June 2022 - Cambridge English Teaching Activities
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This month we wanted to celebrate the arrival of the summer with activities about holidays and travel. Our B2 First students and C1 Advanced students will read about jobs that involve travelling and consider the advantages and disadvantages of this. Our B1 Preliminary and B2 First students will look...
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June 2022
This month we wanted to celebrate the arrival of the summer with activities about holidays and
travel. Our B2 First students and C1 Advanced students will read about jobs that involve
travelling and consider the advantages and disadvantages of this. Our B1 Preliminary and B2
First students will look at options for holiday activities around the UK. Finally, our young learners
will talk about summer and compare their ideas of a perfect holiday. Happy teaching!
1.Travelling for a living ………….……………………………………………………………… …………………….2
2.Choosing a holiday…………………………………………………………………………………………… ……….6
3.Going on a summer holiday……………………………………………………………………………… …….10
4.References…………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………13
June 2022
This month we wanted to celebrate the arrival of the summer with activities about holidays and
travel. Our B2 First students and C1 Advanced students will read about jobs that involve
travelling and consider the advantages and disadvantages of this. Our B1 Preliminary and B2
First students will look at options for holiday activities around the UK. Finally, our young learners
will talk about summer and compare their ideas of a perfect holiday. Happy teaching!
1.Travelling for a living ………….……………………………………………………………… …………………….2
2.Choosing a holiday…………………………………………………………………………………………… ……….6
3.Going on a summer holiday……………………………………………………………………………… …….10
4.References…………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………13
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1.Travelling for a living
Level: B2 First / C1 Advanced
Skills: Speaking, Reading and Writing
Interaction: individual and whole class activity
Time: 55 minutes
Warm up (10’) – whole class activity
• Do you / would you like to travel as part of your job?
• What would be your dream job?
• If you could travel to any country in the world, where would you go?
• If you could move to another country, where would you choose to move to?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of travelling for work?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in another country?
Reading (15’) – individual activity
You will read about four people who travel as part of their jobs. For questions 1 – 10, choose
from the options (A – D). The options may be chosen more than once.
Which person
1. thinks their language skills are important for their job?
2. decided they wanted to change their career?
3. found working to deadlines difficult?
4. talks about the perception that others have of their job?
5. is motivated by the opportunity to help people at work?
6. was not chosen for their job the first time they applied?
7. mentions that they will visit several different countries in 2022?
8. doesn’t travel to tourist destinations?
9. thinks aspects of their childhood helped them to get their job?
10. needs to find out important details about the area surrounding their accommodation?
A. The first time Sebastian applied for a role that would send him to every destination on The
New York Times’ “Places to Go” list he didn’t get the job. A year later he applied again and was
chosen for the position. In 2019, Sebastian travelled to a new destination every week — from
Bulgaria to Qatar and Uzbekistan to Vietnam. The job required writing articles, posting on
social media and shooting photographs and videos. “I often say it was one of the greatest
experiences of my life … but also the hardest,” he said. “I didn’t have a day off for a whole
year, and the constant pressure of deadlines was hard to cope with.” He mostly credits luck for
getting the job, but he believes his upbringing and enthusiasm for travel helped. His father is
from India and his mother is Colombian, and he grew up in places like Hong Kong, Australia,
India and Indonesia.
B. Stewart started out in the yachting industry as a chef in 1998, and immediately fell in love
with the lifestyle, work and travel. After a year and a half of cooking, he made a career switch.
He decided he wanted to get his licence and become a captain. According to Stewart, captains
do a bit of everything from trip planning and accounting to HR duties for the crew and golf
1.Travelling for a living
Level: B2 First / C1 Advanced
Skills: Speaking, Reading and Writing
Interaction: individual and whole class activity
Time: 55 minutes
Warm up (10’) – whole class activity
• Do you / would you like to travel as part of your job?
• What would be your dream job?
• If you could travel to any country in the world, where would you go?
• If you could move to another country, where would you choose to move to?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of travelling for work?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in another country?
Reading (15’) – individual activity
You will read about four people who travel as part of their jobs. For questions 1 – 10, choose
from the options (A – D). The options may be chosen more than once.
Which person
1. thinks their language skills are important for their job?
2. decided they wanted to change their career?
3. found working to deadlines difficult?
4. talks about the perception that others have of their job?
5. is motivated by the opportunity to help people at work?
6. was not chosen for their job the first time they applied?
7. mentions that they will visit several different countries in 2022?
8. doesn’t travel to tourist destinations?
9. thinks aspects of their childhood helped them to get their job?
10. needs to find out important details about the area surrounding their accommodation?
A. The first time Sebastian applied for a role that would send him to every destination on The
New York Times’ “Places to Go” list he didn’t get the job. A year later he applied again and was
chosen for the position. In 2019, Sebastian travelled to a new destination every week — from
Bulgaria to Qatar and Uzbekistan to Vietnam. The job required writing articles, posting on
social media and shooting photographs and videos. “I often say it was one of the greatest
experiences of my life … but also the hardest,” he said. “I didn’t have a day off for a whole
year, and the constant pressure of deadlines was hard to cope with.” He mostly credits luck for
getting the job, but he believes his upbringing and enthusiasm for travel helped. His father is
from India and his mother is Colombian, and he grew up in places like Hong Kong, Australia,
India and Indonesia.
B. Stewart started out in the yachting industry as a chef in 1998, and immediately fell in love
with the lifestyle, work and travel. After a year and a half of cooking, he made a career switch.
He decided he wanted to get his licence and become a captain. According to Stewart, captains
do a bit of everything from trip planning and accounting to HR duties for the crew and golf
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of living
and working abroad?
• Speaking a different language
• Career prospects
• Family and friends
bookings for guests. ″We endure long days, and sometimes weeks without days off,” he said,
but “I couldn’t imagine doing this … and not loving it.” Stewart expects to travel for nine
months in 2022. He’s already moved from the Caribbean to Central America and Mexico. From
the West Coast of the United States, he’ll go to British Columbia and on to southeast Alaska,
then fly to Florida and finish the year in the Bahamas.
C. Amy works for a UK-based luxury travel and villas company. She travels from London to Italy
to evaluate new homes. During a recent trip, she travelled from Milan to Lake Como, down to
Tuscany, then further south to the towns of Amalfi and Positano. Her next trip is to Puglia,
“because it’s beautiful and rugged and really popular at the moment,” she says. Amy analyses
everything from the pool to the size of the beds. She says she needs to know whether there
are cats on the estate, whether there is a dirt track making it more difficult to get to the villa
and where the sun rises and sets. Amy often stays in the villas and also explores local areas, so
she can advise on restaurants, boat rentals and new services. “I think people think it’s all
glamorous [but] it’s a lot of work,” she says.
D. Sandra is a communications specialist for the United Nations. Her job doesn’t take her to
typical travel spots and her work trips are anything but overnighters. She has lived and worked
in many countries around the world and says that each place has its cultural highlights and
warmth. Her roles last from several months to years. Originally from New York, she speaks five
languages and says her language abilities are partly why she’s been urgently deployed to cover
humanitarian crises. “At night, I type until I can’t keep my eyes open any longer, and then start
again at 6am the next day,” she said. Sandra says that she feels “driven to support those in
greatest need,” and that “the most meaningful part of humanitarian communications is to
provide a platform for people to tell their stories”.
Adapted from CNBC (2022).
Follow up (30’) – individual
Your class has listened to a debate about the advantages and disadvantages of living and
working abroad. You have made the notes below:
Write an essay discussing two of the points in your notes. You should explain whether living
and working abroad has more advantages or disadvantages. You may, if you wish, make use of
the opinions expressed in the discussion, but you should use your own words as far as
possible.
Some opinions expressed in the debate:
“It can be difficult to live in a country where
you don’t speak the language”
“Learning a new language and living in a
different country can give you better job
prospects”.
“If I lived abroad, I would miss my family
and friends”.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of living
and working abroad?
• Speaking a different language
• Career prospects
• Family and friends
bookings for guests. ″We endure long days, and sometimes weeks without days off,” he said,
but “I couldn’t imagine doing this … and not loving it.” Stewart expects to travel for nine
months in 2022. He’s already moved from the Caribbean to Central America and Mexico. From
the West Coast of the United States, he’ll go to British Columbia and on to southeast Alaska,
then fly to Florida and finish the year in the Bahamas.
C. Amy works for a UK-based luxury travel and villas company. She travels from London to Italy
to evaluate new homes. During a recent trip, she travelled from Milan to Lake Como, down to
Tuscany, then further south to the towns of Amalfi and Positano. Her next trip is to Puglia,
“because it’s beautiful and rugged and really popular at the moment,” she says. Amy analyses
everything from the pool to the size of the beds. She says she needs to know whether there
are cats on the estate, whether there is a dirt track making it more difficult to get to the villa
and where the sun rises and sets. Amy often stays in the villas and also explores local areas, so
she can advise on restaurants, boat rentals and new services. “I think people think it’s all
glamorous [but] it’s a lot of work,” she says.
D. Sandra is a communications specialist for the United Nations. Her job doesn’t take her to
typical travel spots and her work trips are anything but overnighters. She has lived and worked
in many countries around the world and says that each place has its cultural highlights and
warmth. Her roles last from several months to years. Originally from New York, she speaks five
languages and says her language abilities are partly why she’s been urgently deployed to cover
humanitarian crises. “At night, I type until I can’t keep my eyes open any longer, and then start
again at 6am the next day,” she said. Sandra says that she feels “driven to support those in
greatest need,” and that “the most meaningful part of humanitarian communications is to
provide a platform for people to tell their stories”.
Adapted from CNBC (2022).
Follow up (30’) – individual
Your class has listened to a debate about the advantages and disadvantages of living and
working abroad. You have made the notes below:
Write an essay discussing two of the points in your notes. You should explain whether living
and working abroad has more advantages or disadvantages. You may, if you wish, make use of
the opinions expressed in the discussion, but you should use your own words as far as
possible.
Some opinions expressed in the debate:
“It can be difficult to live in a country where
you don’t speak the language”
“Learning a new language and living in a
different country can give you better job
prospects”.
“If I lived abroad, I would miss my family
and friends”.
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Key
1. thinks their language skills are important for their job? D
2. decided they wanted to change their career? B
3. found working to deadlines difficult? A
4. talks about the perception that others have of their job? C
5. is motivated by the opportunity to help people at work? D
6. was not chosen for their job the first time they applied? A
7. mentions that they will visit several different countries in 2022? B
8. doesn’t travel to tourist destinations? D
9. thinks aspects of their childhood helped them to get their job? A
10. needs to find out important details about the area surrounding their accommodation?
C
A. The first time Sebastian applied for a role that would send him to every destination on The
New York Times’ “Places to Go” list he didn’t get the job. A year later he applied again and was
chosen for the position. In 2019, Sebastian travelled to a new destination every week — from
Bulgaria to Qatar and Uzbekistan to Vietnam. The job required writing articles, posting on
social media and shooting photographs and videos. “I often say it was one of the greatest
experiences of my life … but also the hardest,” he said. “I didn’t have a day off for a whole
year, and the constant pressure of deadlines was hard to cope with.” He mostly credits luck for
getting the job, but he believes his upbringing and enthusiasm for travel helped. His father is
from India and his mother is Colombian, and he grew up in places like Hong Kong, Australia,
India and Indonesia.
B. Stewart started out in the yachting industry as a chef in 1998, and immediately fell in love
with the lifestyle, work and travel. After a year and a half of cooking, he made a career switch.
He decided he wanted to get his licence and become a captain. According to Stewart, captains
do a bit of everything from trip planning and accounting to HR duties for the crew and golf
bookings for guests. ″We endure long days, and sometimes weeks without days off,” he said,
but “I couldn’t imagine doing this … and not loving it.” Stewart expects to travel for nine
months in 2022. He’s already moved from the Caribbean to Central America and Mexico. From
the West Coast of the United States, he’ll go to British Columbia and on to southeast Alaska,
then fly to Florida and finish the year in the Bahamas.
C. Amy works for a UK-based luxury travel and villas company. She travels from London to Italy
to evaluate new homes. During a recent trip, she travelled from Milan to Lake Como, down to
Tuscany, then further south to the towns of Amalfi and Positano. Her next trip is to Puglia
“because it’s beautiful and rugged and really popular at the moment” she says. Amy analyses
everything from the pool to the size of the beds. She says she needs to know whether there
are cats on the estate, whether there is a dirt track making it more difficult to get to the villa
and where the sun rises and sets. Amy often stays in the villas and also explores local areas, so
she can advise on restaurants, boat rentals and new services. “I think people think it’s all
glamorous [but] it’s a lot of work,” she says.
D. Sandra is a communications specialist for the United Nations. Her job doesn’t take her to
typical travel spots and her work trips are anything but overnighters. She has lived and worked
in many countries around the world and says that each place has its cultural highlights and
Key
1. thinks their language skills are important for their job? D
2. decided they wanted to change their career? B
3. found working to deadlines difficult? A
4. talks about the perception that others have of their job? C
5. is motivated by the opportunity to help people at work? D
6. was not chosen for their job the first time they applied? A
7. mentions that they will visit several different countries in 2022? B
8. doesn’t travel to tourist destinations? D
9. thinks aspects of their childhood helped them to get their job? A
10. needs to find out important details about the area surrounding their accommodation?
C
A. The first time Sebastian applied for a role that would send him to every destination on The
New York Times’ “Places to Go” list he didn’t get the job. A year later he applied again and was
chosen for the position. In 2019, Sebastian travelled to a new destination every week — from
Bulgaria to Qatar and Uzbekistan to Vietnam. The job required writing articles, posting on
social media and shooting photographs and videos. “I often say it was one of the greatest
experiences of my life … but also the hardest,” he said. “I didn’t have a day off for a whole
year, and the constant pressure of deadlines was hard to cope with.” He mostly credits luck for
getting the job, but he believes his upbringing and enthusiasm for travel helped. His father is
from India and his mother is Colombian, and he grew up in places like Hong Kong, Australia,
India and Indonesia.
B. Stewart started out in the yachting industry as a chef in 1998, and immediately fell in love
with the lifestyle, work and travel. After a year and a half of cooking, he made a career switch.
He decided he wanted to get his licence and become a captain. According to Stewart, captains
do a bit of everything from trip planning and accounting to HR duties for the crew and golf
bookings for guests. ″We endure long days, and sometimes weeks without days off,” he said,
but “I couldn’t imagine doing this … and not loving it.” Stewart expects to travel for nine
months in 2022. He’s already moved from the Caribbean to Central America and Mexico. From
the West Coast of the United States, he’ll go to British Columbia and on to southeast Alaska,
then fly to Florida and finish the year in the Bahamas.
C. Amy works for a UK-based luxury travel and villas company. She travels from London to Italy
to evaluate new homes. During a recent trip, she travelled from Milan to Lake Como, down to
Tuscany, then further south to the towns of Amalfi and Positano. Her next trip is to Puglia
“because it’s beautiful and rugged and really popular at the moment” she says. Amy analyses
everything from the pool to the size of the beds. She says she needs to know whether there
are cats on the estate, whether there is a dirt track making it more difficult to get to the villa
and where the sun rises and sets. Amy often stays in the villas and also explores local areas, so
she can advise on restaurants, boat rentals and new services. “I think people think it’s all
glamorous [but] it’s a lot of work,” she says.
D. Sandra is a communications specialist for the United Nations. Her job doesn’t take her to
typical travel spots and her work trips are anything but overnighters. She has lived and worked
in many countries around the world and says that each place has its cultural highlights and
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warmth. Her roles last from several months to years. Originally from New York, she speaks five
languages and says her language abilities are partly why she’s been urgently deployed to cover
humanitarian crises. “At night, I type until I can’t keep my eyes open any longer, and then start
again at 6am the next day,” she said. Sandra says that she feels “driven to support those in
greatest need,” and that “the most meaningful part of humanitarian communications is to
provide a platform for people to tell their stories”.
warmth. Her roles last from several months to years. Originally from New York, she speaks five
languages and says her language abilities are partly why she’s been urgently deployed to cover
humanitarian crises. “At night, I type until I can’t keep my eyes open any longer, and then start
again at 6am the next day,” she said. Sandra says that she feels “driven to support those in
greatest need,” and that “the most meaningful part of humanitarian communications is to
provide a platform for people to tell their stories”.
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2. Choosing a holiday
Level: B1 Preliminary
Skills: Speaking, Reading and Writing
Interaction: whole class and individual activity
Time: 40 minutes
Warm up (10’) – whole class activity
• What activities do you enjoy when you go on holiday?
• What did you do on your last holiday? Where did you go?
• What plans do you have for this summer?
• Do you like to try new sports or challenges during your holidays?
• If you could try any new challenge, what would it be?
Reading (15’) – individual activity
You will read eight texts about different activities that a travel company offers around Britain.
Read the comments from customers below and decide which holiday would be most suitable
for each person.
1. Paula is interested in learning a new skill during her holidays. She would
like to take a course, but isn’t sure which one to take. She likes
walking and admiring the beautiful scenery and nature when she goes on
holiday. She doesn’t like water sports and prefers to visit the countryside
rather than the beach.
2. David has never visited the UK before and wants to see lots of different
places. He has lots of free time and would like to take a long trip for two
weeks or more. He also likes nature, sight-seeing and learning new skills.
He doesn’t enjoy camping or going to the mountains, he prefers the coast.
3. Andy is excited to try more water sports at the beach this summer. He
tried canoeing last year and would like to try something new this year. He
also loves camping and wants to spend summer evenings around the
campfire.
4. Hannah is interested in sports like cycling and yoga. She doesn’t have
much free time and is looking for a weekend trip. She prefers to spend
the holidays in the mountains rather than at the beach or in the
countryside. She doesn’t enjoy camping and wants to stay in a nice hotel.
5.Emma likes going on holiday to the beach more than to the mountains
or the countryside. She enjoys water sports, but doesn´t like sailing or
travelling by boat. She wants to sleep in a nice hotel and eat great food.
2. Choosing a holiday
Level: B1 Preliminary
Skills: Speaking, Reading and Writing
Interaction: whole class and individual activity
Time: 40 minutes
Warm up (10’) – whole class activity
• What activities do you enjoy when you go on holiday?
• What did you do on your last holiday? Where did you go?
• What plans do you have for this summer?
• Do you like to try new sports or challenges during your holidays?
• If you could try any new challenge, what would it be?
Reading (15’) – individual activity
You will read eight texts about different activities that a travel company offers around Britain.
Read the comments from customers below and decide which holiday would be most suitable
for each person.
1. Paula is interested in learning a new skill during her holidays. She would
like to take a course, but isn’t sure which one to take. She likes
walking and admiring the beautiful scenery and nature when she goes on
holiday. She doesn’t like water sports and prefers to visit the countryside
rather than the beach.
2. David has never visited the UK before and wants to see lots of different
places. He has lots of free time and would like to take a long trip for two
weeks or more. He also likes nature, sight-seeing and learning new skills.
He doesn’t enjoy camping or going to the mountains, he prefers the coast.
3. Andy is excited to try more water sports at the beach this summer. He
tried canoeing last year and would like to try something new this year. He
also loves camping and wants to spend summer evenings around the
campfire.
4. Hannah is interested in sports like cycling and yoga. She doesn’t have
much free time and is looking for a weekend trip. She prefers to spend
the holidays in the mountains rather than at the beach or in the
countryside. She doesn’t enjoy camping and wants to stay in a nice hotel.
5.Emma likes going on holiday to the beach more than to the mountains
or the countryside. She enjoys water sports, but doesn´t like sailing or
travelling by boat. She wants to sleep in a nice hotel and eat great food.
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A. Cycling Scotland
This fun expedition is the perfect combination of camping and cycling. Visit the west coast of
Scotland and spend two days enjoying spectacular scenery by bike during the day and camping
out under the stars at night. You don’t need experience and equipment will be provided.
B. Outdoor activities in Devon
Try out a range of different activities with our new nature tours in Devon. During a one week
stay you can try outdoor yoga, go swimming, and go on boat trips. Look out for wild animals
like otters, seals and ponies. There will also be plenty of time to relax in the evenings at our
comfortable hotel.
C. Sailing around the UK coast
You are invited to join us on a sailing trip around the UK coast! You can sign up for the three-
month trip or for part of the route for five to nine days, stopping at historic ports along the
way. You don’t need experience to sign up and you will learn some sailing skills as part of the
experience. There will also be time for photographing wildlife and for swimming.
D. Canoe the River Severn
Why not take a peaceful trip down Britain’s longest river by canoe this summer? You can hire a
canoe and take part in our seven-day expedition. You will pass beautiful towns in the
countryside and there are lots of nice restaurants and hotels to stay at on the way.
E. Sea kayaking in Suffolk
If you enjoy camping and water sports, this could be the holiday for you. This two-week trip
combines sea kayaking, camping and swimming for a weekend full of adventure. Spend the
day relaxing on the beach and kayaking along the coast and spend a perfect evening around
the campfire or at a local restaurant.
F. Mountain biking in Wales
Try a new challenge during your holidays with a two-day cycling trip in the beautiful Welsh
mountains. This route is best for people who have some experience, as it takes you to more
remote areas of the mountains. After a long day of cycling, you will stay in a comfortable hotel
in the local town.
G. Surfing in Cornwall
We are offering a new surfing holiday on the beach in Cornwall, England. During this five-day
holiday, you will take a course to learn how to surf, but that’s not all! As part of this trip, you
can also take part in other activities like yoga and swimming. The luxury hotel at this location
also offers comfortable rooms and excellent food.
H. Adventure photography in England
Do you enjoy taking photos of the beautiful scenery when you travel? Then try this weekend
photography course in England this summer. This trip involves lots of walking in the
countryside to take photos in different locations and you will also see lots of wild animals.
Adapted from the Guardian (2022).
A. Cycling Scotland
This fun expedition is the perfect combination of camping and cycling. Visit the west coast of
Scotland and spend two days enjoying spectacular scenery by bike during the day and camping
out under the stars at night. You don’t need experience and equipment will be provided.
B. Outdoor activities in Devon
Try out a range of different activities with our new nature tours in Devon. During a one week
stay you can try outdoor yoga, go swimming, and go on boat trips. Look out for wild animals
like otters, seals and ponies. There will also be plenty of time to relax in the evenings at our
comfortable hotel.
C. Sailing around the UK coast
You are invited to join us on a sailing trip around the UK coast! You can sign up for the three-
month trip or for part of the route for five to nine days, stopping at historic ports along the
way. You don’t need experience to sign up and you will learn some sailing skills as part of the
experience. There will also be time for photographing wildlife and for swimming.
D. Canoe the River Severn
Why not take a peaceful trip down Britain’s longest river by canoe this summer? You can hire a
canoe and take part in our seven-day expedition. You will pass beautiful towns in the
countryside and there are lots of nice restaurants and hotels to stay at on the way.
E. Sea kayaking in Suffolk
If you enjoy camping and water sports, this could be the holiday for you. This two-week trip
combines sea kayaking, camping and swimming for a weekend full of adventure. Spend the
day relaxing on the beach and kayaking along the coast and spend a perfect evening around
the campfire or at a local restaurant.
F. Mountain biking in Wales
Try a new challenge during your holidays with a two-day cycling trip in the beautiful Welsh
mountains. This route is best for people who have some experience, as it takes you to more
remote areas of the mountains. After a long day of cycling, you will stay in a comfortable hotel
in the local town.
G. Surfing in Cornwall
We are offering a new surfing holiday on the beach in Cornwall, England. During this five-day
holiday, you will take a course to learn how to surf, but that’s not all! As part of this trip, you
can also take part in other activities like yoga and swimming. The luxury hotel at this location
also offers comfortable rooms and excellent food.
H. Adventure photography in England
Do you enjoy taking photos of the beautiful scenery when you travel? Then try this weekend
photography course in England this summer. This trip involves lots of walking in the
countryside to take photos in different locations and you will also see lots of wild animals.
Adapted from the Guardian (2022).
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Follow up (15’) – individual activity
Imagine you have been on one of the trips mentioned in the previous activity. Write a letter to
a friend to tell them about your trip. Where did you go? Did you enjoy it? What activities did
you do?
Key
A. Cycling Scotland
This fun expedition is the perfect combination of camping and cycling. Visit the west coast of
Scotland and spend two days enjoying spectacular scenery by bike during the day and camping
out under the stars at night. You don’t need experience and equipment will be provided.
B. Outdoor activities in Devon
Try out a range of different activities with our new nature tours in Devon. During a one week
stay you can try outdoor yoga, go swimming, and go on boat trips. Look out for wild animals
like otters, seals and ponies. There will also be plenty of time to relax in the evenings at our
comfortable hotel.
C. Sailing around the UK coast - David
You are invited to join us on a sailing trip around the UK coast! You can sign up for the three-
month trip or for part of the route for five to nine days, stopping at historic ports along the
way. You don’t need experience to sign up and you will learn some sailing skills as part of the
experience. There will also be time for photographing wildlife and for swimming.
D. Canoe the River Severn
Why not take a peaceful trip down Britain’s longest river by canoe this summer? You can hire a
canoe and take part in our seven-day expedition. You will pass beautiful towns in the
countryside and there are lots of nice restaurants and hotels to stay at on the way.
E. Sea kayaking in Suffolk - Andy
If you enjoy camping and water sports, this could be the holiday for you. This two-week trip
combines sea kayaking, camping and swimming for a weekend full of adventure. Spend the
day relaxing on the beach and kayaking along the coast and spend a perfect evening around
the campfire or at a local restaurant.
F. Mountain biking in Wales - Hannah
Try a new challenge during your holidays with a two-day cycling trip in the beautiful Welsh
mountains. This route is best for people who have some experience, as it takes you to more
remote areas of the mountains. After a long day of cycling, you will stay in a comfortable hotel
in the local town.
G. Surfing in Cornwall - Emma
We are offering a new surfing holiday on the beach in Cornwall, England. During this five-day
holiday, you will take a course to learn how to surf, but that’s not all! As part of this trip, you
can also take part in other activities like yoga and swimming. The luxury hotel at this location
also offers comfortable rooms and excellent food.
Follow up (15’) – individual activity
Imagine you have been on one of the trips mentioned in the previous activity. Write a letter to
a friend to tell them about your trip. Where did you go? Did you enjoy it? What activities did
you do?
Key
A. Cycling Scotland
This fun expedition is the perfect combination of camping and cycling. Visit the west coast of
Scotland and spend two days enjoying spectacular scenery by bike during the day and camping
out under the stars at night. You don’t need experience and equipment will be provided.
B. Outdoor activities in Devon
Try out a range of different activities with our new nature tours in Devon. During a one week
stay you can try outdoor yoga, go swimming, and go on boat trips. Look out for wild animals
like otters, seals and ponies. There will also be plenty of time to relax in the evenings at our
comfortable hotel.
C. Sailing around the UK coast - David
You are invited to join us on a sailing trip around the UK coast! You can sign up for the three-
month trip or for part of the route for five to nine days, stopping at historic ports along the
way. You don’t need experience to sign up and you will learn some sailing skills as part of the
experience. There will also be time for photographing wildlife and for swimming.
D. Canoe the River Severn
Why not take a peaceful trip down Britain’s longest river by canoe this summer? You can hire a
canoe and take part in our seven-day expedition. You will pass beautiful towns in the
countryside and there are lots of nice restaurants and hotels to stay at on the way.
E. Sea kayaking in Suffolk - Andy
If you enjoy camping and water sports, this could be the holiday for you. This two-week trip
combines sea kayaking, camping and swimming for a weekend full of adventure. Spend the
day relaxing on the beach and kayaking along the coast and spend a perfect evening around
the campfire or at a local restaurant.
F. Mountain biking in Wales - Hannah
Try a new challenge during your holidays with a two-day cycling trip in the beautiful Welsh
mountains. This route is best for people who have some experience, as it takes you to more
remote areas of the mountains. After a long day of cycling, you will stay in a comfortable hotel
in the local town.
G. Surfing in Cornwall - Emma
We are offering a new surfing holiday on the beach in Cornwall, England. During this five-day
holiday, you will take a course to learn how to surf, but that’s not all! As part of this trip, you
can also take part in other activities like yoga and swimming. The luxury hotel at this location
also offers comfortable rooms and excellent food.
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H. Adventure photography in England – Paula
Do you enjoy taking photos of the beautiful scenery when you travel? Then try this weekend
photography course in England this summer. This trip involves lots of walking in the
countryside to take photos in different locations and you will also see lots of wild animals.
H. Adventure photography in England – Paula
Do you enjoy taking photos of the beautiful scenery when you travel? Then try this weekend
photography course in England this summer. This trip involves lots of walking in the
countryside to take photos in different locations and you will also see lots of wild animals.
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2. Going on a summer holiday
Level: Pre-A1 Starters, A1 Movers and A2 Flyers
Skills: Speaking, Listening and Writing
Interaction: in pairs, individual and whole class activity
Time: 40 minutes
Warm up (10’) - whole class activity
• What do you like to do in the summer?
• Where can you go to in the summer?
• Do you like going to the beach?
• Do you like swimming in the sea?
• Do you like playing sports? Which ones?
Speaking (5’) – whole class activity
Look at the picture
• What colour is the kite?
• What is the weather like?
• Which sports are the children playing?
• Can you find the boy in the green t-shirt? What is he doing?
Listening (10’) – individual activity
Look at the picture below. Can you match these names to the children in the picture?
James Sarah Max Peter Katie
Read the following phrases for your students to listen to and find out the names of the
children:
• Can you find James? He’s the boy in the red and white t-shirt. He has a red camera and
he is taking a photograph of a bird.
• Can you find Sarah? She’s wearing a green dress and is playing with a red and white
ball.
• Can you find Max? He’s wearing yellow and blue shorts and he’s eating an ice-cream
by the sea.
• Can you find Peter? He’s wearing purple shorts and he’s sitting in the sand. He’s
building a sandcastle.
• Can you find Katie? She’s the girl in the pink t-shirt. She’s standing between the
bouncy castle and the sandcastle, flying a red and yellow kite.
• What do you think will happen next?
Drawing and Speaking (15’) – in pairs (Pre-A1 Starters)
Draw a picture of your ideal holiday. Then describe your picture to a friend without showing it
to them so they can draw it too. Compare your pictures. Are they similar?
Writing (15’) – whole class and individual activity (A1 Movers and A2 Flyers)
• Think of as many words as you can about the summer based on what you can see in
the picture (actions, objects and places). Then write 4 sentences about the children in
the picture including an action, an object and a place.
2. Going on a summer holiday
Level: Pre-A1 Starters, A1 Movers and A2 Flyers
Skills: Speaking, Listening and Writing
Interaction: in pairs, individual and whole class activity
Time: 40 minutes
Warm up (10’) - whole class activity
• What do you like to do in the summer?
• Where can you go to in the summer?
• Do you like going to the beach?
• Do you like swimming in the sea?
• Do you like playing sports? Which ones?
Speaking (5’) – whole class activity
Look at the picture
• What colour is the kite?
• What is the weather like?
• Which sports are the children playing?
• Can you find the boy in the green t-shirt? What is he doing?
Listening (10’) – individual activity
Look at the picture below. Can you match these names to the children in the picture?
James Sarah Max Peter Katie
Read the following phrases for your students to listen to and find out the names of the
children:
• Can you find James? He’s the boy in the red and white t-shirt. He has a red camera and
he is taking a photograph of a bird.
• Can you find Sarah? She’s wearing a green dress and is playing with a red and white
ball.
• Can you find Max? He’s wearing yellow and blue shorts and he’s eating an ice-cream
by the sea.
• Can you find Peter? He’s wearing purple shorts and he’s sitting in the sand. He’s
building a sandcastle.
• Can you find Katie? She’s the girl in the pink t-shirt. She’s standing between the
bouncy castle and the sandcastle, flying a red and yellow kite.
• What do you think will happen next?
Drawing and Speaking (15’) – in pairs (Pre-A1 Starters)
Draw a picture of your ideal holiday. Then describe your picture to a friend without showing it
to them so they can draw it too. Compare your pictures. Are they similar?
Writing (15’) – whole class and individual activity (A1 Movers and A2 Flyers)
• Think of as many words as you can about the summer based on what you can see in
the picture (actions, objects and places). Then write 4 sentences about the children in
the picture including an action, an object and a place.
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• Choose one of the children in the picture and write a short story about them. Answer
the following questions: What is their name? Why are they at the beach? What are
they doing now? What happens next?
• Choose one of the children in the picture and write a short story about them. Answer
the following questions: What is their name? Why are they at the beach? What are
they doing now? What happens next?
12
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4. References
Buchanan, M. (2022). Four ‘dream jobs’ for people who love to travel. [online]. CNBC. Available
at: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/05/23/jobs-for-people-who-love-to-travel-from-
yachts-to-the-united-nations-.html [Accessed 29th May 2022].
Dixon, R. (2022). 10 of Britain’s wildest adventures for 2022 [online]. The Guardian. Available
at: https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2022/feb/19/10-of-britains-wildest-
adventures-for-2022 [Accessed 28th May 2022].
Pixabay. (n.d.). Summer. [image/jpeg] Available at: https://www.pexels.com/es-
es/foto/seashore-bajo-cielo-blanco-y-azul-durante-la-puesta-de-sol-210205/
[Accessed 25th May 2022].
Pixabay. (n.d.). Wales. [image/jpeg] Available at: https://www.pexels.com/es-
es/foto/fotografia-de-paisaje-de-la-montana-marron-2127968/ [Accessed 31 May
2022]
Pixabay. (n.d.). Summer holiday [image/jpeg] Available at:
https://www.pexels.com/photo/yellow-die-cast-miniature-van-on-brown-sand-
386000/ [Accessed 26th May 2022].
Pixabay. (n.d.). Woman [image/jpeg] Available at: https://www.pexels.com/es-
es/foto/fotografia-selectiva-de-mujer-sonriente-948873/ [Accessed 31 May 2022]
Pixabay. (n.d.). Woman [image/jpeg] Available at: https://www.pexels.com/es-es/foto/mujer-
en-blanco-chaqueta-tenencia-tableta-computadora-789822/ [Accessed 31 May 2022]
Pixabay. (n.d.). Woman [image/jpeg] Available at: https://www.pexels.com/es-es/foto/mujer-
en-negro-escote-redondo-top-posicion-interior-1146352/ [Accessed 31 May 2022]
Pixabay. (n.d.). Man [image/jpeg] Available at: https://www.pexels.com/es-es/foto/hombre-
vestido-con-camisa-gris-y-roja-con-cuello-redondo-sonriendo-1121796/ [Accessed 31
May 2022]
Pixabay. (n.d.). Man [image/jpeg] Available at: https://www.pexels.com/es-es/foto/hombre-
de-camisa-de-vestir-blanca-793253/ [Accessed 31 May 2022]
Pixabay. (n.d.). Business trip [image/jpeg] Available at: https://www.pexels.com/es-
es/foto/mujer-con-ordenador-portatil-dentro-del-vehiculo-1346184/ [Accessed 31
May 2022]
UCLES (2018). Pre-A1 Starters Word list picture book. Available at:
https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/images/starters-word-list-picture-book.pdf
[Accessed 26th May 2022]
4. References
Buchanan, M. (2022). Four ‘dream jobs’ for people who love to travel. [online]. CNBC. Available
at: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/05/23/jobs-for-people-who-love-to-travel-from-
yachts-to-the-united-nations-.html [Accessed 29th May 2022].
Dixon, R. (2022). 10 of Britain’s wildest adventures for 2022 [online]. The Guardian. Available
at: https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2022/feb/19/10-of-britains-wildest-
adventures-for-2022 [Accessed 28th May 2022].
Pixabay. (n.d.). Summer. [image/jpeg] Available at: https://www.pexels.com/es-
es/foto/seashore-bajo-cielo-blanco-y-azul-durante-la-puesta-de-sol-210205/
[Accessed 25th May 2022].
Pixabay. (n.d.). Wales. [image/jpeg] Available at: https://www.pexels.com/es-
es/foto/fotografia-de-paisaje-de-la-montana-marron-2127968/ [Accessed 31 May
2022]
Pixabay. (n.d.). Summer holiday [image/jpeg] Available at:
https://www.pexels.com/photo/yellow-die-cast-miniature-van-on-brown-sand-
386000/ [Accessed 26th May 2022].
Pixabay. (n.d.). Woman [image/jpeg] Available at: https://www.pexels.com/es-
es/foto/fotografia-selectiva-de-mujer-sonriente-948873/ [Accessed 31 May 2022]
Pixabay. (n.d.). Woman [image/jpeg] Available at: https://www.pexels.com/es-es/foto/mujer-
en-blanco-chaqueta-tenencia-tableta-computadora-789822/ [Accessed 31 May 2022]
Pixabay. (n.d.). Woman [image/jpeg] Available at: https://www.pexels.com/es-es/foto/mujer-
en-negro-escote-redondo-top-posicion-interior-1146352/ [Accessed 31 May 2022]
Pixabay. (n.d.). Man [image/jpeg] Available at: https://www.pexels.com/es-es/foto/hombre-
vestido-con-camisa-gris-y-roja-con-cuello-redondo-sonriendo-1121796/ [Accessed 31
May 2022]
Pixabay. (n.d.). Man [image/jpeg] Available at: https://www.pexels.com/es-es/foto/hombre-
de-camisa-de-vestir-blanca-793253/ [Accessed 31 May 2022]
Pixabay. (n.d.). Business trip [image/jpeg] Available at: https://www.pexels.com/es-
es/foto/mujer-con-ordenador-portatil-dentro-del-vehiculo-1346184/ [Accessed 31
May 2022]
UCLES (2018). Pre-A1 Starters Word list picture book. Available at:
https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/images/starters-word-list-picture-book.pdf
[Accessed 26th May 2022]
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