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📕 A2: Grades 10-12 • TRAVEL & TRANSPORT

Planning a City Tour – Grammar and Vocabulary

Use 'going to', 'would like to', and 'want to' to plan a one-day sightseeing tour. Learn vocabulary about tourism and heritage.

Planning a City Tour – Grammar and Vocabulary
💬 Warm-up
1 What do you like to do when you visit a new city?
2 Do you prefer guided tours or exploring alone? Why?
3 Name a famous historic site you would like to visit.

🎯 Objectives

  • Use 'going to' to talk about future plans
  • Use 'would like to' and 'want to' for preferences
  • Describe a historic site using new vocabulary
In this block:

📚 Vocabulary

1.
tour guide
"The tour guide told us interesting stories about the old temple."
a person who shows tourists around a place and gives information
2.
attraction
"The main attraction in our city is the old market square."
a place or thing that people want to see or visit
3.
sightseeing
"We spent the morning sightseeing and visiting museums."
the activity of visiting interesting places as a tourist
4.
tourist
"Many tourists come to see the ancient ruins every year."
a person who travels to a place for pleasure
5.
heritage
"The old castle is part of our national heritage."
the traditions, buildings, and culture from the past that a society keeps
6.
UNESCO
"The Great Wall is a UNESCO World Heritage site."
an organization that protects important cultural and natural places
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tour guide
a person who shows tourists around a place and gives information
attraction
a place or thing that people want to see or visit
sightseeing
the activity of visiting interesting places as a tourist
tourist
a person who travels to a place for pleasure
heritage
the traditions, buildings, and culture from the past that a society keeps
UNESCO
an organization that protects important cultural and natural places

✍️ Practice

Guess the missing word.
1. Every summer, many tourist visit our beach resort.
2. I want to hire a knowledgeable tour guide for our visit to the museum.
3. We are going to go sightseeing around the old town tomorrow.
4. The Eiffel Tower is a famous attraction in Paris.
5. The city wants to protect its cultural heritage for future generations.
6. Machu Picchu is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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1. Every summer, many tourist visit our beach resort.
2. I want to hire a knowledgeable tour guide for our visit to the museum.
3. We are going to go sightseeing around the old town tomorrow.
4. The Eiffel Tower is a famous attraction in Paris.
5. The city wants to protect its cultural heritage for future generations.
6. Machu Picchu is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

📖 Reading

Visit Our Historic City!

Are you a tourist looking for an exciting trip? Come to Oldhaven, a city with a rich heritage. Our UNESCO-listed old town has many beautiful attractions. You can enjoy sightseeing on foot or with a friendly tour guide.

Start your day at the Grand Cathedral, a famous attraction built in 1200. Then walk to the Royal Market, where you can try local food. In the afternoon, join a guided tour (not bold) to learn about our history. The tour guide will show you the ancient walls and tell stories about the past.

Oldhaven is perfect for anyone who loves culture. You will want to stay longer! Plan your visit now — you are going to have an amazing time.

Comprehension Questions

1.
What is the name of the city in the brochure?
The city is called Oldhaven.
2.
What can tourists do in the old town?
They can enjoy sightseeing on foot or with a tour guide.
3.
Name one attraction in Oldhaven.
The Grand Cathedral is a famous attraction.
4.
Why is the old town special according to the brochure?
It is a UNESCO-listed site with a rich heritage.
5.
What does the tour guide do in the afternoon tour?
The tour guide shows the ancient walls and tells stories about the past.

🎧 Listening Practice

My Ideal City Tour

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Listening context

Comprehension Questions

1.
What is the main attraction Brian wants to visit first?
The main attraction is the old castle.
2.
Why does Brian want to go with a tour guide?
Because the tour guide knows a lot about the history.
3.
After the castle, what does Brian want to do?
He wants to go to the art museum.
4.
What does Brian plan to do in the afternoon?
He plans to take a boat ride on the river.
5.
Where is Brian going to have dinner?
He is going to have dinner at a local restaurant.

🗣️ Pair Work

Plan a One-Day Sightseeing Tour

"Work with a partner. You are going to plan a one-day sightseeing tour for a tourist in your city or a city you know. Use 'going to', 'would like to', and 'want to'. Talk about attractions, transport, and food. Then share your plan with the class."

👉 Choose two or three attractions you want to visit.

👉 Decide what time you are going to start and finish.

👉 Talk about how you would like to travel (bus, walk, train).

🚀 EnglishDee Tasks

KEYWORDS: tour guide attraction sightseeing tourist heritage UNESCO
✍️ WRITING

Write a One-Day Sightseeing Plan

Write a plan for a visitor to your city. Include times (e.G., 9:00 AM), places (e.G., museum), and transport (e.G., bus). Use 'going to' and 'would like to'. Write 80-100 words.

✅ Checklist:
  • Minimum 80 words.
  • Use at least 4 vocabulary words from the lesson.
  • Use 'going to' twice and 'would like to' once.
  • Include clear times and transport.
🎙️ SPEAKING

Record a 45-Second City Tour Guide Talk

Record yourself giving a tour of your ideal 1-day city tour. Start with a greeting, then describe 3 places and how to travel between them. Use 'going to' and 'want to'. Speak for 45 seconds.

✅ Checklist:
  • Duration: 40-50 seconds.
  • Use at least 3 vocabulary words.
  • Speak clearly and at a natural pace.
  • Include a greeting and a closing sentence.
Helpful Phrases
  • First, I am going to visit the ...
  • After that, I would like to see ...
  • Then I want to take a bus to ...
  • Finally, we are going to have lunch at ...