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1 Курс. 2 семестр.

1. (A) Travelling.

Words and expressions.

1. scientific and technological progress

2. to overcome time and distances

3 . in the twinkle of an eye

4. limits and frontiers

5. on business or for holiday

6. place of our destination

7. to travel by...

8. cockpit

9. to reclining in comfortable armchairs

10. kitchenette

11. stewardesses

12. to inform about the altitude

13. a geographical map

14. to book tickets in advance

15. the appointed day

16. to board the big air-liner

17. to take off

18. the plane is due to arrive

19. in time

T ypes of travelling: by train (railway), by air (plane), by car (bus), by sea (ship),

by metro (underground), on foot, hitchhiking ,on horseback.

The scientific and technological progress of the 20-th century has allowed people to overcome time and distance, to cover in the twinkle of an eye the vast expanse of our planet. The whole world is open now. The limits and frontiers of the previous period have stopped to exist.

We can choose any place on the planet and go there on business or for holiday. We can go to the place of our destination by sea, by air, by rail or by road.

Most people travel from curiosity, for fun; or because they like to see different beautiful and strange things. Some people also think that a change is as good as rest.

If you want to get somewhere as quickly as possible the best way is to travel by plane. It is the fastest and the most convenient way, but it is the most expensive too. It is better to book tickets in advance. On the appointed day you go to the airport by car. Soon you will board the big airliner and it will carry you to new lands. When on the plane you may look about. In front of you in the cockpit you will see a pilot and his crew. Some of the passengers are reclining in comfortable armchairs. There is a kitchenette in the rear part of the plane where the stewardesses are cooking. Presently we take off and in a few minutes the voice informs us about the altitude we are flying. Sometimes it is possible to see the land. It is like a geographical map. Our plane is due to arrive in eight hours. Time passes quickly. The plane arrives at the airport in time.

There are other ways of travelling. If you are an adventurer you can travel by hitchhiking, bicycles, on horseback. All means of travelling are not perfect. They all have their advantages and disadvantages .For most people speed is very important, but other people prefer comfort to speed. Of course, safety is the most important factor. In fact, no matter which way of travelling you choose, it’ll give you great pleasure.

Words and expressions.

1. expensive

2. to do a lot of sightseeing

3. coach tours

4. luggage

1. (b)

Coach tours are not expensive and I like them very much. They are planned as holidays and there is a chance to do a lot of sightseeing and have a good rest at the same time.

Last year I went by coach through a few countries and enjoyed the tour very much. During the ten-day holiday we visited Hungary, Slovenia and Italy. Sightseeing was combined with rest. For a few days we stayed at some lovely small hotels. There was no trouble with the luggage because it was taken care of at every night stop. Moreover hotels were carefully selected and booked in advance.