Vocabualary practice

BLOCK I

1. Put these words and phrases into the following categories: Ship / Plane / Train.

Words / Phrases	Category
	Ship	Plane	Train
express / carriage / ferry / platform / cruise / departure lounge / cabin / ticket inspector / flight / delayed / sail / runway / voyage / land / rails

2. Choose the correct word or phrase to complete these collocations.

1. a school excursion / trip

2. a business trip / journey

3. time off / out work

4. a round-the-world / round-the-earth trip

5. the holiday of a life / lifetime

6. a five-star / five-mark hotel

7. holidaymakers / holidaydoers

3. Match the words and phrases in column A with those in column B.

A	B	Answer
1. suburban train	носій	1.
2. luggage van	валіза	2.
3. voyage	багажний вагон	3.
4. harbor	контрабандист	4.
5. chambermaid	прибуття	5.
6. carriage	проводжати	6.
7. check-in	гавань, порт	7.
8. porter	морська подорож	8.
9. arrival	приміський поїзд	9.
10. suitcase	зареєструватися	10.
11. see off	плацкартний вагон	11.
12. reserved seats	потрапляти під обмеження	12.
13. smuggler	вагон	13.
14. to fall under restrictions	покоївка	14.

4. Give a word or a phrase for the following definition.

1. the part of a ship where passenger cabins are located;

2. a person who meets you at the car of a train;

3. a person who is usually sea-sick;

4. items which are not liable to duty;

5. a person who makes up your room at the hotel;

6. part of the flight when the plane touches the ground;

7. the windows on a ship;

8. a person who helps you with your luggage;

9. the part of a ship where cargo is kept;

10. a person who checks you in at the hotel.

5. Use a word from the box to complete each sentence.

carriage, resort, destination, arrival, cruise, brochure, cabin, platform

1. We were very disappointed when we got there. The hotel had looked so much nicer in the ………… .

2. Bella and Derek are going on a ………….. round the Indian Ocean in the summer.

3. The train leaves at half past three, so I’ll meet you on the ………… at about quarter past.

4. We are pleased to announce the …………. of flight BA 635 from Barcelona.

5. The coach stops in Tamworth, but its final ………….. is Birmingham.

6. We had a tiny ………….. right at the bottom of the ship.

7. Blackpool is a well-known holiday …………… in the north-west of England.

8. I had to walk up the train with my heavily suitcase because I’d got in the wrong ……….

6. Complete each sentence changing a form of the word in brackets.

1. My family runs a hotel, so I’m thinking of studying …………. at college. (TOUR)

2. I find traveling backwards on trains really ………….. , so I always sit facing forward. (COMFORT)

3. We regret to announce that the………… of flight SA121 has been delayed. (ARRIVAL)

4. Teenagers seem to prefer places like Australia to …………….. countries when they go on holiday. (EUROPE)

5. They made an……. at the airport saying that our flight had been delayed. (ANNOUNCE)

6. In these days of mass travel, the ………… between Europe and America seems to be much shorter. (DISTANT)

7. There are a number of reasons for the ……….. in the popularity of Iceland as a holiday destination. (GROW)

8. I’ve always believed that travel …………… the mind. (BROAD)

9. It’s interesting to see what ……..…… differences exist in different parts of the world. (CULTURE)

10. The ……….. of many Pacific islands rely on the money that visitors spend. (INHABIT)

7. Translate the following sentences into English.

1. Потяг запізнюється. Ми не встигаємо на важливу зустріч у центрі міста.

2. Оскільки квитки на пасажирський поїзд були розпродані, ми були змушені їхати в товарному поїзді.

3. Перед тим, як літак підніметься в небо, пасажирам необхідно застебнути паски безпеки.

4. Я люблю подорожувати без багажу і тому зазвичай беру із собою тільки необхідні речі.

5. Носій забрав її валізи і вирушив до вокзалу.

6. Провідник перевірив у всіх пасажирів купейного вагону квитки і розніс чай.

7. У переліку речей, що провозять через кордон, є речі, за які потрібно сплачувати мито.

8. Митник перевірив мій паспорт, візу, багаж і дозволив перетнути кордон.

9. Після того, як підняли трап, корабель відплив до Нью-Йорка.

10. Вони плавали на рятувальних кругах протягом доби у відкритому морі, поки їх не підібрав танкер.

11. Вчора в мене зламалася машина і на дачу мені довелося їхати електричкою.

12. У якому аеропорту приземляються літаки з Берліна?

BLOCK II

1. Read the following dialogues.

Calling Your Travel Agent

• Cathai Pacific Airways. Can I help you?

• Yes. I need a flight from Tokyo to New York for Friday. Do you have any seats?

• Let me see. Yes. I have one on the 5:30 flight.

• Five thirty! What’s the check-in time?

• One hour economy. Thirty minutes business class. Will you take that?

• Ni, I won’t get to the airport in time. When will the next flight leave?

• There won’t be another direct flight on Friday. There will be one on Saturday at the same time.

• Fine, I’ll take that.

• Just let me check. Oh, I am sorry. That flight’s full.

*****

On the Ship

• Do you happen to know when our ship is due in Amsterdam?

• According to the timetable we are due there at noon tomorrow, but I think we are one hour late.

• Oh, it doesn’t matter, we’ll catch up.

• The sea has been quite calm since the beginning of the voyage, but I’m afraid the night might bring us a storm.

• There is nothing to be afraid of, I’m sure we’ll come on schedule and have a good landing tomorrow.

• Well, good night, then. I’m going to my cabin now. I feel somewhat sleepy.

• Happy dreams.

*****

At the Customs

• The passport control officer is coming. He will ask you for your passport and visa.

• Here it is. I believe he will ask me about the purpose of my visit.

• That’s right. Besides, he may look through your luggage.

• Do I have to answer all of his questions?

• No doubt, and try to be polite as well.

• I see. I have got a bottle of perfume and a bottle of whiskey. Are they liable to duty?

• I don’t think so. I’ve got a box of liqueur chocolates. It’s duty free.

• I wonder if it’s necessary to declare tobacco.

• There’s 100% duty on it if you exceed 300 gr. Then, you pat the duty. Anyhow as soon as we go through customs our journey will be coming to an end. I’m happy about it as I’m quite exhausted.

*****

• Welcome to Canada. May I see your passport please?

• Sure. Here it is.

• Where are you coming from?

• I’m coming from Seoul, Korea.

• What is the purpose of your visit?

• I'm here on business.

• How long are you planning to stay?

• I'll be staying for three weeks.

• Where will you be staying?

• I’ll be staying at a hotel.

• Have you ever been to Canada before?

• No, this is my first time.

• Do you have anything to declare?

• No, nothing.

• Enjoy your stay.

• Thank you.

*****

• Could you tell me, please, the time of the first morning plane to Frankfurt?

• Yes. The first plane leaves at 8.15.

• Thanks. And can you tell me when it arrives so that I can let my secretary know.

• It arrives at 10.00 but it may be a little late because the weather forecast is bad.

• I see. Do you happen to know the time of the last plane this evening then?

• Well, there’s one at 11.15 but it’s fully booked, I’m afraid.

• Oh, well, I wonder if you’d let me know at my hotel if there’s a cancellation on that fly, I’d be very grateful.

• Yes, sure. I’ll do that for you. What’s your number?

• 3596. Thank you. Now could you tell me how I can get to Leicester Square, please?

*****

• Hello, Helen! You seem to have a lot of luggage with you. Don’t you want a porter for your case?

• I’d rather not. It’s not heavy.

• Going far?

• All the way. I’m going to Manchester.

• Got a sleeper?

• No.

• You ought to have a sleeper going all the way like that. Two nights on a train. It’s no joke.

2. Fill in the right word from the word box.

A Railway Station

to lose tickets, to start, compartment, the lunch basket, has arrived, station, to miss the train, waiting for the train, luggage, the best seat, railway station, passengers, blow their whistles, departure, are banged, the platform, arrive at the destination

Hardly anybody is in the normal state of mind on a ….. . Either one ….. far too early and is irritated by the vast of time involved in ….., or one has left for ….. too late and is afraid to leave ….. behind, or to forget ….., or ….. or ….. altogether. All one’s natural kindness and good manners seem to disappear on the railway station and in a train which is about ….. . One rushes for ….., looks indignantly at ….. who come into the same ….. . As the time of ….. of the train draws nearer, the anxiety increases. Doors ….., guards shout and ….. . everybody shouts out the things that have been said a thousand times, those on ….. beg those on the train to write to them when they ….. .

3. Translate the words in brackets. Render the story in English.

All on Board?

All of us who (подорожувати літаком) probably find reasons to complain about (авіалінії), but it less common for airlines to complain about us! At 2.53 p.m. (рейс 767) was ready to leave for Ibiza and nearly all the passengers were (на борту). At 6.10 p.m. the plane was still on (злітна смуга). Two passengers hadn’t boarded. If people (зареєструватися) but don’t board all the luggage must be unloaded. All the passengers had (зійти з літака) and all of them identified their (багаж). At the end there were two pieces of luggage left. Just then, both missing passengers appeared. “We went to the bar and we had something to drink and a sandwich,” they explained. We had been sitting in the bar for hours! The captain scolded the men severely and the other passengers were very angry with them.

4. Do the traveling crossword.

Across:

1. a long flight causes this

4. short trip for tourists

6. used for transporting clothes

8. form of identification

9. money used in a country

12. proof of payment when travelling

14. visiting places of interest

Down:

2. useful reading for tourists

3. a place to sunbathe

5. without taxes

7. place to stay when travelling

10. bus for tourists

11. necessary to enter some countries

BLOCK III

1. Read the text below and decide which answers (A, B, C, D) best fits each gap.

British Holidaymakers

The traditional British holiday at home is not dead. In fact, it could be making a comeback. Because of worries about traveling abroad, many British people decided to investigate (1) _____ a lot closer to home. Popular (2) _____ such as Brighton in the south and Scarborough or Blackpool in the north have never really lost their (3) _____. However, some seaside towns, which until recently have struggled, are attracting more holidaymakers.

Once they get there, holidaymakers need to be able to get around. While the car is still preferred, the majority of tourists will try at least one other (4) _____ of transport during their holiday. Trains, for instance. Although few people would choose to start their two week break by taking the (5) _____ train, a large number of them will enjoy the luxury of a resorted wooden carriage on one of the many historical (6) _____ in operation around the country. And for those who do make it to the sea, many are tempted by a (7) _____ ride to nearby islands or a short (8) _____ on a pleasure boat. We may not be tempted by a prospect of a three-week (9) _____ to exotic and (10) _____ countries, but our love of the sea is clearly not lost.

However, a quick look inside the (11) _____ lounges of a major airports will confirm that we are still queuing up in our thousands to (12) _____ in for a flight in search of the one thing the British Isles cannot guarantee – sunshine.

1.	A reports	B arrivals	C cultures	D resorts
2.	A destinations	B directions	C venues	D excursions
3.	A popularity	B fame	C growth	D inhabitants
4.	A way	B method	C means	D sort
5.	A direct	B express	C rapid	D delayed
6.	A platforms	B runways	C rails	D railways
7.	A transport	B ferry	C sail	D ship
8.	A run	B package	C cruise	D ticket
9.	A voyage	B sail	C flight	D travel
10.	A distant	B away	C further	D long
11.	A departure	B going	C exit	D holiday
12.	A book	B register	C check	D go

2. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word in each gap.

Ellen Macarthur

Imagine you are sailing at night with a hurricane blowing, thousands of miles from the nearest dry land. Suddenly, there is _________ loud noise and your sail brakes free. Your only chance ________ survival is to climb the mast in the darkness and fix ________, even though you haven’t slept for two days. It’s all just part of a typical working day for Ellen Macarthur, the first woman to sail alone ________ the world.

Ellen ________ to go on sailing trips ________ holiday with her aunt when she was eight years old and she fell in love with it. She _______ go sailing whenever she could and she saved all her pocket money until finally she ________ able to buy her first boat. When she was 18, Ellen sailed alone around the coast of Britain, _______ was a great achievement. Now, as well as ________ a famous sailor, she is an author and her stories of her adventures at sea are very popular. She likes _______ keep in touch with people while she’s in the middle of the ocean, ________ search for her online and you might be able to send her an email!

• Decide whether these statements are true or false.

1. Ellen Macarthur started sailing when she was eight.

2. She bought her first boat when she was eighteen.

3. She was the first woman to sail around Britain.

4. She communicates with people while she is at sea.

• Think of or find in the Internet the information about other extraordinary people beating the long distances around the world in different ways.

3. Read the hiking information and do the comprehension task.

Hiking

Long used as an exercise in military training programs, hiking has become a popular recreational activity, both for itself and as a means to enjoy such other wilderness activities as camping and canoeing. In the United States the National Scenic Trail Act of 1968, which made large tracts of land available to the public for recreational use, contributed greatly to the growth of hiking as a pastime. The act helped to set up a system of hiking trails that run throughout the country.

Short hikes over mild terrain are easily accomplished; longer hikes require special equipment. Hiking boots of sturdy leather-and-rubber construction are essential. Clothing made from such durable materials as denim and wool is also favored by hikers. Sleeping bags, tents and other equipment are needed for a hike that lasts more than a day. A hiker may also wish to take along equipment such as portable camp stoves, cameras, fishing poles and lanterns.

A hiker tries to maintain a steady pace that is comfortable for himself / herself or the group. A speed of 3.3 to 4 km / his generally considered pleasant, although it may be modified according to the length and characteristics of the trail.

Thousands of miles of paths are marked and maintained by trail clubs across the United States. Trails vary in length from a few miles in suburban areas to the 3,237-km Appalachian Trail, which stretches from Maine to Georgia. The 4,176-km Pacific Crest Trail extends from the Mexico-California border to the Washington-Canada border, stretching across mountains and desert and passing near the tallest and oldest trees on earth. Other trails along the Continental Divide and within the Grand Canyon are also well traveled.

To plan a hike, information, maps and instructional pamphlets may be obtained from the National Park Service in Washington, D.C., and from organizations such as Sierra Club, the Appalachian Mountain Club, American Youth Hostels, Inc., the International Backpackers Association, the National Hikers and Ski Tours Association.

• Do you consider hiking an extreme kind of pastime / traveling? Why is it still popular?

• Is hiking popular in your country? If so, what hiking routes can you name?

• Have you ever been on a hiking trail?

• Have you ever had unpredictable situations on a hiking tour? (e.g. you were lost, you lost all of your equipment, you met an enormous hungry bear in a wild forest, etc.)

4. Study customs peculiarities and procedures, sample of declaration form, fill it out. Try to give examples of customs documents in your own country.

Customs is an authority or agency in a country responsible for collecting and safeguarding customs duties and for controlling the flow of goods including animals, personal effects and hazardous items in and out of a country. Depending on local legislation and regulations, the import or export of some goods may be restricted or forbidden, and the customs agency enforces these rules. A customs duty is a tariff or tax on the export of goods. Commercial goods not yet cleared through customs are held in a customs area, often called a bonded store, until processed. All authorized ports are recognized customs area. Customs procedures for arriving passengers at many international airports, and some road crossings, are separated into Red and Green Channels. Passengers with goods to declare (carrying items above the permitted customs limits and / or carrying prohibited items) should go through the Red Channel. Passengers with nothing to declare (carrying goods within the customs limits only and not carrying prohibited items) can go through the Green Channel. It is possible that the guards will ask you to open the bag. (It doesn’t happen so often and at the opposite of what people may think the customs officers are quite polite). But, if a passenger going through the Green Channel is found to have goods above the customs limits on them or carrying prohibited items, he may be prosecuted for making a false declaration to customs.

Declaration formis a special customs document to be filled in writing or electronically by travelers in order to declare the carried things.

It is not needed to fill out the custom declaration if you travel just with your personal items (clothes, notebook, camera, mobile phone, etc.) and if you don’t have with you big sum of money.

The most common situation for which you need to fill out the declaration are:

• big sum of money (several thousands of Dollars);

• goods, presents the total value of which exceed the sum of 200 euro or equiv.;

• more than 1 liter of spirits, 2 of wine and 5 of beer;

• cigarettes max 200 or 200 gram of tobacco;

• Antiques and works of arts, musical instruments;

• Flora and fauna objects, their parts and products obtained of them;

• Food for personal use which value is more than 50 euro;

• Lost or sent separately luggage (e.g. when your bag didn’t arrive with you).

This list provides only the most common situation, but exist also other limitations (e.g. weapons, radioactive materials, etc). The values and the items described in the list can change with the time.

Summary of basic custom rules:

Hong Kongis a free port and generally does not impose duties on imported or exported goods, with the exception of liquors, tobacco, methyl alcohol and hydrocarbon oil. Residents leaving the territory with a valid Hong Kong Identity Card for 24 hours or more may import up to 1 liter of alcohol and 19 cigarettes or 15 cigars.

Indonesia. No customs for mailed goods below or equal to US$50.

European Union. The basic customs law is harmonized across Europe. This includes customs duties and restrictions. Customs tax is about 150€.

Germany. From 22€ is VAT (value-added tax – ПДВ) payable. There are national restrictions especially in weapons and drugs.

Romania.Customs may be very strict, especially for mailed goods. Taxes may be stiff.

Slovakia. Up to 22€ there are no taxes (it is free). From 22€ up to 150€, it is necessary to pay VAT (DPH in Slovak) which is 19%. From 150€ it is necessary to pay VAT and customs. Customs may be from 0 to 10%, the amount depending on the type of imported goods.

5. Read the following text and think or describe unusual / strange local laws you would warn foreign tourists visiting your country about.

A Safe Trip Abroad

Millions of foreigners travel abroad each year and use their foreign passports. When you travel abroad, the odds are in your favor that you will have a safe and incident-free trip. However, crime and violence, as well as unexpected difficulties, do befall travelers all over the world. No one is better able to tell you this than consular officers who work consulting travelers around the globe. Every day of the year they receive calls from travelers in distress.

Fortunately, most problems can be solved over the phone or by a visit of the foreigner to the Consular Section of his / her native country’s embassy or consulate. But there are less fortunate occasions whenconsular officers are called to meet his native citizens at foreign police stations, hospitals, prisons and even at morgues. In these cases, the assistance that consular officers can offer is specific but limited. To avoid the above mentioned information, study the following travel tips.

Category	Tips
What to bring	Safety begins when you pack. Try to dress conservatively not to mark you are a tourist. Avoid the appearance of affluence. Travel light to move quickly and to have a free hand. Carry the minimum of valuables and cash, use travelers checks and credit cards. Avoid hand bags, fanny packs and outside pockets that are target for thieves. Use inside pockets and shoulder bags with a strap across your chest. Consider getting a telephone card to use from your overseas location.
Local Laws and Customs	Learn as much as you can about the countries you are going to visit and keep track of what is being reported in the media about their recent developments.
Safety on the Street	Avoid crowded places abroad. Don’t use short cuts, narrow alleys and poorly-lit streets. Don’t travel alone at night. Avoid loud conversations and arguments; keep a low profile. Beware of pickpockets. Learn a few phrases in the local language to signal your need for help, the police or a doctor.
Safety in Your Hotel	Keep your hotel door locked. Don’t leave money and valuables in your room. Leave your room key at the receptionist’s.
Safety on Public Transport	Take only clearly marked cabs and define the fare. Never pick up hitchhikers.
Money Safety	Don’t flash large sums of money when paying the bill. Exchange money only with authorized agents.
Hijacking / Hostages Situations	Remain calm and alert and manage your own behavior. Avoid resistance and sudden threatening movements. If questioned, keep your answers short. Don’t try to be a hero, endangering yourself and others.
Unusual laws around the world to stay out of hot water on holiday
Singapore	To keep the streets clean, in 1992 the authorities decided to ban chewing gum completely. Stick to a mint to freshen up after dinner.
Amsterdam, Netherlands	Smoking tobacco in a public place such as a coffee shop is banned, while puffing away on pure cannabis is entirely legal.
Florida, USA	Unmarried women who parachute here on Sundays can be jailed.
Switzerland	Flushing the toilet in apartment here after 10 p.m. is actually illegal.
Capri, Italy	Wearing flip-flops as‘noisy footwear’ is not recommended.
Eboli, Italy	Kissing in a moving vehicle here can carry a fine of up to €500.
Dubai, UAE	Kissing in public here is illegal.

BLOCK IV

Topics for discussion and essays.

1. Have you ever been abroad? Are you afraid of going abroad alone?

2. Do you prefer summer or winter vacations?

3. Do you prefer to travel alone or in a group? Why?

4. Do you prefer active or relaxing holidays? Why?

5. Have you ever been in a difficult situation while traveling?

6. What are some countries that you would never visit? Why would you not visit them?

7. Do you travel with a lot of baggage or do you like to travel light? What are some things that you always take with you on a trip?

8. Has the airline ever lost your luggage? What happened?

9. What are popular tourist destinations in your country? Have you been to any of them? Which would you recommend to foreigners?

10. What is the best kind of holiday for different ages of people? (e.g. children, teenagers, adults, elderly people)

11. Do you think tourism will harm the earth?

LESSON 17

Hotel (Room types / rates, hotel type / facilities)

‘I stayed in a really old hotel last night. They sent me a wake-up letter’ (Steven Wright)

‘The great advantage of a hotel is that it’s a great refuge from home life’ (George Bernard Shaw)

‘There was a girl knocking on my hotel room door all night! Finally, I let her out’.

(Henny Youngman)

‘A hotel isn’t like a home, but it’s better than being a house guest’ (William Feather)