READING SKILL BUILDING

Module: Planning a Trip to Banff Source: https://dev.brewster.ca/uploadedFiles/Brewster/Brochures/Brochure_Files/brew_gondolaBro_2014WEB.pdf

Competencies: III. Getting Things Done IV. Comprehending Information Task: Skim and scan a travel brochure for details.

Directions: One way to plan a trip is to use travel brochures. Look at the brochure

provided on Banff Gondola and find the information requested: 1) Where does the gondola go? (1 point) ________________________________________________________________________ 2) What does the cheapest Explorer Package include? (1 point) ________________________________________________________________________ 3) What does the most expensive Explorer Package include? (1 point) ________________________________________________________________________ 4) How long is the SummitWalk trail? (1 point) _______________________________________________________________________ 5) How late is the gondola open until today? (1 point) ________________________________________________________________________ 6) If I wanted to hike up the mountain, but take the gondola down, how much would that cost for two adults and one child? (1 point) ________________________________________________________________________ 7) How can I save $5 per person during the summer months? (1 point) ________________________________________________________________________ 8) Where is the gondola located? (1 point) ________________________________________________________________________ 9) What does the Alpine Lights Date Night include? (1 point) ________________________________________________________________________ 10) How can I get more information on the Banff Gondola? (1 point) ________________________________________________________________________________________________

Criteria for Success

Total Score: /10

Beginning Developing Completing

1-4

5-7

7.5-10

Prepared by Kerry Howard and Jana Ciobanu for the TESL Canada-2015