Your guess: 1. 2.

Where in the world could this be? You have Where could you stay if you visited this place?
two guesses. Explain your guesses. Think of several options.

What can you see in the pictures? What kind of animals could possibly live in this
Describe it as detailed as you can. environment?

Do you prefer the beach or the mountains? What dangers could you encounter when going
Explain why. there?

How many seasons are there in this place? Would you like to visit this place?
Name them and say when they are. Explain why (or why not).

What kind of temperatures and weather could Name ten countries where you could find
you expect here? similar landscapes.

What kind of clothes or other items would you Tell the class where you plan to go for your
need when you visit this place? next vacation and what you can do there.

What kind of activities or sports could you do Are there similar places near where you live?
here? List them per season. Where are they? Have you been there?

How could you get there and how would you How do you think local people make a living?
get around once you are there?

Tell the class about your last beach holiday. What could threaten this seemingly perfect
Where did you go? What did you do? place?

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 Teacher Notes
 This answer key is deliberately kept concise since the idea of these Conversation Corners
is to talk rather informally and share information, not being given all the information by
the teacher. BTW, the conversation should focus more on expressing opinions than giving
correct answers.
 Students could be given the opportunity to do some research on the Internet to find more
information and answers to the questions.
 Also, students could prepare questions they were unable to answer and give a short
presentation during the next lesson.
 Have a dictionary at hand (or an Internet connection) if possible so students can look up
new vocabulary.

Nha Trang - pronounced /nya trang/, Vietnam Hotel, resort, (beach) hut/bungalow etc.

Focus on key vocabulary and encourage Ss to

use full sentences.
Fish, crustaceans, tropical birds, dogs, snakes,
E.g. There are palm trees on the beach, a life
mosquitoes, etc.
guard watchtower, deck chairs (aka sun
loungers), (fishing) boats are floating ion the
bay etc. Mosquito bite, jellyfish sting, sunburn, hit by
jetski, drowning, etc.
Do you prefer the beach or the mountains?
Answers may vary.
Answers may vary.
How many seasons are there in this place?
Hot season, wet season, cool season.
Encourage online research.
Thailand, Malaysia, the Carribean – Bahamas,
Mexico, Brazil, Spain, Greece, Cyprus, Kenia,
Rain, sunshine, etc. Australia, Indonesia, Cambodia etc.
Warm (15C) to very hot (up to +35C).

Answers may vary.

Clothes needed vary little year round: T-shirt,
shorts, sandals, flip-flops/thongs, sunglasses,
(sun) hat or cap, sunscreen, sarong, beach
towel, sweater, light jacket or rain jacket, Answers may vary.
umbrella, light trousers, shirts, etc.

Fishing industry, tourist industry (restaurant,

Scuba diving, snorkeling, sunbathing, water
tour guides, diving instructors, etc.), factory
skiing, jet skiing, swimming, fishing, wind
jobs, white collar jobs etc.
surfing, parasailing, etc. – year round.

Pollution (e.g. waste water), mass tourism,

Get there by plane, car, train, bus etc. littering, noise pollution, overuse of potable
Get around also by (rented) bicycle, on foot, water, overfishing, etc.
pedicab, (rented) motorbike, taxi, (rented) car
etc.

Answers may vary.

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