Download Ex.2. Read the conversation and translate it. Make a new dialogue

МИНИСТЕРСТВО ОБРАЗОВАНИЯ И НАУКИ РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ
Федеральное бюджетное государственное образовательное учреждение
высшего профессионального образования
«ТЮМЕНСКИЙ ГОСУДАРСТВЕННЫЙ АРХИТЕКТУРНО-СТРОИТЕЛЬНЫЙ
УНИВЕРСИТЕТ»
Кафедра иностранных языков
Чуманова Н.А. Шешукова С.В.
.
ПОЕЗДКА ЗА РУБЕЖ
(TRAVELLING)
МЕТОДИЧЕСКИЕ УКАЗАНИЯ К
ПРАКТИЧЕСКИМ ЗАНЯТИЯМ
для студентов направлений 081100.62 ГМУ и 100100.62 СЕРВИС
Тюмень, 2012
УДК:
ЧЧуманова, Н.А. Поездка за рубеж (Travelling): методические указания к
практическим занятиям для студентов направлений ГМУ и СЕРВИС очной
формы обучения/ Н.А. Чуманова, С.В. Шешукова. – Тюмень: РИО ФГБОУ
ВПО «ТюмГАСУ», 2012. – 38c.
Методические указания разработаны на основании изменений в рабочих
программах ФГБОУ ВПО ТюмГАСУ для студентов направлений ГМУ и
СЕРВИС очной формы обучения. Методические указания содержат лексику,
тексты, а также закрепляющие упражнения и диалоги по теме «Поездка за
рубеж», направленные на формирование у студентов коммуникативных
компетенций по данной тематике.
Рецензент: Лапицкая С.И.
Тираж: 100 экз.
Заказ №
© ФГБОУ ВПО «Тюменский государственный архитектурно-строительный
университет»
© Чуманова Н.А. Шешукова С.В.
Редакционно-издательский отдел ФГБОУ ВПО «Тюменский государственный
архитектурно-строительный университет»
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Содержание
Введение…………………………………………………………………….4
1.Travel agency……………………………..……………………………….5
2.Airports………………….…………………………………………………8
3. London…………………………………………………………………...15
4. At the hotel……………………………………………………………….21
5. Additional material……………………………………………………...26
Библиографический список……………………………………………..41
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Введение
Данные методические указания предназначены для студентов для
студентов направлений ГМУ и СЕРВИС
очной формы обучения, изучающих английский язык в техническом вузе.
Задачей методических указаний является совершенствование речевых
навыков по теме «Поездка за рубеж», обогащение знаний о наиболее
популярных туристических маршрутах, умение правильно запрашивать
информацию в аэропорту и отеле и реагировать на полученный ответ.
Методические указания также нацелены на развитие и закрепление как
диалогических, так и монологических навыков и умений, необходимых для
чтения и понимания оригинальной литературы и применения этих знаний при
сдаче экзамена.
Методические указания состоят из 5 частей: каждая часть содержит
диалог, лексику и упражнения для закрепления.
К каждой части прилагается лексический минимум, облегчающий
понимание и запоминание речевых клише по данной теме. Для закрепления
полученной информации даются упражнения и иллюстрации, помогающие
достигнуть поставленной методическими указаниями задачи.
Предлагаемые МУ способствуют развитию общекультурной компетенции
11: владение одним из иностранных языков как средством коммуникации в
рамках сложившейся специализированной терминологии профессионального
международного общения.
При отборе материала соблюдались принципы, отвечающие
современным требованиям методики обучения иностранным языкам:
мотивация,
коммуникативность,
интегрированный
подход,
умение
использовать полученную информацию при подготовке к экзамену.
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1. Travel agency.
Introduction
'What's included in this package?
During the long hot summer, it’s always nice to take some time off and, if you can
afford it, go on a trip somewhere.
Imagine that you are in a travel agency. A travel agency is the place where you go to
book a holiday. They can help you with flights and hotels.
Enjoy your trip!
Ex.1. Vocabulary to remember:
Agency
Trip
Voyage
Vacation
Time off
To afford smth
To book
To make reservation
To reserve
Flight
Hotel
To leave
To depart
Departure
Destination
To return=to come back
Агентство
путешествие
морское путешествие
каникулы, отпуск
отпуск
позволить себе что-либо
заказывать
резервировать
резервировать
рейс, полёт
отель, гостиница
покидать, оставлять, уезжать
уезжать, отправляться
отправление, отъезд
цель, назначение
возвращаться, приезжать
Ex.2. Read the conversation and translate it. Make a new dialogue, replacing
the underlined words with your own ones.
In the travel agency: booking a package holiday
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A:
Frontier Airlines. How may I help you?
B:
I'd like to make a reservation for the second of May.
A:
Yes, sir. Could you give me the city you're leaving from and your destination,
please?
B:
I'll be departing from Houston, Texas and flying to Chicago, Illinois.
A:
And when do you want to return?
B:
Uh, I want to come back on the fifth. Oh, and ma'am, I'd like the cheapest
flight you have.
A:
Yes, sir. Well, if you leave at 6 a.m from Houston on May the second, the
price for the flight is $150.
B:
And what about from Chicago on the fifth?
A:
That's also $150 if you leave at 6 a.m.
B:
Great, let's do that. And would you have any information about places to stay?
I'm going to an attorney's convention in the Michigan Avenue area.
A:
Yes, sir. But first, may I have you name?
Ex.3. Match the questions with the answers.
Question and answer practice
Travel agent answers
Traveler’s questions
A) That includes flights, hotel, transfers, meals and all taxes.
1.How long is the flight?
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B) That’s $800.
2.What time does the flight leave?
C) No. You have to change in Rome.
3.What does this package include?
D) It’s with Air France.
4.Is it safe?
E) At 4pm, but check-in is a 2pm.
5.Is it a direct flight?
F) You can see the Pyramids, take a
cruise down the Nile and try camel riding.
6.How much is this package?
G) It’s usually hot and sunny at this
time of year.
7.Which airline is it with?
H) About 12 hours
8.How's the weather?
I) Yes, as long as you stay in the tourist areas.
9.What can I do there?
Ex.4. Add more questions and answers to your dialogue to make it bigger.
Ex.5. Find the proper word for the picture.
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1.
2.
4.
3.
5.
6.
a) a big hard suitcase;
b) a light cloth garment bag;
c) a bag;
d) a rucksack; a backpack.
2. Airports
Immigration and Customs.
Britain still has much stricter controls on people entering the UK than the
most European countries. All visitors
from non-EC countries must fill in a
landing card and hand it in at passport
control.
Ex.1. Complete the landing card.
LANDING CARD
1. SURNAME
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2. FIRST NAME
3. JOB
4. AGE
5. ADDRESS
6. PHONE NUMBER
7. MARRIED
Ex.2. Read and act.
At the Customs.
Customs officer:
Good- afternoon, Madam. Can I see
Traveller:
Yes, of course. Here you are.
Customs officer:
How long do you plan to stay in Britain?
Traveller:
Two weeks.
Customs officer:
What is the purpose of your visit?
Traveller:
I’m a tourist. I’d like to go round your country to learn your traditions and see the sights of London.
Customs officer:
I see. We have a lot of things to look at. Is that your suitcase?
Traveller:
Yes, it is.
Customs officer:
Could you put your suitcase on the table?
Traveller:
Certainly, here is the key.
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your passport, please?
Customs officer:
Can you open your suitcase for me?
Traveller:
Sure.
Customs officer:
Have got anything to declare?
Traveller:
No, nothing special.
Customs officer:
Let me see… That’s all right. Thank you very much, Madam.
You can close your suitcase now. Good-bye.
Traveller:
Good-bye.
Ex.3. Look at the web page. Find the information:
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The time difference between London and Mexico City.
The time difference between Miami and Mexico City.
The departure time of Flight AM006.
The arrival time of the British Airways flight in Miami.
The airline with a direct flight from London to Mexico.
The airport code for Madrid.
The airline between London and Paris.
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Ex.4. Say these airport codes aloud:
MIA MEX LHR CDG ATL MAD SOU CWL JNB VCE YQB
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Ex.5. Which airports are they? Guess and match them.
Southampton, Johannesburg, LondonHeathrow, Mexico City, Miami, Venice,
Madrid, Quebec, Paris- Charles de Gaulle,
Cardiff-Wales, Atlanta.
Ex.6. Role-play the conversation and improvise an ending.
Traveller:
Can I check in here for the London flight?
Clark:
WV376? I’m sorry. You’re too late. The flight’s closed.
Traveller:
But I’ve got a ticket…
Clark:
The flight always closes thirty minutes before departure. I’m very sorry…
Traveller:
Look, it’s really important…
Clark:
The flight’s boarding now. It’s leaving in fifteen minutes. There is
nothing I can do.
Traveller:
Oh no! My brother’s getting married in London tomorrow! I’ve got only hand-baggage …I can run to the gate!
Clark:
No, you can’t! It’s closed!
Traveller:
Can I speak to your supervisor?
Clark:
No, I’m sorry, you can’t.
Traveller:
I don’t believe it! This is really stupid! I’m going to miss my brother’s
wedding! Do you understand?
Clark:
Please don’t lose your temper, sir! There is nothing we can do.
Traveller:
OK, OK. When’s the next flight?
Clark:
This is the last flight today, I’m afraid. The next flight doesn’t leave until 8.30 tomorrow morning.
Traveller:
Tomorrow? When does it get to London?
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Clark:
It arrives at 10.30 local time.
Traveller:
OK, change me to that flight.
Clark:
Let me check. That flight’s usually quite busy…
Ex.7. Role-play the conversation:
Agent:
Which day of the week do you want to fly?
Woman:
Sunday. I’m meeting some people in Mexico City on Monday.
Agent:
That’s a pity. There aren’t any direct flights on Sundays. Can you
change the meeting to Tuesday? Then you can take the non-stop
Monday flight.
Woman:
No, people are coming from Australia and Japan…so what flights
are there on Sundays?
Agent:
There are two possibilities really. Either you can change planes in
Europe, in Paris or Madrid for example, or you can change planes in
the USA.
Woman:
What’s best?
Agent:
Well, the flights via Europe leave very early in the morning. The
American ones leave later.
Woman:
I don’t live near the airport. Later, I think.
Agent:
OK. How about this one, Delta Airlines. It leaves London at 11.25
and it goes via Atlanta. It arrives in Atlanta at 15.40…
Woman:
That’s quick…
Agent:
Not really, Atlanta’s six hours behind London!
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Woman:
So I arrive in Atlanta at 15.40…
Agent:
Right. Then you take the AeroMexico flight at 17.30 direct to Mexico City. It arrives at 20.10. There’s no time difference between Atlanta and Mexico City.
Woman:
Is there enough time to transfer to the Mexico flight?
Agent:
About two hours. I think it’s OK. But there are sometimes long lines
at US immigration.
Woman:
Do I have to go through immigration?
Agent:
Yes, you do. Then there’s a security check before the flight to Mexico.
Woman:
Two hours…what happens if I miss the Mexico flight?
Agent:
Don’t worry. They can put you on the next flight with a different airline.
Woman:
But is there another flight that evening?
Agent:
Well, yes…but they aren’t direct. You change in Dallas or Miami
and then arrive in Mexico around midnight…
Ex.8. Role-play the conversation:
Gran:
Aren’t you leaving university this summer, Tony?
Tony:
Yes, I am, Gran.
Gran:
Are you looking for a job?
Tony:
I’ve got one.
Gran:
Have you? What are you going to do?
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Tony:
I’m going to work for a travel company.
Gran:
Are you? Doing what?
Tony:
I’m going to be a tour guide.
Gran:
Really? What does a tour guide do?
Tony:
Lots of things. I’m going to work in Bermuda.
Gran:
Bermuda? Can you speak the language?
Tony:
Gran:
Yes, Gran.
Can you?
Tony:
Of course I can. They speak English.
Gran:
Oh. When are you going to start?
Tony:
As soon as possible. But I’m going to have a holiday first.
Gran:
Tony:
Are you? Where are you going?
Australia.
Gran:
Hmm. That’s a long way.
Tony:
I like travelling.
Gran:
Do you? I like travelling too, but I can’t afford it now.
Tony:
Don’t they do cheap foreign holidays for senior citizens, Gran?
Gran:
Yes, but only in January when it’s cold and miserable. Anyway, who’s
going to look after the cat?
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3. London, Capital City
Ex.1. Read the text and translate it.
London
London is not only the capital of England, It’s also the capital of the U.K. It’s also
the largest city in the country, with a population of almost ten million.
London, then named Londinium, was the place where the invading Romans first
crossed the river Thames. They built a city, a square mile in size, and surrounded it
with a defensive wall. The foundations can today be seen at London Wall and near
the Tower of London.
What is now called the City was the original site of London. Only in the 11th century
did the King Edward the Confessor built a huge abbey in nearby Westminster. The
Houses of Parliament, the most of Britain’s important ministries and government
departments, are still in Westminster. The City of London is now Britain’s (and Europe’s) Financial centre.
Ex.2. Translate the following pieces of advice into Russia. Think of Russian
streets and give your recommendations.
Be Streetwise in London
Her are some things to remember if you want to make the most of your visit in London.
 Always write down the address where you are staying and carry it around
with you. Don’t forget the postcode. It is important because there are also so
many streets in London with the same name. There are 14 Church Roads in
central London alone, not to count the Church Lanes, Streets, Hills.
 Buy A to Z. It’s a book of street maps, with a complete list of every street in
London. It costs about ₤ 3.00.
 Buy a guide book and read about the places you want to visit before you go.
Nickolson Guides are very good.
 Get a bus map and tube map from Tourist Information Centres or tube stations and bus garages.
 Buy a bus pass, Travelcard or Capitalcard, it’s much cheaper than buying a
separate ticket for each bus, underground or train journey. You can get them
at tube and railway stations, and bus garages. Many newsagents sell them too.
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 Buy tickets for concerts, theatres and sport events from box offices and ticket
agencies, not from a ticket tour (someone who sells tickets in the street). Their
tickets are extremely expensive and not always genuine.
Ex.3. Read the texts and tell some sentences about London sights.
A tour around London
Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey is a national church where
the kings and queens are crowned and famous people are buried. Founded by Edward the Confessor in
1050, the Abbey was a monastery for a long time.
Since William I almost every English monarch has
been crowned in this great church, which contains
the tombs and memorials of many of Britain’s most
eminent citizens: Chaucer and Charles Dickens,
Tennyson and Thomas Hardy. Here are monuments
to Shakespeare, Burns, Byron, Scott, Thackeray and
Longfellow.
Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square is the natural centre of London. The Square was named in
the memory of Nelson’s victory at the
battle of Trafalgar in 1805. On the north
side of the Square are the National Gallery and the National Portrait Gallery.
The Tower of London
The Tower of London is one of London’s oldest buildings. It was built after the
Norman invasion of England in 1066. The
Tower of London has been used as a royal
palace, an observatory, an arsenal, a state
prison. It is a museum now. The beautiful
jewels of the British royal family are on
display there.
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The Houses of Parliament
The Houses of Parliament are
situated on the north bank of the
Thames. This structure is a remarkable example of Gothic architecture. The Houses of Parliament were rebuilt in 1850 under
direction of Sir Benjamin Hall.
The British Museum
The British Museum is one of the
most famous museums in the world. It
was built in central London in the middle
of the 18th century. Firstly, it is a great
library with about 6 or 7 million books.
Secondly, the British Museum is a great
scientific institution, generally known as
Natural History Museum. Lastly, the
British Museum has a wonderful art gallery. It has unique collections of sculpture, ceramics, drawings and paintings of
many peoples.
St. Paul’s Cathedral
St. Paul’s Cathedral is the work of eminent
architect Sir Christopher Wren. The present building was completed in 1710. It is the largest
Protestant church in England.
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London Buses
Buses in London are of different
colours. The red buses go in London.
They are mainly double-deckers. The
green ones run from London to the country. The brown ones belong to British
railways. It is not allowed to stand in
London buses. There are two sorts of a
bus-stop: compulsory and request.
Ex 4.Read the text and translate it. Remember how to say the time.
Greenwich Where Time Begins
Moscow time is two hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time, the abbreviation is
GMT. This is the standard time in Great Britain which is used to calculate the time
in the rest of the world. For example, when it is noon in Moscow it is
11.00 a.m Gmt in Athins, Cairo and
Helsinki
10.00 a.m. GMT in Berlin, Paris,
Stockholm and Vienna
9.00 a.m. GMT in London
4.00 a.m. GMT on the east coast of
the U.S.
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The centre of time and space is just five miles from the centre of London
Russia is divided into time zones. Check the time difference before departure abroad
and keep it in mind when making overseas phone calls.
 Tell the time.
 Say what you usually do at that time.
 Say what you are going to do tomorrow at 7.30; 11.15; 14.00; 13.35; 17.45;
15.50.
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
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4. At the hotel
Ex.1. Read the text and translate it using the words given below.
The “Golden Ring” hotel is located downtown in Moscow. The hotel has a modern
building. It is not far from foreign embassies, foreign companies offices and from
the Exhibitions Center.
Friendly staff and high standards of service make the stay in the “Golden Ring” hotel pleasant and enjoyable. The hotel has spacious comfortably furnished apartments
including double and single rooms, and luxurious suites.
The hotel offers the most sophisticated security system. The guests are provided
with in-room safety deposit boxes, satellite TV and telephone lines, air conditioners.
We are in the entrance hall of the hotel. The reception clerk is behind the reception
desk. He gives the guests the keys to their apartments. Modern hotels have electronic locks on the doors. They are opened with a plastic card with a magnetic code. The
codes are usually changed every day.
Large hotels usually offer their guests different kinds of services. There is the inquiry office where they will answer all your questions and give you all the information you want. At the laundry you can have your things washed and pressed. At
the dry cleaner’s you can clean your clothes. At the shoes repairs’ you can have your
shoes mended and polished. At the service bureau you can order a taxi or rent a car,
book in advance train and air tickets. There are also hairdresser’s, barber’s and
beauty saloon.
There is a small banking office in the entrance hall. You can cash traveller’s
cheques and change currency there.
If you need to leave your suitcases for a while you can use the left-luggage office.
The hotel porters will help you to carry your luggage.
Ex.2. Vocabulary to remember:
To be located
Располагаться, находиться
Downtown
Центр города
Foreign [‘forin]
Иностранный
Embassy [‘emәbsi]
Посольство
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Exhibitions Center
Выставочный центр
Staff
Персонал
Enjoyable
Доставляющий удовольствие
Spacious
Просторный
To furnish
Обставлять мебелью
Apartment
Номер в гостинице
To include
Включать в себя
Double room
Двухместный номер
Single room
Одноместный номер
Luxurious [l۸g’zujәriәs]
Роскошный
Suite [swi:t]
Номер люкс
Sophisticated
Сложный
Security system
Система безопасности
Safety deposit boxes
Небольшие сейфы
Satellite TV [‘sǽtәlait ’tivi]
Спутниковое телевидение
Entrance hall
Холл в гостинице
Reception clerk [ri’sep∫n kla:k]
Портье, администратор
Electronic locks
Электронные замки
Inquiry office [in’kwaiәri ofis]
Справочное бюро
Laundry [‘lo:ndri]
Прачечная
Dry cleaner’s
Химчистка
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Shoes repairs
Ремонт обуви
Service bureau [‘sә:vis bjuә’rou]
Бюро обслуживания
To rent
Нанимать, брать напрокат
To book tickets in advance
Заказывать билеты заранее
Hairdresser’s
Дамская парикмахерская
Barber’s
Мужская парикмахерская
Beauty saloon
Косметический салон
To change currency [‘k۸rensi]
Менять валюту
To cash
Обналичивать
Traveller’s cheques
Дорожные чеки
Left-luggage office
Камера хранения
Ex.3. Answer the questions.
1. Where is the “Golden Ring” hotel located?
2. What kinds of services do large hotels offer their guests?
3. Where can the guests order a taxi, rent a car, book train and air tickets in advance?
4. Where can the guests have their things washed and pressed?
5. Where can the guests clean their clothes?
6. What kinds of rooms are there in the hotel?
7. Where can the guests get the keys?
8. Where can the guests change their currency and cash traveller’s cheques?
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Ex.4. Read the dialogue and act it.
At the hotel
Guest:
-Good evening!
Receptionist:
- Good evening, sir. How can I help you?
Guest:
- I have reserved a single room for three days in your hotel.
Receptionist:
- What’s your name, please?
Guest:
- Mr. Smith.
Receptionist:
- All right, sir. Fill in this form, please. Write your name and address here.
Guest:
-Could you wake me up at seven o’clock?
Receptionist:
- Certainly ,sir. Would you like our restaurant room service to
bring you breakfast?
Guest:
- Yes, I’d like to.
Receptionist:
- You can order your breakfast by telephone from your room.
Here is your key, sir. Room 312 is on the third floor. It is quiet
and comfortable.
Guest:
- Is there a private bathroom?
Receptionist:
- Sure. There are also free internet access, satellite TV and air
conditioner.
Guest:
- What about security system in your hotel?
Receptionist:
- Oh, don’t worry. We have the most sophisticated security system. Besides, the guests are provided with in-room safety-deposit
boxes.
Guest:
- That’s very good. How much do I pay?
Receptionist:
- Ninety dollars a day plus tax. How will you pay?
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Guest:
- Can I pay with my credit card?
Receptionist:
- Sure. If you need to change currency a small baking office is in
the entrance hall.
Guest:
- That’s fine. Thank you. Where is the lift?
Receptionist:
- The lift is over there. The porter will take your suitcases and
show you the room.
Guest:
- Thank very much.
Ex.5. Write down all possible answers to the given questions.
1. What apartment would you like?
2. How long are you going to stay in the hotel?
3. What’s your name, please?
4. Could you fill in this form, please?
5. How would you like to pay?
Ex.6. Translate this information into Russian.
Most people stay either in a hotel or in a Bed and Breakfast – sometimes called
simply “ B and B”. A “ B and B” is much cheaper than the hotel. They are sometimes called guest houses. They are usually large, private houses which have been
converted to make bedrooms for guests.
*
Small hotel. Probably no private bathroom and toilet. Probably
services breakfast only.
**
Some rooms have private bathroom and toilet. Probably serves
breakfast only.
***
Most rooms have private bathroom and toilet. More facilities
and better services.
****
Very high standard. All rooms with private bathroom and toilet,
television and telephone.
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*****
Luxury hotel. Highest international standard.
Ex.7. Read the text and answer the question after it.
An English Breakfast
Only about 45% of British families eat a traditional “English” breakfast of cereal,
bacon and eggs, toast and marmalade. More Britons are turning to healthier food
like wholemeal bread (хлеб из муки грубого помола с отрубями), muesli and
skimmed (обезжиренное) milk. Some people prefer what the Europeans call a
“Continental” breakfast. In 4 and 5 star hotels you are usually given a form where
you can choose what you like best and order your breakfast to your room at the desired service time.What would you choose for breakfast?
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5. Additional material
New York.
Statue of Liberty
The statue's steel
framework was
made by French
engineer Gustave
Eiffel, better known as the man behind the Eiffel Tower in Paris. The Statue of Liberty was
constructed in Paris, France. It took nine years
before it was completed in 1884 after which it
was sent to the USA in 214 crates. Even before
the arrival of the statue, Bartholdi himself had
traveled
to
the
Unites States to discuss the location of the statue with president Ulysses S. Grant. Eventually
it was decided tot erect the statue at a small island in the harbor of New York City. Today
the island is known as Liberty Island. Eventually, the statue was erected 10 years late, in 1886, when it was officially inaugurated by president Grover Cleveland.
Empire State Building
More than any other building in the world, the
Empire State Building represents the ambition
of humans to build towers that reach for the
skies. It probably is New York's best known
building and is prominent on many postcards.
Even today, though the building has been
stripped from its title of the world's tallest
building, it is a symbol of New York itself visited by 2 million people each year.
The Empire State Building is built on a full
city block. Much of it was occupied by the
Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, which opened
in
November 1897 as the city's largest hotel with
1050 rooms. After the site was cleared, construction started March 17, 1930. Thanks to an
efficient design and standardized work - similar to an assembly line - the building would
rise at an average of about four and a half
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floors a week, faster than any other skyscraper at the time. The building was officially inaugurated on May 1, 1931 in the presence of governor Franklin D. Roosevelt.
The Brooklyn Bridge
The Brooklyn Bridge,
built between 1869 and
1883, connects Manhattan with New York's
most populous borough,
Brooklyn, at the time
one of the country's
largest cities. The bridge
is one of the most magnificent landmarks in
New York.
Brooklyn,
founded
by
Dutch settlers
in the 17th century was an independent city
until
1898
when Brooklyn decided in a close vote to become a borough of New York. At that
time the Brooklyn bridge had connected the two cities for 15 years.
Chrysler Building
At the beginning of the 20th century, the race for the tallest building in the world
started and the Chrysler Building was the first building to top the
then tallest structure, the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
New York would keep the tallest building in the world until 1974,
when the Sears Tower was built in Chicago.
The Chrysler building is one of the last skyscrapers in the Art
Deco style. The gargoyles depict Chrysler car ornaments and the
spire is modeled on a radiator grille. Since it was restored in 1996
it glitters again like it must have in the 1930s.
And the building's Art Deco interior is even more magnificent
than its exterior. The marble floors and many Art Deco patterns
such as on the stylish elevator doors make the Chrysler Building
one of New York's most beautiful office towers.
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UN Secretariat
The headquarters of the U.N. in New York were developed by
an international team of architects. The main building, the Secretariat, was one of the city's first towers in International Style.
In 1946, the United Nations were looking for a location for
their new headquarters in New York.
John D. Rockefeller Jr. bought the 18 acre (7 ha) plot and donated it to United Nations. This site was then used to build the
UN's headquarters. The whole area was converted into international territory and officially does not belong to the United
States.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
With more than two million works of art spanning thousands of years, the Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the most expansive and prolific art museums in the
world and it should be on everyone's New York to-do list.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art was founded in 1870
by a group of New York citizens including not only
wealthy businessmen but also artists and philosophers
who wanted to share their love of art with the masses.
A collection owned by railroad tycoon John Taylor
Johnston seeded the museum, which quickly outgrew
its original location on Fifth Avenue.
Barcelona
Sagrada Familia
The Sagrada Familia, Antoni Gaudí's unfinished masterpiece, is one of Barcelona's
most popular tourist attractions. Construction on this church
will continue for at least several more decades, but it has already become Barcelona's most important landmark.
A New Church
The idea for the construction of a new church was launched
by a devout organisation whose goal was to bring an end to
the de-christianisation of the Barcelonese, which had started
with the industrialization and increasing wealth of the city.
The organisation purchased a plot of land in the new Eixample district in 1877. The architect Francisco de Paula del Villar designed a neo gothic church and led the construction
which started in 1882.
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La Rambla
La Rambla is the most famous street in Barcelona. The wide boulevard connects the
Plaça de Catalunya, a busy square, with the Columbus Monument and the city's waterfront.
The RamblaThe often crowded street is popular
with tourists and locals alike. The middle part of the
Rambla is pedestrianized and bordered by trees.
Kiosks, flower stalls and street artists are in abundance here. Traffic passes on either side of the pedestrian area.
Barcelona cathedral
In the center of the Barri Gòtic (Gothic district), the heart of Barcelona, is the city's gothic
cathedral, known as La Seu. The first stone of
the current church was laid in the 13th century,
but it would last until the early 20th century
before the cathedral was fully completed.
La SeuThe church was named after Barcelona's
patron saint Eulalia; its official name - Catedral
de la Santa Creu i Santa Eulalia - is Catalan for
Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia.
The commonly used name La Seu refers to the
status of the church as the seat of the diocese.
Magic fountain
The Magic fountain was built for the
1929 Universal Exhibition as part of
a large series of cascades and fountains. During summer evenings, this
large fountain is animated with colored light.
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Casa Batlló
The colorful Casa Batlló, a remodeled 19th century
building, is one of Gaudí's many masterpieces in Barcelona. Its unique modernist interior is as fascinating
as its surreal exterior
Parc Güell Staircase
Guëll Park is one of the world's most intriguing parks. The pavilions and main staircase designed by Antoni Gaudí look like
they belong in some fairy tale.
Paris
Paris, the world's most popular city destination, has
plenty of must-see places but make sure you spend at
least a day strolling off the beaten path, as this is the
only way to discover the real Paris: a lively cosmopolitan but undeniably French city.
Eiffel Tower
Once the tallest structure in the world, the Eiffel
Tower is probably Europe's best known landmark and
Paris's most famous symbol.
You couldn't possibly visit Paris without seeing the
Eiffel Tower. Even if you do not want to visit this
world famous structure, you will see its top from all
over Paris. The tower rises 300 meters tall (984 ft);
when it was completed at the end of the 19th century
it was twice as high as the Washington Monument, at
the time the tallest structure in the world.
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Louvre Museum
The Louvre, originally a palace but now one of the largest and most visited museums
in the world, is a must-visit for anyone with a slight interest in art. Some of the museum's most famous works of art are
the Mona Lisa and the Venus of Milo.
Louvre Museum
Originally a royal palace, the Louvre
became a public museum at the end
of the 18th century. It is located in
the 1st arrondissement,
Venus of Miloat the heart of Paris.
There are about 35.000 objects on
display, spread out over three wings of the former palace. The museum has a diverse
collection ranging from the antiquity up to the mid 19th century. A large part of the
collection consists of European paintings and sculptures. Other rooms contain Roman, Egyptian, Greek and Oriental art. There is also a section with 'Objects d'Art',
where objects such as clocks, furniture, china and tapestries are displayed.
Some of the most famous works of art in the museum are the Venus of Milo, the Nike
of Samothrake, the Dying Slave by Michelangelo and of course Leonardo da Vinci's
Mona Lisa.
Napoléon's Triumphal Arch
In the middle of the Place Charles de
Gaulle, at the border of the 8th, 16th
and 17th arrondissement stands one of
the greatest arches in history: the Arc
de Triomphe (arch of triumph).
Napoléon's Triumphal Arch
The arch was commissioned by Napoleon in 1806 to commemorate his victories, but he was ousted before the arch
was completed. In fact, it wasn't completed until 1836 during the reign of
Louis-Philippe. The Arc de Triomphe is
engraved with names of generals who commanded French troops during Napoleon's
regime.
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Notre Dame
Not the largest cathedral in the world, the
Notre-Dame might be the most famous of all
cathedrals. The gothic masterpiece is located
on the Île de la Cité, a small island in the
heart of the city.
Versailles Palace
The magnificent Château de Versailles is a testimony of the Sun King's
extravaganza. The Palace and its
magnificent formal garden became the
quintessential model for The town of
Versailles sits about 20 kilometers
outside of Paris. The first mention of
the town and estate was in 1038, when
the name appeared in a charter of the
Abbey of Saint-Père de Chartres. By
the end of the
Versailles Palace11th century, Versailles was a country village enveloping a castle
and the church of Saint-Julien, remaining prosperous until well into the 13th century.
After the Hundred Years War, however, only a handful of people lived there.
palaces in Europe.
Rome
No city in the world equals the history of the Eternal
City. Founded 2700 years ago, Rome long reigned as
Caput Mundi, or Capital of the World
Colosseum
The Colosseum is probably the most impressive building of the Roman empire. Originally known as the
Flavian Amphitheater, it was the largest building of
the era.
The monumental structure has fallen into ruins, but
even today it is an imposing and beautiful sight.
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Trevi Fountain
The Fontana di Trevi or Trevi Fountain is the most famous and arguably
the most beautiful fountain in all of
Rome. This impressive monument
dominates the small Trevi square located in the Quirinale district.
The water at the bottom of the fountain represents the sea. Legend has it
you will return to Rome if you throw
a coin into the water. You should
toss it over your shoulder with your
back to the fountain.
Pantheon
Built more than 1800 years ago, the magnificent Pantheon building still stands as a
reminder of the great Roman empire.
PantheonWith its thick brick walls and
large marble columns, the Pantheon
makes an immediate impression on
visitors. But for its time the most remarkable part of the building is the
more than 43 meter high some. It was
the largest dome in the world until
1436 when the Florence Cathedral was
constructed.At the top of the dome is a
large opening, the oculus, which was
the only source of light.
The front portico has three rows of 8 columns, each one with a diameter of 1.5m. A
huge bronze door gives access to the cylindrical building. Its Interior diameter equals
the interior height of 43,3m.
Vatican Museums
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What started as just a small collection of sculptures has, over the centuries, turned into a complex of the world's most magnificent museums featuring one of the finest collections of art on the planet.
The many museums that make up the Vatican complex are
quite diverse. Nonetheless, each is interesting to explore and
which you enjoy most will largely depend on your artistic
preferences.
Once you've purchased your tickets for admission to the
Vatican Museums, you can choose to follow one of four
color-coded itineraries that range from 1.5 hours to more
than 5 hours. All itineraries end in the Sistine Chapel. Even
with a five-hour tour, it's impossible to see everything there
is to admire, but you'll get a good overview and hit the most
well-known highlights of these magnificent museums.
St. Peter's Basilica
This great building is the center of
christianity. The opulence of the building's interior bears testimony to the
wealth of the catholic church in the
16th century.
Emperor Constantine, the first Christian emperor of Rome, ordered to
build a basilica on Vatican Hill. The
location was symbolic: this was the
place where Saint Peter, the chief
apostle, was buried in 64 A.D. A small
shrine already existed on the site but it was now replaced by a new building church
was completed around 349 A.D.
Prague
During the Middle Ages, Prague was the most important city in Central Europe. After emperor Charles
IV had all the city gates' roofs covered with lead, Prague was dubbed the 'Golden City'. It would remain one
of the most influential cities in Europe until the 20th
century.
Charles Bridge
Probably the most touristy place in Prague, the Charles
Bridge (Karlův Most) connects the Old Town with
Lesser Town. Especially during summertime it is filled
with street-painters, street-vendors and tourists. The
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first stone bridge over the Vltava, replacing a wooden construction, was built between 1158 and 1732 during the reign of King Vladislav I. This bridge, named Judith
bridge collapsed in 1342.
Charles Bridge, named after King Charles, was 502 meters long. Resting on 16 arches it was wide enough for 4 carriages to cross at the same time and would be the only
permanent link between both riversides.
Prague Castle
In spite of the many wars and fires,
the Prague Castle has grown into a
unique architectural complex. It
contains the gothic Saint Vitus Cathedral, a monastery, several towers
and many wings of palaces. The
first Prague Castle was built in the
9th century. In the 12th and 13th
century the castle was fortified and
expanded. Around the castle, a
small community started to grow.
That neighborhood, now called
Lesser Town, obtained city rights in 1857. In the 14th century, under the reign of
King Charles IV the whole Castle was renovated. More expansions were built by the
House of Habsburg, who also redecorated large parts of the castle in a
Main entrance to the castleBaroque and neo-classicist style. After the First World
War the castle became the seat of the government of Czechoslovakia and today the
president of the Czech Republic still resides here.
Old Town Hall
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Prague's old Town Hall was built in 1364. The astronomical clock in the town hall's
tower is one of the city's most popular tourist attractions. Originally the building
served only as the city hall of the old town, but later became the city hall for all of
Prague. It is now only used for ceremonial functions.
The first clock of the Town Hall dates back to the beginning of the 15th century.
Clock maker Hanuš, who
Old Town Hall Clockperfected the construction in 1490 was - according to the legend
- made blind by the city council to prevent him from making a more beautiful clock
elsewhere. Most of the mechanism still used today is made by Jan Táborský between
1552 and 1572.
National Theatre
The National Theatre, a neorenaissance structure built at the end of the
19th century, is one of Prague's most
important buildings since it is seen as
a symbol of Czech culture and independence.
During the mid-19th century, when
Prague was still under Austrian rule,
Czech citizens planned on building a
theatre that was to become a symbol of
Czech culture.
When the government in Vienna refused to help fund the construction of the theatre,
a successful appeal was made to all Czech citizens to contribute. Many individuals
were more than happy to contribute as everyone wanted to be part of this national
project.Construction of the theatre started in 1865 and it was completed sixteen years
later, in 1881.
Wenceslas Square
Wenceslas square was laid out in
1348 by King Charles IV. The large
square, measuring 750m (0,5mi) by
60m, originally functioned as a horse
market but evolved into Prague's
central boulevard lined with grand
turn of the century buildings. The
many hotels, shops and restaurants
around Wenceslas Square attract
throngs of tourists and locals alike.
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Many of the important historical events in Prague's recent history took place here,
such as the declaration of the First Republic in 1918, National Museum the protests
against the Soviet occupation in 1969 and the protest march in 1989 which led to the
Velvet Revolution and the end of the Communist era.
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