Lesson 3

TRAVEL BROADENS THE MIND

Activity 1. “I should go on a trip” (see above)and being bitten by the travel bug.

Step 1. Have a look at the following quotes. Would you agree with them? To what extent?Why (not)?

Step 2. Ask your partner if he/she is a person who can easily be bitten by the travel bug. Put down his/her views.

Step 3. Report them to the class.

Activity 2. Meeting and living up to expectations.

Step 1. Have a look at the following set of pictures and say what they have in common. Do you think expectations while travelling heighten the joy of travelling?

Step 2. Discuss with your partner if expectations ALWAYS play a positive role in travelling. Put down your ideas. Use the pictures as a prompt.

Strep 3. Report them to the class. What ideas were the most common?

Activity 3. Travel nerves and holiday fever.

Step 1. Look at the cat in the picture. How can you characterise him and his desire to travel?(the prompt: Activity 1)

Step 2. What has he already done? Does he have travel nerves or holiday fever now? Why do you think so?

Step 3. What about you and your partner? Discuss when exactly you start packing and in what mood you usually are while doing it. What and how do you feel then? Put down your ideas.

Step 4. Present them to the class.

Activity 4. “Every journey gives you its own” (a Libyan Proverb).

Step 1. Why do you think people visit these places? Make up sentences using the words given below. Discuss in pairs and report your partner’s ideas back to the class. Use the word combinations below.

soothing and comfortable pastoral view clean, tranquil and relaxing atmosphere closeness to nature twittering of birds the breathtaking sight of the rising sun enjoy the cozy ambience of the family stunningly beautiful architecture hiking to enjoy the incredible variety of wildlife memorable experience breath-taking scenery	gorgeous scenery spectacular, stupendous view gain new experiences admire huge cliffs stroll along the boardwalk lounge on the beach getting a tan splash in the surf amusement parks concentration of historical sites historical heritage feature crafts and different selections of souvenirs

Step 2. “Travel ripens a man” (an Iranian Proverb).

With your partner, look at the pictures and guess what countries these places are in. Which of them would/wouldn’t you like to visit and why/why not? Use the prompts given below. Tell the class about your partner’s preferences.

1 2

3 4

5 6

a country where the past meets the future full of contradictions combine tradition and modernity embrace new technologies and aesthetics practice traditional ceremonies see beautiful temples and gardens a vast of amount of architectural treasure a rich and eventful history ancient castles, monasteries and stately mansions a curious mix of the West and the East

hub to an array of beach resorts ancient ruins of the Romans and Greeks the wilderness of the Amazon rainforest hectic and lively metropolises a unique blend of indigenous & European cultures a rocky wilderness and forested hills and valleys waterfalls and a long coastline with fjords experience the midnight sun and Northern lights ancient towered fortifications strong traditions of hospitality & generosity

Step 3. Discuss with your partner what means of transport would/wouldn’t you prefer to travel by (car, bus (coach), train, airplane, boat) to the countries mentioned in Step 2 and why/why not? Use the prompts given below. Tell the class about your partner’s preferences.

advantages	disadvantages
reach the destination as fast as you can go anywhere you want sit comfortably have speed, comfort, and pleasure watch a view of a whole countryside meet and speak to a lot of people get a good rest have some privacy move around eat in the dining car have safe and secure journey	stick in a traffic jam be sick hear noise have a high risk of accident be very costly get tired sleep uncomfortably be slow be unreliable

Activity 5. Travelling by air

Step 1. Discuss in pairs whether you like travelling by air or not and why? Give your reasons. Use the prompts given in the previous activity as well as the objections given below.

1. The risk is too great — one always hears of air crashes.

2. Modern airplanes are often hijacked.

3. Flying is too expensive.

4. Planes are too fast and you don’t have time enough to acclimatize yourself to new surroundings and climate.

5. You can’t see anything but clouds while travelling.

6. You get airsick.

7. It is difficult to get air tickets at the height of the summer season.

Step 2. How to book a flight online. Work in pairs. Your partner’s acquaintance wants to book a flight online, however, this will be his first experience, so he doesn’t know how to do it. Read the hints (App. 1) together and decide on which of them to give him as a piece of advice. Use your own experience as well.

Step 3. When you are at an airport you have to be prepared to answer certain questions and go through various checks. There are also several new words you might hear, such as: check-in, security check, boarding pass and so on. Here are some words and phrases that you may hear, or have to say, while you are at the airport.

Identity proof - This is your identification. It could be your passport, your social security card, your driver’s license (BrE: driving licence ) etc.

Boarding pass - This is the pass that allows you to board the aircraft. You usually get it from the check-in counter, but sometimes you might also get it online by checking in online.

Security check - It’s the process when you and your baggage are checked to make sure you are not carrying any prohibited items onto the airplane.

Frisking - When a security officer searches a person by passing his/her hands quickly over clothes or through pockets.

Check-in - During the check-in, you register at the airline counter, submit your luggage and get your boarding pass which allows you to board or get onto the aircraft.

Check-in counter - The counters or tables where the airline staff are available to process your check-in request.

Check-in baggage - This is the baggage you give to the airline staff. This baggage is carried into the cargo hold.

Cabin baggage or Carry-on baggage - This is the baggage you are allowed to carry onto the aircraft.

Cargo hold - This is the place where all the check-in baggage is stored.

Security tag - To identify that the baggage has been checked at the security check, a tag is added to the hand-baggage. This is a security tag.

Window seat - This is the seat next to the window and you can look outside the aircraft through it.

Aisle seat - This is the seat next to the gallery inside the aircraft. It makes it easier to move around.

Overhead bin - This is an area above the seats where you can store your cabin baggage.

Flight attendants - Also called air attendants or sometimes air hostesses. They are airline employees whose job is to take care of the passengers during the flight.

Step 4. Listen to the dialogues (Rec. 3) and say where the people are, then name the stages of the procedures they are going through. Discuss in pairs the procedure of the registration of passengers and their luggage at the airport using as many words from the previous step as possible.

Activity 6. Travelling by railway Step 1. A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step (Lao Tzu). Use the following phrases to make up your own dialogues to book / return/ exchange/ cancel the tickets. One of you will be an airport personnel representative and the other – a customer.

to get tickets on the day of the train`s departure

to book a (single, return, a round-trip, a one-way) ticket in advance

first-class ticket for a day train

to take a slow train (fast train, express)

to take a lower (upper) berth

carriage, compartment

to find the car number and the seat number on the ticket

change the date on the return journey

Is it possible to change my ticket?

My voyage’s been cancelled and I'd like to reschedule.

Could you tell me the times of trains to ..., please?

Do I need to change?

How long does it take to get there?

Is there a buffet service on the train?

Step 2. In the compartment. Read the dialogue and guess what questions the passenger asked the conductor.

– Hello. Can I have your ticket, please?

– Sure. Here you are.

– Thank you. Is everything OK in here? Are you comfortable?

– Yes, it’s very nice. It’s getting a bit stuffy in the compartment. ____________________?

– Well. You can while the train is still on the platform. But when the train leaves you should close it. Don’t worry the air conditioning system will be on.

– Fine. ___________________?

– What would you like: tea or coffee?

– I’d like some tea with lemon, please. And don’t forget the sugar.

– I can also offer you mineral water, chips, biscuits and pastry.

– I think some biscuits would be fine with my tea.___________________?

– Yes, there are some English ones.

– Great. I guess I’ll do that a bit later. Thanks. ___________________?

– At 8.15. I will wake you up at 7.15.

– Very well. I’d like to make my bed and have a rest. By the way, ___________________?

– I’ll bring it in 5 minutes. Have a nice trip!

– Thank you very much!

Step 3. Work in pairs. One of you is the conductor and the other is the passenger. The passenger states the possible problems in the compartment whereas the conductor tries to solve them. Use the phrases from the previous step.

Activity 7. Travelling by bus

Step 1. Read the instructions on how to stay comfortable when traveling by bus. Fill in the gaps, using the correct words given in brackets (in bold and italics).

How to Stay Comfortable When Travelling by Bus

I. Check the bus (1) ____ahead of time so you will know (2) ____the trip will take and where the (3) ____ will be. (a - how long, b - stops, c - route)

II. Pack a small bag (1) with ____ to take on the bus with you. (2) ____snacks, drinks and activities (3) ____ the time. (a - bring, b - to pass, c - items)

III. Dress in layers or bring (1) ____with you. The temperature on public transportation is always (2) ____and at least you will have a way to stay (3) ____ if it is chilly. (a - unpredictable , b - a blanket, c - warm)

IV. If you are (1) ____ a long distance, there will be (2) ____every two or three (3) ____. It's a good idea to get out and (4) ____at the stops even if you do not feel like it. It helps make the overall trip more (5) ____. (a - hours, b - stops, c – traveling, d - enjoyable, e - stretch)

V. (1) ____ your things before reaching your (2) ____. You will have more time and less (3) ____ of missing something in the (4) ____ of people standing up and (5) ____off the bus. (a - chance, b – confusion, c – gather, d – getting, e – destination)

Step 2. Discuss in pairs whether you agree or disagree with this advice and add your own ideas about travelling by bus.

Activity 8. Travelling by sea

Step 1.“Smell the sea, and feel the sky, let your soul and spirit fly” (Van Morrison). Ask each other which of the following types of boats you would/would not prefer when travelling by sea and why/why not? Try to use as many words given below them as possible.

Types of boats

hovercraft	судно на повітряній подушці
yacht	яхта
cruise ship (liner)	круїзний корабель (лайнер)
cruiser (cabin) boat	комфортабельний (каютний) катер
ferry	паром

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harbour	гавань, порт
life belt	рятувальний круг
life jacket	рятувальний жилет
lifeboat	рятувальна шлюпка
port	порт
porthole	ілюмінатор
rough sea	шторм
seasick	морська хвороба
to disembark	висаджувати(ся) на берег
to embark	сідати на корабель
to sail	плисти
calm sea	штиль
crew	команда
crossing	переправа
deck	палуба
cabin	каюта

Step 2. You’ve received an e-mail from a friend of yours in which he shares his ideas about travelling by sea. Read them and discuss in pairs which of them you agree and disagree with and why?

Hi, Mark!

You asked me what I think about travelling by sea. Here are some ideas about it.

Today more and more people enjoy travelling by sea. No doubt, it is the most pleasant means of travelling. I mean travelling by an ocean liner, which combines comfort and speed. You feel as if you were walking on good solid ground when on board a big liner.

You can enjoy fresh sea air, the sights of the sea and the sky. No matter what the sea might be – calm or stormy, you feel comfortable and safe on board a big liner. But smaller ships are less comfortable, and in rough seas many passengers will be most

unhappy. They get sea-sick, and then travelling by sea becomes a real torture for them, don’t you agree?

Besides, if you have made up your mind to travel by sea you should book a passage on board a modern liner. These liners are real floating cities with all modern conveniences and a wide choice of sport and entertainment facilities. Every modern liner has a number of decks with all sorts of names, such as “the promenade deck”, “the sun deck”, etc. There are passenger cabins above and below deck. A cabin looks very much like a compartment of a railroad sleeping-car, but the windows are different. In a cabin they are known as portholes.

Of course, you needn't worry about your meals on board a modern liner. Restaurants will take care of you. In short, if you are not sea-sick, the voyage will give you many moments of pleasure.

Hope you agree with me. Drop me a line.

Lots of love,

Peter.

Activity 9. At a hotel. One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things (Henry Miller, an American writer)

Step 1. When staying at a hotel you can see these signs. Be sure you understand their meaning. Discuss in pairs why the owner has put them up at his hotel.

Step 2. Listen to the dialogues (Rec. 4) and say if the following statements are true or false. In case they are false, give the right answer.

1. Brian Mitchell is going to check in at the moment.

2. He wants to stay in a single room.

3. He has already decided how long he is going to stay.

4. He is going to pay cash for the room.

5. He has to pay for the room before checking in.

6. The time of checking out is 11 o’clock in the morning.

7. A room service is not available in the afternoon.

8. He can make an order only by telephone.

Step 3. One of you is the guest, the other is the receptionist at the hotel. Talk to each other. Use the previous step as a prompt.

Step 4. The first step towards the solution to any problem is optimism. Here are some problems you can have when staying at a hotel. Work in pairs and try to solve them: student A is a receptionist, student B is a guest.

1. The fan in the center of the ceiling does not work.

2. The light bulbs have burned out.

3. The plumbing traps are missing on the sink or shower drains.

4. WIFI or internet access is only in common areas, or you need to pay.

5. The staff steal when cleaning the room.

6. No security box is big enough for a computer or a camera.

7. There are no mosquito nets on the windows.

8. The housecleaning (personnel) ignores the sign and cleans the room when the sign posted reads “Do not disturb”.

9. The remote control does not work.

10. The room is not cleaned and the bedsheets are not changed.

Activity 10. Couchsurfing – a friend or a foe?

Step 1. Brainstorm (with your groupmates) what you know about couchsurfing.

Step 2. Read the text (Appendix 1) and discuss in pairs what new facts you found out about it. Use your translators or dictionaries to find out the meaning of unknown words.

Home task 1. Read the phrases below and say (1) what type of travelling is meant in each of the statements, (2) what the missing words are, (3) whether the speaker likes or not this type of travelling and why.

1. Speaker 1 – ... is directly affected by any weather changes, which create wind or cause large waves. As a result, the voyage sometimes becomes dangerous.

2. Speaker 2 – ... has to be closely navigated to avoid any dangerous rock formations or ice flow, while ... has fewer such dangers.

3. Speaker 3 – ... is a solution for those with airplane fear. And it's cheaper to transport cargo with ... than byair.

4. Speaker 4 – I dislike the whole ... procedure – from the ... to the check in queues and the flight itself.

5. Speaker 5 – Travelling by ... is the most fun, especially when you can get out of the ... and swim in the water!

6. Speaker 6 – I still prefer to avoid ... . I was once on ... , when we were ordered to turn back because someone had phoned the ...to say he had placed a bomb aboard (luckily, he hadn't!).

7. Speaker 7 – It's okay to travel by ... . But ... frightens me with its sharks, catastrophes. Everyone still remembers Titanic!

8. Speaker 8 – ... has to be preferable, in my opinion. At least you can walk about and enjoy the facilities and even escape anyone who annoys you.

Home task 2. “Lost and found”.

Step 1. Have a look at the following picture and say what is happening and how everybody feels there. Put down your ideas as you’ll have to present them in class.

Step 2. Have you ever lost your way while travelling? How did you feel about that? Can you recollect what you did and how you managed to find a way out? What phrases did you use to ask the way? What phrases did you hear? Make a list. Present it in class and reproduce the dialogues according to your lists.

LESSON 4

D OING THE SHOPPING