Match the words with their definitions. Give the Russian equivalents.
1. insurance
a. a special mark in a passport that gives permission to enter or leave the country
2. foreign currency
b. a little piece of paper, plastic, or any other material which appears on someone’s luggage and has essential information about its owner ( usually name and contacts, telephone and address )
3. label
c. type of money that is used in a country
4. visa
d. a document in which a certain sum of money is paid in case of an illness or an accident
SPEAKING
Assignment 6
1. You and your friend have won a competition and the prize is a holiday of your choice. Discuss the following issues and choose a holiday from the options below:
· which would be the best type of holiday to go on
· what you would like to do while you’re there
· how long you would like to go for
· what preparations you need to make for the trip.
HOLIDAYS FROM A TO Z
Action adventure
Cross the Sahara on a camel. Fly in a balloon safari. Sleep under the stars. Live your life to the full!
Beautiful beaches
White sand and palm trees as far as the eye can see. Bright sun and warm water. Exchange your stress for peace!
Countryside camping
Put down the picture postcards of the pretty countryside and pack your bags because we’re going there. Be part of nature!
Date with History
Bored with TV? Come on our great tour of monuments and museums and historical town centres. Feed your brain and your eyes!
Exciting sports
Fed up with sitting around? Want to get fit and have fun? Water sports, mountain-climbing, indoor skiing, and more: everything’s possible at our special centre!
Assignment 7
Complete the dialogue with the missed phrases in the list below.
TAKING A VACATION.
David: Did you say you’re going ___________ next month?
Ruth: Yes, my family and I are going to New York for a week. We want ____________________
David: I envy you. I haven’t had a vacation for a long time. You know I always take a short-break holiday. I wish I _____________________
Ruth: You can take a vacation sometime soon, ___________?
David: No, there’s too much work to do. Maybe next year, though. I guess it’ll be our _________, dear!
Well, I hope __________ a postcard with beautiful views of the city and your
comments!
Ruth: Don’t be pessimistic! I promise!
to visit the Museums and see some plays; you’ll send me; honeymoon
to take a vacation; can’t you; could get away for a while.
Read the dialogue in pairs and act out similar dialogues.
COMMUNICATION
Assignment 8
Read Natalie and Paul’s conversation. What are they arguing about?
Why does Paul sound ironic?
The Nightmare of Packing
- We must be off in ten minutes. Have you packed everything?
- As good as … I need a couple of minutes to make sure that I haven’t forgotten anything.
- OK. And whose bags are these? These huge ones. Do you mean these are yours? Are you going on a students’ archaeological expedition in Greece with all this stuff?
- Don’t be silly. It’s me who’s leaving. Doesn’t that mean that the luggage is mine? I’ve packed the most essential things.
- Essential things ? let’s see … What’s in here ? An iron, a portable TV set, a dozen different lotions and shampoos, three pairs of high heels, lots of dresses…. And why have you packed two umbrellas, may I ask? In case it rains twice ?
- In case one gets broken or something. Don’t make me nervous before the flight, will you?
- All right, take everything you want if you feel happier with all these useless things. And, by the way, where is your ticket, passport, and insurance?
- Oh, gosh! I’ve nearly forgotten them! Thank you. Sometimes you can be very helpful.
WRITING
2. Read the postcard as an example. Write your own one using instructions:
Write the name and address of the person you’re writing to.
ü Put the date at the top. (You can leave this out).
ü Write Dear and the name of the person you’re writing to.
ü Write you message. Use short forms (I’ll, it’s, we’re) and short sentences.
ü Finish with a friendly phrase: Wish you were here! See you soon, (Lot’s of) Love, (to family members and close friends), Best wishes.
ü Sign your name. First name is usually enough.
23rd JulyDear David,I’m having a fantastic time in New York! The weather’s great. Lots of sunny days and no rain. Our hotel’s quite comfortable, too.We’ve already visited the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) in Harlem, you know... It’s beautiful! Tomorrow we’re planning to go to SOHO, an enclave of artists, and Greenwich Village. I’m really enjoying myself!Wish you were here!Lot’s of love, Ruth.
David Hughes_____34 Carlton Court___Mayfield Road______Bristol B56 3 QA___UK_______________