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Millions of people all over the world_________(1) their holidays travelling. They want to________(2) other countries and continents, modern cities and the ruins of ancient________(3) or just for a change of scene. It is always interesting to ________(4) new things, different ways of life, to________(5) different people, to ________(6) different food, to___________(7) to different music.

Those who live in the country prefer going to big cities and________(8) museums and art___________(9), to look at the shop windows and to see the sights. City-dwellers, on the contrary, like to laze about in the sun somewhere at the ____________(10) or hike in the mountains and woods. Most traveellers and holiday-makers like to take_________(11) of all the sights they visit and the beautiful views they see to remind them of those places.

 

9. Nowadays travelling has become a highly organized business. There are express trains, huge cruise liners, luxurious cars and buses and jet airplanes, all of which provide tourists and travellers with comfort and security. But there are difficulties, too. Think of the pros and cons of travelling by these means of transport and write your ideas into the chart given below:

Note: You can use the following adjectives to describe different means of transport:

reliable fast dangerous

noisy quiet comfortable

cheap safe expensive

healthy slow

 

Means of transport Advantages Disadvantages
train    
car    
bus    
ship    
airplane    

 

10. The ability to pack the right things for different kinds of holidays is very important. Sort out the items of clothing and equipment given in the box below according to the place where you are going to have a rest. Mind that one thing can be taken on different kinds of holidays:

a tent a supply of food a pair of sandals

an ax a storm lantern high-heeled shoes

ski gloves a pack of cards a pair of goggles

jewellery a sleeping bag a map of the area

a camera an air mattress flat heeled shoes

dress a pack of flares a dressing gown

bikini orange inflatable life raft beach towels

rucksack flippers and diving mask an army knife

matches a fancy-dress costume a guide book

an umbrella a drinking water carrier cosmetic kit

a surfboard magnetic compass sun glasses

fishing rods a warm thick sweater First Aid kit

nylon rope several bars of black chocolate medicines

 

Sea cruise Holiday at the sea Hiking and camping in the forest Climbing mountains Touring around home or foreign country
         

 

11. Read and dramatize the following dialogues:

- Excuse me! Where is the customs control?

- Over there, to the left.

- Could you tell me whether used things and gifts are liable to duty?

- As far as I know, they are not.

- Oh, thanks a lot.

 

* * *

- Please, three tickets to Edinburgh.

- One way, sir?

- Two one way and one return.

- Here you are, sir.

 

* * *

 

- Can I book a ticket to London here?

- Yes, you can, madam. Which flight?

- I think eight two one will do, it’s a through plane, isn’t it?

- Yes, but it’s all booked up. I can offer you only flight eighty two five with a stop-over in Paris.

* * *

- Where is you passport? The passport control officer is coming.

- Here it is.

- What is the purpose of your visit?

- I travel on business.

- Could you produce your visa and declaration form?

- Here they are.

 

* * *

 

- Where is your luggage, sir?

- Here it is. A suitcase and a bag. Which do you want me to open?

- Open the suitcase, please. Do you have anything to declare?

- I don’t think so. I have only articles for personal use and wear. By the way, shall I submit for inspection those PC diskettes?

- No need, sir, thank you.

 

 

12. Put the phrases in the dialogue “Buying a Ticket” into right order and dramatize it:

-Are you flying alone, sir?

- Good morning. What can I do for you?

- What class?

- Yes.

- I want to fly to London. Are there any seats available on Wednesday, next week?

- Economy.

- Just a moment, sir. I’ll check…there are a few seats left.

- Victor Petrenko.

- What is your name, sir?

- Fine.

- O’K. How much is it?

- As a rule, we sell Ukrainian citizens return tickets. You can buy an open-date ticket for a journey back.

- It’s one thousand one hundred and fifty-five hryvnyas, including airport taxes.

- What time is the flight due to depart?

- May I pay cash?

- Certainly, sir. Here you are. Flight PS 501.

- It leaves at 8.55 a.m., but you must check in one hour prior to departure, sir.

- Thank you very much.

- 10:30 local time. There’s two hours time difference, you know.

- And what time does it arrive in London?

 

 

13. Read the text about pluses and minuses of foreign tourism. Decide if the statements after it are true or false:


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