Прочтите и переведите диалоги. Выучите диалоги наизусть.

(Read and translate the dialogues. Learn by heart.)

Dialogue 1

- Would you mind coming over here, sir?

- Yes, what is it?

- Is this your luggage?

- Yes, that's right.

- And that suitcase over there?

- No, it's not mine.

- All right. Would you open your bags, please?

- Certainly.

- Any jewellery, spirits or drugs?

- No, just a few souvenirs for my family.

- Fine. Thank you, sir. Have a nice day.

- Thank you.

 

Dialogue 2

- Hello, Bob. When are you going on holiday?

- Hi, Mike. I'm leaving in March. You see, I've got two weeks in March... and then another two weeks in September. - Are you going to take Mary with you?

- Sure. My sister enjoys travelling very much.

- And where are you going?

- Well, I'm hoping to go to Mexico. I've never been there and I keep hearing all these great things about it.

- Oh, God, it's sure to be fabulous. Especially if you go in March, you can get those charter flights.

- Yes, maybe.

- And it's beautiful down there and not so hot at that time of year.

 

Изучите следующие слова к тексту. Vocabulary (Study the following words to the text)

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)

Text C

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?