ae 0 1c} The Best Beaches Ele) ite elem Lege) og LE ETT | Step 1 © Warm-up Questions What are some famous beaches? What makes those beaches special? 2 What do you like about beaches? What don't you like about beaches? tomakea reservation 2 collection; assortment to have the same opinion best the time in the morning when the sun comes up choices error an area of land surrounded by water on all sides unitsStep2_ Let’s Listen Listening Practice 1 Listen and choose the best answer. ‘tmok ‘1 What is the main topic of the conversation? © beaches in Asia @ the Phi Philslands Mom's favorite beach Ryan's favorite beach 2 Which is NOT one of the author's favorite beaches? Bora Bora ) Corfu Playa del Carmen Phi Philslands 3 Whereis Bora Bora Iccated? Polynesia ») France Greece © French Polynesia 4 What can be inferred from the conversation? Dad will take his femily to Bora Bora. (2) Dad loves the mountains more than the beach. Dad doesn't like to go long distances.) Dad doesn't like to go to the beach. © Listening Practice 2 1 Ipanema Beach 1) Location : S30 Paulo, Brazil Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 2 White Sand Beach 1) Location: Cebu Island, Philippines Boracay Island, Philippines 2) Distinguishing feature Ss beautiful white palm trees sparkling pink sand, e white sand and scuba diving a 3) Recommended month to visit : 3) Recommended month to visit January October a November > September is 3 El Palmar Beach 4 Bondi Beach 1) Location : Souther Spain 3 11) Location: Sydney, Australia a Northern Spain 5 Perth, Australia 2) Distinguishing featur 2) Distinguishing feature the bluest water in the world a reat for surfing beautiful golden sand a teat for jet skiing 3) Recommended month to visit: December a August 3) Recommended month to visit July © April ‘The Best Beaches around the World | 19@© Listening Practice 3 Listen and take notes. “tmeek 17 Listening Practice 4 (Task7) Listen and check. “Tex 12 ‘| What is the conversation mostly about? how a beach got its name [[] why a certain beach is Michelle and Frank's favorite |Task2) Listen again and answer the questions. ‘1 What country are Frank and Michelle traveling in? 2 Where do they want to go? 3 How longis the beach? 4 Atthe time the beach was named, how did people get around? 14 | Unitsa | SSS eR SS ee sGstep3 Let’s Talk 1 Where are Joey and Jade? What are they doing? 2 Which beaches have you been to? What do you usually do at the beach? ®sien4 Listen and Number put the sections in order. “tax 11 The fifth, and the most obvious, is we have the most beautiful beaches in all of North Americal Why? Well, there are hundreds of reasons, but let me tell you the top five. Miami Beach is the perfect location for your next vacation. "Fourth, we have a large selection of wonderful hotels, There are lots of business hotels, family hotels, and even themed hotels to choose from. Third, the food options here are some of the best of the world. We have incredible restaurants serving all types of delicious cuisine. To start, we have hot and sunny weather year round. That means you can come anytime you like. So call us at 555-8679, and book your trip today! When you see the white sand and beautiful blue water, you may never want to eave! Second, we are the perfect place for a family vacation. We have fun stuff to do for both | adults and children. Are you tired of work or school? Are you ready to take a vacation to someplace warm, tropical, and fun? Well, why don't you escape and come down to sunny Miami Beach, Florida? ‘The Best Beaches around the World | 15