Reading & Conversation: The Place to Stay
English Grade 8 (Super Goal 2) · Unit 1: Are You Here on Vacation? · Lesson 1-3 · Term 1
Also known as: Reading comprehension · Youth hostels
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Lesson idea
Reading about youth hostels and S.A.Y.H.A., and a hotel check-in conversation.
Key points
- Youth hostels are the perfect solution for travelers without a lot of money.
- There are more than 4000 hostels in over 80 countries; S.A.Y.H.A. offers accommodations in 21 cities.
- Hostels are inexpensive because guests usually share rooms and bathrooms.
- Conversation: Ibrahim Ghazali is on vacation with his family, stays four days in room 705 and pays by credit card.
Vocabulary
Lesson questions (14)
- Why are youth hostels good for backpackers and students?
Answer: They are inexpensive. - How many hostels are there in the world today?
Answer: more than 4000 - In how many Saudi cities does S.A.Y.H.A. offer accommodations?
Answer: 21 - Why are the accommodations in hostels inexpensive?
Answer: Guests usually share rooms and bathrooms. - "You are allowed to cook in all youth hostels." According to the text, this is ____.
Answer: false – only some hostels offer cooking facilities - Hostels are good places for ____.
Answer: meeting people and making friends - S.A.Y.H.A. holds ____.
Answer: sports and painting competitions - Some hostels are even inside ____.
Answer: old historic buildings, castles and boats - "Young tourists are usually rich." According to the text this is ____.
Answer: false - What is Ibrahim's last name?
Answer: Ghazali - Is Ibrahim at the hotel on business?
Answer: No, he's on vacation with his family. - How long is Ibrahim staying at the hotel?
Answer: four days - What is Ibrahim's room number?
Answer: 705 - Where can Ibrahim find out about city tours?
Answer: with the concierge
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Questions about this lesson
What is a youth hostel?
A cheap place to stay for travellers, especially students and young people (backpackers), where guests share rooms.
How do we answer reading comprehension questions?
We read the paragraph, look for the sentence that answers the question, then write the answer in our own words: They are inexpensive.
What does backpacker mean?
A traveller who carries a backpack and travels on a small budget, often staying in youth hostels.
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