8. Прочитайте текст и определите, являются правдивыми или ложными следующие утверждения.

Widening horizons

The concept of backpacking pensioners may sound strange but it is fast becoming a common sight. According to Rory Hegarty at the UK charity, Age Concern, there is a clear trend for retired people to go on increasingly adventurous holidays. ‘The stereotype of older people quietly sitting at home is changing, because the way old people think about themselves is changing,’ he says. ‘They see no reason why they shouldn’t lead active lives and large numbers are now going on walking, climbing, rafting, sailing, swimming and other activity and adventure holidays.’

Saga Holidays, a company specializing in vacations for the over fifties, is feeling the benefits of this change. Bookings to exotic destinations now account for 20 percent of all holidays sold. As we all know, people are living longer than in the past and tend to be fitter and healthier in old age than in days gone by, so it’s only natural that they want to continue traveling,’ comments Michelle Paul, marketing manager for Saga.

She adds that over the last five years, she has noticed that the age of those traveling with Saga has increased. The average age of a Saga passenger is now sixty-six, she reveals. ‘But it’s not unusual for people in their eighties and nineties to be traveling to exotic places.’ Particularly popular destinations with older people are Thailand, China, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, says Paul. In the last five years sales of holidays to all these countries have increased dramatically. Destinations including Nepal, India and Botswana have also seen growing numbers of bookings from the over sixties.

1. Old people don’t like to travel as much now as in the past.

2. More pensioners are going on adventurous holidays nowadays.

3. Saga is a travel company specializing in adventure holidays.

4. Most of the holidays booked with Saga are to exotic destinations.

5. Most people who travel with Saga are aged between sixty and seventy.

6. The oldest passengers who travel with Saga are in their eighties.

7. South American countries are popular destinations.

Вариант 2

1. Раскройте скобки, изменяя форму прилагательного, если это необходимо. Переведите полученные предложения на русский язык.

1. The reception area has been made ___ (big) than it was before.

2. Our hotel is not as ___ (busy) in February as in August.

3. The facilities in this hotel are much ___ (old) than in the hotel beside it.

4. The new five-star hotel is ___ (modern) hotel in the city.

5. A three-star hotel is ___ (comfortable) than a youth hostel.

6. None of the city hotels has ___ (good) equipment than the Antares which is suitable for business visitors.

7. This hotel is not ___ (comfortable) in the chain because the rooms don’t have bathrooms.

2. Перепишите текст и заполните пропуски артиклями, там, где это необходимо.

I remember I was reading 1___ newspaper in 2___ Holiday Inn near 3___ Heathrow airport. I had just returned to 4___ United Kingdom from 5___ business trip to 6___ New York. 7___ article was promoting 8___ new tourist destinations in different countries. It helped me to choose 9___ place for my next family holiday. We are going to Malta; it is 10___ great idea, isn’t it?

3. Выберите правильный вариант:

1. How many / how much people have seen your new holiday destination advertisement?

2. I don’t think I will buy this tour. I have few / little money.

3. The reception in this hotel is very efficient, but the restaurant service is slow as they have many / few waiters.

4. Many / a lot buildings have been renovated in this area.

5. We still have a little / a few plane tickets left.

4. Составьте сложноподчиненные предложения, связывая их союзами who, what, that, which, where, whose и переведите.

1. The train goes to Brussels. It leaves from here.

2. A chef is a skilled cook. He works in a restaurant.

3. To visit certain countries you need a visa. It is a stamp in your passport.

4. Ibiza is a popular place. Young British people love to go there for night life.

5. The tea ceremony is a special series of events. It takes place in a teahouse.

5. Заполните пропуски неопределенными местоимениями some, any и их производными.

1. Berlin boasts ___ of the finest museum collections in the world.

2. The ways to celebrate a marriage have changed and now honeymooners are looking for ___ exotic and romantic.

3. Our receptionists can help you with ___ you need.

4. Is there ___ room service after 10 pm?

5. I don’t have ___ information about this service.

6. Заполните пропуски подходящими по смыслу словами из списка. Переведите полученный текст.

accommodation	peak	off the beaten track	youth hostels	resort
travel agents	off-season	package holiday	cut-price tickets	leisure

People have more money and more 1 ____ nowadays and even young people can afford to go abroad. Many 2 ____ offer cheap 3 ____ for flights to all parts of the world, so youngsters can avoid the crowded, well-known places and get to less famous areas which are 4 ____. Instead of using public transport and hotels, they can travel by hitch-hiking and stay at 5____. But most people prefer some kind of 6 ____ at a popular holiday 7____ , which means thateverything is arranged for you and the price you pay includes transport, food and 8____. Try to avoid taking your holiday during the busy 9____ tourist season. It's more crowded and expensive. If possible, go in the quieter 10____ period.