Here are four text fragments. As you read identify the type of transport they refer to.

- rail transport

- air transport

- water transport

- road transport

1.

Automobiles offer high flexibility and with low capacity, but are deemed with high energy and area use, and the main source of noise and air pollution in cities; buses allow for more efficient travel at the cost of reduced flexibility.

2.

Recreational or educational craft still use wind power, while some smaller crafts use internal combustion engines to drive one or more propellers. In shallow draft areas, hovercraft are propelled by large pusher-prop fans.

3.

Each country regulates the aviation sector differently, but general aviation usually falls under different regulations depending on whether it is private or commercial and on the type of equipment involved.

4.

A multiple unit has powered wheels throughout the whole vehicle. These are used for rapid transit and tram systems, as well as many both short- and long-haul passenger vehicles.

Match English words and word combinations with their translation. Learn them.

1. departure	a. место (для лежания)
2. waiting-room	b. сообщать
3. to announce	c. бюро находок
4. carriage	d. сесть на поезд
5. berth	e. зал ожидания
6. destination	f. отъезд, отправление
7. to board a train	g. стоять в очереди
8. to stand in the line	h.прямой рейс
9. cancellation	i.экипаж
10. Lost and Found	j. возврат билета
11. crew	k. место назначения
12. direct flight	l. вагон

11. Work in groups to discuss the benefits and drawbacks of travelling by different means of transport. Group A argues in support of travelling by air, group B – by train, group C – by sea, group D – by car.

Fill in the missing words and prepositions. Translate the sentences.

1. Some people prefer to travel….ship when possible. 2. On the eve of your departure you call a taxi and go….the airport or the railway station. 3. Tickets registration…flight number seven to New-York is completed. 4. Passengers are kindly requested to proceed….disembarkation through the channel. 5. You will receive your luggage….luggage section. 6. An embarkation….the vessel "Odessa" is announced. 7. Should I go….the security check? 8. The flight is delayed….two hours. 9. I want a ticket….tomorrow flight....Miami. 10. The express-train….Paris departs….platform one, track two.

Translate the word-combinations into your mother tongue

1. to be in a hurry

2. reduced ticket fare

3. to change trains

4. excess luggage

5. aisle seat

6. to circle over the airfield

7. to taxi over the airfield

8. to weigh the anchor

9. to cast the anchor

10. luggage claim check

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