miércoles, 10 de febrero de 2016

UNIT 4 DESTINATIONS: WHERE TO GO?

Popular Tourist Destinations: INDIA

http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/places/countries-places/india/india-overview-dest/

NORTHERN IRELAND



http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/places/parks-and-nature-places/coasts-and-islands/uk_giantscauseway/

IRELAND 

http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/places/countries-places/ireland-tc/ireland-overview-dest/

THE GRAND CANYON



http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/places/parks-and-nature-places/cave-canyon-desert/us_grandcanyon/

Do you want to see the world?
TRY the TRAVEL PICTURE QUIZ! 


learn about the world ancient cities
learn about the world city parks
learn about the world rivers
learn about the world cemeteries
learn the world mountains
learn about the world castles
learn about the world museums
and many more topics ...

lunes, 1 de febrero de 2016

UNIT 4 DESTINATIONS:

UNIT 4 DESTINATIONS 
VOC: Weather, climate, features and attractions



Click on these links to learn about weather-related vocabulary:

Task 1: Describing Climate
Write a description about a country which has a completely different climate to our country, Spain. (50-60 words). Write about the weather in the different seasons of the year. (power point)


BRITISH WEATHER 




It's one of Britain's favourite topic of conversation:the weather. 


Watch this video and see how a forecast is made. Do the activities.






Check these webpages to know more about weather forecasting in UK:

1) http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/
2) https://weather.com/
3) http://www.bbc.com/weather/

Task 2
Write a complete weather report for a a capital city of your choice in Europe.



Check this video. It may help you:







More WEATHER reports and quizzes:
https://www.englishclub.com/speaking/weather-report.htm
http://www.esl-lab.com/weat1/weat1.htm#list



(Task 1 and 2 should be presented by Thrusday, 18th February)


Task 3:  Choose a DESTINATION 
 Where to go and when?



Choose a DESTINATION. You are a travel consultant. Prepare a presentation (5 minutes talk ) to promote interest in your destination and explain why people should visit it.

Describe the DESTINATION: location, geography, natural features and climate (the best time to go). Write about the attractions which are worth a visit, what to eat  and do (entertainments). Add some practical and relevant advice which you feel the potencial traveller should know about your destination.

(Task 3 should be presented by Thursday, 3rd March)