Taking a trip is an exciting experience! Whether you are traveling by plane, train, or car, it is important to plan ahead. You need to decide where to go, what to pack, and how to prepare for different situations. In this lesson, students will learn useful vocabulary, expressions, and grammar structures related to taking a trip.
GRAMMAR: USING "GOING TO" FOR FUTURE PLANS
We use "going to" to talk about future plans and intentions.
✅ "I am going to visit my grandparents next weekend."
✅ "We are going to travel to the beach this summer."
Sentence Structure
Subject + be (am/is/are) + going to + verb + (complement).
"She is going to take a train to the city."
"They are going to stay in a hotel."
"We are not going to travel by car."
Questions with "going to"
"Are you going to visit your family?"
"Where are you going to go on vacation?"
"Is he going to take a plane?"
Answers
"Yes, I am." / "No, I’m not."
"I am going to travel to Spain."
"No, he is going to take a bus."
VOCABULARY
Trip – A journey or travel to a place.
Example: "We are going on a trip next week."Luggage – Bags or suitcases for traveling.
Example: "She packed her luggage yesterday."Passport – An official document for international travel.
Example: "Don’t forget your passport!"Ticket – A document that allows travel.
Example: "I bought a ticket for my flight."Hotel – A place to stay when traveling.
Example: "We booked a hotel near the beach."Tourist – A person visiting a new place.
Example: "The tourist took many pictures."Souvenir – A small gift from a trip.
Example: "She bought a souvenir from Paris."Map – A guide to help find places.
Example: "We used a map to explore the city."Guide – A person or book that helps travelers.
Example: "The tour guide showed us around the museum."Airport – A place where planes take off and land.
Example: "They arrived at the airport early."
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
"I am going to travel next week."
"Where are you going to stay?"
"I need to book a hotel."
"Don't forget your passport."
"Let's take a taxi to the airport."
"We should pack light."
"I want to buy a souvenir."
"The flight leaves at 10 AM."
"Can you show me the map?"
"The tour guide is very helpful."
SENTENCES
Positive Sentences
"I am going to visit New York next month."
"We are going to take a bus to the mountains."
"She is going to buy souvenirs for her family."
Negative Sentences
"I am not going to travel this year."
"They are not going to stay in a hotel."
"He is not going to take a taxi."
Questions
"Are you going to visit the museum?"
"Where are you going to stay?"
"Is she going to take a plane?"
Answers
"Yes, I am." / "No, I’m not."
"I am going to stay in a small hotel."
"No, she is going to travel by train."
CONVERSATION
Scene: Two friends talking about a trip.
Liam: Hey, Sarah! Are you going to travel this summer?
Sarah: Yes! I am going to visit Italy.
Liam: That sounds amazing! Where are you going to stay?
Sarah: I am going to stay in a hotel near the beach.
Liam: Don’t forget to take your passport!
Sarah: Thanks for reminding me!
READING: "A Trip to the Mountains"
Emma and her family are going to the mountains next weekend. They are going to stay in a small cabin. Emma is excited because she loves nature.
Before the trip, Emma packs her suitcase. She takes warm clothes because it is cold in the mountains. She also packs snacks and a map.
On the day of the trip, they drive to the mountains. The weather is perfect, and the view is beautiful. Emma and her family take pictures and enjoy their time together.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Q: Where is Emma going next weekend?
A: She is going to the mountains.Q: Where will they stay?
A: They will stay in a small cabin.Q: Why is Emma excited?
A: Because she loves nature.Q: What does she pack in her suitcase?
A: She packs warm clothes, snacks, and a map.Q: What do they do in the mountains?
A: They take pictures and enjoy their time.
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