| 1. travel | a. a long trip, especially in a ship |
| 2. journey | b. to move from one place to another |
| 3. voyage | c. the bags carried by the people who are traveling |
| 4. luggage | d. a good or useful quality that something has |
| 5. advantage | e. a trip from one place to another |
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2. Text: The Flying Train.
Post Reading Activity
Is the information in these sentences true (T), false (F), or not in the text (?).
1. The Maglev train cannot take things. __
2. The Maglev train can only go on straight rails.__
3. The train makes o lot of noise.__
4. There is a Maglev train in Japan.__
5. The biggest problem for the Maglev train is that it is too expensive.__
6. It is possible to use the Maglev train everywhere.__
7. The train cannot work when it is raining.__
A Using the Language. Pair Work.
Imagine that you are interviewing inventor of Maglev train. Student A. may act as a reporter and supply questions to the answer given below. Student B. should read the answers. Then switch the roles.
A:__________________________________________________________________________
B: Maglev is one of the most exciting new types of trains. It is very different from normal trains. It doesnt have wheels.
A:___________________________________________________________________________
B: It uses magnetic levitation to float on the rail.
A:___________________________________________________________________________
B: Maglev can travel very fast- over 500 km an hour.
A:___________________________________________________________________________
B: The train can only take people, but not very heavy things. And also its very expensive to build. A long electromagnetic rail costs a lot of money and uses a lot of electricity.
Air travel"
| air vents | co-pilot - | flight - | Passenger - | Size - |
| trip - | cabin - | crew - | flight engineer - | passenger list |
| tourist - | captain - | cruising speed | galley - | safety belts |
| stewardesses - | carry - | distances - | jet-propelled - | Seats - |
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Airliner
Airliners, or planes, differ from light planes not only in but also in speed and equipment.T hey are designed toa greater number of people over longer without stopping to refuel.
A passenger airliner has a comfortable with soft carpets, adjustable upholstered, washrooms, and individual and reading lights. It has a for preparing food. Many airlines offer, or economy class service, which costs less than first-class travel.
The of four-engine airliners range from about 350 mph for propeller-driven planes to more than 500 mph for planes.
The of an airliner works as a team to make the trip smooth and pleasant. While the passengers take their seats, the pilot or, co-pilot, flight engineer, and stewardesses prepare the plane for The pilot, assisted by the, checks the instruments and tests the controls. The checks the other mechanical equipment. The stewardesses check the make sure that the passengers fasten their for. Later, the distribute magazines, serve meals, and do other things to make the enjoyable.
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2. Why do people travel? Give your reasons Now look at the scheme. Have we mentioned all the points?
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| Helen: What a beautiful place! Music is very good too. | : ! . |
| Frank: And it is not very loud. | : . |
| Helen: I'm glad we have come here. My friends say, it's the best restaurant in the city. | : , . , . |
| Frank: So, let's have a look at the menu. What do we have first? | : , . ? |
| Helen: There are some starters. And I've never tried any of these things before. | : . . |
| Frank: What do you think about grilled octopus? | : ? |
| Helen: Well, I'm not sure it's a good idea. | : , , . |
| Frank: Then maybe oysters? I've tried them once and I feel like having them again. | : , , ? - , . |
| Helen: Oh, darling, I know you like seafood, but I don't. You may have oysters, prawns or fish, and I'd better have a gazpacho. | : , , , , - . , , . |
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Business Trips
Never before in the history of the world have businessmen traveled as much as they do today. It is not surprising because we are living in a world of growing international trade and expanding economic and technical cooperation. Though it is fascinating for tourist travelling, it has become the most tiring of all occupations for many businessmen and experts. Therefore, choosing a comfortable hotel to stay at is a matter of big importance. There are plenty of good hotels, motels and guest houses in the world, which are conviently located in major business centers.
Many developing countries, such as India, Egypt, Nigeria, Lybia, etc have excellent hotels. Their numerous facilities include both large and small cocktail bars, barber's shops and conference halls equipped with simultaneous, multilingual translation systems. There are parking areas which can accomodate a lot of cars. It might be useful for travelling businessmen and tourists to know that tailor shops, shoe repair shops, laundry and dry cleaning services are available for guests. People in the office help guests to book train or steamer tickets and rent a car. They are also ready to give all necessary information.
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Nowadays people who go on business mostly travel by air as it is the fastest means of travelling. Passengers are requested to arrive at the airport 2 hours before the departure time on international flights and an hour on domestic flights, as there must be enough time to complete the necessary airport formalities.Passengers must register their tickets, weigh and register the luggage.
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Most airlines have at least 2 classes of travel: first class and economy class which is cheaper. Each passenger of more than 2 years of age has a free luggage allowance. Generally this limit is 20kg for economic class passenger and 30kg for first class passenger. Excess luggage must be paid for except for some articles that can be carried free of charge. Each passenger is given a boarding card to show at departure gate and again to the stewardess when boarding the plane. Watch the electric sign flashes when you are on board, when the "Fasten Seat Belts" sign goes on do it promptly and also obey the "No Smoking" signal. Do not forget your personal effects when leaving the plane.
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| - Yes... wouldyoutakethisbagtoplatform 5, please? | - , 5? |
| - Glasgowtrain, sir? | - , ? |
| - Thatsright. | - , . |
| - Verygood, sir. | - , . |
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| When does the London train leave, please? | - ? |
| - 9.25. Platform 3. | - 9.25. 3. |
| - What time does it reach London? | - . |
| - You should be there at 11.31, but you may be a bit late. | - 11.31, . |
| - Do I have to change? | - ? |
| - Yes. You change at Lewes and East Croydon | - . |
| - I want a ticket to Bern, second-class, please, | - , . |
| - Singleorreturn? | - -? |
| - Return, please. | - , . |
| - Sixty-five pounds, please. Five pounds change, thank you. | - 65 . , . |
| - Could you tell me what time the next train is? | - , ? |
| - 8 oclock, platform 12. If you hurry youll just catch it. | - 8 , 12. |
| - Thanks. | - . |
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| Clerk: Goodevening, sir! Goodevening, madam! HowcanIhelpyou? | : , ! , ! ? |
| James: Good evening! We would like to stay in your hotel. Do you have vacant rooms? | : ! . ? |
| Clerk: And what room do you prefer? We can offer you standard, suite, superior or deluxe rooms with city or park view. There are also some rooms with inside view and a big honeymoon room. | : ? , , - . . |
| Diana: And what facilities are there in the standard room? Is there a shower, a TV, a balcony? | : ? , , ? |
| Clerk: All our rooms have a fridge, a TV, a radio, a telephone and an air-conditioner. And of course, there is a bathroom, and most rooms have spacious balconies. | : , , . , , , . |
| James: We would like to hire a standard double room for seven nights. | : . |
| Diana: We prefer a quiet room with a park view and with a balcony. | : . |
Receptionist: Good afternoon, sir.
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Mr Hunt: Good afternoon. Is this the Beardsley Hotel?
Receptionist: Yes, this is the Beardsley.
Mr Hunt: Good. I'm Mr. Hunt. We've got a reservation.
Receptionist: Just a minute, please Yes, you've gota reservation. It's for five people. It's for threweeks. Three single rooms and one double. Am I right?
Mr Hunt: No. You're not right. We'd like two double rooms and one single room.
Receptionist: Pm sorry. Two double rooms, number six and seven. One single room, number nine.
Mr Hunt: Where are the rooms?
Receptionist: On the second floor.
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| Doctor: Good afternoon, Mr. Smith! Come in and sit down, please. | : , ! , , . |
| Brian: Goodafternoon! | : ! |
| Doctor: What seems to be the matter? | : ? |
| Brian: I think, I've caught a cold. | : , . |
| Doctor: Why do you think so? Could you describe the symptoms, please? | : ? ? |
| Brian: Well, my nose is running, I sneeze all the time, and I have a headache. | : , . , . |
| Doctor: And have you measured your temperature? | : ? |
| Brian: Yes, I have. The temperature is normal. | : , . . |
| Doctor: Mm-hm. And do you have a cough or a sore throat? | : . ? |
| Brian: No, I don't. I have neither sore throat nor cough, but I have sore eyes. Andmyeyesandnoseoftenitch. | : . , , . . |
| Doctor: And what were you doing? Have you been taking any medicines? | : ? - ? |
| Brian: I was drinking a lot of tea with lemon and honey, injected drops into my nose, took aspirin and vitamin | : , , |
| Doctor: I'll prescribe you a treatment. First of all you should take this medicine twice a day | : . |
| Brian: Thank you once. Goodbye! | : . ! |
| Doctor: Goodbye! Get well soon. | : ! . |
| What flights are there from London to Vienna tomorrow? | - ? |
| - If youd like to take a seat, Ill find out for you. | - , . |
| - Id like to travel first class, please. | - . |
| - BEA flight BE 502 takes off from Heathrow at 09.25, and flies direct. | - BEA BE 502 09.25. |
| - What time do I have to be there? | - ? |
| - Youll have to be at West London Air Terminal by 08.10 at the latest. | - 08.10 . |
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| I want to fly to Geneva on or about the first. | - . |
| - Ill just see what there is. | - , . |
| - I want to go economy, and Id prefer the morning. | - , . |
| - Lufthansa Flight LH 203 leaves at 9.20. | - LH 203 9.20. |
| - What time do I have to be there? | - . |
| - The coach leaves for the airport at 8.15. | - 8.15. |
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