Describing a town

 MODEL LETTER

LOCATION

-Under an hour from (important city), …....is located in …............the south/east/west/north of (country). The river …....................... runs through the city. With a population of ...... (number of people),.... is one of the most …..................cities / places on the planet.

SIGHTSEEING

-There are several reasons to visit …...............(town). Among these is the spectacular/magnificent............., which was built in...................... It is one of the world's architectural wonders and it is on the World Heritage list. 

Other famous sights are …....................................

FESTIVALS (If there are any)

- Every year ….........................(town) celebrates a fantastic festival. (Explain what the festival consists of).

SHOPPING

-There are plenty of places to go shopping in....... The town centre has a large modern shopping centre with shops such as........................................... . There are also narrow lanes where you can find all kinds of souvenirs and antiques.

NIGHTLIFE (Choose one of the paragraphs)

….................... is a cosmopolitan and lively city, which is always bustling with people. The nightlife there is exciting. There are lots of places to go, such as modern pubs where you can have a drink enjoy with friends. 

….................... is a tiny peaceful village where you can enjoy a delicious/romantic dinner in one of its delightful restaurants or go for a walk along the river bank.

(CONCLUSION)

To sum up, ….................is a town/city/village with a very special atmosphere that has something to offer everyone. Whether you want to spend your time sightseeing or shopping, or simply relaxing and enjoying a peaceful holiday, ….........................is the ideal choice for a few days away from stress/pollution/boredom. If I were you, I would definitely put it on my itinerary.

Unit 4

Unit 4

VOCABULARY AND PRONUNCIATION

-Places in Town (p. 50)

-Places in  town (Photocopy)

-Around Town (p. 54)

-Adjectives: describing a place to visit

GRAMMAR

-1st, 2nd and 3rd Conditionals.

-Unless

SPEAKING

-Giving directions (See blog entry Giving directions)

WRITING

-Write a brochure about a place (town, village, coastal area, mountains...) to visit. Use expressions given (photocopy)

Summary unit 4

VOCABULARY AND PRONUNCIATION
-Places in Town (p. 50 + photocopy "The Inner City/ In a Suburb)
-Around Town (p. 54)
-Adjectives describing a place (See blog entry)

GRAMMAR
-1st, 2nd and 3rd Conditionals.
-Unless

SPEAKING
-Giving directions (See blog entry)

WRITING
(See contents for unit 3 for the writing section)

Giving directions

LEARN THE FOLLOWING EXPRESSIONS

Language for asking directions
Can you tell me Do you know Where is	the way to how to get to	the	(nearest)	post office? bus stop? toilet?
		Covent Garden? Trafalgar Square? Bush House?

Language for giving directions
Left turn left at / past / into it's on the left take the second (turning) on the left
Right turn right at / past / into it's on the right take the second (turning) on the right
Ahead go straight on Go along / down the street It’s ...on the right / on the left ...on the corner of.....and.... ...at the end of the street ...opposite / next to / between...and...

Travel Survival Sentences

EXERCISES

1. Instructions: Choose the correct answer.

2.  Listen to the conversations and complete the information:  (HOMEWORK)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yACFNlua10

1 Conversation 1:

Excuse me, is there a ________  _________ near here,  please?

Take the next road ______   _____   ________, walk for about _______   ________and the _________  ________is ____   ______   ________

Conversation 2

Excuse me, can you tell me ______   _____   ________to the nearest pharmacy, please?

Turn left _____  _____  _____________   _______________then take the second right and the pharmacy is ____  ____ ___________.

Conversation 3

Excuse me, do you know the ___________  _____the station please? I need to take the train

Sorry, I don’t know this area very well. Wht don’t you ask that ____________over there?

Good idea

Conversation 4

Excuse where is the ______________    ______________,  please?

There is one on Smiths street, __________________   _____  _____________

And where is Smiths Street?

Oh it’s the main road that goes through the town. It’s also called the high street.

Conversation 5

Excuse    ____________  _________  _______   _______to belina restaurant, please?

Go to ______   __________of this road then turn __________ at the traffic lights.I thinkBbelina is an Italian restaurant _______   _______  ___________of Harris Road and Carter Avenue.

First and Second Conditionals

CHART

	If Clause	Main Clause
First Conditional	PRESENT SIMPLE	WILL + INFINITIVE CAN/MUST + INFINITIVE IMPERATIVE
Second Conditional	PAST SIMPLE	WOULD + INFINITIVE COULD/MIGHT + INF

· First Conditional

It is possible and also very likely (probable) that the condition will be fulfilled.

Example: If I find her address, I’ll send her an invitation.

     Exercise1

• Unless: A no ser que… (Remember it goes with the verb in the affirmative)

Example: 
I won’t call you if it is not necessary.=
 I won’t call you unless it is necessary.

UNLESS

Exercise 1    

· Second Conditional

1. It is possible but very unlikely (improbable) that the condition will be fulfilled (realizada).

Example: If I found her address, I would send her an invitation.

Si encontrase su dirección (veo difícil que ocurra), enviaría una invitación.

2. Hypothetical situations. (Situaciones hipotéticas)

Example: What would you do if you were a millionaire?

3. Advice. (Consejos)

Example: If I were* you, I wouldn’t go out tonight.

Exercises

Exercise 1     Exercise 2         Exercise 3       Exercise 4

First or Second Conditional?

Exercise 1    Exercise 2

Conditional Clauses

Have a look at the following grammar explanations (In Spanish!)

Explanaitions in Spanish

Explanations

·        Conditional Sentence Type 0

General truths. (Siempre que haces esto, ocurre esto otro)

Form: If + Simple Present, Simple Present

Example: If you heat the air in a balloon, it becomes bigger.

Exercises
Exercise on Zero Conditional

·        Conditional Sentence Type 1

 It is possible and also very likely (probable) that the condition will be fulfilled.

Form: if + Simple Present, will-Future

Example: If I find her address, I’ll send her an invitation.

Exercises

   Exercise 1

   Exercise 2 

• Unless: A no ser que… (Remember it goes with the verb in the affirmative)

Example: I won’t call you if it is not necessary.= I won’t call you unless it it necessary.

Exercises
Unless

·        Conditional Sentence Type 2

1.  It is possible but very unlikely (improbable), that the condition will be fulfilled.

Form: if + Simple Past, Conditional I (= would + Infinitive)

Example: If I found her address, I would send her an invitation. 
Si encontrase su dirección (veo difícil que ocurra), enviaría una invitación.
(I can't find her address so I can't send her an invitation. I might not find it.)

2.  Hypothetical situations. (Situaciones hipotéticas)

Example: What would you do if you were a millionaire?

3. Advice. (Consejos)

Example: If I were* you, I wouldn’t go out tonight.

Exercises  
   Exercise 1
  Exercise 2

·        Conditional Sentence Type 3

Form: if + Past Perfect, Conditional II (= would + have + Past Participle)

•  It is impossible that the condition will be fulfilled because it refers to the past.

 Example:"If I had found her address, I would have sent her an invitation".

Si hubiese encontrado su dirección, habría enviado una invitación.
(Es algo que ya no tiene solución, puesto que ya ha ocurrido.)
(I didn't find her address so I didn't send her an invitation)

• It is also used for regrets. (lamentaciones o arrepentimientos)

Example:"If I had studied harder, I wouln´t have failed the test".

Exercises
Exercise 1

CHART

	If Clause	Main Clause
Zero Conditional	PRESENT SIMPLE	PRESENT SIMPLE
First Conditional	PRESENT SIMPLE	WILL + INFINITIVE CAN/MUST + INFINITIVE IMPERATIVE
Second Conditional	PAST SIMPLE	WOULD + INFINITIVE COULD/MIGHT + INF
Third Conditional	PAST PERFECT	WOULD + HAVE + P.P.

• Exercises: Mixed Types

1st/2nd

Exercise 1

Exercise 2

Exercise 3

• 2nd/3rd

Upper level

• 1st/2nd/3rd

Exercise 1

Exercise 2

           Games

Fling the teacher

Who wants to be a millionaire
Conditionals Rally

Translate into English (Advanced) (Bachillerato Level)

Exercise 1

Exercise 2