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Ryan: So, I hear you and your brother are going on a study abroad tour of Europe this

summer. You lucky dog.


Alex: Hey, why don't you come along with us? It's only for three weeks.
Ryan: Nah. I don't wanna be a tag-along and get in the way.
Alex: Nonsense. I know you're feeling itchy to get out and see things, and this is the cheapest
tour around. [Oh, yeah.] Only $1.500! Hey, we're planning on painting the town red every
night.
Ryan: No, really. I don't wanna ask you to change your plans.
Alex: No problem. And on the tour, you can kick back and enjoy the sites without worrying
about finding your way around. The study abroad tour arranges everything.
Ryan: I don't know. It sound too good to be true.
Alex: Ah. Don't let this opportunity slip through your fingers. And when we're not in
classes . . . I mean you have to go to classes, but anyway, we'll be hitting some great
shopping districts, so you can keep your eye out for some real steals [uh-huh] . You could
even pick up some nice gifts for your girlfriend if you wanna surprise her.
Ryan: Uhh. Well, it sounds like a lot of money to shell out for such a short trip.
Alex: Hey, but they're planning on covering a lot of ground during the trip, so you get a lot
for your buck.
Ryan: Uhhh.
Alex: Come on. You're such a homebody. You've got to live it up sometimes, and here's your
chance. Splurge a little, and we'll have a blast.

III. Catching the Meaning


Read the following sentences and select the best expression for each:
1. It is sometimes hard to _________________ if you don't have a map of the city.
A. find your way around
B. kick back
C. splurge
2. When you go on vacation, please ______________________ for some unique souvenirs
for the people at work.

A. slip through your fingers

B. have a blast
C. keep your eye out

3.Did you say your boyfriend won a free trip to Hawaii? What a ________.
A. homebody
B. tag-along

C. lucky dog

Not too long ago, I went on a cheap South American tour of some of the ancient historical
sites of Peru, and because my wife was leading the tour as a guide, I was able to (1)
along for a reduced price. And since this was a once-in-a-lifetime chance to
see the country, I just couldn't let this opportunity (2)
Finding my (3)

through my fingers.

around some of the cities wasn't too difficult because I speak

Spanish and Portugese, and shopping is great because the prices for arts and crafts in these
countries are low, and you can buy a lot for your (4)
. Personally, I think
everyone should (5)

Clear

Score =

a little in life and take a trip because you only live once.

Correct Answers:

V. Retelling the Story


Instructions: Retell the story above using the vocabulary you have learned. Talk about the
man's trip and what he enjoyed most about it.

VI. Expanding Your Learning


Instructions: Select one or more of the activities below to expand your understanding and
use of the slang studied in this unit.

Discussion: Talk with a partner about the ideal tour package and where he or she
would go if they had the time and money to do so.

Improvisation: Give your partner(s) a new vocabulary word from this unit and ask
the partner to think up a sentence or more with the slang used in context. Sharing
something from personal experience will make the activity more real and interesting
to the listeners.

Writing: Write a two-paragraph essay discussing the advantages and disadvantages of


going on a trip with a tour group verses going by yourself. Try to use appropriate
transition words to show comparison and contrast (e.g., both, and, not only ~ but, on
the other hand, in contrast, although, etc.)
Example: Traveling on your own allows you the freedom to choose your
destinations, but going with a tour group takes the headache away of having
to make all the travel arrangements.

Real Speak: Interview a native speaker at your school or in the local community
about the writing topic above. How does the person feel about organized tours verses
planning things out yourself.

Internet Search: Conduct an Internet search of three types of tours to the following
locations: an Artic polar bear tour, a tour of Europe, and a tour of the ancient ruins of
Peru. Compare prices, accomodations, sites and attractions, safety, and length of trip.

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