Choose the right word from the list below. Mind the forms of the words. Translate the article.

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Service
Учебник для вузов Москва, 2006 УДК 802.0 ББК 81.2 Англ С32 Сербиновская А. М. Английский язык для турбиз- С32 несаи сервиса. Eng

Fill in the blanks with prepositions, particles and adverbs where necessary. Translate the abstract.
I went straight ... the east coast ... the island. It was already late ... $bt afternoon, but it was still warm and bright. Soon a cool wind began и„ reach me and I saw the sea lying blue and sunny

Vocabulary
iemand — спрос generation — поколение iboard — на борт truise — круиз Itateroom — каюта to delight — восхищать to inspire — вд

ALASKA SUMMER CRUISES
As the demand for multi-generational family travel continues to grow, Crystal Cruises invites children under 12 to cruise for free aboard seven Crystal Harmony 2005 Alaska cruises when sharing the

Give English equivalents to the following words and word combinations.
3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Спрос на семейные путешествия продолжает возрастать;

Make word combinations, translate them and find them in the
text.   family adventures share experience travel

QUEEN MARY 2
Queen Mary 2 is the_______________________________ , longest, tallest, widest, and It — $780-million — the most expensive_________________________ ever built. The successful trial

PLANNING YOUR FIRST CRUISE
Planning your first cruise can be a challenge for those who either haven't travelled much or who haven't taken an organized tour or vaca­tion. How do you plan that first cruise? Family and friends

GOING ON A CARIBBEAN CRUISE
Customer: We're interested in going on a Caribbean cruise, but we're a little worried about the accommodation. I know the ships are luxurious, but I've heard the cabins can be very small —

Translate into English.
Customer: ftavel agent: Customer: travel agent:

Vocabulary
it's common knowledge — общеизвестно to travel on business — ездить в командировку abroad — за границу convenient — удобный Unit 4. Travelling By Train means of travel — сред

AT THE RAILWAY STATION
It's common knowledge that nowadays people travel a lot. They travel on business and for pleasure, about the country and abroad. Those who wish to travel have at their disposal various means of tra

Give English equivalents to the following words and word combinations.
Общеизвестно; путешествовать по стране; в их распоряжении; различные средства транспорта; скорые поезда; хотя самолеты быстрее; в первую очередь (во-первых); поесть в вагоне-рестора­не; спальный ва

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 sta

AT THE BOOKING OFFICE
Customer: Hello. The centre of London, please. Railway agent: All trains go to Victoria station. Single or return? Unit 4. Travell

ПО ЕВРОПЕ НА ПОЕЗДЕ
Несколько полезных советов тем, кто собирается путешество­вать по одной из железных дорог Европы. Если необходимый вам населенный пункт находится на доста­точно бл

GETTING AROUND IN BRITAIN
Britain has almost the same population as France but less than half the space. With 238 people per square kilometre, it is a densely populat­ed country. So it is not surprising that the transport s

Match the antonyms in the columns. Translate the pairs and find them in the text.
rule merit full price without best off-peak hour Unit 4. Tr

AT THE STATION
__ for the Bristol train when a ___ asked me if I knew the time of the next     _____________

AMERICAN AND ENGLISHMAN
Once an Englishman (to travel) in the USA on business. On the train he (to share) the compartment with an American. The American (to want) (to impress) him and (to show) how big America (to be) so

Translate into English.
1. Давай поторопимся, а то мы опоздаем на поезд. 2. Им не надо делать пересадку. Есть прямой поезд. 3. Хотя она приехала на вокзал в последний момент, она успе­ла на поезд.

Role play.
Student A Student В 1. Ask yourfriend about his/her last train trip. L Answer your friend's questions about you

Multi Countries Passes
Multi Countries Duration Cover Fares (from US$) Saver Senior Youth

MARK TWAIN IN FRANCE
Once Mark Twain, the________________________ American writer, was trav­elling in France. He was going by ________________________ ______________________________ to Dijon. That af­ternoon he was ver

AT THE RAILWAY STATION
Hello, Mr. Blake. Wfe're are not late, are we? Hello, Jane. No, you're not late. I was a bit early. When does the train leave? It leaves at four twenty-seven (4.27). We don't need to hur­r

Role play.
Student A Student В L You are a passenger who has just got on a train. You see an empty seat next to a passenger in the third row.

Vocabulary
Ifno: 1. Would you like to drive? Why? 2. Do you plan to get a driver's license? When? 3. Have you ever travelled in a car? 4. Did you like it? Why? Tell us about

ROAD RAGE
Fifty years ago, private car ownership was growing rapidly, and pub­lic transport was losing its dominant role. The process seemed quite nat­ural and, on the whole, a good thing. In the 1960s, Brit

PROBLEMS OF PUBLIC TRANSPORT
However crowded the roads are, British car owners usually find a rea­son not to switch to public transport. The buses are too slow, or the trains are too expensive, or no public services actually t

Necessary.
Private, ownership, spread, phenomenon, psychological, human, car­apace, quiet, wheel, phrase, fight, murder, hours, exhaust, figures, acci­dent

Answer the questions.
1. When did private car ownership start growing rapidly? 2. Why did public transportation lose its dominant role? 3. Why did railways cut lines and stations? 4. Why was g

Give English equivalents to the following words and word combinations.
Быстро расти; терять доминирующее положение; в целом; бо­лезненно; приспособиться к ситуации; решение проблемы; явле­ние, отмеченное экспертами; много раз и ранее; строительство новых дорог приводи

Make word combinations, translate them and find them in the text.
dominant natural solution beings

The Car Vocabulary
windscreen — лобовое стекло rear window = back window — заднее стекло side window — боковое стекло Unit 5. Travelling By Car windscreen-wipe

HONDA CIVIC
Few carmakers offer the range or diversity Honda builds into the Civic . There are sedans, coupes and a hatchback, with an em­phasis on convenience, performance or fuel efficiency and low

Say what you think about the following statements. Give your points.
Use: I don't really know, but I think... To tell the truth I know little about..., but... I don't actually know much about it, but...

RENTING A CAR
Dug: Good afternoon. U-Drive-It rentals. May I help you? Man: Hi, I'm interested in renting a car for the weekend and I want to know if you have a special weekend rate. Dug: Yes,

Fill in the gaps with suitable prepositions and adverbs where necessary. Translate the article.
WHAT'S NEW FOR THE 2005 NISSAN SENTRA? Body-colored door handles and a new front grille treatment are added ... all 2005 Nissan Sentras. Base 1.8 models have a new storage

АВТОСАЛОН В НЬЮ-ЙОРКЕ
В Нью-Йорке открылось самое представительное автошоу за последние 100 лет. Выставка расположена на 11-й авеню в Манхэт- тене. Как ожидают организаторы, с 26 марта на 76 тысячах квад­ратных метров в

Vocabulary
driver's license — водительское удостоверение, водительские права to drive — водить автомобиль wheel — колесо steering wheel — руль at t

IT MEANS FREEDOM
Looking out the window, I smile at the familiar sight of my five-year- old son and three-year-old daughter playing in the parked car. Matthew "drives" with my husband's casual ease, hands

Answer the questions.
1. What are children playing and how? 2. Why does the author give her daughter her girl-can-do-anything lecture? 3. Why doesn't the author drive? 4. Why her classmates we

Английский язык для турбизнеса и сервиса
4. Translate the sentences. Convert distances in miles into kilo­meters: • She drove at 25 miles per hour. • City speed limit is 35 miles per hour. • Hig

Give English equivalents to the following words and word combinations.
Смотря из окна; привычный вид; пятилетний сын; припарко­ванный автомобиль; объявить следующую остановку; по маршру­ту/в пути; управлять большой

Match the type of auto with its description.
    a large car with more than five passenger seats and usually five doors; rear seats can be folded or removed

Choose the right word from the list below. Mind the forms of the verbs. Translate the article.
variant to the 5-Series line- ___ engines and an xDrive WHAT'S NEW FOR THE 2006 BMW 5 SERIES? BMW adds a station

Fill in the blanks with prepositions where necessary.
WHAT'S NEW FOR THE 2005 FORD MUSTANG? Taking its design cues ... the classic Mustangs ... the late 1960s, the complete

DRIVING IN THE CITY
Mr. Dawson: How did you get here, Gabriel? Gabriel: By car. You know, I drive, don't you? Mr. Dawson: Oh, good. Do you find it difficult to drive in New York? There's lot

Translate into English.
1. Дорожное происшествие — Привет, Тревор! Что случилось? С тобой все в порядке? — Привет, Джон! Не волнуйся! Я попал в небольшую аварию, вот и все.

Vocabulary
accommodation — размещение bed and breakfast (B&B) — небольшая частная гостиница budget hotel — недорогая гостиница apartment — квартира hostel — общежитие, используемое как г

GUIDE TO ACCOMMODATIONS IN LONDON
London is one of the world's most exciting cities — but is it possible to find reasonably priced accommodation there? Once you start delving you soon find that there are all sorts of good-value opt

Give Russian equivalents to the following words and word combinations. Find and translate sentences with them in the text.
Reasonably priced accommodation, good-value options, elegant house, home to statesman, a quiet close, en-suite room for two, type of accommodation, a particularly British way, wide range on offer,

Translate into English.
1. Самый легкий способ забронировать гостиницу — через Интернет. 2. Что может быть лучше элегантного особняка в викторианс­ком стиле в модном районе Кингсбридж? 3. В маленькой гос

Vocabulary
tips — чаевые gratuities — чаевые to tip — давать (оставлять) чаевые pub — пивная owner — владелец promptness — проворство, расторопнос

Match the word with its definition and compare the meanings.
Maid / housekeeping staff — a person whose job is to bring you some­thing to your room, e.g. your breakfast, or if something is missing or if you just want extra service Room service — a p

SPINDRIFT INN
As an alternative to a___________________________ we recommend the Spin­drift Inn, a__________________________ hotel with a great_________________________ over­looking Monterey Bay. Just down the s

CORINTHIA AQUINCUM
The Corinthia Aquincum Hotel (to locate) on the Buda side of the Danube river, right at the Arpad Bridge, opposite to the beautiful Marg­aret Is

Vocabulary
advertisement = ad (short) — рекламное объявление circa — приблизительно, примерно unique — уникальный mansion — особняк, большой дом, дворец gr

SWANN HOUSE THE MOST ROMANTIC INN THE WORLD
Swann House welcomes you ... the American capital with nine uniquely decorated and well-appointed guestrooms and suites. Our cir­ca 1883 mansion envelopes you ... the grandeur ... a bygone era whil

FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON MILAN CENTER, MILAN
— Rated # 6 in Milan From $174.54/night Easy 5 minute walk from the Central Station. Very personable, friend­ly staff, quick to help. English spoken. Mostly non-smoking rooms. Rooms

Hotel Details
• 404 Rooms /11 Floors • Built in 1927 • Laundry Room • Fax (For Guests) • Babysitting or Child Care • Uniformed Security on Site • Laundry/ Dr

Hotel Details
• 257 Rooms / 14 Floors • Built in 1950 • Fax (For Guests) • Babysitting or Child Care • Uniformed Security on Site • Laundry/ Dry Cleaning Service

В БРИТАНСКИХ ТРАДИЦИЯХ
Столичный отель «Аврора Мариотт Роял» первым в Восточной Европе предложил своим гостям услуги дворецких. Этот сервис предоставляется в гостинице с момента ее открытия в 1999 г. Идея создать службу

CHECK-IN
Receptionist: Good morning, sir. Can I help you? Dr. Gilbert: Yes, I've got a reservation. My name is Jason Gilbert. Receptionist: Just a moment, please. Could you spell your name, please? Dr. Gilb

BELLBOY
Bellboy: Well, here's your room, Madam. After you. Lady: Thank you. What a nice large room! Unit 6.Hotels

Read, memorize and dramatize the dialogues.
RECEPTION1 Receptionist: Reception. Can I help you? Mr. Thompson: Yes, could I have a coke and a cheese sandwich for room 149, please. Reception

Translate into English.
1. — Гостиница «Солнечная», добрый день! — Я бы хотел забронировать одноместный номер с ванной на два дня. — Вы хотите обычный номер или люкс? — Обычный, пожалуйста.

Vocabulary
restaurant — ресторан establishment — учреждение menu — меню food — еда (пища) beverage — напиток to consume — потреблять premises — территория

History
The term "restaurant" (from the French "restaurer", to restore) first appeared in the 16th century, meaning "a food which restores", and re­ferred specifica

Answer the questions.
1. What is a restaurant? 2. Why are restaurants established as part of hotels very often? 3. Where does the word "restaurant" come form?

Types of Restaurants
The standard way in which restaurants operate is that customers sit at tables, a waiter comes to take their order, and later brings the food, and the customers pay the bill afterwards. Depending on

Restaurant Guides
Restaurant guides list the best places to eat. One of the most famous of these, in Western Europe, is the Michelin series of guides which ac­cor

Answer the questions.
1. What is the standard way of restaurant operation? 2. What is a tip? 3. What does the tip depend on? 4. What can be restaurant specializations? 5. How do you d

Kitchen aid Dishwasher
a person who serves drinks at the bar or in the bar if it is a separate establishment, the head cook. a person who meets and sits the guests, a person who washes dishes. a person

TIPPING GUIDE
Dining Out: • Wkitstaff — 15—20 % ... the bill, excluding tax and expensive wine. Many restaurants automatically add a 10—15 % gratuity ... par­ties ... six or more, so ch

Translate into English.
На 22-м этаже Российской Академии Наук на Ленинском про­спекте открылся необыкновенно стильный и вкусный ресторан «Небесная Гостиная» («Sky Lounge»). С высоты птичьего полета го­род как на ладони.

Customs, traditions, and etiquette
Customs and traditions regarding eating and meals varies from coun­try to country, as well as within countries, based on such factors as re­gional differences, social class, education, and religion

DAILY MEALS
Standard meals eaten on a daily basis have different names depend­ing on the time of day or the importance of the meal: Английский

Fill in the blanks with articles where necessary. Translate the advertisement.
INDIAN SUMMER Situated in ... old stone house dating back to ... 1880s, this is ... good place for... romantic dinner. Dine inside by .

Verbs. Translate the abstract.
CHOOSING A RESTAURANT TO GO Restaurants can be differentiated based on five__________________ variables: 1— Food & wine list 2— Service 3 —_________

FRESH CREAM
— Rated # 3 in Monterey 99 Pacific St, (100C Heritage Harbor), Monterey, CA • Category: American & Caribbean, European, Atmosphere, Special Features This is a place f

GOING TO A RESTAURANT
What can you say about Mike and the restaurant where he invited his girlfriend to? Mike: A table for two, please. Receptionist: Er, I'm afraid that's not possible, sir. Mik

AT THE RESTAURANT
Waiter: A table for three? Mike: Yes, that's right. Waiter: Fine. Here we are. Flora: Oh, I'm cold. There's a draught* here. Couldn't we sit some­where else? Mike: Excuse me! Excuse me! Wa

Read, memorize and dramatize the dialogue.
Peter: Good evening. Do you speak English? Waiter: Yes, sir. How many people? Pteter: A table for three, please. Waiter: Come this way. Pteter: Have you got a me

МЕНЮ Закуски
Ассорти из свежих овощей Баклажаны, фаршированные домашним сыром Английский язык для турбизнеса и сервиса Слабосоленая сельдь Ассорти из домашних сыров Блинч

Vocabulary
to define - определять purpose — цель recreation — отдых comprehensive — исчерпывающий, всеобъемлющий tangible — материальный, ощутимый, реальный intangible — нематериаль

TOURISM AND ITS HISTORY
Tourism can be defined as the act of travel for the purpose of recre­ation, and the provision of services for this act. A tourist is someone who Английский язык для турбизнеса и сервис

The Grand Tour
The word "tour" gained acceptance in the 18th century, when the Grand Tour of Europe became part of the upbringing of the educated and wealthy British nobleman or cultured gent

Answer the questions.
1. What is tourism? 2. Who is a tourist? 3. What is a more comprehensive definition of tourism? 4. What are the tangible elements of tourism? 5. What are the int

Combinations.
С целью отдохнуть; по крайней мере; сфера обслуживания; материальные и нематериальные компоненты; система транспор­та; напитки; туры; сувениры;

SPECIAL FORMS OF TOURISM
For the past few decades many forms of tourism, also known as niche tourism, have been becoming more popular, particularly: Adventure tourism — is a grassroots effort to support independen

GRAND TOUR
In the 18th century, the Grand Tour was a kind of_____________________ for wealthy British noblemen. It was a period of European which could last from a few months to 8 years. D

Fill in the blanks with prepositions, adverbs, articles where necessary.
BRITISH CITIES AIMING FOR 'CAPITAL OF CULTURE' Six UK cities have been short-listed ... the most coveted prize ... Eu­rope: the title European Capital... Culture 2008. Tho

ТУРБИЗНЕС В АМЕРИКЕ
В течение последнего десятилетия американский туризм испы­тывал серьезные проблемы. По словам Роджера Доу, председателя Американской ассоциации туриндустрии (TIA), уровень спада по сравнению с 1992

Vocabulary
health — здоровье leisure — свободное время, досуг the rest of — оставшаяся часть чего-то Unit 1.Forms Of

Read and translate the text.
TYPES OF TOURISM Health Tourism & Leisure Travel It was not until the 19th century that cultural tou

Mass Travel
Mass travel could not really begin to develop until two things oc­curred. a) Improvements in technology allowed the transport of large

Answer the questions.
1. When did cultural tourism develop into leisure and health tour­ism? 2. What did some English travellers decide to do after visiting the warm land of the South of Europe? 3. Why

Give English equivalents to the following words and word combinations.
Туризм с целью улучшения здоровья; культурный туризм; раз­вился в досуговый туризм; английские путешественники; теплые районы южной Европы; оставаться там на холодное время года; британское изобрет

Make word combinations, translate them and find them in the text.
health number English season warm society cold lands visit masses

Match the antonyms in the columns. Translate the pairs and
find them in the text.   village city similar unpaid ru

SPECIAL FORMS OF TOURISM
    travelling alone or with groups to participate in hobby interests, to meet others with similar interests, o

WHEN IN PARIS
In the great______________________ tradition of the flaneur, or thoughtful boulevard-stroller, Paris is a wonderful_____________________________ for aimless wan­dering. Relaxed quarters su

Agree or disagree with the following statements. Give your rea-
    sons* For agreement use: That's an idea. Sounds good. Sounds like a good idea.

Discuss.
1. Cultural tourism developed into health and leisure not until the 19th century. 2. Initially tourism was applied only to rich people. 3. Tourism still applies only th

Vocabulary
to rent — арендовать, сдавать в наем, снимать квартиру rent — аренда, арендная плата flat (BrE) — квартира apartment (AmE) — квартира advertisement ad is short for "advertisement"

RENTING A FLAT
Paul Blake and his friends are travelling around Europe. They are in London now and they want to rent a flat for a week. Rod: 367594. Rod Nelson speaking. P

APARTMENT FOR RENT
Superintendent: Hello! Jim Cook: Hi. I'm calling about the apartment. I read the adver­tisement in the "Daily News". Superintendent: Yes. We have an apa

Role play.
Student А Student В 1. You are in London and you want to rent accommodation for a week. Call the number you have found in the local

ТУРИЗМ В ИЗРАИЛЕ
Как подтверждает статистика, Израиль является одним из са­мых притягательных туристических направлений. С учетом меня­ющейся политической обстановки и предпринимаемых маркетин­говых мер турбизнес с

Vocabulary
trend — тенденция temporary — временный setback — неудача, ухудшение threat — угроза destination — место назначения shift — перемена perception — восприятие taste — вкус excessive

Recent Developments
There have been a few temporary setbacks in tourism, the latest be­ing related to the September 11, 2001 attacks and terrorist threats to tour­ist destinations such as Bali and European cities. Som

Answer the questions.
1. What happened in tourism after September 11, 2001? Why? 2. Why did some popular tourist destinations such as Costa del Sol loose their popularity?

Combinations.
Относящийся к; террористические угрозы; включая; потеряла популярность; из-за перемены вкусов; среди туристов; в этом кон­тексте; часто ассоциир

Make word combinations, translate them and find them in the
text.   temporary a crisis terrorist attempts tourist

YOUTH TRAVEL MARKET IN EUROPE
Youth and student travel is an increasingly___________________ tending to sector of the travel market — especially in Europe — with youn

INTERNATIONAL TOURISM FORECASTS
In 2001, according to the World Tourism Organization (WTO), in­ternational tourist arrivals worldwide fell by 0.5 % in 2001, attributed in large part to an 11 % slump in the final four months of th

НОВЫЙ ТУРИСТИЧЕСКИЙ СЦЕНАРИЙ
Британские эксперты определили, как будет развиваться ту­ризм в ближайшие годы. Британская консалтинговая компания TI1 (Tourism Intelligence Int

Vocabulary
phenomenon — явление purpose — цель pleasure — удовольствие affordable — доступ ый exceptionally — исключительно wealthy — богатый Unit 2. Space Tourism

Subsidiary Government Flights
With the realities of the post-Glasnost economy in Russia, the space industry was especially starved for cash. It was decided to allow Toyohi- ro Akiyama, a reporter for Japanese television company

Commercial Space Flights
More affordable space tourism is viewed as a money-making propo­sition by several companies, including Virgin Galactic, Blue Origin, Ar­madillo Aerospace, XCOR Aerospace, Rocket plane, and others.

Necessary.
Phenomenon, purpose, pleasure, exceptionally, wealthy, uniqueness, awesome, astronauts, weightlessness, advantage, success, access, aspira­tion,

Answer the questions.
1. What is space tourism? 2. Who can afford space travelling? 3. Who provides transport for space travels? 4. What are the attractions of space travels? 5. What

Give Russian equivalents to the following words and word combinations. Find and translate sentences with them in the text.
The recent phenomenon, providing transport, to favor the term, Per­sonal Spaceflight Federation, among the primary attractions of space tourism, awesome and thrilling feelings, extremely intense, m

Give English equivalents to the following words and word combinations.
Космический корабль(2), МКС, международная космическая станция; космический туризм; с целью личного удовольствия; в настоящее время; доступен то

Make word combinations, translate them and find them in the
text.   space tourism recent phenomenon space

Match the synonyms in the columns. Translate the pairs and
find them in the text.   space tourism cosmonaut executive spacecraft

JOURNEY INTO SPACE
Pioneer 10 left Earth in 1972 and began to cross the ______________ _____________________________ ______________ asteroid belt four months later. Some people said it would be_____

КОСМИЧЕСКИЙ ТУРИЗМ - HE ТОЛЬКО НА МКС
Подходы к развитию космического туризма ведутся с несколь­ких направлений. Первое и уже освоенное — полеты на междуна­родную космическую станцию на российских «Союзах». Им вос­пользовались американ

НОВЕЙШИЕ РАЗРАБОТКИ В СФЕРЕ КОСМИЧЕСКОГО ТУРИЗМА
Космический туризм не оставляет равнодушными многие ком­пании и ученых, специализирующихся на космической и авиаци­онной тематике. Среди них Берт Рутан — человек, построивший и пилотировавший первы

Vocabulary
adventure — приключение niche — ниша Unit 3. Adventure Tourism . exploration — исследование Unit 3. Adventure Touri

THE UNKNOWN CAVE OF MYSTERY
Adventure tourism is a type of niche tourism involving exploration or travel to remote areas, where the traveller should expect the unexpect­ed. Adventure tourism is rapidly growing in popularity a

Choose the right word from the list below. Mind the forms of the verbs.
ADVENTURING INSIDE TOMBS, CRYPTS AND ANCIENT MYSTERIES It's dark and damp in the deeps of the___________________________ May­an temple; ancient walls of massive carved stone surround you o

Fill in the blanks with prepositions or adverbs from the list below where necessary.
BACKPACKING TRAVEL - UK This report looks ... developments ... the youth travel and backpack­ing market/Backpackers are defined ... travellers who prefer budget ac­commodation, enjoy meeti

Read, translate, memorize and dramatize the dialogue.
EUROPEAN WEATHER CHECK Stephanie: And now it's time for the lunchtime European weather check for November 5th. First to London. What's the weather like there, Sarah?

Read, translate, memorize and dramatize the dialogue.
WEATHER FORECAST Announcer: And now here is Francis Lake with details of the weather. Francis: Thank you, Colin. Here is the weather report for Bristol and the south-west

ИСКАТЕЛИ ПРИКЛЮЧЕНИЙ
В толковом словаре интересующему нас понятию дано следу­ющее определение: «Приключение — происшествие, неожиданный случай в жизни. Приключенческий — описывающий сложные и запутанные ситуации». Явля

Vocabulary
race — гонка to rival — соперничать excitement — возбуждение, оживление, восторг to offer — предлагать thrill — трепет, восторг counterpart

Read and translate the text.
WINTER RACE TO RIVAL SUMMER EVENT The annual Big Blue Winter Adventure Race is set to take place at Northstar-at-Tahoe in January, offering the same great excitement and thrills as its sum

Give English equivalents to the following words and word combinations.
Ежегодный, доставайте лыжи; снегоступы; начинайте трениро­вать свою выносливость; зимние приключения; повестка дня гон­ки; много езды на лыжах по пересеченной местности; объявлять планы; способство

Make word combinations, translate them and find them in the
text.   winter events great plans summer s

ПОЛЕЗНЫЕ СОВЕТЫ ПО ОРГАНИЗАЦИИ ПРИКЛЮЧЕНЧЕСКИХ ТУРОВ
• Главная особенность активных туров — повышенные требо­вания к безопасности туристов. Поэтому предлагайте клиенту мар­шруты, категория сложности которых соответствует его опыту, сте­пени подготовл

Vocabulary
bank — берег реки to lean — наклоняться leaning Tower — «падающая» башня modest — скромный growth — рост vital — жизненно важный naval— военно-

Read and translate the text.
PISA, ITALY - Home of the Famous Leaning Tower of Pisa Pisa is situated on the banks of the river Arno, in the North-West Tuscany region of Italy — about 80 km from Florence and 10 km from

Combinations.
На берегах реки Арно; на расстоянии примерно 80 км от...; ту­ристские центры; скромная рыбацкая деревушка; побережье Ис­пании; официальный союзник Рима; в первом веке нашей эры; к сожалению; это сл

Make word combinations, translate them and find them in the
text.   tourist wars closely ventures leaning

Choose the right word from the last below. Mind the forms of the words.
MONTEREY STATE HISTORIC PARK Much of Monterey's early________ _____________________________ can be gleaned from the well-preserved adobe buildings of Monterey Sta

Give missing derivatives (nouns, verbs, adverbs and adjectives) from these words and translate them.
Verb Noun Adjective Adverb   growth    

Read, translate, memorize and dramatize the dialogue
    A DISAPPOINTING HOLIDAY Good afternoon. Good afternoon, madam. I'm interested in

ЕГИПЕТСКИЕ КУРОРТЫ
Хургада — самый старый и самый популярный курорт Египта, состоящий из Старого города (Эль-Дахар, или Даун-таун) и рас­тянувшейся на 40 км туристической зоны «Саккала». Многие оте­ли Хургады принадл

Vocabulary
capital — столица to sop up — впитывать glut — переизбыток uniquely — уникальный amazingly — поразительно, изумительно, замечательно ethereal — эфирный, утонченный back d

EUROPE OFF THE BEATEN TRACK
It's fine to visit the European capitals. They're all big enough to sop up a glut of tourists. But smaller places that are both uniquely interest­ing and lightly travelled are getting more difficul

Give English equivalents to the following words and word combinations.
Место отдыха; европейские столицы; достаточно большой; пе­реизбыток туристов; уникально интересный; трудно найти; как только он упоминает их; мо

Make a summary of the text.
9. Choose the right word from the list below. Mind the forms of the words. Translate the story. A COUNTRY OF CONTRAST Getting to this____________

Fill in the blanks with prepositions where necessary.
THE PYRAMIDS OF GIZA AND THE SPHINX The Pyramids ... Giza represent one ... the greatest architectural feats ... man. The last surviving ... member... the Seven WDnders... the World, the G

НЕСКУЧНАЯ ЕВРОПА
Сегодня любой клиент может без особых усилий подобрать в турфирме практически любой экскурсионный тур в Европу, будь то знакомство с остатками античной цивилизации в Греции или экскурс в историю Шо

CONTENTS
Предисловие......................................... 3 Part I. TVavelling.................................. 6 Unit 1. The Pleasure Of Travelling. 6 Dialogue 1. Holiday Pl