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Think of a place in your country (region) that you know well and think is beautiful. Write the description of this area.


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XI. Read the information about an area of England.

Looking for somewhere to go away for a long weekend? At this time of year, there is nowhere better than the unspoilt countrysideof South Shropshire. On the borders of England and Wales, it is full of beauty, with high hills, wooded countryside and picturesque towns and villages. You can stay in Ludlow, which is the biggest town in the district. It has a breathtaking castle and a church tower that one can see from miles and miles away. Cross the medieval bridge over the river Teme and enter the town through a gate in the old town walls. You will find yourself in Broad Street with its impressive 18th century houses. The castle and spectacular medieval St.Laurence's church are worth visiting.

There are also plenty of things to do for those who like the outdoor life. Go canoeing on the river Teme or hang gliding from Clee Hill. South Shropshire is also a walker's paradise.

There are a plenty of good hotels and restaurants in Ludlow with high standard of food.

 

XII. Answer the following questions:

  1. Do you get many foreign tourists in your country?
  2. What do they come to see? What do they come to do?
  3. What are the most popular cities and towns for them to visit?
  4. What are the most popular places?

 

 

Travelling by plane

I. Vocabulary:

  1. Boarding card-посадочный талон
  2. air hostess (steward)\ flight attendant - стюардесса\стюарт
  3. plane, jet- самолет, реактивный самолет
  4. flight (domestic\international) –рейс (внутренний\международный)
  5. non-stop flight- рейс до места назначения без посадок в других городах
  6. take off- взлетать
  7. land- приземляться
  8. seat-belt- ремень безопасности
  9. hijack ( a plane) – угнать
  10. luggage tag- бирка для багажа
  11. board the plane- садиться в самолет
  12. customs regulations (restrictions)- таможенные правила (ограничения)
  13. customs duties- таможенные пошлины
  14. duty-free- беспошлинный
  15. prohibited articles list- список запрещенных вещей
  16. declare- декларировать
  17. fill in a customs declaration-заполнять таможенную декларацию
  18. personal effects-личные вещи
  19. go through customs-проходить таможенный досмотр
  20. excess luggage- избыток багажа
  21. pay extra- доплатить
  22. free luggage allowance-разрешение на бесплатный провоз багажа
  23. cross the border- пересекать границу
  24. smuggle in- ввозить контрабандой
  25. fare- плата за проезд
  26. arrival-прибытие
  27. departure-отправление
  28. economy (first)- class- эконом (первый) класс
  29. one way ticket- билет в один конец
  30. return ticket-билет туда обратно
  31. schedule- расписание
  32. aisle seat- место у прохода
  33. window seat- место у окна
  34. gate- ворота, выход
  35. get air-sick- страдать воздушной болезнью

 

Read and translate the sentences:

1. I would like a window seat. 2. Would you like one-way or return ticket? 3. Please check in two hours before departure. 4. Could you tell me how long the flight takes? 5. Do you want to travel first class or economy? 6. Passenger must register their tickets and luggage. 7.Each passenger has a free luggage allowance. Generally this limit is 20 kg for economy class and 30 kg for the first class. 8. Don't forget your personal effects when leaving the plane. 9.If the traveler has nothing to declare he may go through the “green” section of the Customs. 10. She's afraid of traveling by plane. 11. We always visit duty free shop when we travel abroad.

 

II. Match the words:

Excess effects______________

Seat tag_________________

Personal extra________________

Pay belt_________________

Return ticket______________

Luggage luggage_____________


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