Read this article and label the paragraphs with the correct headings? What is the writer’s opinion on the topic?

arguments against

arguments for

opinion

present topic

 

INTRODUCTION Paragraph 1____________________ Did you know the boat was one of the first forms of transport? A hundred years ago, the only way to make a journey across the sea was by boat. Nowadays, however, when it is possible to fly from one continent to another, is there any reason to travel by boat? MAIN BODY Paragraph 2_______________________ Although the boat is a rather old-fashioned way of travelling, it has certain advantages. To begin with, boats are usually more comfortable than planes or cars. Instead of staying in your seat for the whole journey, you can go for a walk on the deck, eat in a restaurant, or even go shopping.. Furthermore, boats are often cheaper than other forms of travel. For example, a boat ticket usually costs less than a plane ticket. Finally, boats are a safer than cars and planes. There are fewer accidents at sea than in the air or on the roads. Paragraph 3__________________ However, there are some disadvantages to travelling by boat. It usually takes much longer than other forms of travel. As a result, it can be more tiring. In addition, boat trips can be very unpleasant when the weather is bad or the sea is rough. It makes journeys uncomfortable or even frightening. CONCLUSION Paragraph 4_________________ All things considered, I believe it is a very enjoyable experience. Journeys may take longer, but if you have time to spare, you can take advantage of many facilities which boats have to offer and enjoy a pleasant voyage.

 

Read the article again and fill in the blanks below. Then, using expressions from the box, talk about the pros and cons of travelling by boat

 

FOR
Arguments more comfortable than other forms of travel	Justifications/examples go for a walk, eat in a restaurant, go shopping, …..
AGAINST
Arguments takes much longer	Justifications/examples more tiring, …….

 

Discuss the following questions in pairs.

 

1. Do many people use travelling by plane instead of travelling by train in your country?

2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of travelling by plane?

3. Do you think people should travel by train instead of using other forms of transport? Why?

Writing

A local magazine has asked its readers to write an article discussing the advantages and disadvantages of travelling by plane. Write an article for the magazine.

Speaking

 

1. Discuss the following questions with your partner:

 

When were you last at an airport?

Have you ever had delays or problems at airports?

 

Vocabulary and listening

 

Work with a partner. Match the following words with their correct definitions.

 

1. baggage (n) 2. reclaim (v) 3. security (n) 4. departure (v) 5. check (n) 6. passport (n) 7. metal (adj.) 8. arrival (n) 9. gate (n) 10. immigration (n) 11. customs (n) 12. passengers (n) 13. duty-free (adj.) 14. boarding (n)

a. people who travel in any transport b. free from tax c. to officially ask for something to be given back to you d. luggage e. the state of being free from danger f. the act of arriving somewhere g. the process of entering another country in order to live there h. the place where you leave an airport building to get on a plane i. shiny substance such as gold or steel j. a document of identification necessary for foreign travel k. an act of testing or checking l. the place where your bags are checked for illegal things when you go into a country m. the act of getting on a plane (ship/train) in order to travel somewhere

 

 

2. Fill in the spaces using the vocabulary in the box below.

 

At an airport, departing ………………… go to the ………….. - in desk to get a seat number and ……………………… pass. They leave any …………………. that they will not take into the cabin. They can then go through ………………. Usually, there is a …………… detector that everyone must walk through. From here, they proceed to ………………… control and on into the ………………………. lounge and boarding …………. for their flight. Passengers on international flights can visit …………………. shops before departure.

At the destination, passengers enter the terminal building and go to …………………….,

where they show their passports. They collect their baggage from the baggage …………….. and proceed to …………………., where passengers can have their baggage searched for illegal goods. Finally, they can go through to the ……………………… hall where friends, relatives or colleagues may be waiting for them.

 

 

baggage reclaim security departure check passport metal arrivals gate immigration customs passengers duty-free boarding