Questions

1. Answer the following questions using your own words but taking into account the information in the text. (2 points)

a. Why did Mr and Mrs Williams want to spend their holidays abroad?

b. What did they want to go to Rome for?

2. Are the following statements True or False? Identify the part of the text that supports your answer by copying the exact words. (1.5 points)

a. They arrived at the hotel before half-past nine in the evening:

b. Mr and Mrs Williams had always spent their holidays in a guests house where they could not eat:

c. Mrs Williams was happy to know the meals timetable

3. Find a synonym for each of the words below from the six options.

SIGHTS

THEREFORE

WHETHER

CLERK

BOARDING- HOUSE

HARDLY

Not very much: If:

Employee: So:

4. Choose a, b or c in each question below. Only one choice is correct. (1.5 points)

1. Mr and Mrs Williams arrived at the hotel

a. one hour late.

b. one hour later than expected.

c. in time to have dinner.

2. Breakfast was served for

a. four hours and a half.

b. seven hours and a half.

c. from half-past seven until eleven.

3. Mrs Williams was sad to discover that

a. they would have to spend nearly all the time eating.

b. they would not have much time to sightsee the city.

c. they would have to eat breakfast too hurriedly.

5. Composition (130-150 words) What kind of holiday do you prefer?

Speaking

I. Remember these useful expressions which you may use speaking about travelling.

1. As for me, I am fond of travelling by … – что касается меня, то мне нравится путешествовать на…

2. In my opinion… - на мой взгляд…, я считаю…

3. You must see… - вы должны увидеть…

4. You should definitely visit/try… - вам обязательно нужно посетить/попробовать…

5. I’d recommend… (I would’t recommend…) - я бы посоветовал…(я бы не посоветовал…)

6. Personally, I’d… ( Personally, I wouldn’t…) - лично я бы… (лично я бы не…)

7. … is really worth seeing. - … стоит увидеть.

8. It’s famous for… - эта/страна/город/место знаменита…

9. It sounds amazing/really interesting! – звучит заманчиво/ интересно!

10. Besides – кроме того, более того

II. Role –play the following dialogues.

A

Travelling

• Hi, Monica, how are you?

• I’m OK. I’m very busy at work these days.

• Me too. I need a break. I can’t wait for my next vacation.

• I have a week off next month. My husband and I are going to the Caribbean for seven days.

• That sounds exciting! I heard they have beautiful beaches over there. Where exactly are you planning to go?

• First, we’ll fly to Puerto Rico. Then, we’ll go to Barbados, Aruba, and Jamaica. We’re also going to take the boat between the islands.

• But you won’t have time to relax with that itinerary.

• May be not, but it’s going to be an adventure.

• Listen, I have to go now. Have a great time!

• Ok. I’ll send you a postcard.

B

Renting a car

• Hello! I would like to rent a car for 2 days.

• OK. What kind of car did you have in mind?

• The smallest and cheapest one you have will do.

• A sedan is a least expensive car we have. We have one that is very economical.

• Sounds good.

• May I see your drives license, please?

• Sure. Here you go.

• Thanks. Please, fill up this form. Write your address and sign your name at the bottom of the page. The price includes unlimited mileage and meditor collision insurance.

• Oh, great. That’s better than I thought.

• Here are your keys.

• Do I have to return the car to this location?

• No, you can drop it off at any of our local branches.

• Thanks.

• You are welcome. Drive safely and buckle up.

C

• Hello. A return to Bristol, please.

• Day return or period return?

• A day return.

• How do you want to pay?

• Cash, please.

• That’s £18.

• Here’s a £20 note.

• Here’s your change and your ticket.

• Thank you. Which platform is it?

• You want platform 1 over there.

• OK, thanks very much. Good buy.

D

• Can I have your ticket, please?

• Yes, of course.

• Thank you. How many suitcases have you got?

• Just one.

• And have you got much hand luggage?

• Just this bag.

• That’s fine.

• Oh… can I have a seat next to the window?

• Yes, that’s OK. Here is your boarding pass. Have a nice flight!

E

• Rod! Marilyn! Over here!

• Hi! Judy! Great to see you!

• It’s great to see you too. You look terrific!

• Did you have a good honeymoon?

• Fantastic. Everything was fantastic.

• Well, you haven’t missed anything here. Nothing much has happened at all.

III. How do you understand the following proverbs and quotes about travelling? Do you agree with them or not? Express your opinion.

1. When in Rome, do as the Romans do.

2. “The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.” (Saint Augustine, Ancient Roman Christian Theologian and Bishop)

3. East or West, home is the best.

4. “To travel is to discover that everyone is wrong about other countries.”(Aldous Huxley, English writer).

IV. Be ready to speak on one of the following topics.

1. Travelling.

2. My last trip.

3. A journey of my dream.

Writing

I. a) Make up a story, using the words from your active vocabulary.

b) Write a small composition on the topic “Travel broadens the mind, and raises the spirits”.

c) In groups design a tour to some country. Think about: - the capital and main cities; - the climate; - the language and culture; - the scenery and wildlife; …

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