Driving in New York

Вправа 1.2 Read the passport and visa information leaflet. Are these statements true or false? Correct any false statements.

1. All children must have their own passports to travel abroad.

2. Children over 16 can be included on their parent’s passport.

3. UK citizens don’t have to get a visa to enter the USA on holiday.

4. People with a criminal record are not allowed to enter the USA.

5. Identify cards can be used as passports within EU countries.

6. Passengers should arrive at the airport one hour before their flight.

Вправа 1.3 Read the following text:

Information you should know about your passport application

With effect from 5 October 1996, all children who are not already included on a parent’s valid ten-year passport will have to hold their own passport if they are to travel abroad. Children over 16 are required to hold their own passports. Children already included on an exciting passport may continue to travel with the passport holder until the child reaches 16, the passport expires or is submitted to amendment. Children cannot be re-added to passports submitted for amendment.

Providing the stay is no longer than 90 days. UK citizens are allowed to enter the USA under the visa waiver scheme. Entry may however be denied to travelers who have a criminal record or who have been previously denied entry. In such cases, visa applications should be made in advance. Please note that in some countries the export expiry date must extend to a minimum of six moths beyond the date of return travel.

Travellers within the European Union do not have to hold a passport and can enter member states with a valid identify card. 5

Passengers should check in at the airport at least one hour before departure. On board you are authorized to take one piece of hand luggage but it must not be measure more than 55х 40х 20 cm.

Вправа 1.4. Complete the text with words and phrases from the box:

authorized to	don’t have to	have to	may	have to
must	must not	required to	should	must

Driving in New York

You don’t have to 1) rent a car in New York as there is a good subway system but if you do, you ………………….2) be able to prove you are over 25 years. You are ………………….3) hold a valid international Driver’s license and a credit card or you will ………………………….4) pay a large deposit.

Unless you are adequately covered by your insurance policy, you …………………………….5) also take out damage and liability protection as vandalism is common. It is also recommended that you refill with gas before you return the car or you will ………………………..6) pay double the normal price for fuel.

Parking in Manhattan is difficult and costly. Don’t be tempted to park at out-of-order meters - you …………………………7) well receive a parking ticket. Yellow street and curb markings mean that you …………………………8) park.

Alternate-side parking applies on most of the city’s side streets. This means that you are …………………..9) leave your vehicle all day and night but it ……………………..10) be moved to the other side of the street before 8 a.m. the next day.

Вправа 1.5 Match the two halves of the sentences:

1. You need/t stop at a YIELD sign

2. I may take the subway because

3. It isn’t easy to drive so slowly but

4. I must hurry otherwise

5. If you live so near the airport,

6. $ 650 a day for car hire

7. Many taxi drivers are immigrants so

8. Monica left well over an hour ago so

a) the noise must be terrible.

b) but you should slow down.

c) she should be there by now.

d) I might miss the train.

e) language can be a problem.

f) the traffic’s so bad today.

g) can’t be right.

h) we should obey the speed limit.

Example: 1 – b) You needn’t stop at a YIELD sign but you should slow down.

Вправа 1.6 What advice would you give visitors about driving in your country? Think about the following:

speed limits	roadsigns	passenger safety
parking	driving tips	documents

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