Easy English (начальный этап обучения). Учебно-методическое пособие для студентов младших курсов средних специальных учебных заведений

tickets, the hungry and thirsty ones hurrying to the refreshment rooms before the train starts.

Peter

For me there is no travel so fine as by boat. I love to feel the deck of the boat under my feet, to see the rise and fall of the waves, to feel the fresh sea wind blowing in my face and hear the cry of the sea-gulls. And what excitement, too, there is in coming into the harbour and seeing round us all the ships, steamers, cargo-ships, sailing ships, rowing boats.

Herbert

I prefer travelling by car, because it gives the freedom of movement. You can stop whenever you want and wherever you want just to admire the beauty of nature. Travelling by car opens plenty of opportunities from the comfort of your seat. It is fast and comfortable. You don’t have to wait for the right time, as you do with public transport. You have enough privacy and you don’t have to share space with strangers. You can listen to your favourite music or radio channel. You can park wherever you need, which is impossible when travelling by train or plane. I hope to buy my own car when I’m older.

Vocabulary

Quick – быстрый

Dust – пыль

Dirt – грязь

Change from train to steamer – пересесть с поезда на пароход Thrilling – волнующий, захватывающий

Pleasure – удовольствие

Railway carriage – вагон

A splendid view – великолепный вид

Movement – движение Excitement – волнение

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Joy – веселье

To shout – выкрикивать

Porter – носильщик, грузчик

Luggage – багаж

Crowd – толпа

Booking office – билетная касса

Thirsty – испытывающий жажду

Refreshment room – буфет (на вокзале)

To rise – подниматься

Wave – волнa

Wind – ветер

To blow – дуть

Sea-gull – морская чайка

Harbour – гавань

Cargo-ship – грузовое судно

Sailing ship – парусное судно, парусник

Rowing boat – гребная шлюпка

Movement – движение, передвижение

To admire – любоваться, восхищаться

Plenty of – много

Opportunity – возможность, удобный случай

Privacy – уединение

To share – делить(ся)

Space – пространство, место

Wherever – где бы ни

Complete the table!

Travelling by ship

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Use the following phrases:

It’s very exciting.

It’s quicker than any other method.

It’s comfortable.

There is no dust and dirt of a railway or car journey.

You can be airsick.

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During your way you can read books, newspapers, look out of the window, drink tea, communicate with your neighbours or sleep.

It’s convenient.

There is no trouble of changing from train to steamer and then to another train.

It’s a thrilling thing.

With this method of travelling you have speed, comfort and pleasure combined.

You have a splendid view of the whole countryside.

Petrol is getting more and more expensive.

If you are hungry, you can have a meal in the dining-car.

You can take sunbathes, swim in the swimming pool or promenade around the ship visiting different decks.

You can see the country you are passing through.

It’s the most dangerous means of transport.

It’s fast.

If the journey is long, you can have a wonderful bed in a sleeper. You can feel the deck of the boat under your feet.

You can be travelsick.

During the cruise you can leave in comfortable cabins.

You can see only the clouds when you are flying.

You can see the beauty of nature.

You can see the rise and fall of the waves and feel the fresh air. You can be seasick.

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Complete the table!

The means of transport

A submarine, a moped, an airship, a canoe, a rowing boat, a barge, a van, a rocket, a liner, a jeep, a tram, a helicopter, a jet, a double-decker bus, a yacht, a car, a hot air balloon, a bicycle.

Лексика по теме «Путешествие»

Dialogue “We buy tickets”

-I want a one-way ticket to Springfield. When does the next train leave?

-There is a train at four-ten. There is also another at seven-twenty this evening.

-Are they both through trains?

-Yes. The four-ten is a fast train and makes only one stop in New Haven. It arrives in Springfield at nine-thirty. The second is a local train and takes about an hour and a half longer.

-Is there a dining car on both trains?

-There’s a diner on the four-ten. The seven-twenty has just a café. You can get there sandwiches and coffee, drinks, etc.

-What is the price of a ticket?

-A seat on the four-ten will cost you ten pounds. A ticket for the seventwenty is cheaper: it will cost you only six pounds.

-I think I’ll have a ticket for the four-ten. It will be more expensive but

I’ll save time.

-As you like. Here is your ticket.

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- Thank you.

Vocabulary

A carriage – вагон

A slow train – медленный поезд A fast train – быстрый поезд

A non-stopping train – поезд, следующий без остановок A stopping train – поезд, следующий с остановками

Without stopping – без остановок

A local train – местный поезд

A long-distance train – поезд дальнего следования A suburban train – пригородный поезд

A compartment car – купейный вагон

A sleeping car (a sleeper) – спальный вагон A dining car (a diner) – вагон-ресторан

A lower berth – нижняя полка An upper berth – верхняя полка

Bedclothes (bedding) – постельные принадлежности A guard – проводник

To change trains (to make a changing) – делать пересадку

A through train – «прямой» поезд (который доставит вас до места назначения без пересадки)

In advance – заранее

A one-way ticket – билет в один конец

A return ticket – обратный билет («туда и обратно»)

A price – цена To cost – стоить

“What country would you like to visit?”

Choose one country and explain to your partner why you would like to visit it.

France is one of the most beautiful and romantic countries in the world.

It’s the place where many couples try to spend their honeymoon. The

capital of the country is Paris. Its major sights are the Eiffel Tower, the

Cathedral of Notre Dame, the Elysian Fields or the Louvre. Other Parisian

sights include the Triumphal arch, Montmartre – the highest hill in the

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city, Moulin Rouge cabaret, the Temple of Glory – the place where all great men of France are buried, and finally the Sorbonne – one of the largest and most famous universities in the world.

Germany is one of the most interesting and widely visited countries of Europe. It consists of 16 federal lands, and its capital and largest city is Berlin. Tourists love visiting Germany as there is a great number of attractions in every part of the country. Berlin is one of the most fascinating capitals in Europe. Perhaps, the most visited sight of the city is the Brandenburg Gate. The gate was built in the 18th century as the entry to the boulevard of Unter den Linden. Other sights of Berlin are the Reichstag building with its large glass dome, Potsdamer Platz, Treptower Park and many others.

The UK is one of the world’s smallest countries. London is the capital of Great Britain, its political, economic and cultural centre. It's one of the largest cities in the world. London is situated on the river Thames. The city is very old and beautiful. London is divided into several parts: the City, the West End, the East End and Westminster. The City is the oldest part of London, its financial and business centre. The heart of the City is the Stock Exchange. Westminster is the most important part of the capital. It's the administrative centre. The Houses of Parliament, the seat of the British Government, are there. It's a very beautiful building with two towers and a very big clock called Big Ben.

The United States of America is one of the greatest countries in the world. This great country has a lot of mountains, rivers, lakes. The main mountains are the Appalachians and the Cordilleras. The longest rivers are the Mississippi and the Missouri. The main cities are located on the Pacific

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and Atlantic coasts. New-York is the largest city of the country. Other

large cities are San-Francisco, Los-Angeles, Detroit, Chicago, Phoenix and

Dallas. The USA is a country with great holidays, customs and traditions.

It is one of the most beautiful and interesting countries in the world.

Canada is an independent federative state. It is one of the most developed

countries. Canada consists of ten provinces and two territories. It is

situated on the North American continent. In size Canada is the second in

the world after Russia. The capital of Canada is Ottawa, which is situated

on the bank of the Ottawa River. It is famous for its beautiful parks. It is

also known as the city of bridges. Canada is very rich in forest, minerals

and fur-bearing animals. It holds the first place in the world in the amount

of forests.

Vocabulary

Couple – пара (людей) Honeymoon – медовый месяц Major – главный

Sights – достопримечательности

The Eiffel Tower – Эйфелева башня

The Cathedral of Notre Dame – Собор Парижской Богоматери

The Elysian Fields – Елисейские поля The Louvre – Лувр

Triumphal arch – Триумфальная арка

Hill – холм

The Temple of Glory – Храм Славы

To be buried – быть похороненным

Widely – широко

Attraction – зд. достопримечательность Fascinating – потрясающий, удивительный Perhaps – возможно

The Brandenburg Gate – Бранденбургские ворота Entry – проход

Dome – купол

Potsdamer Platz – Потсдамская площадь

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Treptower Park – «Трептов» парк

To be divided into – быть поделенным на что-либо

Several – несколько

Heart – сердце

The Stock Exchange – биржа

The Houses of Parliament – палаты парламента

Building – здание

To be located (to be situated) – быть расположенным

Coast – морское побережье

Size – размер

Bank – берег (реки)

Bridge – мост

Forest – лес

Fur-bearing animals – пушные звери

Hold – занимать

Amount – количество

Topic 8

The British Climate

The British Isles which are surrounded by the ocean have an insular

climate. There are three things that chiefly determine the climate of the

United Kingdom: the position of the islands in the temperate belt; the fact

that the prevailing winds blow from the west and south-west and the warm

current — the Gulf Stream that flows from the Gulf of Mexico along the

western shores of England. All these features make the climate more

moderate, without striking difference between seasons. It is not very cold

in winter and never very hot in summer.

So, the British ports are ice-free and its rivers are not frozen

throughout the year. The weather on the British Isles has a bad reputation.

It is very changeable and fickle. The British say that there is a climate in

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