International English Village

Erhlin, ChanghuaCounty

MIDDLE Level - Elementary School

INDEX

AIRPORT:Tourist Information Center

AIRPORT:Bank

AIRPORT:Airline Check-in

AIRPORT:Security H.Q.

AIRPORT:World Map + Culture

AIRPORT:Inside an Aircraft

AIRPORT:Arrivals + Shopping

Glossary of Terms......

AIRPORT: TouristInformationCenter

  1. Dialogue:

Conversation 1: Welcome

( A: Information Officer; B, C, D: Passengers )

A: Welcome to InternationalEnglishVillage in Erhlin!

B: Can you help us plan our trips?

A: Where would you like to travel in the future?

B: I want to go toJapan. ( Australia, … )

C: I want to visitthe city of Rome. ( Paris, … )

D: I’d like to see Angkor Wat. ( the Pyramids or ….. )

A: Well, we have some maps for you.

C: We need some tourist information, too.

A: Yes, I can advise you.

D: Can you tell us what to see in Australia?

A: I’m not an expert on Australia.

I advise you to search the internet.

( FEEDBACK: Other students ask questions about

tourist sites, the weather or countries elsewhere. )

Conversation 2: Time Guessing Game

( A: Information Officer; B, C, D: Passengers )

A: We all know there are time differences between cities

in the world. Now, let’s play a Guessing Game to tell

the time in other parts of the world.

B: Wow! I’d like to play that game!

C: Let’s play right now! I’m so excited.

D: I want to be the Champion!

A: O.K. Settle down everyone! Here is thequestion.

What time is it in Tokyo?

B: It’s ______in Tokyo.

A: That’s correct. You will get 3 points for that.

A: What time is it in New York now?

(London / Paris / Rome/ Moscow, …)

C: Let me try, please. The answer is ______.

A: Well done. You are doing good!

Does anyone want to be the Leader and ask about

other cities in the world? ( pause )

( Students take turns asking questions about the

time in different places in the world. )

C. Fortune Cookies Game (optional)

How to play the game: (Prepare in advance)

1. Each student takes a small piece of paper and

writes a short, simple message on it, such as:

“You will go to the Pyramids.”

“You will meet a famous movie star.”

“You will get a bicycle for your birthday.”

2. Students fold the paper to keep the message secret.

Put the papers in a box and shake them well.

3. Pass the box around for each student to take a

paper and read it to the class.

4. Students should say: “A-E-I-O-U”, what will

my fortune be?” and then read their messages.

AIRPORT: Bank

A. Dialogue:

Conversation 1:Opening an Account

( A: Bank Clerk; B: Passenger )

A: How may I help you?

B: Iwould like to open a bank account.

A: May I have 2 pieces of photo I.D., please?

B: My name is Peter Lee and here is my I.D.

A: I also need your signature.

B: Sure. Will it take a long time? I’m in a hurry.

A: It will take about 10 minutes.

Now, please fill out this application form and

come back when I call your number.

B: Do I really need to fill out the three forms?

A: Yes, you have to.

B: O.K. That’s fine. I’ll fill them out and wait.

A: Thanks for your cooperation.

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Conversation2: Exchanging Money

(A: Bank Clerk; B: Passenger)

A: Nice to see you, sir. What can I do for you?

B: I would like to change $ 1 million NT into U.S. dollars.

A: May I have your passport and 2 pieces of photo I.D.?

B: Sure. What is the exchange rate now?

A: The exchange rate for today is $33NT for $1U.S.

B: That is a very good rate. Here is my money.

A: For $ 1 million NT, I am giving you $ 30,303 U.S.

( thirty thousand, three hundred and three U.S. dollars )

B: Thank you for your assistance.

B. Number Rhyme:

One is for sorrow,

Two is for joy,

Three is for a girl,

Four is for a boy,

Five is for silver,

Six is for gold,

Seven is for a secret never to be told.

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AIRPORT:Airline Check-in

  1. Dialogue:

Conversation 1: Booking a Flight

(A: Airline Clerk; B: Passenger)

A: Welcome to Erhlin Airlines. Can I help you?

B: I want to purchase a ticket for a flight.

A: When are you leaving and where are you going?

B: I want to go toLas Vegas on June 30.

A: May I have your passport, please?

B: Here is my passport.

A: Well, your flight will be departing for Las Vegas at 1 P.M.

on June 30. Here is your ticket and passport.

That comes to $12,000 NT. How are you paying?

B: I’ll pay by cash. Here you go.

A: That’s good. Thank you and have a nice trip.

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Conversation 2: Checking-in at the Airline Counter

( A: Airline Clerk; B: Passenger )

A: Good day, sir.

B: I would like to check in.

A: May I have your ticket and passport, please?

B: Here you are.

A: Where are you going today?

B: I’m going to New York.

A: Is this your first time to New York?

B: I have been there several times already. My sister lives there.

A: How many bags are you checking in ?

B: I’d like to check in two bags. I’m going to take the

small one on board with me.

A: Please put the two bags on the scale.

Here is your boarding pass and luggage receipt.

B: What boarding gate do I go to?

A: Gate 15, sir.

B: Thanks very much.

B. Song: “Leaving on a Jet Plane” (optional)

( as sung by Peter, Paul & Mary; or John Denver )

( Check You Tube for pictures & music )

All my bags are packed, I’m ready to go.

I’m standing here outside your door.

I hate to wake you up to say goodbye,

But the dawn is breaking. It’s early morning.

The taxi’s waiting, he’s blowing his horn.

Already I’m so lonesome I could cry.

Chorus: (Repeat it later)

So kiss me and smile for me.

Tell me that you’ll never let me go.

I’m leaving on a jet plane.

I don’t know when I’ll be back again.

Oh, babe, I hate to go.

There’s so many times I’ve let you down.

So many times I’ve played around.

I tell you now, they don’t mean a thing.

Every place I go, I think of you.

When I come back, I’ll wear your wedding ring.

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AIRPORT:Security H.Q.

  1. Dialogue:

Conversation 1:

(A: Security Crew; B: Passenger)

A: May I see your passport and boarding pass, please?

B: Oh. It’s my first time tofly overseas. I’m nervous.

A: Are you traveling by yourself?

B: Yes, I want to travel the world by myself.

A: Well, you’ll be fine. Don’t worry.

Do you have any carry-on baggage with you?

B: Yes, one carry-on bag.

A: Fine, that’s all. Have a nice trip.

B: Thanks a lot. Nice to meet you.

A: Goodbye and good luck in your travels.

Conversation 2:

(A: Security Officer; B: Passenger)

A: Sir, please remove anything metal from your pockets.

B: Do I need to take off my watch?

A: Yes, sir. Now walk through the metal detector.

B: Where do Iplace my items?

A: Just place them on thetray beside you. That’s right.

( They hear a beeping sound. )

A: Please step over here and spread out your arms.

( The Security Officer uses a portable metal detector to

check the passenger again. )

B: Could it be my coins making the detector go off?

A: Please remove them from your pocket.

B: Now, there are no more metal objects on me.

A: That’s it, sir. You are all clear to go. Have a nice day.

B. Tongue Twister:

“A big black bug bled black blood.”

AIRPORT:World Map + Culture

A. Dialogue:

Conversation 1: GeographyGuessing Game

( A: Teacher; B: Student )

A: What country is this?

B: It is Greece.

A: Where is Paris?

B: It is in France.

A: Whereare the Pyramids?

B: They are in Egypt.

A: Where is LondonBridge?

B: It’s in England.

(Repeat the game again, but change the names

of the cities, countries and tourist sites.)

Conversation 2: Language Guessing Game

( A: Teacher ; B + C: Students )

A: What language do they speak in England?

B: They speak English.

A: What language do they speak in Spain?

C: They speak Spanish.

A: What language do they speak in ______?

(Repeat the same question, but use different countries.)

C. The Vowel Song – Funky Phonics

We are special letters; we’re called vowels.

Let’s call out our names; let’s call out our names!

We are special letters; we’re called vowels.

Let’s call out our names; let’s call out our names!

Chorus:

A, E, I, O and U. A, E, I, O and U.

A, E, I, O and U; and sometimes Y ( repeat ).

AIRPORT: Inside an Aircraft

A. Dialogue:

Conversation 1: Getting Ready

(A: Flight Attendant; B: Passengers ; C: Captain )

A: Please return to your seat.

B: Excuse me. Where can I put my bag?

A: You can place it in the compartment above you.

B: Would you give me a hand, please?

A: Is it too heavy?

B: Yes, thanks for your help. Are we going to take off?

A: Yes. Please sit down.

C: This is your captain speaking. The weather is sunny.

We are about to depart for Tokyo. For your safety,

fasten your seat belt, please.

B: I had better fasten my seat belt now. I’m nervous.

A: Don’t worry. The pilot is an expert.

Conversation 2: Food Service on the Plane

(A: Flight Attendant; B: Passenger)

A: We have a hot meal ready for everyone.

B: What sort of meal is it?

A: You can choose a complete meal with beef or fish.

B: I want the fish meal, please.

A: And what do you want to drink?

B: What do you have?

A: We have tea, coffee, juice and water.

B: I want a bottle ofmineral water, please.

A: Do you want a snack, too?

B: What kind of snacks do you have?

A: We have chocolate, chips and peanuts.

B: Wonderful. I want some chocolate, please.

A: Here you are. Enjoy.

Listening Activity: (optional)

We have prepared a travel show for you.

Please give us your feedback.

C. Song: “Don’t Worry Baby” (optional)

( as sung by The Beach Boys )

Well it’s been building up inside of me

For oh I don’t know how long

I don’t know why; but I keep thinking

Something’s bound to go wrong.

But she looks in my eyes and makes me realize.

Chorus:

And she says: Don’t worry baby;

Don’t worry baby. Don’t worry baby;

Everything will turn out alright. Don’t worry baby;

Don’t worry baby; Don’t worry baby.

I guess I should’ve kept my mouth shut

When I started to brag about my car.

But Ican’t back down now

I pushed the other guys too far.

She makes me come alive

And makes me wanna drive.

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AIRPORT: Arrivals + Shopping

  1. Dialogue:

Conversation 1: Immigration Check

(A: Immigration Officer; B: Passenger)

A: May I see your passport and arrival card, please?

B: Here they are.

A: Why are you coming to England?

B: I am here to visit my friend in London.

A: How long will you stay?

B: I will stay for two months.

A: I see. Do you have enough moneywith you?

B: I have $ 5,000 U.S. in traveller’s cheques.

A: Do you have anything that needs to be declared?

B; No, I don’t think so.

A: Here is your passport. You may pass.

Have a good time in London.

B: Thanks a lot.

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Conversation 2: Shopping at the Duty Free Shop

(A: Costumer; B: Clerk)

A: Where is the body lotion?

B: Over here. I’ll show you. Follow me.

A: I see it now. Thanks.

B: Anything else for you or your family?

A: No, that’s all. How much is it?

B: It costs $ 5U.S.

A: How much Taiwan money is that?

B: About $ 175 NT, Miss.

A: I’ll take 2, please.

B: All right. That will be $ 350 NT or $ 10U.S.

A: Here is $ 500 NT.

B: Your change is $ 150 NT. Thank you for shopping

at the Duty Free Shop.

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Conversation 3: Shopping Around

( A: Shopper; B: Clerk )

A: Do you have any drinks? ( eg. hats, pens, etc.)

B: Yes, we do. How many do you want?

A: I need 10 drinks, please.

B: Here they are. That comes to $150 NT.

A: Here is the money.

B: Have a nice day. Bye, bye.

A: Wait, I forgot something. Do you have any sugar?

( eg. rice, paper, soup etc.)

B: Yes, we do.

A: How much is it?

B: It costs $200 NT for one bag of sugar.

A: How big is the bag?

B: It’s a 2kg bag.

A: I will return for it later. Thank you.

B. Count vs. Non-count Nouns:

(a) Count nouns: hats, pens, eggs, socks, etc.

(b) Non-count nouns:

(1) Singular: 1 bag of sugar/ rice

1 box of salt/ paper

1 tin of soup

(2) Plural: 5 bags of sugar

3 boxes of salt

4 tins of soup

C. Tongue Twister:

She sells seashells by the seashore.

D. MTR Song: (on You Tube) (optional)

Travel Around Hong Kong in 2 Minutes

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Glossary of Terms

TouristInformationCenter

English / KK / Chinese / Part of Speech
travel / [] / 旅行 / (n.)
future / [] / 未來 / (n.)
Japan / [] / 日本 / (n.)
Australia / [] / 澳洲 / (n.)
visit / [] / 參觀、拜訪 / (v.)
Rome / [] / 羅馬 / (n.)
Angkor Wat / [][] / 吳哥窟 / (n.)
pyramid / [] / 金字塔 / (n.)
tourist information / []
[] / 旅客服務中心 / (n.)
advise / [] / 建議 / (v.)
expert / [] / 專家 / (n.)
wow / [] / 哇!噢! / (int.)
excited / [] / 興奮的 / (adj.)
question / [] / 問題 / (n.)
Tokyo / [] / 東京 / (n.)
New York / [][] / 紐約 / (n.)
correct / [] / 正確的 / (adj.)
answer / [] / 答案 / (n.)
leader / [] / 領袖 / (n.)
time difference / 時差

Bank

English / KK / Chinese / Part of Speech
signature / [] / 簽名 / (n.)
application / [] / 申請書 / (n.)
cooperation / [] / 合作 / (n.)
change / [] / 零錢 / (n.)
million / [] / 百萬元 / (n.)
into / [] / 到…裡 / (prep.)
assistance / [] / 幫助 / (n.)
bank account / 銀行帳戶
exchange rate / 外匯率

Airline Check-in

English / KK / Chinese / Part of Speech
purchase / [] / 購買 / (v.)
leave / [] / 離開 / (v.)
Las Vegas / 拉斯維加斯 / (n.)
depart / [] / 出發 / (v.)
pay / [] / 支付 / (v.)
cash / [] / 現金 / (n.)
several / [] / 數個 / (adj.)
boarding pass / 登機證
luggage receipt / 行李收據

Security H.Q.

English / KK / Chinese / Part of Speech
nervous / [] / 緊張不安的 / (adj.)
pocket / [] / 口袋 / (n.)
tray / [] / 托盤 / (n.)
coin / [] / 硬幣 / (n.)
metal / [] / 金屬 / (n.)
remove / [] / 移動、搬開 / (v.)
carry-on baggage / 隨身行李
metal detector / 金屬探測器
metal object / 金屬物品

World Map + Culture

English / KK / Chinese / Part of Speech
Greece / [] / 希臘 / (n.)
Paris / [] / 巴黎 / (n.)
France / [] / 法國 / (n.)
pyramid / [] / 金字塔 / (n.)
Egypt / [] / 埃及 / (n.)
England / [] / 英國 / (n.)
English / [] / 英文、英國人 / (n.)
Spanish / [] / 西班牙文 / (n.)
LondonBridge / 倫敦橋

Inside an Aircraft

English / KK / Chinese / Part of Speech
compartment / [] / 隔間 / (n.)
heavy / [] / 重的 / (adj.)
chocolate / [] / 巧克力 / (n.)
chip / [] / 洋芋片 / (n.)
peanut / [] / 花生 / (n.)
wonderful / [] / 極好的 / (adj.)
complete meal / 餐點
mineral water / 礦泉水

Arrivals + Shopping

English / KK / Chinese / Part of Speech
visit / [] / 參觀 / (v.)
shopping / [] / 購物 / (n.)
drink / [] / 飲料 / (n.)
forgot / [] / 忘記 / (v.)
sugar / [] / 糖 / (n.)
Kg=kilogram / [] / 公斤 / (n.)
return / [] / 返回 / (v.)

Expressions

TouristInformationCenter

English / Chinese
plan our trip / 規劃旅程
search the internet / 上網查詢
right now / 現在
settle down / 安頓下來

Bank

English / Chinese
would like to / 想要
In a hurry / 趕時間
fill out / 填寫
Do I really need to / 我真的需要….

Airline Check-in

English / Chinese
on board / 登機

Security H.Q.

English / Chinese
fly overseas / 出國
place my items / 放置我的物品
spread out / 攤開

Inside an Aircraft

English / Chinese
for your safety / 為了您的安全
fasten my seat belt / 繫好我的安全帶
Don’t worry / 不用擔心
a bottle of / 一瓶

Arrivals + Shopping

English / Chinese
enough money / 足夠金錢
Traveller’s cheque / 旅行支票
need to be declared / 需要報關
forgot something / 忘記某事
one bag of sugar / 一包糖

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