Listen To Four Conversations In Xel's 'O'

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E: Dan Summers and his best friend and co-worker Joann visited several places in Xel-Há. Listen to four conversations they had and check if they think the place is safe or dangerous.

1. Joann thinks the path is …
2. Dan believes the manatees might be…
3. Dan considers the zip-bikes are…
4. He thinks the path to the ocean might be…

• Listen to the conversation again and complete the sentences with the missing information
1.
Joann: Be careful on your way down. The path is too_____________.
Dan: Don’t worry; I’m used to walking through _______ places.
2.
Joann: As far as I know, they appear to be __________.
Dan: We just have to make sure ____________before the activity.
3.
Dan: Don’t tell me you are ____ of heights. Come on it looks perfectly
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Don’t you think the manatees are __________ with? (big /people / swim)
F: Read and listen to Dan Summers warn another camper in the RV Park about a risk.

Man: Excuse me. Could you tell me which way the cenote is?
Dan: No problem, just go that way. It isn’t very far.
Man: Thanks. Is it safe to swim there?
Dan: Oh, yes. It’s perfectly safe. But be careful with the path to get there. It’s quite slippery.
Man: Really?
Dan: Well, it’s a bit dangerous to for people to go with the proper shoes. But I’m sure you’ll be fine.
Man: Thanks for the warning.

G: Work with a partner and in a separate piece of paper write two different versions of the same conversation. You can use the ideas in the boxes. Then, practice your new conversations with your partner.

A: Excuse me. Could you tell me ___________________?
B: No problem, ________________.
A: Thanks. Is it safe _______________ there?
B: Oh, yes. It’s perfectly safe. But be careful with __________________.
A: Really?
B: Well, it’s _______________. But I’m sure you’ll be fine.
A: Thanks for the warning.

• Choose one of the dialogs you just created with a partner or an experience you had during a trip you had and write a review. Don’t forget to write additional information about it. You can also add more warnings or explanations. Follow Dan’s example. (80
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Reflection:
Which presentation did you enjoy the most? Explain. ___________________

How do you feel after your presentation? Remember that is natural to feel nervous while performing in front of people. But practice makes

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