- •Travelling
- •I. Remember the following words and phrases and use them as much as possible in your topics
- •II. Read this text. Be ready to discuss it. Travelling
- •III. Аanswer the following questions.
- •IV. Give the English equivalents for the following words and word combinations.
- •V. Give the Russian equivalents for the following words and word combinations.
- •VI. Match the verbs from column a with the nouns from column b.
- •VII. Ask your group mate:
- •VIII. Use the following word combinations in the sentences of your own.
- •IX. Translate into English.
- •X. Speak about your last travelling using the following plan:
- •Camping Camping is the Ideal Way of Spending Holiday
- •I. Answer the following questions.
- •II. Read the following words, paying attention to the pronunciation of these words.
- •VII. Agree or disagree with the following statements using appropriate phrases.
- •VIII. Fill in the prepositions where necessary.
- •IX. Give the detailed retelling of the text.
- •X. Read and memorize dialogues.
- •XI. Render into English.
- •XII. Read and translate the following dialogue. Camping
- •XIII. Make up your own story using the following words and word combinations.
- •XIV. Translate the following into English
- •XV. Write an essay on one of the following topics.
III. Аanswer the following questions.
Men have travelled ever since they appeared on the earth. Why do people travel?
What do we see and learn while travelling?
Why do people take a camera with them while travelling?
What means of travelling do you know? What are their advantages and disadvantages?
Have you travelled much? What places have you visited?
What countries would you like to visit?
Do you prefer to travel alone or in a group? Why?
Are you fond of travelling? Why?
How do you like to travel? Why?
Do you usually book tickets in advance or just before your departure? Why?
Do you usually buy a single or a return ticket? Why?
When do you use the left-luggage office?
Do you often go to see your parents?
What do you usually do when you travel by train or by plane?
Who usually packs your things?
When and where did you last travel?
How long did your trip last?
Was your luggage heavy?
Did anybody see you off?
How much was the fare?
How did you travel?
Was your journey exhausting or thrilling, pleasant or difficult?
What did you see there?
What sights did you visit?
Where did you stay?
Did you enjoy it? Why?
IV. Give the English equivalents for the following words and word combinations.
Развалины древних городов; образ жизни; музеи и картинные галереи; спокойный отпуск; увлекаться; старинные церкви и замки; путешествовать поездом; преимущества и недостатки; в соответствии с; самый удобный способ; безопасность; морское путешествие; опасный; покупать билеты заранее; по пути домой; достопримечательности; восхитительные впечатления; менять маршрут; купе; скорый поезд; размещение; путешествие.
V. Give the Russian equivalents for the following words and word combinations.
All over the world; to enjoy picturesque places; to try different food; shop windows; holiday-makers; views of mountains; all means of travelling; the most expensive; enjoyable; to prefer; foreign countries; the deck of the ship; to carry heavy suitcases; return tickets; to reserve accommodation; in the luggage-office; to look for.
VI. Match the verbs from column a with the nouns from column b.
A B
1) to spend 1) camera
2) to meet 2) route
3) to try 3) friends
4) to listen to 4) luggage
5) to study 5) the air
6) to take 6) holiday
7) to visit 7) food
8) to feel 8) people
9) to enjoy 9) geography
10) to make 10) countries
11) to change 11) the deck
12) to leave 12) rhythms
VII. Ask your group mate:
1) if he (she) likes to travel;
2) if he (she) has travelled much;
3) what his (her) favourite means of travelling are;
4) if he (she) can drive;
5) where he (she) prefers to stay during travelling;
6) if it is expensive to stay in a hotel;
7) where he (she) travelled last summer;
8) how long it took him (her) to get there;
9) what sights he (she) saw there;
10) if he (she) took a lot of things with him (her);
11) how he (she) spent time there;
12) what the weather was like at the time;
13) if there were a lot of holiday-makers;
14) where he (she) had meals;
15) if he (she) enjoyed some company there;
16) if he (she) is going there again.