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2. Compare and mind the difference:

AmE

Gasoline or Gas (for short)

Gas pump

Kilometer

To rent a car

Driver

Hood

Trunk

Neighbor

BrE

Petrol

Petrol station

Kilometre

To hire a car

Motorist

Bonnet

Boot

Neighbour To symbolise

To symbolize

3. Answer the questions.

1. When did private car ownership start growing rapidly?

2. Why did public transportation lose its dominant role?

3. Why did railways cut lines and stations?

4. Why was government happy to see the railway wither away?

5. Why did roads become overcrowded?

6. What was the solution for overcrowded roads?

7. What strange phenomenon occurred after building the new road?

8. What is M25? Why was it built? What happened to it immediately?

9. What psychological effect does car driving have on human beings?

10. What is "road rage" and why does it happen?

11. Why don't road accident figures increase with number of vehicles on the road?

12. What can you say about seat belt laws for vehicle drivers and pas­sengers in Britain?

13. What side of the road do British drive on?

14. Do they plan to change? Why?

15. What other countries drive or used to drive on the left?

16. Why don't British car owners shift to public transport?

17. What does British transport lack seriously?

18. What is the common name of London Underground?

19. Does the Tube work according to the 21^st century standards? Why?

20. What has been a cause of considerable embarrassment to the Brit­ish since the Channel Tunnel was opened?

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4. Give Russian equivalents to the following words and word combinations. Find and translate sentences with them in the text.

Railways wither away, private car ownership, small rural communi­ties, roads became over-crowded, massive new motorway, Outer London, dramatic example, overloaded immediately, traffic jam, human being, aggressive shell, common theme, it was no longer a joke, a new phrase was coined, road rage, to commit a murder, obviously not good for peo­ple, road accident figures, mature culture of driving, better record, num­ber of deaths per 10,000 vehicles, seat belt laws for vehicle drivers and passengers, to respect the laws, island nation, road traffic across the bor­ders, however crowded the roads are, too slow, too expensive, the excus­es of people, to blame others for creating the traffic jams, serious lack of government investment, terrible delays, when things go wrong, to fail to invest, to bring the Tube up to the 21^st century standards, one particular failure, considerable embarrassment.

4. Give English equivalents to the following words and word combinations.

Быстро расти; терять доминирующее положение; в целом; бо­лезненно; приспособиться к ситуации; решение проблемы; явле­ние, отмеченное экспертами; много раз и ранее; строительство новых дорог приводит к увеличению потока машин; психологичес­кий эффект на людей; городской человек; сесть за руль автомоби­ля; избитая тема юмористов; начать драку с другим водителем; дышать выхлопными газами; с одной стороны; с другой стороны; фактически; различные причины; современные автомобили; фары И тормоза; одна очевидная причина; какие бы ни были причины; другой значимый фактор; одна из немногих стран мира; как Япо­ния; левостороннее движение; в любом случае; маленькие стран­ности; найти причину; не переходить на общественный транспорт; во многих случаях; предсказуемые последствия; лондонское мет­ро (2); первая линия метро в мире; исключительно быстрая и эф­фективная; ломаться; открытие тоннеля под Ла-Маншем; триста километров в час; вынужден замедлить скорость; высокоскорост­ная линия.

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   Make word combinations, translate them and find them in the text.

dominant natural

solution beings

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rural

over-crowded

simple

massive

dramatic

generate

overloaded

traffic

psychological human Canadian aggressive

urban

get behind

common

road

start

commit

exhaust

road

underground

various

modem

better

significant

seat belt

traffic jam shell role

philosopher

effect

process

motorway

roads

immediately

communities

example

rage

reasons

the wheel

accident

law

fights

line

man

record

fumes

cars

factor

murder

theme

reason

consequences

embarrassment

nation

trains

culture

investment

delay

lack

traffic

line

driving

island

road

little

find a

public

serious

government

predictable

terrible

electrical

considerable

story

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Eurostar

high-speed

sad

engineering

oddities

transport

7. Match the synonyms in columns. Translate the pairs and find

them in the text.
very fast	overloaded
overcrowded	carapace
highway	huge
immediately	frequently
people	rapidly
shell	human beings
very often	anger
large	clear
common	motorway
rage	usual
obvious	at once

8. Match the antonyms in columns. Translate the pairs and find them in the text.

urban evil

on the other hand

in particular

low-speed

island

quiet

best

slow down fast

private

decrease

difficult

9. Form antonyms using negative prefixes ил-, in-, il-, im-, dis-, mis-. Consult the dictionary if necessary. Translate the pairs.

Pleasant, significant, mature, expensive, predictable, considerable.

on the whole

rural

simple

good

worst

slow

continent

on one hand

increase

speed up

aggressive

state-owned

high-speed

10. Give plural forms of the following nouns:

Phenomenon, oddity, bus, story, century, law, man, community, line,

ease.

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11. Make a summary of the text.

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    Study the car appearance. Describe the car (at least 12—15 sen­tences).

Rear window Spoiler

/ / Boot (BrE) - Trunk (AmE)

Roof

Sid© window

Bonnet (BrE) - Hood Heed {amps (AmE)

Bumper

Five-spoke cast aluminum wheel

Tyre (BrE) ® Tire (AmE)

Exhaust pipe

Wheel

Wing

Tail lamps (AmE) Number ptete

13. Match the words with definitions.

Engine

Driver or motorist

Hood or bonnet Think or boot

Wheel

Steering wheel

Speedometer

Accelerator covered space in the back where you put and carry your luggage.

a circular object that turns around on a rod attached to its center, four such things fixed un­derneath the vehicle and actually move it. a metal cover over the engine of the vehicle, the part of the vehicle that produces the power to make it move, a person who drives the vehicle, a pedal in a vehicle which is pressed to make the vehicle go faster.

the circular object held by the driver when driv­ing, used to direct the vehicle's movement, the gauge that shows the speed you are driving at.

14. Make at least 12—15 sentences about other things necessary for the car. Study the vocabulary.

The Car Vocabulary

windscreen — лобовое стекло

rear window = back window — заднее стекло

side window — боковое стекло

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windscreen-wiper, steering wiper (AmE) — дворник на лобовом стекле

back wiper — задний дворник

bonnet (BrE) = hood (AmE) — капот

boot(BrE) = trunk (AmE) — багажник

short range light — ближний свет

long-range light — дальний свет

headlights — фары

head lamps (AmE) — передние фары

tail lamps (AmE) — задние фары

indicator — индикатор поворота

spoiler — спойлер

front — передний

rear — задний

steering wheel — руль

backward movement — задний ход

number plate — табличка с номером автомобиля

wing — крыло

bumper — бампер

seatbelt — ремень безопасности

wheel — колесо

five-spoke cast aluminum wheel — литое пятиспицевое алюминиевое колесо

tyre (BrE) = tire (AmE) — шина/покрышка

disk — диск

roof — крыша

door — дверь

handle — ручка двери

exhaust pipe — выхлопная труба

driver's seat — сиденье водителя

bucket seat — переднее пассажирское сиденье, одиночное сиденье

bench seat — сиденье в виде скамьи, лавки

rear seat — заднее сиденье

dashboard — приборная панель

steering wheel — руль

speedometer — спидометр

fuel gauge — индикатор топлива

horn — клаксон/сигнал

glove compartment / glove box — бардачок

ignition — зажигание, замок зажигания

brake pedal — педаль тормоза

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accelerator — педаль газа (акселератор)

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clutch — сцепление, педаль сцепления handbrake — ручной тормоз transmission, gear box — коробка передач gear lever — рычаг переключения скоростей automatic — автоматический manual — ручной

to rev — увеличивать скорость, увеличивать число оборотов двига­теля

15. Choose the right word from the list below. Translate the article.

2005 HONDA CIVIC

Few carmakers offer the range or diversity Honda builds into the Civic . There are sedans, coupes and a hatchback, with an em­phasis on convenience, performance or fuel efficiency and low

of operation. All are notable for their excellent

economy, free-rewing engines and solid handling,

including the electrically assisted Hybrid. Up-level Civics come with

powerful VTEC engines that deliver brisk . The

Si hatchback is the flagship performance model, and a favorite among young enthusiast f°^r good reason. All provide su­perb comfort for front-seat passengers.

Three specialized Civics are designed specifically to environmental impact and deliver better fuel econ­omy than all but a few cars currently available. The Civic HX coupe drives on regular unleaded. There's also a Civic GX sedan that natural gas; Honda claims it has the cleanest in­ternal combustion in the world.

Subtle styling changes were made for 2004 when bumpers, hoods, headlights and grilles on the coupe and sedan were

to emphasize a baby-brother resemblance to the

slick, smooth Honda Accord. The sporty Si hatchback was trimmed with new head— and tail lamps. All Civics were improved with less visible updates that reduced and vibration inside.

Nearly four decades after its introduction, the Honda Civic can right­fully be called an icon. It remains one of Ameri­ca's best-selling small for good reason.

By Mitch McCullough

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Acceleration, engine, cars, line, noise, fuel, to redesign, cost, automo­tive, to burn, to minimize, drivers.

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16. Say if these statements are true of false. Correct the false state­ments.

    1. Private car ownership has grown greatly.

    2. All the territory of Britain is covered with roads.

    3. Britain doesn't build new roads any more.

    4. Britain has no problems with traffic.

    5. Road rage is an ancient phenomenon.

    6. Road accident figures increase with the number of vehicles on the road.

    7. In Britain the cars drive on the left.

    8. Britain is the only country in the world where car drive on the left.

    9. There is no public transport in Britain.

10. There are many cars and drivers in Britain.

16. Say what you think about the following statements. Give your points.

Use:

I don't really know, but I think...

To tell the truth I know little about..., but...

I don't actually know much about it, but...

... is something I don't know very much about, but...

1. Britain has a lot of problems with traffic.

2. The more roads people build the more traffic they create.

3. The Tube is modern and extremely efficient.

4. The Channel Tunnel is a high speed road.

5. Drivers create traffic jams themselves.

6. Road rage is a common phenomenon all over the world.

7. British government needs to invest more money into the Channel Tunnel.

8. The British are proud of driving on the left side of the road.

16. Discuss:

    1. Road rage phenomenon exists in Russia and in Britain alike.

    2. Road rules are respected by almost everybody in Britain. What about Russia?

    3. British drivers prefer not to switch to public transport. Why?

    4. Cars are the most dangerous means of transport.

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       The Channel Tunnel is a cause of a considerable embarrassment to the British. Will the situation change?

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16. Speak about... seat belt laws in Russia. Compare them with British ones.

17. Explain why in Britain the cars still drive on the left.

DIALOGUE 1

Vocabulary

to rent a car — взять автомобиль напрокат

rental agency = rentals — прокат автомобилей

special weekend rate — специальная цена со скидкой на выходные

regular rate — обычная цена

equipment — снаряжение

I'm used to driving... — я привык водить ...

station wagon — автомобиль с кузовом «универсал»; многоместный,

чаще всего пятидверный легковой автомобиль automatic transmissions — автоматическая коробка передач to pick up — забрать to include — включать insurance — страховка

Read, translate, memorize and dramatize the dialogue.

RENTING A CAR

Dug: Good afternoon. U-Drive-It rentals. May I help you?

Man: Hi, I'm interested in renting a car for the weekend and I want to

know if you have a special weekend rate. Dug: Yes, we do. What sort of car are you interested in? Man: Well, we're a family of three and we have camping equipment. I'm used to driving a small car, but this time I need something larger because of the family and the equipment. Dug: You can take a station wagon. Our cars are good models and have automatic transmissions. When will you be interested in renting the car?

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Man: Well, we are leaving on Friday, July the 7^th, and we'll return on Monday, that'll be the 10^th. When do we have to pick up and re­turn the car to get that special weekend rent?

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Dug: For the weekend rate you'll have to pick up the car after four o'clock on Friday afternoon and then return by ten o'clock on Monday morning.

Man: After 4 on Friday and return by 10 on Monday. Okay. What will be the price for that?

Dug: Well, our regular rate is $79.95, but for those special weekend rates you'll get it for $59.95.

Man: Aha, that is $59.95. Does it include insurance?

Dag: No, the insurance is 10 dollars more. But I really recommend it. Our rent is still the lowest in town.

Man: Well. I'd like to think about it. I'll call you back.

Dug: Sure. That's fine. Listen, when you call back, ask for Dug, that's me.

Man: Good bye.

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Dug: Take care.

21. Role play.

Student A

You are a customer. You want to rent a car (choose the period of time). Call a car rental agency and find out all necessary information about cars available, prices, dis­counts and requirement. Make your decision or call back later.

Student В

You are a manager at a car rental agency. Answer the customer's ques­tions; give detailed information about cars available, prices and re­quirements. Offer a discount. Per­suade the customer to rent the car at your agency.

Swap roles.

22. Fill in the gaps with suitable prepositions and adverbs where necessary. Translate the article.

WHAT'S NEW FOR THE 2005 NISSAN SENTRA?

Body-colored door handles and a new front grille treatment are added ... all 2005 Nissan Sentras. Base 1.8 models have a new storage bin lo­cated ... the upper dash. The 2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 S gets standard cruise control, a trip computer, and revised seat fabrics ... create a more com­pelling value equation. Sporty Sentra SE-R models also have new seat

fabric, a revised shift knob ... the Spec V version. Spec V models

also receive upgrades designed ... improve shift action. Four new colors and two new option packages debut... 2005. The new 1.8 S Audio Pack-

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age includes a 300-watt Rockford Fosgate sound system, a six-disc in- dash CD changer, and nine speakers including a subwoofer. The new 1.8 S Sport Appearance Package adds fog lights, a rear spoiler, 16-inch alloy wheels, the SE-R's front grille, and leather trim ... the steering wheel and shift knob. Last year's 2.5 S model is cancelled, but a new 1.8 S Special Edition takes its place, blending the Audio and Sport Appearance pack­ages ... the SE-R's new seat fabric and unique badges.

Advantages of the 2005 Nissan Sentra:

SULEV 1.8-liter engine ... base and S models High-powered 2.5-liter engine ... SE-R and Spec V versions Quality interior materials Competitive pricing

Objections to the 2005 Nissan Sentra:

Cramped rear seat room Dowdy styling

Archaic rear suspension design

AutoSite's Advice:

Consider the 2005 Nissan Sentra to be an also-ran ... the economy car sweepstakes. ... styling that has been cleaned up, this is an innocu­ous and forgettable ride unless you pop ... the sporty SE-R Spec V or your environmentalist leanings dictate that you must drive a vehicle ... ultra-low emissions (if this is the case, may we show you a Ford Focus ... a PZEV motor?). Add ... a lack ... rear seat room, and the Nissan Sen­tra gets lost... a sea ... good ... excellent competitors such ... the Honda Civic, the Ford Focus, the Mazda 3 and the Hyundai Elantra.

23. Translate into English.

АВТОСАЛОН В НЬЮ-ЙОРКЕ

В Нью-Йорке открылось самое представительное автошоу за последние 100 лет. Выставка расположена на 11-й авеню в Манхэт- тене. Как ожидают организаторы, с 26 марта на 76 тысячах квад­ратных метров выставки побывает более 1.5 млн. человек.

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Английская компания Bentley покажет Bentley Continental — Flying Spur, премьера которой уже состоялась в Москве. Собранный вручную автомобиль мощностью в 552 лошадиные силы разгоняет­ся до 312 километров в час. Салон выполнен из кожи молодых те­лят, выращенных в Северной Европе и ни разу не покусанных на­секомыми.

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Ford в очередной раз показывает свой Mustang. За почти 50- летнюю историю этой модели любовь публики несколько спала, но Ford продолжает попытки подогреть к ней интерес. На этот раз на стенде появились Ford Mustang кабриолет, а также Shelby Cobra GT500.

Из громких премьер стоит отметить самый мощный Cadillac XLR. Под капотом разместился двигатель V8 Northstar мощностью 440 л.с. Кадиллак развивает скорость в 100 км/ч менее чем за 5 се­кунд. Кроме мощного мотора новинку отличают задний привод и автоматическая коробка передач с шестью скоростями. Если зри­тели проявят к новинке должный интерес, то вполне возможно, что XLR появится на рынке в конце 2006-го либо в начале 2007 года.

Немецкие концерны тоже привезли в Америку свои новинки. Mercedes-Benz привез в США новый R-класс. По размерам он больше всего напоминает Chrysler Pacifica. Выпускать новинку бу­дут на том же заводе, где сейчас делают ML. Что же касается нача­ла продаж, то немцы обещают продать первые экземпляры уже в конце этого года.

У концерна BMW дела на американском рынке идут велико­лепно. Спрос на их не самые дешевые автомобили намного пре­вышает предложение. В день открытия салона было объявлено, что ХЗ теперь будут собирать даже ночью. Благодаря этому, а также небывалому спросу на автомобили пятой серии и MINI, BMW может установить в этом году абсолютный рекорд продаж.

24. Write an essay on the topic "My / My Friend's Driving Expe­rience".

TEXT 2

Vocabulary

driver's license — водительское удостоверение, водительские права

to drive — водить автомобиль

wheel — колесо

steering wheel — руль

at the wheel, behind the wheel — за рулем

casual ease — непринужденность, легкость

to honk — сигналить

itinerary — курс, маршрут

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front passenger seat — переднее пассажирское кресло

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hastily — поспешно

to run a company — управлять компанией

DMV (department of motor vehicles) — управление автомобильным

транспортом gulp — глоток buckled — пристегнутый

to buckle up — пристегнуть ремни в автомобиле chauffeur — шофер

to veer — менять направление, поворачивать, отклоняться beholden — обязанный feasibility — осуществимость, выполнимость a daylight-hours-only license — право на управление автомобилем

только в светлое время суток make of auto — модель, марка автомобиля visibility — видимость

learner's permit — ученические водительские права (AmE) tutorial — урок

station wagon — автомобиль с кузовом «универсал»; многоместный,

чаще всего пятидверный легковой автомобиль going at a speed of... miles per hour — ехать со скоростью ... миль в час

misjudge — не рассчитать, неверно рассчитать дистанцию cone — конус (ограничитель дороги при дорожных работах) road workers — дорожные рабочие

to dash — бросаться, ринуться, мчаться, нестись (сломя голову) ample — богатый, обильный, достаточный, обширный chunk= bulk — большое количество

to feel left behind — чувствовать себя покинутым, брошенным

to be stuck — завязнуть, застрять

drudgery — тяжелая, нудная, монотонная работа

traffic jam — «пробка»

self-service gas pump — автозаправочные станции самообслужива­ния

convertible — кабриолет highway — автострада adolescent — подросток

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sophistication — изысканность, утонченность, изощренность, иску­шенность worldliness — опыт, мудрость cab — такси (государственное такси в США) car service — такси (частное такси в США)

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hardware store — хозтовары, хозяйственный магазин feeling of abandonment — чувство заброшенности, покинутости unstinting — неограниченный

contemplating — спокойно ожидающий, понимающий motorist — автомобилист to pledge — класться

ineffable — невыразимый, несказанный, неописуемый (inexpressible,

indescribable, unspeakable) Starbucks — название сети кофеен в США dunkin' donuts — название сети пончиковых в США toys г us — название сети магазинов игрушек в США

Read and translate the text.

HOW I LEARNED A DRIVER'S LICENSE MEANS MORE THAN GETTING AROUND -