Beja Nord Secondary School Instructor:
Mrs. Jendoubi
Module 3 / Lesson 2: Malta
3rd Form Economics
I/ Engaging-phase:
1- Label each picture with the appropriate word.
Inhabitant
(n)
Thrill-seeker ________________ _________________ _______________
Secluded ___________
(adj) A person or animal that quiet, private, and not (of a place)
Uninhabited without to speak
(adj) lives in or occupies a place near people, roads, .. people living
Off-road (adj) there proudly
To burgeon
(v)
To boast (v)
_______________ _____________________ _________________
To grow or develop a person who enjoys taking away
from the road;
quickly / flourish part in extreme & thrilling sports on
rough terrain.
2- Watch the video then answer the questions. [Link]
v=Mn6SyiZD3cM
a- Where is Malta located?
b- Is it a landlocked country, a peninsula, archipelago or an island?
3- Do task 1 on page 84.
a- Find words or expressions having nearly the same meaning as:
A group of islands: ___________________
A place where something was, is or will be built: __________________
A standard or level that is considered to be typical or usual: __________________
Able to be reached or easily got: _________________
Under the surface of the water, especially under the surface of the sea:
_________________
II/ Studying-phase: Listening comprehension
1- Listen to the radio ad and tick the islands that were mentioned.
Cyprus Santorini Gozo Comino
Crete
2- Listen and cokplete the table with the appropriate information.
Time Event Place Food
13:00
Visting places ******* *******
******** A buffet
******** Back to the hotel *******
3- Listen and jot down the expressions used be the speaker to attract the
tourists.
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
4- Listen and complete the following sentences with words from the passage.
The driver and the guide will take you with the __________________ to visit the following
places, …. . At approximately 06 p.m., you will board a private __________________ that
will take you to the _____________
Blue Lagoon on the island of Camino where you can enjoy the __________________, an
_________________
_______________ or explore the __________________ of Camino by having a
_________________
________________ around.
5- Listen again and match each word in column A with its appropriate
definition in column B then, label the given pictures.
A B C
1- dive a- a part of the coast whare the land curves in so that the sea is 1 ___
2- surrounded by land on three sides. 2 ___
shoreline b- the edge of sea, lake or wide river. 3 ___
3- lagoon c- to jump into water, especially with your head and arms going 4 ___
4- rocky in first, or to move down under the water. 5 ___
5- bay d- made of rock and therefore usually rough and difficult to
travel along.
e- an area of sea water separated from the sea by a reef. (a line
of rocks and sand)
Grammar Focus: Prepositions
6- Look at the box below and tick the prepositions that you hear in the
passage.
On in above before towards below over along
out of away around up through after
under off at across back
7- Fill in the gaps with the right prepositions.
in / through / of / at / along / after / away / back / at / in / of
Last year I spent four days in Malta. It was one ____________ my most memorable
experiences. I chose to stay ________ Valletta, the capital city ________ Malta. I spent
the whole morning walking _________ the alleys trying to discover the city, and
__________ that I had lunch _________ one of the most well-known restaurants there,
Papannis’s. __________ the afternoon, I took a walk _________ the shoreline which was
only a 5-minute walk ___________. I went on an excursion to Gozo __________. The
second day, I tried Ftira, visited many sites and took many pictures. Then I went
____________ to the hotel ________ around 8 p.m.
Pronunciation
8- Listen to the whole passage and put each word in the appropriate box
according to its sound.
routine / countryside / sought / tour / through / found / around / wood / board / boat
/ blue / lagoon / mouth / food / flood
ʊ aʊ ʌ uː ʊə ɔː əʊ
III/ Activating-phase: Tell your classmates about the country you would like to
visit and the reasons why you have chosen it. You may use some of the
following expressions.
- I’m interested in …… / I’d like to know …….. / It sounds interesting …… / I’m
thinking of visiting …….
I’m keen on ……… / I prefer ………. / I intend to / want to ……
Beautiful / luxurious / cheaper / landscape / entertainment
Homework :
Put the words between parentheses in the right form or tense:
The Kerkennah Archipelago, situated off the east coast of Tunisia in the Gulf of Gabès,
consists of several low-lying islands, with Chergui and Gharbi being the largest. Known
for its (serenity) .................................. and unspoiled natural beauty, Kerkennah offers
a tranquil escape from bustling city life. The archipelago enjoys a mild Mediterranean
climate, with warm, (sun) .................................. days and gentle sea breezes.
Kerkennah's landscape (characterise) .................................. by its sandy beaches,
shallow turquoise waters, and abundant palm trees. The islands are also dotted with
traditional whitewashed houses, creating a picturesque setting. Fishing is a
(centre) .................................. part of life on Kerkennah, and visitors can often see
colourful fishing boats bobbing in the clear waters or watch the traditional fishing
methods still in use today. Local cuisine on the islands features an array of fresh
seafood, including octopus, which is a (special) .................................. of the region.
Traditional dishes such as couscous with fish and seafood tagine are popular.
Kerkennah's slow pace of life, (friend) .................................. inhabitants, and natural
beauty make it an ideal destination for those seeking relaxation and Tunisian
(authentic) ................................... The archipelago’s unique charm and simplicity leave
a lasting impression on all who visit.
English Grammar
PREPOSITIONS
List of English prepositions with their meaning and an example of use.
A preposition is a word that tells you when or where something is in relation to something else.
There are over 100 prepositions in English and using them correctly can be difficult, especially for
learners.
Although most prepositions are single words such as 'at', 'on', 'to', 'from', some pairs and groups of
words operate like single prepositions, for example 'up to', 'out of' 'in front of' etc.
Below is a list of commonly-used propositions with their meaning and a sentence showing how
they are used.
Preposition Meaning Example of Use
about on the subject of; connected with Have you heard about the party?
above higher than, or over The sun is above the clouds.
across from one side to the other It's dangerous to run across the road.
after - following something; behind - The boy ran after the ball.
- later than - I'll phone you after lunch.
against - in opposition to - Stealing is against the law.
- in contact with - The sofa is against the wall.
along from one end to the other They are walking along the street.
amid surrounded by A church was built amid the houses.
among surrounded by Peter was among the spectators.
around - in a circle - He walked around the table.
- near, approximately - It costs around 50 euros.
at - place - Carla will wait for me at the cinema.
- age - He left home at the age of fourteen.
- time - Driving is more difficult at night.
away (from) at a distance from The boy ran away from home.
before - earlier than - The day before yesterday.
- in front of - He bowed before the king.
behind at the back of Passengers sit behind the driver.
below lower than His shorts are below his knees.
beneath under The pen was beneath the books.
beside next to The bank is beside the cinema.
between in the space separating two things Mary sat between Tom and Jane.
by - near, at the side of - The restaurant is by the river.
- not later than - The boss wants the report by Friday.
close to near The school is close to the church.
down from higher to lower She pulled down the blind.
during through a period of time There are fewer flights during the winter.
for what is intended I bought this book for you.
from where something starts or originates The wind is blowing from the north.
in - at a point within an area - The pen is in the drawer.
- time - In the afternoon, in the past/future
- location/place - She works in an office in New York.
in front of directly before The child ran out in front of the bus.
inside on the inner part of The bird is inside the cage.
into enter a closed space He went into the shop.
near close to The school is near the church.
next to beside The bank is next to the cinema.
of about It was a book of poems.
belonging to The legs of the table were black.
off down or away from He fell off the horse.
on - touching a surface - The plate is on the table.
- time - Christmas is on December 25th.
- location/place - The offices are on 5th Avenue.
onto move to a position on a surface The cat jumped onto the roof of the car.
opposite facing, on the other side Eva sat opposite Tom at the table.
out of - move from a closed space - He got out of the taxi.
- without - She's out of work.
outside - opposite of inside The garden is outside the house.
- on the outer side
over - above/across - The plane flew over the Atlantic.
- on the surface of - She put a sheet over the furniture.
past beyond She drove past the supermarket.
round in a circular movement The earth moves round the sun.
since starting at a point in the past She's been here since September.
through from one side to the other The Seine flows through Paris.
throughout in every part of The virus spread throughout the country.
to in the direct of; towards On the way to the station.
towards in the direction of The child ran towards her father.
under beneath, below Water flows under the bridge.
underneath beneath There was dust underneath the rug.
until/till up to a certin time I'll be here until 11 o'clock.
up towards or in a higher position She walked up the stairs.
upon on top of something He laid the book upon the table.
with including -Vegetables are served with the fish.
as a result of -The boss was annoyed with Tom for arriving late.
within inside They live within the old city.
without not have, or lack something I don't like coffee without milk.