Ex.13. Work in pairs. Discuss these questions.

Ex.1. Read the following text about different ways of travelling. Make a list of advantages and disadvantages of travelling by plane, by train, by car, by ship or on foot.

SPEED AND COMFORT

People travelling a long distance often have to decide which way of travelling they would prefer: by land, by air or by sea.

Some people would choose a train. They like sitting in a train watching landscapes passing behind the window, or just lying and reading. Others are not very keen on the train if it's not an express train or "Sapsan", especially in summer when compartments get stuffy, and they hate the monotonous clicking of the wheels on the rails. It's impossible to enjoy a train journey for more than a day. And what is the solution if one plans to travel from St.Petersburg to Vladivostok? It will certainly be a plane.

Nothing can match a plane for speed and comfort. Travelling at the speed of 1000 km/hour is a very exciting experience. The journey is smooth and you can read, sleep, or watch a film. One thing is certain: you will arrive at your destination in time and absolutely fresh. But planes have a bad reputation of being dangerous and very expensive.

If you want to have a romantic holiday, why not take a journey by ship, or ferry? A trip by sea offers a great variety of pleasures. You can relax on the deck, play games, swim, enjoy restaurants and bars and meet interesting people, of course, if the sea is calm. If not, you can get seasick. Even if you travel in ideal weather, a sea journey takes a lot of time.

Many people now like to travel by car. When we travel by car, we don't have to buy tickets, or queue at the check-in desk. We put our entire luggage in the car and go where and when we want. But long car journeys are not very pleasant. Guess, why...

Probably, the healthiest way of travelling is travelling... on foot. We take our rucksacks, we don't think about tickets, we don't hurry and we walk a lot. During such hikes we can see spectacular places, meet interesting people and get fantastic experience. But how far can you travel on foot?

Ex.2. Discuss the questions across the class.

· What other advantages and disadvantages of different ways of travelling can you add?

• What way of travelling do you prefer and why? Use the phrases given below.

As for me; on one hand, on the other hand; to tell you the truth; personally; I prefer; generally; it's exciting/ useful/ impossible/ dangerous/ comfortable to...; I'm sure that...; one thing is certain.

Ex.3. Read the dialogue between Michael and his wife Helen talking about their plans for the coming holiday and decide whether they are discussing winter or summer holiday.

M: What about going to my parents' place this time? I haven't seen them for a long time.

H: What? At this time of the year? I've always wanted to go to France. Why not now?

M: Do you think we are so rich?

H: I think we can afford it if we don't stay at a very expensive hotel.

M: What about plane tickets? It'll cost a fortune to get to the place.

H: I don't think so if we take a coach trip. It'll be exciting, too. So many places to see on our way

to France. I'll go to the Travel Agency next week and book the tickets in advance. It may be even cheaper. Please, I have always wanted to ski in the Alps. And we can visit your

parents in the summer time...

Ex.4. Make up your own dialogue discussing going to Moscow. One of you wants to go there by plane, the other by train. Try to persuade your partner.

II. AROUND THE WORLD

Ex.5. Are you a knowledgeable traveller? Do the quiz below in groups. Check the answers with the teacher.

1. Which is the largest country in the world?

2. Which country has a bigger population: Russia or China?

3. Which is longer: the river Nile in Africa or the river Amazon in South America?

4. Which country has the longest coastline in the world: Australia, Canada or Greece?

5. Which is the most populated city in the world: Mumbai (former Bombay) in India,

Moscow or Seoul in South Korea?

6. Match the descriptions to a country below.

a. It has the most fast food restaurants in the world.

b. They drink the most cups of tea per person in the world.

c. It has the most universities in the world.

d. It has the busiest airport in the world.

e. It is the most popular country in the world with tourists.

f. It has the most popular theme park in the world.

China, France, India, Ireland, Japan, the UK.

Ex.6. Discuss in groups. What are you more interested to see on your holidays? Decide

What things are more important.

- natural wonders, such as waterfalls, mountains, etc. ancient archeological sites and great monuments romantic, historical cities

exciting modem cities

beautiful beaches and coastline

Ex.7. Read "The Top 100 Places To Visit Before You Die" very quickly and answer these questions.

a. Which place won in each category in ex.6?

b. Which places have you heard of before?

c. Which of the five places do you associate these things with?

Canals and bridges, layers of rock, extravagant hotels, paintings and sculptures, stretches for 443 kilometres, white sand, cliffs, neon lights, coconut trees, temples, turquoise sea, gambling.

PLACES

TO VISIT BEFORE YOU DIE

Natural wonder

The Grand Canyon, USA

The Grand Canyon stretches for 443 kilometres where the Colorado River cuts through northwest Arizona. The canyon is a baby by geological standards - only five or six million years old, although the rocks at the bottom are almost two billion years old. It is the incredible colours of these different layers of rock that delight visitors - over five million of them every year. Surprisingly, after making the long journey there, the average visitor spends only fifteen minutes looking at the Canyon. Even so, visitors should still be careful: every year an average of five people fall over the edge.

Ancient wonder

Petra, Jordan

The location for a number of Hollywood films, including Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, the city of Petra was built in rocky cliffs more than 2,000 years ago, and was once an important

commercial city. Temples, palaces, and a huge amphitheatre were all cut out of the cliffs, whose amazing colours give the city its rose-red appearance. Historians believe that the citizens of Petra had to abandon it around 551 AD and this incredible archeological site was forgotten by the West, until a Swiss traveller 'rediscovered' it in 1812.

Romantic city

Venice, Italy

What could be more romantic than going down a Venetian canal in a gondola? No wonder Venice is the favourite of lovers all over the world. This unique city is located on 118 flat islands, and has over 200 canals and 400 bridges. Visit the Piazza San Marco, one of the most beautiful squares in the world with its 500-year-old buildings, and marvel at the Basilica of St Mark, and the Doge's Palace, the home of many of Venice's most famous paintings and sculptures.

Modern city

Las Vegas, USA

Even for those who aren't interested in gambling. Las Vegas is one of the most exciting cities in the world. 'The "strip", in the centre of town, is five kilometres of the most extravagant hotels you will ever see, including replicas of the Eiffel Tower, the Egyptian Pyramids and ancient Roman Palaces. It uses almost 24,000 kilometres of neon lights! Famous for its 'quickie' weddings (both Elvis Presley and Richard Gere were married here) you can even arrange a'drive through wedding' and be back in the casinos in an hour!

Beach

Koh Samui, Thailand

A tropical paradise located in the warm waters to the southeast of Thailand. Although it is the kingdom's second largest island after Phuket, it was unknown to tourists until a few years ago. Easy to reach from Bangkok, it is covered with coconut trees and brightly-coloured flowers and is surrounded by white sandy beaches and turquoise seas.

Ex.8. Work in pairs. Find these pieces of information in the text as quickly as possible. a. The names of two famous people married in Las Vegas.

b. The age of the city of Petra.

c. Two "ancient monuments" you van find in Las Vegas.

d. The name of the largest island in Thailand.

e. The name of the second most popular natural wonder.

f. Two things you will find in the Doge's Palace.

g. The number of people falling in the Grand Canyon every year,

h. The nationality of the traveler who found Petra about 200 years ago.

i. Three things you can do on Koh Samui.

j. The number of bridges in Venice.

Ex.9. Read the text again and think about the questions below. Then compare your answers across the class.

Put the five places in order starting with the one you would most like to visit. Why? Are there any other places in the world you would like to visit? Have you been anywhere that you think "everyone should see before they die"?

Ex.10. Two people are talking about their holiday in Canada. Read the dialogue and make

A list of things they have seen and places they have visited.

Lara: Our holiday in Canada was lovely. It was a Cross Canada trip. We were on

the train for ten days. The scenery was beautiful.

Tom: Yes, we started in Halifax. I remember the weather wasn't very good. It rained all the time.

Lara: That's right. The people were amazing though. Then we spent two days in Montreal. It has great jazz concerts.

Tom: Do you remember the CN Tower in Toronto?

Lara: Yes, but I wasn't very happy there. The shops weren't open that day. We were in the park,,, doing nothing. I was cold.

Tom: Yes, you were miserable.

Lara: But I loved the hotel in Quebec in a big natural park.

Tom: It was a perfect place to go skiing.

Lara: Unfortunately I can't ski. But the Jacuzzi in our room was fantastic!

Ex. 11. Work in pairs. Imagine that you have visited one or two of the places from the text

"100 PLACES..." Make up a dialogue similar to the dialogue above discussing the

Attractions of the place.

Ex.12. Read the information about Canadian tourist destinations.

TOP DESTINATIONS FOR CANADIAN TOURISTS

Canada is one of the most popular countries for tourists from other countries, but where do Canadians go on holiday? Every year, more than 17 million Canadians go to other countries for tourism. Here are the top ten countries that Canadians like to visit.

Spain

The Netherlands

Italy

Germany

The Dominican Republic

Cuba

France

The United Kingdom

Mexico

The United States

Ex.13. Work in pairs. Discuss these questions.

1. Do people in your country travel to other countries often?

2. What are the popular destinations for tourists from your country? 3. Would you like to visit any of the top ten countries on the list?

III. BUYING A TICKET

ticket office, buffet car, show your tickets, get on, cafe, single, ticket inspector, passenger, get off, miss, driver, information office, compartment, platform, waiting room, catch, return

Ex.14. The words in the box are all to do with travelling by train. Group them according to the meaning.

Verbs to do with trains___________________________________________________________ Kinds of tickets_________________________________________________________________ People________________________________________________________________________ Places_______________________________________________________________________   Ex.15. Ask and answer: What time is the train to...? Which platform? How much is a ticket to...?

Destination	Platform	Time	Fare
London		6.40 a.m.	£ 24
Leeds		7.15 p.m.	£67.50
Manchester		8.23 a.m.	£124
Bristol		14.35	£140

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