Задания для контрольных работ
T E S T № 6a
Read the dialogue on p.25 and give full answers to the comprehension questions in writing.
Write a summary of the dialogue in 5 sentences.
Do exercise 2 on p. 28 (до Talking Points): compare two destinations or resorts of your choice using antonyms (words with the opposite meaning, e.g. tasty - tasteless) and comparisons (more lively - less lively).
Do exercise 1 on p. 27-28: translate the sentences into English.
Read the text “Going on a Trip” and give the written answers to these questions: a) What was the wife supposed to be doing while the man was away to the agency? b) Why wasn’t the wife through with packing? c) Was it any use asking her to hurry up? d) How did John teach his wife a lesson? e) What made everyone angry in the compartment? f) Why did John “go on strike” when changing stations? g) What was the beauty of the situation?
Read Text 3 “Touring by Car in Britain”. A)Translate into Russian the sentences with the underlined words. B) Make up 3 comprehension check questions about the text. C) Make a digest of the text in 4 sentences – one for each paragraph. Do not rewrite the sentences of the text!
Make up a tour diary of your own for a 5-7 day fly-drive holiday of your choice. Use the diary on p.37 as a model.
Do exercise «Writing» on p. 38: translate the sentences into English
Dialogue 1.
Read the following dialogue. Pay attention to the use of words and word combinations connected with the topic "Making travel arrangements".
Peter and Mary Almar decide to go to Athens by air. Mary goes to the travel agency to book the tickets.
Mary: Good afternoon. I'd like to book two return air tickets from Istanbul to Athens, please.
Travel agent: Certainly. When are you travelling?
Mary: We want to take the flight tomorrow afternoon and come back next Friday afternoon.
Travel agent: First class or economy class?
Mary: Economy class.
Travel agent: Two adults?
Mary: Yes.
Travel agent: And your name is...?
Mary: Almar. A-L-M-A-R.
Travel agent: Initials?
Mary: M.H.
Travel agent: And the other passengers?
Mary: P.J. Almar.
Travel agent: On the 11th and the 14th, did you say?
Mary: That's right. Do we have to change?
Travel agent: No, it's a direct flight. Here are your tickets, Mrs. Almar. These are for the outward journey-Istanbul to Athens on flight SN 862 at 17.50 on the 11* of July. And these are for the return journey-Athens to Istanbul on SN 863 at 15.10 on the 14th of July. .Don't forget to be at the airport 45 minutes before the departure time.
Mary: Thank you. Do you accept credit cards?
Travel agent: Certainly. Thank you. That's TL 6796. Could you sign here Please? Thank you very much.
Mary: Thank you.
Summary of the Dialogue:
Mary and Peter decided to go to Athens by air and Mary went to book tickets in travel agency. She bought two tickets economy class for two adults. Their flight was to Athens at 17.50 on the 11* of July.
And the return was at 15.10 on the 14th of July. She paid by credit card in travel agency.
2) 2. You are thinking about visiting either N. or B. Your friend from N. is doing her/his best to persuade you to go to her/his native place. She/he compares the two places and tells the class which one is better and why.
N В
But in ...
The climate is wet. It may rain often.
The beaches are dirty.
Means of communication-various Climate- warm Beaches- clean and sandy Water- clean and blue Restaurants and cafes- cheap Food -delicious People- friendly Discos- exiting
N |
B |
1. The climate in N is very warm and for me it is very comfortable. |
1. But in B the climate is temperate, sometimes it could be hot, sometimes it could be could. I think it is more useful and comfortable. |
2. The beaches are very clean and sandy in N. We will swim there with pleasure. |
2. In B the beaches not so clean, but there are a lot of beaches for family with small children with a comfortable enter in water. |
3. The water every time very clean and blue. |
3. But in B are the most attractive sea fish. We can be engaged in diving. |
4. There are a lot of good restaurants and cafes with cheep food. |
4. In B are not so cheap food, but there are many restaurants with a good service and moderate price. |
5. In these restaurants are delicious food in N. |
5. But in B the food are the healthy and useful as in B. |
6. The people in n are the most friendly in the world. |
6. But in B the people are very helpful. |
7. The discos are exiting in N, because you can choose what you would like: American clubs, europian clubs or Italian. |
7. But in B there are the most popular disco “AVE” in Europe. |
3. Make up monologues.
1. Are you keen on travelling?
I am a traveler. I am keen on travelling and that is not only my hobby, it is the way of my life, it is the part of my character. I am a risky person who is trying to find interesting places. I have been keen on travelling since my childhood, and have always taken part in various hiking and camping.
2. Do you think travel helps a person to become wiser?
Yes, of course, because, If you travel for pleasure you could enjoy picturesque places you are passing through, see the places of interest, enjoy to sightseeing of the towns and countries. You will have a good opportunity to enjoy wonderful monuments of cultural and historical places, to know a lot about the history of the countries, to visit different countries, to meet people of different nationalities, to learn a lot about their traditions, culture.
3. Why are many people fond of travelling?
Nowadays people can’t live without travelling. Tourism has become a highly developed business. There are express trains, cars and jet-air liners all of that provide you with comfort and security.
You could choose the way how to get to destinations you need. You will broaden your mind, when you have travelling.
4) 1. Translate into English:
1. Добрый день. Я бы хотел зарезервировать два авиабилета в один конец из Москвы в Ростов. - Да, конечно. Первый класс или эконом? - Эконом, пожалуйста.
2. Будут ли пересадки? - Нет, это прямой рейс. Вы должны быть в аэропорту за 45 минут до вылета.
3.Вы принимаете кредитные карточки? - Да. Спасибо. Распишитесь здесь, пожалуйста.
4.Что имеется в новом каталоге путешествий? - Там несколько новых туров и информация об отдельных услугах. - Есть ли какие-нибудь скидки? - Есть скидки на детей до 12 лет. На взрослых туристов никаких скидок нет.
5. Это - билет в одну сторону, т.е. из Милана в Рим. За другой вам следует доплатить.
6. Вам не следует нарушать установленные ограничения. Условия указаны в билете.
7. Мы прибыли на станцию, чтобы проводить друзей. Мы очень торопились, поэтому неслись на безумной скорости.
8. Отдыхающие взошли на борт корабля и поняли, что поступили правильно, забронировав каюту именно на этом лайнере.
9. Некоторые люди предпочитают готовые туры, другим предлагаются индивидуальные пакеты.
10. Ты, наверняка, часто видишь рекламу этого агенства в средствах массовой информации.
11. Турагент продает также отдельные услуги. Это номера в отеле, экскурсии, страховки тура и т.д.
12. Они, вероятно, издают брошюры, путеводители, раскладывающиеся проспекты и каталоги путешествий.
13. Он, должно быть, организовывает развлекательную программу для пассажиров на круизном теплоходе.
14. Произнесите фамилию по буквам, пожалуйста. Какой вы выбираете рейс? Заполните вот этот бланк, пожалуйста. Не забудьте написать номер телефона.
15. Купе с двумя спальными местами дороже. Вы можете произвести оплату как наличными, так и по кредитной карте. - Спасибо, я перезвоню. Я затрудняюсь решить прямо сейчас.
Перевод:
1. Good afternoon. I would like to reserve two air tickets one way from Moscow to Rostov.
- Yes, certainly. The first class or economy class?
- The, economy class, please.
2. Are there any changes?
- No, it is direct flight. You should be at the airport 45 minutes before departure time.
3. Do you accept credit cards?
- Yes. Thanks. Undersign here, please.
4. What is available in the new catalog of travel?
- There are some new tours and the information about separate services.
- Are there any discounts?
- There are discounts for children till 12 years. There are no discounts on adults.
5. It is the single ticket, i.e. from Milan to Rome. You should pay in addition for another.
6. You shouldn't break the established restrictions. Conditions are specified in the ticket.
7. We have arrived at the station to see our friends off. We were in a hurry, therefore were rushing on mad speed.
8. Having a rest have ascended aboard the ship and have understood that have arrived correctly, having reserved a cabin on this liner.
9. Some people prefer pacage tours, another people offers individual tours.
10. You, for certain, often see advertizing of this agency in mass media.
11. The travel agent sells also separate services. There are numbers in hotel, excursions, the round insurance etc.
12. They, possibly, publish brochures, the guidebooks, displayed prospectuses and catalogs of travel.
13. It, should be, organizes the entertaining program for passengers on the steam-ship.
14. Spell the surname, please. What flight do you choose?
Fill in this form, please. Don't forget to write phone number.
15. The compartment with two berths is more expensive. You can pay as cash, and on a credit card. - thanks, I will call back. I find it difficult to solve right now.