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The Champions' sports bar is done in the sophisticated modern style. Decorated like a 1950s club with wood and black lacquer with copper accents, one wall has bas-relief figures of famous sports legends like Babe Ruth and Alonzo Mourning. The room features big-screen televisions and tabletop gaming machines.

The Shanghai Bar, the Carnival Spirit's piano bar, features a heavy Oriental "Chinese" style that emphasizes elaborate ornamentation. The walls are coveredin Chinese fabric, and silk screens are illuminated from behind. Although contemporary,the room has many authentic Chinese elements to create an impressive Orientalatmosphere.

The Spirit's main dining room, the Empire Room, is a two-deck affair done in the Napoleonic, or early 19^th-century French style. The ceiling is decorated withdomes painted with murals in the grandest empire style, with crystal chandeliers providing an elegant atmosphere. In the centerof the room is a grand circular staircase decorated with a sculptureof the regal Napoleon at his coronation. Flanking the entrances there are pilasters, which are created in the form of female statues. Large circular windows are bordered with a cast frame embossed with shapes of fruit and flowers.

The Lido restaurant, called La Play a Grille, takes postmodernism for its style. The room features a skylight that culminates two levels above and houses a spectacular chandelier. The majority of seating is adjacent to windows between which are wooden columns connected to deconstructed masonry-like arches that appear to be falling apart. Multi-colored terrazzo flooring in an arabesque design and hand-painted murals on the walls create a stunning and elegant atmosphere. The aft section of the restaurant features an outdoor bar and serving area under a large awning.

All of these diverse public rooms are connected by a two-level promenade. A waterfall and grand staircase lead from one level to the other.

sophisticated – сложный, замысловатый

bas-relief – барельеф

regal – 1) королевский, царский; 2) величественный, великолепный, царственный

chandelier – люстра; канделябр

to emboss – выбивать, чеканить; тиснить

skylight – потолочный свет; застекленная крыша; световой люк

masonry – каменная кладка

to fall apart – разваливаться, расходиться

terrazzo – итал. балкон, лоджия

aft – в кормовой части; в корме, на корме

2. Find the English equivalents in the text:

игровые автоматы, тщательно разработанный, освещаются, производящий глубокое впечатление, обрамлены, достигать высшей точки, расположенный рядом, навес, место для прогулок, водопад

3. Find the synonyms to the following words:

varnish, to make an accent, embellishment, textile, up-to-date, genuine, components, wall paintings, splendid, statue, pillar, imposing, arcs, colorful, striking, open-air, various

4. True or false?

1) The Champions' sports bar looks like a club in the mid of the 20^th century.

2) There are photos and sculptures of famous sportsmen in the sports bar.

3) The Shanghai Bar has lots of ornamental elements in its décor.

4) There is a large dome on the ceiling of the empire Room.

5) Caryatids flank the entrance of the Empire Room.

6) Floral patterns are etched on the frames of windows in the Empire Room.

7) The skylight of the restaurant is provided by the gorgeous chandelier.

8) There is no tent on the outdoor bar.

5. Match the parts of the sentences:

1) The style of the Shanghai Bar … a) an atmosphere of the East.

2) Genuine elements of decoration … b) are performed in the grandest empire style.

3) Murals of the Empire Room … c) has an accent on elaborate décor.

4) The chandelier of the room … d) connects all the public rooms.

5) The balcony of the restaurant … e) is designed in Arabian style.

6) Two-level promenade … f) provides an elegant atmosphere.

6. Answer the questions:

1) What style is used in the décor of the Shanghai Bar?

2) In what way is textile décor used in the design of the Shanghai Bar?

3) What atmosphere is created in the restaurants (the Shanghai Bar, the Empire Room and the Lido restaurant)?

4) How is the ceiling of the Empire Room decorated?

5) Are there any statutes or sculptures in the Empire Room?

6) What is the style of the Lido restaurant?

7) Where can the guests admire hand-made murals?

8) Where is an outdoor bar situated?

9) How are the public rooms of the ship connected?

7. Translate the sentences:

1) Спорт-бар известен барельефными изображениями легендарных чемпионов.

2) Стены ресторана задрапированы различными китайскими тканями.

3) Дизайнеры использовали шелк для текстильного декора ресторана.

4) Восточная атмосфера ресторана создана благодаря тщательно продуманному оформлению в китайском стиле.

5) Восхитительные фрески и хрустальные люстры создают элегантную, утонченную атмосферу.

8. Project “The décor of a restaurant’. What are your design ideas about decorating a restaurant? Use the following words and phrases:

to be decorated, to be designed, to be situated (located), to be characterized, to be done in the … manner (style), to be created (done), to be shaped like, to use ornamentation, to be draped, to be covered, to be illuminated, to feature some style, to be etched, to be embossed, to flank the entrance, to provide (create) an atmosphere, textile décor, architectural elements, bas-relief, sculpture, statues, floral patterns, crystal chandeliers, pillars, pilasters

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