Iата (international air transport association).

IATA was founded in 194-5. Now IATA is one of the major international civil aviation organizations uniting world airlines. The main objective of IATA is to contribute to safe and regular development of civil aviation and to cooperation of world airlines.

At present, IATA is concentrated on the safety problem. In I985 there were 135 airlines representing more than 100 countries. IATA has 5 Committees: financial, legal, medical, technical, and traffic. The Technical Committee considers the problem of safety, standardization of aviation equipment, training of flying personnel(Communications, meteorology, aerodromes, navigation aids, etc.

There are 560 specialists in IATA Secretariat. IATA's main offices are in Montreal and Geneva. The official languages of IATA are English, French and Spanish.

IATA is considered to be the second in its importance world Institute of international economic cooperation in air transport after ICAO. IATA hasprogram of assistance to airlines of developing countries especially in the fields of aviation personnel training.

Flight safety exsperts, aviation specialists and scientists of the member states exchange information and ideas on the safety problem. It is important Mm 1 ill IATA members report their accidents for investigating and prevent-

'hem in future. Regular and organized information exchange is actual. 1 ATA hopes that free exchange will soon become possible on a truly international basis. Information should be given on flying, taxying and on-the-ground incidents including maintenance deficiencies. Everything possible must be done to reduce the number of accidents.

Aeroflot is now a member of IATA, it conforms to the IATA's standards, procedures and documents. It is of great importance for Aeroflot to study all Ih* problems which IATA deals with.

EXERCISE

Answer the following questions:

1.When was a conference concerning the activity of hot-air balloons held?

2. When was the International Commission for Air Navigation created?

3. Where was the 25th Anniversary of the Wright Brothers' first flight •alebrated?

4.When and where was the International Technical Conference held?

5. When was ICAO established? '

6. Who was the first Council President of ICAO?

7. What awards were established for outstanding contributions to the development of international civil aviation?

8. Where is ICAO headquartered?

9. How many states are members of ICAO?

10.When did our country become a member of ICAO?

11.What problems does ДСА0 solve?

12.What is the main task of ICAO?

13.What standards has ICAO set up?

14.What documents has ICAO published?

15.When was Eurocontrol created?

16.What agreement have many countries signed?

17. When was IATA founded?

18.How many countries represent IATA?

EVERYDAY ENGLISH

FORMS OF ADDRESS.GREETINGS.SAYING GOODBYE.

1.Mr. Smith (to a man). Mrs. Smith (to a married woman).

Miss Smith ( to a girl or unmarried woman). Officer (to a policeman).

2.Excuse me, please. Excuse me, may I ask a question?

3.Let me introduce myself.my name is Alex.

4.May I introduce myself? My name's Victor.

5.Glad to see youl Pleased to see you! Happy to meet yout Nice to meitу

6.How do you do? Hello! Hi!

7.How are you? - OK,thanks,and you? Fine.thanks! Very well,thank you.

8Good morning! (Morning!) - until lunch time 12.00 - 2.00 p.m.

9.Good afternoon! (Afternoon!) - until 5-6 p.m.

10.Good evening! (Evening!) - until 10 - II p.m.

11.Good night!

12.How are you getting on? - Fine, thanks! And you?

13.How's life? How are things? - Fine, thanks.

14.I must go now, good-bye! - Bye-bye. Bye for now! - Bye-bye.

15.See you soon. See you later. See you tomorrow.

16.All the best! The best of luck!

17.So long! Keep well!

18.My best wishes to your family! My love to your family.

19.Thank you! Thank you very much! Thank you so much! Thanks a lot! Many thanks! I'm very thankful to you! That's very kind of you! How kind you! You are so kindl - Not at all. You're welcome! OK! That's OK! Oh.it nothing! That's all right! Don't mention it! The pleasure is main. It's a pleasure)

20.My best regards to your family!

APOLOGIES.

1.Sorry. I'm sorry. I'm very sorry. - OK! It's OK. That's all right!

2.Excuse me for troubling you. - Don't worry! Never mind! *?t doesn't matter! No trouble at all! That's quite all right!

SUGGESTIONS.INVITATIONS.

1.Let's do it. What about going there? How about going there?-Yes,OK.

2.Would you like to come to tea? - Yes,OK. That's a good idea!

3.Would you like to spend the weekend with us? - Good idea! All right!

4.Would you like to drive to the country? - I don't mind,thank you!

5.Would you like to come and see my family? - I like it very much

•No,thank you. No,thanks a lot. I'm sorry, I can't.

- Yes,fine! Excelled! Splendid! Wonderful! I enjoy it!

6.Have a good weekend! Have a nice weekend! Have a good time! Enjoy

yourself!

7. Have a good journey! Have a pleasant journey!

CONGRATULATIONS.

I. (A) Happy Christmas! Merry Christmas! - Thanks,(the) sane to you!

2.(A) Happy New Year! ).

3.(A) .Happy Easter!

4. My best wishes!

5.Ourvary best wishes for May Day I (Women's Day),

6. Many happy returns (of the day)! (A) happy birthday! - Many thanks I Best wishes for the birthday! Kay all your dreams come true!

REQUESTS.

1.Will you help mc? Would you help ne? - Yes,of course.

2.Could you help me? Kay I ask you to help me? - Certainly! Sure!

SKING THE WAY.

1.Excuse me, which is the shortest way to the clinic?

2.Excuseme,is there a bus from here to the airport?

3.Can you tell me the way to the nearest hotel?

4.How far is it from here?

5.Does this bus go to the railway station?

6.Where do I have to get off?

7.Can you tell me where to get off?

8.Excuseme,I want to go to the clinic,аm I on the right way?

9.Excuseme,could you direct me to the nearest hotel?

10.Excuse me, how can I get to a hotel?

11.Shall I take a bus there?

12.Is it very far from here?

13.Is this the right way to the hotel?

14.Excuse me, can you,tell me how I can get to the bank?

15.Where's the nearest bank?

16.Is there a post-office nearby?

17.How can I get to the foreign exchange counter?

18.Is the Travel Agency far from here?

19.How could I get to the nearest underground station?

20.Is there any bookshop here?

LEARN THE DIALOGUE:

ASKING FOR DIRECTIONS.

-Excuse me,can you tell me how to get to the center of the city? (How can I get to the airport from here? How do I get to the nearest shop?) (Is it far from here? How far is it froir, here?) (Excuse me,could you tell me the way to the center of the city?)

• Yes,take the first street on the right, г First on the right,thanks.

• Then go straight along to the traffic lights and then turn to the right.

• Ch,Isee,thank you.

• Then take the second street to the left and then ask attain.

- Turn left at the traffic lights,thanks a lot.

- How can I get to the nearest underground station?

- It's on your left.

-And which is the nearest way to the Travel Agency? Is the Travel Agency far from here?

- It's about 15 minutes' walk.

- Can I get there by bus?

• Yes,take a 23.

• Which is the nearest way to the airport?

• Sorry,I don't know,I'm a stranger here myself.

• OK,I'm sorry.

• Excuse me,does this bus go to the airport? -Ко,change to a 5.

• How long does it take one to get to the airport?

• It takes you only 20 minutes.

• Excuse me!

• Yes?

• Where's the bank?

• I'm sorry,I don't know.

-Excuse me,how can I get to the nearest hotel?

-The nearest hotel? Go down this road on your left,then turn right and

go down the second street on your left. There's a hotel to the left,opposite the post office,next to the bank.

-Oh,I see. And where's the nearest shopping centre, please?

-It round the corner.

-Thenk you, that's very kind of you.

-Oh? don't mention it. (Not at all. You're welcome.)

-Does thisbus go to the centre of the city?

-Уes.

-Where do I get off?

-The next stop.

-Whats the fare to the next stop?

THE HOTEL.

-Where's the Hotel? Is there a hotel at the airport?

-Уes,there's the Hotel,not far from here.

-Morning.I'm Mr. Smirnov, I've got a reservation.It's for 5 people,for 12

ftyi.Am I right? ,

-Jast a minute,yes,you've got a reservation,three single rooms and one

double.

-Уes,that's right.

-Your rooms are on the second floor,younay take the keys.Will you sign In thitregister,Mr.Smirnov?

-How much are the rooms,please?

-A tingle room is 4 pounds.A double room is 6 pounds.

-When is breakfast?

-From 8 to 10 o'clock.

-We'd like our breakfast in the room at 9.

AT THE RECEPTION.

-Good morning,sir,I want to book a room,please.

-Certainly,sir,when for?

-The first of Kay.

-That's all right,саn I have your name?

-Yes,Victor Smirnov.

AT A HOTEL.

-Unodmorning,can you let me have a double room or can we have two single

rооms?

-Just a minute,I'll see. How long do you tend to stay?

-I txpect we'll be here for a week.

- Yos,you can have two Single rооms on the second floor.

- How much are they?

- 18 pounds a nifht,includinp breakfast.

- All right.

- All you fill up this form,please? Surname,Christianname,nationality, permanent address,place and date of birth,signature.

- Is this all right?

- Yes,thank you. -Here are your keys.

- Grand Hotel,good morning.

- Good morning,Ivant to book a room,please.

- Certainly,can I have your name?

I have a reservation. Have you got any vacant rooms? Will you give us an early call tomorrow morning? I'm leaving today,get our bill ready,please. Fill in (up) these forms,please. Sigr.the hotel register,please. Have you a single room for 3 nights? Cab I book a double room from now till Saturday? Have you any vacancies for tonight? What's the price? How much does it cost?. How much is it? We want two singles,please. We're going to stay here 10 days. Fill in the date of arrival and departure,please,

Name: Peter Karpov.

Age:32.

Civil status:maarried (single).

Children: I (one) girl

Education: High School University Degree

Work Experience: 8 years as a flight, engineer

Hobbles/interests: tennis, guitar, books, films, dogs, travel, plants.

surname,firstname,age, nationality, sex, height, weight. distinguishingfeatures,address, telephone, colour of hair, colour of eyes, occupation, interests.

FLAT AGENCY.

- Good morning,can I help you?

- Yes,I'm looking for a flat.

- What size?

- 2 bedrooms.

- I see,2bedrooms,just a minute,р1еазе,Where's the application form,here...

now,your :iame,pb;ase.

- Steve Lavrov.

- Married?

- Yes,I am.

- Address?

- 5 Greenhill Road.

- And your telephone number?

- 1556053.

- Once again,please.

- 1556053.

- Thank you,and what do you do,Mr.Lavrov,what's your occupation?

- I'm an engineer.

- Right,let's see,2 bedrooms,what about 8 LowtherKoad?

- Sorry.where? What address?

- 8 LowtherRoad,it's near the shops,

- Thank you,I'll go and see it.

- You can go straight on to a cinema,the cinema is on the corner,turn right at the cinema. and you'll be in Hill Street,go along this street, and then take the first turning on your left.

- Thank you very much,that's very kind of you.

- Don't mention it.

A TICKET TO LONDON.

- How much is a return ticket to London?

- 8 pounds 60.

- Which is the platform for London?

- Number one.

- What time does the train leave?

- 5 past 2,that's in 4 minutes,hurry up.

FLIGHTS TO FRANCE

-Good morning,I want some information about flights to Paris next weekend.

-Well,there are 2 flights in the morning and 3 in the afternoon, here's я timetable.

-I'd like a ticket for 8 o'clock next Saturday,please.

-Let's see,yes,that'sfine,will you pay by cheque or in cash?

-By cheque.

AT THE CMTOHS

-Have you got anything to declare?

-Yes,I've got а bottle of whisky. -One bottle of whisky?

-Yes,one bottle of whisky.

-And what's this?

-It's a bottle of perfume.

-Have you got one bottle of perfume?

-Yes.

-And what's this?

-It's a bar of chocolate.

-Allright,thank you.