Wokbook_around_the_world.pdf

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Index

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Information & Booking

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Information & Booking

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The Plot

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Around the World

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Day by Day

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Some People

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My Favourite Scene

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The Story

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The Characters

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The Journey

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Missing Words

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Completing the Plot

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Roleplay

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The Newspaper

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Critical Thinking

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What are the advantages of this type of activity when learning a language? ⦿ It increases the student’s interest in learning English, so he or she can discover that the language is also useful outside the classroom. ⦿ It challenges the student to understand English spoken by someone other than his or her teacher, thus improving the student’s listening comprehension. ⦿ In the days prior to and following the play, the students are highly motivated. Teachers can use the written and audio resources provided to take advantage of this motivation. ⦿ Working with songs from the play is an excellent opportunity to learn new vocabulary while having fun. ⦿ It entertains while extolling human values in the process. ⦿ It preserves the relationship between children and the art of theatre.

Where can I see the play? ArtSpot holds a regular schedule of performances at theatres and schools in over 100 cities. With a presence in more than 10 countries across the globe, our tours reach new places every day. Please contact our Teachers’ Help Desk to receive information on performances near your area.

Can the play be presented at my school? Yes, the play can be shown at your school if the venue provides adequate space and meets the designated minimum number of students in attendance. ArtSpot carries its own set and professional technical systems. The playing area must comply with the following space requirements: Minimum Optimum Width(A)

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10m

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Height(C) Backstage(D)

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Levels The activities in this workbook have been designed for three different levels of difficulty, based on the English-Speaking Union’s Nine-Level Scale, and relate to the Trinity College London and University of Cambridge examinations in the following manner:

Level

Trinity College London

UCLES

Hours of Instruction

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Initial and Elementary Stage

Starter and Movers Level

150 approx.

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Intermediate Stage

Flyers and KET Level

300 approx.

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Advanced Stage

PET, FCE and CAE Level

600 approx.

Skills



All levels contain activities that cover the four essential skills for second language acquisition: Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. In terms of reading, most of the activities are related to comprehending the plot and script of the play. The aim is for students to organize and identify the correct sequence of events (e.g., introduction and conflict). In regard to writing, students will be able to express their own feelings, imagination or creativity, using vocabulary from the play and appropriate grammatical structures for the corresponding skill level. With respect to listening, all activities are focused on the songs of the play. We recommend working on them before watching Around the World in 80 Days to acquire specific vocabulary and deeper information about the characters and their motives. Finally, concerning speaking, oral activities are suggested. Most of them can be solved in pairs or small groups of three people. These will help students put the language into practice and know other students’ opinions and feelings on the play, as a way to reflect on emotions and experiences.

-The PlotOur story takes place in London in the year of 1872. At the Royal Museum of Art, the minister of justice and culture is presenting the exhibition of a magnificent diamond: “The Eye of Buddha.” Among the special guests at the presentation we find Ms. Catherine Montgomery, an intrepid young reporter from The London Times who is covering the news. Hired by the minister, Inspector Fix patrols the exhibition, guarding the precious jewel. Suddenly, the presentation is interrupted by an uninvited guest, Mr. Phileas Fogg, an important member of London’s scientific community. Fogg, who is concerned about the disappearance over the last three months of important national treasures from museums around the world, is here to confront the minister. Based on newspaper articles, Fogg accuses the minister of corruption, asserting that the minister is responsible for the robberies. The minister denies Fogg’s accusations and claims that newspaper articles are not sufficient evidence. He states that it would have been impossible for him to travel to all of those places in three months to commit the crimes, and therefore, he is innocent. With no further evidence, Fogg knows his case is not solid, so he comes up with a plan to rectify the situation. He makes a bet with the minister that if he can prove that traveling around the world in eighty days is possible, the minister will step down from his post and undergo investigation, and if Fogg loses, he will retract his accusations and leave London forever. Suddenly, the electrical power at the museum fails, and the lights go out. When the lights come back on, it is discovered that the diamond had been stolen. The minister commands Inspector Fix to track the thief down and recover the jewel. Fogg gets ready for the journey and goes to the train station. There, he runs into Passepartout and thinks he is the new valet he has hired. Passepartout realizes that he can take advantage of Fogg’s mistake and decides to travel with him as his valet. Fogg and Passepartout board the train, unaware that Catherine and Inspector Fix are shadowing them. Thus the challenge of a journey around the world in eighty days begins, the outcome of which will decide the future of London. Four people in pursuit of their own ambitions start out together on the greatest adventure of their lives . . .

-Around the WorldThe sun rising, The trip starting. Bright colors paint the sky And I feel the wind with my hands. See the roads I leave behind. Get prepared for what’s to come. This is the greatest moment Of my life. My heart is beating fast, Fast as a ray of light. My feet are getting ready To walk for hours and hours. My journey just begun, I’m nervous deep inside, But the road makes me feel Alive!

Repeat Chorus “Cross the seas . . .”

Cross the seas And find new places. Sail the waves Till you reach the land. All the adventures that we are living Will remain in our hearts.

This is the time! Ready or not! This is my chance! If I dream my dreams With all my heart They’ll come alive!

All aboard! Let’s start the trip! Around the world in eighty days!

All aboard! Let’s start the trip! England, France, Italy, Greece!

A new day, a different place. I’m still on the way To a far, unknown part of the world Full of things I’ve always dreamed of. I’m getting near, but I don’t fear. I’ll follow my heart wherever it takes me.

Around the world in eighty . . . England, France, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, India, China, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, United States. Around the world in eighty days!

-Day by DayThere’s so much to do, There’s so much to know. Many dreams to dream. Don’t let them go!

Nothing can be made In an hour or a day, So plan your next step And put your hands to work.

Nothing can be made In an hour or a day, So plan your next step And put your hands to work.

Repeat Chorus “Day by day . . .”

When you feel you’ve tried it all But you’re lost . . . That there’s nothing you can do To solve what’s wrong . . .

Come closer, much closer! We’ve got to get together! Know that I’m by your side When you need me. You can call me, I can help you out! Repeat Chorus “Day by day . . .”

If you lose faith in yourself And can’t see the light of day . . . You need to find another way To face what lies ahead. Day by day, Hour by hour, Step by step, We’ve got to go ahead, We’ve got a plan to make! Open your mind And see things clear. Open your heart And feel I’m near. There’s so much to do, There’s so much to know! Many dreams to dream. Don’t let them go!

Repeat Chorus “Day by day . . .”

-Some PeopleThere are seven continents on this planet, Around 196 countries, Five oceans, and hundreds of seas, Lots of rivers, lakes, ponds and puddles.

Go around the globe. You can come with me. Every single man Has something to teach.

Out of the millions of humans we are, Not two people will act alike. I’ve seen people living in caves, And others on the top of the trees.

No matter how far we live, How different we think we are, If we all open our eyes, The face of the world will shine bright.

Go around the globe. There’s so much to see. Dance a million songs. Swim in every sea.

Go around the globe. There’s so much to see. Dance a million songs. Swim in every sea.

Go around the globe. You can come with me. Every single man Has something to teach.

Go around the globe. You can come with me. Every single man Has something to teach.

Some children ride bikes to school, Others horses, and some kangaroos. Some go walking, and some take the bus. Others ride elephants and some even cows. Some men wear beards so curly and long That the tips can touch the floor. Some people eat things that look weird to me, But that ends when they share it with me. Go around the globe. There’s so much to see. Dance a million songs. Swim in every sea.

-My Favourite SceneNow that you have seen “Around the World in 80 Days”, draw the scene you enjoyed most. Can you describe what is happening in the scene you drew?

-The StoryThese are some scenes from “Around the World in 80 Days” but the pictures are out of sequence. Can you put them in order?

1 ) The Minister of Justice and Culture

is presenting the exhibition of a big diamond called “The Eye of Buddha”. Ms. Catherine Montgomery is taking pictures of the diamond. 2 ) Mr. Phileas Fogg tells everyone at the museum that the Minister is a thief.

3 ) The Minister and Fogg make a bet. Fogg must prove that it is possible to travel around the world in only eighty days. If Fogg wins, the Minister will quit, but if Fogg loses, he himself must leave London forever.

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The lights at the museum go out and someone steals the diamond.

5 ) Fogg and his new valet, Passepartout, are at the train station. They are starting their journey around the world. 6 )Inspector Fix is secretly following Fogg because he thinks Fogg stole the diamond.

-The CharactersThese are the characters of the play. Can you describe how you imagine

them? Then, after the play, check if you were right.

Phileas Fogg:

Catherine Montgomery:

Passepartout:

Minister of Justice and Culture:

Inspector Fix:

-The JourneyThis is a map of the journey around the world and the cities that were visited. Find more information about the places and imagine yourself going on the same journey. Write about all the things you experience in each city.

-Missing WordsThese are the lyrics of the song “Around The World” but some words are missing. Listen to the song and fill in the missing words. The sun ______________, The trip starting. _____________ colours paint the sky And I feel the wind with my hands. See the ___________ I leave behind. Get prepared for what’s to come. This is the _____________ moment Of my life. My ____________ is beating fast, Fast as a ray of light. My ____________ are getting ready To walk for hours and hours. My ____________ just begun, I’m nervous deep inside, But the road makes me feel ______________! Cross the seas And find new _____________. Sail the waves, Till you ____________ the land. All the adventures that we are living Will _____________ in our hearts. All aboard! Let’s start the trip! Around the world in eighty days!

A new day, a _____________ place. I’m still on the way To a far, _____________ part of the world Full of things I’ve always dreamt of. I’m getting near, but I don’t ____________. I’ll follow my heart wherever it takes me. Repeat Chorus “Cross the seas …” This is the time! ______________ or not! This is my _____________! If I dream my dreams With all my heart They’ll ____________ alive!

All aboard! Let’s start the trip! England, France, Italy, Greece! Around the world in eighty … England, France, Italy, Greece Turkey, ____________, Saudi Arabia, India, China, ___________, Taiwan Hong Kong, United States. Around the world in eighty days!

-Completing the PlotRead the plot of “Around the World in 80 Days” and fill in each blank with the correct preposition.

at - to - of - about - over - in - up - around - down out - into - from - by - with - among - for - in - on Our story takes place _________ London in the year of 1872. At the Royal Museum of Art, the Minister of Justice and Culture is presenting the exhibition of a magnificent diamond: “The Eye of Buddha”. _________the special guests at the presentation we find Ms. Catherine Montgomery, an intrepid young reporter __________ The London Times who is covering the news. Hired by the Minister, Inspector Fix patrols the exhibition, guarding the precious jewel. Suddenly, the presentation is interrupted ________ an uninvited guest, Mr. Phileas Fogg, an important member _______ London’s scientific community. Fogg, who is cocerned ________ the disappearance ________ the last three months of important national treasures from museums around the world, is here to confront the Minister. Based _________ newspaper articles, Fogg accuses the Minister of corruption, asserting that the Minister is responsible for the robberies. The Minister denies Fogg’s accusations, and claims that newspaper articles are not sufficient evidence. He states that it would have been impossible ________ him to travel to all of those places in three months in order to commit the crimes, and therefore, he is innocent. With no further evidence, Fogg knows his case is not solid, so he comes ________ with a plan to rectify the situation. He makes a bet _________ the Minister that if he can prove that traveling _________ the world in eighty days is possible, the Minister will step ________ from his post and undergo investigation, and if Fogg loses, he will retract his accusations and leave London forever. Suddenly, the electrical power _________ the museum fails and the lights go out. When the lights come back on it is discovered that the diamond had been stolen. The Minister commands Inspector Fix to track the thief down and recover the jewel. Fogg gets ready for the journey and goes __________ the train station. There, he runs __________ Passepartout and thinks he is the new valet he has hired. Passepartout realizes that he can take advantage of Fogg’s mistake, and decides to travel with him as his valet. Fogg and Passepartout board the train, unaware that Catherine and Inspector Fix are shadowing them. Thus the challenge of a journey around the world in eighty days begins, the outcome of which will decide the future of London. Four people __________ pursuit of their own ambitions start ________ together on the greatest adventure of their lives...

-RoleplayIn pairs, act out the following passage from “Around the World in 80 Days”. (Phileas Fogg is preparing for his trip. Passepartout runs up to Fogg, who is getting ready to leave.) FOGG: You are late! This cannot happen again. If you are going to be my valet there are some rules you must follow: One! One bag for you, one bag for me. Two! Two tickets always in hand. Three! Three times our destination must be checked. PASSEPARTOUT: Four? FOGG: There’s no four. PASSEPARTOUT: Forgive me then. FOGG: One, two, three. PASSEPARTOUT: And where are we going? FOGG: Around the world in eighty days. (Opening his book, he unfolds a map.) France, Italy, Greece, Egypt, Arabia, India. PASSEPARTOUT: India? FOGG: Yes. PASSEPARTOUT: I have cousins there! FOGG: Then on to Vietnam, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Japan. We sail the Pacific Ocean to the United States, take a five day train trip from coast to coast, then we cross the Atlantic Ocean to get back toLondon! PASSEPARTOUT: So we are leaving from London? FOGG: Yes. PASSEPARTOUT: And you want to go to … London? FOGG: Yes! PASSEPARTOUT: Why don’t we stay in London and save eighty days? FOGG: The people of London are counting on me! I must prove that this journey can be completed in eighty days! If I do, the Minister of Justice and Culture will have to pay for his crimes. TRAIN CONDUCTOR: All aboard! Train to Liverpool station departing in three minutes. FOGG: Ready? Let’s go!

-The NewspaperThe editor of “The London Times” asks Catherine to write a newspaper article based on her trip. Imagine you are Catherine and write the article.

-Critical Thinking1)

Around the World in 80 Days takes place in 1872. Could the same story take place today? 2)

In Scene 1 , Fogg accuses the Minister of Justice and Culture of being corrupt. If you were Fogg, what would your reaction have been and what would you have done? What do you think the consequences of government corruption are in your everyday life? 3)

In Scene 2 , Passepartout steals the diamond from the museum because it was a national treasure of his country which had been stolen in the first place by London’s Minister of Justice and Culture. Do you think Passepartout did right in stealing the diamond back? What would you have done in his place? 4 ) In the play, Catherine Montgomery is a journalist from The London

Times. She follows Phileas Fogg around the world to cover the news but she exaggerates her articles to make them more interesting and to portray herself as a heroine. How do you think the press should cover the news? Do you think newspapers and media in general are important in our lives? Why? 5 ) Did you enjoy the play? If you were the author, would you change

anything in the story?