Unit 2. If you have to travel

1. to travel first class - путешествовать 1 классом

2. to travel economy class - путешествовать туристическим классом

3. to travel by plane - путешествовать самолетом

4. to register the ticket - зарегистрировать билет

5. to weigh in the baggage - взвесить багаж

6. to pay extra - доплатить

7. to go through the passport control - пройти через паспортный контроль

8. to go through the Customs - пройти через Таможню

9. to learn the airport and landing formalities - изучить формальности в аэропорту, и после приземления

10. to show one's ticket and boarding pass - показать свой билет и посадочный талон

11. to drink something - выпить что-нибудь

12. to fill out the landing card - заполнить карточку прибытия

13. to bring things duty free - ввезти вещи бесплатно.

Exercise 2. Прочтите в грамматическом справочнике о том, как образуется в английском языке повелительное наклонение §5 и переведите предложение на русский.

1. Show me your ticket and boarding pass, please.

2. Don't enter the hall!

3. Let's go and drink something in a bar!

4. Don't travel by plane! It's dangerous!

5. Weigh in your hand baggage, please!

6. Pay extra, please! You have on excess baggage.

7. Let's travel economy class! It's cheaper.

8. Register your ticket please! Desk №5.

9. Learn the airport formalities!

Exercise 3. Повторите по грамматическому справочнику информацию о глаголах §1,3,4 и расскажите о себе, используя вопросы.

1. Are you fond of traveling?

2. Do you usually travel first or economy class?

3. Are you acquainted with landing and airport formalities?

4. Are you ready to show your ticket and boarding pass to a stewardess?

5. When do you pay extra?

6. What are you busy with when you fly by plane?

7. Where are you going to travel in summer?

8. What would you like to see in the foreign countries?

9. Would you like to bring something in duty - free?

Exercise 4. Прочтите текст и расскажите об особенностях путешествия в США, используя вопросы как план.

1. What is the destination of travel?

2. What is a one-way trip ticket?

3. What is a round-ticket?

4. What is a toll-free telephone number?

5. What is it - to by a ticket in person?

6. What is it - to by a ticket over the phone?

7. When do you stay in the hotel over a Saturday night?

Americans are fond of traveling. They choose their place of destination according to their money and interest. The destination of travel means the place to which you are going. If you want to save money, you can stay at a hotel over a Saturday night. When buying a ticket, you may choose between a round-trip ticket and a one-way trip ticket. If you travel only to your place of destination, you by a one-way trip ticket. If you travel to your destination and return, you by a return ticket. You pay for it at the same time. Airline companies provide different services for the clients. One is a toll-free telephone number. It allows you to call the air line from anywhere in the USA free of charge to you. You will not have to pay for it. You can by a ticket in person - then you should go to the travel agent. Or you can call the travel agent. He will bring it to your office or apartment.

Dialogue 1.
А: Thank you for calling Quick Air Travel. Can I help you?
В: I'd like to by a ticket from New York to Toronto. I am planning to fly on Friday, the 10th of June.
А: Would you like to by a one-way ticket or a round trip?
В: I would like it to be the least expensive round trip ticket and I'd like to be back on the 14th of June.
A: I see, sir. Then, you can stay in Toronto over a Saturday night and since it is still more than 14 days before you travel, you can get a supersaver ticket.
B: What's the price?
A: It is 300 dollars for a round trip. It is cheaper than a one-way ticket.
B: Thank you very much. Please, reserve 2 seats for me.

Dialogue 2.
А: Helen! What are you doing here?
В: Hello, John! I am flying to London, by British Airways.
А: You look worried! What's the matter?
В: You know, I have got some problems with my baggage. It is some excess baggage and I can't take something out because I have some gifts for my friends and relatives in London. And I have no time to pay extra.
А: Oh, I can help you. I have only one small bag because I am flying on business. I can take one of your bags and bring it in.
В: Oh, John, you are very kind. Let's hurry up! The boarding is coming to an end. Thank you very much.
A: Let's go!

Dialogue 3.
A: Are you all right, madam? You look pale!
B: Oh, I am not quite right. I feel airsick a bit.
A: Would you like something to drink - some mineral water or juice?
B: Yes, that would be nice. And please, lower the back of my seat.
A: Yes, certainly. Is it better?
B: Yes, thank you. Could you ring for a stewardess? Maybe she can give me something for airsickness.
A: Just a moment, madam.

Exercise 5. Прочтите диалоги еще раз и побеседуйте со своим партнером от имени одного из участников диалога.

Exercise 6. Заполните пропущенные места в диалогах возможными ответами:

Dialogue 1.
А: Thank you for calling ...
В: I'd like to by a ticket from ... I'm planning to fly on ...
А: Would you like to buy ... or ... ?
В: I would like to buy ...
А: I see, sir, you can stay in ...
В: What is the price?
A: It is ...

Dialogue 2.
А: ... . What are you doing here?
В: Hello, ... ! I am flying to ...
А: You look ... . What's the matter?
В: I have some problems with ...
А: Oh, I can help. ...
В: Oh, thank you very much. ...

Dialogue 3.
А: Are you all right ... ?
В: I am not quite right. ...
А: Would you like to drink something? ...
В: Thank you. Could you ring for ...

Exercise 7. Напишите письмо другу о своем путешествии самолетом, используя материал Unit 2.

Exercise 8. Побеседуйте со своим американским партнером и расспросите его об особенностях путешествий самолетом в США.

Exercise 9. Вы отправились в отпуск самолетом, перелет и сервис в аэропорту не оправдал ваших ожиданий. Напишите письмо - жалобу в фирму, используя следующие выражения:

- I am writing to complain about ... - Я пишу, чтобы пожаловаться ...

- To make matters worse ... - Что еще хуже ...

- On top of everything - Сверх всего

- I'd like to have full refund for all inconveniences - Я хотел бы иметь полное возмещение затрат за все

- неудобства

- I am looking forward to your early reply - Я с нетерпением жду вашего быстрого ответа

- In the case of your refusal I tend to ... - В случае вашего отказа, я намереваюсь...

Exercise 10. Задание для самостоятельной работы: Выберите из предложенных вариантов правильный и запишите его следующим образом: 1А или 3С.

A. -

B. for

C. to
2. ... forget your personal things on board the plane!

A. not to

B. don't

C. to not
3. Where ... you going to spend your summer holidays?

A. have

B. is

C. are
4. Have you ... through the Customs yet?

A. gone

B. go

C. to go
5. How much ... a return ticket to Huston, please.

A. is

B. are

C. am