Spa became popular as it was thought that drinking the mineral waters would cure ailments. Today they offer different types of therapy in a relaxing environment. [health] Pilgrimages were the origin of today’s annual holiday as people travelled long distances to a place where they would stay for some time in order to recharge their spiritual batteries. [religion] For who live outside the major towns it’s an opportunity to stay in a large city and stock up on consumer goods that are not available in their home town. [shopping] Tournaments are a popular way of being a spectator while visiting a new country, though, as London learned in 2012, it does not always lead to increased visitor numbers. [sport] Economic migration, particularly to America and Australia, means that people often use their vacation time to see people they cannot see the rest of the time. [visiting family] Theme parks based around a specific idea such as the animal world, fairy tales or dinosaurs provide many attractions, activities, and buildings in one location. [amusement] Photocopiable activity 1.1 Student B Online booking allows customers to book at home but travel agents can offer a personalized service for travellers who haven’t got time to make their own arrangements. [business] a holiday usually means heading for the beach, people are increasingly using their vacation time to learn a skill such as singing, swimming or even learning to ride a bike. [education] It is becoming increasingly common to travel abroad in order to have treatment that is either not available or too expensive at home. [health]
The Galapagos Islands were one of the first World Heritage sites. [True (in 1978)] The Statue of Liberty in New York Harbour is a World Heritage site. [True (since 1984)] Kronborg Castle in Denmark is the setting for Shakespeare’s Hamlet. [True] Te Wahipounamu is one of the most spectacular sites in Tahiti. [False: New Zealand] St Petersburg lies on the river Volga. Neva] The country with the greatest number of World Heritage Sites is Italy. [True (47 The northernmost Heritage site is in Greenland. [False: Wrangel Island in the Arctic Ocean] St Petersburg was built on marshland. [True] Yellowstone National Park in the USA recently became a World Heritage site. in 1978] Photocopiable activity 6.2 The Small Throne Room was dedicated to the memory of Peter the Great. The stone circles at Stonehenge may have been used for the purposes of astronomy. Napoleon may have been poisoned with arsenic. Ancient Egyptians used to be buried with a list of instructions for the afterlife. It is thought that the Megalithic Temples of Malta are the oldest buildings in the world. The Senegambia stone circles were carved out of laterite.
You have organized a dinner for a visiting delegation at your favourite restaurant. The restaurant has just failed its health and safety inspection. You have booked the venue for your annual conference, which is normally attended by around 600 people. Unfortunately, registrations are down this year and only 300 people are expected to attend. You are responsible for corporate hospitality at a friendly match between your football club and a visiting Italian club. Your team captain fell and injured his knee while out running. Your parents have booked a family cruise to celebrate your graduation. You don’t really want to go on a cruise and would rather go skiing with friends. Photocopiable activity 7.2 LEGAL EXPRESSIONS terms and conditions covenants and agreements consent and approval agree and accept null and void costs and expenses
This is a vegetable soup usually served cold. Traditionally, the soup is tomato-based and includes stale bread as one of the main ingredients, though today there are many varieties including avocado and watermelon. [Gazpacho: (Andalucía)] This is a traditional fish stew several different types of fish. First, vegetables, including onions or leeks, are sautéed and then the fish, cut into cubes, is added along with water and brought to the boil, then simmered to make a thick stew. [Bouillabaisse: France (Marseilles)] Photocopiable activity 9.2 Student A Situation 1 You are the senior manager of Petruchio’s, a popular Italian restaurant. You have received an angry telephone call from a customer complaining about his/her experience in your restaurant last night. First, analyse the customer’s complaint in terms of the different criteria for a successful restaurant experience (atmosphere, background music, etc.). Then discuss the problem with the duty manager who was in the restaurant last night. Give them the customer’s feedback and decide how to handle the situation. In your feedback remember to: • create a dialogue • choose the right time • put forward solutions • use the feedback sandwich • include positive feedback • focus on the problem, not the person.
• Students take turns to ask and answer questions to complete their half of the crossword. • Round up by eliciting the answers. Answers Across 2 extinguisher 7 negligence 8 evacuate 9 trip 11 spill 12 electrocution Down 1 mitigate 3 hazard 4 maintenance 5 unrest 6 infection 10 poison Homework or extension option Students write 12 sentences using the words in the crossword. In the next lesson, select the most interesting ones that best illustrate the meaning of the words. Photocopiable activity 10.1 The two men were last seen ascending the treacherous North Face. When the weather deteriorated, visual contact was lost and the emergency team were unable to begin searching for them until first light. [mountaineering] The didn’t realize quickly enough that they were being blown off course and they narrowly avoided drifting into power cables. If that had happened, it’s unlikely there would have been any survivors. As it is, they escaped with a severe fright. [hot-air ballooning] Your height and weight are measured to ensure the cord is the correct length and elasticity and are strict safety procedures. However, the fact is that once you jump, you’re on your own and if something goes wrong, serious injury is almost certain. [bungee jumping] The were not properly equipped with helmets, torches and dry clothes and provisions in case they were underground longer than intended. When they finally did emerge, they were cold, wet and hungry. [potholing] I had a tandem jump strapped to an instructor, which was a great experience with minimal risk. It didn’t prepare me for going solo though – that involved a lot of training on a static line, which was not as exciting, but better training for when I had to jump by myself. [skydiving] Unfortunately, the reason it’s such an enjoyable sport is also the greatest risk. In this case the young rider was not strong enough to control her mount, who didn’t respond to her efforts to bring him to a safe halt and she was thrown over a hedge. [horseback riding]
The problem was that my bindings were not properly adjusted. One of them came loose when I attempted to turn on a downhill run and I lost control. I was lucky to escape with a broken ankle. [skiing] Tragically, the teenager was pulled under by the force of the current and even though he was wearing a lifejacket and helmet, his leg was caught in rocks that were not visible from the surface and he drowned. [whitewater rafting] Photocopiable activity 10.2 Student A Photocopiable activity 10.2 Student B