59 The why, where and how of travel Work alone. Think about travelling the world and write down: SPEAKING 2 a What other tips and tricks for travelling safely can you think of? Talk in pairs. b Make a list of five ‘dos’ and five ‘don’ts’ for travelling. Compare your list with other students in your class. Example: Do: Check customs regulations before entering a country. Don’t: Don’t buy counterfeit designer bags or sunglasses from street vendors. WRITING 5 three adjectives that come to your mind three nouns that come to your mind three verbs that come to your mind one reason why you would like to travel one reason why you wouldn’t like to travel five countries you’d like to see Share your notes with a partner. Do you have the same ideas about travelling? Get up and walk around your classroom. Talk to your classmates and find people who share your ideas about travelling. Decide where you would like to go and how you would travel if you had an unlimited budget. Do some research and give a mini-presentation about your destination. Expand your vocabulary: Travelling safely Read the text below and think about the expressions in bold. Then match the expressions in the green box to those in the text that have a similar meaning. b 3 LANGUAGE 4 a a border control b embassy c local currency d hitchhike e money belt f non-EU country g passport h vaccinations When travelling to a (1) country that isn’t part of the EU, it’s important to keep a few things in mind: First, it’s wise to carry some (2) dollars, rands, rupees or yen as credit cards may not always be accepted at your destination. Also, your (3) identification or travel document should be valid, meaning it isn’t too old. You’ll need to show this, along with any necessary visas, at (4) the desk with the immigration officers. Don’t forget to bring records of any (5) injections you may need in the country you’re visiting. To make sure these essentials are safe, you could store them in a (6) bag that you wrap around your waist or in a hidden pocket in your backpack. If you do lose them, find out where the Austrian (7) representative building is and contact them for help. For safety reasons, learn about the country’s laws and culture, stay in touch with other people and don’t (8) get into strangers’ cars. If you follow this advice, you’ll be able to enjoy a smooth and safe trip. Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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