MODULE 2
Unit 4. FORMS OF TOURIST TRAVEL
R ead and learn the following words and word combinations:
domestic tourism – внутрішній туризм
abroad – за кордоном, syn. overseas
in search of – у пошуках
rapidly-growing – швидко зростаючий
to obtain – отримувати, syn. get, receive, gain, acquire
ecologically conscious – той, хто розуміє важливість екологічно чистої природи
primary – основний, syn. main, chief, major, key
attraction – привабливість
ancestry tourism – туризм, націлений на встановлення історії
походження, родоводу
convenient – зручний, syn. comfortable, cozy
itinerary – маршрут, syn. route
sea sickness – морська хвороба
drawback – недолік, syn. disadvantage, downside, negative aspect
R ead and translate the following text: forms of tourist travel
People travel a lot in their own country (domestic tourism) and abroad (international tourism). They may travel on business, for pleasure, in search of health or for some other reasons. Thus, according to the purpose of trip tourism may be historical, cultural, medical, ecological, educational or religious.
H
istorical
tourism
includes visits to different ancient monuments, museums,
battlefields. Cultural
tourism
means getting acquainted with people,
their lifestyles, customs, traditions, religions, clothes
and
food. Medical
or health tourism
describes the rapidly-growing practice of travelling to another
country to obtain health care.
Ecotourism
(or ecological
tourism)
is a form of tourism for the ecologically conscious. It involves
travel to countries where flora, fauna, and cultural heritage are the
primary attractions.
Learning-oriented
(educational) tourism
includes audio and video walking tours; educational tourism for
classes. Religious
tourism
suggests that people of faith travel individually or in groups for
pilgrimage, missionary, or leisure purposes.
According to the means of transport there are such types of tourism as: on foot, by car, by bus, by train, by air or by sea. Each of them has its advantages and disadvantages. Let’s take travelling by car. It is convenient as you are free to choose your own itinerary and stop wherever you want. You don’t have to buy tickets; you will never be late for train or bus. You are your own boss all the time. Still, it is rather expensive and when the car breaks down your trip is spoiled anyway.
Travelling by bus is cheap and good especially for those who like to see the landscape outside throughout their travel. However, it is not comfortable to sleep on your seat at night and you can stop only at the bus stop.
Travelling on foot (walking) is romantic and fun as you see the real country, feel the nature around, enjoy its sounds and spend practically no money at all! But it is not safe to walk alone – only in a group. In addition, walking is not good for home-lovers as they prefer a cozy sofa, a TV and a cup of good coffee.
For many people there is nothing like travelling by train as you have speed and comfort combined. However, dirty cabins and births make many travellers look for something else.
When you travel by sea you enjoy marine views and feel the freshness of sea breeze all the time. Still you must not forget about the sea sickness and you can not leave the ship wherever you want!
Travelling by air is fast and pleasant. You have so many advantages: you can watch TV, listen to music, eat or drink while travelling. There are many drawbacks as well. You are not allowed to use your mobile phone, you must follow instructions and rules, and you may have air sickness after all! More and more people refuse flying as there are so many air crashes every year.
The most encouraging in any situation is that it is you who decides how to travel.