Travelling

a trip – поездка, путешествие / profitable – прибыльный / to go sightseeing – осматривать достопримечательности / for fun – для развлечения / unforgettable – незабываемый / means of transport – вид транспорта, средство передвижения / to discover – открывать / customs – обычаи / to practice –практиковать (например, иностранный язык) / abroad – заграницей / destination – место для отдыха; направление.

75. Explain the difference between:

a travel – used when talking about the activity of travelling in general: Her interests are music, sport and travel.

a journey and a trip – used when talking about an occasion when you travel somewhere. Ex.: Hope you have a safe journey. Did you have a good trip?

76. Read and answer the questions:

Is it possible to live without traveling? Tourism became a very profitable business because people are ready to spend their money for the opportunity to have a great time learning about new countries, going sightseeing, resting and enjoying themselves. Millions of people travel around the world just for fun. Travels broaden the mind and give unforgettable memories. Journeys could be made in different ways. With modern services you can go around the world. You can choose the means of transport you like: plane, train, ship, bicycle or you can travel hiking.

Historians say that many thousand years ago our ancestors migrated from one place to another because they were seeking food. Perhaps the historians are right. But there is another point of view. Obviously savage people moved from one place to another because they had absolutely nothing to do and they hated the idea of sitting at the same place.

1. Why did tourism become a profitable business?

2. Name the reasons why people travel.

3. How can we travel? Name the means of transport we can use for travelling.

4. What do historians say about our ancestors’ migration? Is there any other point of view?

77. You are planning a trip abroad. Make a list of things to do, to see, to try.

Do you have enough money and free time for travelling? Do you travel a lot? Do you travel abroad? What’s your favorite destination? Do you travel alone or with your friends / parents? Why? What are your own reasons for travelling?

78. Write a letter to your friend about your last trip:

Hometown

to matter – иметь значение / to be founded – быть основанным / to grow – расти/ church – церковь / skyscraper – небоскреб / cathedral – храм, собор / wide – широкий / dirty – грязный / advantage – достоинство / disadvantage – недостаток / fortress – крепость / world-famous – всемирно известный / to attract – привлекать / fascinating – захватывающий / to hesitate – колебаться, сомневаться / to offer – предлагать / to visit – посетить / to miss the opportunity- упустить возможность

79. Tell about your hometown:

I was born in Saransk / It is a small town / it is rather difficult to find it on the map, but it matters for me / Saransk was founded in ….. / It has a great history (or it has no great history) / Nowadays the town is constantly growing / square / park / museum / church / skyscraper / cathedral / the streets are wide (or narrow) / there are many modern beautiful buildings / clean / dirty / it is comfortable to live in / it has many places of interest / the people are friendly /…

80. Answer the questions:

How does your hometown look like in winter? in summer?

Name the reasons why you like (or dislike) your hometown.

What are the advantages (disadvantages) in living here?

Do you prefer living in town or in the country? Why?

81. Read the text:

Saransk is a city in central European Russia and the capital of the Republic of Mordovia. It was founded in 1641 as a fortress. Saransk owes its name to the Saranka river. These days it`s one of the most beautiful cities in Russia. Saransk is world-famous for its sport achievements. The home town for many Olympic and World champions, host city for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Very modern and European looking streets attract thousands of tourists from all over the country. It combines historical buildings, fascinating sport objects, crowded malls and cosy parks.

Saransk has one of the most beautiful Train Stations in Russia. The local airport is very small and provides flights only to the neighbor regions, there are no direct flights from other countries. As the city is pretty small, there is only one kind of public transport - bus. Buses are available everywhere from early morning to the late night. Taxi cabs is another way to get around. The prices are really cheap and the drivers are always friendly and outgoing. Saransk is home to many theaters, art galleries, historical places and museums.

82. Продолжите фразу из туристического гида по Саранску. Опишите всё, что можно посоветовать туристу в качестве достопримечательностей:

If you’re thinking of visiting Saransk, don’t hesitate any longer! Don’t miss out on any of the wonderful things that Saransk has to offer! …. ….. …..

83. Продолжите фразы:

Five things to do in Saransk are …

Five things I don’t like about Saransk are …