Task 1. Read, translate and complete the table.

Mr. Grindstone a sales manager of the “TJ Systems” company, English producer and supplier of lightning equipment. He is going to take part in the seminar “Investment in the cutting-edge equipment”. The meeting will be held in St.Petersburg, Russia.

He goes to our country both on business and for pleasure. He wants to decide whether to go abroad by train, plane, ship or ferry boat. At first Mr. Grindstone will have to board a ship or a ferry-boat. Then he can take a train or get a ticket for a plain.

Help Mr. Grindstone to make the right decision. We have already put some pros and cons of each means of transport. Now think of some more.

 

 

Plane	Train
For	For
1. The speed is very high 2. The flight is very short. 3. You can see beautiful clouds in the sky. 4. 5. 6.	1. You can travel in comfort. 2. It takes you little time to get to the railway station. 3. You can go by train in any weather. 4. 5. 6.
Against	Against
1. If the weather is cloudy you can sit in the airport and wait for your plane for hours. 2. A plane is not a very safe means of transport. 3. 4. 5.	1. The speed is not very high. 2. Тhe trip is rather long. 3. 4. 5.

 

Task 2. What means of transport are the sentences below about?

Train _____________________________________

Plane _____________________________________

Car_______________________________________

Ship (boat) ______________________________

1. I love travelling but I hate aircraft, airports, air terminals and everything to do with them.

2. It’s often expensive to have a full meal on a train and the food is often bad.

3. I’d like to travel everywhere by rail because it’s so relaxing.

4. It is more and more difficult to get a drink on a short flight.

5. To drive in many countries you need to get an international licence.

6. I love arriving in a city by river. For example, it’s wonderful to go down the Danube to Budapest.

7. You should buy a good road map before you start your journey.

8. It is still possible to travel by rail in comfort.

9. It's a good idea to stop for a rest every two hours when you are on a long journey.

10. When the sea is rough it can be very uncomfortable.

 

Task 3. Read and translate the dialogue.

Mr. Grindstone called to a booking office and booked a seat for a plane to Moscow, and now he wants to verify some details with his Russian partner Mr. Novikov.

Secretary: - Good evening, this is “Digital Technologies”. How can I help you?

Grindstone: - I’d like to speak to Mr. Novikov.

S.: -Who’s calling. Please?

G.: -This is Grindstone from "TJ Systems”. England.

S.: - Hold on. please. I'll find out if he is in...

In a few minutes.

Novikov.: - Hello. This is Andrei Novikov speaking.

G.: - Cood morning, Mr. Novikov. This is Mike Grindstone. I'm a sales manager of "TJ Systems". We were so pleased to get an invitation. We have carefully studied the program of the seminar and decided to take part in it.

N.: - Ok, Mr. Grindstone. We will be glad to meet you here in Russia. When are you coming?

G.: - On Wednesday, next week.

N.: - That's tine. Are you going to travel by air?

G.: - Of course. Тhe British Airways Flight from London arrives at Vnukovo Airport on the 2^nd of August at about 10 o'clock.

N.: - So you are going to visit Moscow at first, aren’t you?

G.: - Yes. I’d like to see Red Square and St. Basil’s Cathedral.

N.: - That’s good. Do come and see our city. There is the 22.00 express train from Moscow to St. Petersburg. If you take a taxi or a bus to the railway station you’ll be in time to catch the train.

G.: - Thank you. Mr. Novikov. What hotel in Petersburg do you recommend?

N.: - I'd recommend the Nevskaya Hotel. It’s very nice and isn't very expensive. Shall we reserve a room for you?

G.: - No, thank you. I'd like to do it myself.

N.: - O.K. As you wish. Goodbye. Mr. Grindstone. Have a good trip.

G.: - Goodbye, Mr. Novikov. See you next week.

 

Task 4. Put the words in order, write the questions and answer them using the given variants.

1. he go will sightseeing when? a) For a week.

2. you single have a will room? b) I hope so.

3. will long in how you stay London? c) By taxi.

4. the you will get from hotel the airport to how? d) At home.

5. evening will have where you dinner this? e) At the weekend.

6. train in time he did catch the? f) No, a double.