Тема 1.2 Поїздка поїздом

Рекомендована література

1. Словник.

2. Граматика англійської мови.

3. Буданов С.Ш., Борисова А.О. Ділова англійська мова. – Харків: «ТОРСІНГ ПЛЮС», 2005. – 128 с.

Самостійна робота

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The first railway in our country was opened in 1837 and since that time people have covered millions of kilometers travelling from one-part of the country to another by train.

Long-distance trains are fast trains. Local trains make the stops, and you can get on or off a train at a very small station, even if it is only a platform. If you are going to a distant place, a sleeping compartment will be very comfortable.

It is obvious that from time to time one should leave the place-he likes or works in for a while to change the scenery because one does get tired of the same surroundings and daily routine. Hence some relaxation is essential to restore your mental and physical resources. And the best way of relaxation is to go to a place where you have never been before. Modern life is impossible without travelling.

Travelling by train is very popular nowadays. To be on the safe-side and not to spend long hours in a queue, you’d better book tickets in advance. Before getting off you make your preparations: you visit your relatives and friends, you pack your luggage. Then the day of your departure comes, you call a taxi and go to the railway station.

When the loudspeaker announces that your train is in, the passengers are asked to take their seats. The carriage and compartment are appointed in your ticket, and you find them easily. And now it is time for you to find your berth. It may be a lower berth, which is more convenient; or an upper one, a corner seat or a seat facing the engine, or back to engine one. After finding your seat you put your luggage into a special box under the lower berth. Soon the train starts off. You seat in a cozy compartment and enjoy the country you are travelling through. It's much more convenient to travel by express trains for it takes you less time to get to your destination.

There is no denying the fact that travelling by train is slower than by plane, but it has its advantages. Modern trains have very comfortable seats in all passenger carriages and there are sleeping - cars and dining - cars that makes even the longest journey enjoyable.

Answer the questions.

1. What are the advantages of travelling by train?

2. What trains do you find the most convenient for travelling over long distances?

3. How many people can travel in a sleeping compartment?

4. Where do passengers have their meals while travelling by train?

5) What for is some relaxation needed?

Grammar. The Numeral

Числівник – частина мови, що позначає кількість предметів (кількісні числівники), а також порядок предметів при лічбі (порядкові числівники).

Кількісні числівники.

0 – zero, o [ou], naught, 1 – one, 2 – two, 3 – three, 4 – four, 5 – five, 6 – six, 7 – seven, 8 – eight, 9 – nine, 10 – ten, 11 – eleven, 12 – twelve, 13 – thirteen, 14 – fourteen, 15 – fifteen, 16 – sixteen, 17 – seventeen, 18 – eighteen, 19 – nineteen, 20 – twenty, 30 – thirty, 40 – forty, 50 – fifty, 60 – sixty, 70 – seventy, 80 – eighty, 90 – ninety, 100 – a / one hundred, 200 – two hundred, 300 – three hundred, … 1,000 – a / one thousand; 8,000 – eight thousand; 200,000 – two hundred thousand; … 1,000,000 – a / one million; 6,000,000 – six million;

121 – one hundred and twenty one (books);

7,006 – seven thousand and six.

Порядкові числівники.

first – перший, second – другий, third – третій,

далі порядкові числівники утворюються від кількісних шляхом додавання суфікса – th.

fourth – четвертий, fifth – п’ятий, sixth – шостий, seventh – сьомий, eighth – восьмий, ninth – дев’ятий, tenth – десятий.

Закінчення -у при утворенні порядкового числівника від кількісного змінюється на – i та додається суфікс – eth.

twenty – twentieth – двадцятий

forty – fortieth – сороковий

Дроби.

1 / 2 – a half, 1 / 3 – a / one third, ? – three quarters, 2 / 9 – two ninths,

0.25 – zero / nought point two five, 2.456 – two point four five six, 7.089 – seven point o [ou] eight nine, 7 – point seven.

Exercises.

Ex. 1. Write:

1) 9.02.1997

2) 22.06.1941

3) 5.08.1975

4) 7 + 5 = 12

5) 7 + 25 = 32

6) I live in Tverskaya street 25, flat 69

7) 121600 square miles

Ex. 2. Insert a sequence or a cardinal number.

1. There are ________ months in a year.

2. January is ________ month of the year.

3. May is ________ month of the year.

4. There are ________ months in winter.

5. December is ________ month of the year and ________ month of winter.

6. There are ________ days in a week: ________ one is Monday, ________ one is Tuesday, ________one is Wednesday, ________ one is Thursday, ________ one is Friday, ________ one is Saturday and ________ one is Sunday.

7. Sunday is ________ day of the week in England and ________ one in Russia.

8. Monday is ________ day in Russia and ________ in Great Britain.

9. There are ________ hours in a day, ________ minutes in an hour and ________ seconds in a minute.

10. September, April, June and November have ________ days. All the rest have ________ except February.

11. There are ________ days in February except the leap year. It's the time when February has ________ days.

Ex. 3. Fill in the blanks with road or way:

1. It's the only short... to the square. 2. Where does this ... lead? 3.1 know the it's a good fast one. 4. It's long ... from here. 5. The car skidded on the wet.... 6. Which is the right... to the station? 7. Follow this .... 8. Shall I see you part of the ...? 9. Go right to the end of the ... and turn to the left. 10. You've mistaken the .... 11. The boy lost his ... coming down the mountain. 12. Is this the ... to the post-office?

Ex. 4. Write:

1. 25+37=62

2. 528-65=463

3. 89/2=44.5

4. 874*36=31464

5. 854321

6. 5/8

7. 5.025

Ex. 5 Translate into English.

1. У мене було 5 яблук, а в Аліни – 7.

2. Цей автобус № 24.

3. Цьому хлопчику 4 роки. Він – друга дитина у родині.

4. А вона все рахувала вагони потяга: « П’ятий, шостий, сьомий, восьмий, …. десятий».

5. Це вже третій урок, а я все ще хочу спати.

6. Моя сорочка коштує 45 гривень, а його – 50.

7. В мене багато друзів, але лише один – найкращий.

8. Вам підійде 2 автобуси: номер 345 та 96.

9. У травні 31 день.

10. 1 вересня за традицією День Знань та День Першого Дзвінка у школярів.