Расскажите о том, как вы предпочитаете путешествовать и о путешествии, которое вам запомнилось больше всего. Используйте следующие тексты в качестве образца

Переведите предложения на английский язык, используя лексику текста.

1. Они стараются успеть на поезд, автобус, корабль или самолёт.

2. Поезда движутся медленнее самолётов, но вы можете увидеть намного больше интересных мест в той стране, через которую вы едете.

3. В современных автобусах удобные сиденья, есть видео и телефон, у вас есть возможность выпить горячено чаю или кофе и перекусить.

4. Некоторым людям нравится проводить свой отпуск, путешествуя пешком или на велосипеде.

5. Поезда, автобусы или самолёты обычно прибывают на вокзал или в аэропорт вовремя.

6. Что касается меня, то я никогда не уезжал далеко от дома.

5. Ответьте на следующие вопросы:

1. Can you prove that thousands of people travel every day?

2. How does everybody want to travel?

3. What is the fastest way of travelling?

4. Have you ever travelled by air?

5. What can you say about travelling by train?

6. Do you like to change trains?

7. Is travelling by sea popular?

8. What is a voyage?

9. Have you seen a storm on sea?

10. Can buses take you at any place you wish?

11. Why do some people prefer travelling by car?

12. Is travelling on foot popular?

13. What is the best time for travelling and tourism?

14. How do people usually travel when they go abroad? Why?

15. What do you have to do if you feel like travelling?

16. What was your last journey (trip, voyage) like?

17. Where will you go next summer?

My Last Travelling

Modern life is impossible without travelling. Thousands of people travel every day either on business or for pleasure. They can travel by air, by rail, by sea or by road.

The Black Sea is one of the most wonderful places which attracts holiday-makers all over the world. Every year my friend and I go somewhere to the South for holidays. Usually we go there either by train or by car. There are many rest-homes, sanatoriums and tourist camps there. But it is also possible to rent a room or a furnished house for a couple of weeks there. Sometimes we place ourselves in a tent on the sea shore enjoying fresh air and the sun all day long. As a rule I make new friends there. In the daytime we play volleyball, tennis, swim in the warm water of the sea and sunbathe. In the evening I like to sit on the beach watching the sea and enjoying the sunset. I’m fond of mountaineering. So I do a lot of climbing together with my friends.

Time passes quickly and soon we have to make our way back. We return home sunburnt and full of impressions.

Travelling By Train

Train remains the most popular means of transport in our country. A lot of people prefer travelling by train because of speed, comfort and safety.

Not long ago I went to see my friend in Vitebsk. As there was no through train I had to go first to Rudnya and then change the train.

The train was already waiting at the platform when I came to the railway station. I found an empty seat and looked around. Some passengers were reading magazines and newspapers; others were playing cards or talking.

Soon the train started. This was a slow train, so it stopped at all, or nearly all stations on its route.

Looking out of the window I saw fields, meadows and beautiful gardens. Buses were carrying passengers from village to village and trucks were carrying goods. There were also motorcycles and bicycles on the road too.

It took me four hours to get to Vitebsk, but the journey was pleasant. My friend was happy to see me and invited to come again.

Vocabulary:

either... or — или …или

expensive — дорогой (о стоимости)

business travel — деловая поездка, командировка

advantages — преимущества

journey — путешествие, поездка

mostly — главным образом

fast — быстрый

voyage — путешествие (по воде)

slow — медленный

trip — поездка

convenient — удобный

to prefer — предпочитать

route – маршрут

pleasant — приятный

sleeping car — спальный вагон

carry passengers – перевозить пассажиров

dining car — вагон ресторан

kind — вид, род, сорт

7. Составьте монологическое высказывание по теме «Путешествия», используя активную лексику.

Topical Vocabulary:

trip, n — экскурсия, путешествие

sleeping сarriage — спальный вагон

journey, n — поездка, путешествие

dining сarriage — вагон-ресторан

travelling, n —путешествие

ticket, n — билет

travel, v — путешествовать single ticket — билет в одну сторону

by sea — морем return ticket — билет туда и обратно

by air — no воздуху ticket for a train — билет на поезд

by road — наземным транспортом train to Kiev — поезд в Киев

for pleasure — ради удовольствия in advance —заблаговременно

on business — по делу sail, v —отплывать

on board a ship — на борту корабля take off, v — вылетать

flight, n — рейс fasten the belts — пристегнуть ремни

car, n — машина change trains — делать пересадку

plane, n — самолет

see off, v — провожать

ship, n — корабль

left-luggage office — камера хранения

boat, n — лодка

electric train — электричка

train, n — поезд

booking-office — билетная касса

through train – прямой поезд

call a porter — позвать носильщика inquiry office — справочное бюро

call a taxi — вызвать такси fast, a — быстрый, скорый

advantage, n — преимущество

carriage, n — вагон

speed, n — скорость slow, а — медленный

safety, n — безопасность enjoy, v — наслаждаться

suitcase, n — чемодан admire, v — восхищаться

luggage, n — багаж walk, v — гулять, ходить пешком

railway station — железнодорожный вокзал

tent, n – палатка

to change trains – пересаживаться с поезда на поезд

time table, n — расписание rest-home, n – дом отдыха

sanatorium, n — санаторий

tourist camp — туристическая база

How can I get to the station? — Как проехать на вокзал?

When does the train leave? — Когда отходит поезд?

When does the train get into...? — Koгда поезд прибывает в …?

How long is the flight? — Какая продолжительность полета?

Holidays in Russia

There are dates and events in the life of our country that are memorable to every Russian citizen. The dates of this kind are: the Victory Day, May Day, Constitution Day, the Women’s Day, the Day of the Defenders of the Motherland, the Day of Sovereignty of the Russian Federation. These are national holidays, people do not work on these days.

The most memorable date is the Victory Day which is celebrated on May 9 to commemorate the victory of the Russian troops over the Nazi invaders. Love for freedom has been a national character of the Russian people. No enemy has been able to conquer our country. When Russia was attacked by enemies, Russian people rose up in defense of their Motherland.

May Day is regarded as the day of solidarity of the workers of the world. It commemorates the tragic events of the years 1884—1888 in Chicago when the workers were fighting for their rights. Nowadays this holiday is called the Day of Spring and Labour.

Recently new national holidays have been introduced. They are Christmas and Easter. They are of religious origin.

In Russia Christmas is celebrated on January 7. In Europe and in the USA it is observed on December 25. On Christmas people celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Easter symbolizes the Revival of Jesus Christ. For the greater part of people of our country these holidays have lost their religious significance and are the days of family reunion, relax and happiness.

There is one more holiday which is loved both by adults and children. This is New Year’s Day, with a New Year Tree, bells, presents, and Grandpa Frost (European Santa Claus). People believe that a miracle is a must on this holiday. On the New Year night people go to a dance, visit their friends or stay at home and watch TV. Party-goers enjoy a hearty meal. Now January 1 is a national holiday, fortunately for those who like to celebrate most of the night. New Year’s celebrations receive widespread coverage by mass media.

Besides there are a lot of professional holidays which are also celebrated in Russia, for example, Teacher’s day, Doctor’s Day and others.

1. Найдите в тексте английские эквиваленты:

Праздник, дата, событие, памятный, праздновать (-ся), увековечивать, считаться, недавно, вводиться, религиозного происхождения, символизировать, значение, воссоединение, взрослые, новогодняя ёлка, Дед Мороз, чудо, вкусная еда, наслаждаться, к счастью, празднование, широкое освещение, средства массовой информации, профессиональный праздник; Новый год, Рождество, День защитника Отечества, Женский день, День весны и труда, День Победы, День независимости Российской Федерации.

2. Сопоставьте две части предложения так, чтобы оно выражало законченную мысль:

1. There are dates and events in the life of our country ….

2. When Russia was attacked by enemies, ….

3. It commemorates the tragic events of the years 1884—1888 in Chicago ….

4. For the greater part of people of our country Christmas and Easter have lost their religious significance and ….

5. New Year’s Day is a holiday ….

6. Now January 1 is a national holiday, ….

7. Besides there are a lot of professional holidays ….

A when the workers were fighting for their rights.

B which is loved both by adults and children.

C that are memorable to every Russian citizen.

D which are also celebrated in Russia, for example, Teacher’s day, Doctor’s Day and others.

E fortunately for those who like to celebrate most of the night.

F Russian people rose up in defence of their Motherland.

G are the days of family reunion, relax and happiness.

3. Ответьте на следующие вопросы:

1. Are there any dates and events in the life of our country that are memorable to every Russian citizen?

2. What are the national holidays of the Russian Federation?

3. When do we celebrate Women’s Day and the Day of the Defenders of the Motherland?

4. What do you know about May Day?

5. Why is the Victory Day considered the most memorable date in the history of our country?

6. What new holidays have been recently introduced?

7. What do you know about Christmas and Easter?

8. Why do you think the New Year’s Day a favourite holiday of both adults and children?

9. How do people usually celebrate the New Year’s Day?

10. What professional holidays do you remember? When are they celebrated?

4. Согласитесь или исправьте следующие утверждения:

1. I think people don’t like holidays because they must work on these days.

2. There are no national holidays in Russia.

3. February 23 is the Day of the Defenders of the Motherland.

4. We celebrate the Victory Day on May 1.

5. Nowadays May Day is called the Day of Spring and Labour.

6. Christmas is celebrated on the 25^th of December in Russia.

7. Easter symbolizes the Revival of Jesus Christ.

8. New Year’s Day is not a very popular holiday in our country.

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