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event - событие
ruins of ancient towns - руины, развалины древних городов
picturesque - живописный
change of scene – перемена обстановки
remote - отдаленный
package tour – организованная туристическая поездка
landscape – пейзаж, ландшафт
cuisine - кухня
consumer goods – товары широкого потребления
education – образование, обучение
custom - обычай
mention - упоминать
to pollute - загрязнять
danger - опасность
to destroy - разрушать
unstoppable – непреодолимый, бесконечный
expensive - дорогой
most treasured sites – места, представляющие наибольший интерес
to discover – открывать, обнаруживать
way of life – образ жизни
rhythm - ритм
city-dweller - горожанин
to bathe - купаться
to laze in the sum – валяться на солнце
various - различный
to hike – путешествовать пешком
to survive - выживать
opportunity - возможность
respect - уважение
to make the most of – максимально использовать
to broaden the mind – расширять кругозор
sightseeing – осмотр достопримечательностей
permanent – постоянный
Прочитайте следующий текст и переведите предложения с новыми словами (Read the following text and translate the sentences with the studied words)
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Travelling... What for?
Every year a lot of people all over the world spend their holidays travelling. For many of them travelling is the most important event in the year.
People travel the globe 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 scene. The tourist industry will soon be the largest industry in the world. Many places that once were remote are now part of package tours. Tourism has been industrialized: landscapes, cultures and cuisines are consumer goods displayed in travel leaflets. In recent years tourism has really taken off.
Today people have lots of good reasons to travel. Travelling has always been a part of people's education. The best way to study geography is to travel and the best way to get to know and understand the traditions and customs of different people is to speak to them. Besides, travelling is a good way to practise foreign languages.
If you ask people why they travel, they will often mention World's most treasured sites, well-known museums, national parks or castles. It goes without saying that it's always interesting to discover new places and new ways of life, to try foreign food and to listen to unusual musical rhythms. It's much better than sitting at home and doing nothing.
Those people who live in the country like to go to a big city and 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 bathe and laze in the sun.
A lot of young people are fond of spending their holidays in different youth centres where they can enjoy various activities. Some young people spend their holidays hiking. It doesn't cost much and it is a really good way of getting away from the crowds. This sort of holiday teaches the young how to survive. What is more, it gives them an opportunity to visit remote places and to enjoy nature.
Some people are against travelling. They say that tourists have no respect for the countries they visit. A lot of tourist places are polluted and many of historical monuments are in danger of being destroyed by unstoppable march of tourism. Besides, today travelling is rather expensive. That's why some people prefer to spend their holidays in the country or at home in front of TV.
But why not make the most of your holiday and try something different? Certainly, travelling broadens the mind. But travel is more than sightseeing. It is a change, deep and permanent, that goes on in our ideas.
3. Ответьте на вопросы после перевода текста. Answer the questions:
1. Can you think of any reasons for travelling? 2. Are you fond of 'travelling? Why? 3. What interesting places have you already visited? 4. What countries would you like to visit? 5. Are there any reasons for travelling to the UK? What are they? 6. What means of travelling do you know? What are their pros and cons? 7. Which way of travelling do you prefer? Why? 8. Who do you usually spend your holidays with? 9. Do you take a camera with you when you travel? Why? 10. Do you agree that travelling broadens the mind? Why? 11. Are you for or against travelling abroad? Why? 12. What kind of holiday do you prefer? Why? 13. What's your idea of a good rest?
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Прочтите и переведите диалоги. Выучите диалоги наизусть.
(Read and translate the dialogues. Learn by heart.)
Dialogue 1
- Good morning. I've booked a KLM flight to Amsterdam for Wednesday 28th, but I can't travel on that day after all. Could I change my ticket to a flight on Friday 30th?
- Do you want to travel on the same flight on the 30th?
- Yes, if that's possible, please.
- Could I see your ticket, please? Just a moment. I'm sorry, but there're no seats on the KLM flight on the 30th. There's a British Airways flight, it departs at 15.30. Shall I try that for you?
- Yes, please.
- All right. Here's your ticket. September 30th, British Airways flight BA426 departing at 15.30 and arriving in Amsterdam at 17.00. You should be at Heathrow not later than 14.30 for check-in.
- Thank you.
Dialogue 2
- Good afternoon. Can I check in here for the British Airways flight to Amsterdam, please?
- Yes, madam. May I see your ticket and passport, please?
- Yes, here you are.
- Would you put your luggage on the scales here, please?
- Yes, sure. I hope I haven't got any excess.
- No, it's all right, only 15 kilos. Any hand luggage?
- Just this handbag.
- Which section would you like - smoking or non-smoking?
- Non-smoking, please. I'd also like an aisle seat.
- All right. Here's your seat number and boarding pass. Your flight will depart from Gate 5 at 15.30.
- Thank you.
