Communication Beginnings: An Introductory Listening and Speaking Text for English Language Learners

Chapter 3 29 You and your best friend are taking a vacation for spring break. You are deciding between two kinds of vacations. First, ask your partner the WH questions below, so you understand what kind of vacation they like. - What kind of weather do you like? - Do you want to exercise or relax on vacation? - Do long flights annoy you? - What is your budget (how much money can you spend)? - How long do you want to go for? Now, study the information below about the two vacations. Together, with your partner, choose one vacation. You must agree with your partner on the same vacation. Which vacation will you choose? Why? Freerider, by Up-Free, CC0 Vacation #1: Ski Vacation in Canada - 2 hour flight from Portland - Cold, snowy weather - Hotel includes hot tub and swimming pool - English language is spoken - Breakfast and dinner included - Opportunities to ski and snowboard - $3,000.00 for 6 days Maldives, by TPSDave, CC0 Vacation #2: Beach vacation in the Maldives - 18 hour flight from Portland - Hot, sunny weather - Hotel is right on the beach - Some English is spoken - No meals included - Opportunities to swim and dive - $3,500.00 for 5 days Speaking Tip: Intonation