7 metodika indd

Answer key:

1. 
   With his parents.
   
2. 
   He’d like to travel with a group of boys and girls.
   
3. 
   Emma thinks it’s good to go hiking with lively people who know a lot of games; Melissa thinks that friendly people are good travelling companions.
   

Suggestion: If your class is strong enough, you can ask more questions. e.g. What do you think about Andrew’s parents? Are they good travelling companions? What do the girls say about their teacher?

DVD script:

Announcer: Hello and welcome to the programme “Open Road”. Today we’re talking to a group of teenagers from London schools. I’m sure you all like travelling, don’t you? Voices of children: Yes. Of course, I do. We do. Announcer: Do you usually travel alone or with your parents or friends? Let’s begin with you, Andrew. Andrew: Well, first of all, I don’t travel much. Announcer: But do you go anywhere on holiday? Andrew: Oh, yes. Usually my parents and I go to Wales where my grandma lives. Announcer: Aha! So, you travel with your parents. Are they good travelling companions? Andrew: You see, I don’t quite understand what you mean by a good companion. My Mum and Dad know a lot about the places we visit and … er… it’s fun to listen to their stories. But … Announcer: Yes? Andrew: My Mum enjoys walking near the lakes and my Dad is fond of mountain walks… Announcer: And you? Andrew: I’d rather ride a bike. Announcer: So you and your parents like different sorts of holiday activities?

Andrew: Yes, and that’s why I sometimes dream of biking holiday with a group of boys and girls. Biking is really great! Announcer: Thank you, Andrew. Emma, what sort of people do you like travelling with? Emma: I think it’s good to go camping with lively people, people who know a lot of games. They’re never dull. Announcer: And do you know anyone who is never dull? Emma: Why, yes, of course. My friend Melissa, for example. Melissa: You know, Emma and I belong to our school Hiking Club and we often go on hikes in the north of England. I think hiking with friendly companions is wonderful. One of the best companions I know is our teacher. Emma: Oh, yes, I agree. Ms Stufford is a good teacher and companion. Announcer: A good teacher and a good travelling companion in one person! Well, girls, I’m glad to meet someone as lucky as you. It has been very interesting to talk to you all. Thank you, everybody.

Activity 2a Read and answer the question. 5 min

Objective: to make pupils think about the meaning of the structure ‘I’d rather ...’

The pupils read the sentence and the question silently. Ask several of them to say what they think. You can also ask one of them to translate the sentence with the structure into their mother tongue.