7. Перечитайте текст, сосредоточив внимание на его важнейших деталях, и выполните нижеследующие задания.

7.1. Выберите правильные варианты ответов на поставленные вопросы (на каждый вопрос – только один правильный ответ).

1. What means of transport is the least adventurous?

a) boat

b) airplane

c) bicycle

d) train

e) bus

2. How many types of public transport can be identified in general?

a) two

b) three

c) four

d) five

e) six

3. What is the best way to meet local people?

a) travelling by train

b) travelling by boat

c) finding your way around by public transport

d) taking an overland truck

e) both “a” and “d”

4. What are the possibilities of travelling between the continents and over the oceans?

a) passenger ships

b) cruises

c) cargo ships that take passengers

d) boats

e) “a”, “b” and “c”

5. What is the best way to experience the country and region you are travelling in?

a) travelling by boat

b) travelling by bicycle

c) travelling by motorbike

d) travelling by public transport

e) travelling by plane

7.2. Заполните таблицу, посоветовав, как следует поступить в каждой из предложенных ситуаций.

What should one do…
1	… to move between destinations?
2	… to get in contact with the locals?
3	…to get around in a country where there are little or no rail tracks?
4	… when travelling to the big cities in Europe?
5	… to travel overland without using public transport?
6	… if he is adventurous, but not technical enough to go by his own 4x4?
7	…where it is not possible to travel overland?
8	… to travel between the continents, and over the oceans?

7.3. Определите, истинно или ложно каждое из нижеперечисленных утверждений (относительно текста). Пометьте каждое предложение как “T (true)” или “F (false)”. Откорректируйте ложные утверждения.

1. People never take the airplane to move between destinations, if they are not far apart.

2. The airplane is not the most adventurous way of travelling, because it will only bring you to big cities or the most popular places, skipping the interesting countryside.

3. The air travel contributes to global warming.

4. Finding your way around by public transport is often called independent travel.

5. Trains are often cheaper than buses.

6. The local public transport system can differ from country to country.

7. Taking an overland truck lacks all the excitement of adventure travel.

7.4. Дайте развернутые ответы на поставленные вопросы, опираясь на содержание текста.

1. What is especially interesting about adventure travelling?

2. What are the advantages of adventure travelling over organized tours? What would you prefer?

3. What means of transport would you choose for adventurous travelling? Why?