## Can do

In this theme you will focus on the following 'can do' statements. Listening (B1): I can listen to songs and fill in the gaps of the text of the songs. I can generally follow the main points of extended discussion with a classmate. I can catch the main points in the interview about Travellers and Tourists. |
Reading (B2) I can rapidly grasp the content and the significance of news, articles and reports. I can read and understand articles in which the writers express specific attitudes and points of view (about differences between backpackers and flashpackers and about the life of a travel writer). I can read and understand articles in which the writers express specific attitudes and points of view about tourism. I can understand in detail texts about backpackers and flashpackers.
Speaking (B1) I can start, maintain and close simple face to face conversation on the topic Tourism, about the differences between a tourist and a traveller. ​I can maintain a conversation or discussion about backpacking but may sometimes be difficult to follow when trying to say exactly what I would like to. I can give or seek personal views in an informal discussion about holiday jobs with a classmate. I can convey information about an aspect of Tourism. I can present my own talk to my class.
Writing (B1) I can write simple connected texts about ecotourism and can express personal views and opinions. I can make a poster with information about travelling (a traveller type). I can write a personal email to friends giving them news about my (disastrous) holiday. In an informal email to a friend I can express feelings such as grief, happiness, interest, regret and sympathy. I can reply in written form to a job advertisement (covering letter and a CV).