Grammar and vocabulary practice

INTRODUCTION

Task 1. Read the quotations above. What are weekends and travelling compared with?

Can you think of any other comparisons? Discuss your ideas with the group.

Task 2. Do you like travelling? What is your dream trip? Look at the mind-map below and get ready to share your ideas with the group.

WHERE TO GO?			HOW LONG WILL THE TRIP LAST?							WHOM TO GO WITH?

MY DREAM TRIP

 

 

 

 

 

HOW CAN WEATHER/CLIMATE INFLUENCE THE TRIP?

 

WHERE TO STAY?

                               

WEEKEND AND SPARE TIME

 & — READING &SPEAKING

THE WEEKEND

Task 1. Read and translate the text in the written form.

Most people in Britain work a five-day week, from Monday to Friday, schools, colleges and universities are also closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Therefore from Friday evening till Monday morning people are usually free.

Everyone looks forward to the weekend and when Friday comes along, as people leave work they say to each other, “ Have a nice weekend ”. Then on Monday morning they ask, “ Did you have a nice weekend?” or “ What did you do at the weekend?”

Students, young people working away from home and single people in general like to go away for the weekend. They may go home, go to stay with relatives or friends in different parts of the country or stay in a hotel or boarding house in the country or at the sea. Most towns in England are not more than four hours apart by train and many are much less. For example the London-Birmingham train takes 1 1/2 hours, the London-Bristol — 2 1/2; and no one in England lives more than 100 miles from the sea. Therefore it is possible to leave straight from work on Friday and come back on Sunday evening. It is of course more difficult for married couples with children to go away for the weekend. They do so sometimes but, as they usually have a house they more often have people to stay.

Those who stay at home at the weekend try both to relax and catch up with all the jobs they are too busy to do during the week. For women who go out to work these include housework, sewing, washing, shopping and sometimes gardening; for men — repairs and other odd jobs in the house, cleaning the car, mowing the lawn and gardening. Saturday morning is a very busy time for shopping, as this is the only day when people who are at work can shop for any length of time. On weekdays shops close between 5.30 and 6.00 p.m. and are closed all day on Sunday (except for newsagents and some small grocers and sweetshops). On Saturdays the shops in the centre of big cities usually close at 1 p.m.; in the suburbs and small towns they stay open till 5.30 or 6.00 p.m. as on weekdays (though they have an “ early closing day ” in the week to make up for it).

On Saturday afternoon the most important sporting events of the week take place — football, rugby

(in the summer, cricket and tennis), horse-racing, car and motor-cycle racing and other sports. Some men go and watch, others sit and watch the sports programmes on television. In the late afternoon the sports results are announced on the radio and television and the sports editions of the evening papers are on sale. Saturday evening is the

favourite time for parties, dances, going to the pictures or the theatre, in fact for «going out» generally. For many people it is the climax of the weekend. There is plenty of time to get ready and no one has to worry about getting up early for work the next day.

Having gone to bed late the night before, many people have a lie-in on Sunday morning. When they finally get up they have a leisurely breakfast. Some have breakfast in bed, although this depends on your having someone willing to get it and bring it up. However, some breakfast-in-bed enthusiasts will get up, get breakfast themselves and take it back to bed. While having breakfast people start reading the Sunday papers, which they either fetch themselves from the local paper shop or have delivered by the paper boy for a small extra charge. There are at least eight papers which are published weekly on Sunday (though some are the Sunday version of a daily paper). They range from serious papers of 60 or 70 pages, which publish the week's news, together with articles on political, social and cultural topics, to those which specialize in crude sensationalism. It is usual for a family to have two or three Sunday papers, and some enthusiasts have more. These people have little time for anything else on Sunday and spend the day submerged in a sea of newspapers.

If the weather is fine, people may decide to go out for the day. Often, however, having got up late in any case, they wait till after lunch, which is at 1 or 1.30. Sunday lunch is traditionally the most important family meal of the week. Most people have a «joint» (a piece of meat for roasting in the oven) which is roasted, then carved and served with roast and boiled potatoes and one or more other vegetables, such as peas or cabbage, and gravy. Then comes the pudding, for example apple pie and custard, and finally tea or coffee.

This meal induces in most people a state of inertia, and they sit talking, reading the paper, watching television or just dozing, until tea time. In the summer they sit in the garden and more energetic people go out for a walk or to see friends. After what often seems quite a short while it is tea time, that is 5-5.30. Besides the all-important tea there are sandwiches, sometimes cold meat and salad, fruit and cream, bread and butter and jam, and cakes. Quite often friends are invited to Sunday tea.

Some people spend Sunday evening quietly at home, others go to see friends, go to a concert or film, or go out for a drink. The realization that the weekend is nearly over casts a slight melancholy on the evening.

GRAMMAR COMMENTARY:

Study carefully these examples and their explanations.

1. People sit talking, reading the paper, watching television or just dozing, until tea time.

When two or more simultaneous actions are in progress, the first of them is usually expressed by an Indefinite tense form while the other(s) is (are) expressed by Participle I. This mostly occurs with a number of verbs denoting motion or position such as come, go, go out (round, around, about) lie, sit, stand, disappear.

They stood waiting for us.

Они стояли и ждали нас.

The same ideas can be expressed by using Continuous tense forms connected by the conjunction and: They were standing and waiting for us.

2. Some people spend Sunday evening quietly at home, others go to see friends. People watch football, rugby, horse racing and other games and sporting events.

The pronoun other can be used as a noun pronoun and as an adjective pronoun (See the examples above). Other (people or things) or others mean several more besides those already mentioned, different from those mentioned. The other people or things or the others mean all the rest (besides those mentioned).

The Johnsons are staying for the night, other guests (the others) are leaving.

Джонсоны остаются ночевать, остальные гости уходят.

The other person or thing or simply the other, when speaking of two, means the second of the two.

On the one hand, he is quite right, on the other hand, he is not.

С одной стороны он прав, с другой — нет.

Another is always singular and has two meanings 1) a different one, 2) an additional one.

In the room Anna saw а small cupboard for plates, cups, saucers and then another, a large one: for clothes.	В комнате Анна увидела небольшой шкаф для тарелок, чашек и блюдец и другой — большой — для одежды,
She took one book, then another.	Она взяла одну книгу, потом еще одну.

3. They have their Sunday papers delivered by the paper boy.

The verb have may take a Complex Object with Participle II as the second element.

This construction is used to show that the action expressed by Participle II is performed at the request of the person denoted by the subject of the sentence. The negative and interrogative forms of the Indefinite tense forms are built with the help of the auxiliary do.

- Do you have the lawn mown every week? - I don't have it mown, I mow it myself.

- Вам косят газон каждую неделю? - Нет, я сам его кошу.

Post-reading tasks.

Task 1. Arrange the points in logical order to be able to reproduce the original text using the given words and phrases as key words.

1. to have a lie-in, to have a leisurely breakfast, to depend on;

2. to publish weekly, to range from... to, to specialize in smth.;

3. to work a five-day week, to look forward to smth., to go away for the weekend, to come along;

4. to be four hours apart (by train), the train takes 1,5 hours, to live more than 100 miles from the sea;

5. sporting events, to watch sports programmes on television, to announce sports results on radio and television, to be on sale;

6. to catch up with smth., to go out to work, to do odd jobs in the house;

7. a busy time for shopping, on weekdays, to make up for smth.;

8. to go out, to worry about smth.

Task 2. Find evidence in the text to prove that:

1. The English like to go away from home for the weekend.

2. Saturday is a busy day for those who stay home.

3. Saturday evening is the climax of the weekend.

4. The English are newspaper enthusiasts.

5. Habit is second nature.

6. Every country has its customs.

Task 3. Agree or disagree with the following statements.

1. People in Britain do not have to go out to work at weekends, do they?

2. It is practically impossible for a family (married people) to relax if they stay home at the weekend, isn't it?

3. Sunday lunch looks a very heavy meal, doesn't it?

4. Shops close too early in Britain, don't they?

5. It's a good idea to have breakfast in bed, isn't it?

6. Sunday papers specialize in crude sensationalism rather than in serious political or social news, don't they?

7. The English don't often ask people over, do they?

Task 4. Answer the following questions:

1. How many days a week do English people work?

2. How long does a weekend last?

3. Where do most English people generally spend their weekends?

4. What makes it possible for many people to go away for the weekend?

5. Do you think people who stay at home at the weekend manage to relax?

6. What is the busiest time for shopping? Why? Can you go shopping on Sundays?

7. When do the most important sporting events take place? How can one learn the sports results?

8. What is the favourite time for going out? Can you explain why?

9. How do many English people spend their Sunday morning?

10. What are the most important meals of the weekend?

11. Do most people spend their Sunday evening at home?

SPARE TIME

? VOCABULARY PRACTICE

HOBBIES

Task 1. Read the passage below and find words or phrases that mean:

a the same as:	1. active                      2. liked by many people 3. cheap 4. preferred 5. friendly 6. restful	and b the opposite of:	7. boring 8. unhealthy 9. safe

A: What kinds of activities do you recommend for people without much money?

B: An inexpensive hobby is jogging. All you really need is a good pair of running shoes. It will keep you fit too - lots of fresh air and exercise is so good for you.

A: How about people who are not so energetic?

B: You can always watch rather than play - spectator sports like football and tennis are popular. It's better to go to the matches than see them on TV. But if you really want something exciting then try an outdoor activity like rock climbing, parachuting or hang gliding. But be careful because these are all fairly dangerous - you must learn how to do them without hurting yourself.

A: Is there a good way of getting to know people through a hobby?

B: Yes. My favourite pastime is playing squash and I belong to a club. After the game I have time to be sociable with the other members.

A: Let's finish with something more relaxing.

B: Well after a hard day's work some people like painting, reading or listening to music and I suppose there's always the television.

Task 2. Which of these hobbies or pastimes are mentioned in the previous task? Write them under the pictures below. There is one extra picture. Can you find it and describe the activity?

Task 3. Discuss the following questions as a class.

What is your favourite spare time activity? Do you have a hobby? If yes, what is it? How long have you been involved in it? What activity would you like to take up if you had enough time, money, etc. Do you know any people who have extraordinary hobbies? Do you enjoy sports? What do you do to keep fit? Do you usually spend your free time in an active way or are you more of a couch potato?

GOING OUT, STAYING IN

Task 1. Where to go on a Saturday night? Can you find the names of the following places in this word puzzle?

Somewhere open late at night where you can see a show or have a dance	n_______________
Somewhere with a stage where you can watch a play	t_______________
A place to watch films	c_______________
Somewhere to listen to music	c__________ h__________
A place to dance to music	d_______________
A place to see shows of dancing, singing and comedy	c_______________
A place to watch dancing	b_______________
A place to have a drink	b_______________

 

C	I	N	E	M	A	G	R	O	N	A
A	B	I	F	U	S	H	X	M	T	D
B	D	G	S	Y	B	A	L	L	E	T
A	D	H	T	A	C	M	K	P	F	H
R	I	T	E	G	O	R	S	G	Z	E
E	S	C	O	N	C	E	R	T	U	A
T	M	L	A	N	F	L	E	H	I	T
H	D	U	S	Y	M	K	G	A	D	R
P	S	B	O	T	I	L	A	L	T	E
D	Y	E	P	R	E	Q	A	L	W	D

 

Task 2. You are staying in tonight. What is there to watch on TV? Complete the TV guide using these words:

Travelling

? VOCABULARY PRACTICE

How do we travel?

Travel and transport

Task 1. Match the words below to the pictures.

a) hovercraft	c) plane	e) bus	g) taxi	i) ferry
b) foot	d) train	f) bicycle	h) coach	j) tube (underground)

Task 2. You can take a bus at the bus station, a plane at the airport. Where can you catch these? Match the words on the left with the places on the right.

1. coach	a. rank
2. ferry	b. station
3. taxi	c. port

Task 3. TRAVELLING BY TRAIN

Complete the conversations below by putting the letters in the correct order into the gaps. The first one has been done for you as an example.

At the Ticket Office

Passenger:	A ticket to Birmingham, please.
Ticket Officer:	Single or return?	a) en sgil
Passenger:	Return, please. I'm coming back next Sunday. Can I __________ a seat in advance? I know the train is often very full.
		b) e ersvre
Ticket Officer:	Certainly. That's £76.90 please. Here's your ticket and your __________ __________.
		c) te sa b rue nm

At the station

Passenger:	Where's the Birmingham train, please?
Porter:	On __________ 7, sir. Over there, next to the tourist information __________.	d) fa mt porl
		e) fi ocef
Passenger:	Is there a __________ on the train where I can get something to eat?	f) tf befu
Porter:	Yes.
Passenger:	Do I have to change before Birmingham?
Porter:	No, it's a _____________ train. Here's a    _________ with all the information you need - times of the trains, days it runs, everything.	g) tr dcie
		h) tb te eimla

On the train

Passenger 1:	Excuse me, madam. This is a No __________ compartment.	i) im sko gn
Passenger 2:	Sorry. I didn't see the sign.
Inspector:	__________, please.

J) ikscett

Passenger 1: Here you are. Inspector: This is a __________ __________compartment, sir, and you've only got a __________ __________ ticket. You must pay a £25 supplement. k) rtfsi lscas l) aa dsndrt la css

 

Task 4. Label the pictures below using words from the exercises above.

Task 5. TRAVELLING BY PLANE

Match the signs to the sentences below.

a. Carpark	b. Exit	c. Check in	d. Boarding Pass: Window 12J
e. Duty free	f. Baggage collection	g. Departure lounge	h. Car hire
i. Trolleys	j. Immigration	k. Customs	l. Passport control

 

1. You can buy cheap wine, spirits, perfume and cigarettes in this shop	_____________
2. This is a ticket which shows your seat number on the plane.	_____________
3. You can rent a car here.	_____________
4. This is where you wait for your plane.	_____________
5. This is where you find your luggage when you get off the plane.	_____________
6. This is where you show your passport when you enter a country.	_____________
7. This is where the officers sometimes ask you to open your suitcase.	_____________
8. You can leave your car here.	_____________
9. If you follow these signs you will find your way out of the building.	_____________
10. You can put your suitcases on one of these and push them round the airport.	_____________
11. This is where you show your passport when you leave a country.	_____________
12. This is where you give your luggage in before your flight.	_____________

Task 6. TRAVELLING BY CAR

Street furniture. Complete the sentences below using some of the following words.

ON THE GO

Task 1. Complete each sentence with one of the words given below.

buffet coach station

runway destination

departure lounge platform

deck harbour

quay cabin

a) Most of the young people on the boat slept on the _____ deck _____ in their sleeping bags.

b) As the train drew in to the station, Terry could see her sister waiting on the __________.

c) I was so nervous about flying that I left my bag in the __________.

d) By the time I got to the __________, the bus to Scotland had left.

e) As soon as the boat left the __________, the storm began.

f) We hadn't had anything to eat, but luckily there was a __________ on the train.

g) I'm afraid there is only one first-class __________ free on the boat.

h) Tim reached Paris safely, but his luggage didn't reach its__________.

i) There was a queue of cars on the __________, waiting for the car-ferry to the island.

j) Our plane nearly crashed into a fire-engine on the __________.

Task 2. Underline the most suitable word or words.

a) David's plane was cancelled/ delayed by thick fog.

b) The ship's owner agreed to give the crew/passengers a pay-rise.

c) The plane from Geneva has just grounded/landed.

d) We hope that you will enjoy your flight/flying.

e) Because of heavy snow, their plane was diverted/deviated to Luton.

f) I won't be long. I'm just packing my last luggage/suitcase.

g) You have to check in/check up an hour before the plane leaves.

h) All duty free goods must be declared/surrendered at customs.

i) The plane took off/took up and was soon high over the city.

j) I bought a simple/single ticket, as I was going to return by car.

k) A sign above the seats in the plane says 'Fasten your life belt/seat belt’.

l) On the plane the flight attendant/waitress brought me a newspaper.

 

Task 3. Use a word or words from exercises 1 or 2 to complete each sentence. The word may be in a different form.

a) I had to _____ cancel _____ my tickets, because I was ill and couldn't travel.

b) The train for London is now arriving at __________ three.

c) The plane __________on time but arrived half an hour late.

d) We finally reached our __________after travelling all day.

e) It was hard to find a seat on the train as there were so many__________.

f) While we were waiting at the station we had a bite to eat in the__________.

g) I felt seasick so I went to my __________and tried to sleep.

h) Do you want a return ticket, or a __________?

i) The customs officer asked Bill if he had anything to __________.

j) There is a small __________here for fishing boats and yachts.

k) How much __________can I take with me on the plane?

1) The 8.55 from Hull will be 30 minutes late. We apologise for the__________.

 

? VOCABULARY PRACTICE

KINDS OF JOURNEY

Task 1. Match the words in the box with a suitable definition (a-j).

an expedition a flight

a tour a cruise

a crossing a voyage

a package tour an itinerary

a trip travel

a ride journey

a) A journey by ship for pleasure. _________ a cruise ___________

b) A journey by plane. ____________________

c) The plan of a journey. ____________________

d) An informal word for journey. Sometimes meaning a short journey ____________________

e) A journey for a scientific or special purpose. ____________________

f) An occasion when you travel from one place to another, especially when there is a long distance between the places ____________________

g) A holiday which includes organised travel and accommodation. ____________________

h) Taking journeys, as a general idea. ____________________

i) A journey by sea. ____________________

j) A journey on a horse or other animal, on a bicycle or motocycle, or in a vehicle _____________

k) An organised journey to see the sights of a place. ____________________

l) A journey from one side of the sea to the other. ____________________

Task 2. Use some of the words from Task 1 in these sentences.

1. The travel agent will send you the _____ itinerary _____ for your trip.

2. My neighbours went on a guided __________ of Rome.

3. Last time I went from England to France we had a very rough __________.

4. The first prize in the competition is a luxury Mediterranean __________.

5. When you go on a/an __________, you pay one price for everything.

6. The college organized a/an __________ to search for the ancient ruins.

7. Olympic announces the arrival of __________ OA 269 from Athens.

8. The Titanic sank on its first __________ in 1912.

9. __________ is one of my main interests.

10. Mr Dean is away on a business __________ at the moment. Can I help you?

Task 3. Decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space.

Holidays

Is it better to go on a package (1) ____ B ______, or to (2) __________ on your own? I suppose the answer depends on what kind of (3) __________ you are. A complicated tour organized by a travel (4) __________ has some advantages. You have a/an (5) __________, which gives you definite (6) __________ and arrival dates, and a list of all your (7) __________. The (8) __________ may be cheaper, as it has been (9) __________ in advance, so you spend less time worrying about where you are going to (10) __________. If you book your own hotel, you might have trouble finding a/an (11) __________, unless you are going to stay for a (12) __________, for example. On the other hand, organizing your own (13) __________ can be fun. Many students (14) __________ or buy cheap train tickets, and (15) __________ the night in student hostels or guest-houses.

 

A:	B:	C:	D:
1) travel 2) travel 3) voyager 4) office 5) timetable 6) departure 7) cancellations 8) bedrooms 9) preserved 10) stay 11) empty 12) fortnight 13) voyage 14) auto-stop 15) have	tour trip passenger agent scheme parting expeditions staying booked pass free daytime expedition hitch-hike at	journey voyage tourist tour notice leave organisations flat reservation live vacancy fifteen days trip lift for	cruise tourist mover operation itinerary quitting destinations accommodation hotels cross available passage package journey spend

Task 4. Here are a number of different places where you can spend a holiday:

camp site: a place where you can pitch a tent or park a caravan

self-catering flat: flat which you rent, you cook for yourself

guesthouse: accommodation like a hotel but cheaper and with fewer services

youth hostel: cheap accommodation, mainly for young people, with, perhaps, ten or more people sleeping in bunk beds in one room

holiday camp: a place providing holiday accommodation in little chalets or flats, with restaurants, bars, swimming pools and lots of other facilities and entertainment

time-share apartment: accommodation which one owns, say, a 26th part of and so has the right to stay there for 2 weeks every year

package holiday: a holiday in which you pay for travel, accommodation and food (even occasionally excursions) in advance

cruise: a holiday spent touring ona boat, stopping off to go sight-seeing at different ports

Which of the holiday places mentioned above have you or any of your friends stayed at? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? Try and note down at least one advantage and one disadvantage for each even if you have no direct personal experience of them.

Task 5. Match the pictures to the types of holidays below.

a ______________________________	d ______________________________
b ______________________________	e ______________________________
c ______________________________	f ______________________________

The British on Holiday.

Many British people have decided that it is not worth spending ____ money on ____ holiday in ____ Britain because ____ weather is so unreliable. They prefer to spend their money on package holidays in ____ Southern Europe. ____ package holidays are ____ cheap form of group travel. You pay ____ travel agent ____ sum of money and he arranges ____ flight, hotel, food and entertainment. All you need is ____ pocket money when you get to ____ foreign country. It is sometimes cheaper to go abroad with ____ package holiday than to stay in England. In spite of this, seaside holidays in Britain are still ____ most popular and traditional form of holiday for ____ majority of British people.

Because Britain is quite ____ small island, no one lives farther than 75 miles from ____ sea. As soon as ____ summer weather begins, thousands of people in cars make their way to ____ coast. Many parents are willing to sit on ____ crowded beaches, in traffic jams, and — sometimes — in ____ bad weather, to give their children ____ seaside holiday. Many of ____ towns and villages on ____ South coast of England are still very beautiful, but oil pollution in ____ water has become ____ problem over ____ last few years.

____ seaside is ____ place for ____ family holiday. Many teenagers prefer to go youth hostelling and hitch-hiking around ____ countryside. Youth Hostels are cheap, but ____ accommodation is simple. Hitch-hiking is ____ very cheap way of travelling, but sometimes you have to wait for hours at ____ side of ____ road before you get ____ lift.

____ lot of people enjoy active open-air holidays such as walking or mountaineering. Although British mountains are not so spectacularly high, they are difficult to climb.

____ holiday camp is ____ complete contrast to this kind of independent outdoor holiday. It is not ____ holiday in caravans or tents. It is ____ holiday at special camps where people live in small chalets; special staff look after their children; games are organized, entertainment of all kinds is provided and everyone eats in ____ large dining-hall. Guests never have to leave ____ gates of ____ camp.

Answer the following questions:

1. What is a package holiday? Why do so many British people prefer this form of travelling? 2. What is still the most popular form of holiday in Britain? Why? 3. What problems do British holiday-makers have to face nowadays? 4. What does youth-hostelling provide for teenagers? 5. Why do many British families choose to spend their holidays in special camps? 6. What are the most popular forms of spending a holiday in your country? Which is your favourite one?

Holidays

9 LISTENING

Task 1. Listen to these five short monologues about holidays. From the eight sets of holiday makers below, choose the most suitable people for each holiday. There will be three sets of holiday makers left over. You might need to check the meaning of the following words and collocations before you start listening.

cordon bleu cooking: the highest standard of cooking

snorkelling: swimming under water using a tube to breathe

hang-gliding: flying while hanging from a frame

scuba diving: underwater diving with breathing apparatus

break: a short holiday

half-board: holiday where breakfast and lunch or dinner is included in the price

put your feet up: have a rest

no sweat, no hassle: without any effort or difficulty

1. A honeymoon couple looking for a tropical island. 2. A group of teenagers looking for a bit of a challenge. 3. Two friends who want to get out and about and do some gentle exercise. 4. An older couple interested in museums and architecture. 5. A young couple who want a week in the sun with plenty to do in the evenings. 6. A man and his dog who want a country holiday with plenty of walking. 7. A family of four looking for a quiet, rural holiday. 8. A family with young children who want sun, sand and sea.

? VOCABULARY PRACTICE

Task 2. There are six typical language mistakes in the paragraph below. Underline them and then write the corrections.

The Smiths stayed at a camping last summer because all other kinds of holiday accommodations are too expensive for them. Every day Mrs Smith had a sunbath, Mr Smith made a sightseeing and the children made a travel around the island. One day they made an excursion to a local castle.

Task 3. Use a dictionary to find compound words beginning with sea -. Complete each sentence with one of these words.

1. Last year we didn't go to the mountains. We went to the ______ seaside ____ instead.

2. There's a restaurant near the harbour that serves wonderful__________.

3. The beach was covered in piles of smelly green __________.

4. This town is very high up. It's a thousand metres above __________.

5. We drove along the __________ but we couldn't find anywhere to park.

6. Tourists were throwing bread to the __________ flying behind the ship.

7. Luckily I had taken some travel pills so I didn't feel __________.

8. Children were building sand castles on the __________.

Task 4. People who help. Fill in the gaps to complete the names of these jobs.

1. A person who arranges people's holidays and journeys is a __________________. (rtvale tenga)

2. Someone who goes with tourists as they visit different places is a __________________. (ruto daerel)

3. Someone who knows about and shows people a particular interesting place is a __________________. (eidug)

4. Someone who works for a travel company and helps tourists at the hotel is a__________________. (ylodhia ttaievrpeersne)

5. Someone who looks after passengers on an aircraft is an __________________. (ira sosetsh)

6. Someone who helps people with their luggage at an airport, station, hotel etc is a __________________. (trerpo)

Task 5. At the hotel. Match the actions on the left with the pictures on the right.

1. catching the hotel bus _____ 2. checking in at reception _____ 3. giving the porter a tip _____ 4. unpacking your suitcase _____ 5. changing your traveller's cheques _____ 6. sunbathing by the pool _____ 7. dining in the hotel restaurant _____ 8. ringing up for room service _____

Task 6. Two of the three words in brackets can be used to complete each sentence below.

1. The beaches of Spain will be crowded this summer with a record number of foreign __________________. (travellers / tourists / guests)

2. The Channel Tunnel link between Britain and France will make journeys easier for __________________. (visitors / guests / travellers)

3. Who's that at the door? I'm not expecting any __________________at this moment. (tourists / visitors / guests)

4. These motoring guides are excellent for __________________ here on holiday. (foreigners / strangers / travellers)

5. The local people dislike visits even from __________________ from their own country. (foreigners / strangers / tourists)

6. The hotel offered a wide range of services to all __________________of the conference. (guests / strangers / visitors)

Task 7. Where would you spend your ideal holiday? What kind of accommodation would you stay in? How would you spend your time? Write a small paragraph.

2.1.5 The worst holiday ever!!!

? VOCABULARY PRACTICE

Task 1. Complete the dialogue with these words and word combinations.

REVIEW

Task 1. Translate into Russian using the vocabulary of the unit.

- Привет, Мэри! Сто лет тебя не видела! Как твоя поездка во Францию?

- Привет, Джейн! По правде сказать, это был какой-то кошмар.

- Да? А что случилось?

- Ну, как ты знаешь, мы с мужем решили совершить культурную поездку в Париж и заранее заказали номер на двоих в пятизвездочной гостинице. Вообще-то, мы сначала думали остановиться в гостинице попроще, где в стоимость включено только проживание и завтраки, но потом мы подумали, что за год напряженной работы мы заслужили высококлассное обслуживание, и решили остановиться в Ритце.

- Звучит многообещающе!

- Да, но все пошло наперекосяк, как только мы отправились в путь. Начнем с того, что в день отъезда мы проспали, и вместо того, чтобы сесть на автобус до аэропорта на автобусном вокзале, как и было запланировано, нам пришлось вызвать такси. Водитель оказался абсолютно неопытным: он вечно сворачивал не туда, не обращал внимания на светофоры и даже неожиданно остановился на перекрестке, из-за чего образовалась огромная пробка. В результате мы приехали в аэропорт за 20 минут до вылета нашего самолета.

- О, Боже! Надо было ехать на метро.

- Да, мы потом это поняли. Но это было не самое плохое. Потом мы направились к пункту паспортного контроля и приема багажа. Мы так торопились, что уронили один из чемоданов, и все наши вещи просыпались на пол. Нам пришлось укладывать чемодан прямо посреди зала. Наконец-то, мы получили посадочные талоны и поспешили к залу ожидания, но вдруг услышали, что наш вылет задерживается из-за плохой погоды.

- Ну, по крайней мере, это значило, что вы точно успели на самолет…

- Да уж. Через пять часов мы, наконец, сели на самолет, стюард пожелал нам приятного полета, и самолет взлетел. На борту самолета нам предложили пообедать, и я думаю, именно тогда я и отравилась.

- Бедняжка…

- Мне было так плохо, что после того, как мы достигли пункта назначения, мне пришлось провести в постели 3 дня нашей поездки. В последний день мы пошли в пеший тур по Парижу. Нам, в общем-то, понравилось, но из-за моего пищевого отравления нам не удалось на пару дней съездить к Средиземному морю. Получается, зря мы брали купальники и крем для загара.

- Кто знает, при таком невезении, ты могла бы получить солнечный удар, если бы поехала туда.

- Да уж.

- А как дорога обратно в Лондон? У вас ведь был билет в один конец, да?

- Да. Мы решили вернуться в Лондон поездом. Мы заранее не бронировали билеты, и нам удалось купить билеты в стандартное купе.

- Это были места для некурящих?

- Неужели ты думаешь, что нам могло так повезти? К тому же, поезд не шел прямо до места назначения, и нам пришлось делать пересадку. Потом мы сели на паром, чтобы пересечь Ла-Манш, и через пару часов мы уже были дома. А как твой отпуск?

- Мы путешествовали автостопом, но это было далеко не так авантюрно, как ваш отдых по туристической путевке.

HOLIDAY BROCHURE

& READING

Task 1.In the following text there are 12 unnecessary words. Find them and put a line through them.

A friendly welcome, excellent value and all-round top destination for a fun-packed ski holiday.

The country Andorra is the an independent principality nestled in the Eastern Pyrenees between countries France and Spain, just 450 kilometres square, but packed with superb skiing, low-priced shopping and lively boring nightlife.
The best ski schools The ski schools in Andorra are not known to be among the best in Europe and excellent value for money. The vast majority of instructors don't speak English as their first language and all don't have international British Association of Ski Instructors teaching qualifications.
Snowboarding Andorra is fast slow becoming the new European snowboarding mecca [1].  Duty-free shopping If you've skied in other areas of Europe you'll be aware of the high low prices charged for goods and servicesin the main resorts. Not so in Andorra - its duty­free status means that the prices are unbelievably low, so you can have a good time without spending too much. For the best choice, head for the a capital Andorra la Vella - it's a shopper's paradise with streets lined with bargains.

Task 2. Tick all the phrases that are about money.

1. a friendly welcome    2. excellent value    3. a fun-packed ski holiday    4. in the Eastern Pyrenees    5. low-priced shopping    6. lively nightlife 7. among the best in Europe 8. excellent value for money

9. teaching qualifications 10. the new European snowboarding mecca    11. high prices charged for goods and services    12. Duty-free status    13. you can have a good time without spending too much    14. head for the capital    15. it's a shopper's paradise    16. streets lined with bargains

WELCOME TO MEXICO

9 & LISTENING&READING

Task 1. Imagine you were going on holiday to Mexico. Which of the following would you like to do there? Why?

sightseeing relax experience

the culture meet the locals see rodeos

shop go on excursions visit marketplaces

laze on beaches do watersports sample local cuisines

Task 2. Listen and match.

1.	Mexico City	a	spend the day on the beach
2.	Puerto Vallarta	b	admire cliff divers
3.	Guadalajara	c	visit Plaza de la Constitucion
4.	Acapulco	d	see the rodeo

Task 3. You are going to read a travel itinerary for a trip to Mexico. For questions 1 -10, choose from the places A to D.

Which place(s) …

· has a very long shoreline?	0	B
· is the second largest city in the country?	1
· is located on the Pacific coast?	2
· is the home of a special kind of music?	3
· was built on the site of an ancient city?	4
· is like a traditional village?	5
· is the capital of the country?	6
· are by the sea?	7, 8
· is an hour away from the capital by plane?	9
· is for expensive tastes?	10

Welcome to MEXICO!

Mexico is one of the most beautiful and diverse countries in the world with a wide variety of landscapes and ecosystems. Mexico has it all: deserts, swamps, snow-capped mountains, volcanoes, tropical forests and even deserted beaches. The traditions of dozens of cultures still remain in Mexico making it anexciting holiday destination. There is something for everyone from ancient ruins and camping to luxury hotels. Mexico is pleasant at any time of the year, but the most popular time to visit is between May and October. Whatever time of year you decide to visit, get ready to enjoy one of the most memorable holidays of your life.

A Mexico City (Days 1-4)

The tour begins in this crowded city of over 20 million people. It is the country's capital and was built on the ruins of Tenochtichlan, dating back to Aztec times. In the centre of the city lies the Plaza de la Constitucion, which was built from stones taken from this ancient city. A short walk will take you to The Alameda, one of the largest parks in Mexico City. Originally an Aztec marketplace, it is now surrounded by museums, bustling markets, shops and restaurants. If you want a quick bite to eat, street vendors can be found virtually everywhere selling good food at reasonable prices. If you're ready for a night out on the town, then head to the Zona Rosa where you can enjoy lively performances of traditional music and dance.

B Puerto Vallarta (Days 5-7)

Situated at the foot of the imposing Sierra Madre Mountains, romantic Puerto Vallarta is little more than an hour's flight away from the capital. You will fall in love with the quaint charm of the Mexican village atmosphere with its cobbled streets, fine old buildings and beautiful squares. Puerto Vallarta’s white sandy beaches stretch for over a hundred miles of unspoilt coastline so you will certainly be able to find a peaceful spot to relax.

C Guadalajara (Days 8-10)

Guadalajara is located in the heart of the country and is the second largest city in Mexico. It has a rich history and has maintained its Spanish colonial atmosphere. Guadalajara is where 'mariachi' music, the Mexican Hat Dance, the sombrero and the Mexican rodeo originated. If you're lucky enough to be in the city during the October Festival you will have the opportunity to see the rodeo and witnessbreathtaking displays of horsemanship.

D Acapulco (Days 11-15)

Finally, we end our tour in fantastic Acapulco on the Pacific coast. It is undoubtedly the most famous of Mexico's cities and is renowned for its glamour and luxury. The resort stretches for ten miles around Acapulco Bay and there are numerous white beaches offering a wide variety of water sports, but many of you may prefer to laze on the beaches or stroll along the promenade. If a little adventure is what you're looking for, then you will marvel at the famous La Quebreda cliff divers who leap from unbelievably high cliffs into the shallow water below.

Task 4. Read the article again and explain the meaning of the words in bold, then find synonyms for the highlighted words.

Task 5. Fill in the correct word from the list, then choose five phrases and make up sentences using them.

atmosphere vendors memorable

bustling divers snow-capped

peaceful shallow coastline

quaint cobbled ruins

 

	___________ mountains	7.	street ___________
	___________ holidays		___________ streets
	unspoilt ___________		___________ charm
	ancient ___________		colonial ___________
	___________ spot		cliff ___________
	___________ markets		___________ water

Task 6. Fill in: for, in, of, to, with, at, from, then choose five phrases and make up sentences using them.

	variety ___________ sth		dating back ___________
	built ___________ stones		ready ___________ sth
	_________ the foot ________ sth		to fall in love ___________ sth
	located _______ the heart _______ the country		renowned ___________
	to marvel ___________ sth		to leap ___________ high cliffs

Task 7. Use the phrases to make up sentences about Mexico. Then talk about your country.

wide variety of landscapes white sandy beaches camping museums

fine old buildings ancient ruins lively performances shops and restaurants

luxury hotels snow-capped mountains deserted beaches beautiful squares

Task 8. Design a promotional poster for your country. Cut out pictures and write a short description of each place shown in each picture. Use phrases from exercises as well as.

REVIEW

Task 1. Translate into Russian taking into account your active vocabulary.

I.

- Дейв, что ты собираешься делать на каникулах?

- Да ничего особенного. Я думаю, я буду много купаться и загорать. Мои друзья предлагают отправиться в поход с палатками или без, или на велосипедную прогулку, но я не знаю, хочу ли я отдохнуть активно.

- Не упускай эту возможность. На твоем месте я бы взял палатку и отправился в живописный палаточный городок на берегах великой Миссисипи. Так хорошо порой остаться наедине с собой и с природой! Тебе понравятся захватывающие дух виды и пьянящий воздух.

- Да, надо это обдумать. А ты? Я слышал, ты собираешься в Альпы, чтобы полазить по горам и покататься на лыжах, да?

- Нет. Мои родители уговорили меня поехать с ними по туристической путевке в Рим.

- Звучит многообещающе!

- Думаешь? Ну, Рим действительно может похвастаться своими легендарными достопримечательностями и нетронутой природой, но там толпы туристов…

- Рим и правда очень популярный туристический центр, но даже там можно найти тихое местечко, где удастся расслабиться. Например, пригородные деревушки. Я уверен, ты просто влюбишься в эту очаровательную атмосферу деревенской Италии.

II.

Добро пожаловать в Индию!

Туристам, которые ищут нечто необычное и очень хотят хорошо отдохнуть, точно понравятся наши туры в Индию!

Будучи очень популярным туристическим направлением, Индия быстро становится новой азиатской меккой для тех, кто любит знакомиться с достопримечательностями. Направляйтесь в Агру, если Вы хотите увидеть непревзойденный шедевр индийской архитектуры Тадж Махал, который знаменит своей красотой и легендой, связанной с его возведением. Если Вы поедете в Джайпур, Вас восхитят живописные дворцы и здания этого города.

Не забудьте также посетить столицу Индии Дели. Помимо достопримечательностей, этот мегаполис изобилует возможностями для недорогого шоппинга. Там много оживленных рынков и магазинов. Если Вы захотите перекусить, практически везде можно найти уличные ларьки, в которых по доступным ценам продаются трад