1. Read and translate the text. Learn the words and expressions in bold type: Travelling

Millions of people all over the world spend their holidays travelling. They travel to see other continents and countries, modern cities and the ruins of ancient towns. They travel to enjoy picturesque places (живописное место) or just for a change (для разнообразия). It's always interesting to discover new things, different ways of life, to meet different people, to try different food, to listen to different musical rhythms. Travelling has much in common with camping. It teaches us discipline, we learn to overcome (преодолевать) all kinds of hardships (трудности) and become strong-willed (решительный).

People travel by boat, by train, by plane, by bus, by bicycle or on foot. All means of travel have their advantages and disadvantages (преимущества и недостатки). And people choose one according to (согласно) their plans and destinations (адрес, пункт назначения).

I think that our education becomes richer when you travel, meet new people, because you can see new things which you have never seen in your life before. One more thing makes travelling wonderful. You are always looking forward to your trip and then to home coming, returning to our native town, family and friends.

2. Match the words relating to the topic «Travelling» with their definitions:

1. travel a. a crossing across the sea

2. voyage b. the act of travelling

3. tour c. a journey during which places are visited

4. migration d. a trip of some distance, usually by land

5. expedition e. a movement of many people

6. journey f. a journey to a place and back again

7. itinerary g. a plan of a journey for a certain purpose

8. trip h. a long journey to a place that is dangerous

9. crossing i. a long journey especially by water

3. Answer the questions using the following words and expressions:

As for me (Что касается меня), In my opinion, To my mind (По-моему), I think that (Я думаю), I prefer (Я предпочитаю), I dislike (Я не люблю), It seems to me (мне кажется), because of (потому что), On the one hand (С одной стороны), On the other hand (С другой стороны), As far as I know (Насколько я знаю), Unfortunately (К сожалению), By the way (Кстати), However (Однако), Besides (Кроме того).

1. What kinds of travelling do you know?

2. What is your favourite kind of travelling and why?

3. What are advantages and disadvantages of travelling by train, bus, plane, ship, bicycle, on foot?

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