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Методические указания по английскому языку

для работы над устными экзаменационными темами

Part II

Самара 2006

Составители: Е.В. Шипанова, Э.Р. Хафиятуллина

Методические указания по устным экзаменационным темам для студентов II курса всех специальностей (английский язык)/Сост.: Е.В. Шипанова, Э.Р. Хафиятуллина; Самарск. Гос. арх.-строит. ун-т. Самара,2006.

Данные методические указания по английскому языку предназначены для студентов II курса всех специальностей и содержат тематические разделы для отработки устных экзаменационных тем. Пособие содержит список слов и словосочетаний, комплекс упражнений и диалогов.

Предназначена для студентов II курса всех специальностей

Рецензент: доктор филологических наук, профессор Е.Г. Вышкин

UNIT I: TRAVELLING

TEXT A

Vocabulary

explorer- исследователь to discover-открывать

wealth-богатство dangerous- опасный

convenient- удобный ruins-руины

ancient –древний picturesque -живописный

to change — изменять scene-пейзаж

rhythm -ритм means- вид, средство

hike- поход, экскурсия, путешествие пешком to belong to-принадлежать

advantage- преимущество dust- пыль

thrilling- волнующий remote-отдаленный

stewardess- стюардесса to serve -обслуживать, подавать

snack- легкая закуска splendid- рос­кошный

view-вид to be nervous- нервничать experience- опыт (жизненный) air-crash- воздушная катастрофа

to be air-sick- страдать от воздуш­ной болезни to prefer- предпочитать

to depend on-зависеть condition- условие

cruise -морское путешествие on board- на корабле, на борту

Travelling

People began to travel ages ago. The first trav­ellers were explorers who wanted to discover new lands and to find wealth. Their journeys were very dangerous. Nowadays travelling is not that dangerous and much more comfortable.

Millions of people all over the world travel every day. They travel to see other countries and con­tinents, modern cities and the ruins of ancient towns. They travel to enjoy picturesque places just for a change of scene. It is always interesting to discover new things, different ways of life, to meet different people, to try different food, to listen to different musical rhythms.

You can choose the means of transport you like: plane, train, ship, bicycle or you can go hiking.

Of course, travelling by plane is the fastest, but it is also the most expensive. We all agree that the future belongs to the air transport because it's more comfortable and more convenient than other ways of travelling. There are a lot of advantages of travelling by air. Besides, flying is a thrill­ing thing. Although planes do not take us to small remote places, but only planes take us to other continents. If you are hungry you can have a meal on board the plane. A stewardess serves snacks and drinks. Besides, from the comfortable seat in a plane you can have a splendid view of the beautiful cloudy sky. But many people say that there are a lot of disadvan­tages of travelling by air. Planes make them nerv­ous. And they are quite right because flying is not a good experience if you are air-sick. Besides, nowadays we have a lot of air-crashes. As you know flying depends on the weather conditions. If the weather is cloudy airliners cannot fly. And travelling by air can cost a lot.

Travelling by train is one of the most popular means of travelling. Trains go slower than planes, but you can see much more interesting places of the country you are travelling through. Travel­ling by train is cheaper. Modern trains are very comfortable and you can enjoy a splendid view of the countryside. If you are hungry you can have a meal in the dining-car.

Travelling by sea is usually called a voyage or a cruise. On board large ships people can visit for­eign countries and see their own country.

Travelling by bus is one of the cheapest means of travelling. Modern buses have comfortable seats, video and phone. You can have hot tea or coffee, drinks and snacks there. You can have a trip not far from your home or visit foreign coun­tries.

Many people prefer travelling by car. They don't have to buy tickets. They don't have to carry heavy luggage. They can stop wherever they wish and spend as much time as they like at any place.

But some peоple like to travel on foot or by bike. It isn't the most comfortable means of travelling, but it is the cheapest.

I think travelling is the best way to spend your holidays. When we travel we can see and learn a lot of things that we can never see or learn at home.

Exercise I

Answer the questions:

1. When did people begin to travel?

2. Who were the first travellers?

1. It was very dangerous to travel ages ago, wasn't it? What about nowadays?

2. Why do people travel nowadays? What do they want to see?

3. In your opinion, why is it interesting to travel? Do you like to travel?

3. What means of travelling do you know?

4. What is your favourite way of travelling?

5. What is the fastest way of travelling?

4. Some people say that the future belongs to the air transport, don't they? Do you agree? Why not?

10. What are the advantages of travelling by air?

11. What are the disadvantages of travelling by air?

12. What way of travelling is cheaper than travelling by air and popular, too?

13. Why do many people often choose to travel by train?

14. What is the most comfortable and expensive means of travelling?

15. What is one of the cheapest means of travelling?

16. What are the advantages and disadvantages of travelling by bus?

17. Why do many people prefer travelling by car?

18. Have you ever travelled on foot or by bike? Where? With whom?

Exercise II

Read the dialogue and translate it: