VII. Suggested activities
1. Speak on the following situations:
A) two friends are discussing their summer holidays and plans to go somewhere.
They speak about the best time to go and choose the transport;
B) you are buying a ticket for a plane. Ask about the timetable, price and
meals during the flight;
C) you and your friend are discussing how to get to Great Britain. You don’t
like going by planes and prefer train or ferry.
2. Speak about advantages and disadvantages of traveling by planes.
3. Make up dialogues using expressions from sections V and VI.
Lesson 24
CALIFORNIA DREAMING
I. NOTE
The drive along Highway 1 in California is spectacular. One of the most scenic
stretches runs from the city of Monterey south to Big Sur. The coastal highway hangs
perilously above the Pacific Ocean.
Big Sur is 80 miles of treacherous ocean and rocky shore. Along your drive, you will
see otters, sea lions and whales. The coast line is dotted with redwoods, the world's
largest trees.
Carmel (its official name is Carmel by the Sea) is a storybook village. One of its
most famous inhabitants, and former mayor, is the American movie actor Clint Eastwood.
If you go to the Hog's Breath pub, you may just run into him.
II. DIALOGUE
You (reading your aunt’s will): “One of my favorite places in America is the area
around Monterey, California. I would like my nephew to visit Monterey as I did as a
tourist. He should do the following:
1. Have lunch at a restaurant on Cannery Row. Sit at a table overlooking the water.
Perhaps you’ll be able to catch a glimpse of the famous sea otters;
2. Visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium;
3. Take the scenic 17-mile drive;
4. Drive on Highway 1 down to Big Sur for a splendid view of the rugged
California coastline;
5. On the return drive to Monterey, spend a night at the quaint Lamp Lighter Inn
in beautiful Carmel by the Sea. Ask for the Hansel and Gretel cottage if you can get it”.
(The next morning, you check out of your hotel and drive for two hours south to Monterey.
You spend the next few days exploring the sights your aunt wanted you to see).
IV. IDIOMS
Toot One’s Own Horn
(boast)
Michael’s last novel was a best seller. He has no need to toot his own horn
about his literary accomplishments. His readers and critics alike will now become
aware of his talent. He won’t have to boast about his skill and success as a writer.
Thank One’s Lucky Stars
(feel grateful for one’s good fortune)
All Alec could do was thank his lucky stars that his daughter was fit again.
Up for It
(ready to take part in a particular activity)
At first I was not sure that the girl would race with him, but then I felt that she
was clearly up for it.
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