Planning a Day Trip

Practise comparing choices and agreeing on a simple travel plan.

Read 2 minListen 2 minAnswer 3 minSpeak 2 minSelf-check 1 min

1 · Read

Nadia and her cousin want to visit a coastal town on Sunday. They can take a train at 8:10 or a bus at 8:45. The train is faster, but it costs twelve dollars more. The weather forecast says the morning will be cloudy and the afternoon will be sunny. They decide to take the bus, bring lunch and walk along the beach after visiting the local market. The last bus home leaves at 5:30.

forecast
information about expected weather

coastal
beside the sea

2 · Listen

Listen to Nadia confirming the plan with her cousin.

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4 · Speak

Plan a day trip with a friend. Suggest transport, a meeting time and two things to do or take.

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5 · Self-check

I suggested transport and gave a reason. I included a meeting time. I mentioned two activities or things to take.

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Teacher answers · A2 Planning a Day Trip

The train.
It is cheaper.
The local market.
8:30.
A light jacket.

Listening transcript: So, shall we meet at the bus station at eight thirty? Yes. The bus leaves at eight forty five, so that gives us plenty of time. I'll bring sandwiches and fruit. Great. I'll check the return tickets tonight. Don't forget a light jacket because the morning may be cool.

Speaking: Answers will vary. Look for a clear suggestion, a reason, a meeting detail and two relevant plans.