V. Discuss the following with your groupmates.
Some people like to live in large cities, some prefer small and quiet places. What do you like? Prove your point.
City Transport
I. First thoughts. Do you prefer to walk or to ride public transport? Why? Would you like to have a driving license?
II. Study the words. Make sure you know them. Practice the pronunciation.
Downtown, opposite, ride, intersection, entrance, to change (to).
I'm new in town.
I'm lost. / I lost my way.
Does this bus go to …?
Is this the right bus for …?
III. Read and act out the dialogues.
1. A: Could you help me, please? I'd like to know how to get to the center of the city from here.
B: The downtown bus stops in front of the hotel over there.
A: Excuse me, does this bus go to the center of the city?
B: No, you need the bus going in the opposite direction. The bus stop is on the other side of the street.
A: Oh, thank you.
2. A: Would you mind giving me some directions?
B: What are you looking for?
A: The Central Exhibition. Do you know where it is?
B: The Central Exhibition? Well, it's pretty far from here. You'd better take a bus.
A: Is it a long ride? How long does it take to get there?
B: About ten minutes by bus.
A: Which bus do I take to get there?
B: Let me think. It's probably best of all to take Bus 5 on East Street.
A: And where is East Street, please?
B: Walk down this street to the next intersection and turn right. You will be on East Street. The bus stop will be near a small park on your right.
A: Thank you.
Any time. Have a nice day.
3. A: Could you tell me the best way to get to Technical College?
B: Technical College? What street is it on?
A: Green Street.
B: You can get there by bus or subway. I think it would be better to take the subway.
A: Where is the subway entrance, please?
B: It is around the corner over there.
A: Which subway train do I take?
B: Take any train going downtown and get off at the next station. Then change to the train going to Green Street.
A: Thank you.
B: You are welcome.
IV. Comprehension Check.
Match the words with their meanings.
1. tube (Am. subway) a. час пик
2. fare b. перекресток
3. traffic lights c. место для стоянки
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4. rush hours d. вход
5. parking place e. плата
6. downtown f. пересесть
7. intersection g. заблудиться
8. entrance h. светофор
9. to change (to) i. метро
10. to be lost j. центр города
Ask your friend these questions. Agree or disagree with him/her.
1. Where one should cross the street?
2. If he always crosses the street in the right place?
3. What the traffic lights are used for?
4. What he thinks of the public transport in his town?
5. What he thinks of the advantages of having his own car?
Disagree with the statement avoiding simple negation.
1. Getting about the town in which you are for the first time is a simple thing.
2. The tram is the most convenient kind of city transport.
3. Buses are usually empty during the rush hours.
4. There is a tube in every British town.
5. The first words we use to ask about the way are: “Thank you. You were very helpful.”
V. Discuss the following with your groupmates.
Advantages and disadvantages of having a car.
At the Airport
I. First thoughts. Have you ever travelled by plane? Why is travelling by air more preferable than travelling by train?
II. Study the words. Make sure you know them. Practice the pronunciation.
Airline, jet plane, stewardess, to fly by plane, flying weather, non-stop flight, to cancel the flight, to announce the flight, take off, to land, boarding pass, aisle, to fasten, time-consuming.
III. Read and act out the dialogues.
Miss Pane (speaking over the telephone): Good morning. I want to make a reservation for a non-stop flight to London. Are there any seats available on Monday?
Travel agent: Just a minute... Let me check. What time of day do you want to go?
Miss Pane: In the afternoon.
Travel agent: All right. Flight number 2500 is full but there is a space on Pan Am’s flight at 3:00. Does that suit you?
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Miss Pane: The Pan Am suits me perfectly. What time does it get in?
Travel agent: At 5:40 p.m.
Miss Pane: That’s very convenient. And what’s the number of the flight?
Travel agent: 147. May I have your name, please?
Miss Pane: I’m making reservation for my chief, Mr. Thomas Jordan.
Travel agent: Thank you.
Miss Pane: Thank you. You were most helpful.
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Mr Jordan: Good afternoon. I have a ticket for flight 147.
Receptionist: May I have your name, please?
Mr Jordan: Thomas Jordan.
Receptionist: Let me see. Oh, yes. Here we are. You should have your luggage registered.
Mr Jordan: I have just a small suitcase.
Receptionist: I see. I’ll give you your seat allocation now and you’ll hear the loudspeaker call your flight. Listen. That must be it now.
Announcer: Will passengers on flight 147 please take leave of their friends and follow the blue light through immigration and customs. Have your passports ready, please.
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A: Can I check in here for flight 179 to Houston?
B: Do you already have your ticket?
A: Yes, here you are.
B: Thank you. Can you put your luggage up here, please?
A: Sure. I have four suitcases.
B: We allow only three pieces. I’m afraid you’ll have to pay an extra charge.
A: Oh! Can I just carry this one with me?
B: No, I’m sorry. It won’t fit under your seat. That’s 8 dollars. Thank you. You can choose your seat at Gate 4. Enjoy your flight.
IV. Comprehension Check.
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