Will mankind have any future?
2. Ecological problems in our towns.
Revision (units 4,5)
Make up a story using the words and word combinations from (Units 4,5):
Recreation,clear, to stay indoors, fine, frosty, a documentary film, to come out, screen version, plot, amusing, director, celebrity, thrilling, human interference, industrial enterprises, to emit harmful substances, to be in danger
Role-play
You work for a TV company. You are going to make a programme about environmental problems. Choose the members of your team and decide what aspects you`ll deal with and why. Don`t forget that your programme should be interesting for the audience to watch and discuss.
Unit 6. Travelling
Text 1. Different Ways of Travelling
Modern life is impossible without travelling. Thousands of people travel every day either on business or for pleasure. They can travel by air, by rail, by sea or by car. Travelling by air is very popular. Though it is expensive, it is the quickest means of transport. In modern air-liners you are not airsick at all. Travelling by train is slower but it has its advantages. You can see many more interesting places of the country you are travelling through. Modern trains are very comfortable. There are sleeping cars and dining cars that make even the longest journey enjoyable. Travelling by sea is popular mostly for pleasure trips. On board of large ships and small river boats people can visit foreign countries and different places of interest within their own country. On board a ship there are facilities to enjoy your trip. It is a pleasant way of spending a holiday. But when the sea is rough and you may get seasick, there is less pleasure if any at all. Travelling by car is may be the most popular kind of travelling today. You needn`t buy tickets in advance and carry heavy suitcases. You can stop where you wish and spend at any place as much time as you like. Young people today often travel by hitchhiking. It may be dangerous but they say it`s great fun.
Ask at least 3 questions covering the text and train answering them.
Text 2. Tourism
Tourism is visiting places for pleasure. Many people become tourists when they are on vacation. Some tourists visit foreign countries for sightseeing. They usually stay at the hotels because it is comfortable. Those who are interested in history, can visit ancient castles, churches, cathedrals and take pictures. They know the countries and their traditions. Some people enjoy mountains. They are not afraid to climb high peaks covered with snow. It is not easy to leave in tents, carry backpacks, go on foot for many hours. But tourists are ready to bear all discomforts because they are crazy about wonderful views and fresh air. There are a lot of families who spend their spare time hiking. It takes much time to prepare necessary things for future camping: fishing-rods, kettles, sleeping-bags, tents. Hiking teaches people a lot. Tourists can read a map, a compass, put up tents, make a fire, do the cooking.
Comprehension and discussion
What do people travel for?
Why do they choose different means of transport?
What is the best way to get to know different people?
What are the main advantages of travelling by train?
Do you think tourism is harmful for the environment?
Memorize the words.
Make up 10 sentences in English and ask your friends to translate them into Russian.
| arrival – прибытие, приезд cruise – морское путешествие departure – отъезд destination – место назначения fare – плата за проезд fight – полет, перелет non-stop flight – беспосадочный стоп journey – поездка syn. travel, tour, trip route – маршрут, путь, дорога schedule – расписание on schedule – точно, во время service – обслуживание, система обслуживания ticket – билет return ticket – обратный билет single ticket – билет в одну сторону syn. one-way ticket through ticket – транзитный билет tour – путешествие, поездка travel – поездка (любая) trip – непродолжительное путешествие voyage – морское путешествие airport – аэропорт booking-office – касса information office – справочное бюро platform – платформа port – порт, гавань quay – набережная station – станция, вокзал petrol station, gas station - заправка waiting-room –зал ожидания announcer – диктор, информатор traveller – пассажир, путешественник travelling companion - попутчик by plane – самолетом boat – лодка by boat – на корабле by sea-морем on foot-пешком in a car – на машине | guard – проводник passenger – пассажир fellow passenger – попутчик porter – носильщик flight attendant – стюардесса ferry – паром helicopter – вертолет liner – лайнер ship – судно, пароход train – поезд commuting train – электричка express (train) – экспресс berth – спальное место в поезде cabin – каюта carriage – вагон syn. сar dining-сar – вагон-ресторан sleeping ear – спальный вагон soft-seated – мягкий вагон compartment – купе deck – палуба seat – место luggage – багаж, вещи syn. baggage suit-case – небольшой чемодан to board a plane (ship) – сесть на самолет (пароход) to fly (flew, flown) – летать to be sea-sick (air-sick) – страдать морской (воздушной) болезнью to miss the train – опоздать на поезд to travel on business – ехать в командировку are you a good sailor? - вы хорошо переносите качку? when are we due? – когда по расписанию прилетает наш самолет? to recommend - рекомендовать to pack – паковать вещи to backpack – заниматься пешим туризмом it takes me 2 hours to get from London to Oxford |
Remember the proverbs and sayings:
1. Dry bread at home is better than roast meat abroad – В гостях хорошо, а дома лучше.
2. East or West, home is best -…
3. There is no place like home -…
4. An Englishman`s home is his castle – Мой дом – моя крепость.
5. So many countries, so many customs – Со своим уставом в чужой монастырь не ходят.
6. When at Rome, do as the Romans do -….
7. There are more ways to the wood than one – Есть много способов добиться желаемого.