Travellers Tales. The test assesses prepositions, verb forms and tenses, and ordering sentences logically in a paragraph.

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1 Unit 6 Lesson aims Travellers Tales The test assesses prepositions, verb forms and tenses, and ordering sentences logically in a paragraph. Lesson 1 (Two periods) Listening and Speaking: Students will practise the f and v sounds. The listening text looks at road safety in Nigeria. There is also an exercise identifying common road signs. Lesson 2 (Three periods) Reading: Students use the reading strategies of scanning, predicting and close reading to read a short story about a traveller. They answer comprehension questions as well as higher-order questions in the Discussion and opinion section. Vocabulary: The vocabulary work looks at word building and at words useful to talk about movement. There are two supplementary reading exercises on Worksheet 6 on the Workbook on pages 24 to 26, looking at vocabulary development and summarising, both on the topic of transport. Lesson 3 (Two periods) Grammatical accuracy: Students revise verb tenses and prepositions. There is also work on modal verbs, building on the exercises of Unit 5. Note that later in the unit, on page 66, there is a grammar exercise on the passive voice. Lesson 4 (Two periods) Writing: Students develop the ability to write sentences in order, using linking words to improve the flow of their writing. There is more writing practice opportunity in the Workbook. Lesson 5 Test(One period) Student s Book (page 67) Resources A dictionary Workbook (Worksheet 6 pages 24 to 26) Show students road signs in your area, to supplement those provided in the Student s Book. A Speaking (Student s Book p. 57) 1. This section gives practice at distinguishing between the f and the v sounds, orally and aurally. Model the correct pronunciation for the class. Then read some of the words again, this time making one deliberate mistake that you ask them to identify. 2. Groups can listen to other pairs say the words to check whether each student pronounces the sounds correctly. Answers (Section A: Speaking) Practise the /v/ and /f/ sounds (Student s Book p. 57) 1. dialogue /v/ sound: ever, travelled, ever, revived, very, travel, have, everything, view, Vs /f/ sound: if, flying, feel, safe, safer, few, Fs 2. Words 1. B;. 2. B;. 3. C B Reading 1. Before you read (Student s Book p.58) Explain that surveying a text means using both skimming and scanning. Assist students to do this by asking these questions: Look at the illustration. What is the man handing to the woman behind the 24

2 counter? What is he checking in? (You will probably need to explain that airline luggage gets checked in, and cannot weigh more than a set limit, usually 15 or 20 kg.) Skim down the first column of text to find the dates on which the man travels. Hint: look for figures instead of words. What do you think could go wrong with these travel plans? 2. Reading 1. Students can work alone to read the two sections of the story and to answer the questions. However, if you have students who still struggle to read accurately, then read the first few paragraphs of each section to them, stopping to check that they have understood. Then they can read the rest by themselves. 2. Students can work in groups to answer the Discussion and opinion questions. If your students have no knowledge or experience of flying, then explain that the equivalent of overbooking would be if a bus driver took a passenger s money, then told them to get off the bus because there was no space for them, and that they would just have to wait until there was a space on the next bus! Answers (Section B: Reading) Comprehension questions (Student s Book p.59) 1. His employer sent him to a conference. 2. She was trying to find a direct flight, or one that would get him there on time. 3. It would not get him there on time, as it only arrived at 12:40 on the 17 th. 4. He reconfirmed his flight. 5. A to be really careful, not to take any risks B It is always advisable to be very careful, and the precautions are not wasted. 6. The traffic was very slow. 7. A dependable, always do what they are supposed to B moving slowly C moved slowly, stop-start traffic D stare, look closely Comprehension questions (Student s Book p.60) 1. His luggage weighed more than the limit. An Excess baggage voucher means the airline has allowed him to take a certain weight of extra luggage. 2. A try to persuade her that it was fair or just to give him a seat on the plane, as his ticket was confirmed. B cause a fuss, protest loudly C blame someone else for the mistake D to stay calm, and not get upset 3. A This means to put his name on a waiting list of passengers who will get a seat if one is available. B a passenger who does not arrive to use his or her seat 4. B 5. There was a seat for him because of a no-show, and his extra luggage weight was not noticed as he rushed through the procedures to get on to the flight at the last minute. 6. A he felt depressed or anxious B very fast C Vocabulary (Student s Book p. 60) 1. Word building Use this exercise to remind students what prefixes are (sur, re and over in these examples); and what suffixes are (ful in these examples). Also point out that one of the words is a compound word: standstill. 2. Words of movement 1. This is a vocabulary development exercise, where students identify and then use various words that are used to describe or name speed. 25

3 2. Use the vocabulary development exercises on Worksheet 6in the Workbook on pages 24 to 26 for further practice. These can be started in class by students who work faster than others, and then completed by all students as homework. Answers (Section C: Vocabulary) Complete the sentences (Student s Book p.60) 1. standstill 2. reconfirm 3. surcharge, overweight 4. helpful Words of movement (Student s Book p.60) 1. sluggish, standstill, slowly, crept 2. sped, dashed, finally 3. delaying, rushed, dived D Grammar (Student s Book p.61) 1. Verb forms and tenses: revision Use the table in Unit 1 to revise all the main tenses again. Then students can answer the questions, first orally and then in writing. The important thing here is that students use full sentences so that they practise the verb forms. Students should answer orally, not in writing. 2. Practise prepositions Remind students that prepositions are words that indicate position in time and in place. They should be able to complete the exercise alone as they have studied prepositions before. 3. Practise using will and won t Remind students that the verb will can be abbreviated. So I ll is in fact I will. Then ask them to find the abbreviation in the dialogue of will not. 4. Using shall and should Use the Study box to revise the modals shall and should. Then students read the dialogue. This gives them practice at speaking, as well as specifically at using those modal verbs in an authentic context. Then students make up their own dialogues. Finally, at the end of page 64, there is an exercise that consolidates a number of the verbs studied in this unit. Answers (Section D: Grammar) Practise prepositions (Student s Book p.61) 1. from 2. in 3. on 4. from 5. at 6. on 7. in 8. at 9. to 10. at 11.in 12.at Practise using modal verbs (Student s Book p.63) A: I would a ticket to Lagos, please. B: When would you like to fly? A: I would like to fly on Wednesday, please. B: I m sorry, the flight is full on Wednesday. There is a flight late Tuesday evening, orearly Thursday morning. Which would you prefer? A: I think I d better fly on Thursday. B: Fine. Shall I send you the ticket? E Writing (Student s Book p. 64) Skills focus Using linking words 1. These notes look at linking words to improve writing coherence. Read the notes with the class, elaborating as necessary. 2. Give more practice at using linking words by asking students to write a short description of five sentences 26

4 about their evening routine, starting their sentences as follows: First Then Next Later Finally 3. The students can also complete the additional exercise on page 26 of the Workbook. 1. Place sentences in sequence This exercise should be done orally rather than in writing. It shows students how a text without linking words is difficult to follow. Students can complete the exercise on page 64in writing. Answers (Section E: Writing) Practise using linking adverbials (Student s Book p.64) 1. At six o clock 2. Then 3. Later 4. However 5. As a result 6. For this reason Practise using linking adverbials (Student s Book p.65) 1. however 2. however 3. moreover 4. moreover 5. however 6. however 7. however 8. moreover F Listening (Student s Book p. 65) 1. Before you listen Introduce the listening text by a class discussion on road accidents. If any students have been involved in an accident, they can tell the class about this. Usually students enjoy the chance to tell a dramatic true story that comes from their own experience. 2. Listen and answer questions Read the text to the class. Then students can answer the questions. Read the text a second time, giving students an opportunity to listen for any answers that they have missed the first time. 3. After listening Discuss the road signs with the class. You can extend this by looking at road signs around the school and explaining what they mean. Answers (Section F: Listening) Listen and answer questions (Student s Book p. 65) 1. six million 2. to ensure safe driving 3. HIV/Aids and malaria 4. threat/danger 5. the irresponsible behaviour of drivers After listening (Student s Book p. 65) 1. F 2. D 3. A 4. I 5. H 6. C 7. B 8. E 9. G G Grammar (Student s Book p. 66) Skills focus The passive Use the Study box notes to revise the passive voice. Remind students that the past participle form of the verbs is sometimes irregular. So designed is regular and is formed by adding ed. But kept is irregular. 27

5 Students can complete the exercises working alone. Answers (Section G: Grammar) Practice changing active to passive (Student s Book p. 66) (Note that the words in brackets are optional.) 1. The exam was conducted by them. 2. The order was given (by them). 3. The students were expelled (by them). 4. The roads were swept (by them). 5. All the food had been eaten (by them). 6. Application forms are being issued. 7. Potatoes are sold near the junction. 8. Our names were written down (by them). Practise past participles (Student s Book p. 66) Traffic regulations: designed, kept, expressed, seen, are set, are given, is limited, is prohibited, are made, applied, restrained, are obeyed, respected, seen Support This list of ten words is taken from the various texts in the unit. Use it as a spelling self-test for students to check their spelling. plane luggage travel flight airport traffic departure passenger reservation movement Answers: Test (Student s Book p. 67) 1. A or B 2. D 3. A 4. C 5. D 6. A 7. D 8. C 9. B 10. C 11. D 28