Unit 21:
The Joys of Travelling

 Intermediate

Objective

To learn how travelling be useful to people.

  • Brain Storm : Share your ideas with your teacher. Try to make sentences.

Why do people travel? 

Vocabulary

Repeat the following words and phrases with your teacher and use them in a sentence.

  • refreshes (v)
  • cultures (n)
  • holiday (n)
  • inspired (v)
  • guidance (n)
  • mean (v)
  • meet (v)

Dialogue 1

Read the dialogue aloud with your teacher.

Celine

Claire

Hi! Where were you? I didn’t see you on the holidays.

Hey! I had gone with my brother on a trip.

Woah! Seems your family loves traveling.

Of course.

Traveling is relaxing and enjoyable.

Yes! Traveling refreshes mind and soul.

What do you mean?

I mean… Traveling is the best way to meet different people and to know different cultures.

Now I too feel inspired by traveling. I’ll surely take some guidance from you.

 Sure, why not!

Let’s practice

Answer the following questions.

  1. What are the benefits of travelling according to the Celine?
  2. Where did Celine  go on the holidays?
  3. Who now feels inspired by travelling?

Dialogue 2

Read the dialogue aloud with your teacher.

Caroline

David

Hey David! I am going hiking at the state park this weekend. Do you want to join me?

I love hiking. How long is the trail?

 It’s about 3 miles long.

 I may come. I have to buy new hiking shoes.

You better have good shoes. It’s a tough hike.

It’ll be great! I like tough hikes!

How do you stay in shape?

 I go hiking regularly.

Really? How does that help you stay fit?

It keeps my legs in shape from climbing and my heart healthy from long walking.

 I should try that out. Can I come with you next time?

I’ve got a trip planned next week. You can come if you want.

 I’d love to join you.

Let’s Practice

Answer the following questions.

  1. How long is the trail?
  2. How do Caroline stay in shape?
  3. Where will Caroline go for her next week’s hiking?

Discussion：

Share your  ideas with your teacher.

1. What are some of the benefits of traveling with a group?

2. Where are the best places for:

     A. Adventure vacations?

     B. Historical vacations?

     C. Shopping vacations?

     D. Party vacations?

     E. Relaxing vacations?