Задание

Text 6. Travelling by Air.
Exercise 1. Read and translate the text.
As for me there is nothing like travel by air, it is more comfortable, more convenient and, of course, far quicker than by any other means of transport. A taxi or a bus of the Airline Service takes you to the airport. There on the runway you can see a jet-propelled passenger plane ready to carry you to your place of destination.
When the formalities of registering yourself and weighing your baggage are over, you get up the gangway and board the plane. If you are travelling for the first time, you may apply to the stewardess and she will see you to your seat and give you all the information you need, for ex., how to fasten the belt, how to adjust the seat and so on. Soon the plane takes off. At that moment you can see a notice “No smoking. Fasten your seat-belts”. During the flight you can get information of the altitude, speed, the weather and the distance covered. The stewardess serves you mineral water, juice, tea, sweets and sandwiches. If you feel hungry, you will be provided with an excellent lunch. Besides, newspapers and magazines are offered to the passengers. Usually everybody feels comfortable, but if you are airsick, you will be given some help.
 
Exercise 2. Quote the sentences with the following words and phrases:
Means of transport; a passenger plane; to board the plane; to fasten the seat belt; to take off; the altitude, speed, weather and the distance covered; to serve; to be offered; to be airsick.
 
Exercise 3. Give the short summary of the text.
 
Text 7. At the Customs
Exercise 1. Read the text.
Every day many people travel throughout the world either on business or for pleasure. Those who cross the frontier of the state have to go through customs.
The customs service is designed for carrying out customs control to regulate import and export of goods and currency. The place where customs or duties are paid is called a customs house.
Every country has its own customs legislation, and if you are going abroad you are supposed to learn the rules of leaving and entering the foreign state. To be on the safe side, you should know what is allowed or prohibited to be brought in or taken out. Before packing your luggage consult the prohibited articles list which is available at the customs.
Among the articles that are prohibited for taking out of the country in accordance with customs legislation of all the states you will find works of art, different types of prints, manuscripts, valuable musical instruments, securities, numismatics, stamps and other articles of artistic, historical and cultural value.
Though strict prohibition applies to antiques, you may be allowed to take some original painting or drawing out provided you got a special licence for it and paid duties.
The list of prohibited commodities both for bringing in and taking out also includes arms, explosives, military equipment and narcotics.
Everybody leaving for a foreign country ought to know that there can be articles liable to duty and duty free. As a rule, personal belongings, gifts and souvenirs (the cost of the latter must not exceed a certain limit stipulated by the customs regulation) are duty free.
When the passenger enters or leaves the country, he must fill in an entry or exit declaration which is to be produced to the customs officer. The passenger is to fill in his name, citizenship, country of residence, permanent address, purpose and duration of his visit in block letters. He must also declare all dutiable articles.
To make a trip to most countries every traveler must have a visa, single, multiple or transit, which is issued by the foreign Embassy or Consulate. The visa may be prolonged in case of necessity, but the time for which it is valid must not expire, otherwise the traveler will not be allowed to leave the country. The overseas passport is also necessary. All the documents are carefully studied by the customs officer.
To go through customs means to have your luggage inspected by customs men. The traveler puts his bags and suitcases on the moving conveyer belt for checking. To prevent smuggling, modern methods and techniques have been developed which help customs officers examine the inside of the luggage. TV-cameras and monitors are installed everywhere at the customs house.
In the UK there is a system of red and green symbols in operation at big airports. If you have nothing more than the allowances and no prohibited or restricted goods or goods for commercial purpose, go straight through the channel indicated by the green symbol unless the officer on duty asks you to stop. If you have more than the allowances or if you carry prohibited or restricted goods or goods for commercial purpose, go to the channel indicated by the red symbol.
So, if you follow the customs instructions and if you do not break any law, you will enjoy your trip abroad.
Exercise 2. Go on with enumerating.

1. Articles that are duty free are personal belongings, …
2. The following papers are needed for going through customs: a visa,…
3. A visa can be issued as single,…
4. In the prohibited articles list one can find antiques,…
5. Among the articles liable to duty passengers can find original painting,…
6. In the declaration form a traveler must write down a country visited, …
7. A conveyer belt, .. are installed at the customs house to search the tourist’s luggage.

Exercise 3. Speak about filling in a declaration form. These questions will help you.

1. What items are included in a declaration form?
2. Why are two kinds of declaration used: entry and exit?
3. How ought a form to be filled in, in handwriting or typewriting?
4. What things must be declared? And how about currency?
5. What other documents or papers besides a declaration form does a traveler need?

Exercise 4. Speak about the system of red and green symbols at the customs house at big airports of the UK.
Text 9 . Part I. Air Travel
Exercise 1. Read, translate and remember the following rules and regulations.
 
Nowadays people mostly travel by air. Here are a few hints on air travel that may be helpful:
Passengers are requested to arrive at the airport (air terminal) an hour and a half before departure time on international flights and an hour on domestic flights.

1. Passengers must register their tickets, weigh in and register the luggage (baggage). The economy class limitation is 20 kg. First-class passengers are allowed 30 kg. Excess luggage must be paid for.
2. Passengers are permitted to take only some personal belongings with them into the cabin. These items include handbags, brief-cases, umbrellas, coats and souvenirs bought at the tax-free shops at the airport.
3. Each passenger is given a boarding pass to be shown at the departure gate and again to the stewardess when boarding the plane.
4. Watch the electric sign flashes in the plane. When the “Fasten Seat Belts” sign goes on, 
5. do it promptly, and also obey the “No Smoking” signal.
6. Listen to the announcements on the public address system. The captain will welcome you on board, tell you all about the flight and the interesting places you are flying over.
7. Do not forget your personal belongings when leaving the plane.

 
Text 10
Exercise 1. Read the text and be ready to do the exercises below the text

Text 11
Dialogues
Exercise 1. Read and translate the dialogue.
Travelling by Train
Passenger: I want a ticket to London, please. Which train must I take?
Booking-clerk: If I were you, I should take the 8.35 train
Passenger: Do I have to change anywhere?
Booking-clerk: No, no change, it’s a through train.
Passenger: Thank you. A ticket to London, please.
Booking-clerk: Single or return?
Passenger: Return, please, first class.
Booking-clerk: Here you are.
Passenger: Thank you. What time did you say the train goes?
Booking-clerk: 8.35. You’ll have to hurry if you want to register your luggage.
Passenger: Thanks.
 
Exercise 2. Complete the open dialogue.
Passenger: I want a ticket to …
Booking-clerk: If I were you, I should …
Passenger: Do I have to …
Booking-clerk: No, ….
Passenger: Thank you. …
Booking-clerk: Single or return?
Passenger: ….
Booking-clerk: Here you are.
Passenger: Thank you. Can you tell me…
Booking-clerk: ….
Passenger: Thanks a lot.
 
Exercise 3. Translate into English.
- Мне нужно два билета на поезд 10.20 до Ливерпуля. Спальный вагон, пожалуйста.
- Вам билеты туда и обратно, сэр?
- Нет, только в один конец.
- Верхние или нижние места?
- Два нижних, пожалуйста.
- Пожалуйста.
- Спасибо.
 
Exercise 4. Read and translate the dialogue.
At the Airport
Porter: Any luggage, madam?
Mrs Jones: Yes, the two cases here. I’ll keep this brief-case.
Porter: I’ll take your luggage to be weighed, madam. You’ll find the ticket desk straight across the hall.
Mrs Jones: Thank you.
Receptionist: Good morning.
Mrs Jones: Good morning. I have a ticket for flight BEA 987.
Receptionist: May I see your ticket, please?
Mrs Jones: Here it is.
Receptionist: Is this your luggage?
Mrs Jones: That’s right.
Receptionist: Your luggage is underweight. Here is your ticket and this is your luggage label, which you show at your destination when you get your luggage.
Mrs Jones: Thank you. Where do I have to wait?
Receptionist: Will you go upstairs to gate 3 and for the announcement of your flight?
Announcer: British European Airways announce the departure of their flight BEA 987. Passengers travelling on this flight are requested to proceed to gate 3 for customs and immigration formalities.
Receptionist (at gate 3): Have your passport ready. This way, please.
 
Exercise 5. Complete the open dialogue.
1) At the Airport
Mr Brown: Flight BEA 783, tourist class, single, please.
Booking-clerk: Fifty pounds, please.
Mr Brown: …
Booking-clerk: You’ll find the ticket desk further on your left.
Mr Brown: … Porter!
Porter: Is this your luggage, sir?
Mr Brown: …
Receptionist: Good evening. Can I help you?
Mr Brown: …
Receptionist: May I see your ticket, please?
Mr Brown: …
Receptionist: Here is your ticket and your luggage label. Your plane takes off in half an hour. Your flight will be announced soon.
Mr Brown: ….
2) Going through the Customs
Customs official: Which of these bags are yours?
Ivanov: …
Official: Have you got anything to declare?
Ivanov: …
Official: Would you please open your bags?
Ivanov: …..
Official: You are allowed that, and souvenirs are duty-free. Now, let me see your Customs declaration, please.
Ivanov: …….
Official: Thank you, sir. Everything’s all right. Nothing dutiable. Welcome to our country!
Ivanov: ……..
 
Exercise 6. Translate into English.
1) – У меня билет на рейс 103.
- Ваш билет, пожалуйста.
- Вот он.
- Ваш багаж превышает положенный вес. Вам придется заплатить за перевес.
- Пожалуйста.
-Возьмите, пожалуйста, ваш билет и бирку на багаж. Пройдите наверх в зал ожидания. Скоро объявят ваш рейс.
- Спасибо.
2) – Это ваши вещи?
- Да, этот чемодан мой.
- Разрешите их посмотреть? У вас есть что-либо подлежащее обложению пошлиной?
- Мне кажется, что нет. Только сигареты для личного пользования.
- Это разрешается. Все в порядке. Спасибо.
 
Exercise 7. Read and translate the dialogue.
The Voyage
Mary: I say, Nick, I feel rather queer.
Nick: Sea-sick already? Why, we are hardly out at sea yet.
Mary: Well, this rolling motion of the ship affects me somewhat.
Nick: I wouldn’t say you are much of a sailor then. Want to go down?
Mary: I’d rather not.
Nick: Hold on to the rail. Isn’t it a nice breeze?
Mary: Yes, it is. Look here, Nick, are there any life-belts and life-boats on this ship?
Nick: What! Don’t you trust the captain and the ship?
Mary: I don’t know. We are in for a storm, I suppose. The sea is getting rough.
Nick: You’d better not look down, Mary. You’ll get giddy. Here, take this deck-chair and sit down for a while.
Mary: No, I think I’ll go down after all.
Nick: Be careful, I’ll take you to your cabin. You’ll be all right in the morning.
Mary: I hope so.
 
Exercise 8. Insert missing parts of the dialogue.
Jane: It’s very nice of you to come and see me off, Peter.
Peter: (Wishes her a pleasant voyage).
Jane: Thank you. I hope I’ll enjoy it. You see, it is my first sea voyage and I feel a bit nervous.
Peter: (Asks her how many passengers there will be in her cabin).
Jane: It’s a second class cabin and I think there will be three more passengers besides me.
Peter: (Asks her where her cabin is).
Jane: It is on the second deck, near the stern.
Peter: (asks when the ship starts).
Jane: At 2.15 according to the schedule. I think it’s time to say good-bye and pass up the gangway.
Peter: (Wishes her good luck and a pleasant voyage).
 
Exercise 9. Make up similar dialogues.
 
Text 12. At the Hotel
Exercise 1. Read the text.
When travelling it is convenient to stay in a hotel. The best way is to reserve a room in advance. Those who travel much know that sometimes tourists experience certain 
difficulties with booking a room at a suitable hotel. At the height of the season a sign “No Vacancies” can be often seen at the desk-clerk.
But if you are lucky with booking a room you will enjoy your rest. In this case you must first go through some formalities. The receptionist will hand you an arrival card which all guests are required to fill in. The following information is required:

1. Full name
2. Place of permanent residence
3. Passport No.

After filling in the arrival card you must pay for all accommodation. The price depends on the duration of your staying at the hotel and the number of rooms booked. When all the formalities are over the receptionist hands you the key and you may go upstairs to occupy the room. At the hotel you will find rooms with or without bath, single rooms, double rooms and complete suits consisting of two or more rooms.
Once you decide to stay in the hotel you are referred to as a “guest”. You will find notices everywhere reminding guests to leave their keys at the desk when going out. All the keys are hung on a special keyrack.
In the lobby you will usually find a newspaper stall and stalls where souvenirs are sold. Most of hotels have snack bars, coffee-bars and restaurants.
The receptionist will answer all your questions and give you any information you need. Many hotels run a special laundry service for their guests. You can have your laundry done and your clothes ironed. The maid does your room every morning so you needn’t even make your bed. At the entrance of the hotel there stands a doorman whose duty is opening the door for those who enter or leave the hotel, hailing taxicabs, calling a porter and so on.
Guests are required to notify the clerk in advance about leaving so that he could have the bill ready for them in time.
Exercise 2. Answer the questions.

1. Why do travelers usually reserve rooms at the hotels in advance?
2. Is it easy to reserve a room at the hotel in your city?
3. What are the duties of a receptionist?
4. What services do hotels usually run?
5. What information is required for filling in the arrival card?
6. What kinds of rooms are available at the hotels?

 
Text 13. Hotel Service
Execise 1. Read the text and choose the most suitable hotel for you.
Hotels in the UK may be divided into several categories. The most expensive ones are the Luxe hotels, only millionaires can afford to live there. The next category is the Charming Town House hotels combing good service with relatively inexpensive price (in comparison with the first category). The third category includes relatively cheap hotels located mainly near major railway stations. The fourth category comprises Boarding Houses, Bed and Breakfast (B&B) and inns. The cheapest hotels to live in are Youth Hostels, Youth Holiday Centres, Country Guest Houses. In Great Britain the cost of staying in the hotel often includes the cost of breakfast. There are two variants: continental breakfast (tea or coffee and bread with butter or jam) and English breakfast (flakes with milk, juice, bacon and eggs, tomatoes, white bread and others).
 
Text 15
Exercise 1. Read about a TV programme and answer the questions.
1. What is the programme about?
2. When is it on?
3. How did the BBC choose the places?
Places to Go before you Die
Thursday 9 p.m. BBC1
Last month the BBC asked viewers to send in their top five holiday destinations and tonight we find out the results. So sit back and enjoy this tour of the world’s greatest beauty spots.
Exercise 2. Read the list of the top 50 places from the TV programme. Prepare a presentation about any places you have been to or the places you would like to visit.
1. The Grand Canyon, USA 26. Iguacu Falls, Brazil/Argentina
2. The Great Barrier Reef, Australia 27. Paris, France
3. Disney World, Florida, USA 28. Alaska, USA
4. The South Island, New Zealand 29. Angkor Wat, Cambodia
5. Cape Town, South Africa 30. Mount Everest, Nepal
6. The Golden Temple, Amritsar, India 31. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
7. Las Vegas, USA 32. Masai Mara, Kenya
8. Sydney, Australia 33. The Galapagos Islands
9. New York, USA 34. Luxor, Egypt
10. The Taj Mahal, India 35. Rome, Italy
11. Lake Louise, The Rockies, Canada 36. San Francisco, USA
12. Uluru (Ayers Rock), Australia 37. Barcelona, Spain
13. Chichen Itza, Mexico 38. Dubai
14. Machu Picchu, Peru 39. Singapore
15. Niagara Falls, Canada/USA 40. La Digue, Seychelles
16. The Pyramids, Egypt 41. Sri Lanka
17. Petra, Jordan 42. Bangkok, Thailand
18. Venice, Italy 43. Barbados
19. The Maldives 44. Iceland
20. The Great Wall of China 45. The Terracotta Army, Xian, China
21. Victoria Falls, Zambia/Zimbabwe 46. The Matterhorn, Switzerland
22. Hong Kong 47. Angel Falls, Venezuela
23. Yosemite National Park, USA 48. Abu Simbel, Egypt
24. Hawaii 49. Bali
25. The North Island, New Zealand 50. Bora Bora, Tahiti