2. Audio-Visual English Course (2008-2009 1st Semester) Unit 9 Book Your Vacation Now! 1 st Class

3. Ready, Set, Go! Warm-up exercise: Present your hometown to visitors. (scenic spots, specialties)

4. Section 1 Sound Recognition  / m /  1:52  / n /  3:25  / ŋ /

5. Section 2 Interactive Listening Task 1  Activity 1 The words and phrases in the Word Box will appear in the following dialogue. Study the definitions so that you will be able to read along with the recording.  Word Box  lag 落后, 迟延 lag behind resort to  tropical 热带的 resort 常去之地, 胜地  attract distract tractor three-legged ragged aged bagged pants first thing in the morning include exclude conclude  A hard nut to crack down done

6. Section 2 Interactive Listening Task 1  Activity 2 Listen to the following dialogue. Write the missing words and phrases you hear in the blank spaces provided to complete the dialogue.  Keys  I have been working / you need one / so many people around / How about going / a great idea / When you’re on vacation / I’d much rather go / Maybe she can help us find a good place / I’ll call her tomorrow

7. Section 2 Interactive Listening Task 1  Activity 3 Answering the following questions regarding the dialogue above. Write your answers in the space provided and discuss your answers in class.  1. Why does Jason need a vacation?  2. Why does Jason want to visit Julie’s family?  3. Why do they decide to stay in an all- inclusive resort instead of an upscale one?

8. Section 3 Culture Klatch  Activity 1 Listen to the passage. From the context of the passage, identify and write the definitions of the words or phrases in the Word Box. Do not use a dictionary. Word Box  discovered: found something new  exotic locales: places that are unusual and different  itineraries: schedules  biggest bang for their buck: getting the most for their money  destination: the place one is going to  stressful: difficult, hard  conscientious: careful to do what is right. The travel agent in this text tries very hard to do exactly what his-her customers want, treat then fairly, and plan the best vacation possible.

9. Section 3 Culture Klatch  Activity 2 You’ll hear a series of sentences related to what you’ve just heard. Write the down the sentences and check your dictation for accuracy.  1.  2.  3.  4.  5.

10. Section 3 Culture Klatch  Activity 2 You’ll hear a series of sentences related to what you’ve just heard. Write the down the sentences and check your dictation for accuracy.  Keys for reference  1. If travel agents really enjoy traveling, they will be able to provide a much higher level of service to their customers.  2. It is important for travel agents to help their customers plan wonderful vacation, while at the same time helping them save money.  3. Planning a vacation can be stressful. A travel agent should be polite, patient, and conscientious throughout the process.  4. Many people want to travel agents, so only the best will succeed.  5. Travel agents have to be well-informed about the destinations they are recommending because their customers depend on them for their advice.

11. Section 3 Culture Klatch  Activity 3 Listen to the passage and fill in the blanks to complete this summary.  I decided to be a _____ because I love travel and working with people. I help people plan their travel ____ and make sure they get the _________, since a lot of people don’t have much money to spend. I have to know a lot about the ______ that I recommend so I can provide my customers with a high level of service. Even though planning a vacation is ______ for some, I really enjoy it. I guess that’s why I do what I do.

12. Section 3 Culture Klatch  Activity 3 Listen to the passage and fill in the blanks to complete this summary.  Keys for reference  travel agent  itineraries  biggest bang for their buck  destinations / locales  stressful

13. Section 3 Culture Klatch  After college I wanted to work in a job that I loved and where I could help people. I quickly discovered that I love to travel. I like reading and learning about exotic locales, and I enjoy meeting new people from different towns and even different countries. I decided to become a travel agent so I could help others experience the joy of traveling.  As travel agent I work hard helping people plan their travel itineraries. I also make sure that I help my customers get the biggest bang for their buck. Because I help them save money and plan wonderful vacations, my customers return again and again.

14. Section 3 Culture Klatch  Many of my customers want to go places where they have never been before. It is important to explain everything about the destination, which means that I have to constantly read about the locations that I recommend, so that I can provide a high level of service to them. Planning a vacation can be stressful for my customers, so as their travel agent it is important that I am polite, conscientious, and patient with my customers at all times. But most importantly, I must always be respectful of their wishes. I love being a travel agent and could not imagine ever working at another job.