EOI_B2_Speaking Practice_Travelling_23 .pdf

1. EOI - PRACTICE
TRAVELLING

2. CONVERSATION - Holiday & Travel
1. Do you prefer to travel abroad or to discover your own country?
2. What is your idea of a perfect holiday?
3. Where did you spend your last vacation?
4. Describe the most interesting person you met on one of your travels
5. If you could choose one place to go this weekend, where would it be?
6. Where will you go on your next vacation?
7. What do you think about camping? And cruises?
8. What is the impact of tourism on the environment.
9. What are some bene
fi
ts and drawbacks of backpacking?
10.What do you think about tourism in your hometown?
GENERAL

3. ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW
DIALOGUE

4. Expressing your opinion
I believe/think that…
In my opinion,…
The way I see it,…
If you ask me,…
I would say that…
It seems to me that…
As far as I’m concerned,…
Agreeing with your partner
I (totally) agree with you.
You’re dead right.
That’s (absolutely) true.
You’re (absolutely) right.
That’s a great idea.
I couldn’t agree more.
Yes, I see what you mean.
I see it that way, too.
Yes, of course. | I think so, too.
Disagreeing with your partner
I’m afraid I don’t see it the same way.
I’m sorry but I have to disagree.
You may be right, but I have a different view.
That might be true, but I’m not sure I agree with you.
I’m sorry, but I don’t agree.
Conceding arguments
While you might say that ..., it's important to remember that ...
I agree with you that ... On the other hand, ...
Although/even though it is true that... I believe that...
I agree/admit/concede that... , but we must remember that…
I can understand that... Nevertheless, ...
It's true/obvious/evident that ... However, ...
Agreeing & Disagreeing

5. Starting your discussion
Shall I start? / Yeah, go on.
Shall I go
fi
rst? / Of course, go ahead.
Is it okay if I start? / Sure, no problem.
Would you like to go
fi
rst? / Yes, why not?
Asking for your partner’s opinion
statement, don’t you think/agree?
statement , wouldn’t you agree?
statement, right?
Do you think…? | Do you believe that…?
What do you think about…?
How about…? | What about…?
What’s your take on…?
Concluding the discussion
I believe we have an agreement, don’t we?
So, do we have an agreement?
Shall we stick to…?
Shall we agree on..?
Changing the subject
As for + one of the options
In relation to + one of the options
As regards + one of the options
Regarding the question of the task,
Interacting

6. DIALOGUE
• Your conversation should last about 7-8 minutes.
• Avoid short answers, take part and speak and listen to your partner
• Your partner’s information is different from yours.
• If possible, try to reach an agreement at the end of the conversation.
• Use at least 3 of the ideas below.
You and your partner/s have won a fantastic prize and you can choose between travelling to an exotic destination, a tour
around Europe and a twenty-day trip to Italy. Among other reasons, you prefer the exotic trip because:
- you are an adventurous person
- a chance in a lifetime
- landscape
- you are keen on eco-tourism
- a great opportunity to get to know different
people and cultures
- accommodation in cabins with the locals
STUDENT
A
2- DIALOGUE

7. DIALOGUE
• Your conversation should last about 7-8 minutes.
• Avoid short answers, take part and speak and listen to your partner
• Your partner’s information is different from yours.
• If possible, try to reach an agreement at the end of the conversation.
• Use at least 3 of the ideas below.
•You will visit the most beautiful cities in Europe
• you want to do cultural things
•guided tour
• four-star hotels
•spa services included
•you deserve a holiday: you just want to relax
and unwind!
STUDENT
B
You and your partner/s have won a fantastic prize and you can choose between travelling to an exotic destination, a tour
around Europe and a twenty-day trip to Italy. Among other reasons, you prefer the tour around Europe because:
2- DIALOGUE

8. ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW
MONOLOGUE

9. MONOLOGUE STRUCTURE
MONOLOGUE STRUCTURE:
1. Introduction: introduce the topic in a general way
2. Arguments (pros/cons): organise your ideas in different arguments,
and explain each topic in depth, trying to show all the pros and the cons
3. Personal Opinion: express your own personal ideas
4. Conclusion: summarise everything that you have said before, your personal
beliefs and other people’s beliefs or behaviours about the topic.

10. TRAVELLING - VOCABULARY
(UN) SUSTAINABLE TOURISM:
Lack of resources
Water shortage = water scarcity
To bene
fi
t the local community
Make a pro
fi
t without destroying natural
resources
Sustain the well-being of local people
Be under threat
Threaten the biodiversity
Responsible tourism
Leave a small carbon footprint
Overpopulated
Antisocial behaviour
KINDS OF TOURISM
Mass tourism
Rural tourism | Ecotourism
Adventure tourism
Sun-and-sand tourism
City break | Weekend getaways
Low-cost holidays
VERBS
Get to know a place
To Spoil
To litter
Go sightseeing
Go on a trip / cruise
PEOPLE
Holidaymakers
Seagoers | Beach bums
High spenders
Wealthy traveller
PLACES:
Trouble hotspot
A local beauty spot
Exotic locations
Large tourist resorts
Youthful destinations
A must-see sight
OTHER BITS
Unspoiled areas
Wildlife
All – inclusive resorts/ package tours
International hotel chains
Health and wellness
Cultural identities
Breathtaking views
Overrated
Picturesque
Long-haul
fl
ights
Guided tour
Full-board | Half-board

11. MONOLOGUE 1 - TRAVELLING
In this part of the exam you are going to give a short talk on a topic. Discuss the ideas given below. The talk should last 3 to 4 minutes
You may be asked further questions about the topic when you have
fi
nished.
No need to use the pictures
1. Your reasons when choosing a holiday:
climate, tourist facilities, landscape,
accommodation, price, any others…
2. Travelling alone.
3. What can ruin a holiday?

12. MONOLOGUE 2 - TRAVELLING
In this part of the exam you are going to give a short talk on a topic. Discuss the ideas given below. The talk should last 3 to 4 minutes
You may be asked further questions about the topic when you have
fi
nished.
No need to use the pictures
1. Low-cost airlines.
2.Jet-lag experiences.
3.Home swap: budget accommodation.
4.Rural tourism.