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• There are performance cars, there are

Driving a race car supercars, and then there are racing cars.
They do exactly what it says on the tin,
they race. Usually reserved for highly
skilled, trained and naturally gifted
drivers, Trackdays range of authentic race
car experiences gives you, the general
public, motorsport enthusiasts and petrol
heads the chance to strap in and get a
feel of what a car that disregards comfort
and convenience in the pursuit of
performance can really do on a track.
Choose from GT cars and single seaters
featuring the likes of the Ferrari 458
Challenge, Lamborghini Huracan Super
Trofeo, McLaren MP4 12C GT3 and
Radical SR5 for a truly unforgettable
racing experience.
• After analyzing your Nitrox tanks, the crew Scuba Diving with
will load all your equipment onto the boat for
you to set up for your first dive. The captain
Sharks
will give a boat safety briefing prior to leaving
the dock. On the way to the first location the
shark handler will give you a detailed briefing
on shark diving procedures that will include
the rules, location, profile and where you are
to be during the dives. There is a maximum of
13 divers on the boat and everyone dives and
stays together as one group. You will get a 15
minute warning to be ready to enter the
water. If you are not ready in this time you
may miss the dive so start gearing up early if
you need extra time. All dives are drift dives
so there is no decent line. It is critical that
everyone enters the water and descends
together in a timely manner so be sure of
your buoyancy and weight needs
• Colorado rafting trips begin each spring,
White water Rafting
when gravity and sunshine draw
Colorado’s beloved winter snow down
from the high country and into Colorado
rivers for some of the country’s most
amazing adventures. Find yourself on a
Colorado rafting trip passing by five
14ers on the Browns Canyon portion of
the Arkansas River, carving narrow
sections of the Cache la Poudre River,
glimpsing Gold Rush relics on Clear
Creek, looking up at the massively high
Royal Gorge Bridge from the Arkansas
River or floating down mild stretches of
the Colorado River near Grand Junction
and Glenwood Springs.
Paragliding
Paragliding is a type of extreme
sport found in the early 1980s by
people interested in aerial sports,
and it allows one to run off the
slopes with free parachutes.
Paragliding is generally more
accessible than other extreme
sports since it does not require a
special take off or a landing track.
Paragliding is also the fastest
developed air sport in the world.
Bungee jumping is an action-filled
Bungee Jumping recreational activity that involves
head-first jumping from a tall
structure with an elastic cord
attached into participants' feet. That
tall structure can be a building,
crane, bridge or even a helicopter.
The first modern bungee jump was
in 1979 and since then the sport
became widely popular. Bungee
jumping is one of the most enjoyed
extreme sports and available in
almost every destination in the
world.
Astronaut training
• The Astronaut Training Experience
will feature immersive simulation
technology, including a
lander/rover simulator that helps
visitors practice their docking skills,
a “walk on Mars” experience to
simulate navigating the Mars
terrain, and a spacewalk-training
experience that provides the
sensation of performing a
spacewalk in a microgravity
environment.
Vocabulary, Confused Words
• Travel to be on a journey, often for pleasure or business and with
luggage to go from one place to another. ခရီးရှည်၊ တစ်နေရာမှ
တစ်နေရာသို့သွားသည်။
(We had been travelling for over a week)

• Trip a journey, an excursion or jaunt. ခရီးတို။


(a day trip to the seaside, during my honeymoon trip to London)

• Journey a set amount of travelling, seen as a single unit. ခရီးသွားခြင်း။


(the journey from Paris to Lyon, go on a long train journey)
Vocabulary, Confused Words
• Tour a guided visit to a particular place or virtual place.
အားလပ်ရက်တွင် ခရီးသွားခြင်း၊ ရှုခင်းလေ့လာခြင်း။
(a round-the-world tour, a coach tour of northern France)

• Voyage a long journey, especially by ship. ပင်လယ်/ အာကာသခရီးရှည်။


(go on/ make a voyage across the Indian Ocean/ through
space)

• Cruiseespecially one taken for pleasure. ပင်လယ်အပျော်ခရီးထွက်သည်။


(They spent a year cruising the Indian Ocean.)
Vocabulary, Confused Words
• Flight a trip made by an aircraft particularly one between two cities or countries.
လေကြောင်းခရီး။
(All flights have been cancelled because of fog. Have a smooth/comfortable/
bumpy flight)

• Excursion a short journey, esp one made by a group of people together for pleasure.
လေ့လာရေးခရီး။
(Your tour includes a one-day excursion to the Grand Canyon by air.
All the excursions had been arranged by the travel company.

• Expedition an organized journey or voyage with a particular aim.


သိပ္ပံပညာရပ်နှင့် ပတ်သက်သော အချက်အလက်များရှာဖွေရန် ခရီးထွက်
ခြင်း။
(go on an expedition to the North Pole, a hunting expedition)
Vocabulary
• Hotel a building where rooms • Resort a place where people go for
and meals are provided recreation especially one with
for people in return facilities such as
payment.
entertainment and a relaxing
environment.
• Hostel a building I which cheap
food and lodging are • Cabin a private room on a ship/ the
provided for students, interior of a boat.
certain groups of workers, a chalet or lodge especially
people without homes, one that can hold large groups
travelers, etc. of people.
Vocabulary

• Suite a group of connected rooms, usually separable from other


rooms by means of access.
(ဧည့်ခန်းပါဟိုတယ်ခန်း )
• Cottage a small house (cot, hut) (တစ်ထပ်တိုက်၊ ကျေးလက်ပိုင်း
ရှိအိမ်ငယ်)
• Caravan a furnished vehicle towed behind a car. (နေအိမ်ကဲ့သို့
ချက်ပြုတ်နိုင်၊ အိပ်နိုင်သောစခန်းချယာဉ် )
Vocabulary
• Arrive (at, in) ဆိုက်ရောက်သည်။ They will arrived in NewYouk at noon.
We arrived at the station five minutes late.
ပစ္စည်းရောက်သည်။ A parcel has arrive for you.

• Get (to, into, in) ရောက်သည်။ The train gets into Glasgow at 6 o’clock in
the morning.
You got in very late last night.

• Reach (to) ဆိုက်သည်။ ရောက်သည်။ to arrive at a particular destination


The rescuers reached him just in time. She wore a dress
that reached (down) to her ankles.
Vocabulary
• Come (to, from) လာသည်။ ရောက်လာသည်။ to arrive, to appear
Come and visit us again soon. They came at 8 o’clock.

• Approach နီးကပ်လာသည်။ ချဉ်းကပ်သည်။ to come or go near, in


place
or time, to move toward, to advance nearer, to draw night
The time is rapidly approaching when we must think about buying
a new car.
No other player approaches her for consistency.

Immigrants a non-native person who comes to a country from another country


to permanently settle there.
Grammar ( Warm up)
(1)What do you do every morning?
(2)Do you like listening to music?
(3)Where do you live?
(4)What are you talking about?
(5)Why are you learning to play the guitar?
(6)What are you doing on Friday/tonight/at the weekend?
(7)Are you going to school next week?
Grammar
Present Simple is used for Time Expressions
*State verbs • Adverbs of frequency: always /
(verbs which describe states) usually / often / sometimes /
occasionally / rarely / seldom /
*Habits/repeated(habitual) actions hardly ever / never / constantly.
(an action which happens often) • every day/week, etc.
*Permanent facts or long-term • in the morning/spring, etc.
facts(General truths) • at the weekend
(facts and things that are true for a • once/twice/three times, etc. a
long time) week/day, etc.
Present Simple
• Adverbs of frequency:
always / usually / often / sometimes / occasionally / rarely / seldom /
hardly ever / never/ constantly.
• They are usually positioned:
• before the main verb.
Richard never comes to work late.
• after the verb be.
He is often away at the weekends.
The Present Simple is used:

• for general truths

_Vegetarians don’t eat meat or fish.


_Jet engines make a lot of noise.
_The earth goes round the sun.
_Water boils at 100ºC.
The Present Simple is used:

• for future actions related to timetables and


programmes

_The café opens at 7:30 in the morning.


_What time do the banks close here?
_Our plane leaves at 10:00 tomorrow.
The Present Simple is used:
*to refer to the plot of a book, etc.
* (to tell stories and talk about films, books and
plays)

_So, I walk into this shop, and I see this man with
a gun in his hand.
_In the film, the tea lady falls in love with the
Prime Minister.
_The wolf lives deep in the forest.

Deep (adv) a long way inside or into sth


The Present Simple is used:

*in sports commentaries(in the


broadcasting of sports events)

_He looks down the field. He kicks


the ball. It’s good! He scores!
_Jefferson shoots and he scores.
The Present Simple is used:

*in exclamatory sentences with Here…… and


There……..
_There goes your husband!
_There she goes!
_There goes the bus!
_Here comes Uncle Harry!
_Here comes your taxi, so we’d better say bye
bye now!
Present Progressive is used for
*actions happening now Time Expressions
(at this moment/at the time of now, at present, at the moment,
speaking) today, these days
*actions happening these days this week/year, etc.
(temporary/for a short period) next week/year, etc.
(not actually doing it at the time of tonight, tomorrow, etc.
speaking)
*a future arrangement
The Present Progressive is used:

• for temporary states


• for situations which are changing or developing around the present
time
• with always, constantly and continually to express annoyance
The Present Progressive is used:
*for temporary states(to describe temporary
situations)
_Are you waiting for me?
_She isn’t working yet. She is looking for a job.
_I’m staying with my aunt at the moment.
_William isn’t using his computer at present. He’s reading a book.
The Present Progressive is used:

*for situations which are changing or


developing around the present
time
_His handwriting is improving.
_World energy demand is increasing at a rate
of about 3% per year.
_Air pollution is increasing in our city.
The Present Progressive is used:

*with always, constantly and continually to


express annoyance
(to talk about annoying actions which
happen repeatedly)
_You’re always looking for faults.
_And she’s always talking to him on the
telephone.
_You’re always interrupting me!
Grammar: Nouns and
Quantifiers
Countable Nouns Uncountable Nouns

Singular form (an/one apple) Uncountable nouns are used only with
a singular verb form.
Plural form (three/some apples)
I bought a/one chair. We bought a furniture. (X)

Sam bought three chairs. We bought three furnitures. (X)


Sam bought some/many/a few We bought some furniture. (√ )
chairs.
We bought much/a little furniture. (√ )
Countable Nouns
Nouns which are always in the plural form
(1)people (2)clothes (3)goods (4)police
E.g.(1)His clothes are always clean.
Nouns that consist of two parts
(1)Glasses (2)trousers (3)jeans (4)sunglasses (5)scissors
E.g.(1)Angie wears glasses.
E.g.(2)George has bought two new pairs of jeans.
Collective Nouns
(1)family (2)team (3)group (4)audience (5)class
(6)government (7)crew
(1)Tina’s family is rich. Tina’s family are on holiday.
Uncountable Nouns
some, any, much, little, a lot of + uncountable nouns
The expression of the quantity of the
uncountable nouns, food and liquid
Food Liquid
A piece/slice of meat A glass of milk
A piece/slice of bread A bottle of water
two loaves of bread
A cup of coffee
A box/kilo/packet of sugar
A can of beer(a beer can)
A kilo of cheese
Four cartons of milk
A bar of chocolate
A bowl of rice Three litres of petrol
A knob of butter(a relatively small
piece of butter)
Nouns that can be both countable and
uncountable
Nouns that can be both countable and
uncountable
• This isn’t a diamond, it’s just • Have you seen my glasses
glass. anywhere?
• Windows are made of glass. • Mr. Chu wears glasses because
he has poor eyesight.
Nouns that can be both countable and
uncountable
Nouns that can be both countable and uncountable
Nouns that can be both countable and uncountable
• There’s some chicken on your • My mum bought a chicken from
plate. Are you going to eat it? the supermarket. It was 30% off.
• The dinner was excellent that • A male chicken is called a cock
they served red wine with the and a female chicken is called a
chicken. hen.
Nouns that can be both countable and
uncountable
• The gate is made of iron. • An iron is an electrical device
• Gold and iron are metals. with a flat metal base.
• We need a new iron. This one
doesn’t work
Quantifiers
some + Uncountable nouns (1)There is some orange juice in the
fridge.
Plural countable nouns
(2)Would you like some chips?(offer sth)
(3)Could I have some coffee?(ask for sth)
any + Uncountable nouns
Plural countable nouns (1)Is there any orange juice in the fridge?
(2)There aren’t any chips on the table.

no + Uncountable nouns (1)There is no cheese in the fridge.


Plural countable nouns (There isn’t any cheese in the fridge)
Quantifiers(many/much/a lot(of)/lots (of)/plenty (of))
many + plural countable (1)How many people were at the meeting
nouns yesterday?
(2)I didn’t see many people from work there.

much + (1)How much sugar do you need?


uncountable nouns
(2)I didn’t manage to learn much information
from him.

plural countable
a lot (of) nouns
uncountable nouns (1)There were a lot of people at the lecture.
lots (of) + (2)Have some more food. There’s lots left.
plenty (of) (3)Have you got enough money? Yes, plenty.
Note
many/much too, so, how, as + many/much
(in affirmative sentences)
There’s too much sugar in my coffee.
much very much(as an adverb)
I miss my family very much.
very much/much(in negative sentences)
She didn’t like the food (very) much.
Note
A lot (of)/Lots (of)/Plenty (of) many or a number of with countable
nouns(formal writing)
A lot (of)/Lots (of)/Plenty (of) much or a great deal of with uncountable
nouns.(formal writing)
A lot of/Lots of/Plenty of people believe that recent technological developments have
improved our lives.(quite informal)
Many/A number of people believe that recent technological developments have improved
our lives.(formal writing)
A lot of/Lots of/Plenty of stress is often experienced by people who work in offices.(quite
informal)
A great deal of stress is often experienced by people who work in offices.(formal writing)
Note
A lot (of)/Lots (of)/Plenty (of) are not used with measurements of time
or distance.
E.g.(1)I was ill for many weeks.
A lot(adv)a great amount
E.g.(1)I care a lot about you.
E.g.(2)Thanks a lot for your help.
E.g.(3)I play tennis quite a lot.
Quantifiers(a few/a little/few/little)
a few + Plural countable nouns (1)I need a few more things from the
(=not many but enough) supermarket.
a little + uncountable nouns (2)There are a few coins on the table.
(1)There’s still a little cake left in the
(=not much but enough) fridge.
Plural countable nouns
few + (1)Very few people disagreed with
(=not many and not enough) him.
uncountable nouns
little + (1)There was little evidence to
support his claim.
(=not much and not enough)
Plural countable nouns
(1)There’s hardly any coffee left.
hardly any + uncountable nouns
(almost no)
(=very few/very little)
Note
• For emphasis we can use:
- very, so, too + little / few
There’s very little milk in my coffee.(almost no milk)
- only + a little / a few
He’s got only a few friends.(not many but enough=some)
• Some, any, much, many, a little, a few, a lot, lots, plenty can also be
used without nouns, as pronouns.
Have you got any money? No, I haven’t got any.
Stative Verbs
• verbs of the senses (see, hear, feel, etc.) (smell, taste, notice)
E.g.(1)Do you see the parking space over there?(see=have in sight)
E.g.(2)She is seeing her sister tonight.(see=meet, visit)
E.g.(3)I feel that it is important to respect other people’s opinions.
(feel=think/believe)
E.g.(4)John is feeling the packet in order to find out what’s inside.
(feel=touch)
E.g.(5)This cheese tastes like paper.
E.g.(6)I’m just tasting the food to see if it’s ready.
verbs of emotions and preferences
(like/love, hate/dislike, want, prefer, etc.)
(need, fear, wish, admire, mind, etc)
E.g.(1)I like my coffee strong.
E.g.(2)I really love summer evenings.
E.g.(3)I hate Monday mornings.
E.g.(4)All his employees fear him.
E.g.(5)The school is widely admired for its excellent teaching.
verbs of perception, belief and knowledge
• (know, believe, remember, etc.)
• (agree, think(believe), understand, forget, hope, expect, mean,
imagine)
E.g.(1)My friend Paul is very interesting. I think you’ll like him .(believe)
E.g.(2)My sister is thinking of applying to medical school because she
likes chemistry and biology. (consider)
Verbs of ownership
(have, possess, etc)
(belong, own)

E.g.(1)We have three cars.(have=own)


E.g.(2)Susan is having lunch at the cafeteria at the moment.(have=eat)
Other verbs which describe permanent states
(be, cost, seem, etc)
(appear, weigh, consist, exist)

E.g.(1)Sam appears to be asleep. Let’s not disturb him.


E.g.(2)My favourite actor is currently appearing at the Paramount.
Writing An e-mail based on
Prompts
• Opening paragraph:
• Main Part _ paragraph 1
_ Paragraph 2
• Closing paragraph:
An E-Mail Based on Prompts
• Subject: a brief phrase that indicate that the content of the e-mail is.
• Greeting: on the left-hand side of the page. Put a comma after the
name.
• Paragraphing: write in blocked paragraphs leaving a blank line in
between the paragraphs.
• Signing off: on the left-hand side of the page. Use your first name or
full name as appropriate.

• Linking words/ phrases: invite, accept an invitation, decline an


invitation, apologize, express enthusiasm, thank, express preference
Invite:
I’d like to invite you...
Would you like to come to….
It would be great if you could come to…
How about …?
I’m writing to invite you to…
Accept an invitation: Decline an invitation:

• That would be great! • I’m afraid I can’t come because…


• I just love the idea of… • I’m sorry, but…
• Thanks for inviting me… • Unfortunately, I won’t be able to make it.
• I’d love to come to… • It was nice of you to invite me, but…
• How could I say no? • We would have had a great time, but…
Apologise: Express enthusiasm:
I’m sorry that… It’s fantastic that…
I’m sorry about… It will be great to…
I want to apologise for… I’m so excited that.
My apologise for… …is a wonderful idea!

hank: Express preference:


I’d like to thank you… I’d rather..
Thanks for… I would prefer…
Many thanks for… I think…would be best…
I want to thank you… I don’t care whether we….or….

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