2.1 Start your journey here.

Vocabulary:

a trip (journey) – поездка, путешествие to delay – откладывать, задерживать

a business trip – командировка a ferry-boat – паром

single/double room – одно/двухместный номер cutting-edge – современный

to board – сесть на самолет (корабль) occasion – случай

to take – сесть на поезд (такси, автобус, метро и т.д.)

N.B. Note the difference in prepositions and articles used with the verbs GO and ARRIVE. Translate the sentences below.

GO	by bus by car by plane by train by ship (boat)		on foot on a horse on a bicycle

ARRIVE

at a port/airport at a station

in a country (Belgium) in a big city in harbour

Task 1. Read, translate and complete the table.

Mr. Grindstone a sales manager of the “TJ Systems” company, English producer and supplier of lightning equipment. He is going to take part in the seminar “Investment in the cutting-edge equipment”. The meeting will be held in St.Petersburg, Russia.

He goes to our country both on business and for pleasure. He wants to decide whether to go abroad by train, plane, ship or ferry boat. At first Mr. Grindstone will have to board a ship or a ferry-boat. Then he can take a train or get a ticket for a plain.

Help Mr. Grindstone to make the right decision. We have already put some pros and cons of each means of transport. Now think of some more.

Plane	Train
For	For
1. The speed is very high 2. The flight is very short. 3. You can see beautiful clouds in the sky. 4. 5. 6.	1. You can travel in comfort. 2. It takes you little time to get to the railway station. 3. You can go by train in any weather. 4. 5. 6.
Against	Against
1. If the weather is cloudy you can sit in the airport and wait for your plane for hours. 2. A plane is not a very safe means of transport. 3. 4. 5.	1. The speed is not very high. 2. Тhe trip is rather long. 3. 4. 5.

Task 2. What means of transport are the sentences below about?

Train

Plane

Car

Ship (boat) ______________________________

1. I love travelling but I hate aircraft, airports, air terminals and everything to do with them.

2. It’s often expensive to have a full meal on a train and the food is often bad.

3. I’d like to travel everywhere by rail because it’s so relaxing.

4. It is more and more difficult to get a drink on a short flight.

5. To drive in many countries you need to get an international licence.

6. I love arriving in a city by river. For example, it’s wonderful to go down the Danube to Budapest.

7. You should buy a good road map before you start your journey.

8. It is still possible to travel by rail in comfort.

9. It's a good idea to stop for a rest every two hours when you are on a long journey.

10. When the sea is rough it can be very uncomfortable.

Task 3. Read and translate the dialogue.

Mr. Grindstone called to a booking office and booked a seat for a plane to Moscow, and now he wants to verify some details with his Russian partner Mr. Novikov.

Secretary: - Good evening, this is “Digital Technologies”. How can I help you?

Grindstone: - I’d like to speak to Mr. Novikov.

S.: -Who’s calling. Please?

G.: -This is Grindstone from "TJ Systems”. England.

S.: - Hold on. please. I'll find out if he is in...

In a few minutes.

Novikov.: - Hello. This is Andrei Novikov speaking.

G.: - Cood morning, Mr. Novikov. This is Mike Grindstone. I'm a sales manager of "TJ Systems". We were so pleased to get an invitation. We have carefully studied the program of the seminar and decided to take part in it.

N.: - Ok, Mr. Grindstone. We will be glad to meet you here in Russia. When are you coming?

G.: - On Wednesday, next week.

N.: - That's tine. Are you going to travel by air?

G.: - Of course. Тhe British Airways Flight from London arrives at Vnukovo Airport on the 2^nd of August at about 10 o'clock.

N.: - So you are going to visit Moscow at first, aren’t you?

G.: - Yes. I’d like to see Red Square and St. Basil’s Cathedral.

N.: - That’s good. Do come and see our city. There is the 22.00 express train from Moscow to St. Petersburg. If you take a taxi or a bus to the railway station you’ll be in time to catch the train.

G.: - Thank you. Mr. Novikov. What hotel in Petersburg do you recommend?

N.: - I'd recommend the Nevskaya Hotel. It’s very nice and isn't very expensive. Shall we reserve a room for you?

G.: - No, thank you. I'd like to do it myself.

N.: - O.K. As you wish. Goodbye. Mr. Grindstone. Have a good trip.

G.: - Goodbye, Mr. Novikov. See you next week.

Task 4. Put the words in order, write the questions and answer them using the given variants.

1. he go will sightseeing when? a) For a week.

2. you single have a will room? b) I hope so.

3. will long in how you stay London? c) By taxi.

4. the you will get from hotel the airport to how? d) At home.

5. evening will have where you dinner this? e) At the weekend.

6. train in time he did catch the? f) No, a double.

Task 5. Translate into English.

- Какого числа вы собираетесь приехать?

- Возьмите такси или сядьте на автобус до вокзала.

- Когда прибывает ваш рейс? Мы встретим вас.

- Порекомендуйте мне хорошую и не дорогую гостиницу.

- Пусть наши друзья проводят нас.

- Сначала вы должны сесть на паром, а затем воспользоваться поездом или самолетом.

- Вы хотите отменить предварительный заказ билета?

- Закажите для меня номер в гостинице.

- Счастливого пути.

Task 6. Listen to the announcements at the airport and fill in the gaps.

1. Attention! Attention of the passengers leaving for _______. Aeroflot ______________ to _______is now boarding. You can take your seats on board at _______.

2. Attention! The airplane _____________ from Helsinki has just landed. ______________.

3. Attention of the passengers leaving for Chicago._______________. The plane is taking off at ________. Тhe flight is delayed. We apologize for any inconveniences. The plane is expected to _____________ at ________ p.m.

4. Attention of the air passengers flying to Khabarovsk! You are going to make a most exciting flight by an intercontinental liner___________. Тrip No __________. Тhe take off time is _____________ .

5. Attention of all transit passengers! You can make a fantastic ____________of Lake Michigan by a______________. Only once in your life! Don't miss your chance! The excursion about Lake Michigan by a___________is to start at______a.m.

6. Attention of the passengers flying to Finland! Your plane_____________takes off at ____________. Тrip___________.

7. Attention of the tourists flying to London! Trip No ___________. You are going to fly by a plane Locheed_________. Your flight was to start at__________but because of low clouds the flight is____________. We apologize for any inconveniences.

8. Attention of the group of businessmen leaving for Мontreal. You fly by a transatlantic Boeing________. Flight _________. Тhe aircraft is ______________ at______a.m.

Task 7. Write a short essay or make a report on the suggested topics. Use the active vocabulary.

- Do you like traveling? Tell why.

- What was your most / least enjoyable journey?

- Did you have any funny occasions during your journey? Tell about them.