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Hi Jamie,
I'm so excited you're coming for a visit. I have made a list of things for us to do when you come. Please let me know if you agree. First, we are going to see the Niagara Falls State Park. Here you have the closest views of these famous waterfalls. Then we're going to take the elevator down to the base of Niagara Gorge or, if you prefer, we can take the boat. You should bring a raincoat because we are going to get wet. Yes, we are going to have our own adventure on a jet boat through the rapids at Devil's Hole.
Let me know what you think so I can book the tickets.
See you soon, Michael
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What activities are included in this package and what do you need for each one?
First of all, and before you arrive, it's important to wear comfortable clothes.
For each activity, you have to use your imagination and also your intelligence. You don't have to be very fi t but it is an advantage.
You will receive all of the necessary equipment for the activities.
How does it work?
Th ere are two teams. Every time the teams complete an activity, they receive "Funny Money", or fake money.
Th e amount of money depends on their performance.
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25.3 Reading 25.2 Reading
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25.1 Listening
Part A Listen and answer the following questions.
1 Where does Mike suggest going?
2 Can Maggie go on Friday?
3 What does Rob suggest?
4 What does Jane suggest?
Part B Listen again and fill in the extracts.
1 What about to the new Italian restaurant?
2 Good . What do you , Maggie?
3 What you, Rob?
4 I think we should go on Th ursday night.
Th at way, Maggie can us, too.
5 I . What do you think about that, Jane?
6 Th at's fi ne with me, but I think we should go without making a reservation fi rst.
25.2 Listening
Listen to some members of the staff discussing the staff event. Are the sentences below true or false?
1 Th e stuff event is on Th ursday. T F
2 It's not important for everyone to go to the stuff event. T F
3 Th ey are leaving on a bus from the offi ce. T F
4 Th ey need to bring sneakers, a tracksuit and their ID cards. T F
5 Th e whole event costs about 50 dollars. T F
25.3 Listening
Complete the extracts. Then listen to check your answers.
1 What (you/do) during the Easter break?
2 Yes, and we (stay) in a hostel. It's cheaper for everyone.
3 What (you/visit)?
4 We (take) the TGV. It's the fastest option.
5 Yes, we (have) dinner with them on Saturday.
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25.1 Follow-up
Discuss with a colleague the many options for a staff outing. Make sentences using the prompts below.
1 What about … ? What about going to the amusement park for the staff outing?
2 Do you think … ?
3 What do you think about … ?
4 I think we should …
5 I don't think we should …
25.2 Follow-up
You are in charge of the arrangements for the staff BBQ. Use the following ideas to write about the arrangements.
1 Need: Drinks for 30 people 2 Don't need: To hire a music band
3 Have to: Buy ribs, sausages and hamburgers
4 Very important: Rent chairs and tables
25.3 Follow-up
Part A Answer the questions about the email in Reading 25.3.
1 Who is coming to visit Michael?
2 What is the fi rst thing they are going to see?
3 What advice does Michael give Jamie?
Part B Choose the correct word.
Don't forget to use be going to . do (2x) eat see stay (2x)
A: So, Elsa, what 1 (you) over the summer?
B: Well, I 2 in Rome with some friends.
A: Rome? Th at sounds great! What 3 (you) there?
B: I 4 the Colosseum, the Spanish Steps at Piazza di Spagna and St. Peter's Basilica.
A: Good plan.
B: I think so, too – and I 5 lots of Italian food.
A: How long 6 (you)?
B: About one week. How about you? What are you going to do over the vacation?
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25.1 Language Summary
Making decisionsWhat about going to an amusement park?
I don't think we should wait for Friday to make all the arrangements.
I think we should make them now.
I agree with you. That's a good idea.
I'm afraid I'm busy tomorrow evening.
Do you think tomorrow at lunchtime would be possible for you?
What do you think? – I don't think so. It's better in the evening.
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25.2 Language Summary
Making plansIt's important to wear comfortable clothes.
It wasn't too important to bring a raincoat.
For each activity, you have to use your imagination and also your intelligence.
You don't have to be very fit, but it is an advantage.
You don't need anything for the "Follow the Leader" and "Trivial Pursuit" contest.
I heard we need to dress comfortably.
What do they need or have to bring?
You don't need to pay for anything.
We also needed to have a camera to take pictures.
Didn't you go to the last staff event on team building?
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25.3 Language Summary
Discussing plansBe going to (plans)
First, I am going to see the Niagara Falls State Park.
Then you're going to take the elevator down to the base of Niagara Gorge.
He is going to have his own adventure on a jet boat through the rapids at Devil's Hole.
We're going to stay in a hostel. It's cheaper for everyone.
How long are they going to stay in Paris?
What are you going to do this Easter break?
What is he going to visit?
No, we aren't going to take the car. We're going to take the TGV. It's the fastest option.
Here you have the closest views of these famous waterfalls : Niagara Falls.
Let me know what you think, so I can book the tickets.
See you soon.
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Talking Point
1 Discuss the following questions as a group or in pairs.
A Do you often go to the tourist information office when you are in an unfamiliar town?
B What kind of information can they give you in the tourist office?
C Is there a difference between getting the information at the tourist information office and on their website? (personalized/convenient/faster)
2 What kind of information is important for the tourist information website?
Look at the following and discuss:
• museums
• restaurants
• beaches
• accommodation
• train/bus information
• interactive maps
• useful contacts and practical information
• pictures and descriptions of important attractions
• activities for the family
• weekly events, festivals, the market
• sightseeing tours
• online ticket purchase for social events
• money exchange
• best shops for souvenirs
3 In pairs, create your own website for your home city, region or country.
Don't forget to take into consideration the ideas above.