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Reading
Read the texts. Circle the correct option (a–d).
Living cheaply in New Zealand
I've been in New Zealand for six months, and, as far as I'm concerned, it's the adventure capital of the world! Hiking, skydiving, caving, ... the list goes on. And it doesn't have to cost a lot to live here. When I arrived, I stayed in a hostel in Auckland. It was cheap, and I met lots of people. I joined up with a few of them and we started touring the country – buses are the cheapest way to get about. We stayed in affordable campsites in the most amazing places. Right now, I'm back in a hostel in Wellington. I'm taking a city break before I start touring again.
1. What does the author say about being in New Zealand?
a. He's planning to go home now.
b. He prefers travelling on his own.
c. He's spent a lot of money.
d He has seen both town and country.
How to make money travelling
After I left university, I set out on a three-month trip to Asia. The idea was to travel and then go home and find a job. That was two years ago, and I'm still here! But how, you may ask, can you make money and travel at the same time? I teach English. I also write a travel blog, and that makes money too. I don't have a lot of money, but I can pay my bills. I have friends that do other things, such as hairdressing. There are lots of different ways to make money while you're travelling.
2. What does the author say about his experience?
a. He spent three months in Asia.
b. He now knows what job he wants to train for.
c. He became very rich.
d. He changed his plans.
So you want to be a billionaire?
Self-made billionaires have one thing in common: They're good at making money. Most of them will also tell you that this talent is only part of the story. So what else do you need to be a success in the business world? So you want to be a billionaire? helps you understand. The book looks at the careers and methods of the world's most famous self-made billionaires. Each chapter examines how these billionaires made their fortune – and how you can do the same. Read So you want to be a billionaire and open the door to a great future!
3. The author of the text wants to
a. sell people a book.
b. explain the life of a billionaire.
c. encourage readers to write a book about their lives.
d. describe how he became successful.
Listening
☊3.13 Listen to the conversation twice. Decide if the statements are true or false. Write T or F.
1. Lucy has a relative living in Spain.
2. Ben prefers the town to the country.
4. Ben's uncle can teach Lucy Spanish cooking.
5. Lucy tells Ben about a good hotel to stay at.
6. Lucy gives Ben some advice about a job.
7. Lucy is planning to return to Spain in September.
Speaking
You are planning a two-day city break in June. Discuss the trip with a friend and agree on...
• which city to go to
• tourist attractions you will visit
• where you will stay
• how you will get there.
Tell the rest of the class what you have planned.
Writing
Choose a tourist destination in Viet Nam. Write a blog post (120–150 words) about it giving advice to other tourists visiting there. Include information about
• the best time of year to visit,
• what tourist attractions to see, and which to avoid, if any,
• the best times of day to visit them,
• best places to get good Instagram photos.
