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BRITISH ECONOMY

The traditional economic strength of Britain, as a pioneer in the industrial revolution, has been manufacturing (iron and steel engineering, textiles, chemicals, food products and consumer goods).

Britain lives by industry and trade. It is a highly developed industrial country, known as one of the largest producers and exporters of machinery, electronics, textile, aircraft and navigation equipment.

It is the world’s third largest trading nation. It sells motor-cars, chemicals, cotton and woolen fabrics, electrical machinery, glass ware and leather goods.

Britain doesn't produce enough food for its people. Much is imported from other countries. Sheep-farming, cattle-farming, dairy -farming are important branches of the British economy. The main crops grown there are wheat, barley, oats and potatoes. Sea fishing is important in Scotland and in the north-east of England.

Consumer goods -потребительские товары

Trade -торговля

Fabrics -ткани

Dairy -молочные продукты

Branches -отрасли

Crops -сельскохозяйственные культуры

wheat -пшеница

Barley -ячмень

Oats –овес

TRAVELLING BY TRAIN

Nowadays lots of people travel, some on business, some for pleasure. There are different means of travelling but people prefer travelling by plane as it is the fastest means of travelling. But it is very expensive and not many people can afford it.

The majority of people travel by train. A traveler comes to the railway station to book a ticket in advance. He tells the clerk of the booking office his destination and the day of departure. It’s possible to but a single or a return ticket which is more convenient. A through train is very convenient but very often people have to change trains. Of course it’s better to travel by a fast or an express train, then you can reach the destination quicker.

When the day of the departure comes, a traveler comes to the railway station some time before the trains starts. If he has a lot of luggage, he calls a porter to help. Then he finds his carriage, compartment and berth.

Young people like to lie on the upper berth and to look through the window. When people travel by train they can see a lot of interesting and beautiful places the train passes.

NEW WORDS

expensive - дорогой

afford – позволять себе

majority - большинство

to book a ticket in advance – заказывать билет заранее

destination – пункт назначения

departure - отправление

a single/return ticket – билет в одну(две) стороны

a through train – прямой поезд

to change trains - делать пересадку

convenient - удобный

carriage - вагон