!Unit 12: It's going to Be Fun

A. Vocabulary. List the adjectives used in the brochure.

Peaceful, most awesome, colorful, marine, old, cultural, new, traditional, modern, amazing ethnic, spectacular, coastal, archaeological, exciting, different, natural, magnificent, wonderful, unique.

B. Comprehension. Answer the questions about the brochure.

1. What does Global Tours offer?

Global tours offers a vacation anywhere in the world. It offers different kinds of vacations you can travel around or relax in marine life.

2. What can you do in the Red Sea?

You can go scuba driving in the peaceful coral reefs and see colorful marine life.

3. What are visitors going to see in Petra?

In Petra, Visitors are going to see an ancient city with wonderful buildings and tombs carved in the rock.

4. What kind of vacation are you going to have in Malaysia?

In Malaysia, You're going to hike through the rainforest and learn about the unique ecosystem. You're going to come into contact with different species of plants and animals.

A. Ask and answer about the places.

What's Petra like?

It's magnificent archaeologist sitr. You can see wonderful buildings and tombs carved out in the rock.

What's Kinabalu like?

It is one of the world's unique ecosystems. You can see thousands of different species of plants and animals, including an amazing variety of orchids.

B. Choose one of the vacations. Ask and answer about the trip.

1. Where are you going to go on your vacation?

I am going to go to Petra in Jordan.

2. How long are you going to stay?

I am going to stay two weeks.

3. Who are you with?

I'm going with my father.

4. How are you going to go?

I'm going to go there by plane.

A. Add the question words. Match the questions and the answers.

B. Hameed and Fadi are going on vacation. Choose a place, and write six sentences about the thing they're going to need. Use the words in the box for ideas.

Hameed and Fadi are going to go to Bali. They're going to need cameras. They can take pictures of the sights. They're going to need a calculator. They can find the difference in prices between currencies. They're going to need a credit card. They need to get into Indonesia. They are going to need a map. They want to walk around the island. They're going to need sneakers. They need comfortable shoes for walking.

C. Complete the article. Use the adjectives in the box.

Jazan

Jazan, in southwestern Saudi Arabia, is a coastal city on the Red sea. It's the capital city of Jazan Province. Although it is a small province it has a dense population of 1.7 million inhabitans. The terrain of the region is varied, consisting of mountains, fertile plains, coasts, and islands. Jazan is famous for its agricultural products, especially its tropical fruits like mango, figs, and papaya.

The climate in the city of Jazan is very hot and humid in the summer, while temperatures in the mountains to the northeast are much cooler.

Jazan is one of the oldest regions in the country dating back some 8000 tears, and is rich in heritage and ancient monuments. There is an interesting mix of architectural styles throughout the region. The buildings are in harmony with their environment and make use of local materials, such as stone, mud, bricks, wood, and plants. One style that is unique to the Tihama coast is the Jazani hut. The region is also known for its traditional dicrafts and its generous and hospitable people.

Listen to three people talking about their vacation plans. Mark the boxes.

About the conversation

1. Why doesn't Omar want to go to India?

Omar doesn't want to go to India, because it's a bit too crowded,

2. What's wrong with Costa Rica?

He's allergic to mosquitoes.

3. What kind of place is Omar looking for?

He's looking for a place that is off the beaten track.

Your Turn

A: I like to lie on the beach and swim in the sea. in the evening I enjoy eating at outdoor restaurants.

B: How about Sharm in Egypt?

A: That's a great idea!

1. What's your favorite kind of vacation?

Adventure vacation.

2. What do you like to do on a vacation?

I like to climb mountains.

3. How often do you take a vacation?

Once a year.

4. What are you going to do on your next vacation?

I'm going to go camoing in the desert.

Before Reading

With a partner, write down what you know about Al- Hijr.

it was settled by the Nabataeans in the first century. There are over 100 rock-carved monuments that are spread over an area of 13.4 kilometers, and due to the dry climate, they are in an excellent state of preservation. The site was included in UNESCO's World Herritage List in 2008 because of its cultural and architectural importance.

After Reading

MArk the things that Adel is going to do in Al- Ula.

1. See amazing scenery.
2. visit tombs.
3. go to museum.

A. Read the email. Circle the adjectives. Underline the adverbs.

B. Complete the chart with notes for each paragraph.

C. Write an e-mail to a friend from a place that you know or would like to visit. Use your notes from the chart and ideas from this unit.

Dear Ahmed,

I hope you are fine.

I am in Malaysia with my cousin. We went by a [lane and stayed in a great hotel. Malaysia is a wonderful place to visit. The parks are huge and they contain tousands of plants.

Yesterday, we went to Tunku Abdul Rahman National park. Tomorrow, We will visit Petronas Tower. I expect the sky walk over the sky bridge will be the best thing in this vacation. The next day we will go to explore the culture in Kota Bharu.

We will stay in Malaysia for ten years. We have fantastic time.

Write me soon!

Sinserly,

Mohammad.

Plan a picnic, Present your picnic plan to the class. Use pictures and brochures.

I am planning to have a picnic that is arranged in Abha mountains next Friday with my family. Abha is a beautiful city located in the Asir region, Saudi Arabia. The city is considered as a hill station in Saudi Arabia and attracts many tourists, especially, during the summer. Taking a break from our busy routine and spend time with our family is very important for our mental and emotional well-being.

We are going to camp there for three days, cook meals and eat together, play games, and spend the funniest moments with my family.

everyone in the family is looking forward to visiting Jabal Sawda and trying the cable car. These cable cars heading to the Green Mountain glide at an altitude of 400 meters above the New Abha Resort. Enjoy striking views of the area's rolling hills and Lake Sadd, then head back to explore the resort.

A. Rewrite the sentences. Use adverbs of manner.

1. Hameed laughs loudly.
2. We always eat dinner early.
3. Fadwa and Amal read slowly.
4. Saeed plays tennis well.
5. Sabah speeks quietly.
6. Does Khalid work hard?
7. Majida and Ali run fast.
8. He learns English easily.
9. Do I write better now?
10. He jumped high over the wall.

B. Complete the conversation. Use adverbs forms of the adjectives in parenthese.

A: How was your vaccation in Norway?

B: It didn't start well because my flight left late. The plane shook wildly, So I was happy when it landed safely at the airport.

A: Wasn't it cold there?

B: Yes, but I dressed warmly.

A: So, did you go skiinng?

B: Of course! I took lessons on the first day. I learned quickly and easily. Then I spent the week skiing fast down the hills.

A: What did you do in the evenings?

B: I sat comfortably by the fire and watched the snow fall peacefully outside.