VI. Oral practice.

Ex.10. Say a few words about:

1. your Faculty;

2. definition of transport;

3. kinds of transport;

4. course of study;

5. general and special subjects ;

6. research work;

7. practical training;

8. possible positions of the University graduates.

Ex.11. Explain:

- why it is necessary for a specialist in the field of transport industry to combine high theoretical and practical training.

Ex.12. Make up the dialogues of your own on the following situations. Dramatize them.

Situation 1.

You have met your ex class-mate. Now you are students. Speak about your educational institutions , subjects to be studied at, subjects you are interested in, academic activities, courses of education and presupposed careers.

Situation 2.

Today is your first working day at transport company. Speak with your chief about your duties.

Situation 3.

You are meeting foreign students. Tell them about the society’s requirements to a specialist, about your University and your faculty and future speciality.

Situation 4.

Your younger brother is eager to enter the University and to study at the mechanical engineering faculty. Answer all his questions about possible positions of our graduates.

Ex. 13. Speak on the topic “ My future speciality” using the following plan.

1. The department you study at.

2. The role of transport in a modern world.

3. Transport infrastructure and its application.

4. General and special subjects.

5. Research work.

6. The professional training of future specialists

7. Jobs for our graduates.

VII. Reading and comprehension.

Exercise 14. Read the text C without a dictionary for 6 minutes

Text C

Transportation in Ukraine

Public transportation is well developed in Ukraine. Ukraine is connected to European and Asian cities via an extensive network of railways and roads. You can reach just about any desired destination by train, bus, or by air. A passport is not required to purchase your train or bus tickets now, but only if you are travelling internationally. In the recent years you wouldn't be able to get your train tickets without your passport. Even a copy wouldn't work. It is possible to get to Ukraine by air, by train, by bus or by car.

By air

There are two airports in Kyiv: Boryspil (KBP) and Zhulyany (IEV). Most International flights operate to and from Boryspil International Airport in Kyiv. It is located about 40km (25mi) South-East of the city centre. Most Domestic flights operate to and from Zhulyany Airport in Kyiv.

By train

It is located about 40km (25mi) The 22,3 km's (14 miles) of railway track link most Ukrainian cities and towns. International links extend from Kyiv to other CIS and European countries as well. There are direct lines to Warsaw (Poland), Krakow (Poland), Wroclaw (Poland), Pshemysl (Poland), Moscow (Russia), St.Petersburg (Russia), Vladyvostok (Russia), Murmans'k (Russia), Minsk (Belarus), Brest (Belarus), Berlin (Germany), Bratislava (Slovakia), Prague (Czech), Budapest (Hungary), Sofia (Bulgaria), Varna (Bulgaria), Vienna (Austria), Riga (Latvia), Belgrade (Yugoslavia), Zagreb (Croatia), Cishinau (Moldova) and others.

By bus

Ukrainian National Bus Lines serve almost every city and town in Ukraine. The older fleet of buses would suffice for short trips, although sometimes are overcrowded and dirty. So, for the price, train travel is a more comfortable option. "Deluxe" Bus travel is, however, available also by private companies and is not a bad choice.

There are regular bus schedules to the Polish cities of Warsaw, Krakow, Lublin, etc., with the ticket for the Warsaw route cheaper than by train. It is an overnight trip however and as you can imagine a bit of an uncomfortable sleeping experience.

By Ship / Ferry

Odessa Sea Port

You can travel by ship from Odessa, or Yalta, as well as various cities on the Black Sea and Mediterranean. The most frequent and reliable is the Odessa to Istanbul route. It's also possible to sail down the Danube River between Odessa and a number of East European river ports.

Ex.15. Agree or disagree with the following sentences.

1. Ukraine is connected to European and Asian cities via an extensive network of railways and roads.

2. A passport is required to purchase your train or bus tickets now, but only if you are travelling internationally.

3. In the recent years you wouldn't be able to get your train tickets without your passport.

4. Most International flights operate to and from Boryspil International Airport in Kharkiv.

5. Ukrainian National Bus Lines serve almost every city and town in Ukraine. 6."Deluxe" Bus travel is not available by private companies and is a bad choice. 7. You can travel by ship from Odessa, or Yalta, as well as various cities on the Black Sea and Mediterranean.

Ex.16. Answer the following questions:

1. How is it possible to get to Ukraine?

2. What airports are there in Kyiv?

3. What countries are Ukrainian railways linked with?

4. Why are sometimes the older fleet of buses overcrowded and dirty?

5. Why are the tickets for the Warsaw bus route cheaper than by train?

6. Where can you travel by ship?

7. What sea route is the most frequent and reliable?