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4A Journeys

Ex.1 Reading

Work in pairs. You are going to read an article about a long journey. Look at the headline. Think of two possible answers for the question.

Why did the lawyer decide to cycle around South America?

Now read the article and find out if you were right.

Lawyer gives up job to cycle around South America

A Spanish lawyer has given up his job and has sold his car to cycle around South America and perform as a clown. Alvaro Neil, also known as 'Biciclown', is cycling his way around South America, performing his clown act free everywhere he goes.

Alvaro, 36, from Asturias in the north of Spain, gave up his job last year when he realized that there was more to life than a nine to five job. 'You only live once and life in an office just isn't life,' he says. So in October last year he set out on his South American adventure.

He began his journey in La Paz, Bolivia and so far he has visited six countries (Bolivia, Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, Peru, Colombia) and cycled more than 15,000 kilometres. The journey has already taken him thirteen months, and Venezuela, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay lie ahead.

He spends two or three months in each country, but he has never stopped off for more than five days in any one place. Alvaro is getting by on a budget of three dollars a day and has slept in fire stations, police stations and churches, at 4,700 metres in the mountains of Peru and in the dry Atacama Desert of Chile.

He has given about 20 performances to more than 8,000 people. “My show includes juggling, music, magic, acrobatics and theatre. I perform to the poorest people and my sole purpose is to bring them a little happiness,” says Alvaro. At the end of one performance a little girl ran up to him from the audience and gave him a big kiss and a hug. This is one of his sweetest memories from the trip so far.

He explains that the trip is a way of bringing together the three things he loves most in life: 'Cycling's in my blood, I am a born clown and I enjoy helping other people.' He is sponsored by the Clowns Without Frontiers organization and his mission is to bring a smile into the lives of the people he runs into on his travels.

Ex. 2 Speaking

Work in pairs. Discuss these questions.

• What do you like and dislike about travelling?

• Who is the most widely-travelled person that you know? Where has he/she been? Why did he/she go there?

• According to an English saying, travel broadens the mind. Do you agree? In what ways has travel broadened your mind?

Ex.3 Read the article again. What do the numbers refer to?

36 20 15,000 4,700 3

6 8,000 9 to 5 13 2 or 3

Ex.4 Match the highlighted phrasal verbs in the article with the words and phrases 1-6.

1. meets by chance

2. left

3. managing to survive

4. stayed

5. combining

6. started (a journey)

Ex.5 Work in pairs. Discuss these questions.

Would you consider giving up your job or studies to do something like Alvaro did? Why or why not?

Have you ever wanted to go on a long trip like Alvaro's? Where would you like to go?

Ex.6 1.8-1.10 Listen to three more stories about unusual journeys and answer the questions. (track 25-27)

Which journey ...

1. was the longest?

2. was for charity?

3. broke a record?

4. was a race against time?

5. had its own website?

6. was made into a TV programme?

Ex.7 Read these texts about the three journeys. Find and correct two mistakes in each text.

Hunting the tiger

Channel 6, 9pm

Tonight's documentary in the Wildlife on 6 series takes a fascinating look at the animals of Siberia. Award-winning filmmakers, Chiara and Luca Colucci, spent six months in the far east of Russia looking for the rare Siberian tiger. There are only about 300 of these beautiful animals in the wild. With the help of a baby fox cub they found early on the trip, the Coluccis explore the beautiful River Amur region in their search for the tiger. An unforgettable journey and an unforgettable film.

University teachers hitchhike for charity

A group of teachers have hitchhiked the lеngth of Britain to raise money for the charity, Oxfam International. The teachers had to get from Land`s End to John O'Groats in less than two days. Only four of the teachers completed the trip in time.

Swedish student wins web competition

21-YEAR-OLD TOMMY KALLSTROM has won this month`s Web Travel Site of the Month competition. His winning website contains details of his four-month trip through fifteen European countries on a Vespa that used to deliver pizzas in his hometown of Uppsala.

Ex.8 (track 25-27) Listen again and check your answers.

Which journey sounds the most interesting or enjoyable? Why?

Active vocabulary 4A

1) perform (v) - исполнять, выполнять; представлять, играть (пьесу)

performance (n) - исполнение, игра, действие, поступок, представление

to give a performance – давать представление, исполнять;

2) adventure (n) 1. приключение; 2. смелое предприятие, авантюра, риск;

adventurer (n) - авантюрист; проходимец, искатель приключений

adventurous (adj)- 1. любящий приключения; 2. рискованный; 3. предприимчивый.

3) purpose (n) - 1) намерение, цель

on purpose - нарочно;

on purpose to - с целью;

sole purpose – единственная цель

for the purpose of doing sth – с целью сделать что-либо

4) bet (v) (bet, bet) - держать пари, биться об заклад;

You bet! - Конечно! Еще бы!

To bet one`s shirt - рисковать всем;

bet (n) - пари;

to make a bet - заключить пари;

to lose a bet - проиграть пари;

to accept a bet - принять пари;

(listening 4A)

5) hitch-hike (v)- путешествовать, пользуясь бесплатно попутными машинами

hitch-hiker (n)- тот, кто путешествует, пользуясь попутными машинами

6) fascinating (a) - обворожительный; очаровательный, ослепительный

fascination (n)– обаяние, очарование, прелесть;

7) explore (v) - исследовать, изучать; разведывать

explorer (n) – исследователь

exploration (n)– исследование

space exploration – освоение космоса

8) raise (v) - поднимать, выращивать, воспитывать; повышать, возвышать; вызывать (смех)

rise (v) (rose;risen) – восходить, вставать, подниматься, увеличиваться

9) charity (n)- милосердие; благотворительность; благотворительные учреждения или дела;

charity organization – благотворительная организация

10) to celebrate – праздновать, торжественно отмечать; прославлять, превозносить; славиться,

celebrated (adj) - знаменитый, прославленный

to be celebrated for - славиться чем-либо, быть знаменитым

district celebrated for its wine – район, славящийся виноделием

celebration (n)- празднование торжества; прославление

celebrity (n) - известность, знаменитость; празднование (проведение) торжества

11) exist (v)– быть, существовать; ;жить, существовать

existence (n)- существование, наличие; жизнь, существование

12) rare (adj)– редкий, негустой; малораспространенный; исключительный, необычный

13) injure(v) – ушибить, повредить, ранить; обижать;

injured (a) – ушибленный, раненый, обиженный, оскорбленный, задетый

injury (n)– повреждение, ушиб, вред

14) rescue (v) –спасать, освобождать, выручать

to rescue sb from danger - спасти от опасности;

rescue (n) – спасение, освобождение

rescue team – спасательная команда

15) incredible (a) - неправдоподобный, удивительный; невероятный; потрясающий;

incredible speed - невероятная скорость;

incredible bravery - неслыханная смелость;

incredible difficulties - неимоверные трудности

Ex.10 GIVE WORDS TO THE FOLLOWING DEFINITIONS

adventurer; fascinating; to explore; to exist; charity; rare; bet; to raise; to injure; purpose; to сelebrate; incredible; to rescue; to perform;

a future result that is expected to examine carefully in order to find out more to do, carry out according to a usual or established method a person`s reason for an action kindness and generosity towards people who are poor or sick extremely interesting and charming to lift, push or move upwards to do sth enjoyable in order to show that the event is special to hurt someone and cause damage to their body a person who hopes to gain wealth or high social position by dishonest, dangerous or immoral means not happening very often to be real or appear in the real world surprising or difficult to believe to save someone from a dangerous situation

Ex.11 Fill in the gaps with active words and expressions

a bet; celebration; to perform; purpose; adventures; charity; explorer; performance; to rescue; rare; to be injured; incredible; celebrity; to exist; existence; fascinating;

1. His (…….) in the exams was rather disappointing.

2. The hotel is well known for its (……) guests.

3. Did you come to London to see your family or for business (……)?

4. They led a miserable (……).

5. He is having party in (……) of his 84^th birthday.

6. A (……..) performance given by international entertainers to raise money for famine relief.

7. Our team (……) very well in the match yesterday.

8. We made a (……) on the outcome of the next election.

9. A famous (……) is buried here.

10. He was badly (…….) in the accident.

11. It`s very (……) for him to be late.

12. The crew of the tanker were (……) just minutes before it sank in heavy seas.

13. The Roman Empire (……) for several centuries.

14. That’s the most (……) coincidence I` ve ever heard of.

15. It`s a (……) old city full of ancient buildings.

16. She told us about her exciting (……) in the Himalayas.

Ex.12 REPLACE THE WORDS IN ITALICS USING ACTIVE VOCABULARY

1. Her sole aim in being here was to kill some time.

2. The children were looking for some dangerous experience.

3. I hope you will win in this competition.

4. I found his talk on Egypt extremely interesting.

5. He wants to examine how the human brain will function under these circumstances.

6. She put her finger to her lips as a sign for silence.

7. The flood victims received money and clothes from several organizations that help people.

8. The queen will hold the opening ceremony on Saturday.

9. We marked her birthday with the party.

10. They made a final attempt to save the company from bankruptcy.

11. She has an unbelievably good house.

12. The Roman Empire lived for several centuries.

13. It is very uncommon for her to miss classes.

14. I hope I did not offend her feelings.

EX.13 Study the following phrases and use them in sentences of your own.

On purpose; with the purpose of; to be celebrated for; to rescue smb from; at the end of; to run up to smb; it is a way of doing; to be sponsored by; to give up; on your own; to have/take a look at; in the wild; in a search of/for; in time; details of; to sort out; to get over one`s injury; to see smb off; to come across; on the way; to arrive in/at; to raise money for charity; to turn for home; to drop off; to pick up; to post photos of one`s journey on the website;

EX.14 Fill in the gaps with prepositions.

1. You shouldn`t be (…) your own at this time of night.

2. The committee is involved (…) a search (…) solutions (…) key international problems.

3. They think the fire was started (…) purpose.

4. He went there (…) the purpose (…) making business contacts.

5. Scientific research is sponsored (…) international organization Earthwatch.

6. The little boy ran (…) (…) me and asked (…) help.

7. You are going (…) holiday (…) the end (…) this month, aren`t you?

8. The garden became celebrated (…) its exotic plants.

9. Most (…) us have never seen elephants (…) the wild.

10. I am afraid, he`ll never get (…) this injury.

11. Have you ever come (…) such a horrible person (…) all your life?

12. We got to the airport just (…) time to check (…).

13. Economists fear a recession is (…) the way.

14. They gave (…) and turned (…) home.

15. Her parents arrived (…) America (…) 1926.

16. We need your help to raise money (…) urgent medical research.

17. Is there any way (…) contacting you while you are (…) Africa?

18. Can I take a look (…) your new skateboard?

19. Giving (…) his job was the last thing we expected him to do.

20. What are the details (…) their business trip?

21. He arrived (…) England and posted photos (…) his journey (…) his personal website.

22. We saw Terry (…) (…) the station.

23. Investigators are still trying to sort (…) why this accident happened.

24. He had been trying to rescue a young woman (…) an arranged marriage (…) an elderly relative.

25. Can you drop the kids (…) (…) school this morning?

26. Will you pick me (…) after the party?

EX.15 Translate into Russian.

1. There are six of us in the family or seven if you include the dog.

2. Don`t waste your money; put it to some good purpose.

3. I came here on purpose to see you.

4. The garden became celebrated for its exotic plants.

5. The ceremony will be a celebration of his life.

6. In a rare moment of honesty he told her what he had done.

7. Two people were killed and seven more were injured.

8. She clung to the floating wreckage for hours before she was rescued.

9. I decided I was ready for an exciting adventure after college.

10. This shop sells things that people have given to charity.

11. The magician performed some astonishing tricks.

12. I find her books quite fascinating.

13. I found his talk on Egypt absolutely fascinating.

14. There must be a full exploration of all the possibilities before we decide.

15. The two sides have reached a partial agreement, but several differences still exist between them. 16. This bridge was built in a year, which seems absolutely incredible.

17. They are under incredible pressure at the moment.

18. He bet me $20 that I couldn`t keep quiet for ten minutes.

Ex.16 Translate the following sentences using your active vocabulary.

1. Мама в больнице уже две недели. Вчера хирург успешно выполнил операцию. И мы намереваемся увезти её отдыхать, как только её выпишут из больницы.

2. Он проявил неслыханную храбрость и выручил нас из беды.

3. Китай славится своим чаем. В этом году они собрали невероятный урожай (crops).

4. Вы приехали так внезапно! Какова цель вашего визита? Единственная цель нашего визита - собрать деньги для этой благотворительной организации.

5. Технология проведения этих операций существует уже несколько лет.

6. Он не мог обратиться к ней за помощью из-за своей оскорблённой гордости.

7. Невероятно, но самая маленькая лошадь выиграла на скачках. Спорю, что они сделали это нарочно.

8. Он производит впечатление дружелюбного человека и обладает редким талантом управлять людьми.

9. Он не любит отмечать свой день рождения.

10. Раньше перед сном она всегда целовала малыша и рассказывала ему невероятные истории.

11. Наконец жертвы наводнения получили деньги и одежду от нескольких благотворительных организаций.

12. Это одно из самых редких растений в коллекции. Оно великолепно.

13. Он рискнул всем и проиграл. Ему понадобится много времени, чтобы преодолеть этот шок.

14. Они думали, что мы проиграли пари нарочно.

15. Этот врач хочет исследовать работу человеческого мозга в невероятных условиях. Интересно, когда он приступит к исследованию?

16. Такие концерты собирают сотни тысяч фунтов на благотворительность.

17. Исследователи были потрясены великолепным видом на остров и океан.

18. Нет никаких доказательств, что жизнь существует на других планетах.

19 Спасательная команда уже два часа ищет раненых людей.

20. Ему не доставляет удовольствие его известность. Он придумывает невероятные оправдания, чтобы не появляться на вечеринках.

Ex.17 Speaking

1 Think of a film or book you have seen or read recently that described a long journey. Prepare to tell a partner about it. Use the questions below to help you.

• Where was the film/book set?

• Who was going on the journey and why?

• What were the main events?

• Would you like to go on the same journey? Why or why not?

• Would you recommend the film/book to your partner? Why or why not?

2 Work in pairs. Tell your partner about the film/book.

Vocabulary: phrasal verbs

Phrasal verbs have two parts: a verb and a particle, e.g. get by, set out, stop off.

Separable phrasal verbs

• With some phrasal verbs, the object can come either before or after the particle. He sorted out the problem. He sorted the problem out.

• If the object is a pronoun, e.g. him, her, it, the object always comes before the particle. He sorted it out. Not He sorted out it.