Unit 11: I take my

hobby on
vacation!
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Intro!

1.​ Read the text and answer the questions.

Our Vacation
Every year we go to Florida. We like to go to the beach.
My favorite beach is called Emerson Beach. It is very long, with soft sand and palm
trees. It is very beautiful. I like to make sandcastles and watch the sailboats go by.
Sometimes there are dolphins and whales in the water!
Every morning we look for shells in the sand. I found fifteen big shells last year. I
put them in a special place in my room. This year I want to learn to surf. It is hard
to surf, but so much fun! My sister is a good surfer. She says that she can teach
me. I hope I can do it!

Her favourite beach is?

​Surf beach
​Long beach
​Palm beach
​Emerson beach
What animals does she see in the water?
​dogs
​dolphins
​sharks
​starfish
How many shells did she find last year?
​fifty
​twelve
​fifteen
​five
What does she want to learn this year?
​How to find shells
​sailing
​surfing
​swimming
Where did she put her shells last year?
​In a box.
​In Florida.
​In the garage.
​In her room.

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 🎤
2.​ Listen to the song and discuss the questions in the class.
Animaniacs SING-ALONG | Yakko’s World | WB Kids

Are there countries that do not exist anymore?

What countries have you visited in the past?
What countries do you want to visit?

3.​ Listen to the song and answer the questions.

Practise the topic of transport & travel with this fun ESL song!

Fill in the lyrics with the words from the box.

van, boat, bus, lorry, car, motorbike, plane, port, road, compass,
travelling, miles, accident, travels, car crash, adventures, explored,
return, came back, drove, towed away, got on, flew & slowed
VERSE 1:​
Lucy took her explored, van the world​
Lucy always knew she’d not return​
When she was asked why she never came back​
She said travelling was just what she preferred

CHORUS:​
She said a boat safe in port is never sunk or distraught,​
But that’s not where boats belong.

VERSE 2:​
Lucy drove a hundred thousand miles​
With buses, lorries, cars and motorbikes​
In an accident one day her van was towed away​
So she got on a plane and flew the skies

VERSE 3:​
Thirty years went by, still on the road​
And Lucy, on her travels, never slowed​
She lived life by a compass, not by a clock​
and carried on come rain or shine or snow

BRIDGE:​
Then, one day, she was driving too fast​
and in a car crash she died​
with all her adventures left untold

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Here we go!

Part 1

1.​ Put the words from the box where you think they belong.

cooking – drawing/painting/sketching – gaming – listening to music – making

things (sewing/building) – playing an instrument – playing sports – reading books –
repairing things –singing – taking care of pets or people – writing stories

LOVE:
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LIKE:
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DISLIKE:
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HATE:
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 2.​ If you take a look at the words in the box from exercises 1. What is
something that they have in common?

They are in the ing form.

How to talk about likes and dislikes.

In English you can choose how you express what you love, like, dislike or hate:

●​ Love/like/dislike/hate + verb +ing

e.g.: I love football

●​ verb + noun
e.g.: I love dogs

When someone asks you what you dislike or like, use a short answer to reply.

Question short answer positive short answer negative

Do you like playing Yes, I do. No, I don’t

online games?

Do you love chess? Yes, I do No, I don’t

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Part 1.2

1.​ Go take a look at the words in the box from exercise 1 on page 4. Write a
text of about 50 words where you talk about an activity that you like and
one that you dislike.

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2.​ make a top 3 of things you like and a top 3 of things you dislike. And
then make a top 3 of likes and dislikes from your class.
Likes Dislikes

Likes Dislikes

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 Part 2

1.​ Read the text and answer the questions.

Emma, runner​
I've been running for two years. I used to only run 1 or 2 kilometres, but now I run
approximately 10. My speed is also improving. In Brighton, I've joined a jogging club.
I had never met any of the members before, but now I consider them my friends.
When my father was younger, he was a good runner who was quite fit, but he
stopped after injuring his knee. In fact, I need to order a new pair of running shoes
which will be just a simple pair. I don't believe that the more expensive ones help you
run faster!

Mia, skateboarder​
Most evenings, I go skating in the park. I know that's a lot, but the park is only a
minute or two away from my house, and I usually spend a couple of hours there if my
friends are around. My cousin, who is quite talented at skateboarding, occasionally
joins us, and he teaches me a few new moves. I'm getting better all the time!

Charlotte, rock climber​

My best friend suggested I start rock climbing, and now we both do it. My friend's
mother drives us once or twice a month, but I'd like to do it once a week. I had no
idea you needed so much equipment when I first started, and it isn't cheap! But I love
it. Climbing is something I don't think I'll ever grow tired of doing!

Which person has made new friends because of her hobby?

Emma made new friends.

Which person does her hobby near her home?

Mia’s hobby is near her home.

Which person says she is getting better at her hobby?

Mia is getting better all the time.

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 2.​ There are a lot of different hobbies. In the column you can see the
groups of hobbies, can you find five for each?

creative musical technical sports lifestyle knowledge

OA OA OA OA OA OA

3.​ Discuss with your neighbour about the hobbies you have written down.
Make a top three that you would like to try and a top three of things you
would never want to do.

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 4.​ What is your hobby? Explain it to me without telling the name of your
hobby. Write it down in a few sentences.

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5.​ Try to draw a picture of you doing your hobby.

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Part 2.1

1.​ Give the hobbies that are given in the pictures.

= drawing = caligraphy

= painting
= Dancing

= writing = listening to = playing an

= knitting music instrument

= singing
= crafting / wood = gaming
chopping
= building

= hairdressing
= beauty artist

= homescaping = nail care

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 2.​ Take a look at the sentences and write down what hobby they are talking
about.

We play in a team of five and our aim is to shoot the ball through the hoop. My jump
shot is amazing! Basketball

When the sun is shining I love to go outside into nature. Walking

For my marriage we invited a person with a camera to make sure we have this
beautiful day on tape. Photographing

Oh my God! Did you hear the news that Evenepoel had a terrible accident during the
Tour de France. Cycling

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Part 3

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 1.​ Indicate England on the map with an x and circle Great-Britain as well.
2.​ Put a circle in every other English speaking country that you know.
3.​ Can you give the seven continents?

●​ Europe

●​ North America

●​ South America

●​ Africa

●​ Antartica

●​ Asia

●​ Australia

Fun Fact!
There are 195 countries in the world today. This total comprises 193 countries that
are member states of the United Nations and 2 countries that are non-member
observer states: the Holy See and the State of Palestine.

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Part 3.1

1.​ We know that Great-Britain is made out of a few countries. Can you
name them?

●​ Northern Ireland

●​ England

●​ Scotland

●​ Wales

2.​ Play the country game with your neighbour. Who can name the most
countries in Europe? ( Of course, use the English name.)

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 3.​ Fill in the crossword puzzle.

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 4.​ Use your chromebook. Can you complete the columns?

country language people

Albania Albanian Albanians

Andorra Catalan Andorrans

Armenia Armenian Armenians

Austria German Austrians

Azerbaijan Azerbijani Azeri

Belarus Belarusians Russians

Belgium Belgians Dutch, French German

Bosnia & Herzegovina Bosnians Bosnian, Croatian,

Serbian

Bulgaria Bulgarians Bulgarian

Croatia Croatians Croatian

Cyprus Cypriots Greek, Turkish

Czech Republic Czechs Czech

Denmark Danes Danish

Estonia Estonians Estonian

Finland Finns Finnish

North Macedonia Macedonians Macedonian

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France French French

Georgia Georgians Giorgian

Germany Germans Germann

Greece Greeks Greek

Hungary Hungarians Hungarian

Iceland Icelanders Icelandic

Ireland Irish Irish, English

Italy Italians Italian

Kosovo Kosovars Albanian, Serbian

Latvia Letvians Latvian

Liechtenstein Liechtensteiners German

Lithuania Lithuanians Lithuanian

Luxemburg Luxembourgers French

Malta Maltese Maltese

Moldova Moldovans Romanian

Monaco Monegasques French

Montenegro Montenegrins Montenigrin

Netherlands Dutch Dutch

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Norway Norwegians Norwegian

Poland Poles Polish

Portugal Portuguese Portuguese

Romania Romanians Romanian

Russia Russians Russian

San Marino Sammarise Italian

Serbia Serbs Serbian

Slovakia Slovaks Slovak

Slovenia Slovenes Slovene

Spain Spaniard Spanish

Sweden Swedes Swedish

Switzerland Swiss French, German, Italian

Turkey Turks Turkish

Ukraine Ukranian Ukrainian

United Kingdom British English

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Part 4

Everybody likes to go on holiday. But it is not always easy to find a good and
affordable destination.
1.​ Discuss these questions.
●​ Who in this class has booked a holiday themselves before?
●​ Have you ever been to the UK? Where? Did you like it?
●​ Which places are on your bucket list?
●​ What do you like about travelling?
●​ What do you hate about travelling?
2.​ Take a look at the pictures and answer the questions
○​ Where do you think these photos were taken?
○​ Describe each photo in one word.
○​ Which one would you like to visit and why?

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 3.​ Take a look at the reviews of these cities and link them with the
pictures. Can you name the city?

Review photo

London: a sprawling city at the center of everything: art, history, 2

culture—you name it. But what sets it apart from other major hubs are its
distinct neighborhoods, each with their own vibe. Spend an afternoon
with the fam in Kensington: It’s got museums, parks, and plenty of other
kid-approved things to do. Or check out edgy Shoreditch for cool shops
and street murals (perfect for photo ops), then head to Soho where you
can grab a pint at a pub or hit a club and party ‘til dawn. Food’s a big deal
here: Yes, there’s fish and chips, but also next-level curry houses thanks
to London’s thriving Bangladeshi community (take your pick from tons of
spots on Brick Lane), plus a growing roster of celebrity chef-driven
restaurants in posh Mayfair. There’s always something new going on and
we’ve got more recs, below.

With a population of almost 300,000 in the city proper, Belfast has grown 4
into a cosmopolitan destination and become a popular weekend break
spot. With feelings of optimism and life pulsing through the city, Belfast
makes for an energizing getaway. It's never been easier to tour the city,
thanks to a number of intriguing bus, taxi, boat and pedestrian options.
Don't miss the Ulster Folk Museum or the Belfast Cathedral, and make
sure to experience some of the award-winning restaurants, bars, clubs,
galleries and theaters.

History, culture, and non-stop festivals—Edingburgh is jam-packed with 1

things to do around the clock. An easy way to get to know the city is by
taking a long walk around the center to see the World Heritage Sites in
Old Town, trendy shops and restaurants in New Town, and a handful of

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museums and galleries in both. Take a break for afternoon tea and
scones at a cozy tea room or duck into a traditional pub to grab a bite
and a drink. And if you do find yourself at a festival, the city’s got tons:
from live music performances in the summer to traditional Burns Night
celebrations honoring the poet Robert Burns (complete with bagpipes,
haggis, and whisky), in the winter.

The Welsh capital may have begun its life as a Roman fort, but it's since 3
become a bustling city. Where the fort once stood, Cardiff Castle has
held court since the 11th century. It remains a central presence in the city,
now full of lively art and music venues, hip boutiques, fun bars and
modern hotels. Even with so many new and exciting things to see, the
National History Museum is still the most visited attraction in Wales. Don't
be the only visitor who plays hooky!

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If you want to describe your holiday to people you can use adjectives to give
some extra information.

To give more information about a noun we can use words like small, old,
beautiful or small. These words are called Adjectives .

-​ a calm ocean
-​ an old man
-​ a small town
-​ a beautiful city

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 4.​ Read the text and fill in the gaps. Use the adjectives from the box.

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 5.​ Before social media and smartphones, you needed to send postcards to
your loved ones, so they could know how you were doing. Let’s take a
look at how we make one. Take a good look at the examples.

How to write an informal postcard:

Although it may seem very ‘old school’, sending postcards to friends, family, or
loved ones while travelling can be a great way to show your affection.
Postcards are quite small, so think about what you really want to write. Here are
some tips on what to include on your card.

Date

Dear/Hi +name ,

– Say where you are and what the

weather is like.

– Describe a favourite day or moment:

what did you love about it?

– Explain the picture on the card or

describe typical things for the
destination.

– Say something personal or touching.

– End your postcard with your name .

Hugs from Name

OR
Love / Wish you were here / See you
soon /...
______________

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Part 5

1.​ Read the text and answer the questions.

A Day in the Life of Alex: A High School Student’s Itinerary

Alex, a driven and hardworking high school sophomore, starts his day bright and
early. With a busy schedule balancing academics, extracurricular activities, and
personal interests, Alex manages his time carefully to ensure success and growth
in every aspect of his life.

6:30 AM – Wake Up and Morning Routine​

Alex begins his day at 6:30 AM. After getting out of bed, he spends the first 30
minutes getting ready for the day: brushing his teeth, taking a quick shower, and
dressing in his school uniform. By 7:00 AM, he heads to the kitchen for a nutritious
breakfast, often a bowl of oatmeal with fresh fruit and a glass of orange juice.

7:30 AM – Commute to School​

At 7:30 AM, Alex catches the school bus. The 20-minute ride gives him time to
review his homework or read a book for his literature class.

8:00 AM – Classes Begin​

The school day starts at 8:00 AM. Alex’s schedule includes:

●​ 8:00 - 9:00 AM: Math

●​ 9:00 - 10:00 AM: English Literature
●​ 10:00 - 10:15 AM: Morning Break
●​ 10:15 - 11:15 AM: Biology
●​ 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM: History

12:15 PM – Lunch Break​

Lunch is a time to relax and recharge. Alex usually eats in the cafeteria with his
friends. His lunch includes a sandwich, an apple, and a bottle of water.

1:00 PM – Afternoon Classes and Activities​

The afternoon continues with more classes:

●​ 1:00 - 2:00 PM: Spanish

●​ 2:00 - 3:00 PM: Art

3:00 PM – School Ends and Soccer Practice Begins​

Right after school, Alex heads to the soccer field for practice. He’s a forward on the
school’s varsity team and practices from 3:15 to 4:45 PM.

5:00 PM – Commute Home and Snack​

Alex gets home around 5:00 PM. He grabs a quick snack, like yogurt or a banana,
before settling into his evening routine.

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5:30 PM – Homework and Study Time​
From 5:30 to 7:30 PM, Alex focuses on homework and studying. He ensures to
cover all subjects and prepare for upcoming tests or projects.

7:30 PM – Dinner with Family​

Dinner is a family affair at Alex’s house. It’s a chance to catch up with his parents
and younger sister. Meals often include a mix of protein, vegetables, and rice or
pasta.

8:30 PM – Relaxation and Hobbies​

After dinner, Alex spends time on hobbies or unwinding. Some days he plays video
games, while other evenings he reads or works on his guitar skills.

9:30 PM – Night Routine and Bedtime​

By 9:30 PM, Alex begins winding down. He brushes his teeth, prepares his
backpack for the next day, and sets his alarm. Lights out by 10:00 PM ensures
Alex gets a full night’s sleep to tackle another busy day.

●​ What time does Alex wake up, and what does his morning routine consist of?
Alex wakes up at 6:30 AM. His morning routine consists of brushing his teeth, taking
a quick shower, and dressing in his school uniform, followed by breakfast at 7:00
AM, which is usually oatmeal with fresh fruit and a glass of orange juice.

●​ How does Alex spend his commute to school?

During his 20-minute bus ride at 7:30 AM, Alex reviews his homework or reads a
book for his literature class.

●​ Which subjects does Alex have before lunch, and which does he have after
lunch?

Math (8:00–9:00 AM)​

English Literature (9:00–10:00 AM)​
Biology (10:15–11:15 AM)​
History (11:15 AM–12:15 PM)

After lunch, he has:

Spanish (1:00–2:00 PM)​

Art (2:00–3:00 PM)

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 ●​ What sport does Alex play, and what position is he on the team?

Alex plays soccer, and he is a forward on the school’s varsity team.

●​ How does Alex balance his schoolwork with extracurricular activities?

Alex carefully manages his time. He goes to soccer practice after school (3:15–4:45
PM) and then dedicates 5:30–7:30 PM to homework and studying, making sure to
cover all subjects and prepare for tests or projects.

●​ How does Alex relax in the evening after dinner?

After dinner, Alex relaxes by playing video games, reading, or practicing the guitar,
depending on the evening.

●​ What time does Alex go to bed, and why is it important for him to stick to this
schedule?
Alex goes to bed at 10:00 PM. It’s important for him to stick to this schedule to get a
full night’s sleep so he can tackle another busy day effectively.

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 2.​ Take a look at the clock. Use the words from the box to fill it in.
a.​ Draw the hands so the clock shows a quarter to ten.

half past - past - a quarter past - a quarter to - to

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 Part 5.1

1.​ write the time in full.

1: a quarter to two

2: five to two

3: ten past six

4: half past eight

5: midnight

6: midnight/noon

7: ten to three

8: a quarter past ten

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 2.​ Make your own planner. Be as specific as possible, write down the
hours and what you do at that time.

Hour Activity

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Part 6

1.​ Link the numbers with the correct explanation.

2.​ What do you see? a car

6 Turn it over.

3 Fold the corner of the bottom flap down until it goes past the folded edge.

7 Take your car to the next level by drawing all the details on it.

1 Fold in half to make creases and fold it back. Don’t leave it folded.

4 Fold in the dotted line.

5a+ Fold the top right corner inward to form the trunk.
b Do the same on the left, fold it inward to make the windscreen.

2 Fold the bottom edge of the paper up by 1/3.

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 3.​ Read the text and answer the questions.
a.​ Make subtitles by reading the paragraphs.
b.​ What is the purpose of this text?
giving tips about cool means of transportation.
c.​ Can you think of any other means of transportation?
OA

1. Ziplining in Costa Rica

Okay okaaay, so this is certainly not the usual way to get around town or anything,
but ziplining was actually invented in Costa Rica by a graduate student from
California. This student was so set on exploring the rainforest canopies, that he
used a crossbow to shoot the rope into the branches – like whoa! Once he had
access to the upper canopies of the rainforest, he and other scientists were able to
study the home where almost 40 percent of all life on Earth exists! And now you,
too, can zip through the upper canopies of the rainforest, waving to the sloths as
you pass by.

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2. Camels in Morocco

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: nothing beats trekking across the Atlas
Mountains in Morocco on a camel. And no need to worry about your new
four-legged friend breaking down in the middle of the Sahara Desert; camels can
withstand changes in body temperature and water consumption that would kill
most other animals. In our opinion, that beats any other type of transportation on a
hot, desert day!

3. Bicycles in the Netherlands

The time to “go green” with transportation has never been bigger than it is right
now. The Netherlands has been all over this trend since before it was even a
hipster thought in most parts of the world, with almost one-third of Dutch people
nationwide now using a bike as their main mode of transport on a daily basis. They
even have fietsstraat (bike streets), which are roads where bikes are the primary
form of transportation and cars and motorcycles are only allowed as “guests.”
Make way for the age of bikes!

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4. Vaporetto in Venice

The car-free trend continues down south in Venice…well…because there are no

cars! While you might conjure images of traditional gondolas when you think about
navigating the canals of this sunken city, think again. A far more popular and
common form of transportation is the vaporetto, or water taxi. Vaporetto is the
affectionate translation of “little steamer” used for these not so little boats used to
get around the water-filled “streets” of Venice.

5. Tuk-Tuk in Southeast Asia

While rickshaws are a popular form of transportation in almost all parts of the
world, our favorite version is the tuk-tuk of Cambodia and Thailand (and known as
the xe lam in neighboring Vietnam). The name tuk-tuk is onomatopoeic,
supposedly mimicking the sound of a small engine, most likely those used to
power these three-wheeled auto rickshaws. Tuk-tuks are an awesome way to
navigate even the busiest parts of these Southeast Asian countries. Just be sure
that you negotiate your fares in advance, as there are no meters on these tiny
taxis.

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6. 4X4 in South Africa

After mastering the art of riding in tuk-tuks, you might feel the need to graduate to
bigger wheels…and perhaps more of them! Four-by-fours are the bad boys of
SUVs and are used by safari goers to trek into the deepest parts of Africa. They
are completely open air (aside from the roof and windshield), giving you endless
opportunities for amazing photo ops with the wildlife that you will come across. The
large size of the 4x4s and the super savvy guides driving them also ensure your
safety throughout your safari experience, but even so, please leave the lion treats
at home.

7. Tram in Prague

If you don’t like riding horses, then consider riding on a tram pulled by them! Okay,
just kidding. The original Prague trams were pulled by horses in the late 1800s, but
nowadays they are powered by good ol’ electricity. The tramway network in Prague
is the largest and busiest in all of the Czech Republic, offering yet another cool and
unique way to explore this Bohemian city.

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8. London Underground

Be sure to “mind the gap” when using London’s public rapid transit system (and
trust us, they won’t let you forget!). London is a pro when it comes to underground
railways because, well, they constructed the first one! Back in the late 1860s (not
long before Prague started using trams), the Metropolitan Railway opened and
used gas-lit wooden carriages that were towed by steam locomotives. Now you
can easily access any of the 11 lines on the world’s 11th busiest metro system
(easy to remember!) from all over Greater London. Pay-as-you-go Oyster cards
also make it super convenient to enter and exit the stations without having to worry
about buying new tickets every time.

9. Bullet train in China

The past decade has witnessed the transformation of China’s comprehensive
transportation system and a massive change to the daily lives of the people living
there. From new airports and highways to subways, ports, and waterways, they
have it all, but our number one pick for transport in China is the bullet trains. The
new bullet train system is unique in the world thanks to its size and low-priced
tickets for a service that usually costs far more in countries such as Japan. You
could drive between Beijing and Shanghai in about 13 hours but we think that
zipping between these two major cities in just five or six hours on a bullet-fast train
sounds like a lot more fun!

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 4.​ reread the text. Are the statements true or false?

Statement True False

●​ Trams are pulled by horses in Prague. x

●​ It is cheap to take the bullet train in China. x

●​ It’s easy to take photos of the wildlife when you are in a x

4X4 in South Africa.

●​ A camel is your best option for trekking through the x

desert.

●​ It is difficult to pay for the underground in London. x

●​ In the Netherlands cycling has become very popular x

recently.

5.​ How is it said in the text?

To have formal discussions with someone in order to reach an agreement about the
price. : negotiate

Nothing is better than this. : nothing beats…

Very smart guides. : super savvy guides

To do more to protect nature and the environment. : to go green

The money that you pay for a journey in a vehicle such as a bus or train. : a fare

To move over an area of land or water. : navigate

The separate parts of a train in which the passengers sit. : carriage

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 6.​ Use your chromebook and write down all the means of transport that
you can find in the correct column.

Ground air water

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Part 6

1.​ Take a look at the signs that you can find on the street. What do you
need to do?

= Go left

= go right

= go straight

= Cross the road

= go to the corner

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 = your destination is at your left

= gor right at the pet store

= Follow the street

= go up the hill

= go down the hill

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 = take the 1st, 2nd, 3rd street on
the right

= take the 1st, 2nd, 3rd on the left

2.​ listen to the transcript and indicate the route on the map.
https://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/skills/listening/a2-listening/giving-
directions

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 3.​ Listen again to the transcript and answer the questions.

The speaker gives directions to the Post office

The speaker gives directions to the Underground station

The speaker gives directions to the cinema

The speaker gives directions to the bus station

4.​ What do they say in the transcript? Use the words from the box.

take - past - go - on - at - second - straight

Go straight on.

Go past the traffic lights.

It’s the building next to the library on the left.

at the roundabout turn left.

Then take the first left on to Green Street.

Go straight on the traffic lights and take the second right on to King’s Road.

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Part 6.1

1.​ read the text and draw the route on the map.

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Exit Brussels Central Station: Begin at the main entrance of Brussels Central
Station, located on Carrefour de l'Europe.

Head Northwest on Rue des Colonies: Walk northwest on Rue des Colonies for
about 300 meters until you reach Rue Royale

Turn Right onto Rue Royale: Turn right onto Rue Royale and continue for
approximately 200 meters. You'll pass by the Saint Michael and Gudula Cathedral
on your right.

Enter Parc de Bruxelles: On your left, you'll see the entrance to Parc de Bruxelles
(Brussels Park). Enter the park and walk straight through, heading northwest, for
about 500 meters until you reach the opposite end at Rue de la Loi.

Cross to Rue de la Loi: Exit the park and cross Rue de la Loi. You'll see the
entrance to the Parc du Cinquantenaire ahead.

Walk Through Parc du Cinquantenaire: Enter Parc du Cinquantenaire and walk

straight through the park, passing under the grand archway, for about 800 meters
until you reach Avenue de la Renaissance.

Reach Schuman Metro Station: Turn left onto Avenue de la Renaissance and walk
for about 300 meters to reach Schuman Metro Station.

Take Metro Line 6: At Schuman Station, board Metro Line 6 in the direction of Roi
Baudouin/Koning Boudewijn.
Arrive at Heysel/Heizel Station: Ride the metro for 9 stops (approximately 20
minutes) and alight at Heysel/Heizel Station.

Walk to the Atomium: Exit Heysel Station and follow the signs to the Atomium. It's
a short 5-minute walk (approximately 400 meters) north along Avenue de
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Let’s summarize!

Vocabulary

Word translation sentence

cooking koken My mom loves cooking.

dancing dansen The people at the

wedding are all dancing.

eating in restaurants uit eten gaan I prefer eating in

restaurants than
Mcdonald’s.

going to the cinema naar de cinema gaan On their first date, they
are going to the cinema.

horseriding paardrijden My sister’s favourite

hobby is horse riding.

jogging joggen During Covid, a lot of

people started jogging.

listening to music muziek beluisteren A few students listen to

music while they study.

playing an instrument een instrument bespelen Koen Wauters can play

an instrument.

playing computer games computerspelletjes spelen All the boys in 2G are

playing video games.

playing football voetballen Most boys in Belgium are

playing football.

reading lezen Reading is something

teenagers do not like to
do.

sunbathing zonnebaden In summer, girls like to

sunbathe.

swimming zwemmen I like to go swimming in

the ocean.

taking photographs fotograferen Matthias likes to take

photographs of animals.

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watching television tv kijken Watching television is
really addictive.

drawing tekenen People who can draw are

really talented.

writing schrijven For our English test in

June, we need to write a
poem.

hiking hiken My dad loves to go hiking

on holiday.

baking bakken The baker bakes the

bread in his bakery.

ice skating schaatsen Ice skating is only

possible during winter.

martial arts vechtkunsten A lot of teenagers are

doing martial arts these
days.

kayaking kajakken In Wallonia, you can go

kayaking with your family.

bowling bowlen I always have strikes

when I bowl.

crocheting haken Not only old people are

crocheting in 2025.

blogging blogs schrijven In the early 2000’s people

were really into blogging.

cycling fietsen Wout Van Aert is one of

the best when it comes to
cycling.

painting schilderen Misses Cammue paints

amazing paintings.

golf golf Tiger Woods is the GOAT

of golf.

archery boogschieten Archery is an Olympic

sport.

hockey hockey Famke Van Heel is a

good hockey player.

ice hockey ijshockey Ice hockey is a mix of ice

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rugby rugby Rugby was invented in

England.

gardening tuinieren My grandfather loves

gardening, everyday he is
working with his plants.

surfing surfen In Australia you can find

the best waves to surf.

board games bordspelletjes Our family loves to play

board games like
Monopoly.

rock climbing muurklimmen When my cousin is rock

climbing, he gets a rush
of adrenaline.

o’clock ()uur He arrived at 6 o’clock.

five past vijf over The train leaves at five

past twelve.

ten past tien over The father died at ten

past five.

twenty past twintig over The bus arrived at twenty

past ten.

twenty-five past vijfentwintig over The game ends at

twenty-five past one.

a quarter past een kwartier over My first kiss was at a

quarter past nine.

half past half School ends at half past

three.

twenty five to vijfentwintig voor My sister’s package

arrived at twenty five to
two.

twenty to twintig voor The last hour of school

starts at twenty to three.

a quarter to een kwartier voor It is a quarter to midnight.

ten to tien voor The sixth hour of school

ends at ten to two.

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five to vijf voor I am home at five to four.

What time is it? hoe laat is het Hello, what time is it?

a.m. voor de middag I wake up at 8 a.m.

p.m. na de middag He goes to sleep at 12

p.m.

an airplane een vliegtuig I go on holiday by

airplane.

a bike een fiets Mister Borremans always

comes to school by bike.

a boat een boot To cross the ocean, we

need a boat.

a bus een bus More than 50% of our

students take the bus.

a car een auto My favourite car is a

Lamborghini.

an electric step een elektrische step An electric step is a real

danger.

a hoverboard een hoverboard A hoverboard looks like

magic.

a lorry/ truck een vrachtwagen Colruyt has a lot of trucks.

a monowheel een monowiel I never understood people

who used a monowheel to
move.

a motorcycle een motor Harley Davidson is a

brand of motorcycle.

a skateboard een skatebord Tony Hawk is a pro on a

skateboard.

skates rolschaatsen Skates are like ice skates,

but not on ice.

a train een trein My train is delayed, so I

will not arrive on time.

a tram een tram In Brussels it is easier to

take the tram, than the
car.

an underground / subway metro If you ever go to London,

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underground.

a van een bestelwagen The mailman delivers the

packages with his van.

an AED een defibrillator At the front of the school

there is an AED.

a cash machine een geldautomaat I need to pay with cash,

but there is no cash
machine around here.

an emergency exit een nooduitgang You should never block

an emergency exit.

an escalator een roltrap My father is so lazy, he

always uses the
escalator.

a lift / elevator een lift Imagine that there is no

lift in the empire state
building, you would lose
the entire day to get to the
roof.

public toilets publieke toiletten The public toilets in

Brussels Nord are
disgusting.

stairs trappen If I wasn’t lazy I would

take the stairs.

an airport een luchthaven Brussels Zaventem is the

biggest airport in Belgium.

a bike lane een fietspad If they ride their bike, they

should always use the
bike lane if possible.

a dangerous bend een gevaarlijke bocht My mother crashed the

car in a dangerous bend.

give way voorrang verlenen In Belgium you need to

give way to the people
coming from your right.

go straight on ga rechtdoor Always go straight on to

reach your destination.

turn left sla links af Turn left at the traffic

lights.

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turn right sla rechts af Turn right at the traffic
lights.

a pedestrian crossing een zebra pad Only cross the street at a

pedestrian crossing.

a roundabout een rondpunt My grandfather hates

roundabouts, he gets car
sick everytime.

stop at the traffic light stop aan het verkeerslicht If the light is red, stop at
the traffic light.

ancient oud My grandmother is really

ancient.

boring saai Math is a boring subject.

bustling levendig At night, Brussels is

bustling with life.

calm kalm A good soldier is always

calm under stressful
situations.

charming charmant That guy is charming, he

bought his girlfriend a pair
of roses.

cheap goedkoop A Renault is cheap if you

compare it with a BMW.

classic klassiek Real Madrid versus

Barcelona is a classic
football game.

clean proper Tabitha makes sure the

school is always clean.

contemporary eigentijds His art is contemporary,

so it might seem a bit
strange.

cool cool Children do not think that

their people are cool.

cosmopolitan werelds New York is a real

cosmopolitan city.

crowded bevolkt I did not like the concert, it

was too crowded.

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easy makkelijk English is easy if you pay
attention in class.

exciting spannend Did you see the game

yesterday? Those last
minutes were so exciting.

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Grammar

Likes and dislikes

How to talk about likes and dislikes.

In English you can choose how you express what you love, like, dislike or hate:

●​ Love/like/dislike/hate + verb +ing

e.g.: I love football

●​ verb + noun
e.g.: I love dogs

When someone asks you what you dislike or like, use a short answer to reply.

Question short answer positive short answer negative

Do you like playing Yes, I do. No, I don’t.

online games?

Do you love chess? Yes, I do. No, I don’t.

How to tell the time.

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How to give and ask directions.

1.​ Starting the conversation.

●​ Excuse me sir/miss, can I ask you a question?

●​ Can I ask you a question, please?
○​ Sure, how can I help you?
○​ Of course, what can I do for you?

2.​ Asking for directions.

●​ Could you tell me how to get to……., please?

●​ I’m looking for….
●​ Do you know where I can find…..?
●​ How far is it to….?

3.​ Giving directions.

Oh, I know where that is, let me see:

●​ Go straight ahead at….
●​ Walk/drive past ….. until you get to ….
●​ Take the first left/right.
●​ Go five streets north/south.
●​ Cross the street/road.
●​ It’s about one kilometer away.

4.​ Finishing the conversation.

●​ Let me see if I understand everything. First I …, then …, finally…

●​ Right, so if I got it right, I have to…
●​ Thank you so much for your help!
○​ That’s it! safe travels.
○​ Yes, that’s right. Be careful, though.

Bereikte LPD:

LPD 1​
LPD 2​
LPD 3​
LPD 5​
LPD 6​
LPD 7​
LPD 8​
LPD 9​
LPD 10

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