| Level | Topic | Speakers | Length |
| Intermediate | Travel | Man | 02:05 |
Pre-Listening Exercise
If you had time and money, what are three places in the world that you would visit and why? Would you travel by plane, ship, or train? Would you rather stay in a big hotel, a small inn, or even a youth hostel?
- New York is the best city in the world to visit.
- Traveling to New York is too expensive for most tourists.
- Walking is the best way to explore New York.
- Tourists should avoid Times Square because it is too crowded.
- Visiting New York is more about seeing landmarks than experiencing local life.
- Public transportation in New York is better than renting a car.
- New York is overrated compared to other big cities in the world.
- Museums and cultural sites are the most important reason to visit New York.
- Staying in Manhattan is always better than staying in other boroughs.
- Food is one of the main attractions for travelers in New York.
Idioms
“hit the road” = go somewhere
“We plan on hitting the road early tomorrow morning.”
“be in the same boat” = be in the same situation
“Everyone has to pay for his or her own trip, so we’re all in the same boat.”
Listening Exercise
A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.
Vocabulary Practice
Do the vocabulary quizzes with the words from the conversation for more practice:
Post-Listening Exercise
What kinds of things do you like to do when you visit a new place for the first time? Explain your reasons.
Online Investigation
Imagine that you are going on vacation to New York City, and you have $2,500 to spend on your entire week vacation. Where would you stay (in a hotel, a youth hostel, a discount motel)? What places of interest would you visit? Where would you eat? Use the internet to plan your trip and calculate how much these activities would cost. Share your results with a partner.