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Vocabulary and Speech Exercises

I. Give English equivalents of the following words and word-combinations.

Руїни старовинних міст; мальовничі краєвиди; познайомитися з різними людьми; скуштувати їжу; обирати відповідно до вподобань; замовити місце; погодні умови; огляд багажу; плацкартний вагон; вагон-ресторан; дістатися до місця призначення; приміський поїзд.

II. Fill in the gaps using words from the brackets.

Perhaps the most … way to … is by car, simply because you … when and where you want. You have the freedom to … your own timetable, you may also take more … with you. Many people like to travel by car. However, you may need somebody to help share the driving, map reading and … money. There is also the possibility that the … will … down or you will feel travel sick.

Bus travel can be … and inconvenient, especially if you’re traveling to a rural town with limited bus … . You will need buy… and understand the bus schedule before you travel. You’ll probably have to … your own luggage and watch it carefully. And, although many buses have a … on board, the driver will probably discourage you from using it unless there’s an … . Though buses are slower than … , they are less expensive.

(Break, carry, make, slow, convenient, car, petrol, travel, stop, trains, service, emergency, luggage, decide, tickets, restroom)

III. Match each word or word combination with its meaning.

1. suitcase a. a rather long journey by water

2. railway b. a ticket which is valid for one direction

3. luggage c. road laid by rails on which trains run

4. sea voyage d. portable flat-sided case for clothes used when travelling

5. waiting room e. a place where passengers can buy railway ticket

6. single ticket f. bags and their contents taken on a journey

7. return ticket g. a place where passengers can wait for train’s arrival

8. booking office h. a ticket which is valid for both directions

IV. Substitute the words in bold type by a word or word-combination from the text.

1. The fast trains, huge ships, luxurious cars and coaches provide passengers with convenience.

2. All transporting means have their minuses and pluses.

3. Air trip is the quickest and the most comfortable.

4. Before the departure you have to spend some time in the waiting hall.

5. On board the plane the air-hostess welcomes the travellers.

6. Sometimes the customs man may ask you to open your suitcase for examination.

7. After finding your place you put your bags into a special box under the lower seat.

8. It’s much morecomfortable to travel by long-distance trains as you get to the end of your journey faster.

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