Read the text, learn the vocabulary and discuss
TRAVELLING
People like travelling. That’s why there are so many means of transportation. People want to see the world, to rest, to have new impressions- in other words they travel for pleasure or on business. If people travel out of the city, they can choose between going by coach, by train, by plane (by air), by ship (by sea) and hiking. Each of these means has its advantages and disadvantages.
International traveling by coach is rather convenient and cheap. You can take food with you or buy it at the stops. There are some modern conveniences in the coaches such as toilets and TVs. But sleeping in an armchair can cause problems especially to those who are car-sick.
Traveling by train is more convenient, because you can sleep well and it’s not expensive. People can choose between a carriage with sitting places and a carriage with berths (upperand lowerberths). There are carriages with four-berth compartments and two-berth compartments. Some trains are not fast they are slow and stop very often.
Travelling by plane is an exciting experience, very convenient and fast for those who are not airsick. Travelling by plane is rather expensive though people can choose between economic class, business class and deluxe class. The price depends on the food served and the number of people around. There are usually sections for smokers and non-smokers. People can also choose an aisle seat or a window seat if they are available (not booked) at the moment.
Travelling by ship is an unforgettable experience. It’s a great chance to see marvelous landscapes and seascapes. Besides, the dawns and sunsets in the open ocean are terrific. There are different types of ships to go by – cruisers, yachts and liners fitted up with all modern conveniences and entertainment facilities. The disadvantages are the cost of the ticket, the storms and the sea-sickness.
Hiking is the healthiest way of spending holidays. People usually live in tents, do the cooking on the fire, fish and have a rest in the open air. This way of traveling is very exotic but not for everyone, because you can’t find any modern conveniences and entertainment facilities.
С3 STUDENT CARD
Give a 2-2.5 minute talk on the topic “Traveling”.
Remember to say:
• What makes people leave their homes and visit far-away places
• What means of transportation are at our disposal
• What their advantages and disadvantages are
• If you like traveling and how you prefer to do it
Answer the question: What trip was the most successful and memorable for you?
Put each of the following words or phrases in its correct place in the passage below.
| Departure lounge departure gate departures board hand luggage announcement security check immigration officer security guard excess luggage conveyor belt check-in desk check board check in taxi trolley runway on board duty free passengers take off |
When you travel by air you have to get to the airport early in order to (a) _______ about an hour before your flight. If you have a lot of luggage, you can put it in a (b) _________ and push it to the (c) _________, where someone will (d) _________ your ticket and weight your luggage. If you have (e) _______, it can be expensive. Your heavy luggage is put on a (f) _______ and carried away. A light bag is classed as (g) ________ and you can take it with you on to the plane. An (h) _______ looks at your passport and a (i)________ checks your hand luggage before you go into the (j)_______ to wait till your flight is called. If you want to, you can buy some cheap (k) ________ goods here. Then you see on the (l) ________ or you hear an (m) _________ that you must (n) _________ your plane. You go through the (o) ________, and then there is sometimes a (p) _________ before you actually enter the plane. When all the (q) _______ are (r) ______, and when the captain and his crew are ready in the cockpit, the plane begins to (s) ________ to the end of the (t) _________. Finally, permission is received from the control tower and the plane moves faster and faster in order to (u) _______.
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Put each of the following words or phrases in its correct place in the passage below.
1. If you stay in ____________ rooms, you have to cook your own food.
2. A ____________ is a kind of small magazine that often advertises holidays.
3. A _____________ is a town where lots of people go on holiday.
4. You suffer from ___________ when you arrive in a country where the time is very different from the country you left.
5. Your __________ is the place you are going to.
6. A ____________ is a break in the middle of a very long flight.
7. ____________s are fun for people who enjoy physical exercise and trying new activities.
8. When you go ____________, make sure you take your passport with you/
9. I got a model of the Acropolis as a ___________ of my trip to Athens.
C2
You have 40 minutes to do this task.
The car has become the most popular means of transport in the history of the world. However, some people say that the world would be better off without cars.
What can you say for and against the use of cars?
Write 200-250 words.
Use the following plan
1. Introduction (State the problem).
2. Arguments “for”.
3. Arguments “against”.
4. Conclusion.
