Английский язык туризм и гостиничный сервис

4.Train to Warwick to visit spectacular Warwick Castle. Continue to Shakespeare's birthplace at Stratford-upon-Avon. Free time for lunch, then drive via the gentle and pretty Cotswolds countryside to visit Blenheim Palace, birthplace of Winston Churchill.

5.Continue to Brighton to visit the exotic Royal Pavilion. Finally visit glorious Sheffield Park Garden, laid in the 18th century.

6.Visit the mighty Castle, enjoy a panoramic tour of the city, then shop for tweeds and tartans on renowned Princes Street before boarding a late afternoon train.

7.Tips for driver and guide are not included.

8.There will be free time for lunch, to shop for chocolate and lace and to explore independantly (English is widely spoken in Belgium) before embarking with your guide on a panoramic tour of the city to see the famous sights.

9.We followed the guide through a noisy crowd of visitors.

10.They get on and, when some people get off at the next

stop, they move up into the front seats over the driver, to have a clear view down the length of Oxford Street, one of the busiest streets in the West End.

2. Translate the texts:

1. SOHO

Soho is a neighbourhood in the City of Westminster, London, that is bounded by Oxford Street (north), Charing Cross Road (east), Coventry Street and Piccadilly Circus (south), and Regent Street (west). The name of Soho derives from an old hunting cry. It was an area of farmlands in the Middle Ages and was acquired by the crown in the 1530s. The community's development stems from the activities of the 17th-century urban developer Gregory King. French Huguenots found refuge there during that period; later the area became the home of Greek immigrants and several other groups, including Italians. There are still French and Italian restaurants and continental food shops, and Gerrard Street is a Chinese section. Wardour Street is a centre for film companies whereas Carnaby Street attracts tourists with its shops of fashionable clothing and accessories. Soho is a notably animated – and at times unruly – quarter, especially at night. Street markets, advertising agencies, clothing firms, and music-publishing houses are interspersed among its less salubrious locales and activities.

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neighbourhood	район
bound	ограничивать, граничить
derive (from)	происходить (о слове)
hunting cry	окрик охотников (на охоте)
community	населенный	пункт,	округа,
	микрорайон
stem (from)	происходить
refuge	убежище, пристанище
notably	особенно
animated	оживленный
unruly	буйный, непокорный
intersperse	вставлять в промежутки, разбрасывать
salubrious	здоровый
locale	место действия

2. BRITAIN IN BLOOM

April and May is bluebell time in England and Wales and areas of woodland are carpeted with these wild blue flowers.

'Many gardens in the care of the National Trust are renowned for their bluebells. Among the best are Blick-ling Hall in Norfolk, with its secret Victorian gardens, Cliveden above the wooded banks of the Thames near Maidenhead in Buckinghamshire, Fountains Abbey in Yorkshire and Lanhydrock near Bodwin in Cornwall.

Blickling1 Hall is said to be one of England's greatest Jacobean houses. Built between 1619 and 1627, the home's greatest attraction is a 127-foot-long gallery with plaster ceiling of outlandish emblems. In the garden a large mausoleum, constructed in 1793, still stands.

Cliveden overlooks the Cliveden Woods which follow the river for about two miles. Then there are the grounds of Bisham Abbey. Bisham church is accessible from the river.

Fountains Hall in Fountains Abbey is another Jacobean Mansion, with ruins located in the picturesque River Skell valley and forest. The abbey dates back to 1132.

Cornwall's county town of Bodwin boasts the largest medieval church in the region, which dates from the 15th century.

bluebell	бот. пролеска (в Англии); колокольчик
renowned	известный, знаменитый

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attraction	достопримечательность
plaster	штукатурка
outlandish	чужестранный, чужеземный
accessible from the river	куда удобно подойти со стороны реки
picturesque	живописный
county	графство
boast	гордиться
medieval	средневековый

3. WEEKEND WALKABOUT: SCOTLAND

Sometimes it is the destination that makes the journey worthwhile. Other times, it is the journey that makes the destination worth reaching. Scotland's West Highland Lines comprise some of the world's most dramatic railway scenery and can literally make a holiday memorable from start to finish.

Railway reached the West Highways in 1880 and today the Glasgow to Fort William and Mallaig line can provide a breathtaking entry to one of the country's most loved holiday regions. Further north, the towns of Thurso and Wick can be reached by services from Inverness, passing by the Black Isle.

The West Highland Line can provide access to some of Scotland's great sights. One of these is Dumbarton Castle, which stands imposingly on a 240-foot rocky perch, from where a five-year-old Mary of Scots was sent to France in 1548.

The journey now pushes on towards Britain's highest mountain, Ben Nevis, past Inverlochy Castle and into Fort William, which sits on the banks of Loch Linnhe.

At Glenfinnan, a monument, built in 1815, is said to mark the spot where Bonnie Prince Charlie unfurled his standard in 1745 and rallied the Clans.

Before reaching the final destination of Mallaig you will reach Loch Morar, the deepest in Britain at 1017 feet. Loch Morar is home to the monster Morag, a 'relative' of Loch Ness's more famous Nessie.

If planning a journey by rail in Scotland then it is advisable to contact Scotrail or the Scottish Tourist Board for special deals.

literally	буквально
imposing	внушительный, производящий

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	сильное впечатление
perch	выступ
furl	свертывать, убирать, складывать
	(веер, зонт, флаг)
rally	вновь собирать(ся) или сплачивать(ся)
	(для совместных усилий);
	возобновлять борьбу после
	поражения)
home	родина, место распространения
	(растений, животных)

3. Read an interview with Signor Pacini of the Sicilian Tourist Board who is talking about tourism in Sicily and how the regional government is trying to improve the industry there

I – the Interviewer

S. P. – Signor Pacini

I. Where do most of your tourists come from?

S. P. Well, a high per centage are Italians, and then other Europeans in the main. And now we are getting a steady stream of tourists from the States, and from Japan.

I. And what do they do when they come?

S. P. The Italians mostly want to be able to enjoy the sun and the sea. Though of course, there are many other reasons why Sicily is so popular both with Italians and foreigners.

I. Such as?

S. P. There's the fact that we have here examples of almost every periods of Mediterranean culture, from the Greek period right through to the present day, which puts Sicily firmly on the map of the cultural and archaeological itineraries. Then there's the geography and geology, the terrain and the flowers and wild life.

I. What, in particular?

S. P. Well, for example, there's Etna with its still active volcano surrounded of course by its own national park. But we have such a diversity of geological formations and also of climatic changes that each area is entirely different. It's an amazingly beautiful and varied landscape for the ecotourist.

I. ... and so they come for a wide variety of reasons. But are their demands the same as, say, they were five years ago?

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S. P. To a certain degree, yes. They want to enjoy our cultural heritage, to enjoy our cuisine, to appreciate the countryside, to spend some time on our glorious beaches, though they are now far more activity conscious and more interested in visiting areas that are not established "tourism resorts". But they also want better services. In particular they demand, and quite rightly so, better accommodation. And we feel that all this is very important.

We are now part of a European Community project to look at ways of developing and promoting sustainable tourism in the south of Italy. In this project we will be developing criteria to rate hotels uniformly, looking at the transport infrastructure, considering the main tourism cultural itineraries, and looking at the protected areas so we can produce strategies to develop their potential, to promote them internationally and to maintain our regional, cultural way of life. We need tourism. It is our chief employer – but it must be sustainable.

Note the following words from the interview:

itinerary, и	маршрут, путь; путеводитель
the terrain	местность; особенности
	территории
wild life / wildlife	живая природа (лес, поле, пустыня,
	океан и их обитатели); заповедник
a diversity	разнообразие, многообразие;
	разнородность
varied (от vary)	различный; многосторонний
to a certain degree	в определенной степени
cultural heritage	наследие; культурное наследие
ecotourist	green tourist; an ecofriendly tourist
	takes care of environment

4.Read the interview again and answer the questions:

1.Why do tourists come to Sicily?

2.Are they attracted only by the climate?

3.What else attracts people to those places?

4.Why is it a popular itinerary for ecotourists?

5.How are tourists' requirements changing?

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6.What is your understanding of the words "they are now far more activity conscious"?

7.What do modern tourists demand?

8.What is the idea of a European Community project to promote sustainable tourism?

9.Why do the Italians need tourism?

10.What kind of tourism do they need?

5.You are going to read an article about places to visit. For questions 1-14, choose from the places (A-E). Some of the places may be chosen more than once. When more than one answer is required, these may be given in any order. There is an example at the beginning (0).

Which town would you recommend to someone who:

would like to attend an international festival?		0
is interested in the history of warfare?		1
likes shopping?		2				3
enjoys a good view?		4				5
wants to buy sporting equipment?		6
likes to be given information as they tour?		7				8
enjoys relaxing river trips?		9
wants a day out while staying in London?		10
wants a day out on an island?		11
enjoys outdoor activities?		12
would like to visit a town which has not changed		13
for hundreds of years?
is interested in academic institutions?		14
А	York

The history of York stretches back to Roman times. Few cities look as completely medieval as York as many buildings have remained more or less unchanged for centuries. With its ancient wooden houses and narrow winding streets, the whole city gives off an atmosphere of history. Today, these streets contain a fascinating variety of shops. York has been called "the City of churches" for there are no fewer than 17 preReformation churches within the city walls. The pride of York is the

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huge and magnificent Minster which towers over the whole city. It is thought to contain the largest area of medieval coloured glass in the world. If you don't want to join a group tour, there are cassettes – complete with Sony Walkman – which will tell you all about the city.

D	Dover
The	white cliffs of Dover are familiar to millions of travellers.

Dover, the gateway to Britain, is the busiest terry port in Europe. In times gone by, the town has been host to kings, armies, pilgrims and all kinds of travellers. Ancient monuments and ruins testify to Dover's long and fascinating history and today the town offers a great deal to interest visitors all the year round. On a fine day, the harbour itself offers excellent walks. Particularly recommended is the Prince of Wales Pier at the end of which you will find a viewing place with a splendid outlook over the entire port, the white cliffs and Dover Castle. With two direct trains each hour from London Victoria and London Charing Cross, Dover is ideal for a day-trip from the capital.

C	Portsmouth
	This is a very special year for Portsmouth. The historic military city

is celebrating its 800th anniversary and we want you to join the party! Apart from special events such as military displays and parades! there is always something to do in Portsmouth. Visit our historic ships, explore under the sea in our Underwater World, enjoy the year-round Resort Centre – the possibilities are endless. And once you've had a taste of what the town has to offer, why not hop on the luxury cruise vessel Solent Enterprise and enjoy a leisurely day trip to the beautiful Isle of Wight?

D Oxford

Oxford has a timeless beauty which is found at every twist and turn of this ancient university city: in the soft golden stone of the college buildings and the peaceful courtyards and gardens. There is so much to see and do in Oxford. Take the "Guide Friday" open-top bus tour to see 25 of the 35 colleges – it leaves every 15 minutes and one ticket lasts all day. Or explore on foot – guided walking tours start at the information centre. Get a bird's eye panorama of the whole city from the top of St Mary's. Take a journey through time at the unique Oxford Story

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exhibition in Broad Street. And then there are the shops. Lose yourself in famous Blackwell's bookshop in Broad Street – with the largest display of books for sale in one room anywhere in the world. The Gallery at Gloucester Green has a busy cosmopolitan atmosphere, with speciality shops, pavement cafes and street entertainers. And of course there are many big name shops too.

E	Llangollen
	For six days every July, Llangollen becomes the cultural centre of

the world, attracting choirs, musicians, folk singers and dancers from all continents. Over 40 different countries are represented with colourful national costumes, taking part in daily competitions and performing in evening concerts. But if you are more of the outdoor type, why not try riding the rapids? Experience the excitement of white water rapids on the River Wild. All equipment can be hired. Llangollen is also a centre for outdoor clothing and equipment for climbing, walking, mountain biking and camping. From Llangollen wharf you can embark on a 45-minute horse drawn boat trip along the river or, on certain days, you can go for a longer journey on the Thomas Telford, which has refreshments on board to add to your enjoyment.

6. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word in each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0).

Snorkelling and diving in Thailand

Thailand offers near perfect conditions for snorkelling and diving among the beautiful coral reefs.

(0). _There_ are many resorts where you can rent equipment or

sign

(1) ____ for a diving course. Whether you're snorkelling or diving you should be aware of your effect (2) ____ the reef structure. Too (3) ___

human contact with the reefs damages them in a very real way so if you are really concerned about saving these delicate ecosystems, you should try not to visit them at (4) ____ However, very (5) ____ people are that committed to environmental concerns so (6) ____ best way to minimise your impact is by not touching the reefs or by asking your boatman not to anchor in the middle of (7) ____ Don't buy coral souvenirs, (8) ___.

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tourist demand only encourages local people to destroy the reefs (9) ___. as to obtain the coral.

As far as snorkelling equipment goes, the (10) ____ important: thing to do is buy or rent a mask that tits. Before you pay (11) ____ a diving course or expedition you should check that the diving centre is authorised, (12) ____ ask other people who have done the course what they thought of it.

7. You are going to read an extract from a travel book. Six paragraphs have been removed from the extract. Choose from the paragraphs A-G the one which fits each gap (7-12). There is one extra paragraph which you do not need to use.

THE LONG WAY HOME

On the last day, I walked down to the harbour. Having slept late, I had breakfast on my own and, as Charley was still sleeping, went for a wander. I wanted to get to the ocean; I needed to see the Pacific. I stumbled down the hill, through rows and rows of tenements, nodding, smiling and waving at the people I passed, eventually arriving at the waterfront. I turned round and lifted my camera to my eye and took a photograph.

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I walked on. The path led to the beach. Although it was the last day of June, it was the first day the sun had shone in Magadan that year. Three weeks earlier, it had snowed. But that day, the air was warm and soft, the sky a cloudless blue. Women wore bikinis and small children were running naked across the sands. Families were eating picnics or cooking on barbecues. I walked past them all, along the entire length of the beach, until I came to the harbour.

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All we knew then was that we wanted to get from London to Magadan. With the maps laid out in front of us, Charley and I drew a route, arbitrarily assigning mileage to each day, not knowing anything about the state of the roads. Time and again we were told by experienced travellers that our plans were wildly optimistic and that we didn't know what we were letting ourselves in for. I'd never ridden off-road and Charley had never properly camped. The chances of failure were high, they said.

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I thought back to the day a month or so earlier when we had been in Mongolia. It was mid-afternoon and we were riding through a beautiful valley. I pulled over and got off my bike. Charley, ahead of me, stopped, too. He swung his bike around and rode back towards me. Before he even arrived, I could feel it coming off him: why are we stopping? We're not getting petrol, we're not stopping to eat: why are we stopping?

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It was where we were going to stop at in the middle of an afternoon so that we could cool our sweaty feet in the water while catching fish that we'd cook that evening on an open fire under a star-speckled sky. I'd seen that spot half an hour earlier. There was no question at all that it was the one. A beautiful expanse of water and nobody for hundreds of miles. And we'd ridden straight past it.

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Then we got back on our bikes and moved on. A few weeks later, we arrived at the first big river in Siberia. It was too wide, too fast and too deep to cross on a motorbike. There was a bridge, but it had collapsed.

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I understood now that it didn't really matter that we hadn't stopped beside that cool, fast-flowing Mongolian river. The imperfections in our journey were what made it perfect. And maybe we wouldn't be in Magadan now if we'd not had that burning desire to keep going. After all, the river would always be there. Now that I knew what was out there, I could always return.

A Yet here we were in Magadan, as far around the globe from home as it was possible to go, and we'd arrived one day ahead of our schedule.

В We then guessed our way from west to east, across two continents, from the Atlantic to the Pacific, as far as it was possible to ride a motorbike in a straightish line.

С I walked away from Charley. I didn't want to tell him it was because we'd passed the place. The place that had been in my dreams. The place we'd fantasised about months before we'd even set off from London. A place with a river of cool, white water and a field nearby to pitch our tents.

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