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TOPIC: TRAVELLING

Text A. DIFFERENT MEANS OF TRAVEL

Alex: Personally I hate seeing people off. I prefer being seen off myself. I'm extremely fond of travelling and feel terribly envious of any friend who is going anywhere. I can't help feeling I should so much like to be in his place.

Bert: But what method of travelling do you prefer?

Alex: For me there is nothing like travel by air; it is more comfortable, more convenient and of course far quicker than any other method. There is none of the dust and dirt of a railway or car journey, none of the trouble of changing from train to steamer and then to another train. Besides, flying is a thrilling thing. Don't you agree?

Bert: I think I should like to say a word or two for trains. With a train you have speed, comfort and pleasure combined. From the comfortable corner seat of a railway carriage you have a splendid view of the whole countryside. If you are hungry, you can have a meal in the dining-car; and if the journey is a long one you can have a wonderful bed in a sleeper. Besides, do you know any place that's more interesting than a big railway-station? There is the movement, the excitement, the gaiety of people going away or waiting to meet friends. There are the shouts of the porters as they pull luggage along the platforms to the waiting trains? The crowd at the booking-office getting tickets, the hungry and thirsty ones hurrying to the refreshment rooms before the train starts. No, really! Do you know a more exciting place than a big railway-station?

Cecil: I do.

Alex: And that is?

Cecil: A big sea port. For me there is no travel so fine as by boat. I love to feel the deck of the boat under my feet, to see the rise and fall of the waves, to feel the fresh sea wind blowing in my face and hear the cry of the sea-gulls. And what excitement, too, there is in coming into the harbour and seeing round us all the ships, steamers, cargo-ships, sailing ships, rowing boats.

Alex: Well, I suppose that's all right for those that like it, but not for me. I'm always seasick, especially when the sea is a little bit rough.

Bert: I've heard that a good cure for seasickness is a small piece of dry bread.

Alex: Maybe; but I think a better cure is a large piece of dry land.

David: Well, you may say what you like about aeroplane flights, sea voyages, railway journeys or tours by car, but give me a walking tour any time. What does the motorist see of the country? But the walker leaves the dull broad highway and goes along little winding lanes where cars can't go. He takes mountain paths through the heather, he wanders by the side of quiet lakes and through the shade of woods. He sees the real country, the wild flowers, the young birds in their nests, the deer in the forest; he feels the quietness and calm of nature.

And besides, you are saving your railway fare travelling on foot. No one can deny that walking is the cheapest method of traveling.

So I say: a walking tour for me.

 

 

Text B. AT THE STATION

F.: Well, here we are at last! When I get into the boat-train, I feel that holidays have already

begun. Have you got the tickets, Jan?

J.: Yes, here they are. I booked seats for you and me; trains are usually crowded at this time. We

have numbers A 26 and A 30; two corner-seats in a non-smoker, one seat facing the engine,

one back to the engine. Is that all right?

F.: That's very good, Jan. I don't like going a long journey in a smoker. May I sit facing the

engine?

J.: Of course! You can take whichever seat you like. As a matter of fact, I really prefer sitting

with my back to the engine. Here's our carriage, A, and here's our compartment. You can get

into the train now.

F.: Lucy, won't you come into the carriage with me? You will be warmer inside.

L.: Thanks, I will.

J.: I'll go and see that our luggage has been put into the guard's van, and I'll book two seats in the

restaurant car for lunch. I'll get some newspapers at the bookstall and some chocolate on my

way back. (He goes away.)

L.: Jan is a good fellow for getting things done, isn't he?

F.: He is. I don't know anyone better. I'm very glad he is coming with me. I know that I shall

have a very comfortable journey. Jan will see to everything – find the seats on the train, see

that my luggage is all right, and get it through the customs. I shan't have to do anything at all

except sit back and enjoy the journey.

 

 

Text C. A VOYAGE ROUND EUROPE

L.: Hello, Anne. Are you back from your holidays already? Oh, you're lovely and brown!

Where have you been?

A.: Oh, I've had a fantastic time! I've just been on a cruise round Europe with my Dad.

L.: Oh, you lucky thing! You must have seen so many interesting places. Where did you sail

from?

A.: Well, we left from Odessa…

L.: Did you call at any European ports?

A.: Yes. Quite a lot. We went ashore at each one and went on some really interesting trips

sightseeing.

L.: Did you go by train or did you hire a car?

A.: No, we went by coach. Now I can say I've seen Rome, London, Paris and Athens.

L.: Oh, I'm so envious. Were you ever seasick?

A.: Only a little. I was fine, until two days after Gibraltar. The sea suddenly became very rough,

and I had to stay in my cabin.

L.: What a shame. But was your father all right?

A.: Yes, he was fine all the time. He's never seasick.

L.: Did you go ashore when you reached Spain?

A.: No, we only saw the coast-line from the deck. It didn't really look very inviting, a bit bare

and monotonous, in fact.

L.: And did you go for a swim in the Mediterranean?

A.: Yes, and in the Atlantic ocean too. There are some beautiful beaches on the west coast of

France. It's so nice to have a swim there.

L.: Well, I'm glad you've had such a lovely time!

 

Notes of synonyms

The act of travelling can be described by a number of synonyms which differ by various implications. They all describe the act of going from one place to another (that is why they are synonyms), but differ by the length of time taken by that act, by its purpose, destination or by the method of travelling.

travel n: the act of travelling, esp. a long one in distant or foreign places, either for the purpose of discovering something new or in search of pleasure and adventure.(Freq. in the plural.); e.g. He is writing a book about his travels in Africa.

journey n: the act of going from one place to another, usually taking a rather long time; e.g. It's a three days' journey by train. You'll have to make the journey alone. Going on a journey is always exciting.

voyage n: a rather long journey, esp. by water or air; e.g. I'd love to go on a voyage, would you? The idea of an Atlantic voyage terrified her: she was sure to be seasick all the time.

trip n: a journey, en excursion, freq. a brief one, made by land or water; e.g. Did you enjoy your week-end trip to the seaside?

tour n: a journey in which a short stay is made at a number of places (usu. with the view of sightseeing), the traveller finally returning to the place from which he had started; e.g. On our Southern-England tour we visited Windsor, Oxford, Cambridge, Stratford-on-Avon and then came back to London.

cruise n [kru:z]: a sea voyage from port to port, esp. a pleasure trip; e.g. The Mediterranean cruise promised many interesting impressions.

hitch-hiking n: travelling by getting free rides in passing automobiles and walking between rides; e.g. Hitch-hiking is a comparatively new way of travelling which gives one a chance to see much without spending anything.

Ex.1.

Answer the questions. Give your arguments:

1.What means of travel do you know? 2. Why are many people fond of travelling? 3. Why do some people like travelling by train? 4. Do you like travelling by train? What makes you like / dislike it? 5. What are the advantages of a sea-voyage? 6. What are the advantages of a hitch-hiking? 7. What kind of people usually object to travelling by sea? 8. What are the advantages and disadvantages of travelling by air? Have you ever travelled by air? How do you like it? 9. What do you think about walking tours? 10. What is, in your opinion, the most enjoyable means of travel? 11. What way of travelling affords most comfort for elderly people? (Give your reasons). 12. Do you think travel helps a person to become wiser?

 

Ex.2.

Write out the words on the topic "Travelling" from the text.

Ex.3.

Find the English equivalents for the following in the text.

Tерпеть не могу провожать; предпочитаю, чтобы провожали меня; ужасно завидую; быть на его месте; способ путешествия; ничто не сравнимо с путешествием на самолете; намного быстрее; никаких волнений, связанных с пересадкой; поесть в ресторане; железнодорожная билетная касса; буфет(закусочная); чувствовать тошноту; неспокойное море.

 

Ex.4.

Fill in the chart presenting advantages and disadvantages of different means of traveling.

 

Travelling Advantages Disadvantages
by plane    
by ship    
by train    
on foot / a walking tour    

 

I. Fill in prepositions or adverbs where necessary:

N i n a: Hello, Alex. I remember somebody told me that you had gone…. an interesting trip … Siberia.

A l e x: I really made a wonderful journey... the very heart of Siberia. We went …

Krasnoyarsk.. plane and then sailed … the Yenissei … a cargo-ship.

N i n a: And where did you go … ashore?

A l e x: Oh,... some spot you are not likely to find... any map. Well, when we found ourselves … the bank we immediately started … the place where our expedition was working.

N i n a: Did you go … car?

A l e x: Oh, no! No car could have driven... those paths. We travelled partly … foot, and … some places went … small rivers and streams … rowing-boats. We were … spots where no man's foot had stepped … us.

N i n a: How exciting! So you enjoyed … the journey, didn’t you?

A l e x: Every minute... it, though it was not an easy one.

N i n a: Did you return … air?

A l e x: No,... train. The fact is, I had hardly enough money... the railway fare, not to say anything … the plane.

 

TRAVELLING BY TRAIN

 

Dialogues

At the booking office

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. Can you tell me, what time the train goes?

Booking-clerk: 8.35. You'll have to hurry if you want to register your luggage.

Passenger: Thanks. (He hurried away.)

* * *

A: Porter, will you see to my luggage, please?

P: Where for, sir?

A: I am taking the ten o’clock train for Glasgow. Have this trunk labled and put it in the luggage van, and two suit-cases can go in the carriage.

P: Right, sir. What class?

A: First. Find me a corner seat facing the engine in a smoker.

P: Have you got your ticket, sir?

A: No, not yet. Where's the booking-office?

P: Come along with me, sir. I'll show you. Here it is. You take your ticket, sir, and I'll meet you on the platform.

A: Which platform is it?

P: Number 8, over there.

 

 

* * *

 

P: Here you are, sir. I've found you a corner seat next to the corridor. Your carriage is near the dining-car and you can order lunch when the attendant comes along.

A: What time do we get to Glasgow?

P: You're due to arrive at 6.15.

A: Thank you. Here you are.

P: Thank you, sir. I hope you'll find the journey comfortable.

A: Well, if I had some minutes left, I should like to go and get myself a book to while away the time during the journey.

P: I'll bring you a paper, sir.

Ex. 1.

Answer the following questions.

1. How many railway stations are there in your town? 2. Where do the trains come in and go out? 3. Where can you buy a ticket for your journey? 4. What are waiting-rooms for? 5. Where can you buy a paper? 6. Who can help you with the luggage? 7. In what way do the porters carry luggage? 8. What is a luggage van? 9. What kinds of trains do you know? 10. What trains do you prefer? Why? 11. Where can one have a light refreshment? 12. What trains have dining-cars? 13. Do you prefer to book your ticket beforehand or to queue up at the booking-office? 14. What is the left-luggage office for? 15. What do the people who prefer to travel light do with their luggage? 16. Do you like to travel light? Why? 17. Do you like to see off your friends and relatives? 18. Do you like when your friends and relatives come to see you off?

 

Ex. 2.

Make up your own story using the words and expressions from the list.

At the railway station, to get a morning paper, the waiting-room, the train is due out at, to have a long journey, sleeping-car, through train, stopping train, long distance train, express, local train, to travel light, to register the luggage, the left-luggage office, to hurry along the train, to book the tickets beforehand, dining-car, to queue up, to see smb. off.

 

Ex. 3.

Complete the following sentences.

1. When we came to the railway station we saw …. 2. If you did not book your ticket beforehand you'll have to …. 3. If you want to buy a ticket for your journey you must …. 4. The porters were busy …. 5. It takes you much time to travel by a stopping train because …. 6. If you have much luggage and prefer to travel light you can …. 7. If you don't like to queue up at the booking-office you can …. 8. They didn't want to miss the train that's why …. 9. The train was ready to leave that's why …. 10. The train starts in 20 minutes so if you are hungry you can …. 11. If you are in a hurry and don't want to travel by a stopping train ….

 

Ex. 4.

Translate into English.

1. Сколько железнодорожных вокзалов в вашем городе? 2. Поезда подходят к платформе каждые 5 минут. 3. Если вы не заказали билет заранее, вы можете купить его в билетной кассе на вокзале. 4. Билетные кассы находятся справа от зала ожидания. 5. Газеты и журналы можно купить в киоске в зале ожидания. 6. Носильщики везут тележки с багажом к багажному вагону. 7. Поезд № 23 идёт без остановок, а поезд № 7 останавливается на многих станциях. 8. Скорые поезда не останавливаются на всех станциях. 9. В поездах местного назначения нет вагона-ресторана. 10. В каждом поезде дальнего следования есть багажный вагон, вагон-ресторан и спальные вагоны. 11. Она не сдала багаж в камеру хранения, так как не хотела стоять в очереди. 12. Те, кто любит путешествовать налегке, сдают чемоданы в багаж. 13. Вы любите провожать друзей? 14. Дайте мне, пожалуйста, билет до Москвы. 15. До Воронежа нет прямого поезда, вам придется делать пересадку в Москве. 16. Я вам советую взять билет туда и обратно. В Москве трудно купить билеты на Санкт-Петербург, и вам придётся стоять в очереди. 17. Многие пассажиры предпочитают места по ходу поезда. 18. Поезд из Киева должен прибыть в 12 часов к платформе № 5.

 

Ex. 5.

Be ready to speak on the following topics.

1. What a large railway station looks like. 2. Your last railway trip. 3.A funny or sad incident that happened to you while on travel.



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