Lesson 5

Things you need on vacation

Phone charger

Tooth paste

Swimsuit

Medication

Visa

Laundry bag

Inflatable bed

Pain killers

Baggage

Headphones

Collocations

Take

Take a chance   

Take a look        

Take a seat        

Take a taxi          

Take notes         

Take an exam   

Take a picture   

Take care            

Take advantage of somebody    

Take a nap         

Take your time 

Take someone’s temperature   

Take responsibility          

Go

Go bad

Go crazy

Go abroad

Go astray

Go bankrupt

Go out of business

Go missing

Go to the cinema

Go port

Go on holiday

Go on a trip

Go to college

Go for a rest

Go for a meal

Go for a drink

have

Have a rest

Have sympathy

Have lunch

Have a good time

Have a dream

Have a chat with somebody

Have an experience

Have a feeling

Have fun

Have a relationship

Have a haircut

Have a bath

Have a look at something

make

Make trouble

Make furniture

Make a noise

Make a mess

Make a point

Make a suggestion

Make an appointment

Make sense

Make a promise

Make a profit

Make progress

Make breakfast

Make the bed

Make an excuse

Make a phone call

Conversation 1

Person 1: So, what are you planning to do for your vacation, Mary?

Person 2: Oh, I’m doing something really exotic  this year. You know, I went to the Caribbean last year and just stayed on a beach for two weeks. This year I’m going river rafting.

Person 1: Oh, that sounds great!! But, what is it exactly?

Person 2: Oh, you know, it’s in Jarabacoa, they have trips down yaque del norte river, the water gets really rough… I think it will be really exciting. Oh, I’m doing some mountain climbing, too.

Person 1: And you call that “a vacation”? 

Conversation 2

Person 1: What are your plans for the summer, Carlos?

Person 2: Oh, I’d love to go and lie on a beach in the Caribbean. But I need to save some money for college. I think I’ll stay here and get a job somewhere.

Person 1: That doesn’t sound like fun!!

Person 2: Oh, it won’t be too bad. Some of my friends are going to work this summer, too. So, we’ll do some parties in on the weekends. 

Visiting New york

What should people do to make their visit New York City safe and pleasant?

The biggest mistake many people make is trying to do too much in a short time. There’s so much to see and do that you

need to have a plan. It’s best to start planning before you get here, so you have information about hotels, restaurants,

sightseeing, and so on. Visitors can use our website to get the information they need to start planning before they come

here.

How safe is New York City?

New York is a much safer place than many people think. In fact, it’sthe safest it’s been inthirty years. but that doesn’t

mean that people don’t have tobe careful. Tourists in New York are to be careful. Just like in any big city in the world.

For students, I will say “Travel in groups“. If you get lost, it’s easier as a group to find your way. You really shouldn’t go

off on your own if you can find someone to go with you. Another thing to remember is, “Don’t be afraid. Ask for direction“.

Even if your English is imperfect.People often stop me on the street to ask for direction. And that’s not only foreign visitors.

American visitors often have trouble finding their way around. And you’ll find New Yorkers are really very friendly.

Another advice

Well, another thing to remember is not to leave anything valuable in your car, if you have one. Don’t leave suitcases on the

back seat where people can see them. Most cars are very easy to get into, so it’s not worth the risk. But most people have a

great time when they come to New York. And you will, too, if you use your common sense.

Simple past vs present perfect

Simple past

I lived in madrid in 1990

They ate Chinese food yesterday

Did you see that movie?

 I was in italy last year.

Present perfect

I’ve lived in madrid

They’ve eaten Chinese food        

Have you seen that movie?

I’ve been to Italy

Modals for necessity and suggestion

Necessity

You have to get a driver’s license

You must get a visa for some countries

You need to take money with you

For some countries, you don’t have to

get any vaccination

Suggestions

You’d better talk to your father

You ought to go with someone

You should take warm clothes

You shouldn’t go by yourself

Short reading

I’m going to work the first month and save some money. Then I’m going to go down to Guatemala for six weeks to stay with my sister. She’s working in Guatemala city. She says it’s really cool there. So, I want to go and see what it is like. It will also give me a chance to practice my Spanish. I’m really looking forward to it!!