книги / Basic course of english for students of technical universities

Exercise 4. Change the following statements to questions beginning with the question words given:

1.My cousin is fond of hiking. (who)

2.He goes hiking every spring. (when)

3.Last summer I travelled by train. (when, how)

4.We look forward to seeing many picturesque places. (who, what)

5.My parents had an opportunity to visit Paris. (what)

6.We’ll spend five days in Moscow. (how many)

Exercise 5. Answer the questions:

1.How often do you go on holidays? Where have you been?

2.Who do you usually travel with? Do you prefer to travel in a group or independently? Why?

3.Have you ever been abroad? Have you ever had to get a visa to visit another country?

4.Which museums have you visited? Which did you enjoy most?

Why?

5.What are possible disadvantages of tourism for a country? Explain.

6.What are benefits of tourism for a country? Explain.

7.Does your country benefit from tourism? In what way?

8.For tourists, what is the most convenient way to get around in your country?

9.Which of the 7 new world wonders do you know? Where are they located?

10.What countries are the most popular destinations? Discuss. Do on-line research.

11.What are the most popular tourist attractions in your coun-

try/city?

12.City trip or beach holiday? Which do you prefer? Why?

13.What kind of jobs are there in the tourism industry? Would you like to do one?

14.Have you ever flown? Was it short or long haul? Did you suffer from jet lag?

15.Which city or country would you like to visit most? Explain why.

16.Which cities or countries have you visited? What’s your top 3?

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17.Have you ever gone hiking?

18.Describe a sightseeing trip you have taken.

19.Have you ever taken a long distance bus trip? How many hours were you on the bus?

20.Name some landmarks from your city or country. Describe them.

Exercise 6. Match the words from two columns to make collocations.

Exercise 7. Match a landmark, a picture and write the name of a country it is situated in, if you need use additional sources of information.

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Exercise 8. Read and translate the dialogue.

At the Airport

In the Queue

Penny: Oh, I’m so exited! I’ve never flown before! Woman: Where are you travelling to?

Penny: I am going to Australia to see my cousin. Woman: That is nice. How long is the flight? Penny: I think it’s about 20 hours.

At the Check-in Desk

Check-in girl:

Penny:

Check-in girl:

Penny:

Check-in girl:

Penny:

Check-in girl:

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Penny: Oh, no! What happens now? Check-in girl: You have to pay 20 € for each kilo.

Penny: 60€! Oh, I’ll have to pay, as I don’t want to miss the plane.

At Security

Security man: Is this your luggage Madam? Penny: Yes, why is there a problem? Security man: Can you open the bag please?

Penny: Just a minute. I have to find the key.

Security man: You do know that you are not allowed to take any sharp objects on the aircraft.

Penny: But I haven’t got anything sharp!

Security man: You have some nail scissors and these are not permitted. I will have to confiscate them.

Penny: It seems that everything I do is wrong!

Security man: Well, you should have to read the regulations beforehand. There are notices displayed everywhere in the airport on what you can take on-board. Please proceed to your gate number now, Madam.

Penny: Gate number? I don’t know it.

Security man: If you look at the departure board, you will find the information about your flight.

Penny: Thanks.

At gate number 8

Air stewardess: We are ready for boarding now. Please have your boarding passes ready. Please proceed to the aircraft when we call your seat number.

Penny: Excuse me, where can I find my seat number? Air stewardess: It’s on your boarding pass, Madam. Ah, your seat

number is 68J. You will be one of the last passengers we call.

Penny: Oh, dear! Am I ever going to get Australia?

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Exercise 9. Explain the meaning of the following words:

Boarding pass, overbooking, connecting flight, flight attendant, to take off, to land.

Exercise 10. Here are some airport signs and announcements. Study this information to use it in your dialogue.

1.Please proceed to gate № 5.

2.Please do not leave any bags unattended.

3.Flight RL 105 is now boarding at gate 14.

4.Flight RL 105 has been delayed.

5.Flight RL 105 has been cancelled.

6.Would passenger Jane Brown please come to the information desk.

7.This is the final call for flight AM 300 for London.

ARRIVALS, DEPARTURES, DEPARTURE LOUNGE, CHECKIN, LUGGAGE CAROUSEL, BAGGAGE (RE)CLAIM, HAND LUGGAGE, EXIT, FASTEN SEATBELTS, NO SMOKING, LAVATORY OCCUPIED, LAVATORY VACANT, HOT, COLD, TRASH, FLUSH, RETURN TO YOUR SEAT, FLOTATION DEVICE UNDER YOUR SEAT, EMERGENCY EXIT, 36A WINDOW, 36B AISLE.

Exercise 11. Describe your trip by air. Use the following words and expressions:

to check in, a passport, a single ticket, an aisle seat, a boarding pass, hand luggage, passengers, a flight attendant, to fasten one’s seatbelts, to take off, to be above the clouds, to have a snack, to land, to enjoy the trip, to suffer from jet lag.

Exercise 12. Make up a dialogue about your last trip. Use the words from the previous exercises.

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Additional Tasks for Self-Control

Variant 1

1. Read the text and find the answers to the questions:

1.What is the highest building in Washington? 2.What is the most interesting museum in Washington?

WASHINGTON

Washington, the capital of the United States, is situated on the Potomac River in the District of Columbia. Washington is not the largest city in the United States but in the political sense it is the most important city.

Washington has one major business and that business is government. Many people living in Washington work for the federal gov-

ernment. At 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue there is the White House where the President lives and has his office.

The Capitol, with its great Hall of Representatives and the Senate, is the highest building in Washington. There is a law against building structures more than 90 feet high in the capital. With its beautiful buildings and its tree-lined avenues Washington attracts a lot of visitors.

The capital has world-known art galleries, museums and monuments. One of the most interesting museums in Washington is the National Art and Space Museum. The museum has aircraft and spacecraft that were important in aviation history. There are even rocks that the astronauts brought to the Earth after their Moon landing.

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2.а) Name the number of the paragraph where Participle I is used in the function of attribute. Write out the sentence and translate it into Russian.

b) Define the functions of Participle I in the following sentences. Translate them into Russian.

1.The Library of Congress contains millions of books and manuscripts, including personal papers of the US presidents.

2.Living in Washington you can meet people of almost all nation-

alities.

3.Millions of emigrants cross the ocean, hoping to find a better life in the USA.

3.Find the sentence with the Present Continuous Tense.

1.Many people visit the Lincoln Memorial every year.

2.They are visiting the Lincoln Memorial now.

3.We met our friends when they were visiting the Lincoln Memorial.

4.Name the number of the sentence where Participle II is used in the function of an attribute. Translate it into Russian.

1.The Capitol is the highest building in Washington which is known as an American city without skyscrapers.

2.Many important events have taken place at the Lincoln Memorial.

3.Washington named after the first American President is situated on the Potomac River.

5.Find the sentence with the Present Perfect Tense.

1.Many people visited the Lincoln Memorial last year.

2.A group of tourists has just visited the Lincoln Memorial.

3.Millions of people visit the Lincoln Memorial every year.

6. Find the English equivalent to the Russian sentence.

Вашингтон стал крупным культурным и научным центром.

1.Washington is a centre of culture and science.

2.Washington has become a great cultural and scientific centre.

3.Washington became the centre of science and culture in the nineteenth century.

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7. Fill in the gaps with the correct form of the adjective.

1.Washington is one of … (beautiful, more beautiful, the most beautiful) capitals in the world.

2.The population of New York is … (great, greater, the greatest) than the population of Washington.

3.Pennsylvania Avenue is … (long, longer, the longest) street in Washington.

Variant 2

1. Read the text and answer the questions:

1.What is the highest building in New York?

2.What is the longest street in New York?

NEW YORK

1. New York is one of the largest cities in the world. It is situated on the Hudson River. In 1626 the Dutch Trade Company bought Manhattan Island from the local Indians for twenty-four dollars. At present Manhattan Island

is the centre of New York and its business section.

2.New York is the city of skyscrapers. The highest skyscraper is the Empire State Building. It has 102 stories and its height is 380 metres. Not far from the Empire State Building is Rockefeller Centre. Rockefeller Centre houses all kinds of offices, enterprises, theatres and music halls.

3.Wall Street is the financial heart of the USA. The National Bank and large offices are situated there. Broadway is the longest street in the city. It is 29 kilometers long. Broadway is the street of the best known theatres and cinemas.

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4. The Statue of Liberty greets everybody who comes to New York by sea. Millions of emigrants from all parts of the world cross the ocean, hoping to find a better and happier life there.

2.а) Name the number of the paragraph where Participle I is used in the function of attribute. Write out the sentence and translate it into Russian.

b) Define the functions of Participle I in the following sentences. Translate them into Russian.

1.Feeling not well she decided not to go to the party.

2.Many people running in Central Park try to get slim.

3.Playing in Central Park children are away from fast cars and busy

streets.

3. Find the sentence with the Past Continuous Tense.

1.The children were playing in Central Park when we met them.

2.Many children play in Central Park.

3.The children are playing in Central Park.

4.Name the number of the sentence where Participle II is used in the function of an attribute. Translate it into Russian.

1.Most skyscrapers are situated in the lower part of Manhattan.

2.The Empire State Building constructed in 1931 is the highest building in New York.

3.Many skyscrapers are made almost entirely of glass.

5.Find the sentence with the Present Perfect Tense.

1.They built a new bridge last year.

2.The workers have built a new bridge this year.

3.The workers are building a new bridge.

6. Find the English equivalent to the Russian sentence.

Я никогда не был в Нью-Йорке.

1.I didn't go to New York last year.

2.I have never been to New York.

3.I wasn't in New York when it happened.

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7. Fill in the gaps with the correct form of the adjective.

1.The subway in New York is … (cheap, cheaper, the cheapest) means of transport.

2.Wall Street is … (important, more important, the most important) banking centre in the world.

3.New York is … (large, larger, the largest} than Washington.

Variant 3

1. Read the text and find the answers to the questions:

1.How many people live in London?

2.What is the East End famous for?

LONDON

1. London is the capital of Great Britain. It is situated on the river Thames. It is one of the largest cities in the world. Its population is about 9 million people.

2. In the West End there are many famous museums, theatres, palaces and parks. The British Museum is one of the most famous

museums in the world. It contains the most important collection of things from Greece and Egypt, including the famous Egyptian mummies. The West End includes Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus and the main shopping areas of Oxford Street, Regent Street and Bond Street.

3. The Houses of Parliament built in the 19th century, are the place where the English Government sits. Big Ben is the name given to the clock and the bell of the clock tower of the Houses of Parliament. The great bell weighs thirteen and a half tons. Buckingham Palace is the home of Britain's Kings and Queens. Every day a lot of tourists come to see the ceremony of Changing the Guard in front of Buckingham Palace.

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