What means of transport do you prefer and why?
Nowadays people can travel in different ways. People usually travel by air, by rail, by sea or by road. All means of travel have their advantages and disadvantages. And people choose one according to their likes and financial possibilities. Of course, travelling by air is the fastest and the most convenient way, but it is the most expensive too. Travelling by train is much slower, but it has its advantages. Not only have modem trains very comfortable seats, but also you can see much more interesting places of the country you are travelling through. Speed, comfort and safety are the main advantages of trains and planes. That is why many people prefer them to all other means. Travelling by sea is popular mostly for pleasure trips.
As for me I prefer travelling by car. I think it’s very convenient. You don’t need to reserve your tickets. You don’t need to carry heavy suitcases. You don’t depend on the timetable. You are free to stop and change the direction whenever you want. You can admire the landscapes you are passing by and you can take a break for a picnic if you feel hungry.
What questions would you ask a tour guide on a tour of London?
Do 1 need a passport or visa?
What are the emergency numbers I can call?
What is the best time of the year to travel there?
How long will it take me to get to the destination?
What excursions are included into the tour?
You have visited some foreign countries. Which of them did you like most and would you recommend your friend to visit?
If I were you, I would travel around my own country first and then travel abroad. There are a lot of places to visit in Belarus such as Mir castle, aUNESCO World Heritage site in Belarus, Brest fortress, which is a must for those who are interested in our history, Belovezhskaya pushcha, a beautiful national park with rare species of animals and birds, and others.
What difficulties can you have when visiting a foreign country? Is it possible to avoid them?
Visiting a foreign country, people usually come in touch with culture, traditions and ways different from their own. To avoid possible difficulties one should get acquainted with this or that country beforehand and then follow the proverb "When in Rome, do as the Romans do."
It means that visitors should show respect for the other culture and its traditions. In this way it will be possible to avoid difficulties.
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Tell me about the place you live in.
I live in Minsk, the capital of the Republic of Belarus and it’s my native city. I’m proud to be its citizen. It’s an ancient city with a rich history. Minsk is 950 years old. It’s the country’s major industrial and cultural centre and one of its most beautiful places. The city has acquired its peculiar look and coloring thanks to the well-planned avenues and squares, to the green parks and gardens stretching along the Svisloch river, to the historical monuments and newly built underground stations.
The Upper Town, a vast area of the old Minsk with the centre in Cathedral Square, which was the most important part of the city, was built in the 16th century, the City Hall, the men’s and women’s St Bernard and St Basil monasteries, the 17th—18th centuries Catholic Church are also situated there.
The recently restored mansion in Intemationalnaya Street that once belonged to the artist V.Vankovich now is a part of the National Fine Arts Museum.
The city’s second largest avenue Prospect Masherova with its numerous public buildings and dwelling blocks rising along the water-and-park Svisloch river artery appeared in the 70s—80s. In 1985, the Minsk-Hero City monument was erected in the Victory Park.
The pride of the city is its parks: the Gorki Park, the Cheluskintsy Park, the Central Botanical Garden and the water-and-park Svisloch reserve.
There are 6 professional theatres and many museums in Minsk.
Also I can’t help mentioning our National Library with its modem design and nice architectural structure. The Library lights up at night thus makingthis whole structure look amazing. There is also a nice scenic caf6 where you can dine enjoying the picturesque parts of the city and getting the panoramic view from above.
Minsk today is growing and prospering. Embassies, banks, business centers, offices and other public and private institutions have been springing up in the city. Minsk is so romantic and magic and so attractive in every season of the year.
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