TRAVELLING
Millions of people all over the world spend their holidays travelling. They travel to see other countries and continents, modern cities and the ruins of ancient towns, they travel to enjoy picturesque places, or just for a change of a scene. It is always interesting to discover new things, different ways of life, to meet different people, to try different food, to listen to different musical rhythms.
Those who live in the country like to go to a big city and to spend their time visiting museums and art galleries, looking at shop windows and dining at exotic restaurants. City dwellers usually like a quiet holiday by the sea or in the mountains, with nothing to do but walk and lie in the sun.
If we are fond of travelling, we see and learn a lot of things that we can never see or learn at home, though we may read about them in books and newspapers and see pictures of them on TV. The best way to study geography is to travel, and the best way to get to know and understand the people is to meet them in their own homes.
Most travellers and holiday-makers take a camera with them and take pictures of everything that interests them - the sights of a city, old churches and castles, views of mountains, lakes, valleys, plains, waterfalls, forests; different kinds of trees, flowers and plants, animals and birds.
Later, perhaps years later, they will be reminded by the photos of the happy time they have had.
People travel by train, by plane, by ship and by car.
All means of travelling have their advantages and disadvantages. And people choose one of them according to their plans and destinations.
Of course, travelling by air is the fastest and the most convenient way, but it is the most expensive as well. Travelling by train is slower than by plane, but it has its advantages. You can see much more interesting places of the country you are travelling through. Modern trains have very comfortable seats. There are also sleeping cars and dining cars which make even the longest journey enjoyable. Speed, comfort and safety are the main advantages of trains and planes. That is why many people prefer them to all other means.
Travelling by sea is popular mostly for pleasure trips. On board large ships and small river boats people can visit foreign countries and different places of interest within their own country. Voyages are very popular today as it is so exciting to feel the deck of the ship under your feet, to see the rise and fall of the waves, to feel the fresh sea or river wind blowing in your face and hear the cry of sea-gulls. But they are dangerous because of bad weather, specially a storm.
As for me, I prefer travelling by car. I think it’s very convenient. You needn’t book your tickets in advance. You needn’t carry heavy suitcases. You can stop wherever you wish and spend at any place as much time as you like.
Every summer my friend and I go to one of the wonderful lakes which are so many in our country. We place ourselves in a tent in the forest, near the lake and enjoy fresh air and the sun. As a rule, we make new friends there, play volley-ball or football, swim and sunbathe. We usually spend there a week and enjoy much. Then on our way home we stop in the towns and visit their places of interest, take photos and receive wonderful impressions. Each year we change our route and learn something new and interesting.
But three years ago, when I did not have a car, my parents, my brother and I went to the seaside for holiday. We travelled by train. Of course, we bought our return tickets in advance as it is very difficult to get a ticket for a train to the South in summer. We occupied the whole compartment. It took us 40 hours to get to Sochi. During our journey we were speaking, reading newspapers, playing chess. Our express train ran to schedule and we arrived in Sochi in the morning. As we had not reserved accomodation we left our luggage in the luggage-office and started looking for a room. In an hour we stayed in a hotel and spent wonderful two weeks at the seaside. We enjoyed our journey.
Text vocabulary
III. Аnswer the following questions.
Men have travelled ever since they appeared on the earth. Why do people travel?
What do we see and learn while travelling?
Why do people take a camera with them while travelling?
What means of travelling do you know? What are their advantages and disadvantages?
Have you travelled much? What places have you visited?
What countries would you like to visit?
Do you prefer to travel alone or in a group? Why?
Are you fond of travelling? Why?
How do you like to travel? Why?
Do you usually book tickets in advance or just before your departure? Why?
Do you usually buy a single or a return ticket? Why?
When do you use the left-luggage office?
Do you often go to see your parents?
What do you usually do when you travel by train or by plane?
Who usually packs your things?
When and where did you last travel?
How long did your trip last?
Was your luggage heavy?
Did anybody see you off?
How much was the fare?
How did you travel?
Was your journey exhausting or thrilling, pleasant or difficult?
What did you see there?
What sights did you visit?
Where did you stay?
Did you enjoy it? Why?
IV. Ask your groupmate:
if (s)he likes to travel;
if (s)he has travelled much;
what his (her) favourite means of travelling are;
if (s)he can drive;
where (s)he prefers to stay during travelling;
if it is expensive to stay in a hotel;
where (s)he travelled last summer;
how long it took him (her) to get there;
what sights (s)he saw there;
if (s)he took a lot of things with him (her);
how (s)he spent time there;
what the weather was like at the time;
if there were a lot of holiday-makers;
where (s)he had meals;
if she enjoyed some company there;
if (s)he is going there again
V. Translate into English.
Многие люди любят путешествовать ради удовольствия, чтобы сменить обстановку, расслабиться и отдохнуть, получить много новых впечатлений, посетить известные достопримечательности, встретиться с интересными людьми. В наше время многие люди путешествуют по делам.
Сейчас очень много способов передвижения: поездом - скорым, пассажирским, электричкой; самолетом; морским судном - лайнером, катером, пароходом; частным автомобилем; автобусом; автостопом и, наконец, пешком.
Для большинства людей скорость - очень важный фактор, когда они путешествуют. Они хотят добраться до пункта назначения как можно быстрее. Это можно сделать самолетом.
Другие люди предпочитают комфорт скорости. Они любят расслабиться во время путешествия, поспать в комфортабельном спальном вагоне и поэтому путешествуют поездом. Кроме того, ж/д транспорт самый дешевый в нашей стране.
Каждое лето мы всей семьей выезжаем на отдых на неделю в тихое, красивое место. Прошлым летом мы ездили к озеру Нарочь. Это очень живописное место. Добрались мы туда автомобилем за 6 часов. Жили мы в палатке в лесу, наслаждались свежим воздухом и солнцем. Мы получили удовольствие от нашей поездки.
На прошлой неделе я ездил навестить бабушку, которая живет в Москве. Я решил ехать поездом и купил билет заранее в кассе ж/д вокзала. Мой поезд отправлялся в 8.30. Друзья проводили меня до вокзала, так как у меня был тяжелый багаж. Поезд отправился по расписанию. Мне потребовалось 12 часов, чтобы добраться до Москвы. В Москве я провел неделю, совершил экскурсию по центру, посетил некоторые достопримечательности, например, ходил в Третьяковскую галерею, Кремль, на Красную площадь. Поездка мне понравилась.
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Ты фотографируешь достопримечательности, которые посещаешь? - Да, у меня есть хороший фотоаппарат.
Я уезжаю завтра.
Я потерял свой чемодан.
Пункт отправления и прибытия указаны в билете.
Ты когда-нибудь опаздывал на поезд или автобус? - Да.
Оставьте свои вещи в камере хранения.
Где справочное бюро? - Рядом.
Кто посоветовал тебе этот маршрут? - Мой друг.
Поезд на Минск всегда отправляется и прибывает по расписанию.
На платформе было много пассажиров.
VI. Speak about your last travelling using the following plan:
place, time, season, duration;
kind of travel, its aim;
means of travelling;
people you met or travelled with;
some sights you saw or some events that happened;
your impession of your last travel
MEALS
I. Remember the following words and phrases and use them as much as possible in your topics.
VOCABULARY
Active Vocabulary
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a meal of three courses; a full-course meal
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кухня (французская, немецкая кухня)
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Я предпочитаю французскую кухню.
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I prefer french cuisine.
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блюдо (часть обеда, ужина)
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I’d take a meat dish.
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for the first (second, third) course
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snack, refreshment, appetizer
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breakfast (dinner, supper)
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завтракать (обедать, ужинать)
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to have breakfast (dinner, supper)
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Let’s have a bite.
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предпочесть что-либо чему-либо
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I prefer meat to fish.
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to be hungry/to feel empty
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I am hungry. I feel empty.
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I am so thirsty.
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Let’s have a drink.
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Take a glass of this.
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Это как раз мне по вкусу.
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It’s just to my taste
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Tastes good. It’s tasty.
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Что сегодня подают на обед?
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What do they serve for dinner today?
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угощать кого-либо чем-либо
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Я всегда угощаю своих друзей чаем.
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I always treat my friends to tea.
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Let’s pay the bill.
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Заведение общественного питания - Places to Eat out at
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buffet [‘bufei], refreshment room
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заведение быстрого обслуживания
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Еда и напитки - Foods and Drinks
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молочный (рыбный, грибной, ...) суп
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milk (fish, mushroom,...) soup
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Reference Vocabulary
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Способы кулинарной обработки продуктов - Means of Food Preparation.
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рубить (мясо), в мясорубке
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удалять жидкость при помощи дуршлага
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Пряности – Spices
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Быстрое питание - Fast Food
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Суп – Soup
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Мясные блюда – Meat Courses
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Птица – Poultry
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Рыба – Fish
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Моллюски и ракообразные - Shell-Fish
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Фрукты – Fruit
Ягоды – Вerries
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смородина (черная/красная/белая)
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Овощи и грибы - Vegetables and Mushrooms
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Орехи – Nuts
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Десерт – Dessert
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Алкогольные Напитки - Alcoholic Drinks
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Посуда, столовые приборы - Plates, Dishes and Cutlery
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Качество пищи - Quality of Food
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существенный, основательный,
плотный
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I feel peckish.
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Я просто умираю от голода.
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I am faint from hunger.
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I am as hungry as a hunter.
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I am a hearty eater.
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I am a poor eater.
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Я люблю ... больше, чем ...
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Read this text. Be ready to discuss it.
My meals
I don’t always take my meals at regular hours. Their times depend largely on my time-table and the amount of work I must do.
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