Vocabulary Drill:

Task 1. a) Translate the following words and collocations into Russian

Accommodation, igloo hotel, flocks of visitors, attract visitors, luxury bridal suite, sleeping bags, novelty, the popularity is beyond doubt, relaxing hotel break, tent, nestling, picturesque campsites, to pitch a tent, caravan, to cater, good restaurant, on site, not a supervised play area, pony treks, in the mountains, to go on a day excursion, to see the spectacular scenery, basic amenities, to be available, to include the cost in the ground charge, to make a reservation, two minutes' walk, pony rides, a traditional family campsite, an amusement arcade, camping facili­ties, a well-supervised play area, to enjoy the peace and quiet, to be fairly inexpensive, to be hard to beat, bedding, meals are all provided, meals are included in the charge, naturalistic and environmental value, , inevitable, a hiker, a trekker a one-week hike, a rest point, an inn, to follow footsteps, in high season, itinerary, to stay overnight, a glacier, to monitor and conduct research on the activity of glaciers, to undertake the correct measures and precautions, a pocket, a shelter, to devise and lay out a path.

b) Translate the following words and collocations into Russian

ecolodge, intimate contact with nature, ecotourism holiday, nature-dependent tourist facility, meets the principles of ecotourism, nearby natural and cultural attractions, surrounding environment, counts most, blends in with its surroundings, an environmental experience, alternative energies, recycles the waste, provide with an authentic local flavor, conservation efforts, enrich their understanding of planet, preserve the world’s natural habitat , environmental education, natural resources, cultural heritage, being away from the impact of civilization, natural and cultural attractions, outstanding natural beauty, interpretation programs, enhance the visitor’s appreciation of the resources, combination challenges, to encourage close interaction with the natural environment, a key ingredient

c) Find in the text translation of the following words and collocations. Restore the situations in which they are used in the text:

у подножья, установить палатку, взять с собой вещи первой необходимости, экскурсия на один день, забронировать, буквально в двух минутах ходьбы, строгие правила по контролю уровня шума, постельные принадлежности, современные удобства, остановиться на ночь, долгожданное путешествие, природные достопримечательности, путевой журнал, места отдыха, горный приют, туристский маршрут, проектировать и оборудовать тропу,

Task 2. Look at the following words in bold in the text and try to explain them:

nestling, caters for, charges, supervised, ground charge, literally, amusement arcade, shower block, reservations, noise levels, amenities, hard to beat, sanctuary, itinerary

Task 3. Look at the notes and the useful expressions below and compare and contrast the two types of holiday.

hotel

luxurious, comforts, expensive, relaxing, most facilities provided, variety of activities, harder to meet people, wide range of entertainment, etc

campsite

outdoor life, discomfort, cheap, special equipment, basic facilities (eg. shared toilets and showers), friendly atmosphere, close to nature etc

Useful expressions: while, but, also, and, however, on (the) one hand, on the other hand, another (dis)advantage of, in addition, as well, compared to, not only ... but, etc.

eg. Staying in a hotel can be relaxing because everything is done for you while if you stay at a campsite you have to do everything yourself.

Task 4. Look at the following places one can go on holiday, then talk about them. Which would be your most and least favourite? Give your reasons.

campsite, self catering apartment, youth hostel, holiday camp, guesthouse, time-share apartment, hotel, bed and breakfast

eg. The Shimmering Sands site is situated on the south coast of England. One really good feature is that it is close to the beach, etc.

Task 5. Fill in the blanks with the word(s) from the list below:

tent, pitch, pegs, sleeping bag, ground mat, stove, the great outdoors, rucksack, site, torch

For many people, camping in 1).......is a wonderful experience. However, it's important to make sure you pack all the necessary items in your 2)......... . Before you set off, as there probably won't be any facilities nearby. Your 3)...... will provide you with shelter from the elements, while a 4).......... will keep you warm and cosy at night, and a 5) .........will provide a comfortable surface to sleep on. Don't forget to take a 6) ...... with you because you probably won't have an electricity supply. When you arrive at the 7)........, be sure to 8).......your tent in a sheltered position. Secure the tent to the ground with 9) ......- a mallet is good for knocking them in. Finally, light your 10) .......and settle down to drink a well-earned mug of tea while breathing in the lovely fresh air and enjoying the peace of the countryside.

Task 6. Read the text. Some lines are correct and some have a word which shouldn’t be there. If a line is correct, put a tick (V) next to it. If a line has a word which shouldn’t be there, underline it. There are two examples at the beginning (0) and (00).