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TRANSPORT IN GREAT BRITAIN

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You can reach England either by plane, by train, by car or by ship. The fastest way is by plane. London has three international airports: Heathrow, the largest, connected to the city by underground; Gatwick, south of London, with a frequent train service; Luton, the smallest, used for charter flights.

If you go to England by train or by car you have to cross the Channel. There is a frequent service of steamers and ferryboats which connect the continent to the south-east of England.

People in Britain drive on the left and generally overtake on the right. The speed limit is 30 miles per hour (50 km/h) in towns and cities and 70 m.p.h. (110 km/h) on motorways.

When you are in London you can choose from four different means of transport: bus, train, underground or taxi. The typical bus in London is a red double-decker. The first London bus started running between Paddington and the City in 1829. It carried 40 passengers and cost a shilling for six kms.

The next to arrive were the trains; now there are twelve railway stations in London. The world's first underground line was opened between Baker St. and the City in 1863. Now there are ten underground lines and 273 underground stations in use. The London underground is also called the Tube, because of the circular shape of its deep tunnels.

• Answer the questions.

• What is the fastest way of traveling?

• How many airports are there in London?

• What kind of service helps to cross the Channel?

• What are some "rules" of driving in Britain?

• What does typical bus in London look like?

• Where was the first underground opened?

• Why is London underground called the Tube?

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Hotel Categories

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Airport hotel provides accommodation for people going to and coming from other countries, usually staying for one night.

Commercial hotel provides accommodation for traveling businessmen, staying only one or two nights (= business class hotel).

Guest house provides low-priced accommodation, usually on a small scale, for holiday visitors or for long-stay guests.

Congress hotel provides facilities for large meetings and conferences, with a lecture theatre and exhibition facilities.

Country house hotel is situated in pleasant scenery, and provides comfortable but informal accommodation for people who want to relax in a quiet place.

Motel is built specially to provide a service to motorists.

Luxury hotel provided every facility a wealthy guest may need.

Resort hotel is situated in a place where tourists like to stay, often near the sea. Guests may stay for a week or two, and usually book in advance.

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1 Shower a bed

2 Bedside b towel

3 Remote c the booking

4 Pillow d bathroom

5 Single e case

6 Modern f building

7 Private g room

8 Mini h bar

9 Confirm I control

10 Tea j lamp

11 Double k curtain

HOTELS. TYPES OF HOTEL

Hotels in Britain are graded with stars from one-star to five-star (five-star hotels are the best and most expensive). You can also stay in a

Bed & Breakfast (B&B) (also called Guest Houses) where you pay for a bedroom, possibly an ensuite (room with private bathroom) and breakfast. Types of hotel accommodation:

• a single room: for one person with a single bed;

• a double room: for two people with one large double bed;

• a twin room: for two people with two single beds;

• full board: includes breakfast, lunch and dinner;

• half board: includes breakfast and dinner;

• B&B: just the room and breakfast.