- •Липецкий государственный педагогический университет
- •Липецк, 2006 unit 1 why do people travel?
- •Focus on vocabulary
- •5. Look through the list of words below and classify them into two groups: “a short journey” and “a long journey”.
- •6. Put one of the words below in each space. Use each word only once.
- •8. Think of at least 5 words to go into each blank.
- •9. Use the following words to make as many compounds as possible.
- •10. Match the verbs on the left with nouns on the right.
- •11. Choose the best word to complete the sentences.
- •12. Fill in the gaps with correct prepositions.
- •13. Say it in English.
- •Reading
- •1. Read the text (the paragraphs are out of order). Then do the tasks which follow. Sum up the reasons for travelling that Mark Wallington mentions in his essay.
- •2. Travelling On Your Own.
- •1) Read the following text to find out how the writer prefers to travel and why.
- •2) Now complete these statements by choosing the answer you think fits best.
- •3) Discussion Points:
- •Why do people travel?
- •Vocabulary
- •Focus on vocabulary
- •Reading
- •More Than One Way to Travel
- •Listening
- •Have your say
- •2. Comment upon the following quotation:
- •III reading
- •Remember the pattern
- •Writing
- •Have your say
- •Act it out
- •The Best Way to Travel
- •Focus on vocabulary
- •8. Divide the following means of transport into 3 groups: transport by air, water, on land.
- •9. Read the short passage below and decide what the missing words are.
- •10. A) Match the expressions on the left to their explanations on the right.
- •Listening
- •Focus on vocabulary
- •5. Give at least 3 alternatives for each blank.
- •6. Choose the correct answer.
- •7. Read the passage and work out the missing words.
- •8. Give English equivalents.
- •Joke Time!
- •9. The following sentences describe what you do when you go to an airport to catch a plane, but they are in the wrong order. Read them carefully and put them in the right order.
- •What is jet lag?
- •Reading
- •1. You are going to read the true story of how Nigel Hughes flew to Brazil by accident. How do you think this could have happened?
- •I Flew to Brazil by Accident
- •2. Pre-reading task.
- •1) What for you is most important from an airline? Put the following in order of importance:
- •2) Flying is probably one of the safest ways to travel, but there can be problems. Discuss what can go wrong on the ground and in the air.
- •Travellers’ Tales
- •Have your say
- •2. Sum up all the arguments for and against flying.
- •3. Have you ever travelled by air? Share your experience with the class. Act it out
- •I’m not Keen on Flying
- •Vocabulary
- •Focus on vocabulary
- •2. British English or American English? Complete the table.
- •3. Match the nouns in the middle with the words on the outside.
- •4. Fill in the gaps with correct prepositions.
- •5. Complete these sentences.
- •Joke Time!
- •Reading
- •Writing
- •2. What are the advantages and the disadvantages of railway travel?
- •2. British English or American English? Classify the words into 2 columns:
- •8. Read the passage and put the sentences in the correct order.
- •Reading
- •1. Read the text and put the paragraphs in the correct order under the headings:
- •2. Read the text and fill each gap with one of these words:
- •The Road to Ruin
- •Writing
- •Vocabulary Work
- •1. Replace these words and expressions from the text you have just read with words or expressions of your own.
- •2. Explain the meaning of the following:
- •3. Find words and expressions for these definitions.
- •Writing
- •Have your say
- •Act it out
- •Unit 3 are you an experienced traveller?
- •An experienced traveller
- •Focus on vocabulary
- •Reading
- •1. A) Read this advice from a travel book and complete the sentences.
- •2. The leaflet below gives advice to students on travelling round Europe by train. After reading it, read the questions below and choose the answer which you think fits best. Eurorailing
- •Writing
- •Vocabulary
- •In sight
- •Focus on vocabulary
- •1. Transcribe and read the following words.
- •Valise, commodious, reverie, saloon, exhilaration, harbour, disillusioned,
- •2. Could you do this crossword puzzle?
- •3. Fill in the gaps with the correct prepositions.
- •8. Are the following statements true or false? Can you correct the false ones?
- •9. Read the passage and fill in the gaps with any suitable words or expressions.
- •Writing
- •Listening
- •Have your say
- •Unit 4 does travel broaden the mind?
- •Vocabulary
- •Focus on vocabulary
- •6. Fill in the gaps to complete the phrases. Give alternatives where possible.
- •Reading
- •4. Choose one of the quotations below and comment upon it.
- •When in Rome
- •Getting ready for the round-table talk writing
- •Listening
- •Have your say
- •Brush up everything you have done
- •And get ready for
- •The Round-Table Talk
- •On travelling.
Focus on vocabulary
1. Transcribe and read these words.
emergency, consulate, compass, punctual, resourceful, buoy, etiquette, bureau
2. Define the meaning of the following:
consul
emergency brake
a customs declaration form
travel light
a medicine case
3. Give synonyms.
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4. Give the opposites.
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5. Insert the correct prepositions and postpositions.
An experienced traveller is ready to put ... ... small inconveniences.
He is not a man to lose his head ... trifles.
On the way to Sebastopol the ship calls ... Sukhumi.
Do I have to fill ... a customs declaration form?
They didn’t know what platform their train left ... .
She is not likely to burden herself ... a lot of luggage.
6. In each set, find the odd-one-out; explain your choice.
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1. a. trunk 2. a. orderly 3. a. neglectful 4. a. timetable 5. a. tourist office |
b. suitcase b. excited b. annoyed b. map b. Inquiry Office |
c. hamper c. punctual c. forgetful c. guide-book c. left-luggage office |
d. haversack d. thoughtful d. absent-minded d. compass d. booking office |
7. Say it in English.
Опытный путешественник всегда спокоен, находчив, энергичен, пунктуален, методичен.
Он заботлив по отношению к своим спутникам, а также готов мириться с небольшими неудобствами.
Он отлично умеет укладывать вещи, и в его багаже Вы всегда найдете аптечку, расписание движения поездов, разговорник, компас, и, конечно, он всегда берет что-нибудь почитать.
Он знает, где найти справочное бюро, камеру хранения, билетную кассу, регистрационную стойку в аэропорту, а также, как заполнить таможенную декларацию или сдать вещи в багаж.
Если хотите путешествовать без проблем, купите билет заранее, аккуратно упакуйте вещи, чтобы ничего не разбить и не потерять, и постарайтесь прибыть на станцию за полчаса до отхода поезда.
Reading
1. A) Read this advice from a travel book and complete the sentences.
Travel Tips
Before you travel
go to your doctor’s to find out whether you need to ________. Don’t forget to do this – it could be a matter of life and death!
learn some basic language in case ________.
find out as much as you can about the customs of the country you are going to visit in order not to ________. For example, find out if holidaymakers are allowed to wear beachwear in the streets.
remember to check whether you need a visa so that ________. For many countries you need to get a valid visa before you travel.
only take what is essential. Carry your packed suitcase or rucksack up and down some stairs for 20 minutes to find out how heavy it is. If it’s too heavy, ________!
In the country
don’t carry a lot of cash around with you in case ________. The best thing to do is to take traveller’s cheques. You can then claim your money back if the cheques are stolen.
in order to avoid disappointment find out about closing times of ________. Make sure you ask at the local tourist office so that you can get up-to-date information.
B) Read these tips from the travel book.
Can you complete the sentences with to, in order (not) to, in case and so (that)? Note that more than one answer is possible in some sentences. Now, which of the seven paragraphs in A would you add them to?
Take out some travel insurance ________ cover yourself against any loss or theft.
Make a list of everything you put into your luggage ________ forget things each time you repack on your journey.
Remember to buy a dictionary and a phrase book before you travel ________ it is difficult to buy one when you are abroad.
Read a good travel guide about the country you are going to visit ________ find out the best places to eat and stay.
Also take care when you visit a church, temple or other places of worship ________ there are any special rules. For example, you have to remove your shoes before entering a mosque in Moslem countries.
Take along a basic medical kit ________ you always have something in case of illness.
Look in your passport ________ check the expiry date.