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Check the words you already know. Marca las palabras que ya conoces. Marque as palavras que você já conhece. 이미 아는 단어에 체크하세요. Позначте слова, які ви вже знаєте.

• ☐ ☐ ☐ a safari trip n. - a trip to see animals in the wild (in Africa)
• ☐ ☐ ☐ an aisle seat n. - a seat next to the aisle, not the window seat
• ☐ ☐ ☐ a limo n. - limousine, a large expensive car driven by a chauffeur
• ☐ ☐ ☐ luggage n. - suitcases, bags
• ☐ ☐ ☐ mechanical problems n. - equipment or machines don't work properly

n. - noun,    v. - verb,    phv. - phrasal verb,    adj. - adjective,    exp. - expression

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Cheryl	Mrs. Beatty

• Cheryl works in a travel agency.
• She is telling Mrs. Beatty about the trip she will take to South Africa.

1. What kind of trip is Mrs. Beatty taking?
   A cruise
   A safari
   A city tour
   
   
2. How many times has Mrs. Beatty been to Africa?
   This is her first time.
   This is her third time.
   This is her tenth time.
   
   
3. What city will Mrs. Beatty arrive in?
   Johannesburg
   Botswana
   Okavango
   
   
4. What type of seat would Mrs. Beatty prefer?
   An aisle seat
   A window seat
   A first-class seat
   
   
5. In Johannesburg, how can Mrs. Beatty get to her hotel?
   By taxi
   By bus
   By limo
   
   
6. What kind of train will she take?
   An express train
   A slow train
   A private train
   
   
7. Why does Mrs. Beatty want to take the train?
   It is fast and cheap.
   She is afraid of flying.
   She can see the country.
   
   
8. Does Mrs. Beatty prefer a bus or an airplane?
   A bus
   An airplane
   
   
9. What is special about the hotel?
   It is on a boat.
   It is on an island.
   It is full of donkeys.
   
   
10. What will the donkey do?
    Protect her
    Pull the boat
    Carry her luggage
    
    
11. Why does Mrs. Beatty prefer the donkey?
    Donkeys never have mechanical problems.
    Donkeys are cheaper.
    Donkeys are safer.
    
    

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Directions: 1) Read these sentences from the video and choose the word or expression that you think fits best. 2) Listen again and check your answers.

Instrucciones: 1) Lea la conversación y elija la palabra o expresión que crea que es mejor. 2) Escuche y verifique sus respuestas.

Instruções: 1) Leia a conversa e escolha a palavra ou expressão que você acha melhor. 2) Ouça novamente e verifique suas respostas.

지시 사항 : 1) 대화를 읽고 가장 적절하다고 생각되는 단어나 표현을 고르세요. 2) 답변을 듣고 확인합니다.

Інструкції: 1) Прочитайте ці речення з відео і виберіть слово або вираз, який, на вашу думку, підходить найкраще. 2) Прослухайте ще раз і перевірте свої відповіді.

• So, Mrs. Beatty, we --- could should would talk about your safari trip to Botswana.
• I'm so excited! My first time in Africa!
• You're going to be flying into Johannesburg, South Africa. --- Could Should Would you like a window or an aisle?
• A window. I want to see everything!
• In Johannesburg you --- could should would take a taxi or a limo to your hotel. The next day you --- could should would fly or you --- could should would take a train to Francistown in Botswana.
• Is it an express train?
• Yes.
• I'll take the train. I --- could should would like to see the country.
• Great. Then after you see Francistown, you can take a small plane or a bus to the Okavango Delta.
• How small is the airplane?
• It's pretty small.
• I'll take the bus. Is it an express bus?
• I think so. When you get to Gumare, you're going to be taking a boat to your hotel.
• A boat?
• The hotel is on an island. When you get to the island, a man with a donkey can take your luggage to the hotel.
• A donkey?
• There are no cars on the island.
• Is it an express donkey?
• I think it's probably a local donkey. Of course, if you don't want the donkey, you --- could should would take a small plane. It goes straight to the hotel.
• I think I --- could should would take the donkey. Donkeys never have mechanical problems, right?
• Right.

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Directions: Play the audio clip and try to repeat what you hear. Click "Show" to see the text.

Instrucciones: Reproduce el clip de audio e intenta repetir lo que escuchas. Haga clic en "Show" para ver el texto.

Instruções: Reproduza o clipe de áudio e tente repetir o que você ouve. Clique em "Show" para ver o texto.

지시 사항 : 오디오 클립을 재생하고 들리는 내용을 반복해 보십시오. 텍스트를 보려면 "Show" 를 클릭하십시오.

Інструкції: Увімкніть аудіокліп і спробуйте повторити те, що чуєте. Натисніть "Show", щоб побачити текст.

We should talk about your safari trip to Botswana.

I'm so excited! My first time in Africa!

You're going to be flying into Johannesburg, South Africa.

In Johannesburg, you should take a taxi or a limo to your hotel.

You could fly or you could take a train to Francistown.

I'll take the train. I'd like to see the country.

You can take a small plane or a bus to the Okavango Delta.

You're going to be taking a boat to your hotel.

The hotel is on an island.

A man with a donkey can take your luggage to the hotel.

There are no cars on the island.

1. Where is Mrs. Beatty going? Would you like to go on this trip? Why?
2. What types of transportation is Mrs. Beatty going to take on her trip?
3. Mrs. Beatty is given several options:
   
   • a window or an aisle seat
   • a taxi or a limo to the hotel
   • a plane or a train to Francistown
   • a small plane or a bus to the Okavango Delta
   • a donkey or a small plane to the hotel
   
   What would you choose in each situation? Why?
4. What is the most exciting or unusual trip you have ever taken?