Английский язык для делового общения в сфере туризма и гостеприимства. Учебное пособие

Bath first became important as Roman city. The hot water of the Roman Bath was as popular then as it is today.

Tourists to the city will find many other pleasant things to do. A boat trip on the River Avon will give you time to admire one of England`s most beautiful and elegant cities.

1)What means of transportation do visitors to Britain usually use?

2)What tickets are available for those who prefer rail travel?

3)What types of accommodation can be found in every city?

4)What is Bath famous for?

5)When did Bath appear?

19. Act the dialogue:

I say, Mike, what are your plans for today?

Nothing special. Why?

I want you to show me round. You have been living in New York for almost eight years, so you know better what is worth seeing.

All right. You`ll come for a ride with me and I`ll show you some of the sights.

It will be very kind of you.

So we can start from Washington Square and go along Fifth Avenue. We shall pass Greenwich Village and Union Square.

The only thing I know is that Fifth Avenue is the place where very rich people live.

That`s right. Do you know what Times Square is famous for?

No Idea.

It`s famous for its theatres and movies. If you are interested in skyscrapers you should pay attention to the Empire State Building though it is not the tallest building any longer.

There must be your famous Central park nearby.

Yes, it is a pleasure ground and besides there are a number of museums there.

We`ll go to the museums tomorrow. Agreed?

Sure, now I want you to see Park Avenue which is a fashionable residential section of the city. It`s on the opposite side of Central Park from Broadway.

I hear the Erick Museum and the famous Metropolitan Museum are

there.

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That`s right. Do you want to watch a game of baseball?

Yes, I do.

In that case I`ll take you to the Stadium. Tomorrow I`ll show you some other sights: Rockefeller Center Radio City, George Washington Bridge and Bronx Zoological Gardens.

I`m looking forward to visiting those places.

20. Act the dialogue. A boat trip.

The boat sails in fifteen minutes.

Let`s hurry and find good seats. The boat is filling up very rapidly.

What is the seating capacity of the boat?

It accommodates 100 passengers.

Do you think there will be so many people on the boat today?

Yes, these boats are often filled to capacity on a nice day such as this.

The weather turned out so beautiful. Where shall we sit?

I suggest we go on the upper deck. We will have more fun there.

If it gets cold, we can go downstairs. Let`s take these seats before somebody else does.

Where are we going?

To Greenwich. We arrive at one o`clock.

At what time does the boat leave Greenwich on the return trip?

At half past four. That gives us a half hours to spend there.

Does the boat go back the same day?

Yes, it does. We should arrive back at Westminster about eight o`clock.

We never go to bed before eleven o`clock, so it won`t be too late for us.

There goes the whistle. We are off on a pleasant trip.

The trip is delightful. I am sorry. I didn`t know of the trip yesterday. Otherwise, I would have prepared some delicious sandwiches to take along.

It doesn`t matter. The food served on the boat is wholesome and the prices are reasonable.

Really? What a pleasant surprise!

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21. Read the text and do the exercises to it: Tourism in the Rostov Region

The Rostov Region is a unique area of the Russian Federation. It is often called the Land of the Still Don Waters. It means a lot of gardens and endless steppe scopes, mines, seas and channels. It has a wide range of cultural institutions. There are 7 professional theaters, a philharmonic, a circus and more than 73 historical, architectural and archeological monuments, which are of a great potential for the organization of different tour packages for the guests of the Don Land. The boom of tourism in the Rostov Region started in 1970-1980.

Now there are more than 130 registered tourist companies. Ten Universities and their branches, several High School establishments are the suppliers of the highly educated and trained staff for the tourism market of the South Russian Region. More than 10 000 people are employed in the service sphere of the tourist industry. They provide services for local population and receive inland and foreign tourists. The tourists` arrival are estimated as follows: inland tourism – 236 000 people, outbound tourism – 19 300 people.

The leading companies are as follows: "Rostov–Tourist", CJSC "Sputnik", OJSC "Intourist in Rostov-on-Don", "Pink Elephant", "Rostov–Tour", "Alpha Don Tour", "Rossintour" etc. They developed interesting tours and excursions such as: archeological, ethnographical, literary tours etc. The recognized tourist centers of the region remain the following cities and districts: Rostov-on-Don, Novocherkassk, Azov, Taganrog, as well as Aksai, Azov, Ust-Donetsk, Byelaya Kalitva and Sholokhov districts.

The Don Land is known for its international festivals and scientific conferences. Youth Theatre Festival "Minifest", Tchekhovs’ Drama Festivals in Taganrog, "Sholokhov’s Spring" Festival, famous Youth festivals "Vdohnovenije" and "Don Big Prize" are being held in the Rostov Region and became a tradition.

The Rostov Region has a necessary tourism infrastructure for those who are fond of active holidays with hunting, fishing and horse riding. Sports camps, fishing and hunting reserves, unique professional inbound packages will make one`s holiday the most memorable one. 27 reserves of various significance and status are located in 16 districts of the Rostov Region. The hunting and fishing huts are well equipped, as well as up-to-date sporting and fishing bases are built.

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River boat cruises are popular among the guests of the Rostov Region. The Azov Sea, the river Don with its multiple inflows, as well as the lake Manytch-Goodilo create excellent conditions for amateur and sporting fishing. The horse-riding tours are of particular interest for amateurs and professionals. Tourists can follow the riding routes on pedigree "Donchaks", the horses of Budyonovskiy and Don Races.

The Rostov Region provides excellent opportunities to restore one's health and to have full rest. Sanatoriums, boarding houses and rest homes provide a wide range of the most advanced medical treatment and dispose all conditions required for diverse and cognitive rest. They offer the treatment of the respiratory organs, the diseases of the cardiovascular system, the central nervous system etc. There are also sanatoriums for the general therapeutic treatment. Numerous boarding houses and rest homes located on the Azov seashore and on the banks of the river Don attract holiday-makers with their low prices, high service level, beautiful spacious parks and clear water.

Thanks to favourable geographic location and growth of business contacts, business tourism is the priority in the development of the South Federal Area. In 2003 the number of tourists visiting the Rostov Region has increased by 26%. OJSC «Intourist» in Rostov-on-Don» is the leader of the regional market of hotel and congress services, business and information center of the Rostov Region.

Since May the 15th, 2002 Ministry of Economic Development of

Russia delegated the Travel Agencies’ Licensing Rights to the Ministry for

Physical Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Rostov Region. Ministry officially supports the promotion policy for attracting more visitors to the Don Land:

1)conduction of International, Russian and Regional Tourism Fairs, organization of familiarization trips, inbound and outbound tourism, seminars, work shops;

2)development of new tour packages;

3)publishing of information and analytical press releases in local, Russian and International mass media;

4)publishing of theme brochures, guides and catalogues of tourist

routes.

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Task 1. Give answers to these questions:

1.When did the boom of tourism start in the Rostov Region?

2.Why is the Rostov region so attractive for holiday-makers?

3.What kind of tours did the leading tourist companies develop for tourists?

4.What facilities are provided for hunting and fishing tours?

5.What trends does the promotion policy of Ministry of Physical Culture, Sports and Tourism include?

Task 2. Translate into Russian: available resources, uniqueness of the Don nature, to issue licenses, boat and yacht trips, hunting and fishing huts, boarding houses, rest homes, beautiful spacious parks, multiple inflows, water storages, advanced medical treatment, diverse and cognitive rest, therapeutic treatment.

Task 3. Choose an appropriate form of the verb in each sentence:

1.The boom of tourism business in the Rostov Region had started/started in 1970-1980.

2.There will be/is also a wide opportunity to develop literary, cultural, sporting and eventual tours.

3.Tourism is/was the priority in the development of the South Federal

Area.

4.The area of the hunting sectors has amounted/amounts to 186 000 hectares.

5.The hunting and fishing huts were/are well equipped.

Task 4. Fill in the gaps with the prepositions and adverbs:

1.The Don Area enters … the first dozen … the entities … the Russian

Federation.

2.… … 10 000 people are employed … the service sphere … the tourist's branch.

3.They provide tourist's services … local population and receive inland and foreign tourists.

4.Traditional Don`s cordiality and hospitality, delicious Cossacks` cuisine, traditions … wine making will make the journey … the area the … unforgettable one.

5.Business tourism is the priority … the development … the South

Federal Area.

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Task 5. Sum up what you have learned about:

1)the development of the inbound tourism;

2)kinds of tours in the Rostov region;

3)tourism infrastructure for hunting and fishing;

4)opportunities to restore one's health;

5)the promotion policy for attracting visitors to the Don Land.

22.Read the text and do the exercises to it:

Rostov-on-Don

Rostov-on-Don is the capital and administrative, cultural, industrial, scientific and financial center of the South-Federation district. Rostov stands on border line between Europe and Asia and you can move from Europe to Asia if you cross the bridge over the river Don. The population of Rostov- on-Don is 1.3 millions people, its territory is 354 sq. km.

It is the centre of transportation arteries and has outlets to the seas – the Black, Azov and Caspian. Rostov-on-Don is a large railway and road station and has an airport and river port. It is called "the gates of the Caucasus", as well as "the port of the five seas". The city has direct contacts with all European parts of the CIS, the Caucasus, the Middle East and the Mediterranean.

Rostov-on-Don was founded in 1749 by the edict of the empress Elisabeth, the daughter of Peter the First at the right, higher bank of the river Don and at first it was meant to be a fortress. The St. Dmitry Rostovsky fortress constructed in 1761 encircled this custom.

Rostov received its name under the resolution of the Tzar Alexander I. Another independent city grew and developed not far from Rostov – Nakhichevan. It was founded by the Crimean Armenians in 1779. These two cities were joined together into one city Rostov-on-Don in 1929.

The city has rich cultural traditions. Here Moussorgsky gave concerts, the great Russian actor Mikhail Schepkin played in the theatre. The whole world knows that the Nobel prize-winner Alexander Solzhenitsyn has graduated from the Rostov State University. Among the famous names who hailed originally from Rostov are the outstanding doctor N. Bogoraz, the composer M. Gnesin, the explorer of the Arctic seas Georgy Sedov and others.

The works of many writers from the Don Area: Sholokhov, Zakrutkin, Kalinin and others have won the affections of readers far beyond the borders

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of Russia. The Rostov Museum of Fine Arts is rich in exhibits, including some genuine works by such masters of Russian painting as Repin, Surikov, Perov and Levitan.

There are more than 20 temples, 6 theatres, 7 museums, hippodrome, more than 50 restaurants, 10 casinos and many night clubs. The most famous of them are the Drama Theatre named after Maxim Gorky, the Musical Comedy Theatre, the Theatre of Young Spectators and the Puppet Theatre. The Regional Philharmonic Society, the Circus and the Race Course are the pride of Rostov.

Rostov Zoo was opened in 1927 and it is the second biggest Zoo in Russia and all over the world. A lot of excursions and tours, festivals, exhibitions, races and cruises are organized in Rostov. Famous Russian river-to-sea-going motor vessels now make regular runs from Rostov to many Mediterranean ports. Smooth waters of the river Don are ruffled by modern motor vessels, speedy Raketa hovercrafts and Meteo hydrofoils, tugboats, motorized barges and yachts.

Rostov has twin-cities relations with Glasgow (Great Britain), Dortmund (Germany), Leman (France), Pleven (Bulgaria) and some other cities. Almost every month a delegation from one of them visits Rostov in order to promote economic and cultural relations.

All visitors of Rostov-on-Don mark its charm and special hospitality of Rostovites who really love and take care of their city.

Task 1. Give answers to these questions:

1.Where is Rostov-on-Don located?

2.When was Rostov-on-Don founded?

3.What cultural traditions has the city?

4.What exhibits does the Rostov Museum of Fine Arts include?

5.What cities has Rostov economic and cultural relations with?

Task 2. Translate into Russian: transportation arteries, explorer of the Arctic seas, the affections of readers, the Theatre of Young Spectators, the Puppet Theatre, hippodrome, river-to-sea-going motor vessels, motor vessels, speedy Raketa hovercrafts, Meteo hydrofoils, tug-boats, motorized barges.

Task 3. Choose an appropriate form of the verb in each sentence:

1.It is/was meant to be a fortress.

2.Rostov had received/received its name under the resolution of the Tsar Alexander I.

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3.The whole world knows/knew that the Nobel prize-winner Alexander Solzhenitsyn graduates/has graduated from the Rostov State University.

4.Almost every month a delegation from one of them visited/visits Rostov.

5.Among the famous names that had hailed/ hailed originally from

Rostov were/are the outstanding doctor N. Bogoraz, the composer M. Gnesin, the explorer of the Arctic seas Georgy Sedov and others.

Task 4. Fill in the gaps with the prepositions and adverbs:

1)You can move … Europe to Asia … you cross the bridge … the river

Don.

2)The city has direct contacts … all European parts … the CIS.

3)Rostov received its name … the resolution … Tsar Alexander I.

4)… every month a delegation … one … them visits Rostov … order to promote economic and cultural relations.

5)The Rostov Museum … Fine Arts is rich … exhibits, including some genuine works … such masters … Russian painting as Repin, Surikov,

Perov and Levitan.

Task 5. Sum up what you have learned about:

1)history of the foundation of Rostov;

2)famous people of Rostov;

3)cultural traditions in Rostov;

4)writers from the Don Area;

5)excursions, tours in Rostov.

23. Read the text and do the exercises to it: Tanais

Tanais is the world known historical and archaeological memorial museum-reserve of antique civilization. It is located in the open air near the small village Nedvigovka of Myasnikovsky region on the territory of Rostov region. Tanais received its name from the river it was situated on (of the same name, now called the Don).

The museum-reserve acquaints tourists with the history, mode of life and culture of the most northern ancient colony. Tanais was founded by Bosporus Greeks in the III century B.C. and existed right up to the 4th century A.D. In the course of many centuries Tanais has been a large economical, political and cultural centre of Podonje-Priazovje. The trade in the period from the 3rd to the 1st centuries B.C. was held on the basis of

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non-monetary interchange of goods. Most of money found in the strata of the town date from the 1st century A.D.

Wine, oil, crockery, red-lacquered crockery and the glassware of Roman production and jewelry were imported into Tanais; products of agriculture and cattle-breeding exported from it. It is very likely that the slaves were exported as well. The inhabitants also took up fishery and hunting except trading. Thanks to remoteness from the main centers of the Kingdom of the Bosporus Tanais was relatively independent. At the beginning of the 5th century A.D. Tanais went to ruin.

The main part of the museum-reserve is represented by the districts of the ancient town discovered by the excavations. Its excavations are continued today by Russian, German and Polish archaeologists. The excavations of the central square of this town and the museum exhibits: Greek earthen vessels, amphora, pifoses, weaponry of the nomad warriors, jewelry, pottery and coins are of great interest and scientific value. Many of these exhibits have no analogues. Expositions reflect the history of Tanais and the neighboring settlements. The buildings in the town are mainly made of stone and have typically Greek elements of construction.

The building of the museum includes 5 halls, total area of which is 200.5 square kilometers. It is possible to purchase certain souvenirs made from ceramics by the museum craftsmen. The excursionists may take part in handicraft trainings: weaving on ancient loom, grain milling, modeling earthen items on the potters' wheel as well, as to compete in bow and arbalest shooting.

Task 1. Give answers to these questions:

1.When was Tanais founded?

2.What kind of settlements was Tanais from the 3rd to the 1st centuries B.C.?

3.What can tourists see in the main part of the museum-reserve?

4.What do exhibits of Tanais Museum reflect?

5.Who continues excavations today?

Task 2. Translate into Russian: northern ancient colony, nonmonetary interchange of goods, red-lacquered crockery, the glassware of Roman production, excavations, Greek earthen vessels, amphora, pifoses, weaving on ancient loom, grain milling.

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Task 3. Choose an appropriate form of the verb in each sentence:

1.Tanais had received/received its name from the river it is/was situated on.

2.In the course of many centuries Tanais has been/was a large economical, political and cultural centre of Podonje-Priazovje.

3.The inhabitants also has taken/took up fishery and hunting except trading.

4.Many of these exhibits had/have no analogues.

5.The buildings in the town are/were mainly made of stone and have had/have typically Greek elements of construction.

Task 4. Fill in the gaps with the prepositions and adverbs:

1.Tanais is situated … the small village Nedvigovka … Myasnikovsky

region.

2.… the beginning … the 5th century A.D. Tanais went to ruin.

3.Thanks to remoteness … the main centres … the Kingdom … the Bosporus Tanais was … independent.

4.The main part … the museum-reserve is represented … the districts

…the ancient town discovered … the excavations.

5.It is possible to purchase certain souvenirs made … ceramics … the museum craftsmen.

Task 5. Sum up what you have learned about:

1)the foundation of Tanais;

2)political and cultural centre of Podonje-Priazovje;

3)import and export of products in Tanais;

4)the excavations of the central square of the museum-reserve;

5)the exhibits of the museum-reserve.

24.Read the text and do the exercises to it: Ethnographical tours

1. Stanitsa Razdorskaya and Khutor Pukhlyakovsky

Stanitsa Razdorskaya is located in two-hours drive from Rostov-on- Don in Ust-Donetsky Region. Razdorsk was the first Cossacks’ military center and their capital in the XVI-XVII centuries.

Ancient people of different cultures – Stone age, Bronze Age, Iron Age and Middle Ages left the traces of their civilization in these places. A lot of legends and myths, historical events are connected with this small town. From ancient times local people cultivated grapes and made wine. There is a museum of viticulture and wine making where tourists can taste Don wine and visit a picture gallery.

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