Travelling what for Why do people travel Why

Travelling… what for?

Why do people travel? Why?

Why do people travel? to see the sights to meet people to visit new places to discover new places Why? to know customs, traditions to learn a language to know the history, culture to make friends

discover new places, help to become more educated person, improve knowledge of foreign language, have to think about accommodation and food, broaden your mind, many places are polluted, it is dangerous, teach people about art and culture, the beauty of many places has disappeared, help to relax, beaches are always overcrowded, the most fantastic place is home, meet interesting people

pros cons improve knowledge of foreign language have to think about accommodation and food the most fantastic place is home wait at airports teach people about art and culture many places are polluted teach people about art and culture the beauty of many places has disappeared help to relax it is dangerous meet interesting people

Arguments for I am absolutely for… People travel abroad because… Besides, … More than that, … Life without travelling is… I travel because… What is more, travelling abroad… Arguments against As for me, I don’t like the idea of… I think that… Besides, … What is more, … I can never understand… I am sure I wouldn’t go… because…

Read the texts and complete the table. Work in the groups. I knew (я знал) I have known ( я узнал)

Make up monologues • • • What country do you like to visit? What kind of transport do you prefer? Who would you like to go with? Where are you going to stay? What attractions would you like to visit? • How would you like to celebrate Christmas?

Предлагается резюмировать информацию в What do you think форме «синквейн» (=синтез информации в about London? кратких выражениях) 1. noun 2. two adjectives 3. three verbs 4. sentence of 4 words 5. emotional expression TRAVELLING !

Your homework: to write a letter to your pen-friend “My Christmas destination”

The world is the book. So, let’s read it!