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FUNCTIONS
                                •  Asking about and describing cities                              English  9
                                •  Identifying cultural differences
                                •  Talking about travel and tourism                                   Theme 6
                                •  Ordering food
                                                                                               Bridging Cultures
          4.  In groups, search for the ways of treating guests in different cultures. Take notes and share   L2
              them with your friends.










          5.  Write down your opinions on the best way to travel. You can use the means of transport and
              adjectives given.
                                             E.g.   I think it’s best to go somewhere on foot, in your neighborhood,
           Means of Transport  Adjectives
                                                    because it is healthy and it doesn’t cost anything.
               On foot       Comfortable
                Train            Safe
                 Car          Traditional
               Bicycle         Healthy
               Aircraft         Cheap
               Subway         Enjoyable

          6.  Listen to the transport announcements and fill in the blanks. Tapescript 6.2.2
             1.     The next train to arrive at Platform 4 is the a.______________ to London Euston. Take the Tube from
                    London Euston to London Victoria. Platform b.______________ for the 13.45 to London. First class is in
                    the rear carriage.
             2.     This is a platform announcement for passengers for the c.______________ service to London Euston.
                    This train is delayed by approximately d.______________ minutes. The train will now depart from Platform
                    e.______________. Passengers for the 13.45 train to London, please make your way to Platform 2.
             3.     Passengers for Flight ES410 to Rome, please make your way to Gate f.______________ for boarding.
                    Gate 11 for flight g.______________ to Rome. Please have your passports and boarding passes ready.
          7.  Work in pairs. Follow the instructions to create a
              dialog. Use the menu. (The blue for the waiter/waitress   SUSIE’S KITCHEN
              and the yellow is for the customer.)
                                                                       16 Broad Street Opening at 10:30
                                                                   Meat, Fish and Chicken
           Greet and say welcome.                                  Grilled fish of the day        $ 9.00
                                                                   Steak with chips or salad      $ 12.00
                                         Greet, thank and ask for the menu.
                                                                   Sausage and roast tomato pasta      $ 8.00
           Give the menu and ask about the order.                  Chicken salad with garlic yogurt dressing   $ 7.00
                                                                   Vegetarian
                                                             Order.  Cheese and tomato pizza      $ 7.00
                                                                   Mushroom omelet              $ 8.00
           Take the order and serve your customer.                 Vegetable chili              $ 6.00
                                                                   Something Sweet Homemade
                                                      Ask for the bill.  Carrot cake            $ 3.50
                                                                   Homemade banana cake         $ 3.50
           Give the bill.                                          Drinks
                                                                   Cup of coffee                $ 2.00
                                                 Express your pleasure.
                                                                   Cup of tea                   $ 1.50
           Thank.                                                  Water, still or sparkling       $ 1.00
                                                                   Orange juice                 $ 2.00


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