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6. Make word combinations_r translate them and find them in the

text.
travel	airplane
express	view
big	office
jet	bureau
railway	train
corner	in queue
splendid	ticket
comfortable	item
to wait	on business
luggage	a train
waiting	bed
to board	ship
small	room
information	seat

 

Match the synonyms in the columns. Translate the pairs and

find them in the text.
various	buffet car
plane	to arrive
dining car	snack bar
queue	line
luggage	trip
to leave	baggage
to come	beforehand
journey	different
cloak room	thing
refreshment room	to depart
item	luggage office
in advance	aircraft

 

Match the antonyms in the columns. Translate the pairs and find them in the text.

to push departure to get off exit

arrival entrance to board to pull

Unit 4. Travelling By Train

Make a summary of the text,

10. Describe what you do at each office or room:

• Waiting room

• Refreshment room

• Lady's or Men's room

• Luggage office

• Lost property office

• Booking office

• Inquiry office

• Police office

For disagreement use: I don't think so. I don't agree with you here. I definitely disagree. Not in the least.

Sons.

For agreement use: I think so. I agree with you. I absolutely agree. Sure.

11. Fill in the blanks with prepositions and adverbs where neces­sary. Translate the story.

ON THE WAY TO LIVERPOOL

Linda found a seat ... a compartment that was full ... middle-aged businessmen. One ... them offered to put her case ... the rack ... her. She politely told him she could do it herself. The man started talking ... her § *» she had sat down. She tried to avoid getting ... a conversation but it Was impossible. He was one ... those boring types that go ... talking even If nobody is interested. When she casually mentioned that she was going Liverpool... order ... do a report... the city, he began ... telling her all ... the place. Several hours went.... He talked and talked. Linda hardly said anything. Finally, the train gotLiverpool. The man kept... talk- lug ... the very last minute. Linda got... to go. Just then he invited her ... i party. He said he would introduce her ... all his friends so that she could

learn more ... Liverpool. Linda politely refused and hurried.......................................... the

compartment. She could still hear the man's voice. He was talking ... lomeone else ... the compartment and she happened to catch ... a few Words: "Nice girl", he was saying. "But you know, she talked so much that I could hardly put... a word."

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12. Agree or disagree with the following statements. Give your rea -

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1. Long train trips are so exciting.

2. A talkative person in your compartment is the very thing you need to make your trip pleasant.

3. Travelling alone is not only boring but dangerous.

4. Railway system is the best invention of the mankind.

5. It is difficult to travel by train if you have heavy luggage.

6. Lost property office is the most useful office at a railway station.

13. Discuss:

1. So many interesting and pleasant things happen when you travel a lot.

2. There are advantages and disadvantages in travelling by train. What are they?

14. Speak about... your first train trip.

15. Explain why trains are still a very popular means of transport.

DIALOGUE 1

Read, translate, memorize and dramatize the dialogue.

OVER THE PHONE

Railway agent: Good morning! British Railways, King's Cross.

Customer: Can you give me the times of fast trains to Edinburgh,

please, and arrival time? I'd like to get there about 6.00 p.m.

Railway agent: Just a minute. Let's see. Week days 8.48 arrive 5.10; 9.30

arrive 5.30. Do you want any more?

Customer: No. That's fine, thank you very much. These are week­day trains, aren't they?

Railway agent: Yes. Monday and Saturday inclusive.

Customer: Thanks a lot.

DIALOGUE 2

Read_r translate, memorize and dramatize the dialogue.

AT THE BOOKING OFFICE

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Customer: Hello. The centre of London, please. Railway agent: All trains go to Victoria station. Single or return?

Unit 4. Travelling By Train

Single, please. How much is that? £9.80, please. Sorry? How much? £9.80.

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Customer: Agent: Customer: Agent: Customer: Agent: Customer: Agent:

Role play

Thanks. What time's the next train? At 11.20, so, in ten minutes. Platform 7. And how long does it take? About half an hour.

 

Student А You are a traveller.	Student В You are a railway agent.
h Call the railway station and in­quire about trains to the place you need to get to. Ask about de­parture and arrival time, prices and discounts.	L Answer the questions about trains' timetable. Give details about de­parture and arrival time, prices and discounts. Use real informa­tion.
2. Come to the booking office and buy tickets to the place you need to go. Ask for special fare or dis­count, especially if you are a stu­dent or a family with toddlers, or your spouse is over 60.	2. Sell tickets to customers. Offer special fares or discounts for round trip tickets and for chil­dren, students or senior travellers who are over 60.