Exercise 1: Match a word
Instruction: Match the items that have a related meaning.
Exercise 2: Exam preparation
Instruction: Read the text, fill in the gaps with the missing words, and answer the questions below
Newsletter dell'agenzia viaggi: idee per il ponte
Fill in the gaps: itinerario, mare, isola, valigia, montagna, destinazione, guida turistica
(Travel agency newsletter: ideas for a long weekend)
Newsletter - Idee per il ponte di primavera
Scopri tre proposte in Italia: weekend al in Puglia, trekking in in Trentino, oppure due giorni in un' con traghetto. Ogni include un semplice e una digitale.
Per arrivare puoi scegliere treno, volo o traghetto, in base al tempo e al budget. Prenota perché i posti finiscono presto. Consiglio: fai la leggera per muoverti meglio e andare in vacanza più rilassato.Newsletter – Ideas for the spring long weekend
Discover three options in Italy: a seaside weekend in Puglia, a mountain trek in Trentino, or two days on an island (Elba) by ferry. Each destination includes an easy itinerary and a digital travel guide.
To get there, you can choose the train, a flight, or the ferry, depending on your time and budget. Book early—places fill up quickly. Tip: pack light so you can get around more easily and enjoy a more relaxing vacation.
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Quale tipo di vacanza scegli e come ci arrivi (treno, volo o traghetto)? Spiega perché.
(Which type of vacation would you choose, and how would you get there (train, flight, or ferry)? Explain why.)
Exercise 3: Listening
Instruction: Listen to the audio fragment and indicate whether the following statements are true or false.
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(The person chose a mountain location as the destination.) |
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(To organize the trip, she asks for information at a travel agency and wants to check the route.) |
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(She will buy the tickets after packing the suitcase.) |
Exercise 4: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. Ieri ___ Firenze perché volevo vedere i musei con una guida turistica.
(Yesterday ___ Florence because I wanted to see the museums with a tour guide.)2. L'estate scorsa ___ un'isola per rilassarci e stare al mare.
(Last summer ___ an island to relax and spend time at the beach.)3. La mia collega ___ Napoli per lavoro e poi ha comprato un biglietto per il treno.
(My colleague ___ Naples for work and then bought a train ticket.)Exercise 5: Dialogue Cards
Instruction: Practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
Exercise 6: Discussion questions
Instruction: Answer the questions using the vocabulary from this chapter.
Useful expressions:
Vado in vacanza a... perché... / Prendo il treno/l'aereo/l'auto per arrivare a... / Prima di partire, compro il biglietto e faccio la valigia per...
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Che tipo di vacanza preferisci — mare, montagna o città — e perché?
What type of vacation do you prefer — seaside, mountains, or city — and why?
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Di solito come arrivi alla destinazione — aereo, treno o auto — e cosa fai prima di partire?
How do you usually get to your destination — plane, train, or car — and what do you do before leaving?
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Exercise 7: Writing correspondence
Instruction: Write a reply to the following message appropriate to the situation
Ciao! Sono Marco (ufficio). Sto pensando a un weekend lungo a giugno. Ti va di venire?
Io sono indeciso tra mare (Liguria) e montagna (Trentino). Vorrei rilassarmi, ma anche fare una passeggiata. Tu che preferisci?
Possiamo andare in treno o in volo, dipende dal prezzo. Hai già un'idea? Se vuoi, domani compriamo i biglietti.
Hi! It’s Marco (from the office). I’m thinking about taking a long weekend in June. Would you like to come?
I can’t decide between the seaside (Liguria) and the mountains (Trentino). I’d like to relax, but also go for a walk. What do you prefer?
We can go by train or fly—it depends on the price. Do you have any ideas yet? If you like, we can buy the tickets tomorrow.
Useful phrases:
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Mi piacerebbe andare a... perché...
(I’d like to go to... because...)
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Preferisco il/la..., per...
(I prefer the..., because...)
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Possiamo andare in..., così...
(We can go by..., so...)
Hi Marco! I’d love to. I prefer the seaside, because I feel like resting and I enjoy swimming. Liguria works for me. We can go by train: it’s more convenient for me and it costs less than flying. Tomorrow I can buy the ticket online after 6 pm. Would you rather leave on Friday evening or Saturday morning?