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8 form: Travelling

Modern life is impossible without travelling. The scientific and technological progress of the 20-th century has allowed people to overcome time and distance, to cover in the twinkle of an eye the vast expanse of our planet. The whole world is open now. The limits and frontiers of the previous period have stopped to exist. We can choose any place on the planet and go there on business or for holiday.

Thousands of people travel every day by air, by rail, by see or by road. Travelling by air is the fastest and the most convenient way, but it is the most expensive too, and sometimes there are delays and cancellations of flights. It is better to book tickets in advance. On the appointed day you go to the airport by car. Soon you`ll board the big air-liner and it will carry you to new lands. You check in for the flight, go through the customs clearance area, the passport control. On board the plane you can look about. In front of you in the cockpit you`ll see a pilot and his crew. Some of the passengers are reclining in comfortable armchairs. There is a kitchenette in the rear part of the plane where the stewardesses are cooking. Presently we take off and in a few minutes the voice informs us about the altitude we are flying. Sometimes it is possible to see the land. It is like a geographical map. Time passes quickly. The plane arrives at the destination on time. What a thrill!

I also enjoy travelling by train. You can see the beautiful scenery of the country you are travelling through. Modern trains have very comfortable seats. There are also sleeping carriages with compartments and a dining-carriage which make even the longest journey enjoyable. A hearty talk with your fellow passengers may be very pleasant, too.

Travelling by sea is very popular. On board the ship there are tennis and badminton courts, a swimming-pool, a cinema and a dancing hall. Unfortunately, one can get seasick but there’s some medicine for it. 

Some people prefer travelling by car which in its turn has its advantages and drawbacks. If you are an adventurer you can go hitch-hiking, travel by bicycles, on horseback. Coach tours are not expensive and I like them very much. They are planned as holidays and there is a chance to do a lot of sightseeing and have a good rest at the same time.

 

Last year …………. I went by coach to a few countries and enjoyed the tour very much. During the ten-day holiday we visited Hungary, Slovenia and Italy. Sightseeing was combined with rest. For a few days we stayed at some lovely small hotels. There was no trouble with the luggage because it was taken care of at every night stop. Moreover, the hotels were carefully selected and booked in advance. ………….

The hotels had such conveniences as air conditioning and laundry service and lots of facilities like workout gyms, swimming pools, bars and restaurants. The chambermaids were efficient and the managers at the reception desk spoke fluent English and sometimes even Russian.

What should be noted, it's important for travellers to know how to behave both in their own country and in foreign places. The spirit of true courtesy enables one to give due consideration to others, to appear and to be at ease in all circumstances, to say and to do the right thing at the right time. Personally, when I travel to a foreign country, I try and learn at least some minimum vocabulary to be able to show my politeness. Also, several maps of the place where I’m going can be handy. I pack my things neatly and try not to take too much luggage. And of course I take care of my camera – and keep kind of a journal with the help of my photos – they act as a remembrance for years to come.

At the end I’d like to say that people are fond of travelling. They travel to see other countries and continents, to learn about people’s tradition, to broaden their minds, to enjoy picturesque places. It’s gorgeous to discover new things, different ways of life, meet people, and try different food. If I were asked a question “Where I would like to go”, I wouldn’t be able to answer this question immediately. It’s a difficult question for me because I’d like to go wherever I can. For me, the world is a great book, and I’d like to read as many pages of it as possible.

5 form: Administrative Speaking Test

Questions:

Card 1:

1.      Which is the largest country in the world?

2.      Where is Russia situated?

3.      What mountains divide Russia into two parts?

4.      What is the longest river in Europe?

5.      What seas and oceans wash Russia in the north, south, east and west?

6.      What can be said about the plant and animal worlds of Russia?

7.      What minerals is Russia rich in?

8.      Can you describe the Russian national flag?

9.      What do the colours of the flag symbolise?

10.   What can you say about the birch tree?

11.   What can you say about Russian people?

12.   Are you proud of your Motherland? Why?

Card 2:

1.      What is the capital of Russia?

2.      Why is it old and also young?

3.      What is the Kremlin?

4.      When did chronicles first mention Moscow?

5.      Who founded Moscow?

6.      Why did people begin to call Prince Yuri – Dolgoruky?

7.      Was Kiev the capital of Russia? When was this?

8.      At that time Moscow was larger than London. Who wrote about that?

9.      Who moved the capital of Russia to a new city?

10.   What city became the Russian capital in the 18^th century?

11.   What is St Petersburg famous for?

12.   What can’t people help admiring when they arrive in Peterhof?

Card 3:

1.      Why do people say that the British are very conservative?

2.      What do we need to remember about Britain when we speak about its traditions?

3.      How long have the ravens lived in the Tower of London?

4.      What does one of the old English legends say about the ravens?

5.      What did King Charles II order in the 17^th century?

6.      How do the keepers look after the ravens?

7.      When do the English celebrate Guy Fawkes’ Day?

8.      What do children do on that day?

9.      When do Russian people celebrate Maslenitsa?

10.   How do Russian people celebrate it?

11.   What holidays do people all over the world know?

12.   How do people celebrate New Year in the USA (New York, state Washington)? Scotland? Japan? China?

Card 4:

1.      What will you be able to see if you look at the Earth from space?

2.      How many oceans are there on our planet? What are they?

3.      How many continents are there? What are they?

4.      How many countries are usually there on each continent?

5.      What countries are big, what countries are small?

6.      What European countries can you name? What are their capitals? Peoples? Languages?

7.      What countries in North America can you name? What are their capitals? Peoples? Languages?

8.      What African country can you name? What is its capital? People? Language?

9.      What Asian countries can you name? What are their capitals? Peoples? Languages?

10.   What does each country have?

11.   What English-speaking countries do you know?

12.   Do you know American equivalents for the British words “biscuits”, “sweets”, “autumn”, “flat”?

Card 5:

1.      What do people depend on?

2.      Why are tigers and elephants often dangerous animals?

3.      Why have people hunted tigers for fun and for their beautiful skin?

4.      Why are there few Indian tigers left on the Earth? Where do they hide?

5.      Why aren’t there many forests for tigers nowadays?

6.      How can African elephants help men?

7.      How many elephants were there in Africa in the 19^th century?

8.      Where can you find African elephants nowadays?

9.      Why is modern life bad for many animals?

10.   What animal from the Russian Red Book do you know?

11.   Why is this animal (from the Red Book) disappearing?

12.   What must we do to save wild animals?

Card 6:

1.      When is Earth Day?

2.      Why is the Earth in danger?

3.      Why is there a lot of water on our planet and at the same time little water on it?

4.      Why can’t people swim in the sea sometimes?

5.      What can you say about Lake Baikal?

6.      Why is the water in the lake dirty nowadays?

7.      How is the climate on our planet changing?

8.      How has the climate changed in the north of Europe?

9.      What will happen if the temperature grows by 3-4 degrees?

10.   How do people’s activities do harm to the forests?

11.   What do modern plants and factories send into the atmosphere?

12.   What must people do to save the Earth?

Card 7:

1.      What is the official name of the state which is situated in the British Isles?

2.      What does Great Britain, or Britain, refer to?

3.      What are the countries and the capitals of the UK?

4.      What are the two main islands of the UK? What countries are situated on them?

5.      What seas and oceans separate and wash the islands?

6.      What nationality is everyone who was born in Britain?

7.      Why do people from Scotland and Wales not like it when they are called English?

8.      How many people live in Britain? Where do many of them live?

9.      What are foreigners often surprised by?

10.   What languages do people speak in the UK?

11.   Why does a Scottish person have to listen carefully if he wants to understand a Londoner or a Welsh person?

12.   What is the Union Jack made up of?

Card 8:

1.      Who is the Head of State in Britain? Does she rule the country?

2.      What does the Queen do?

3.      What can you say about the Royal Family?

4.      What countries used to be part of the British Empire at the beginning of the 20^th century?

5.      When did Britain and the former colonies found the Commonwealth?

6.      What countries does the Commonwealth include?

7.      Whom does the real power in the country belong to?

8.      What are the Houses of the British Parliament?

9.      What does the House of Lords do?

10.   What does the House of Commons do?

11.   What do you know about the members of the House of Lords?

12.   What do you know about the members of the House of Commons?

Card 9:

1.      Why do people say that good health is above wealth?

2.      When should we visit the doctor?

3.      What illnesses and their symptoms do you know?

4.      When did you fall ill last time? How did it happen?

5.      How did you feel when you fell ill?

6.      Did you call the doctor? What did the doctor do?

7.      What did the doctor say about your illness and what did he/she recommend?

8.      How long did it take you to recover?

9.      Do or did you keep to a diet? Why? Why not?

10.   Do you go in for any sport?

11.   What should/shouldn’t  you do to keep fit?

12.   What do we need to remember about what we eat?