What means of travel do you know

Lesson 13. Means of Travelling

Pre-reading

Task 1. Answer the questions:

1) What do you think, what is this text about?

2) What means of travelling do you know?

3) How would you like to travel? Why?

Task 2. While reading this text find any advantages and disadvantages of different means of travelling and make your own conclusion according to your research: Which is the best way to travel? Prove your opinion.

Task 3. Read the following text:

Millions of people all over the world spend their holidays travelling. They travel to see other countries and continents, modern cities and the ruins of ancient towns, they travel to enjoy picturesque places, or just for a change of scene. It is always interesting to discover new things, different ways of life, to meet different people, to try different food, to listen to different musical rhythms.

Those who live in the country like to travel to a big city and spend their time visiting museums and art galleries, looking at shop windows and dining at exotic restaurants. City dwellers usually like a quiet holiday by the sea or in the mountains, with nothing to do but walk and bathe and laze in the sun.

Most travellers and holiday-makers take a camera with them and take pictures of everything that interests them – the sights of a city, old churches and castles, views of mountains, lakes, valleys, plains, waterfalls, forests; different kinds of trees, flowers and plants; animals and birds. Later, perhaps years later, they will be reminded by the photos of the happy time they had.

Travelling by train is slower than by plane, but it has its advantages. You can see much more interesting places of the country you are travelling through. Modern trains have very comfortable seats. There are also sleeping cars and dining cars which make even the longest journey enjoyable. Speed, comfort and safety are the main advantages of trains and planes. That is why many people prefer them to all other means.

Travelling by sea is popular mostly for pleasure trips. On board large ships and small river boats people can visit foreign countries and different places of interest within their own country. It is very pleasant to see the rise and fall of the waves, to feel the fresh sea wind blowing and hear the cry of the seagulls.

Many people like to travel by car. It is interesting too, because you can stop when and where you like, you do not have to buy tickets or carry your suitcases.

A very popular method of travelling is hiking. It is travelling on foot. Walking tours are very healthful. Hitch-hiking is a very popular method of travelling among young people. But it is more popular abroad than in our country.

All means of travelling have their advantages and disadvantages. And people choose one according to their plans and destinations. If we are fond of travelling, we see and learn a lot of things that we can never see or learn at home, though we may read about them in books and newspapers, and see pictures of them on TV. The best way to study geography and foreign languages is to travel, and the best way to get to know and understand people is to meet them in their own homes.

Vocabulary

Task 4. A. Give Russian equivalents to the English words and study the word combinations:

— to spend one’s holiday travelling

— the ruins of ancient towns

— a picturesque place

— for a change of scene

— to listen to different musical rhythms

— to spend one’s time doing smth

— to bathe and laze in the sun

— to take pictures

— sights of a city

— to be reminded by the photos

— sleeping and dining cars

— an advantage (a disadvantage)

— on board a ship

— to get to know people

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Traveling

Almost all people like to spend their holidays traveling. They travel to see other countries and continents, modern cities and the ruins of ancient towns, they travel to enjoy of ancient towns, they travel to enjoy picturesque places, or just for a change of scene.

City dwellers usually like a quiet holiday by the sea, or in the mountains, with nothing to do but walk and bathe and laze in the sun.

If we are fond of traveling we see and learn a lot of things that we can never see or learn at home, though we read about them in books and newspapers and see pictures of them on TV.

All means of travel have their advantages and disadvantages. And people choose one according to their plans and destinations. Different people prefer different means of traveling. Some people like to climb the mountains, others like to go by train with all modern accommodations and without peculiar adventures. However which ever tourism a man would like, any change of place and new impressions are useful. They prevent a man from getting old.

Nowadays traveling has become a highly organized business. But there are some difficulties. If you want to see the beauty of the countryside you have to go hiking. It is traveling for pleasure. You don’t think about ticket, don’t hurry up. You’ll be pitching a tent and building an open fire and breathing in the fresh mountain air and enjoying picturesque surroundings. I think you’ll enjoy every moment of this journey if you are not a comfort-lover.

There is no travel so fine as by ship. It is the most exciting experience to feel the deck of the ship under your feet, to match the waves rising and falling, to feel the fresh sea wind blowing in your face.

It is a great saving of time traveling by air. You’ll have speed, comfort and pleasure combined. When you get into the train you feel that holidays have really begun. You can see a lot by traveling in a train. But when the season is in full swing trains are usually crowded. So as they say «Tastes differ».

Answer the questions:

1. Are you fond of traveling?

2. Why do people take a camera with them?

3. What do we see and learn while traveling?

4. How do different people spend their holidays?

5. What means of travel do you know?

6. What places have you visited?

7. What countries would you like to visit?

Vocabulary:

to travel by ship путешествовать на корабле

a flight полет, рейс

to save time экономить время

to enjoy picturesque surroundings наслаждаться живописными окрестностями

to pitch a tent поставить палатку

to build an open fire развести костер

change of scene перемена обстановки

destination место назначения

Customs House таможня

duty-free без обложения таможенными пошлинами

currency exchange office пункт обмена валюты

go through the customs пройти таможенный досмотр

stay at the hotel остановиться, жить в гостинице

check in зарегистрироваться

book tickets купить билеты (заранее)

journey путешествие, поездка (длительная)

make a journey совершить путешествие

trip путешествие (короткое)

cruise морской круиз

voyage путешествие (по морю, воздуху)

hike (hiking trip) пешеходный поход

hitch-hike путешествовать автостопом

a ticket for a train, a plain билет на поезд, самолет

leave on the dot/on time отправляться по расписанию

keep to schedule идти по расписанию

catch the train, plane успеть на поезд, самолет

get off/to alight from сойти с

travel agency (tourist agency) бюро путешествий

hand luggage (baggage) ручной багаж

booking office билетная касса

reserved booking предварительный заказ

suit case чемодан

left-luggage office камера хранения

lost property office бюро находок

to produce tickets предъявить билеты

to see smb off провожать кого-либо

send off проводы

Read the dialogues and act them out:

1.

— Hi, Mary. Hi, Bill!

— Hello, how are you?

— Fine, thanks, how was your trip?

— It was great. We had a wonderful time.

— Where did you go?

— Well, we flew to Paris, where we did everything the tourists usually do. We walked a lot by the river.

— And the weather was sunny.

— And we visited the museums and galleries, and the Eiffel Tower.

— And did some shopping.

— Yes, we did some shopping.

— No, you did some shopping.

— OK, OK. I did a lot of shopping.

— Then we went to Venice, where we met some New Yorkers, and we did a lot of sightseeing with them.

— We had a nice time together.

— Then we went to Vienna.

— I’ve always wanted to go to Vienna.

— And we found a cheap hotel and what did we do there?

— We went to the Opera. It was wonderful. So romantic. And then we went to Budapest.

— Yeah, and Mary bought some souvenirs, while I had a steam bath. It was great.

— Except you lost your wallet.

— Yes, I lost my wallet, but someone found it and luckily it had the name of my hotel in it and I got it back.

— Isn’t that great?

— And then we flew back to Paris, and then flew home.

— Well, welcome home!

2.

— Yes, I’d like a ticket to Birmingham.

— When do you want to travel? It’s cheaper after 9.30.

— I’ll travel after 9.30.

— Single or return?

— I’ll have a single ticket, please.

— That’s be thirty pounds exactly. How would you like to pay?

— Do you accept credit cards?

— Well, I’ll pay cash, then. Will there be refreshments on the train.

— Can I have a ticket for the car park as well?

Translate into English:

1. Многие люди любят путешествовать.

2. Проводя свой отпуск в путешествиях, люди видят разные страны и континенты.

3. Люди путешествуют, чтобы увидеть новые живописные места, познакомиться с новыми людьми, попробовать национальную еду или просто ради смены обстановки.

5. Мне нужно два билета на поезд до Ливерпуля.

6. Спальный вагон, пожалуйста. Вам билеты туда и обратно? Это будет стоить 5 рублей.

7. В плохую погоду я предпочитаю быть на палубе, а не в каюте.

8. Нам пришлось провести много времени в аэропорту.

9. Мы добрались домой очень поздно.

10. Путешественники выбирают тот или иной способ путешествия в зависимости от их преимуществ и недостатков, места назначения и своих планов.

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What does travel mean?

What is your definition of travel?

So with this article, I wanted to touch upon the concept of traveling itself, as that is what my blog is about. I hope this will make sense, and that you will recognize your traveler-self in there.

According to the Free Dictionary, traveling is to go from one place to another, as a trip; journey. This definition is pretty straightforward, but I think that traveling goes way beyond this.

Do you think that going somewhere must be of a certain period length to be defined as travel? Do you have to actually leave your country to be traveling? What if you go to the next town?

I personally think that traveling happens when you are going anywhere, whether it is 1 hour from home, at the other side of the country, or abroad. However, I think that there is a distinction between traveling inside your country and outside (may be except for the U.S. as it is so big). When I went to Lyon for my studies, it was still in France, but at the other side of the country. I did not see it as traveling really, as I was going to live there for a few years. But still I have noticed differences in behavior and in mindset, to which I adapted and learned from. When I went to Germany or even the U.S. the differences were much larger. It was a completely different culture, and you feel different mainly because you are so far away from home.

Whether your travel distance is short or long, the purpose is the same. The difficulties and challenges might diverge, depending on where you go and how far the host country’s culture is from your own.

Getting out there

Traveling takes some courage. It means going out of your comfort zone, and getting out there, somewhere you do not know anything about. It takes guts to leave the known for the unknown, which is why some people are not into traveling. Some are born with the travel genes, and they are the ones who take advantage of all the possibilities offered to us. No, traveling is not something easy.

Discovering

I think that we can all agree on what I think is the primary goal of travels: discovering. Whether it is for professional or personal purposes, traveling involves discovering new things. By going to foreign territories, you will discover a new culture, new people, new habits, and new customs. Something different from home, to which you are not used to. But different is good, and that is what strives most people to move around. I mean, discovering is simply about opening yourself to others, accepting and learning from differences, and tolerating. You will end you gaining so much experience and learning about yourself as well, which will allow you to grow.

Adapting

Discovering a new culture, new people and new customs then means that you need to adapt. Indeed, we all have different education and opinions, but when you are in a foreign country, you are the minority. This means that you should adapt to the natives’ way of living. It is important not to impose your culture to the host country, as this could be seen as rude and disrespectful. Take advantage of this opportunity to be abroad to learn as much as you can from other people. They can bring you so much! When learning about their culture, you will also be able to share your culture with them, doing a two-way exchange. Do not miss out on what they can bring you, knowledge is what matters the most.

Escaping

I think that another important factor of travel is to escape. When you have been somewhere for some time already, whether it has been for 10 years or 2years, the routine has been created. Your life did not get boring, but you still established an everyday life that does not change much from one day to another. The remedy to this everyday life for certain people is to leave, escape by traveling somewhere. Getting to discover some new places and people will bring you a feeling of freshness and will bring you new energy to come back to your life and go on.

Meeting new people

Besides discovering new cultures and exchanging with people, traveling also involves meeting new people. Whether it is short-term encounters or long-term friendships, we all find people along the road with whom we bond and create memories. Those memories are what matter the most, and something that we share with these specific people, making it very special. Enjoying travel with others makes the journey better. It also means that you get to learn even more from others, who will most likely help you learn about yourself as well. Its just great. I love going somewhere alone and just meet new people, exchanging, going out, sightseeing and having fun. Even if it does not last, and you know you will probably never see them anymore, you just make the most out of this moment.

Freedom

The ultimate purpose of travel is freedom. I think that traveling results in the freedom of the mind and of the body. You are in free circulation, you are not worrying about responsibilities, tasks, or anything related to everyday life. When I think of this aspect, I mostly have backpacking or going around the world in mind. I would definitely see myself leaving with only a backpack and going from countries to countries. The only dependence that you’ll have will be transportation and housing, but that is essential to any travel. The feeling to just going somewhere because you want to is something exceptional. Not really having a goal, just seeing places and visiting, means for me to be free. You are free of movement– which I especially think of since as a European, it is quite easy to go from one country to another.

I have tried not to be too confusing in writing the different factors involved in the way I define travel. We can agree on the fact that travel is difficult to define! It is a small word, but it means so much! But now, I would be interested and curious to know how you would define traveling.

So, in your opinion, what does it mean to travel?

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Тема / Топик по английскому языку:
Travelling

Millions of people all over the world spend their holidays travelling. They travel to see other countries and continents, modern cities and the ruins of ancient towns, they travel to enjoy picturesque places, or just for a change of scene. It is always interesting to discover new things, different ways of life, to meet different people, to try different food, to listen to different musical rhythms.

Those who live in the country like to go to a big city and spend their time visiting museums and art galleries, looking at shop windows and dining at exotic restaurants. City dwellers usually like a quiet holiday by the sea or in the mountains, with nothing to do but walk and bathe and laze in the sun.

Most travellers and holiday-makers take a camera with them and take pictures of everything that interests them — the sights of a city, old churches and castles, views of mountains, lakes, valleys, plains, waterfalls, forests; different kinds of trees, flowers and plants; animals and birds.

Later, perhaps years later, they will be reminded by the photos of the happy time they have had.

People travel by train, by boat and by car.

All means of travel have their advantages and disadvantages. And people choose one according to their plans and destinations.

If we are fond of travelling, we see and learn a lot of things that we can never see or learn at home, though we may read about them in books and newspapers, and see pictures of them on TV. The best way to study geography is to travel, and the best way to get to know and understand the people is to meet them in their own homes.

Topical Vocabulary

Travelling (4)

People on our planet can’t live without travelling now. Tourism has become a highly developed business. There are express trains, cars and jet-air liners all of that provide you with comfort and security.
What choice to make? It’s up to you to decide. There is a great variety of choice available for you.
Those who live in the country like going to a big city, visiting museums and art galleries, looking at shop windows and dining at exotic restaurants. City-dwellers usually like acquired holiday by the sea or in the mountains.
Most travelers carry a camera with them and take pictures of everything that interests them — the sights of a city, old churches, castles, mountains, lakes, waterfalls, forests, trees, flowers and plants, animals and birds. Later, perhaps years later, they will be reminded by the photos of the happy times they have had.
If you travel for pleasure you would like all means to enjoy picturesque areas you are passing through, you would like to see the places of interest in the cities, towns and countries. Travelling gives us a good opportunity to see wonderful monuments, cultural and historical places, to learn a lot about the history of the country you visit, about the world around us, to meet people of different nationalities, to learn a lot about their traditions, customs, culture. In other words, you will broaden your mind.
Nowadays people travel not only for pleasure but also on business. You have to go to other countries to take part in different negotiations, to sign contacts, to participate in different exhibitions, in order to push the goods produced by your firm or company о Travelling on business helps you to get more information about achievements of other companies» which will make your own business more successful.
There are a lot of means of travelling: by sea, by plane, by car, on foot. Tastes differ. That is why it is up to you to decide which means of travelling you would prefer. All means of travelling have their advantages and disadvantages. And people choose one according to their plans.
No wonder that one of the latest means of travelling is travelling by plane. It combines both comfort and speed and you will reach the place of destination very quickly.
Before boarding the plane you must check in at the airport. You are required to have your baggage weighed. Each passenger is allowed 20 kilograms of baggage free of charge. But if your baggage is heavier you must pay an extra charge.
Before the plane takes off the stewardess gives you all the information about the flight, the speed and altitude. She asks you to fasten the belts and not to smoke. She will take care of you during the flight and will help you to get comfortable in your seat. Inside the cabins the air is always fresh and warm. During the flight you can take a nap or have a chat, you can read and relax. In some planes you can watch video or listen to the music.

When the plane is landing or taking off you have an opportunity to enjoy the wonderful scenery and landscapes. While travelling by plane you fly past various villages and cities at the sight of which realize how majestic and tremendous our planet is. No doubt, travelling by air is the most convenient and comfortable means of travelling.
But if you are airsick the flight may seem not so nice to you. Unfortunately sometimes the flights are delayed because of unfavourable weather conditions, and one more inconvenience is jet-lag.

Путешествия (4)

Люди на нашей планете не могут прожить без путешествий сегодня. Туризм превратился в высокоразвитый бизнес. Существуют скорые поезда, автомобили и реактивные авиалайнеры, и все эти транспортные средства создают нам комфорт и безопасность.
Какой выбор сделать? Решать вам. Вам предлагается широкий выбор.
Тот, кто живет в деревне, любит ездить в большой город, посещать музеи и художественные галереи, смотреть на витрины магазинов и обедать в экзотических ресторанах. Городским жителям нравится проводить отпуск у моря или в горах.
Большинство путешественников возят с собой фотоаппараты и фотографируют все, что им интересно — вид города, старые церкви, замки, горы, озёра, водопады, леса, деревья, цветы, растения, животных и птиц. Затем, годы спустя, эти фотографии им напомнят о счастливых временах, которые они пережили.
Если вы путешествуете для удовольствия, вы обязательно захотите насладиться живописными уголками, которые проезжаете^ вы пожелаете увидеть интересные места больших и малых городов, а также деревень. Путешествие дает нам прекрасную возможность посмотреть на чудесные памятники, культурные и исторические места, узнать историю страны, которую вы посещаете, о мире вокруг вас, познакомиться с людьми разных национальностей, познакомиться с их традициями, обычаями и культурой. Другими словами, вы расширите свой кругозор.
В наши дни люди путешествуют не только ради удовольствия, но и по делам. Нужно ездить в другие страны, чтобы принимать участие в разных переговорах, подписывать контракты, участвовать в выставках с целью рекламы товаров, производимых вашей фирмой или компанией. Деловые командировки помогают лучше узнать о достижениях других компаний, что, в свою очередь, делает собственный бизнес более успешным.
Существует много способов путешествия: по морю, самолетом, на машине, пешком. Вкусы различны. (На вкус к цвет — товарищей нет). Вот почему вам решать, какой способ передвижения вы предпочтете. Все способы путешествия имеют свои преимущества и недостатки. И люди выбирают тот, который соответствует их планам.
Не удивительно, что самый современный способ путешествия — это путешествие самолетом. Он сочетает в себе комфорт и скорость, вы доберетесь до места назначения очень быстро.
Перед посадкой на самолет вы должны зарегистрироваться в аэропорту. Вам необходимо взвесить багаж. Каждому пассажиру разрешается везти 20 кг багажного веса бесплатно. Но если ваш багаж тяжелее, вы должны произвести дополнительную оплату.
Перед отправлением самолета стюардесса проинформирует вас о полете, скорости и высоте, на которой вы будете лететь. Она попросит вас пристегнуть ремни и не курить. Она позаботится о вас во время полета и поможет вам удобно устроиться в вашем кресле. Внутри кабины воздух всегда свежий и теплый. Во время полета можно вздремнуть или поговорить, почитать и расслабиться.
Когда самолет приземляется или взлетает, у вас есть возможность насладиться прекрасным видом и пейзажами. Во время полета вы пролетаете мимо разных деревень и городов, при виде которых вы понимаете, насколько величественна и необъятна наша планета. Без сомнения, путешествие самолетом — самоё удобное и комфортное средство передвижения.
Но если вы подвержены воздушной болезни, полет может показаться вам не таким уж приятным. К сожалению, иногда рейсы задерживаются из-за неблагоприятных погодных условий. Еще одно неудобство — это опоздание самолета.

Questions:

1. Where do people from countryside like going on vacation?
2. Where do city-dwellers usually spend their holidays?
3. Why do most travelers carry a camera with them?
4. What does travelling give us?
5. How does travelling on business help you?
6. What means of travelling do you know?
7. What does travelling by plane combine? 8o What disadvantages of travelling by air do you know?