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Exercise 1
Vocabulary
Direction: Listen and repeat after your tutor.
Souvenir
/ˌsuː.vəˈnɪr/
Meaning:
Something you buy or keep to remember a place you visited.
- I bought a beautiful souvenir from Italy to remind me of my trip.
Relaxing
/rɪˈlæk.sɪŋ/
Meaning:
Making you feel calm and free from stress.
- Lying on the beach is a very relaxing activity during holidays.
Set off
/set ɔːf/
Meaning:
To begin a journey.
- We set off early in the morning to catch our flight.
Check in
/tʃek ɪn/
Meaning:
To register at a hotel or airport.
- Don’t forget to check in at the hotel when you arrive.
Exercise 2
Conversation
Listen to the dialogue & Role-play with your tutor.
Situation: Ava and Ethan are discussing travel and holidays.
Ava
Hey Ethan! Do you love traveling during the holidays?
Ethan
Oh hey Ava! Absolutely, I’m a big fan. Italy is my all-time favorite spot. How about you?
Ava
That’s awesome! I love exploring new places too. Last year, I went to Japan and grabbed some cool souvenirs.
Ethan
Wow, Japan sounds incredible! Did you get to relax much?
Ava
Totally! The hot springs were amazing; I spent hours just chilling there. What about you; how do you usually travel?
Ethan
I like to hit the road early in the morning to make the most out of my day.
Ava
Oh, smart move! I should try that next time.
Ethan
For sure! It really changes the game.
QUESTIONS
1. What is Ethan’s favorite destination?
2. Where did Ava go last year?
3. What does Ethan prefer to do when he travels?
Exercise 3
Let's Practice
Direction: Complete the exercise.
Example
We always ___ ___ early to avoid missing the train.
A: Set Off
B: Check in
(Answer B: set off)
1. We ___ ___ at 6 a.m. to avoid traffic.
(A) set off
(B) check in
2. I need to ___ ___ at the airport two hours before my flight.
(A) set off
(B) check in
3. My favorite holiday ___ is the Maldives because it’s so peaceful.
(A) destination
(B) souvenir
4. I always buy a ___ when I visit a new country.
(A) souvenir
(B) relaxing
5. Reading a book by the pool is a ___ way to spend a holiday.
(A) relaxing
(B) exciting
Prepositions of Place and Movement
Fill in the blanks with the correct preposition (to, at, on, in, into, from)
1. I traveled ___ Paris last summer.
2. We walked ___ the park and saw many birds.
3. The hotel is located ___ the city center.
4. She got ___ the bus at the station.
Exercise 4
Your Turn To Ask
Ask your tutor these questions
1. What is your favorite holiday destination?
2. Do you prefer relaxing holidays or adventurous ones?
3. Have you ever bought a special souvenir during a trip?
Exercise 5
Your Turn to Answer
Talk about yourself using the expressions you have learned in this lesson.
1. Where was the last place you traveled to?
2. Do you prefer traveling alone or with others? Why?
3. What is your dream holiday destination?
4. How do you usually prepare for a trip?
5. What is the best souvenir you’ve ever bought?
6. Do you enjoy relaxing holidays or busy sightseeing trips?
7. How do you feel about traveling by plane?
8. What is the most relaxing holiday you’ve ever had?
9. Have you ever had any travel problems, like missing a flight?
10. What do you think makes a perfect holiday?
