V Ответьте на вопросы к тексту.
1. How old is London? 2. What made London one of the most important sea ports in the world? 3. What is the best way to acquaint yourself with the city? 4. What does London offer its visitors? 5. What are the main parts of London?
VI Расскажите о Лондоне.
TOPIC 10
ABOUT MY FUTURE SPECIALITY
Physical Training and Sports
I Прочтите и запомните следующие слова и выражения:
background – корни, истоки
archery – стрельба из лука
swimming – плавание
canoe-rowing – гребля на каноэ
wrestling – борьба
department – факультет
to take up – заниматься
to go in for – интересоваться, увлекаться
track-and-fields – легкая атлетика
gymnastics – гимнастика
skating – конькобежный спорт
skiing – лыжный спорт
academic rowing – академическая гребля
physician – врач, медик, терапевт
biologist – биолог
psychologist – психолог
coach – тренер
strength – сила
endurance – выносливость
flexibility – гибкость
I I Прочтите и переведите следующий тест:
Physical training and sports like any social phenomenon have deep historical background. Traditional sports like archery, swimming, canoe-rowing, national wrestling and others have been popular for centuries.
There are several Institutes of Physical Culture, schools for соaches and specialized secondary schools in our country. The Department of Physical Training at Gomel State University trains high-skilled physical training and sport specialists. The students of the department take up various sports. They go in for track-and-fields, gymnastics, skating, skiing, academic rowing and so on. Our students train hard and show good results in sports. Many students of the Department of Physical Training are members of the National Team.
Today the department has research laboratories where physicians, biologists, psychologists carry out their scientific experiments. Dozens of students take part in the work of students’ research societies and hobby-groups. They are active in sports and they have a desireto deeply analyze man’s potential resources in his eternal competition with time, space, earth gravitation.
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After graduating from the Department of Physical Training young specialists work as teachers of physical training, instructors, coaches and referees at various sports societies, clubs and schools. They help people develop strength, endurance and flexibility, to keep healthy, strong and active in life.
III Согласитесь или опровергните следующие утверждения:
1. Physical training and sports are quite modern phenomena. 2. The Department of Physical Training at Gomel State University trains professional economists. 3. The students of the Department go in for track-and-field, gymnastics, skating, skiing, academic rowing and other sports. 4. After graduating from the Department of Physical Training young people becomeprofessional sportsmen.
IV Закончите следующие предложения :
1. The students of the department take up … . 2. Many students of the Department of Physical Training are members of … . 3. Dozens of studentstake an active partin ... . 4. Our students train hard and ….. . 4. After graduating from ... .
V Ответьте на вопросы :
1. What are the traditional sports that have been popular for centuries? 2. What sports do students go in for? 3. Are there any members of the National Team at our university? 4. After graduating young specialists work as teachers of physical training, instructors, coaches and referees, don’t they? 5. Why did you decide to become a teacher of physical training (an instructor, a coach, a referee, …)?
VI Подготовьте устное высказывание по одной из тем:
1. The kind of sports you go in for.
2. Your future specialityas you see it.
Organization of sports and recreation activities
I Прочтите и запомните следующие слова и выражения:
recreation – отдых, развлечение
exciting – зд. увлекательно, интересно
humanity – человечество
all over the world – во всём мире
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develop physically – развиваться физически
keep in good health – беречь здоровье
entertainment – развлечение
to derive from – происходить из/от
artificial – придуманный
non-profitable way – неприбыльным способом
therapeutic refreshment – отдых с терапевтическим эффектом
participant – участник
adventure racing – приключенческие гонки
backpacking – пеший туризм
caving – спелетуризм, путешествия по пещерам
hiking – путешествие пешком
annually – ежегодно
to be attracted by – привлекаться ч.-л., интересоваться
offering – предложение
recreation-related business – бизнес, связанный с организацией отдыха и развлечений
are in great demand – имеют большой спрос
to expect – ожидать
to meet needs – удовлетворять потребности
to offer – предлагать
I I Прочтите и переведите следующий тест:
I am a student of Gomel State University, the Faculty of Physical Training and Sports. I study Organization of sports and recreation activities. I’m going to be a specialist not only in organizing sports and recreation activities but also in tourism. I find it very exciting and important.
Sport is as old as the humanity itself. All over the world people are fond of sports and games. Sport not only helps people to become strong, develop physically and keep in good health but also makes them more organized and better disciplined in their daily activities. Among the sports popular in our country are football, basketball, swimming, volleyball, ice hockey, tennis, gymnastics, figure skating.
And recreation is a form of entertainment derived from physical activities, without artificial rules. Recreation is the use of time in a non-profitable way, in many ways also therapeutic refreshment of one's body or mind. Recreation is active for the participant but in a refreshing manner, usually one which is much different from day to day worries and stresses The examples of outdoor recreation include adventure racing, backpacking, bicycling, camping, canoeing, caving, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, hunting, kayaking, mountaineering, running, sailing, skiing, surfing and even photography.
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Tourism is the largest industry in the world. The tourism market is a dynamic sector of the Belarusian economy, too. The Republic of Belarus is visited, annually, by about 100,000 tourists. In Belarus different types of active tourism are developing these days: green tourism and transit tourism, religious and business tourism, military-historical tourism, hunting and fishing, cultural and farm tourism.
Many visitors are specifically attracted by recreational offerings. Recreation-related business is an important factor in the economy.
That’s why specialists in this sphere are in great demand nowadays. A recreation specialist would be expected to meet the recreational needs of our society. Our university offers the course that leads to a degree in sports, recreation and tourism management. We’ll be able to work both as instructors in recreation centers and managers in tourism.
III Прочтите про следующие виды активного отдыха и спорта, определите отличия и расскажите об одном из них:
Backpacking is a form of low-cost, independent international travel. It includes the use of a backpack or other luggage that is easily carried for long distances or long periods of time; the use of public transport; inexpensive lodging such as youth hostels; and an interest in meeting the locals as well as seeing the sights.
Camping is an outdoor recreational activity. The participants (known as campers) leave urban areas, their home region, or civilization and enjoy nature while spending one or several nights outdoors, usually at a campsite. Camping may involve the use of a tent, caravan, cabin, or no shelter at all.
Hiking is an outdoor activity which consists of walking in natural environments, often in mountains. People often hike on hiking trails. It is such a popular activity that there are numerous hiking organizations worldwide.
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