2.6. A) Look at the picture. Which of these things can you see?

A journey scenery a track a tunnel ski resort heights

b) Choose the correct alternatives. Use the picture to help you.

The glacier express

As your train moves (1) under/out of the little railway station at St Moritz, get ready for a day to remember! The journey (2) to/from the ski resort of St Moritz (3) to/from the attractive town of Zermatt is only 290 kilometres, but on the way it passes (4) over/through some of the most beautiful scenery in Europe.

During its journey the train goes (5) into/through ninety-one tunnels and travels (6) over/past nearly 300 bridges. If you don’t like heights don’t look (7) up/ down when you travel (8) over/under the Oberalp Pas – the track is nearly two thousand metres high!

As you look (9) into/out of the train window you can see some of Switzerland’s most amazing mountains – the train goes (10) past/up mountains like the famous Jungfrau. And as your train comes (11) into/out of the station at Zermatt, if you look (12) down/up you will see the Matterhorn, Switzerland’s highest mountain.

c) Cover the text and use the picture to describe the train journey, using the correct prepositions.

d) Would you like to travel by this train? Why / Why not?

Grammar focus Have to – it is necessary to do this don’t have to - it isn’t necessary to do this can – it’s ok to do this can’t – it isn’t ok to do this

3. Look at all the signs on this page and check any words you don’t know. Which signs might you see:

In the street? In a park? At an airport?

In a hospital? In a museum?

Signs

3.1.Match the signs a-c with the meanings below.

You can ride a bicycle here, but you can’t drive your car. ____

You have to stop. ____ You don’t have to pay in the evening or on Sundays. ____

3.2.Match signs d-m to the sentences below. Complete the sentences with have to, don’t have to, can or can’t.

1.Dogs___________go here.

2. You ___________play football here.

3. You____________take photos.

4. Adults and children over 5_____________pay, but children under 5_____pay.

5. You_________use this toilet.

6.You___________use Visa or Mastercard but you ______use American Express.

7. You___________show your passport.

8. You ____________use a mobile in here.

9. You___________walk on paths, but not the grass.

10. You_____________smoke in this area.

3.3. Follow these directions on the map and see where you end up. There is an example at the beginning (0).

Useful vocabulary

Direction End up Crossroad Tunnel Miss Traffic lights Fork Cul-de-sac Roundabout Immediately T-junction Turn left/right Turn at Turn into Take the first turning on the right/left Go down Go along Keep going Go straight ahead Past Cross the road/the street It is next to the It is near the It is opposite the It is on the left/right Get to

0 You are at station, which is shown by the letter A on the map. Leave the station and turn left. Turn left at the crossroads, go through the tunnel and take the first road on your right. It’s at the end of the road.

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1 You are starting at the station. Can you see it on the map? It’s shown by the letter “A”. Leave the station and turn left. Take the first road on your right. It’s on the left. You can’t miss it.

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2 From here, continue walking to the crossroads. At the crossroads, go straight across and continue walking. It’s on your left, on the corner.

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3 Go back the way you came, and at the crossroads, turn left. Continue keep walking until you find the cul-de-sac. It’s at the end of the cul-de-sac.

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4 Leave the cul-de-sac and turn left. Take the first road on your left and, at the second crossroads, turn right. Keep going until you find a roundabout. Turn left at the roundabout and then immediately right. Follow the road round to your left. It’s at the end of this road.

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5 Go back the way you came until you get to the roundabout, turn and keep walking until you find the second road on your left. Go down this road and take the second road on your right. It’s straight ahead, at the end of the road.

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6 Go back the way you came until you get to the T-junction, turn right and then immediately left. Go through the tunnel and, at the second crossroads, turn right. Go straight ahead and take the first road on your left. At the end of this road, turn right. Keep going until you get to the next T-junction and turn left again. You’ll find it at the end of the second road on your left.

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5. Read and translate the text about London.

LONDON

London, the capital of Great Britain, is one of the largest cities in the world. It’s population is about 8 millions. It is a big port and a major political, industrial, commercial and cultural centre. London stands on the river Thames which flows into the North Sea.

Hundreds of years before our era on the banks of the Thames there was a small settlement called Llyn-din, which was later renamed by the Romans into Londinium. In 1066 William the Conqueror settled in Londinium the capital of Norman Britain and called it London.

Now London is one of the oldest and most interesting cities in the world. Traditionally it is divided into several parts: the City, Westminster, the West End and the East End.

The West End is the richest and most beautiful part of London. It is the symbol of wealth and luxury. The best hotels, shops, restaurants, clubs and theatres are situated there. There are splendid houses and lovely gardens belonging to wealthy people.

The heart of London is the City, it’s financial and business centre. Numerous banks, offices and firms are situated here. There are some famous ancient buildings within the City. The most beautiful of them is St. Paul’s Cathedral, the greatest of English churches. It was built in the 17^th century by Sir Christopher Wren. It took him 35 years. Inside there is a great number of monuments to generals and admirals. Admiral Nelson was buried there among the other great Englishmen.

The Tower of London was founded by Julius Caesar and in 1066 rebuilt by William the Conqueror. It served as a fortress and palace. Later kings made it larger and stronger and kept soldiers, weapons, treasures and sometimes prisoners there. Nowadays the Tower is a museum and it is visited by thousands of people. In fact, the Tower today is like a traditional English village. The ravens are the most important residents in it, for, according to the legend, if they ever leave, the Tower will fall and England with it. For nine centuries the Tower has kept watch over London and the river Thames. In front of it the Tower Bridge is situated. It appeared in 1894 and is still in daily use. The Tower bridge regulates a large part of the traffic of the London’s port.

Westminster is the historic and governmental part of London.

Westminster Abbey is a building of great beauty, a church which is closely connected with the English nation for more than 900 years. Coronations and Royal Weddings take place in the Abbey. Many English kings and queens have been crowned there. Westminster Abbey is also famous for its Poets’ Corner. Here are the graves and memorials of the most of the major English poets and some writers. William Shakespeare, Charles Dickens, Rudyard Kipling, Charles Darwin are also buried here.

Across the road from Westminster Abbey is the Westminster Palace or the Houses of Parliament. It is a seat of the British Parliament. This building has two towers: the Victoria Tower with a national flag over it and the Clock Tower with the famous big hour bell Big Ben.

Buckingham Palace is the official residence of the Queen. It is one of London’s most popular historical buildings. When the Queen is in it, the Royal Flag flatters over it. It is interesting for the tourists. The ceremony of the changing of the guard takes place daily at eleven o’clock. A large crowd of people come to see this traditional ceremony.

Trafalgar Square is the geographical centre of London. It was named in memory of Admiral Nelson’s victory in the battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The tall Nelson’s column stands in the middle of the square. Behind Nelson’s Column is the National Gallery, an art gallery where you can find many old masters.

Piccadilly Circus is the centre of night life in the West End. The atmosphere here is very dynamic. Groups of people of all races dressed in their national clothes like to gather around the foot of statue of Eros, the god of love.

One of the greatest tourists’ attractions in London is Hyde Park. It is the largest of London’s parks and is famous for its Speaker’s Corner. People who enjoy a good argument can go to this place of interest where they can listen to people expressing their opinions on a variety of topics.

The East End is the poorest district of London. There are a lot of factories, workshops and docks here. The buildings are rather unattractive, but now changing because of very expensive housing. The East End is densely populated by working class families.

Visit London one day and you’ll never forget this journey!

Vocabulary to the following dialogues: 1.accompany smb – сопровождать кого-либо 2.I know my way about. – Я не заблужусь; я здесь хорошо ориентируюсь. 3.It is a ten minutes’ walk from here. – Это в десяти минутах ходьбы отсюда; здесь недалеко пешком. 4.Is the Tower far from here? – Тауэр далеко отсюда? 5.Am I right for... ? – Я правильно иду к... ? 6.in the opposite direction – в противоположном направлении 7.How do I get to... ? – Как мне добраться до... ? 8.Which is the shortest way to...? – Как быстрее пройти/проехать к...? 9.near here – здесь поблизости 10.block – квартал (городской) 11.turn (round) the corner – повернуть за угол 12.Does this bus go to ... ? – Этот автобус идет до/к... ? 13.take the underground/a bus/a taxi (from ... to ...) – поехать на метро/автобусе/такси (от... до...) 14.change at... – делать пересадку в ... 15.Is there a bus from here to ... ? – Отсюда можно доехать (на автобусе) до .? 16.Will this bus take me to ... – Я доеду до... на этом автобусе? 17.We shall (not) make it. – Мы (не) успеем. 18.I don’t know which way to turn. – He знаю, куда идти (букв., перен.). 19.He would know. – Он-то (уж) знает/скажет. 20.miss one’s stop – пропустить/проехать свою остановку 21.to go by bus( trolleybus) - ехать на автобусе

22.take a bus – поехать на автобусе

23.change a bus – пересесть

24.go on foot – идти пешком

25.rush hours – час пик

26.Go straight as far as the first turning to the right. – идите до первого поворота направо.

27.Ask the conductor to put you down in …street. – попросите кондуктор высадить вас на улице…

28.It's just two steps from here. – это в двух шагах отсюда.

29.I'm afraid it's a long way from here. – боюсь, что это далеко отсюда.

30.It's just round the corner. – это прямо за углом.

31.Go straight ahead till you come to… - идите прямо, пока не дойдете до…

32.All fares, please. – оплатите проезд.

33.Are you getting off at the next stop? – вы выходите на следующей остановке?

Exercise 5.1. Read the dialogues and act out some of them.

I “Shall I accompany you?” “No, thanks. I know my way about. Besides, Downing Street is quite near, isn’t it?” “Yes. It’s a short walk.”

II “Is the Tower far from here?”  “Yes, rather far. You’d better take bus.”

III “Am I right for Queen Victoria’s Memorials?”  “No, it’s in the opposite direction.”

IV “Excuse me, officer, how do I get to the Stock Exchange?”  “Go down the street, pass the traffic lights and take the turning on the right.”

V “Which is the shortest way to Piccadilly Circus?” “Go up the street, turn to the left, and then go straight ahead.”

VI “Is there a public telephone near here?” “Yes, two blocks down the street, at the Post Office.”

VII “Excuse me, where’s the nearest bus stop?” “Turn round the corner and there it is, at Victoria Station.”

VIII “Does this bus go to Trafalgar Square?” “No. Take the underground, it’s the best way.”

IX “Will this bus take me to Times Square?” “No, it won’t. You’ll have to change at 23rd Street.”

X “Is there a bus from here to Columbia University?” “I suppose so. But let’s take a cab, otherwise we shan’t make it.”

XI “The map is not good. I don’t know which way to turn.” “There’s a policeman over there. Ask him. He would know.”

IX. Think of a place to visit in Tyumen, advice a tourist to visit it, give the reason of your choice and explain how to get there.