P&O Destinations: Discover the secrets of Noumea (The capital and largest city of New Caledonia 1:54)

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Warm Up

  1. Have you ever been to New Caledonia?
  2. What is New Caledonia famous for?
  3. Do you enjoy exploring nature?
Listening
Before the video: Teachers will read the following questions aloud, please prepare for listening!
After the video: Did you get it? If not, please tell your teacher specifically which part you didn’t understand. Let’s review the video again 🙂
  1. What are some of the activities shown in this video?
  2. What can you see on the guided walk?
  3. What water activity can you do at Duck Island?
Key Words & Phrases
Do you understand the following Key Words & Phrases? Your teacher will select Key Words & Phrases and ask you about their meanings.
If you don’t understand, your teacher can explain them. Afterwards, try to use the Key Words & Phrases to make a sentence!
  1. 00:06 Noumea is the most cosmopolitan city in the Pacific Islands.
  2. 00:10 But it’s no concrete jungle.
  3. 00:11 Adventure past the city centre to find lush landscapes
  4. 00:42 Get a dose of tradition at the incredible Tjibaou Culture Center.
  5. 01:16 you will discover an idyllic paradise.
  6. 01:20 Laze on the sand and soak up the sun
  7. flavour vs flavor, colour vs color, tonne vs ton
  1. What did you find most interesting about Noumea from this video?
  2. Which activities from this video would you like to try the most?
  3. Do you enjoy the outdoor activities or indoor activities more?
Roleplay
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「Noumea Travel map」の画像検索結果
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Script

00:00 Want to see Pacific Island charm infused with a delightful French flavour?
00:04 Welcome to Noumea.
00:06 Noumea is the most cosmopolitan city in the Pacific Islands.
00:10 But it’s no concrete jungle.
00:11 Adventure past the city centre to find lush landscapes, tropical beaches, the world’s
00:16 largest lagoon and a unique mix of Pacific Island culture with a French flavour.
00:21 Transport is limited so our Shore Tours will help you make the most of your time.
00:26 Jump onboard the historic Tchou Tchou Train for a two-hour guided tour.
00:30 Visit Notre Dame de Pacific lookout point.
00:33 We’ll take you past beautiful beaches, old colonial houses, stunning lookouts,
00:37 and the city – new and old.
00:39 But it’s not just beautiful beaches.
00:42 Get a dose of tradition at the incredible Tjibaou Culture Center.
00:46 Designed by famous architect – Renzo Piano.
00:49 Hear fascinating tales of knack myths, take a guided walk to traditional huts and see
00:55 ceremonial masks and costumes from days past.
00:59 Spot feathered friends at the most peaceful bird sanctuary you’ve ever seen.
01:03 Stroll through 85-acres of natural reserve and spot a huge variety of exotic and colourful birds.
01:09 If you’re lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of the local Cagou bird.
01:14 Take a zodiac to Duck Island.
01:16 You won’t find many ducks here, but you will discover an idyllic paradise.
01:20 Laze on the sand and soak up the sun – or splash around in the tropical water.
01:24 There’s bright coral teaming with sea life just off the shore.
01:28 It’s the perfect snorkeling spot.
01:30 Even though there’s so much to do, we’ll still make sure you have plenty of time
01:34 to sit back and relax – island style.
01:37 And we’ll get you back to the ship with a tonne of new experiences – and just enough
01:41 time to get changed before dinner.
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