U6 In Istanbul

Unit 6 In Istanbul Students Book page 70 1 Listen and say the words. Check with your partner. 1 flag 2 sunglasses 3 earrings 4 carpet 5 basket 6 rings 7 cup and saucer 8 cushion 9 plate 10 soap 11 comb Students Book page 70 2 Read, listen and answer the questions. Istanbul is one of the world's biggest and most beautiful cities. It is the only city in the world that is built on two continents - Europe and Asia. They are divided by a bit of the sea that looks like a river: the Bosphorus Strait. Tourists love Istanbul because it offers the combination of a modern, Western lifestyle with fascinating Eastern traditions. In 2010, Istanbul was named the European Capital of Culture. Now, where are we? I'm not sure exactly but it looks like we back in the present. Yes, we're in some kind of market. Wow, look at those beautiful cups and saucers. I love them. And I bet you love the silver and the gold too. Yeah, some of these rings circle or the gold earring like that , there're lovely. I'm hot. I think I'm going to buy a few oranges. I don't think you like them too much. Why? There're made of soup. Look, really. You're right. I'd like to know where we are. Emm, everything so colorful. That's gold and silver. I guess we could be in Asia somewhere. Emm, not bad. The city where we are is both in Asia or in Europe. What? How do you know that? It's a fantastic city. We lost of beautiful sights for ... and some spectacular bridges. Stop this, please, Phoebe. Where are we? We're in Istanbul. How did you know that? From reading. Another one if your famous books? No, not this time. Just look at those big combs over there. What did you say on them? I love Istanbul. That's right.

Students Book page 71 2 Listen and say the sentences. In summer, you shouldn't go out without a hat. It can be very hot. There are lots of cars. You should always be careful when crossing the road.

Students Book page 72 2 Read and listen to the dialogue to check your answers. This is the shop. We'll definitely find Miss Saunders a present here. Let's get something nice. She's a brilliant teacher. Yes. I'm going to miss her next year. Look at those earrings. They're really cool. They're OK ... but I really like that ring over there. I'm not so sure. I prefer the earrings. But they're not for you, they're for Miss Saunders. She'll like the ring best. She'll like the earrings more. I don't agree, I think we should get the ring. I disagree, I think we should get the earrings! OK, let's see how much they cost. Can you read the prices? Let me see. Um, the earrings are ... €350! What! And the ring's ... €3,000! OK, I think we should go to another shop! I agree! Come on!

Students Book page 73 1 Read and listen to the dialogues. Match them with the pictures. Could I see that ring over there, please? Of course. Do you mind if I open this book? Not at all. Do you mind if I try this jacket on? Not at all. Could I buy some stamps for these postcards. please? Of course. Students Book page 73 2 Listen and say the questions and answers. Could I try on that T-shirt over there? Of course. Do you mind if I close the door? Not at all.

Students Book pages 74&75 The Time Travellers 2 Read and listen to the story to check your answers. Lost in the city Phoebe bought a little guidebook about Istanbul from the tourist office. The Time Travellers sat down to read it. 'Let's go sightseeing!' said Phoebe. She was so excited. The photos in her book were wonderful. 'This city's great!' Patrick said. 'Let's go!' They made a list of all the sights they wanted to see. 'We should go by underground,' said Phoebe. 'This city's so big, we can't walk all day.' The nearest underground station was called Taksim. It was full of people and hard to move quickly. 'There's the train! Quick!' Patrick shouted. Patrick and Alex pushed through the crowd and jumped onto the train. Phoebe wasn't fast enough. The doors closed before she could get in! She didn't know what to do. 'Stop!' she shouted, but that didn't help. Alex and Patrick talked about what to do. How would they find Phoebe in a city of more than 12 million people? 'Let's go and see all the sights we wanted to see,' Patrick said, 'Phoebe knows what they are. I'm sure we'll find her at one of them! The boys spent six hours in Istanbul. They visited the Blue Mosque with its beautiful blue tiles. They visited the Bosphorus Bridge and the Spice Market, but they didn't find Phoebe. They were really worried. 'Can I help you?' a voice said. 'I'm Ali.' Ali was about the same age as them, and he was very friendly. Alex and Patrick told him what had happened. 'Hm! You lost your friend at the underground station in Taksim. She's probably waiting for you there!' he said. 'Of course! Alex and Patrick shouted. 'Let's go back to Taksim!'

Sure enough, when the three boys arrived at Taksim they found Phoebe waiting on the platform where they had last seen her. 'I'm so sorry!' Patrick said. 'It wasn't very clever that we got on the train without you!' Phoebe laughed. 'I'm so happy we're together again. So happy! But what did you do all day?' The boys told her about all the beautiful places. I'd love to see them too!' Phoebe said. 'We can go and see them tomorrow!' said Ali. 'That's a great idea,' said Phoebe, 'but we can't stay!' 'Why not?' asked Ali. 'Istanbul is beautiful!' 'I know,' Phoebe said sadly. She was looking up towards the escalator where there was a yellow glow. Ali was unhappy to say goodbye. He saw his three new friends going up the escalator. They waved at him. Then they slowly moved into the light and were gone in a flash.