Английский язык. - 51 стр.

a berth                                   -           полка (в вагоне),
                                                      спальное место
a sleeper                                 -           спальный вагон
to be due to arrive                       -           должен прибывать по
                                                      расписанию

II. Read, translate and retell the text:
                                   Travelling
       The scientific and technological progress of the 20th century has
allowed people to overcome time and distance in the twinkle of an eye. Now
modern life is impossible without travelling. Millions of people travel every
day either on business or for pleasure. To begin with most of us travel every
day to our schools, offices and factories. From time to time we have to go to
another city or country on business. Then after a year’s work people get a
holiday and they don’t like to spend it at home.
       Many people all over the world spend their holidays travelling. They
travel to see other countries and continents, modern cities and the ruins of
ancient towns. They travel to enjoy picturesque places, or just for a change
of scene. It is always interesting to discover new things, different ways of
life, to meet different people, to try different food, to listen to different
musical rhythms.
       Those who live in the country like to go to a big city and spend their
time visiting museums and art galleries, looking at shop windows and dining
at exotic restaurants. City dwellers usually like a quiet holiday by the sea or
in the mountains with nothing to do but walk and bath and laze in the sun.
       People can travel by plane, by train, by boat or by car.
       Of course, travelling by plane is the fastest and the most convenient
way, but it is the most expensive too. Travelling by train is slower than by
plane but it has its advantages. You can see much more interesting places of
the country you are travelling through. Modern trains have very comfortable
seats. There are also sleeping cars and dining cars that make even the
longest journey enjoyable. Speed, comfort and safety are the main
advantages of trains and planes. That is why many people prefer them to all
other means.
       Travelling by boat is popular mostly for pleasure trips. On board of
river ships you can visit different places of interest within your own country.
On board of large cruise ships people can get across oceans and visit other
countries. Ships stop for a day or two in different ports and people go on the
shore for excursions. Crossing the ocean is a magnificent voyage with
enormous waves before you and a 4-deck liner under you. The only


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