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1.2 The wonders of travelling

Speaking time: the wonders of travelling.

Travelling clipart
Gnokii. Travelling clipart (CC0)

Travelling around the world is a great way of having experiences and understanding other cultures. 

Talk to your partner: 

- Do you like travelling?

- What countries have you visited?

- What country would you like to visit?

Read and learn: The seven wonders of the world.

Traveller drawing
Alba Lorenzo e María Lorenzo con Canva Ia. Traveller drawing (CC BY-NC-SA)

Did you know that there were 7 wonders in the ancient world?

   Lots of centuries ago, 7 human-made creations were so amazing that travellers from all around the world wanted to visit them. Some of these wonders included the pyramids of Egypt, the Hanging Gardens of Babilon, the statue of Zeus at Olympia in Greece or the lighthouse of Alexandria. The only one existing today are the great pyramids of Egypt, all the others were destroyed! But don't worry. If you want to visit amazing places, there is a list with the 7 wonders of the Modern World! Check the map on the following activity to learn about amazing places. 

Vocabulary revision: travelling useful language.

Watch the video to learn some useful language when travelling. 

Language Tutor Online. Travel Vocabulary in English (CC BY)

Writing time.

  • Choose one of the places in the text above.
  • Write a short text in your notebook describing your trip. 
  • You can take a look at the text below to help you! You can use a similar text changing the words in bold and CAPITAL LETTERS to create your own text. 

MY TRAVEL TO MACHU PICCHU

This year I am going to travel to Machu Picchu.

I am going to travel by plane. I would like to go hiking and I would like to sleep in a campsite.

I am going to visit the ancient ruins with a tourist guide. I am going to use a backpack and I am packing my camera, my mobile phone,

some winter clothes, my passport and a map. It is going to be great! 

Go deeper...!

It's time to do some research.

Do you know who these famous explorers were?

Why were they famous? Look it up!

You can click on the names or do your own research!

Research     
Who was... David Livingstone?
Who was... Roald Amundsen?
Who was...  James Cook?


 

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