Thoughts, from Abroad

Answer the following questions.

  1. What is the poem describing?
  2. Find out what a ‘thrush’ is. What is the significance?
  3. Highlight the words at the end of the lines that rhyme. What is the pattern?

Now compare and contrast the first chapter from The Great Railway Bazaar and the poem, Home thoughts from abroad.
In your opinion, which piece of writing best captures the feeling of home?

  • Give examples from the text and write about 150 words.

Imagine being away from your home.
Write about what you would miss.
Also think about aspects that you would not miss – and why.
Use as much description as you can including a description of smell and taste (home cooking for example).

  • Write about 200 words in a genre of your choice.

Step 4 - Speaking

Speaking
Imagine being away from your home.

  • Write about what you would miss.
  • Use as much description as you can.
  • Write about 150 words in a genre of your choice.

Discuss your answers with a classmate.

Answers

B5 Literature: Genre

Step 1 Words

1 fictional novel

 

 f This is a long story. It is imaginary. It describes fictional characters and events.

2 poem

 

 a This is a type of literature that uses aesthetic qualities and the sound of words to give meaning and emotion. It is expressive.
3 non fiction

 

 d This is about real life. It includes newspapers, journals, diaries and textbooks. This literature usually passes on information.
4 biography

 

 e This is a book written by the author about the life of another person.
5 autobiography

 

 b This is a book written by the author about him or herself.
6 drama

 

 c This is designed to be performed in some way. It might be a play for radio, television, theatre, or film.


Step 3 Reading

  1. To Asia
  2. He says that anything is possible, ‘.. I have seldom heard a train go by and not wished I was on it’ ‘whistles sing bewitchments: railways are irresistible bazaars, snaking along perfectly level no matter what the landscape, improving your mood with speed, and never upsetting your drink’.
  3. Sought trains and found passengers.
  4. Old, dressed in clothes that are too big from him and going to Istanbul.
  5. The suburbs overlap the farms.
  6. Students own answers but then it turns out to be sandwiches ‘A knife, a length of French bread, a tube of mustard and discs of bright red salami were spread before him. Lost in thought he slowly chewed his sandwich’.

The difference between fiction and travel writing according to the author:
'Recording what the eye sees and discovering what the imagination knows. Fiction is pure joy’.

  1. A springtime scene in England.
  2. A bird that sings over and over again.
    Lest you should think he never could recapture
    The first fine careless rapture!
  3. The verse is in two sections:
    1. The first, shorter stanza sets the emotional tenor of the poem—the speaker longs for his home. This section rhymes ABABCCDD. The metrical pattern and the rhyme scheme give it a sort of rising and falling sense that mirrors the emotional rise and fall of the poem’s central theme: the burst of joy at thinking of home, then the resignation that home lies so far away.
    2. The second section is longer, and rhymes AABCBCDDEEFF. The more even metrical pattern and more drawn-out rhyme plan allow for a more contemplative feel; it is here that the poet settles back and thinks on the progress of the seasons that cycle outside of him. In its metrical irregularity and surprising last line, as well as its overall tone, the poem suggests the work of Emily Dickinson.

Step 4 Speaking

  1. A springtime scene in England.
  2. A bird that sings over and over again.
    Lest you should think he never could recapture
    The first fine careless rapture!
  3. The verse is in 2 sections:
    The first, shorter stanza sets the emotional tenor of the poem—the speaker longs for his home. This section rhymes ABABCCDD. The metrical pattern and the rhyme scheme give it a sort of rising and falling sense that mirrors the emotional rise and fall of the poem’s central theme: the burst of joy at thinking of home, then the resignation that home lies so far away.
    The second section is longer, and rhymes AABCBCDDEEFF. The more even metrical pattern and more drawn-out rhyme plan allow for a more contemplative feel; it is here that the poet settles back and thinks on the progress of the seasons that cycle outside of him. In its metrical irregularity and surprising last line, as well as its overall tone, the poem suggests the work of Emily Dickinson.
    (Adapted from Spark Notes http://www.sparknotes.com/poetry/browning/section5.rhtml )

Project

A presentation

A short presentation about Tourism
You are going to give a presentation about one aspect of tourism.
Here are some ideas to choose from but you can choose another idea of your own.

  • Different types of travellers
  • Eco-tourism
  • Packing for the vacation
  • Air travel – everything you need to know
  • On holiday or at work: career paths in the tourist industry
  • Travel tips if you’re visiting.... [your destination]

There is a lot of information online about what makes a good presentation and talk.
You need to find out about what makes it good.
Here are some sites to visit. You can also look for your own.

You can also look here to view some good talks.

Process
With your partner, make a list of 10 tips for a great presentation.
Watch this presentation about the Future of Tourism.
Is it a great presentation? Why (not)? Give examples, explain why/why not.
Discuss these with your classmate. Compare your mutual answers with the example answers. Did you also found these answers?

  • Confused beginning. He appeared to have the wrong slides (or not) it wasn’t very funny.
  • He included many irrelevant personal stories (how is tramping relevant to the future of tourism?).
  • His points weren’t immediately obvious.
  • He was a bit rude to his audience (comment about Dutch and boiled vegetables).
  • He didn’t really sound authoritative although he is an authority.
  • Overall it wasn’t an engaging presentation.

Now you are going to prepare and then present your own talk.

  • Look at your list of things to do, and things not to do.
  • Practice your talk with your classmate.
  • Give your presentation to your class.
    • It should not take longer than three minutes.
    • Your talk should include a maximum of ten slides.
  • Look at page 3: See how your presentation will be judged.
    Final check: have you thought of everything?!
  Good Sufficient Unsufficient Points*
Organisation Information is presented in a logical sequence. Information is mostly presented in a logical sequence. Information is not presented in a logical sequence. 2 points
Slides Effective use of slides that clearly illustrate the points being made. Good use of slides that mostly illustrated the points being made. Poor use of slides (too many/too few?) that did not contribute to the presentation. 2 points
Content Interesting, clear information. Information is mostly interesting. Some was already known. There was not much that was of interest in this presentation. 2 points
Speaker style Speaks clearly and at an understandable pace. Maintains eye contact with audience. Well-rehearsed. Mostly speaks clearly and a good pace. Mostly keeps eye contact. Has rehearsed a bit. Mostly unintelligible. Does not maintain eye contact. Has not rehearsed. 2 points
Language The vocabulary use is very good and the sentence structure is good. The vocabulary use is fairly good and the sentence structure is good. The vocabulary use is not very good, neither is the sentence structure. 2 points

*1 point for each correct answer.