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Lesson 3: Travel Risks
The government encourages tourists to stay away from favelas.

I can read and understand a travel advisory.

INTRODUCE

Before going on a trip abroad, it’s best to research how safe your destination is.

PRESENT

STEP A VOCABULARY

I. Listen and repeat.

a pickpocket

a purse-snatcher

a scammer

a beggar

a gang member

a carjacker

II. Which of the risks above do you think are the scariest?

III. Practice reading the words.

/g/

/h/

gang

hang

got

hot

gate

hate

STEP B GRAMMAR TIP

Phrasal verbs are two-part verbs that have both a verb and a preposition or adverb.

The meaning of phrasal verbs is often very different from the meaning of the original verbs.

Jim got some water.get = to receive/buy
The pickpocket got away from the police officer.get away = to escape

It can be difficult to guess the meaning of phrasal verbs, so it is best to memorize them.

stay awayto not go near someone or something
break intoto enter by force
watch outto be careful
come acrossto meet someone or something accidentally
look outto carefully watch for someone or something
look afterto take care of someone or something
run awayto leave or escape
show upto appear
  • Children should stay away from strangers.
  • Please watch out for falling objects.

UNDERSTAND

READING

Sho and Tim are reading a travel advisory that they found in their hotel room.

Travel Warning

 

The government of Brazil would like to remind tourists to watch out for possible safety risks that they may come across when traveling in Brazil. Due to high crime rates and regular incidents of street violence, the government encourages tourists to stay away from favelas, where gang members are known to have gun battles.

 

The government also advises tourists to look out for pickpockets and purse-snatchers. It is best to keep passports in a safe rather than to carry them in a bag. Tourists are encouraged to stay in safe areas and to look after their personal belongings.

 

For more information, contact Brazil’s Ministry of Tourism.

TRIVIA

A common mistake that Japanese speakers make is using safety as an adjective. The word safety is actually a noun; the adjective form is safe.

 

X Japan is a safety country.

O Japan is a safe country.

PRACTICE

STEP A EXERCISE

Fill in the blanks using the words in the box.

watch out
break into
get away
show up

1. Make sure to lock your doors and windows. Someone might _____ your apartment.

2. Scammers who pretend to be beggars usually _____ in tourist spots.

3. Help! A man snatched my bag and he’s trying to _____!

4. You have to _____ for pickpockets in crowded areas.

STEP B EXERCISE

Choose the correct words in the parentheses. Use the pictures as clues.

1. You don’t want to come (out / up / across) him at night.

2. Run (to / away / after) if you feel you are in danger.

3. Avoid walking alone at night and look (out / in / at) for possible danger.

4. Stay (in / after / away) from crowded places to avoid pickpockets.

CHALLENGE

Challenge 1

You and your friend are going to travel to Brazil. While browsing a tourism website, you found a travel advisory about the country.


Read the travel advisory. Then, tell your friend about it.

Today's grammar tip

  • phrasal verbs

Brazil Travel Advisory

 

The government of Japan would like to remind its citizens about the risk of traveling to Brazil due to violent crimes and civil protests.

 

In Brazil, a number of foreigners have become the victims of crimes such as armed robberies, carjackings, and kidnappings. We advise Japanese tourists to watch out for criminals and stay away from isolated areas. Because scammers are common in Brazil, it’s best to travel as part of an organized tour.

 

Also, Japanese travelers are advised to immediately leave an area when they come across protesters due to a high risk of accidental injury.

 

In case of emergency, contact the Japanese Embassy in Brasilia.

Challenge 2

Discuss your ideas.

If Time
Allows
1

TRAVEL ADVISORIES
2

TRAVEL RISKS
3

TRAVEL SAFETY
1

TRAVEL ADVISORIES

  1. Do you usually read travel advisories?
  2. What information do travel advisories usually contain?
  3. Is it important to be aware of travel advisories?
  4. Have you ever traveled to a country with a travel advisory?

2TRAVEL RISKS

  1. What are some possible dangers when traveling to foreign countries?
  2. How can tourists avoid these dangers?
  3. Have you ever encountered any of these dangers while traveling?
  4. Who should tourists ask for help when they feel that they're in danger?

3TRAVEL SAFETY

  1. Do you think it’s safer to travel by land, water, or air?
  2. Do you think about your safety when you make travel plans?
  3. What do you do to be safe during your travels?
  4. Do you think it’s safer to travel alone or with a group?

FEEDBACK

I can read and understand a travel advisory.

LESSON GOAL ACHIEVEMENT

  • 4
    Very Good

    Could complete the task with ease

  • 3
    Good

    Could complete the task with some clarifications

  • 2
    Fair

    Could complete the task with additional instructions

  • 1
    Poor

    Could somehow complete the task with difficulty

PERSONALIZED FEEDBACK