ADVANCED ENGLISH B2 Student Worksheet

Module 1 Travel & Tourism Reading

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Before You Read Words

A What do the words in bold mean? Circle the correct answers.
1. We recently participated in a guided tour of the new art museum, which we really enjoyed.
a. took part b. competed
2.
I loved China when I visited there the first time, but it was so different from my own country that I kept
looking at everything around me in amazement.
a. fear b. surprise
3. My brother is addicted to extreme sports and travels all over the world to do these dangerous activities.
He says the danger makes it more exciting.
a. is crazy about b. doesnt care about
4. We were told the hiking path was 10 miles long, but it extended for 20 miles.
a. stopped b. continued
5. If you want a great skiing vacation in Europe, I recommend going to the French Alps.
a. suggest b. dont suggest
6. From my balcony, the view of the green fields and little farmhouses is very picturesque.
a. ugly to look at b. pretty to look at
7. I walked carefully to the edge of the cliff to take a look at the sea below.
a. area of forest b. area of high rocks
8. After days of observation, a group of bird watchers saw the birds they had been hoping to see.
a. watching closely b. listening carefully

B What do you understand from the following sentences? Circle the correct answers.
1. Our tour guide told us that castles were built to protect the people who lived there by keeping their
enemies out.
a. Enemies are people who care about you. b. Enemies are people who want to hurt you.
2. Three cars were damaged in the accident, but luckily the accident wasnt fatal and people were only
lightly hurt.
a. Nobody was killed. b. People were killed.
3. Climbing mountains is physically difficult. So if youre planning a hike, you first need to get in shape.
a. You have to be physically fit. b. You will see mountains with different shapes.
4. Our tour was very demanding we got up early every morning and traveled all day.
a. The tour was difficult. b. The tour was easy.
5. Traveling to certain countries without a visa is illegal. You could get into trouble or be arrested.
a. It is allowed. b. It is not allowed.
6. Our tour was remarkable. Ill never forget it.
a. It was very good. b. There was nothing special about it.
7. Your concentration has to be very good to walk along this narrow bridge if you take one wrong step,
you will fall.
a. You have to pay attention. b. You dont have to pay attention.
8. When skydiving, you fall through the air until your parachute opens.
a. It helps you fall slowly. b. It makes you fall more quickly.

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ADVANCED ENGLISH B2
Module 1 Travel & Tourism
While You Read
You are going to read a magazine article about the amazing things some people have done at popular
tourist sites. Choose the answer (A, B, C, D) which you think fits best according to the text.
Beyond Sightseeing
Looking for a destination for your next vacation? If you
think youve been there, done that, then think again.
As Ive found out by reading different travel blogs, even
well-known tourist spots offer unusual activities for
5 travelers who are looking for something different.
Take the Empire State Building in New York City, for
example. Most sightseers reach the observation deck
at the top by using one of the buildings 73 elevators.
But not Mary Peters she ran up its 1,576 stairs!
10 Mary took part in the Empire State Building Run-Up,
the worlds oldest tower race. Every year, hundreds of
people ranging in age from 18 to 87 participate in this
challenging race. Despite all my previous training, it
was really hard, she writes about her experience. I
15 finished in 14 minutes and 23 seconds, almost placing
in the top 10. Only then did I allow myself to enjoy the
breathtaking view from the top.
Tall buildings certainly seem to attract tourists looking
for unusual activities. The twin Petronas Towers in
20 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, are among the tallest buildings
in the world. The average tourist stands looking up in
amazement at their great height, but George Harris, who
has his own blog, sees them as a personal challenge.
Hes addicted to BASE jumping skydiving from fixed
25 structures such as buildings, antennas, spans (bridges)
and earth (cliffs). BASE jumping is far more dangerous
than regular skydiving from a plane, he explains,
because you have only a few seconds to open your
parachute. Mistakes can be fatal and BASE jumping is
30 illegal in most places. The international BASE jumping
competition held at the Petronas Towers, however,
is perfectly legal. Every year for the past three years,
George has joined other experienced competitors there
and even though he hasnt won any prize money yet, he
35 says hell keep trying.
GLOSSARY observation deck a place at the top of a building to see the city
skydiving a sport, where a person jumps from an airplane with a parachute that opens seconds later
harnessed tied or attached
put my fears aside decided not to worry or be afraid
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Surprising as it may seem, bridges also provide
opportunities for adventure. Blogger Luke Graham
wrote about his recent tour of Australia, where he
joined the Sydney Harbour BridgeClimb adventure tour.
40 Rather than crossing the bridge in a conventional way,
this tour takes you up over the arch itself, high above
the traffic on the bridge. Participants are given special
BridgeSuits to put on over their clothes. Then they
are harnessed to a line which attaches them to each
45 other and to the bridge. I was petrified, Luke writes,
but I knew that the chances of getting injured were
very slim. So I put my fears aside as the effort of the
climb demanded my full concentration. After an hour
and a half of climbing, I found it thrilling to finally stand
50 on top of the arch, taking in the view of the sea and
the city below and around us. I highly recommend this
experience its a must for anyone visiting Sydney!
Even ancient sites offer a challenge. The Great Wall of
China, which was built hundreds of years ago entirely
55 by hand, extends for 6,400 kilometers. Built to keep
enemies from attacking, it is one of civilizations most
remarkable achievements. If youre looking for a
challenge and youre in excellent physical shape, you
can run in one of the marathons that take place at this
60 famous tourist site. Rita Swanson, for example, took
part in the Great Wall Marathon, which is an extremely
demanding 42-kilometer race with towers and steep,
open staircases. All in all, you have to climb 3,700 stairs!
According to Rita, its worth the effort. She writes: As
65 you are climbing, the dramatic beauty of the ancient
wall and the picturesque views of the countryside are
incredible. For me, this was the experience of a lifetime!
So, if you want to be more than a typical tourist on your
next trip, theres a lot you can do. Why dont you start
70 by looking at some travel blogs for ideas, just as I did?
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ADVANCED ENGLISH B2 Student Worksheet
Module 1 Travel & Tourism Reading
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STRATEGY To identify the topic of the text:  Read the title and first paragraph.
Skim the rest of the text.

1. Which of the following tells you what the article is about?

A. Looking for a destination for your next vacation? TIP Read the questions and match
B. If you think youve been there, done that, then think again. each question with the paragraph(s)
C. even well-known tourist spots offer unusual activities where you are likely to find the
answer. Then read each paragraph
D. start by looking at some travel blogs for ideas
more closely and answer.
2. What did Mary think about her experience?
A. The view from the top was disappointing.
B. She didnt have the time to enjoy the view.
C. She was sorry that she had trained so hard.
D. She found the climb hard, but worth the effort.
3. Why are the Petronas Towers mentioned in this text?
Questions 3-4 Look for the
A. They are among the tallest buildings in the world.
paragraph that focuses on Petronas
B. People gaze at these buildings in amazement. Towers and BASE jumping. The
C. An international BASE jumping competition takes place there. questions ask for reasons.
D. Jumping from the Petronas Towers can be fatal.
4. Why is BASE jumping more dangerous than skydiving?
A. It is done without a parachute.
B. It is not allowed in most places.
C. There is less time for the parachute to open.
D. People see it as more of a personal challenge.
5. What does each other refer to in lines 44-45?
A. participants
B. BridgeSuits
C. clothes
D. the line and the bridge
6. What is meant by the chances were very slim in lines 46-47?
A. the chances were better
B. there were few opportunities
C. it was very likely
D. it was very unlikely
7. What makes the Great Wall of China different from the other
sites mentioned in the text?
A. The wall extends for thousands of kilometers.
B. It is a landmark of historical importance.
C. The marathons taking place there are very demanding.
D. It has towers and steep, open staircases.
8. This article was written for people who
Question 8 This is a question about
A. enjoy beautiful views.
the purpose of the text. The first and
B. are interested in extreme sports. last paragraphs can help you.
C. want to visit well-known tourist sites.
D. like visiting popular spots but want something more.

Think About It
Why is the text called Beyond Sightseeing? Which of the experiences described in the text did you find most interesting?

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ADVANCED ENGLISH B2 Student Worksheet
Module 1 Travel & Tourism Reading
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After You Read Words

A There are different ways to say the same thing. Which pairs of sentences
have similar meanings? Which have different meanings? Similar Different

1. He highly respects his teacher.

He doesnt think his teacher is very good.

2. The directions we received were perfectly clear.

The directions were so good that we found our way very easily.

3. She did far better in this years race than in last years.
She did a lot better in this years race than in last years.

4. The view from the top of the mountain was breathtaking.

Climbing the mountain made it hard for me to breathe.

5. The adventure tour was thrilling and I did things Id never done before.
I did many new things on this exciting adventure tour.

B Circle the correct answers.

1. This wasnt a remarkable / conventional tour. We were taken to places that most people never visit.
2. In the summer, the temperature in Tokyo extends / ranges from 21C to 30C.
3. Our vacation in Alaska was the experience of a lifetime / civilization.
4. Even people who know New York City very well find it entirely / perfectly different when seeing it from the
observation deck at the top of the Empire State Building.
5. Tomorrows marathon will be a challenge / competition for all the runners because it is going to be very hot.
6. If you are injured / petrified of being in small spaces, its not a good idea for you to enter the caves.

Word Expansion
A WORD BUILDING Complete the chart using words from Beyond Sightseeing.

Verb Noun Adjective

observe 1

2
participation / participant

challenge challenge 3

amaze 4
amazing
5
compete 6
competitive

injure injury 7

8
recommendation recommended
9
extension extensive

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ADVANCED ENGLISH B2 Student Worksheet
Module 1 Travel & Tourism Reading
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B Complete the sentences with words from Exercise A. Make any necessary changes.
1. The in the marathon usually range in age from 18 to 65.
2. The view from the top of the mountain always me.
3. Hes not a person, but he likes to take part in sports for fun.
4. We built an onto our house and now we have an extra room.
5. Try not to yourself with that sharp knife.
6. She enjoys the of learning and doing new things.
7. I visited Athens following a friends .
8. What did you while doing the experiment?

C 
EXPRESSIONS WITH TAKE Look at how expressions with take are used.

The word take can be used in different ways to form expressions. Notice how take is used
in Beyond Sightseeing.
Mary took part in the Empire State Building Run-Up, the worlds oldest tower race. (was part of)

 you can run in one of the marathons that take place at this famous tourist site. (happen)

HERE IS A LIST OF EXPRESSIONS WITH TAKE AND THEIR DEFINITIONS:

take a risk: do something even if it may lead to something unpleasant or dangerous
take advantage of: make good use of
take care of: be responsible for something
take (somebody / something) for granted: fail to notice or appreciate someone or something
take into account: consider, think carefully about
take part: be involved in something
take place: happen
take your breath away: be very surprising or beautiful

Complete the sentences using the expressions above. Make any necessary changes.
1. The conference this year will in Florida.
2. We shouldnt our planet . We have
to protect the environment.
3. Before you decide on a bicycle tour, you should the level of difficulty.
4. The view from the 86th floor will its absolutely amazing!
5. My friend will all the arrangements for the trip.
6. Are you going to in the New York City Marathon this year?
7. Arent you by putting all your money into the business?
8. They the good weather and went on a hike.

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ADVANCED ENGLISH B2 Student Worksheet
Module 1 Travel & Tourism Grammar 1
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Present Tenses
The article Beyond Sightseeing includes many A Complete the sentences. Use Present Simple or
sentences using Present Tenses. Present Continuous. Then match each sentence
The chart below shows more sentences using to the correct use (a-g).
Present Tenses. Pay attention to how these tenses
are used and how the verbs are formed. 1. They are moving (move) to the city
next month. f
Present Simple base form of verb (-s /-es)
2. He (visit) his parents
Every year, hundreds of people participate in the event.
every summer.
a. habits or facts
3. The flight (take off)
b. telling a story or joke; describing a sporting event
at 6 a.m.
c. future timetables and schedules

Present Continuous am / is / are + verb-ing 4. What (happen)?

I hear a lot of noise.
I am waiting at the entrance. When will you get here?
5. His brother (always
d. actions happening at the time of speaking
tease) him.
e. temporary actions or situations over a longer period
f. future arrangements 6. He kicks the ball and
g. actions that happen often and are annoying (with (score) a goal! Its 1-0!
always, constantly and forever)
7. She (work) in New York
Present Perfect Simple have / has + past participle this year.
This was the most difficult race I have ever run.

h.  completed actions in the past which are still B Complete the sentences. Use Present Perfect
relevant Simple or Present Perfect Continuous. Then
i. actions that happened several times in the past match each sentence to the correct use (h-m).
j. used with superlatives and expressions like
1. This is the most beautiful sight I
the best, the first / second time, etc.
(ever see)!
k. to announce recent news
2. They (just win) a free
Present Perfect Continuous have / has been + verb-ing
trip to Alaska!
They have been planning this trip for months.
3. You look hot and tired.
l. actions that started in the past and continue into
(you / run)?
the present (often with for or since)
m. recently finished, longer action that influences the 4. Jake (break) his leg, so
present he cant go on the hike.
Stative Verbs
5. She (study) since I woke
I understand why some people might not enjoy that up this morning.
activity.
6. How many times
describe states, not actions, and are not usually used
(he / go) abroad?
in the continuous form
can be used in Present Continuous when their
meaning indicates action

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ADVANCED ENGLISH B2 Student Worksheet
Module 1 Travel & Tourism Grammar 1
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C Choose the correct answers.

1. He to check into a hotel closer to the city center.
a. has just decided b. is deciding c. decides
2. They about their achievements. Its so annoying.
a. are boasting b. are always boasting c. have boasted
3. We always go to that restaurant because it a special childrens menu.
a. has offered b. offers c. is offering
4. Ships from this port since the 16th century.
a. sail b. are sailing c. have been sailing
5. In my opinion, this is the best travel guide that I .
a. have ever used b. have been using c. am using
6. We to Australia next month.
a. move b. are moving c. have moved
7. The students for the concert for weeks.
a. practice b. are practicing c. have been practicing
8. In the end, the hero the city from the monster.
a. saves b. is saving c. has saved

D Complete each pair of responses with the correct present form of the verbs given.

work
1. Lisa looks stressed out.
a. Thats not surprising because she very hard lately.
b. She always hard. Thats the way she is.

think
2. I havent finished my project yet.
a. I my teacher will be angry.
b. I about staying up late to finish it.

walk
3. Are you as tired as I am?
a. Of course! We just over 10 kilometers.
b. Of course! We for hours and still havent reached the river.

have
4. Have you seen Matthew recently?
a. No, but we lunch together tomorrow.
b. No, because he very little free time these days.

build
5. Our town is changing all the time.
a. Yes. They a new shopping center in our neighborhood.
b. Yes. They a lot of new houses here recently.

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ADVANCED ENGLISH B2 Student Worksheet
Module 1 Travel & Tourism Grammar 2
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Prepositions of Time, Place and Movement

The article Beyond Sightseeing includes many sentences with prepositions of time, place and movement.
At, in, on and other prepositions can be used to show time and place.
Up, across, through and other prepositions can be used to show movement.

A Complete the chart. Add the correct prepositions to form the phrases.
noon
MondaySeptember June 22 6 a.m. 2016 2 oclock and no later

Prepositions of Time Examples

1
at noon
at: with specific times
2

in: with months and years

4

on: with days and dates

6

by + specific time: not later than 7

B Complete the chart. Add the correct prepositions to form the phrases.
two friends the river the left work the corner, turn right New York
all the tourists Australia

Prepositions of Place Examples

at: with specific places; before a noun to

1
at work
show position 2

in: with names of towns, cities and countries

4

on: for a particular place or position

6

between: for two things or points 7

among: for a number of things or points 8

C Complete the chart. Add the correct prepositions to form the phrases.
climb a ladder drive the hotel walk the market run the street

Prepositions of Movement Examples

up: to a higher place 1
climb up a ladder
across: from one side to the other side 2

through: from one end to the other end 3

towards: in the direction of 4

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ADVANCED ENGLISH B2 Student Worksheet
Module 1 Travel & Tourism Grammar 2
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D Cross out the word or phrase that cannot be used with the preposition.
1. at: the museum basketball practice the corner the shelf school
2. in: the building his office Los Angeles the bag the way to
3. on: the left the park Fifth Avenue the wall the tenth floor
4. up: the corner the ladder the stairs the mountain the tower
5. along: the coast the crowd the path the river the street
6. through: the tunnel the red light the window the door the right

E Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.

out of throughatintotowardsonbetweenover
1. We often take the path the woods.
2. We met a party last week.
3. The park is our house and the school.
4. We hung the picture the wall in the bedroom.
5. The gate was locked, so I climbed the fence.
6. The car was coming us as we crossed the street.
7. When it started to rain, we ran the nearest store.
8. They were surprised when they opened the box and a puppy jumped it.

F Complete the sentences with suitable prepositions. There may be more than one correct answer.
1. The birds flew the lake.
2. They spent hours walking the mall, but they didnt buy anything.
3. The road begins in the city center and continues all the coast.
4. Its easy to walk right the public library without noticing it.
5. Lets eat at the picnic table the trees.
6. The office is open five days a week 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
7. Please move your books. They are my way.
8. They arrived just time for lunch.
9. We had a lot to talk about dinner because we hadnt seen each other for months.
10. It will be too late to go out the time you get back from work.

G Complete the text with the correct prepositions. There may be more than one correct answer.

Many people who choose France as a destination for a vacation spend at least a few days
1
Paris. They may begin by walking 2 its busy
shopping avenue, the Champs-lyses, or sailing 3 its well-known river,
the Seine. One of the best known tourist spots 4 the city is the Eiffel Tower.
Visitors usually take the elevator to go up to the top, where they can enjoy the view of the whole
city. When we were there 5 April last year, we stayed 6
a small hotel 7 a quiet street 8 a small park. We
had a room 9
the second floor from where we could see Notre Dame,
which was just one kilometer away. If we decide to go again this year, well have to book tickets
10
the end of the month before they go up in price.

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ADVANCED ENGLISH B2 Student Worksheet
Module 1 Travel & Tourism Listening
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STRATEGY Read the questions carefully and highlight the keywords so you know what to listen for.

A Podcast
A You will hear a podcast about a visit to Machu Picchu. Look at the picture of Machu Picchu.
What do you know about it?

B Listen to the podcast and circle the correct answers.

TIP Dont worry if you miss an
1. When did the speaker become interested in Machu Picchu? answer the first time you listen. Go
A. when it became a World Heritage Site on to the next question.
B. after learning about the Lost City of the Incas
C. when he saw a picture of it by chance
2. What is the mystery connected to Machu Picchu?
Question 2 The keyword mystery
A. why the people who lived there disappeared
appears in the recording and is a
B. why its called the Lost City of the Incas clue that the answer is coming.
C. why it was named a World Heritage Site
3. You have to be in good shape to visit Machu Picchu because
A. its 2,400 meters above sea level.
B. there are a lot of steps.
C. there are no streets there.
4. Regarding the Incan architecture, no one knows
A. exactly how ancient it is.
B. why the stones are so close together.
C. how the Incas got the giant stones up there.
5. How long did people live in Machu Picchu?
A. for hundreds of years Question 5 The speaker doesnt say
B. until the king died how long people lived there. You
have to listen for when they left.
C. for about a hundred years
6. Most historians think the city was deserted because
A. the people became ill and died.
B. there wasnt enough water.
C. the people didnt have a king.
7. The speaker mentions the illegal bridge to show
A. that tourists can now reach the site easily.
B. why Machu Picchu is the most visited site in Peru.
C. how greedy people may be ruining the site.

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ADVANCED ENGLISH B2 Student Worksheet
Module 1 Travel & Tourism Speaking
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Comparing Pictures
TIP Specify which picture you are talking
A What types of vacation do you like? What activities about, or make it clear that you are talking
do you enjoy when you are on vacation? about both pictures.

B 
COMPARING AND SPECULATING Look at pictures A
A and B. Match each question to an answer to create
a dialogue. Pay attention to the expressions in bold.
Then practice the dialogue with a partner.
1. What do both pictures show?
2. Why do you think the people chose these activities?
3. What is different about the pictures?
4. What are they enjoying?
a. One difference is that in the first picture, the
people are in the city, while in the second picture,
they are outdoors in nature. B
b. It seems that the people in the first picture
wanted to shop for souvenirs, while the people in
the second picture probably wanted to get away
from the crowds and have a more active vacation.
c. In the first picture, the people are enjoying the
local culture, whereas in the second picture, they
are enjoying the fresh air and the adventure.
d. Both pictures show people having new
experiences on vacation. Another similarity is that
the people are doing something with a friend.

C
C 
TOPIC VOCABULARY Look at pictures C and D. Which
of the following words and expressions would you use
to describe each of the pictures? What other words can
you use?
ancient ruins learn about different
cultures
build friendships
learn about the past
experience something
new looking for action
explore the unknown seek challenges D

get away from it all visit famous landmarks

D 
YOUR TASK Compare the two pictures. Say what you
think people enjoy about visiting these places. Use some
of the words and expressions from Exercises B and C.

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ADVANCED ENGLISH B2 Student Worksheet
Module 1 Travel & Tourism Writing
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An Article
A WORKING WITH A MODEL
1. Where do you read articles in magazines, newspapers or online?
2. What are you looking for when you read an article?

information about a topic something to pass the time

interesting facts what celebrities are doing and thinking
an inside view of someones life research findings on a new subject
new opinions good ideas for travel or hobbies
3. Skim the model article. Who do you think it is written for?

PLAN Great Tourist Destinations in San Francisco

Paragraph 1 Im lucky enough to live in San Francisco, one of the most exciting cities in
1 the world. There are loads of popular tourist attractions in the San Francisco
area that are worth visiting.

One of the most well-known neighborhoods is Chinatown. In this part of

Paragraph 2 the city there are so many Chinese shops and restaurants that its like being
2 in China! Theres such a lively atmosphere that its exciting just to wander
around. Its also a great place to buy presents and souvenirs because you
can find some real bargains.

Paragraph 3 The second place that is a must for tourists is the island of Alcatraz, where
3
you can visit the old prison which has featured in several Hollywood films.
If you arent really interested in walking around old buildings, dont worry!
Alcatraz is such a fascinating place that you definitely wont get bored.

Paragraph 4 Chinatown and Alcatraz shouldnt be missed. They offer a taste of life in the
4 city and a thrilling trip back in time at one of the most famous landmarks in
the United States.

B GETTING ORGANIZED
1. The model article is made up of four paragraphs. In the above plan, label (a-d) the paragraph that
a. sums up why the writer thinks these places are the best to visit.
b. describes another place of interest in the area.
c. gives a brief description of the area the writer lives in.
d. describes one place of interest in the area.
2. In which paragraph would each of these sentences fit in the article?
a. Chinatown is one of the top tourist attractions in San Francisco.
b. They are both wonderful destinations for people of all ages.
c. San Francisco is well-known for its historic and colorful sites.

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ADVANCED ENGLISH B2 Student Worksheet
Module 1 Travel & Tourism Writing
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STRATEGY To make your article more interesting, start with a good opening and use adjectives to describe details.

C IMPROVING YOUR STYLE 2. Look at the Topic Vocabulary. Describe each

of the places listed below with at least one
 RITING A GOOD OPENING A good opening
W
adjective. Use as many as you can.
gets the readers attention.
building bridgehouse
1. How did the writer get the readers attention?
museum parkwaterfront
a. with a question
c. with an interesting fact
b. with a quote d. with a personal comment
E 
YOUR TASK Write an article in 140-190 words.
USING ADJECTIVES Writers use adjectives to
 Use the useful expressions to help you.
make their descriptions more interesting.
2. Find and circle as many adjectives as you can You see the following announcement
in the model article. in a travel magazine.

D TOPIC VOCABULARY
CITIES TO VISIT
charming (adj) romantic (adj)
Write an article about two places in your city
constantly changing spectacular (adj)
that would be interesting to visit.
delightful (adj) surprisingly varied
We will publish the best articles next month.
elegant (adj) well-known (adj)
outstanding (adj) world-class (adj)
Write your article.

1. Complete the sentences with the words below.

charming world-classromantic
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
surprisingly varied constantly changing
a. We loved the market because it was Another great thing Did you know that ...?
you could get about ... Have you ever ...?
everything from fruit and vegetables to Believe it or not, ... It was exciting to ...
jewelry and sunglasses.
b. My boyfriend and I celebrated our anniversary
at a restaurant where there was a band
playing popular love songs. It was very
.
c. They stayed at a bed
and breakfast in upstate New York. It was very
pleasant and cozy and the owners made them
feel at home.
d. When we travel, we only stay at
hotels because quality
and service are very important to us.
e. The neighborhood I used to live in is a
place. Whenever I go
back, theres a new store or restaurant.

CHECKLIST

1. I followed the plan. 4. I used appropriate vocabulary.

2. I wrote a good opening. 5. I checked my spelling and grammar.
3. I used adjectives to describe the places. 6. I described the places and explained why I
recommended them.

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ADVANCED ENGLISH B2 Student Worksheet
Module 1 Travel & Tourism Assessing Your Learning
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A Check (3) whether you know the meanings of the words and phrases you learned in this module.
Use a dictionary to find the meanings of words and phrases you still dont know.

READING SPEAKING
WORDS AND EXPRESSIONS FROM THE TEXT COMPARING AND SPECULATING
addicted (adj) illegal (adj) Another similarity is
breathtaking (adj) in shape Both pictures show
civilization (n) lifetime (n) In the first picture,
cliff (n) parachute (n) It seems that
concentration (n) participate (v) One difference is that
conventional (adj) perfectly (adv) probably (adv)
demanding (adj) petrified (adj) whereas (conj)
enemy (n) picturesque (adj) TOPIC VOCABULARY
entirely (adv) range (v)
ancient ruins
far (adv) remarkable (adj)
build friendships
fatal (adj) thrilling (adj)
experience something new
highly (adv)
explore the unknown
get away from it all
WORD EXPANSION learn about different cultures
Word Building learn about the past
looking for action
Verb Noun Adjective
seek challenges
amaze amazement amazing
visit archeological sites
challenge challenge challenging

competition / WRITING
compete competitive
competitor
TOPIC VOCABULARY
extend extension extensive
charming (adj) romantic (adj)
injure injury injured constantly changing spectacular (adj)
observe observation --- delightful (adj) surprisingly varied
elegant (adj) well-known (adj)
participation /
participate --- outstanding (adj) world-class (adj)
participant

recommend recommendation recommended

USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

Expressions with take Another great thing about ...

Believe it or not, ...
take a risk take into account
Did you know that ...?
take advantage of take part
Have you ever ...?
take care of take place
It was exciting to ...
take for granted take your breath away

B These are the grammar topics you learned in this module. Check (3) those you
feel you know well and those you need to practice more.

PRESENT TENSES PREPOSITIONS OF TIME, PLACE AND MOVEMENT

know well need to practice know well need to practice

For further practice, go to the Grammar Index.

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