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1. Who is going to London?
2. Who is making the reservation?
3. What time does the plane take off?
4. When does it arrive in London?
5. Is it non-stop flight or does it land in some airport on its way to London?
What would you say answering the following?
1. You prefer travelling by air, don’t you?
2. How do you usually buy tickets?
3. You get to London at 5:40. It’s rather quick.
4. Where do you prefer to sit? In an aisle or window-seat?
5. Have you enjoyed the flight?
6. I was airsick.
Give the English equivalents for the following.
Билет на рейс; зарегистрироваться; три места багажа; дополнительная плата; вам бы лучше; поставить багаж; брать с собой; иметь билет; извините; отменить рейс; летная погода; позволять; чемодан.
V. Discuss the following with your groupmates.
Ask for and give information about flight from London Heathrow to Madrid. You want to know:
1. the number of flights a day;
2. when flights arrive and depart;
3. what /the fare;
4. what /the cheapest fare;
5. restrictions/on the cheapest fare.
British Airways Flight Information
| Daily | Depart | Arrive | Flight Number |
| 09.15 | 12.45 | BA 567 | |
| 13.20 | 16.35 | BA 540 | |
| 19.00 | 22.15 | BA 552 | |
| Fares | Club Europe | $450 | |
| Euro Traveller full economy fare | $225 | ||
| * Apex economy fare | $120 | ||
* Apex fares must include a Saturday night stay and must be booked a minimum of seven days in advance.
At the Railway Station
I.First thoughts. Do you like to travel by train? Why? Where did you go last time?
II. Study the words. Make sure you know them. Practice the pronunciation.
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railway station, porter, to travel light, left-luggage room (Am. check room), to check one’s suitcase, to get a receipt, booking office, inquiry office, waiting room,
single /return ticket, to miss the train, to see somebody off, fast train, through train,
car (Am. carriage), reserved seats car, dining car, compartment, lower berth, upper berth, timetable.
III. Read these dialogues and act them out.
At the Booking Office
“What trains are there to Leeds?”
“There are two through trains at 9 a.m. and at 3.20 p.m.”
“How much is a one-way ticket there?”
“30 pounds.”
“And a return one?”
“55 pounds.”
“Fine. Please give me a return ticket for a 9 o’clock train.”
“All right. What berth would you prefer?”
“Upper one, please.”
“That’s unusual. Everybody asks for the lower berth.”
“Of course, it is much more convenient, but there is always a lady or a child who needs a lower berth, so I prefer an upper one.”
At the Station
“Here,you are at last! I’ve been waiting for half an hour for you.”
“I’m sorry, I’m late. But I was stuck in a traffic jam.”
“Here’s your ticket.”
“Oh, thank you. Is it a through train?”
“Yes. I’m glad we shan’t have to change.”
“Fine. When is it due in Edinburgh?”
“According to the timetable we are due there at 9.15 a.m.”
“And when is it leaving, by the way?”
“Oh, in ten minutes. Come on or we’ll miss it.”
In the Compartment
“Well, we are moving at last. The train doesn’t seem to be very crowded.”
“Not as overcrowded as at the peak tourist time in summer. What berth do you prefer?”
“The lower one, if it is O.K. with you.”
“Sure. Shall I open the window? It’s rather stuffy in here.”
“Do, please.”
IV. Comprehension Check.
Fill in the missing remarks.
1. Where is the inquiry office? - …
2. Is it a fast train? - …
3. When is the train due in Boston? - …
4. Oh, I’m afraid it is not very convenient. - …
5. What berth would you prefer? - …
6. Did you check our luggage? Where is the receipt? - …
7. We still have half an hour before the train. Shall we go to the waiting room? - …
Think of the questions to which the following sentences are responses.
1. __? - 50 pounds.
2. __? - Yes, let’s have our luggage registered.
3. __? - Sorry, but there are no available compartments.
4. __? - No, I’m going to Glasgow.
5. __? - Yes, I have to change.
6. __? - Of course, it is not very convenient, but nothing could be done.
7. __? - No, I’m travelling light.
8. __? - You’d better ask the guard.
Translate into English.
- Я собираюсь ехать в командировку в Лондон.
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- Когда?
- В понедельник.
- Есть прямой поезд. Он отходит в девять вечера.
- Чудесно. А когда он прибывает в Лондон?
- В восемь утра.
- Это мне подходит.
- Я могу заказать вам билет.
- Спасибо. Я хотел бы купейное место, нижнюю полку.
- Хорошо. Постараюсь сделать все возможное.
- Спасибо. Вы мне очень помогли.
V. Discuss the following with your groupmates.
Advantages and disadvantages of travelling by train.
Personal Ads, Postcards, Invitations
I. First thoughts. When do people need to write personal ads? What kind of people write them more often? When do people write personal postcards? How typical is it of you?
II. Study the words and word combinations. Make sure you know them. Practice the pronunciation.
Advertising (=ad), garage sale, to rent, to be fully equipped, kitchen appliances, to move, washer/dryer hookup, to be furnished with, carport, to consider up to; bridal shower, RSVP, to be cordially invited to, to be held, to plan for, to let someone know if, to be able to attend, to request the honour of sb’s presence at; wish you were here to, hope you enjoy, here we are in.
