STEP 2 - READING ACTIVITY

According to the text “A travel guide” answer the questions below. Write complete
sentences.

 What are some recommendations to visit Bangkok? Use have to/ must/mustn’t in
your answer.

 You must spend at least one night in Bangkok. You must be prepared for the noise
and pollution of the city. You mustn’t stay in the Khao San Road, it’s not very
pretty and not very Thai.

 What is the fastest way to get around in Bangkok?

You can use an express boat river taxi or a longtail boat.

 Where can you find the best Chinese and Thai restaurants and food stands in
Bangkok?

You must head to Chinatown – Yaowarat Street – where you can find the best Chinese and
Thai restaurants and food stands.

 Why is water one of the best ways to move around Thailand?

Because if you want to spend hours stuck in traffic jams you use a Taxi, but to explore the
temples and historical sites you use the rivers and the canals.

 Why does the author say you can eat everywhere?

Because the Thai street food is among the best in the world.

 What would you add to a guide destination like this? Mention 2 different items that
you consider necessary to keep in mind.

The schedule of each tourist place, and where we can find tours to meet the most part of the
culture.
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PREPARING MY TRAVEL GUIDE

CATEGORY VOCABULARY SENTENCES

Name & Small, region. Guadalupe is a small town located in the Santander region of
location of the Colombia.
place

What to do Outside, brightly, The magic is located just outside of the city, where there is a Caño
waterfalls. Cristales-style, brightly colored river, with a variety of reds, blues and
greens in the water. Natural jacuzzis, waterfalls and caves are located
around the river bed.

Travel Tips: Visit, repellent, You must visit the Gachas. You must not forget to use mosquito
bathing suit, repellent. You must pack a bathing suit and enjoy the river. You must
sunscreen. not forget the sunscreen.

Superstitions Bathing suit, bad If you visit the Gachas in a black bathing suit, you may drown.
luck, garbage. If you throw garbage into the river, you will have bad luck.

When to go To go, weather, long The best time to go is in summer, you will enjoy the weather and the
river all day long.

Where to stay Enjoy, comfortable, Near the main park you can enjoy comfortable hotels at the best price,
streets. and you can walk the streets of the town at night.

What to eat Dishes. You can enjoy the typical dishes of Santander, Cabrito, pepitoria or
mute.

What to drink Beer, typical, near. You can enjoy a cold beer or a hot chocolate, or if you prefer a typical
drink of the region, all near the main park.

Transportation Public, places, low, The most common means of transportation are taxis and public
price transportation, although to visit some places, you will need private
transportation at a low price.

Language Language Spanish

Currency Currency Colombian pesos.

Tipping Waiters, friendly if the waiters are friendly, you can tip them