Путешествие - Travelling. Руденко Т.П. - 17 стр.

• learning to paint                        • a cave-exploring trip                  5    Before leaving, it is important to check on the vaccination require-
• a photographic safari                    • a dinosaur dig                        ments. For hot climates, be prepared to suffer from minor ailments such as
• a cowboy-style cattle drive              • a war games camp                      sunburn and stomach upsets. Take precautionary measures. Try to avoid
• a horseback tour of a country            • a bicycle tour of a country           mosquito bites but take your anti-malaria treatments anyway.

2. Skim through this extract from a guide to activity holidays. What kinds          6      The choice of where to go and what to do is endless and strict disci-
    of holidays are mentioned?                                                     pline is required to narrow down the options and come to a decision! If ex-
                                                                                   cavating is your idea of fun, then consider a one-or two-week stay at the
                                  Go for it!                                       Arbeia Roman Fort site in South Shields in the North-East of England.
                                                                                   Costs are heavy on the volunteers, as the work is unpaid and bed and break-
 1 Anyone who thinks they would like to get a job, acquire a skill or take         fast at a nearby guest house is at the special rate of £60 per week. Working
up a new sport, learn about the world’s archaeological heritage or go on an        hours are from 8.45am to 4.45pm and tasks include trowelling, work with
expedition by land or sea will find the contacts in this Guide. Whoever you        heavy tools, making context drawings and measuring finds. Not for those
are and whatever your interests, you will find something to get you started.       of you who do not like exercise.
At last there is no excuse for wasting your vacation when you can be im-
proving your skills: practical, academic or social; go for it!                                       Where to go and what to do –
 2     With the busy lives many people live, forward thinking does not al-                               the choice is yours
ways get the consideration it should. Some holidays clearly require early           7    Less physically demanding, but nevertheless a holiday with a serious
booking and with some archaeological camps, expeditions and anything               work focus, would be a couple of weeks with Natuur 2000 in Belgium.
involving a trip to a distant part of the world, it is essential to do something   This organization, founded in 1967, aims to create an awareness in young
as early as possible. However, it is sometimes possible to apply late and get      people of their environment and to take an active part in nature conserva-
on a waiting list.                                                                 tion. The work includes assisting in the upkeep of nature reserves, main-
                                                                                   taining wetlands in Oude Landen and helping to look after bats at Oelegem,
 3     Many embarking on such a venture for the first time consider taking         near Antwerp. The accommodation is basic but cheap and volunteers
someone with them. However, thousands of people go for it alone for a              should bring their own sleeping bag and eating utensils.
variety of reasons, not least that they can’t find anyone to go with them.
You will have more chance to take in your surroundings and receive the              8     You may prefer to avoid physical work of all kinds and plump for
full benefit of the experience. Going on your own is likely to be more inter-      teaching English at a summer camp in Hungary. The central Bureau in
esting and will bring out your individuality and develop self-confidence.          London is a non-profit-making organization, which offers you the opportu-
                                                                                   nity to help local participants improve their English. The pay is minimal,
 4    For almost any trip, you will need to take clothing, washing kit and         but you don’t have to pay for board and lodging in local homes, and visits
swimming gear, and as you’ll certainly want to take photographs, don’t             to Budapest and other places of interest are included in your month’s stay.
forget the camera. Most people overpack, quite forgetting that they will
have to carry their luggage for themselves for fairly long distances at ferry       9     The Brathay Exploration Group organizes expeditions all over the
ports and other termini, or that there may be things to bring back which           world. The programmes vary from year to year and have included a three-
they have bought or been given on the trip.                                        week trip to Norway for sailing and mountaineering. The group is based at
                                                                                   a 300-acre estate near Lake Windermere, and clients can gain experience


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