Sa: When we travel to another country, maybe we could know about the architecture of the country, the beautiful scenery, the economic situation and so on.

Sb: When we work or study in the country, maybe we could know more about the manners and customs of the country. We could learn the standard English better, we could communicate with the local people to improve our English.

Sc: If we could live with the local people, we could know the proprieties of the country, know more slang, know the difference in time, food, transportation etc. between the two countries.

T: Very good. You can think so many things. Have you talked to anyone who has spent some time in another country? What did they find unusual or difficult about it?

Ss: Well, I have talked to my friend who had been to a foreign country, he told me something different or interesting in the foreign country. For example, in India, most people don't eat meat, especial beef, they like to eat vegetables and fruits, so if you invite an Indian for dinner, never order steak for them.

Step III Speaking

T: Well, we talked about the things that we could learn while we traveling or studying in a foreign country. Then, what kind of problems or dangers would happen while traveling in a foreign country? Now, turn at page to P82, try to list the dangers and problems, then discuss ways you could prevent these things happening in groups. The following sentence patterns are helpful for you:

You might... Most probably, ...

It's a possibility... It's likely/unlikely that...

Probably, ... It's not very likely... I doubt it.

It's (very) possible... He/She/They will probably.

It could happen.

(After a few minutes)

T: Well, are you ready ? Who'd like to show us your opinion?

Sa: While traveling, it's possible that you could lose you way, because you don't know the country very well. To prevent this:

You'd better take a map of the country with you.