Travel

7.1 On the move

GOALS • Talk about transport • Make predictions

Vocabulary & Speaking transport Grammar & Reading prediction (will, might)
1 Work with a partner and answer these questions. 5 Read the article about Maglev trains. What is unusual
1 How many types of transport can you think of? about this kind of train? Does the writer think this will
2 How do you prefer to travel? Why? soon become a popular form of transport? Why/Why not?
3 How often do you use public transport?

2 7.1 )» Listen to
three people talking about transport. Which
type of transport does each person prefer to use?
1 Kazimierz _ _ _ 2 Elise _ _ _ 3 Aldo _ __

3 Look at these sentences from the listening and match the

Flying by train_
words and phrases in bold to their meanings a-1. Scientists have dreamed for a long time about building a
'flying train' which can float through the air above the tracks.
1 Public transport is good, but it gets very crowded.
With Maglev technology, their dreams are now a reality.
2 The main roads have special cycle lanes. Maglev (MAGnetic LEVitation) trains have no wheels. Instead,
3 The bus is the most convenient form of transport for me. powerful magnets lift them into the air and push them forward,
4 Buses are greener now than in the past. They're quieter, at speeds of up to 500 km per hour.
they use less fuel and create less pollution. That's twice as fast as a regular train.
5 Bus fares are expensive, but I have a bus pass.
As well as speed, Maglev has a number of advantages
6 There are often bad traffic jams on the motorway. over other transport systems. The trains are quieter and the
7 The trains are reliable - they usually leave on time. journey is smoother because they don't have wheels. They
8 Train fares are much cheaper if you book in advance. are also greener because they don't use fuel and so create
less pollution.
a easy and quick to use
b before you travel Right now there is only one high-speed Maglev train system
in the world. It carries passengers from Shanghai city centre
c regular and efficient
to the airport. However, work has started on a new, longer
d full of people
e buses, trains, etc. that everyone can use
f better for the environment
g petrol/diesel
h lines of cars which can't move or move slowly
dirty air
j a ticket which gives you a number of journeys
k big streets in a town/city
money that you pay for a journey

4 Work in a group. Which of the sentences in exercise 3 are

true for the transport systems where you live?

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6 Read the article again and complete the sentences with b Underline more examples of will, won't and might in the
one or two words. article, then choose the correct option to complete the
1 Maglev trains can float because _ _ _ _ raise them rules in the Grammar focus box.
up above the tracks.
GRAMMAR FOCUS prediction (will, might)
2 Because Maglev trains have no wheels, the journey is
_ _ _ _ and _ _ _ _ than on other trains. • we use will or won't+ infinitive 1 with/ without to when
we make predictions, i.e. when we say things we think, guess
3 Maglev trains cause less _ _ _ _ than other trains
or know about the 2 present / future.
because they don't burn fuel.
Jn 2045, the line will extend to Osaka.
4 At present it takes _ _ _ _ to travel from Tokyo to
• We use might or might not + infinitive without to to make
Nagoya.
predictions when we are 3 sure I not sure about our
5 The big disadvantage of Maglev trains is the high cost predictions.
of building _ _ __ In the future, some of us might fly to work by train.
• we can also use probably with will and won't to make the
7a Look at these three sentences from the article. Which ones prediction 4 more/ less sure.
make a strong prediction about the future? Which one Maglev probably won't replace other forms of transport in
makes a prediction which is less sure? the near future.
I Trains will go from Tokyo to Nagoya in 40 minutes. • we often use / think ... or I don't think ... to introduce a
2 It won't open until 2027. prediction with will.
3 Somebody might find a cheaper and simpler way to I think he'll come. I don't think they'll win.
build the tracks. ... Grammar Reference page 146

8 Complete the conversations with will, won't, might or

Maglev track in Japan. Trains will go from Tokyo to Nagoya
in 40 minutes. (The journey currently takes 90 minutes.) But might not and the verb in brackets.
don't expect to ride on it on your next trip to Japan. It won't I A The train looks very crowded. We ____ (get) seats.
open until 2027! Then, in 2045, the line will extend to Osaka. B Don't worry. We ____ (have to) stand. I've already
Why will it take so long? reserved seats.
2 A How _ _ _ _ you _ _ _ _ (get) to the airport?
Because there is one major problem with Maglev technology:
it is incredibly expensive to build the tracks. Transport planners B I haven't decided yet. I (take) a taxi or
predict that the Tokyo to Osaka line w ill cost 91 billion dollars. I _ _ _ (go) by bus.
The high cost means that Maglev technology probably won't 3 A Do you think Martin ____ (come) to the meeting?
replace other forms of transport in the near future. However, B Yes, but he's stuck in a traffic jam so he _ _ __
the technology is still in development and somebody might probably ____ (arrive) late.
find a cheaper and simpler way to build the tracks. And
4 A I've got two euros. I hope the bus fare _ _ _ _ (cost)
then, who knows? In the future, some of us might fly to
work by train. more than that.
magnet B I'm not sure. It _ _ _ _ (be) more. I'll pay the extra
train guidance money if it is.
magnet
9a lli.1it Work in a group and look at these predictions about
transport in the future. How likely are they to happen?
When might they happen?
I People will go on holiday to space.
2 There will be hypersonic planes, which fly four times
faster than today's planes.
3 The world will run out of oil.
4 Cars will be able to fly.
5 Planes won't have pilots.
6 Most people will drive electric cars.

b In your group, write one more prediction for each of the

following topics.

cars planes space travel hol idays bikes

c Compare your predictions with another group.

7.2 Getting away
GOALS • Talk about holidays • Use something, anyone, everybody, nowhere, etc.

vocabulary & Speaking holidays Grammar & Listening something, anyone,

everybody, nowhere, etc.
1 Work with a partner and discuss the questions.
1 Do you travel a lot for work/your studies or to visit 5 You are going to listen to a podcast recorded by a travel
relatives? Who organizes these trips? journalist about Manga cafes in Japan. Look at the photos
2 How do you feel about planning a trip away? Do you and describe them. What do you think a Manga cafe is like?
find it exciting or stressful?

2 With your partner, decide where the phrases go in the

diagram.
• book your flight • hire a car
• choose your accommodation • read a guidebook
• lie by the pool • apply for a visa
• buy souvenirs • go sightseeing
• buy travel insurance • explore the area
• get foreign currency • read online reviews
• experience the local culture • try the local food

Both

Before During
you travel your trip

PRONUNCIATION word stress

Ja 7.2 ))) Listen to these words and underline the main stress.

accommodation souvenir insurance currency 6 7.4 )» Listen tothe podcast. What can you do in this cafe?
culture foreign apply review Tick (.I) the things that are mentioned.

b 7.3 )»Listen again and repeat the words. stay overnight read comic books buy comic books
meet Manga artists watch videos eat drink
have a shower
4 Work in a group and discuss the questions.
1 Do you book your holidays far in advance, or are you a 7 7.4 )» Listen again and make notes in answer to these
last-minute person? questions.
2 What type of holiday accommodation do you prefer 1 How have Manga cafes changed?
(hotel, self-catering, etc.)? Why? 2 Who are the people in the cafe and what are they doing?
3 What websites do you look at for holiday reviews? 3 What is the journalist's 'room' like?
4 Do you usually take a guidebook on holiday? Why/
Why not? 8 Work with a partner and discuss the questions.
5 What do you like doing on holiday? Why? 1 Have you ever read a Manga comic book?
2 Would you like to stay in a Manga cafe? Why/Why not?

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9 7.5 )» Complete the sentences from the podcast with the 12a Complete the quiz about famous cities. Can you guess
words from the box. Then listen and check your answers. which cities they describe?

something everyone somewhere everywhere nobody

anything everyth ing
Where in the world am I?
1 Manga cafes are a good choice if you're looking for
_ _ _ _ cheap to spend the night.
2 Manga cafes are _ _ _ _ in Japan.
3 You have to try once!
4 I haven't seen _ _ _ _ like this before!
5 _ _ _ _'s serving food - but ifl need _ _ _ _ to
eat there are loads of vending machines.
6 _ _ _ _ leaves their shoes outside th e room.

10 Study the sentences in exercise 9 and complete the rules

in the Grammar focus box with the words affirmative
and negative.
• I'm in a famous city, the capital of a European country.
GRAMMAR FOCUS something, anyone, everybody,
____ body goes around by bicycle. There are
nowhere, etc.
canals 2 every____. It's 3_ _ _ _where where
• we use somebody/one, something, somewhere, everybody! you can visit interesting museums. This is a great
one, everything, everywhere in 1_ _ _ _ sentences. place for 4 some____ who
I need something to eat. Everyone leaves their shoes outside. likes eating pancakes.
• we use anybody/one, anything, anywhere in 2_ _ __
-+ Where am I?
sentences and questions.
I haven't seen anything like this before. NOT 1'11e havcR't • 11m in a capital city.
seeR RothiRg like this befoFC. I can see 1950s cars
• Nothing, nowhere and nobody/one have a negative meaning, 5_ _ _ _where.
but the verb is in the 3_ _ _ _ form. 6 Every _ _ _ knows
Nobody's serving food. NOT ,'¼'obody's Rot serv-iRg fooe. how to d ance salsa.
• After these pronouns we often use adjectives, e.g. It's 7 some _ _ __
something new, infinitives, e.g. somewhere to stay, and where cigars and rum
relative clauses, e.g. someone who ...
======== are made. In the past
-+ Grammar Reference page 147 s_ _ _ body from
the USA could travel here.
11 Choose the correct word to complete the travellers' -+ Where am I?
reviews of a Manga cafe.

**** I stayed here last night because I couldn't

find 1 anywhere I nowhere else to stay. All the hostels
b Compare your ideas with a partner and check the answers
on page 128.
were full so 2 someone / anyone recommended staying
at this Manga cafe. It's basic, but you have 3 something I 13a ID Work with a partner. You are going to prepare
everything you need. A great way to experience modern another question for the quiz. Think of a famous city and
Japanese culture. 4 Everyone I Anyone should try it. write four sentences like the ones in exercise 12a.

*** Perfect for 5 someone I somewhere who wants

to try 6 anything I something different. I tried reading a
It's somewhere where ...
You can/There are ... everywhere.
Manga comic, but didn't understand 7 nothing I anything Everyone/body ...
because 8 everything I something was in Japanese. ;) Cool It's great for someone/body who ...
place to stay, though.
b Take turns to read out your sentences to the class. Can
they guess the place?

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7.3 Vocabulary and skills development
GOALS • Recognize paraphrasing • Understand and use -ed and -ing adjectives

b Which word or phrase in the second sentence refers to a

Reading recognizing paraphrasing place in the first sentence?
1 a Look at the map of the world and label it with the places 1 Paris and New York are both fascinating cities. But for
in the box. most people in the UK, the French capital is much easier
to get to.
Tokyo Paris New York the Amazon the Sahara 2 The Amazon flows for nearly 6,500 kilometres. Although
mostly in Brazil, this great river also goes through two
other countries, Colombia and Peru.
3 When we arrived in M' Hamid, in the Sahara, it was very
hot. But our guide said the desert gets cold at night, so
we prepared for both.
4 Japan has been one of the most successful economies of
the last fifty years. But now the country has a problem:
its population is getting smaller.

3a Work with a partner. Look at the photos and the title of

the article. Think of eight words or phrases that you would
expect to find in the text.

The coldest city on Earth?

1 If you think winter in your country is cold, try visiting
Yakutsk. Temperatures in the Russian city often go
down to -50° Celsius!
2 I'll tell you what that degree of cold feels like: at -5°C,
Yakuts go out with just a hat and scarf. But at -20°C, your
b Put the places in exercise la in order from the coldest (1) to nose freezes - inside. At -35°C, you can't feel the skin on
the warmest (5). Turn to page 128 to check your answers. your face. At -45°C , don't wear glasses outside, because
when you try to take them off, they stick to your skin. And
c Work with a partner. What's the coldest place you've ever that's embarrassing!
visited? How cold does your town/city get in winter?
3 I know this because I have just arrived in Eastern Siberia,
2a Read the information in the Unlock the code box about in the coldest town on Earth. The temperature today is
-43°C, but I'm surprised to hear local people say this is
paraphrasing.
'cold, but not very cold'!
UNLOCK THE CODE paraphrasing 4 Before going outside, I put on all the things that I packed.
• To avoid repetition, writers use different words with a I'm wearing fourteen items of clothing. At first, I don't feel
similar meaning. too bad. But soon, I start to feel terrible - my face is red
and I can't feel my fingers. My legs freeze up. My whole
~
I love London, butt find the capital a difficult place to live in. body hurts. The pain is frightening. I'll have to go indoors!
I've been outside for thirteen minutes.
• To understand a text better, you need to recognize
paraphrasing, otherwise you may think the writer is s I'm disappointed because I want to explore. Yakutsk is
talking about two different things. remote - it's six time zones from Moscow, and it takes six
hours by plane from the capital. There is no railway. The
only other way is by boat - a 1,000-mile journey up the
River Lena. That's a difficult trip in -40°C temperatures.
But otherwise, it's a normal place, with cinemas, university,
even a zoo. And kids here can only miss school if the
thermometer reaches -55°C!

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b Read the article. Which of your words and

Vocabulary -ed and -ing adjectives
phrases did you find?
7a Look at the sentences about Yakutsk and read the information in the
4 Look at paragraphs 1-3 of the article.
What do the words in bold refer to? Vocabulary focus box.
a My whole body hurts. The pain is frightening.
a the Russian city
b I'm disappointed because I want to explore.
b that degree of cold
c the coldest town on Earth 1 Which one describes how a person feels?
d local people 2 Which one describes the person or thing that causes the feeling?

5 Look at paragraphs 4 and 5. For each VOCABULARY FOCUS -ed and -ing adjectives
underlined word, find a word or phrase • -ed adjectives describe how a person feels.
later in the sentence, or in the next few I feel tired. NOT f fee! tiring.
sentences, with a similar meaning. • -ing adjectives describe a situation, a person or a thing.
It was a really exciting film.
6 Work in a group. What do you think is the
most interesting fact in the article?
b Underline more examples of -ed and -ing adjectives in the article.

8 Choose the correct form to complete the sentences. Compare your answers
with a partner.
I I feel excited I exciting when I visit new places.
2 It wasn't surprised I surprising that we lost the match.
3 The increase in prices is very worried I worrying.
4 Martha's annoyed I annoying because you didn't invite her.
5 I was fascinated I fascinating to hear my uncle's stories.

9 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the adjectives in the box.

amaz- bar- confus- disappoint- embarrass- excit- frighten- relax-

II was so _ _ _ _ when I forgot Eva's name! I went red.

2You were lost and it was dark. I can understand why you were _ _ __
3It was a very _ _ _ _ race - we were jumping up and down.
4The lessons are always the same, so the students get rather _ _ __
5It was very _ _ _ _ to lie next to the swimming pool and have a drink.
6Tim was _ _ _ _ when he saw he only got 65% in the exam - he was
expecting 75% or better.
7 Her directions to the town were a bit _ _ _ _. We couldn't understand
if we had to turn left or right.
8 Marie was _ _ _ _ when her dog turned up at her house after six
months away.

10a Write four sentences with -ing adjectives and four sentences with -ed
adjectives.

b Work with a partner. Read your sentences aloud, but don't say the adjective.
Your partner has to guess what the word is.
7.4 Speaking and writing
GOALS • Check into a hotel • Write short notes and messages

3 7.6 ))) Listen again and

match the sentences to the people
Listening & Speaking checking into a hotel who say them. Write L for Lars, C for Carmen and R for
receptionist.
1 Work with a partner and answer the questions.
1 I'd like to check in, please.
1 What kind of place do you prefer to stay in when you
go away? Why? 2 Do you have a reservation?
3 Could you fill in the registration form, please?
hostel international hotel bed and breakfast 4 Is Wi-Fi available in the room?
self-catering apartment local hotel
5 Is there a charge for it?
2 How do you choose your accommodation? Tick (.t) 6 Sorry, what was the name again?
the three things that are most important to you. Put a 7 Is there somewhere we can leave our luggage?
cross (X) for two things that aren't important. 8 I'll get someone to help you with that.
Explain why. 9 What time is checkout?
• cost • location
• a good breakfast • air conditioning 4 7.7 ))) Listen and repeat the sentences.
• helpful staff • a gym or swimming pool
• internet access or Wi-Fi • an en suite bathroom 5 Work with a partner. Turn to the audioscript on page 162
• parking • room service and practise the conversations.
• minibar
6 mm3 You are going to role-play checking into a hotel.
2a You are going to listen to Lars checking into a hotel and Student A, turn to page 128. Student B, turn to page 132.
Carmen booking into a hostel. Before you listen, write Use the Language for speaking box to help you.
questions you think they might ask the receptionist about
the following. LANGUAGE FOR SPEAKING
checking into a hotel
Wi-Fi breakfast luggage checkout
Guest
I'd like to check in/check out, please.
b 7.6 )» Listen to the two conversations. Did they ask your Could we check in, please?
questions from exercise 2a? What time is checkout?
Is ... available in the room?
Is there a charge for ... ?
Is there somewhere we can leave our luggage?
Receptionist
Do you have a reservation?
What was the name (again)?
Could you fill in the registration form, please?
I'll get someone to help you with ...
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lt@!IOQ short notes and messages 8 Read the Language for writing box and find more examples
of the features in the notes and messages in exercise 7.
7 Work with a partner. Match the notes and messages a-g to LANGUAGE FOR WRITING
the reasons for writing 1-7.
1

short notes and messages

1 making a request When we write short notes and messages we often:
2 passing on a phone message
1 use only the key words which are important to understand the
3 making a suggestion message. we miss out pronouns(/, we, etc.), auxiliary verbs,
4 making an arrangement forms of be and articles, as these don't usually carry the
5 making an apology main meaning.
f-iH:ft on #le train. -+ on train
6 giving information
2 use direct forms, instead of more polite, longer forms.
7 making an offer
Cot1!d yot1 call back after 6? -+ Call back after 6.
3 use abbreviations and short forms of words.
El mint:#es -+ mins
--==.- Note: The abbreviation u (= you) is only common in text
'
I -·- messages (C = see and R = are are other examples).
Traffic terrible. Will be 20 mins
< Messages
late. Sorry 08:34
9 Cross out words in the sentences to make them into
Just arriving at messages b and c in exercise 7. What types of words have
bus station. you crossed out?
Meet at Cafe
f-am just arriving at tire bus station. ftttill meetyott at Cafe
Noir. 7.30 OK?
Noir. fs 7.30 OK?~ Just arriving at bus station. Meet at Cafe
Noir. 7.30 OK?
1 The traffic is terrible. I will be 20 minutes late. I am sorry.
2 I am at the supermarket. Do you want me to get you
anything?

10 Write the sentences below as short notes or messages.

1 This coffee machine is out of order. You can use the
machine on the second floor.
2 I am in the city centre. Do you want me to get some
currency for the holiday?
3 I am working late tonight. I will be home at eight o'clock.
Comment [l]: Good sales report but 4 Thanks very much for the dinner invitation on Saturday
v long. Cut last part? night. I would love to come. I will see you then.
1 of 8 5 I have missed the bus. I will be there in an hour.
6 I will see you at the station on Tuesday. The train leaves
at half past seven.
Subject: Dinner
June 10 18:03
11 IZi:m3 Choose one of the situations and write a message
On train. Can U get dinner ready? to your partner. Exchange messages and write a reply to
each other.
1 Ask your partner to meet you in the library to prepare
for class together.
2 Tell your partner you will see them outside the cinema
in ten minutes.
3 Tell your partner you are stuck in traffic and will be late
for a meeting.
7.5 Video

Beijing subway
1 Look at the phrases below. Use them to describe the images.

subway lines crossing the city narrow streets

subway station metro system busy traffic

2 Work with a partner. Ask and answer the questions.

a What is the best way to get across your city? What is the
worst way?
b Describe the public transport in your city. What do you
like/dislike about it?
c Do you know another city's metro system? Which one?

3 0 Watch the video and answer the questions .

a What different ways do people cross the city of Beijing?
b Why is the subway so important to Beijing?
c What are the plans for the future of the subway?

4 0 Watch the video again. Choose the correct number to

complete the sentences.
a There are 16 I 60 districts in Beijing.
b Beijing has a population of over 28 I 21 million people.
c The Beijing subway started in 1959 I 1969.
d Each week around 12 I 10 million people use the subway.
e They want to expand the Beijing subway to 13 I 30 lines. ..... _
tf"1'?111
_.._,...
f In the future, the Beijing subway will have more than ~~9>165

10,000 I 1,000 kilometres of track.

g By 2015 I 2050, China will have almost half the world's
metro lines.

Sa 1m3 Work with a partner. You are going to suggest

improvements to your local public transport system. Use
the video and your notes from exercise 2 to help you.

b Make a list of three or four improvements.

The metro system should have two more lines.
There should be more buses in the city centre.

c Work with another pair. Compare your ideas. Who has the
best ideas?
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Review

1 a Work with a partner and look at the photo. What do you 3a The words in bold are in the wrong sentences. Move them
think this is? to the correct sentences.
1 When the trains are traffic jam you sometimes have
Personal Air Vehicles are a new type of private t ransport. to stand.
If this sounds like something from a film, you're wrong. NASA
2 On long journeys I try to avoid motorways and fares
started working on the idea in 2003 and PAV technology is
here right now.
and use quieter routes.
3 Main roads keep going up in my city - the metro in
What are the main advantages? Well, firstly, PAVs 1 won't I might
have human drivers so there 2 won't I might be fewer accidents. particular is getting very expensive.
And PAVs fly. This 3 will I won't be great for countries where 4 I hate sitting in a bus pass for hours without even moving.
the roads aren't good. PAVs 4 will I won't be able to travel 5 I buy my crowded every month. It's cheaper and more
faster, moving at about 150 km per hour, so j ourney times convenient.
5 will I won't be shorter.

But there are also problems. One disadvantage is that people b What are the transport problems where you live?
like cars and 6 might not I will want to stop driving. And if
we have problems on the roads now, then in the future we 4a Match the words in the box to their definitions below.
7 won't I might have traffic jams in the air as well.
accommodation flight sightseeing souvenirs visa

1 a document you need to enter a country

2 things which remind you about your holiday
3 a journey by plane
4 visiting places of interest
5 the place where you stay

b Match the verbs below to the words in exercise 4a.

apply for book buy choose go

c Work with a partner. Using the phrases in exercise 4b and

other holiday words, tell your partner about your last holiday.
b Read the text about PAVs and choose the correct verb.
5a Choose the correct adjective ending, -ed or -ing.
c Work with a partner. Would you like to travel in this way? 1 A very relaxing I ed place I know is ...
2 Something that makes me feel embarrassing! ed is ...
2a Choose the correct options to complete this advice for
tourists. 3 Something I think is annoying I ed is ...
4 A time when I was very frightening I ed was ...
I Everybody I Somebody who visits this country needs a
visa. It's essential. b Complete the sentences with your own ideas.
2 For local food, it's better to try the port area. There's
anywhere I nowhere good to eat near the museum. 6 7.8 l)) Complete this
conversation at a hotel reception. Then
3 If you need somewhere I everywhere to change money, listen and check your answers.
there are banks in the main square. A I'd 1_ _ _ _ to check in, please. The name's Samson.
4 It's a good idea for someone I everyone to buy travel B OK, Mr Samson, that's a single room for two nights. Could
insurance. The doctors are very expensive. you 2_ _ _ _ in the registration 3_ _ _ _ , please?
5 Don't take nothing I anything valuable with you when A Of course. Is Wi-Fi 4_ _ _ _ in the room?
you visit the market. Leave your passport in the hotel. B Yes, but there's a small 5_ _ _ _ for it.
6 It's OK to try the local food, but don't eat anything I A I see. And what time is 6_ _ _ _ ?
something uncooked. B You have to leave your room by 11.00 a.m.
A OK, great.
b Work with a partner. Write similar advice for visitors to B Room 604. I'll get 7_ _ _ _ to help you with your bags.
your town or city.