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FAQ

Requesting Travel Information

The Holiday

They used to spend their summers in a holiday cottage in the country and the winters in London. But that year Alice felt restless and Robert wanted to take her to some new and far away place for a complete change.

So, one evening he suggested the idea to her and Alice sprang to it joyously. She thought she would like to go to Italy and Robert wondered whether Sweden was a possibility. They've never been to Sweden before.

Then Alice remembered seeing some advertisements for Greece and Robert said that France might be a good idea. Finally, without deciding where to go, they realized, that it would be wise to think about the cost of going abroad.

"Well, first of all we must decide about.the car," Alice said. "If we don't take it, we shall have to stay in one place."

"And if we decided to take it," Robert argued, "we shall have to use a car ferry, either ship or plane." A long discussion followed.

"We had better take the car," Robert said, "because we just can't afford to fly all the way. But if we fly across the Channel with the car, we shan't be able to afford to stay in a hotel." He glanced up at Alice, and something in her eyes made him suspect she was disappointed.

But then she suddenly put forward a new suggestion. "If we flew all the way," she mused1, "we couldn't pay the hotel bills. If we flew across the Channel with the car, we still shouldn't be able to stay in a hotel. But if we bought a tent, we should be able to use the air ferry and have a camping holiday. And then we might be able to go to several countries instead of one."

It seemed the perfect arrangement and neither of them could find any objection to the idea. So having made sure to have three weeks' holiday from the 1* August they went along to a sports shop, and after carefully examining five different tents, decided which one would be most suitable and brought it home.

Then things started to happen. Robert found that he couldn't get tickets for the air ferry during the first week in August. And, west of all, the car began making peculiar jerks2; and the mechanic at Robert's usual garage explained that if he took it abroad, he would be asking for trouble.

That evening Robert's sister-in-law phoned from Wales full of excitement because they were going to Italy with some money her uncle had sent her, and they had been lucky enough to get the last two air ferry tickets for the

first week in August.

"We are very pleased for you," Robert said weakly, and began a long explanation of their own problem.

"But that's easy," his sister-in-law enthused3.

Have our house in Wales. Your car is good enough to take you here,
and we shan't be needing the place because we shall be away. Now, don't think any more about it The house is yours for the first three weeks in August, and you'll like it here in Wales."

Notes:

1 muse - meditate

2 jerks short abrupt motions

3 enthuse say with enthusiasm

Ex. 1.

Comprehension questions.

1. Why did Robert suggested the idea of going abroad to Alice?

2. What did Robert and Alice discuss one evening?

3. What was the first thing to be decided about?

4. What did Robert suspect of Alice's feelings?

5. What idea could neither of them object to?

6. Could Robert get tickets for the air ferry?

 

7. What was wrong with their car? I

8. What did Robert's sister-in-law suggest?

9. Look at the table bellow which Robert made and say why they chose air

ferry in preference to sea ferry and "fly all the way."

 

  cost speed comfort
sea ferry air ferry fly all the way cheapest more expensive most expensive slowest faster fastest least comfortable more comfortable most comfortable

 

Ex. 2.

Find in the text equivalents to the following words and phrases.

I) , 2) , 3) , 4) , 5) , 6) , 7) , 8) , 9) , 10) , 11) () , 12) .

Ex. 3.

Make up questions to which the following sentences might be the answers.

1. They discussed their summer holiday plans.

2. No, there were too many possibilities opened up.

3. They decided to take the car and to buy a tent.

4. The car started making peculiar jerks and Robert couldn't get tickets for the air ferry.

5. Robert's brother and his wife lived in Wales.

6. They were going to Italy this summer.

7. They were going to stay away from home for the first three weeks in August.

8. Alice and Robert could spend their holidays in his brother's house in Wales.

 


II. TOPICAL VOCABULARY

 

1. General
1. travel about (across, through) ,
2. to like/to be fond of traveling
3. journey [d ə:ni] , ()
4.trip , ()
5. cruise [kru:z]
6. voyage [v id ] ( , , )
7. hike (hiking trip) ,
8. hitch-hike ,
9. make a tour of, to tour; make a journey, trip, etc. ()
10. go on/to set off for a journey, trip, etc.
11. go on a (two-day) tour/trip
12. travel agency (tourist agency)
13. package tour/holiday
14. buy a package
15. booking office
16. reserved booking (reservation) ,
17. book tickets ()
18. get tickets
19. book tickets in advance
20. deliver (the tickets) ()
21. have (the tickets) delivered ( )
22. cancel booking
23. a ticket for a train, a plane, etc. , ..
24. be sold out/to be booked up ( )
25. departure(s) [dipa:t∫ə]
26. arrival(s)
27. leave on the dot/on time
28. keep to schedule ( , ..)
29. be behind/to fall behind schedule ( ..)
30. (New York) via (London) - ()
31. catch the train (plane, etc) ( ..)
32. board/to get on (a train, a ship, a plane) ( ..); ()
33. get off/out (a train, etc) (a taxi, etc) ( ..), ( ..)
34. boarding
35. travel light ( )
36. luggage (baggage)
37. hand luggage (baggage)
38. check one's luggage
39. tag ,
40. luggage (baggage) receipt (slip)
41. suit case [sju:t]
42. trunk ()
43. 43. left-luggage office (cloak-room; check- 44. room)
45. 44. lost property office (lost and found office)
46. to produce tickets
47. porter
48. \.o see smb off -
49. send off
50. wave/blow a kiss
51. take leave of smb -
52. fellow-passenger
53. en route
54. arrive at/be due (in)... ...
2. Travelling by Train
1. train
2. driver
3. engine ['end3in]
4. coach (carriage; car)
5. compartment
6. (ticket) inspector
7. seat
8. luggage rack
9. whistle f'wisl]
10. timetable
11. ticket collector (guard-attendant)
12. waiting room
13. platform
14. track
15. kinds of trains ( )
day coach [koutfj
express train
fast train
passenger train
mail train
slow train
long-distance train
local (suburban) train
through train [θru:]
freight (goods) train
16. compartment car
17. car with reserved seats
18. dining car -
19. luggage van (baggage car)
20. first (second, third) class car (, )
21. first class (second class, third class) sleeper (, )
22. upper, lower berth (bunk) ,
23. fare [fεə] -
24. travel half fare
25. full ticket
single ticket
return ticket/round trip ticket
26. have a seat facing the engine
have a seat with ones back to the engine
27. change trains
28. come to a stop
29. announcement [ənaunsmənt]
30. information office (inquiry office)
31. be due in minutes ( )
3. Travelling by Air
1. Customs hall
2. Customs officer
3 check in
4. excess luggage
5. boarding card
6. departure lounge
7. captain
8. crew ()
9. air hostess
10. air steward
11. cockpit
12. walk up and down the aisle [ail] -
13. helicopter
14. runway
15. control tower -
16. non-stop flight
17. visibility
18. altitude [æltitju;D]
19. gather speed
20. taxi (v) to ( )
21. take off ,
22. land/make a landing
23. forced landing
24. hit an airpocket
25. aircrash
26. hijack (a plane) [hai,d æk] ()
27. seat-belt (safety belt)
4. Travelling by Water
1. wharf (quay, pier) [w:f]
2. cargo
3. ship (steamer boat)
4. hold
5. gangway
6. anchor ['ænkə]
7. dock
8. buoy [b i] ,
9. yacht [j t]
10. (cabin) cruiser
11. mast [ma:st]
12. sail
13. canoe [ə'n:]
14. motor boat/launch
15. ferry
16. barge [ba:d3]
17. trawler [t:1ə]
18. (oil)tanker
19. deck
20. liner
21. tugboat
22. mate
23. pilot
24. boatswain
25. radio operator
26. steersman
27. steward ,
28. state room -
29. promenade deck na
30. galley
31. engine room
32. porthole
33. stern
34. bow [bau] ()
35. life belt
36. life buoy
37. radar
38. rudder ['r də] ()
39. vessel

 

Useful Words and Phrases

1. raise the gangway
2. set sail for ...
3. call at a port
4. cast anchor
5. weigh anchor
6. have a smooth(rough) voyage (passage; crossing) ( )
7. tide ,
8. stream (current) /
9. shipwreck
10. tossing
11. be a poor sailor
12. be sea sick/to suffer from sea-sickness
13. old salt
5. Customs
1. Customs House
2. Customs regulations
3. Customs restrictions
4. fall under restrictions
5. customs duty (duties)
6. duty-free
7. duty-free quota [kwoutə] ,
8. prohibited articles list ,
9. declare (at the Customs) ,
10. fill in/out a customs declaration
11. personal effects
12. customs clearing
13. customs tariffs
14. reduction (increase) of customs tariffs ()
15. particulars of the amount/ weight and value ,
16. exceed (v) [ik'sird] (weight) ()
17. charge for (excess weight) ( )
18. go through the customs (be through with the Customs inspection, to be released by the Customs)
19. go through one's luggage
20. turn smb. back -
21. advise to proceed to
22. leave smth in the care of the Customs-House -
23. Customs inspected stamp
24. currency exchange office
25. smuggle in/out
26. smuggler
6. Hotel
1. inn ,
2. put up smb - ( )
3. reception desk
4. receptionist
5. chief manager
6. fill in/out the registration form
7. sign (the registration) ( )
8. check out (v) ( )
9. key, key board [ki:] ,
10. date of arrival, departure ,
11. doorman
12. bellboy ( )
13. chambermaid
14. desk clerk
15. single room
16. double room
17. suite [swi:t] ,
18. room service ( )
19. coffee stall
20. news stand
21. facilities (accommodations)

 

Proverbs and Sayings

1. Every country has its customs. . , .

2. So many countries, so many customs. , .

3. To carry coals to Newcastle. . .

4. When at Rome, do as Romans do. , . .

Travelling by Train

Text A

From Paddington

(abridged)

By A. Christie

 

Mrs. L. panted(1) along the platform in the wake(2) of the porter carrying her suit-case. Mrs L. was burdened with a large quantity of parcels, the result of a day's Christmas shopping. The race was, therefore, an uneven one.

No 1 platform was not at the moment unduly crowded, a crowd was rushing in several directions at once, to and from undergrounds, left-luggage offices, tea-rooms, inquiry offices, indicator-boards, and the two outlets, Arrival and Departure, to the outside world.

Mrs L. and her parcels arrived eventually at the entrance to No 3 Platform. She searched her bag for the ticket that would enable her to pass the stern uniformed guardian at the gate. At last Mrs. L. found her ticket and presented it. The man clipped it and murmured: "On the right-

rear portion".

Mrs. L. went up the platform and found her porter outside the door of a third-class carriage.

"Here you are, lady"

"I'm travelling first-class," said Mrs. L.

"You didn't say so", grumbled the porter.

The porter retrieved the suit-case and marched with it to the adjoining coach where Mrs. L. was installed in solitary splendour. Mrs. L. handed the porter his tip which he received with disappointment clearly considering it more applicable to third-class than to first-class travel.

Notes:

1. pant - ,

2. in the wake -

 

Ex. 1.

Comprehension questions.

1. Why was Mrs. L. burdened with a large quantity of parcels?

2. Where was a crowd rushing to and from?

3. Who is allowed to pass the uninformed guardian at the gate to a platform?

4. Where did Mrs. L. find her porter?

5. Was the porter satisfied with his tip?

6. What class was Mrs. L. traveling ?

 

Ex. 2.

Find in the text equivalents to the following words and phrases.

1) ; 2) ; ) ; 4) ; 5) ; ) ; 7) ; 8) ; 9) ; 10) ; 11) (); 12) .

Ex. 3.

Translate the words and phrases given in brackets.

1) Mrs. G. ( ) with a large quantity of () and bags. 2) She ( ) her bag for () that would enable her to pass the gate to No. 3 Platform. 3) ( ) was guarded by ( ). 4) () took her () and marched with it to the ( ). 5) He considered the tip more applicable to ( , ).

Ex. 4.

Fill in the prepositions or adverbs where necessary.

1. Mrs. G. hurried... the platform accompanied... a porter carrying her baggage.

2. The Platform was... the moment crowded.

3. The crowd was rushing... different directions.

4. She was burdened... a large quantity of parcels.

5. She searched... her bag... the ticket.

6. Only... a ticket could she pass

7. The man ordered: "... right,... the rear portion."

8. She could hardly move... the platform... her carriage.

9. The porter was waiting... the door... a third-class car.

10. Mrs. G handed... the porter his tip which he received disappointment.

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Ex. 5.

Match the words and phrases in column A with those in column B.

A B
1. trunk a.
2. a piece of luggage b.
3. luggage rack c. -
4. single ticket d. ( )
5. day coach e. ()
6. dining car f.
7. run on schedule g. ,
8. time-table h.

Ex. 6.

Fill in the right word from the word column.

Hardly anybody is in normal state of mind on a Either one far too early and is irritated by the waste of time involved in ......, or one has left for....... too late and is afraid to leave..... behind, or to forget......, or...... or........ altogether. All one's natural kindness and good manners seem to disappear on the railway station and in a train which is about.......... One rushes for...................., looks indignantly at......... who come into the same ......... As the time of....... of the train draws nearer, the anxiety increases. Doors........., guards shout and........... Everybody shouts out the things that have been said a thousand times, those on........ beg those in the train to write to them when they.......... 1. to lose tickets 2. to start 3. compartment 4. the lunch basket   5. has arrived 6. station 7. to miss the train 8. waiting for the train 9. luggage 10. the best seat 11. railway station 12. passengers 13. blow their whistles 14. departure 15. are banged 16. the platform 17. arrive at their destination

 

Ex.7

Find the synonyms for:

  1. return ticket
  2. booking-office
  3. cloak-room
  4. guard
  5. trunk
  6. trail
7. journey 		8. travelling companion 9. carriage 10. luggage slip 11. luggage 12. one way ticket 13. bunk 14. schedule

Ex. 8.

Act as an interpreter. Translate the sentences from Russian into English and from English into Russian.

1.

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There is a through train No. 98 or you can change trains in Simferopol.

2.

How long does the trip to Kiev take?

3. 20 .

 

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It arrives at Lvov at 7 sharp according to the timetable.

4.

Is there a dining car on the train?

, , -. .

5.

Where is the booking-office?

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6. ?

We are going to be late, let's take them onto the train.

 

7. ? /

It is on the ground floor. You should take the lift downstairs.

8.

What platform does train No. 98 leave from?

5, 8 .

9.

5?
It's the second turning on your right.

 

10.

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Sony, we are all booked up for today.

Ex.9.

Describe a journey by train. Use the words and phrases given below.

train service; an ordinary train; an express; to change trains; to run (between; from....to; all the way from....to); to buy oneself a seat; to reserve seats; to catch (miss) a train; to get on (out of/off) a train; on the train; to run into the station; to pull into (out of) a station; a (train) stop; a carriage; a dining car; a regular traveller; a porter; to see smb off.

 

 

Travelling by Air

Text .

Two Weeks in Another Town

(abridged)

by Irvin Shaw

 

 

It was a cold gray day without wind. By nightfall it would rain. There was the spasmodic engine whine of unseen planes. The plane from New York had been delayed and the echoing voice had announced in French and English over the public-address system that the flight for Rome had been put back by a half-hour.

The usual gloom of airports, that-mixture of haste and apprehension which has become the atmosphere of travel because nobody waits comfortably for the take-off of an airplane, was intensified by the weather. The neon light made everyone look poor and unwell. There was a feeling that if each traveller had the chance to choose again, he would cancel his passage and go by boat or train or automobile.

In a corner of the restaurant a man and a woman waited, drinking coffee.

Then the voice in French and English announced that the passengers were asked to pass through Customs; the plane for Rome, flight No. 804, was ready and was loading. The man hurried past the Customs and out on to the wet tarmac toward the waiting plane. As the plane taxied off toward the starting point on the runway, the man saw his wife and children, outside the restaurant now, waving, then settled back in his seat, relieved. The plane gathered speed for the take off.

Ex. 10.

Comprehension questions.

1. What was the weather like?

2. What is the typical atmosphere of travel?

3. What did neon light make everyone look like?

4. Why did one have a feeling that each traveller would gladly cancel his flight?

5. What did the voice in French announce?

6. Who was in the restaurant, waiting for the plane?

7. What did the man feel when he settled in his seat?

 

Ex. 11.

Find in the text equivalents to the following words and phrases:

1) , 2) , ) , 4) ( ), 5) , 6) , 7) ( ), 8) , 9) , 10) , 11) .

Ex. 12.

Fill in the blanks with prepositions.

1) The voice announced... French and English that the plane had been delayed. 2) The information will be announced... the public-address system. 3) The flight

... New York had been put.. half an hour. 4) Everybody was waiting comfortably

... the take off. 5) He looked as if he could cancel his flight and go... boat or... train. 6) The passengers were instructed to pass... Customs. 7) The man hurried... the Customs... the waiting plane. 8) His wile and children were standing... the restaurant now, waving, then he settled... Ins seat.

Ex. 13.

Match the words and phrases in column A with those V in column B.

1. fasten the belts .

2. aircrash b.

3. altitude .

4. tag d.

5. landing e. a

6. hit an air-pocket f.

7. visibility g.

8. nonstop flight h. ()

9. air currents i.

 

Ex. 14..

Match the words which have something in common:

landing, scales, flight, take off, delay, overweight, luggage, plane, stewardess additional charge, weather, airsickness, seat belts, suit case.

Ex. 15.

Give the synonyms for:

1. airfield 4. seat belt

2. aircraft 5. airhostess

3. by air 6. inquiry office

Ex. 16.

Translate the words in brackets. Render the story in English.

All on Board?

All of us who ( ) probably find reasons to complain about ( ), but it is less common for airlines to complain about us. At 2.35 p.m. ( 767) was ready to leave for Ibiza and nearly all the passengers were ( ). At 6.10 p.m. the plane was still on ( ). Two passengers hadn't boarded. If people () but don't board all the luggage must be unloaded. All the passengers had ( ) and all of them identified their (). At the end there were two pieces of luggage left. Just then, both missing passengers appeared. 'We went to the bar and we had something to drink and a sandwich,' they explained. We had been sitting in the bar for hours! The captain scolded the men severely and the other passengers were very angry with them.

Requesting Travel Information

 

Ex. 17.

Read the dialogues and say what information was requested.

Model: 1. time of the first morning plane to Frankfurt.

2. _______________________________

3. _______________________________

4. _______________________________

5. _______________________________

6. _______________________________

 

1. Traveller: Could you tell me, please, the time of the first morning plane to Frankfurt?

Girl: Yes. The first plane leaves at 8.15.

2.

Traveller: Thanks. And can you tell me when it arrives so that I

can let my secretary know.

Girl: It arrives at 10.00 but it may be a little late because

the weather forecast is bad.

Traveller: I see. Do you happen to know the time of the last

plane this evening then?

Girl: Well, there's one at 11.15 but it's fully booked, I'm

afraid.

Traveller: Oh, well, I wonder if you'd let me know al my hotel

if there's a cancellation onthat flight, I'd be very

grateful.

Girl: Yes, of course I'll do that for you. What's your

number?

 

Traveller: 3596. Thank you. Now could you tell me how 1 can

get to Leicester Square, please?

Ex. 18.

Translate the Russian parts of the sentences.

- ?

- , ?

- 2.30?

- I ?

- ?

Can/could you tell me - ?

Do you happen to know - ?

I wonder if youd let me know - ?

- - ?

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At the Customs

Text .

Airport Customs

(abridged)

by A. Haily

"Madam", said U.S. Customs Inspector Harry Standish quietly to the naughty angular woman whose several suitcases were spread open on the Customs inspection table between them, "are you quite sure you don't wish to change your story?"

She snapped back: " I suppose you're suggesting I should lie when I've J already told you the truth".

Harry Standish ignored the second remark, as Customs officers were trained to ignore many insults they received and answered politely, "I'm not suggesting anything, madam. I merely asked if you wished to amend1 your statement about these items the dresses, the sweaters and the fur i coat."

The American passport showed that she was Mrs. Harriet Du Barry Mossman. Harry Standish said: "I wonder if you'd mind signing this form. If you like, I'll explain it to you."

"Why should I sign anything?" Mrs. Harriet Du Barry Mossman/
demanded. \

He answered patiently, "To make things easier for yourself, madam We're merely asking you to confirm what you've already told us."

"Suppose I refuse to sign?"

"Then we shall be obliged to detain you here while we continue the investigation."

There was the brief hesitation, then, "Very well. You fill out the form, I'll sign."

"No, madam, you fill it out. Now here, please, describe the items and alongside where you say they were obtained, please, give the name of the stores; also from whom you received the fur coat as a gift."

"Madam," Inspector Standish said, "is there anything else you wish to declare?" It was Customs Bureau policy to give travellers the utmost opportunity to make voluntary declarations.

"In that case, Madam," Inspector Standish said, "Will you kindly open your handbag?"

For the first time the naughty woman betrayed uncertainty. "But surely purses are never inspected."

"Normally, they are not. But we do have the right." Mrs. Mossman was noticeably pale.

The Inspector instructed the young Customs officer beside him: "Inspect, everything very carefully. Check the things in the bag and cases, the seams and hems of all the clothes. Make a list. You know what to do."

He was leaving when Mrs. Mossman called after him: "Officer!"

Ex. 19.

Comprehension questions.

1. Where is Mrs. Du Barry now?

2. Why are her suitcases spread open?

3. What was Harry Standish?

4. How can you describe his behaviour?

5. What form did she have to sign?

6. What are the rules of passing the Customs if your things are being inspected?

7. What was Customs Bureau policy?

8. What instructions did Harry Standish give to his younger colleague?

 

Ex. 20.

Find Russian equivalents to the following:

1) Customs Inspector, 2) Customs inspection, 3) to amend one's statement, 4) items, 5) to sign the form, 6) to confirm one's statement, 7) to refuse to sign, 8) to detain smb for investigation, 9) fill out the form, 10) to declare smth.

 

Ex. 21.

Match the words and phrases in column A with those in column B.

 

A 1. describe the items   a.
2. receive as a gift b.
3. to make voluntary declaration
4. open the handing d.
5. betray uncertainty e. ()
6. to inspect the luggage f.
7. have the right g. ()
8. check the things h.
9. the seams and hems i.
10. make a list j. ( )

 

Ex. 22.

Translate these words and phrases into Russian, use them in the story of your own, describing how you cleared the Customs.

Customs restrictions, inspect one's luggage, duty-free items (goods), personal effects (belongings), smuggler, customs tariffs, go through the Customs; the Customs; a Customs officer; Customs inspection; to observe Customs regulations; a Customs declaration form; to go through the Customs; to clear the Customs; Have you anything to declare?; to declare in writing; duty-free articles; articles exempt from duty; to qualify for an exemption; articles to be declared; dutiable articles; to pay duty on articles; to have one's luggage ready for immediate inspection; to smuggle; a smuggler; to be on guard against; fast and friendly service.

Ex. 23.

Imagine that you're going abroad. Fill out the declaration.

Keep for the duration of your stay in Russia or abroad. Not renewable in case of loss. Persons giving false information in the Customs Declaration or to Customs officers shall render themselves liable under the laws of Russia.
 

CUSTOMS DECLARATION

Full name _________________________________

Citizenship ________________________________

Arriving from ______________________________

Country of destination_______________________

Purpose of visit (business, tourism, private etc.) __

My luggage (including hand luggage) submitted for Customs inspection
consists of __________ pieces

With me in my luggage I have:

I. Weapons of all descriptions and ammunition_____________ _

________________________________________________________

II. Narcotics and appliances for the use thereof _______________

III.Antiques and objects of art (painting, drawing, icons, sculptures etc.) _____________________________________________________

IV. Russian roubles, Russian State Loan bonds, Russian lottery tickets.

_____


V. Currency other than Russian roubles (bank notes, exchequers bills, coins), payment vouchers (cheques, bills, letters of credit, etc.), securities (shares, onds, etc) in foreign currencies, precious metals (gold, silver, platinum, metals of platinum group) in any form or condition, crude and processed natural precious stones (diamonds, brilliants, rubies, emeralds, sapphires and pearls), jewelry and other articles made of precious metals and precious stones, and scrap thereof, as well as property papers:

 

 

 

Description Amount/quantity For official use
in figures in words
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
         

 

VI. Russian roubles, other currency, payment vouchers, valuables and any objects belonging to other persons

I am aware that, in addition to the objects listed in the Customs Declaration, I must submit for inspection: printed matter, manuscripts, films, sound recordings, postage stamps, graphic, etc. plants, fruits, seeds, live animal and birds, as well as raw foodstuffs of animal origin and slaughtered fowl.

1 also declare that my luggage sent separately consists of ____________ pieces

Date_________ Owner of luggage (signed)____ _______________

 


 

Travelling by Sea

Text D.

The First Trip Abroad

(abridged)

by Sidney Sheldon

Early the following morning Tracy stopped at a travel agency and reserved a suite on the Signal Deck of the Queen Elizabeth II. She was as excited as a child about her first trip abroad, and spent the next three days buying clothes and luggage.

On the morning of the sailing Tracy hired a limousine to drive her to the pier. When she arrived at Pier 90, Berth 3, at West Fifty-fifth and Twelfth Avenue, where the QE II was docked, it was crowded with photographers and television reporters. Tracy brushed past them, showed her passport to a ship's officer at the gangplank, and walked up onto the ship. On deck, a steward looked at Tracy's ticket and directed her to he] stateroom. It was a lovely suite, with a private terrace. It had beef ridiculously expensive, but Tracy decided it was going to be worth it.

She unpacked and then wandered along the coridor. In almost even cabin there were farewell parties going on, with laughter and champagne and conversation. She felt a sudden ache of lonelinnes. There was no one to see her off.

She made her way up to the Boat Deck and heard the sound of a deep-throated boat whistle and calls of "All ashore who's going ashore", and she was filled with a sudden excitement. She was sailing into a completer) unknown future. She felt the huge ship shudder as the tugs started to pull it out of the harbour, and she stood among the passengers on the Boat Deck, watching the Statue of Liberty slide out of sight, and then she went exploring.

 

The QE II was a city, more than nine hundred feet long and thirteen stories high. It had four restaurants, six bars, two ballrooms, two nightclubs, and a "Golden Door Spa at Sea". There were scores of shops, four swimming pools, a gymnasium, a golf driving range, a jogging track. / may never want to leave the ship, Tracy marveled.

 

Ex. 24.

Comprehension questions.

1. Where did Tracy travel?

2. How did she travel?

3. What was the name of the ship?

4. Why was Tracy's suite very expensive?

5. Why did Tracy feel a sudden ache of lonelinnes?

6. What city is described in this passage?

7. Why can the ship be called a city?

Ex. 25.

Find in the text the equivalents to the following words and expressions.

1) , 2) 13 , 3), 4) , 5) , 6) , 7) , 8) , 9) , 10) , 11) , 12) .

 

. 26.

Fill in the articles a/an/the/ where necessary.

1) They go by... air, but this time they decided to go by... sea. 2) They bought... tickets and travelled all through... night to Calais. 3) They were in... time to go on... board... ship waiting at... quay. 4) They went straight down to... restaurant for... breakfast. 5) They saw that... coast of France was disappearing and ahead were... white cliffs of Dover. 6) They joined... many passengers who were leaning on... rails watching... English coast.

7) It seemed much more exciting than getting off... plane at... London Airport. 8) At... entrance to... Customs Office their passports were checked. 9)... officer did not ask them to open their cases and in... minute... they were through... gate, on... platform and seated on... London train.

Ex. 27.

Match the words and phrases in column A with those in column B.

A B
1. on board a ship a.
2. life buoy b. -
3. deck c.
4. stern d.
5. portholes e.
6. state room f.
7. gangway g.
8. hold h. ,
9. crew i.

Ex. 28.

Fill in the right word from the word column.

1. Shall we stay long in this ? a. boats
2. Which will the boat from Batumi arrive at? b. sail
3. What go on this line? c. by boat
4. When does the next boat for Riga? d. quay
5. We went to Astrakhan . e. gangway
6. Our cabin is on . f. port
7. When we arrived at the port, the had already been up. g. in advance
8. I booked my tickets three days . h. deck A

Ex. 29.

Give a word or a phrase for the following definition.

  1. Smth designed to keep a person afloat in the water.
  2. A craft capable of going over water supported on a cushion of air.
  3. Part of ship below deck.
  4. All the persons working on a ship.
  5. Movable bridge from a ship to the land.
  6. rear end of a ship or boat.
  7. A floor of a ship.

Ex. 30.

Act as an interpreter: translate the sentences from Russian into English and from English into Russian.

.

When does the next boat sail?

2 .

How many passengers will there be in the cabin?

?

Forward/Aft/Amidship/On deck/One flight down (up). Follow me. Ill lead the way.

?

?

Where do the 2nd class passengers have to report?

//?

Place me with English speaking passengers.

.

Steward, I dont feel well. Could you bring my breakfast to my cabin?

!

 

Ex. 31.

Translate the text from Russian into English.

. , . ", , ." - , .

. , , .

, , , - 1.

, , , , . , . , ; . , . , , , . , 2.

Notes:

1. Dover

2. District Line

 

At a Hotel

Text E.

The Grand Hotel "Europe"

Welcome to the Grand Hotel Europe one of the world's truly "Grand Hotels". Located in the very heart of St. Petersburg's historic central shopping and business district, the Hotel combines all the charm of a bygone age with deluxe modern facilities and the highest international I standards of service.

We are delighted to offer you the very finest in Russian hospitality. From the moment you arrive, we promise to envelop you in our time-honoured traditions of gracious Russian luxury. With a history that dates back to the 1820's the Grand Hotel Europe has played a central role in the City of St Petersburg since the time of the Tsars. Great care was taken in the renovation of the Hotel, completed in 1991.

The Hotel's fully equipped Business Centre and support facilities and services, make it an ideal base from which to do business in St Petersburg. The Grand Hotel Europe can provide you with secretarial assistance, interpreters, translators, a private meeting room or temporary office. International communications including postal and courier service are all available through the Hotel. Our Concierge will be happy to arrange transportation, make onward travel arrangements, reconfirm airline tickets and advise on restaurants for corporate entertainment.

Our private function rooms are ideal for important meetings, discreet negotiations, presentations, seminars and training sessions. Our Banqueting Department will be happy to assist you with all arrangements including the supply of audio-visual aids and simultaneous translation equipment.

Throughout its history, the Grand Hotel Europe has been the venue for many grand occasions. Today our Banqueting team upholds this fine tradition. Whether it is for a small private dinner, a conference, product launch or an elaborate dinner dance, they are on hand to provide the careful organisation, considered advice and the attention to detail essential to a successful event.

Organisers have a choice of the elegance of the Krysha Ballroom with its glass roof to let in the spectacular summer spell of the White Nights, the cosy warmth of the Billiard Room, the traditional charm of the Lidvall Room and Caviar Bar or the light and airy meeting rooms in the Conference Centre. In addition, the Grand Hotel Europe can also organize and ater special events at the many palaces and other historic venues in St Petersburg and the surrounding countryside.

Variety and quality are in the heart of the Hotel's dining options. Restaurant Europe offers the finest in modern Russian and international gourmet cuisine amid breath-taking turn of the century decor. The Brasserie is an informal Bistro-style restaurant, while SADKO's is the place to meet in St Petersburg. This American style bar/restaurant also features nightly performances by live local bands. For a spicy alternative try Chopstiks, the Hotel's authentic Chinese restaurant. Enjoy a leisurely traditional Afternoon Tea on The Mezzanine or unwind before dinner over a quiet drink in The Lobby Bar.

The Grand Hotel Europe has played host throughout its lifetime to the great names of Russian history and to celebrities from over the world. A favourite haunt of Tchaikovsky, Anna Pavlova and Maxim Gorky, the hotel continues to this day, to attract the rich, famous and talented from around the globe.

As the City of St Petersburg reawakens to its vibrant history and its tradition as one of the cultural centres of Europe, the Grand Hotel Europe will help you discover a unique blend of the City's new-found vitality and its natural warmth, while guaranteeing the very standards of

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