THE WORLD OF TRAVELLING Every country has its

THE WORLD OF TRAVELLING

Every country has its custom. To carry coals to Newcastle. So many countries, so many customs. When at Rome, do as Romans do. Travel broadens the minds. Who lives sees much. Who travels sees more.

Hello, I’m looking for a place to spend my holidays. Could you offer me something interesting? Да, конечно. Как долго вы собираетесь путешествовать? ( Yes, certainly. How long are you going to travel? ) For about a fortnight. Вам нравится активный отдых или вы предпочитаете где-нибудь в тихом месте просто расслабиться? ( Do you like active holidays or would you prefer to stay somewhere in a quiet place just to relax? ) Well, I’d like to go on a sightseeing tour to Europe. I think Great Britain is the best place for it. It’s a unique country, which is worth seeing. Besides, it’s the best way to practice your English. Which cities and towns would you advise me to visit? Первое, что вы должны посетить, я думаю –это Лондон, столицу Великобритании. ( First , I think you should visit London, the capital of Great Britain) And how much is this tour? Это зависит от отеля, но средняя цена около 600 долларов( Well, it depends on the hotel, but the average price is about $ 600 ) And which hotel would you advise me to stay at? Я порекомендовала бы вам “The New Barbican”. Это современный отель, очень комфортабельный и недалеко от центра (I would recommend you the New Barbican. It’s a modern hotel, very comfortable and not far from the centre). Fine, that will do. Let’s sign a contract.

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You are considering visiting the city and now you’d like to get more information. In 1. 5 minutes you are to ask five direct questions to find out about the following: 1) dates for departures 2) hotel facilities 3) if breakfast is included 4) number of city tours 5) discounts

Sample answer When are the dates for departures? / When can I leave ? / What facilities are available at the hotel? /What facilities does the hotel provide? Is the breakfast included? How many city tours are offered? Are there any discounts for students? / Can I get a discount? /

THE CRUISE OF YOUR DREAM

You are considering going on a cruise and now you’d like to get more information. In 1. 5 minutes you are to ask five direct questions to find out about the following: new vacation packages sail dates prices/discounts ship restaurants, bars and clubs

Sample answer What new vacation packages can you offer? /Are there any new vacation packages? When are the dates for sail? /When does the cruise begin? / Can I buy a ticket at a reduced price? / How much does the ticket cost? / /What is the price of the ticket? / How big is the ship? / Have you got a four-ship? / Are there any restaurants, bars and clubs on board the ship? /What facilities for relaxation are available on board the ship? /

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You are considering staying at 5 -star hotel and now you’d like to get more information. In 1. 5 minutes you are to ask five direct questions to find out about the following: 1 )contact details (address, phone, e-mail) 2) standard services (laundry, ironing, wake -up call ) 3) facilities for relaxation ( spa, swimming pool, bar) 4) online booking 5) prices/special offers

Sample answer Where is the hotel situated? /What is the phone number for further information? / What standard services are included? /You have got all standard services, haven’t you? / /Will I have the opportunity to launder, iron and other services? / What facilities for relaxation are available at the hotel? /What facilities for relaxation can you offer? / Can I reserve a room on line? / Is there any possibility to book the room on line? What is the price for 2 weeks? / Are there any special offers?

You will have to start speaking in 1. 5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes (12 -15 sentences). In your talk remember to speak about: where and when the photo was taken what/who is in the photo what is happening why you keep the photo why you decided to show the picture to your friend You have to talk continuously, starting with: “I’ve chosen photo number…. ”

Sample answer While travelling I always take many photos and today I’m going to tell you about picture 1. I took this photo when I was on my trip to France last summer. In the foreground of the picture you can see my sister and a receptionist. They are in the lobby. My sister is very happy because her dream came true: she is at a five-star hotel. The receptionist is giving her flowers at the arrival day. He and the woman at the reception desk are friendly and smiling. The receptionist is going to help my sister with her luggage. In the background of the picture there is a small table, three armchairs and a comfortable sofa. I like the room in brown and yellow colours because it makes the room cosy, bright and beautiful. On the walls there are posters and rules for travellers. I took this picture to recollect the moment of our arrival. Moreover, I used this photo for my school project called “The world of travelling”. That’s why I keep this photo in my album. I decided to show this photo to you because you are going to have a holiday in France next summer and I would like to recommend you this hotel. That’s all I wanted to say.

Study the two photographs. In 1. 5 minutes be ready to compare and contrast the photographs: give a brief description of the photos /action, location/ say what the pictures have in common say in what way the pictures are different say which of the activities presented in the picture you’d prefer explain why You will speak for not more than 2 minutes (12 -15 sentences). You have to talk continuously.

Sample answer I would like to compare and contrast the photos which are presented here. There are different ways of going in for sports. And these two photos prove that. I should say that the common theme of these pictures is doing sports. Let me start with the 1 st picture which shows a family: a boy, a girl and their parents. The parents teach their children new downhill technique. And now they stopped for a while to take breath. They also have all the necessary skiing equipment for this kind of sport. As you can see they look very healthy and happy. In the background of the picture you can see mountain peaks covered with snow. The day is sunny and frosty and we see mountains quite well. As for the 2 nd picture, it shows a young girl sitting on the top of the rock. She is fond of hiking. It must be summer because she is wearing a white T-shirt and shorts. She is enjoying a spectacular scenery from the rock. The sky is blue with white clouds and there is mist in the distance. The two pictures have little in common. The most obvious similarity between photo 1 and photo 2 is doing sports. People are going in for sports in the open air. You can’t but agree with me that they look fit and healthy.

Obviously, there a lot of differences. The 1 st picture shows 2 children and their parents in the mountains, but, in contrast, the second one shows one girl on the top of the rock. Besides, they go in for different kinds of sport. Finally, the season is different. In the 1 st picture it is a sunny winter day, whereas in the 2 nd picture, it is a cloudy summer day. As for me, I’d prefer to ski in the mountains because I like this kind of sport. Moreover, it makes me sporty and strong. In conclusion, I would like to say that both pictures make me think that sport is a great way to spend free time and, of course, it is useful for your health. That’s all I wanted to say. Thank you for listening.

THANK YOU!