1. Выполните лексико-грамматические задания.

1. Garfield is a character in humorous cartoons, that is popular with children in Britain, where people buy Garfield toys, books. It’s a …

a) dog b) wolf c) cat d) donkey

2. The name of the woman who started in London (1835) the museum containing wax figures of famous people is …

a) Madame Marie Claire b) Madame Marie Tussaud

c) Frau Schmidt d) Queen Victoria

3. Pall Mall is …

a) a type of pale bitter bear b) the name of soap c) a street in central London d) the name of cigars

4. The name of a very large British passenger ship which in 1912 sank on its first voyage across the Atlantic is …

a) Titanic b) Victory c) Titania d) Oscar

5. Haggis is …

a) an Irish hard drink b) children’s pampers c) witches’ sabbath d) a Scottish dish

6. I am looking to _______ away from it all.

run / get / go / put

7. Enjoy a quiet beer or two in somewhere a little more off the _______ track.

well-known / toursit / beaten / popular

8. Despite the rather unoriginal name, this charming little pub is not the fake tourist _____ that you might expect.

trap / hole / den / ground

9. Most nights the other customers are nearly all locals and regulars but from _____ they do get bus.

now and then / time to time / here and now / day to night

10. On most nights, the dress ______ is fairly relaxed.

plan / rule / code / restriction

Getting off the Beaten Track.

3. [In many ways, this off-the-beaten-track holiday represents the future of global tourism. Despite difficulties, international and domestic tourism is expected to grow fast over the next two decades. While a global recession and the terrorist attacks of 9/11 pushed down tourist numbers in 2001 for the first time since 1982, the impact was less than many had expected. Longer-term trends, including a rise in global wealth, improving transport technology, cheaper flights and the use of the internet as a travel tool, will make it possible for more people around the world to travel than ever before.

4. The change from old tourism to new tourism does not happen suddenly. While sun-and-sea tourism still dominates, overcrowding and pressures mean that standard two-week beach holiday is becoming less popular.] Rather than spending two weeks on a beach, Americans and Europeans are now taking shorter but more diverse trips, causing the rapid development of adventure travel, ecotourism, cultural tours, spa holidays, cruises and sports vacations in even more distant places: China, the Maldives, Botswana, Vanuatu. Western travelers who have ‘been there and done that’ choose more exotic and individualized experiences.

1. Выполните лексико-грамматические задания.

1. One English proverb says …

a) ‘There is no place as home’ c) ‘There is no place like home’

b) ‘There are many places like home’ d) ‘There is no place like England’

2. One of the peculiar and attractive features for tourists in Scotland is a man in the kilt,

playing the...

a) horn b) violin c) big pipes d) bagpipes

3. Stonehenge is …

a) Britain’s most famous and mysterious prehistoric monument

b) a church c) a prison d) a modern British rock group

4. St. Paul’s Cathedral contains …

a) the books by famous people c) the graves of famous people

b) the statues of famous people d) the clothes of famous people

5. “The Union Jack” is …

a) the name of the national flag of the U. K c) the name of the piratic ship

b) the name of a political party d) the name of whisky made from maize and rye

6. I knew that I ... her somewhere before.

saw / had seen / would see / has seen

7. I ... understand this letter. Will you translate it for me?

mustn't / can't / may not / shouldn't

8. Henry ... apologize for his bad behaviour yesterday.

have to / may / had to / is to

9. We wished the bride and groom happiness in ... new life together.

there / their / theirs / these

10. Everybody in our team played ... except the captain.

bad / badly / worst / the worst

Holiday Resorts.

(A) [This resort is the greatest holiday hot-spot in Europe, and it promises no-stop entertainment for the whole family. You can take the famous steam train ride along the dramatic coastline or climb to the top of the tower for superb views over the countryside. Children will enjoy a day out at the zoo, or a trip to the Sea Life Centre where the largest sharks in Europe are on display. This year we’re even offering special festive breaks over the Christmas season, so why not come and enjoy a feast of food and the wonderful party atmosphere. For a great value holiday all year round you can’t beat it!

(B) There’s so much to do at this happy-go-lucky resort you could stay all summer long, and at our unbeatable prices you could almost afford it.] You can take advantage of our special hobby holidays, combining a fun-packed holiday with your favourite pastime. So if you passion is country music, big bands, ballroom dancing, darts, snooker, gardening ... you know where to come. In addition, it’s a great part of the world for fishing, sightseeing and riding. And if ever the pleasures of this fun-packed resort get too much for you and you need to slow down, you can wander off for a relaxing stroll in the scenic, unspoiled countryside.