Grammar and Vocabulary

Reflect on Grammar
Tag Questions
Tag questions turn statements into questions and are used to check or to ask for information. Notice the use of the
corresponding auxiliary verb of the sentence’s tense and subject pronoun.

Simple Present tense Present Progressive tense

He travels on little money, doesn’t he? She is booking the flight, ?
They travel by plane, they? He is ordering the meal for us, ?
She likes city tours, ? We’re not traveling tomorrow morning, ?
Future tense Present Perfect tense
He will make the hotel reservation, ? She has bought the tickets, ?
We will be back in three weeks, ? It has been our best holiday destination, ?
They won’t stay at a hotel, ? They haven’t been to London, ?

3. Finish the questions in column A. Then, match them with the corresponding answers in column B.

A B
a. She loves sunny beaches, ? 1. No, I won’t. I can’t afford it.
b. He is making the hotel reservation, ? 2. Yes, they have already bought them.
c. You won’t stay at an expensive hotel, ? 3. No, we haven’t been there yet.
d. They have bought the tickets, ? 4. No, he isn’t. He is booking the flight only.
e. We haven’t been to Beijing yet, ? 5. Yes, it is. It offers dazzling landmarks.
f. Spain is worth visiting, ? a 6. Yes, she enjoys sunbathing.

4. Listen and complete the details. 5. Listen and check if people are
checking or asking for information.

A unique experience, not to be asking for checking

missed by beach fans! information information
a. Janet
The well-preserved Phuket Island b. Paul
on the southwest coast of Thailand.
c. Harold
Enjoy snorkeling, scuba (a), d. Sara
(b), kite (c), water- e. Annie
skiing, (d), and rappelling.

(e) and (f) seafood Listening Strategy

To identify details, pay selective attention
A two-week (g)
and use general world knowledge clues.
for US$ (h)

Project  Stage 1
• In groups, think of a tourist place you consider worth visiting and write it secretly on a piece of paper.
• State three attractions and benefits of their selected holiday destinations. E.g. The Galapagos Islands are located to
the west of the Ecuadorian coast.
• Brainstorm words and ideas to create a motto that gets the promotional message across. E.g. The Galapagos Islands
are the perfect holiday destination for lovers!
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