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Dialogue 2

Passenger: I want a ticket to London, please. Which train must I take?

Booking-clerk: If I were you, I would take the 8.35 train.

P.: Do I have to change anywhere?

B.: No, no change, it’s a through train.

P.: Thank you. A ticket to London, please.

B.: Single or return?

P.: Return, please, first class.

B.: Here you are.

P.: Thank you. What time did you say the train goes?

B.: 8.35. You’ll have to hurry if you want to register your luggage.

P.: Thanks (He hurries away).

II. Topical vocabulary

to take (make) a trip (journey, tour) – поїхати у подорож;

to travel on foot – подорожувати пішки;

to travel abroad – подорожувати за кордоном;

to travel on business – подорожувати у справах;

to travel for pleasure – подорожувати заради відпочинку;

to go via Kyiv – проїжджати Київ;

to leave Kyiv for London – від’їжджати із Києва до Лондона;

to break one’s journey – перервати подорож;

to engage the porter – найняти носія;

to see smb off – проводжати когось;

to take smb to the station – відвезти на станцію;

to say ‘good bye’ – попрощатись;

to feel homesick – сумувати за домівкою.

III. Read the following and speak about the reasons for travelling

People like to travel Usually they travel

- alone - on business

- with friends - for pleasure

- with parents - in search of adventures

3. The British enjoy reading newspapers.

4. They can buy newspapers only at the post-office.

5. Street vendors are good psychologists.

6. “Quality” newspapers concentrate on sensations and scandals.

7. Tabloids are thin newspapers consisting of 2 pages.

8. There are few photos in “quality” papers.

9. Supplements to the newspapers are very bright with a lot of pictures.

10. All the newspapers carry o lot of advertisements.

11. Many newspapers keep their most shocking information until Sunday.

12. People are not used to subscribing to newspapers in Britain.

American Press.

There is no real national press in the USA as there are more than 85 newspapers published in 34 languages. There exist two main groups of newspapers: qualities and populars. Only 2 or 3 newspapers with the largest circulation tell their readers about some rumours or crimes. Quality newspapers contain only reliable serious information. They may also publish cartoons. “The Wall Street Journal”, “the New York Daily News”, “the USA Today”, “The New York Times” have the largest circulation among the daily newspapers. The main function of press in America is to give objective information. The materials should be given in full volume and newspapers should give floor to all possible facts and opinions. There is also no secret information for the press. The information is usually taken from the News Agencies. The largest and most famous of them are: Associated Press (AP) and United Press International (UPI). There also exist about 122 domestic and foreign news bureaus in the USA. There are over 4000 monthly and 1300 weekly magazines in the USA. Among them are: “National Geographic”, “Reader’s Digest”, “Cosmopolitan”, “Time”, “Vogue” and others.

Sentences for discussion:

-- Governments should control the press to avoid publishing offensive information.

-- The media should respect famous people’s privacy. Do you agree with it?

-- Readers have the right to know everything about famous people. Celebrities shouldn’t complain when paparazzi follow them.

- with a dog - out of curiosity

- with grandparents - to see the beauty of the world

When they travel they like to Because traveling is ---- go shopping - exciting

- meet new people -useful

- make new friends -fascinating

- go sightseeing -enjoyable

-learn about traditions of other countries - good for health

But sometimes travelling can be And still travelling

- disappointing - broadens our mind/outlook

- expensive - gives us life experience

- dangerous - leaves unforgettable impressions

- troublesome - helps us explore the world

- tiring - allows us to understand other people better.

IV. Answer the questions starting with the words: As for me…, As far as I know…, I am not sure, but I think…, and then turn to your partner with the question: And what is your idea? Do you agree with me? And what about you?