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LET'S READ! 📖
Dialogue 💬
Situation:
Thomas is talking to a travel agent to help him plan a holiday.
Agent
Thomas
My name is Thomas Miller and my wife's name is Alex Miller.
Agent
I also need both your dates of birth.
Thomas
My date of birth is 8 June 1989 and Alex's is 5 March 1985.
Agent
Now your passport numbers and expiry dates.
Thomas
Oh! I'm afraid I haven't got them with me.
Agent
No problem. You can email them to me.
Thomas
Thanks.
Agent
So your holiday is a two-week, all-inclusive package to the Marmaris Resort.
Thomas
What's included in that?
Agent
Return flights, transfers to and from Dalaman Airport, a self-catering apartment, which will be cleaned once a week and use of a communal swimming pool. And for any emergencies situations you can call our hotline.
Thomas
That's perfect! Is it also possible to upgrade the package?
Agent
Yes, it is. But of course, you'll pay an additional fee for that. So, I'll need a 50% deposit now and the balance at least 14 days before the holiday date.
Thomas
OK. Here's my credit card.
QUESTION
1. How long was their holiday?
2. How many people are traveling and what were ask from them?
3. What type of accommodation will the couple have?
LET'S LEARN!
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The first thing you should do when considering planning a trip is set your total trip budget. It is important to set your overall budget number from the start. This will help determine where you can go, what you can do and what you want to spend your money on. This will also help you clarify your priorities during the trip. Last but not the least, always leave a line in your budget for trip emergencies.
1. What is Your Budget?
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There are endless options when deciding where to go on a trip. Choosing a travel destination can be quite challenging. Where should I travel next is one of the most frequent questions we ask ourselves too. You must find a destination that fits your interests, where you can do your favorite activities, and where you can learn something new.
2. Consider your destination.
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A specific location can be very different and offer different adventures depending on the time of year you visit. Then, sometimes we would love to take a trip, but the timing of trying to figure out when to go or if it is possible to go can be difficult. Your time and season are on your priority list but another important thing is you should consider countries that are safe and comfortable to visit during your availability.
3. Best Timing
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When planning a trip consider who is going along with you. It can be just your partner or your kids, only adults, extended family, or friends. If you are traveling solo, then you can decide what will be your next destination according to your preferences. But if you travel with someone else, as a couple, as a family, or as a group of friends, you will have to make a compromise.
4. Travel Companions
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This is one of the most important things that you have to decide before taking on the plane. You have to decide the things that you want to do during the trip. You can set back and relax, or have an exciting adventure seeing many different sights and experiences, or you can do both. There are many different kinds of trips to take with a wide variety of stuff to do. Also, your trip budget may help determine what you do.
5. What do you want to do during the trip
LET'S PRACTICE! 📝
👂🏻 Listening Exercise
Direction: Listen to the dialogue and answer the question that follows.
2. What can he do in the Grand Canyon?
3. What facilities does the hotel have?
🗣 Speaking Exercise
Direction: Listen as your mentor reads the passage. Then, retell the story.
Can I have the full names of all the people traveling, please.