Developing Tactics for Listening, 3rd Edition » Unit 24: Travel

Word List
  • backpack
  • completely
  • cousin
  • excited
  • flu
  • hole
  • join (someone)
  • lose
  • passport
  • pleased
  • relaxed
  • relaxing
  • remove
  • research
  • shore
  • slight
  • snorkeling
  • spectacular
  • steal
  • traditional
  • upset
  • vacation
  • volcano
  • wallet
  • waterfalls
  • worried
  • be out of money
  • change one's flight
  • cost (one) an arm and a leg
  • get a chance to (do something)
  • get sick
  • How was the food?
  • How was your trip?
  • hula dance
  • in the rush
  • keep in touch
  • miss a flight
  • see sights
  • Sorry I missed your call.
  • take photos
  • turn up
Vocabulary Worksheet

Look at the words and the definitions below. Make a sentence using each word.

WORDDEFINITIONMY SENTENCE
backpackverb, travel with a large bag on your back_____
completelyadverb, in every way_____
cousinnoun, the child of a parent's brother or sister_____
flunoun, an illness like a very bad cold that makes your body sore and hot_____
pleasedadj., happy_____
relaxedadj., without stress or worry_____
removeverb, to take away or off_____
researchverb, to look for information_____
slightadj., small; not important or serious_____
upsetadj., unhappy or worried_____
walletnoun, for small, flat case for money and credit cards_____
Answer Key

Which of these have ever happened to you on vacation? Check (x) your answers and compare them with a partner.

YesNo
You missed a flight.__________
Someone stole your money.__________
You lost your wallet.__________
You lost your passport.__________
Your bags didn't arrive.__________
You got sick.__________
You ran out of money.__________
Listening 1

‣ Emily is talking about her vacation. Listen and number the pictures.

  1. _____
  3. _____
  4. _____
  5. _____
  6. _____

Listening 2

‣ Task 1

People are calling home while they are on vacation. Listen and check (x) the word that describes each person.

  1. Jill

    (1)_____ worried
    (2) excited
    (3) _____ upset

  2. Sean

    (4)_____ relaxed
    (5)_____ happy
    (6)_____ frightened

  3. John

    (7)_____ relaxed
    (8)_____ pleased
    (9)_____ worried

  4. Rachel

    (10)_____ happy
    (11)_____ sick
    (12)_____ excited

  5. Mary

    (13)_____ upset
    (14)_____ sick
    (15)_____ relaxed

  6. Meg

    (16)_____ bored
    (17)_____ pleased
    (18)_____ angry

‣ Task 2

Listen again. Why does each person call? Circle the correct answer.

  1. Jill _____.
    • a. has met someone interesting
    • b. was in a dangerous situation
    • c. wants to ask a favor
  2. Sean _____.
    • a. isn't having a good time
    • b. has some news
    • c. needs money
  3. John _____.
    • a. lost his wallet
    • b. lost his ticket
    • c. will be coming back on time
  4. Rachel _____.
    • a. has good news
    • b. needs help
    • c. told her friend about a health problem
  5. Mary _____.
    • a. lost her glasses
    • b. was in an accident
    • c. has bad news
  6. Meg _____.
    • a. is coming home earlier
    • b. is taking a different flight
    • c. doesn't have anything to do
Listening 3

‣ Task 1

People are describing travel experiences. Is each statement true or false? Listen and check (x) the correct answer.

TrueFalse
1. Chelsea
a. She was eating in a Korean restaurant._____
b. She asked the woman to help her.__________
c. The woman invited her to join the family at their table.__________
d. She hasn't been in touch with the woman since then.__________
2. Brooke
a. She was traveling by train in Italy.__________
b. Her wallet was in one of her bags.__________
c. Someone stole on of her bags.__________
d. The person didn't steal the wallet.__________
3. Steve
a. He had extra clothes with him.__________
b. The airline did nothing to help.__________
c. His bags arrived four days later.__________
d. His bags had important things inside them.__________
4. Rachel
a. She got sick with food poisoning in Australia.__________
b. She was only sick for two days.__________
c. She knew someone in Sydney.__________
d. She went sightseeing for three days.__________

‣ Task 2

Listen again. Why does each person want to go back again? Write the correct letter.

  1. Chelsea
  2. Brooke _____
  3. Steve _____
  4. Rachel _____
  1. a. He wants to listen to the traditional music.
  2. b. She wants to see a temple.
  3. c. She wants to see the museums she missed.
  4. d. She wants to scuba dive.

✺ Pronunciation

Reduction of was

Pronunciation Help
How we spell itHow we say it
waswuz

‣ Task 1

Listen and repeat.

  • 1.
    A: How was your trip?
    B: It was great.
  • 2.
    A: How was the food?
    B: It was okay.

‣ Task 2

Read the questions and answers with a partner. One student is A, and one student is B.

✺ Dictation

‣ Task 1

Listen to the conversation. Write the missing words.

A: Hi, Jen. (1)_____ (2)_____ your trip?
B: It was great! I had a wonderful time.
A: (3)_____ (4)_____ the food?
B: It was good! I ate a lot!
A: How (5)_____ (6)_____ (7)_____ there?
B: It was beautiful the whole time I was there.
A: So what was the best thing (8)_____ (9)_____ (10)_____?
B: The beaches!

‣ Task 2

Practice the conversation with a partner. Be sure to reduce was.

✺ Conversation

Work in pairs. Think about a vacation you took. Tell your partner where you went. Ask and answer questions about what you did on your trip.

Answer Key
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