UNIT 1: INTRODUCTION
1.1 WARM-UP: ACROSS THE POND OR NOT?
American English British English
A cookie A biscuit
A holiday Vacation
Soccer Football
Pants Trousers
Fall Autumn
French fries Chips
The line The queue
The elevator The lift
Scedule The timetable
Parking lot The car park
The subway The underground
DUNGLISH
Head entrance main entrance
How many persons how many people
How late is it? what time is it?
Make a picture take a picture
I want to go to there i want to go there
I follow English lessons I take English lessons
REASONS TO VISIT A DESTINATION
- Culture
- History
- Cuisine
- Weather/ climate
- Attractions/ sights
THE MOST GOOGLED TRAVEL DESTINATIONS OF 2024. (TEXT)
,A look at the places you were most excited to visit this year, according to Google (10
1).
10. Croatia
- gaining recognition as a European gem
- More budget- friendly than its neighbours
- offers island-hopping adventures
- inland culinary escapes in Split and Zagreb
- historic charm of Dubrovnik
- over 4,000 km of coastline
- beach lovers are truly spoilt for choice
9. Mauritius
- Mauritius is enjoying a renaissance
- Once a jet-set favourite in the ’80s and ’90s
- it’s back with :
o stylish hotels
o renewed conservation efforts
o a thriving street food scene
- Nature enthusiasts will find lush trails for beautiful hikes and world-class
birdwatching
8. Mexico
- white-sand beaches
- rainforests
- rich cuisine
- dream for all types of travellers.
- Explore bustling markets in Mexico City
- ancient Mayan and Aztec ruins
- sapphire-blue cenotes
7. Cyprus
- Situated between Greece, Turkey and Lebanon
Cyprus is a cultural crossroads
- snow-dusted mountains
- Mediterranean beaches
- haven for divers, food lovers and history buffs
- Byzantine churches
- local vineyards
, 6. Portugal
- dropped slightly in the rankings
- a firm favourite
- Porto’s food scene is flourishing
- Lisbon is ever vibrant
- the Azores offer volcanic landscapes, thermal springs and turquoise lagoons
- full of surprises.
5. Egypt
- iconic pyramids and temples
- discover lively souks
- contemporary art galleries
- the shimmering Nile
- the vast Sahara—covering 94% of the country
where few tourists tread and true adventure awaits.
4. Italy
- never goes out of fashion
- Milan dazzles with fashion and cafés
- Florence boasts top-tier hotels
- Rome: many museums
- Tuscan hills
- coastal escapes with pristine beaches
3. Malta
- A cinematic island with deep history and golden beauty
- served as the backdrop in films like:
o Gladiator II
o Game of Thrones
- vibrant restaurants, bars and hotels
2. Greece
- The most Googled destination of 2023
- Athens = the capital
- world-class bars and cuisine
- islands:
o Mykonos for iconic charm
o Kefalonia for jungle vibes
o Santorini for sunsets
o Corfu for tranquil beaches.
1.1 WARM-UP: ACROSS THE POND OR NOT?
American English British English
A cookie A biscuit
A holiday Vacation
Soccer Football
Pants Trousers
Fall Autumn
French fries Chips
The line The queue
The elevator The lift
Scedule The timetable
Parking lot The car park
The subway The underground
DUNGLISH
Head entrance main entrance
How many persons how many people
How late is it? what time is it?
Make a picture take a picture
I want to go to there i want to go there
I follow English lessons I take English lessons
REASONS TO VISIT A DESTINATION
- Culture
- History
- Cuisine
- Weather/ climate
- Attractions/ sights
THE MOST GOOGLED TRAVEL DESTINATIONS OF 2024. (TEXT)
,A look at the places you were most excited to visit this year, according to Google (10
1).
10. Croatia
- gaining recognition as a European gem
- More budget- friendly than its neighbours
- offers island-hopping adventures
- inland culinary escapes in Split and Zagreb
- historic charm of Dubrovnik
- over 4,000 km of coastline
- beach lovers are truly spoilt for choice
9. Mauritius
- Mauritius is enjoying a renaissance
- Once a jet-set favourite in the ’80s and ’90s
- it’s back with :
o stylish hotels
o renewed conservation efforts
o a thriving street food scene
- Nature enthusiasts will find lush trails for beautiful hikes and world-class
birdwatching
8. Mexico
- white-sand beaches
- rainforests
- rich cuisine
- dream for all types of travellers.
- Explore bustling markets in Mexico City
- ancient Mayan and Aztec ruins
- sapphire-blue cenotes
7. Cyprus
- Situated between Greece, Turkey and Lebanon
Cyprus is a cultural crossroads
- snow-dusted mountains
- Mediterranean beaches
- haven for divers, food lovers and history buffs
- Byzantine churches
- local vineyards
, 6. Portugal
- dropped slightly in the rankings
- a firm favourite
- Porto’s food scene is flourishing
- Lisbon is ever vibrant
- the Azores offer volcanic landscapes, thermal springs and turquoise lagoons
- full of surprises.
5. Egypt
- iconic pyramids and temples
- discover lively souks
- contemporary art galleries
- the shimmering Nile
- the vast Sahara—covering 94% of the country
where few tourists tread and true adventure awaits.
4. Italy
- never goes out of fashion
- Milan dazzles with fashion and cafés
- Florence boasts top-tier hotels
- Rome: many museums
- Tuscan hills
- coastal escapes with pristine beaches
3. Malta
- A cinematic island with deep history and golden beauty
- served as the backdrop in films like:
o Gladiator II
o Game of Thrones
- vibrant restaurants, bars and hotels
2. Greece
- The most Googled destination of 2023
- Athens = the capital
- world-class bars and cuisine
- islands:
o Mykonos for iconic charm
o Kefalonia for jungle vibes
o Santorini for sunsets
o Corfu for tranquil beaches.
