Task 1. Reading
Read the text
Travelling by public or own transport
Thousands of people travel every day. To prove it, I invite you to a railway or a bus station, a port or an
airport. There you will see thousands of people trying to catch a train, a bus, a ship or a plane. Everybody
wants to go somewhere and to get there as quickly as possible, with all conveniences and safely.
Of course, travelling by plane is the fastest, but it is also the most expensive. That’s why if people have time
they go by train. It is one of the most popular means of travelling. Trains go slower than planes, but you can
see much more interesting places of the country you are travelling through. Modern trains are very
comfortable and you can enjoy even the longest journey.
Travelling by sea is popular mostly for pleasure trips. Onboard large ships and small river boats people can
visit foreign countries and different places of interest within their own country. A trip by sea is usually
called a voyage or a cruise.
Buses also can take you to any place you wish. It can be a trip not far from your home or a long journey
even to a foreign country. Modern buses have comfortable seats, video and phone, you can have hot tea or
coffee, drinks and snack. Tourist groups usually use buses to visit foreign countries and different places of
interest.
Many people prefer travelling by car. They don’t have to buy tickets. They don’t have to carry heavy
luggage. They can stop wherever they wish and spend as much time as they like at any place.
But some people like spending their holidays travelling on foot or by bike.
If you feel like travelling by plane, by train or by bus, you have to choose a flight or a line, to go to a ticket
office and buy a single or a return ticket. Sometimes you have to change trains or buses. But usually
travellers prefer tickets for through trains or buses. Then you take your luggage and try not to miss your
plane, train or bus. They usually arrive at the airport or the railway station in time. And your wonderful
journey begins. Have a nice journey.
As for me, I have never travelled far from my home. I and my family usually spend holidays at my Granny’s
in the country. But last year we went to the seaside. It was so exciting. I hope, next year I shall visit London.
It’ll be great.
Choose TRUE or FALSE
1. Travelling by plane is faster than by train.
2. Tourist groups use trains to visit foreign countries and different places.
3. Many people prefer travelling by car._
4. If you want travelling by bus, plane or train you have to buy tickets.
5. Travelling by plane is cheaper than by train.
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1. Yes, I do
2. Yes, I do
3. I was in Tunisia this summer
4. As, travelling give a lot of fun
5. It is a plane.
6. In my opinion, it is a car
7. I prefer a plane
8. Not, I have not.
9. Not, I have not. Not, I am not
10. Not, I do not
11. As, hiking develops anybody and many find it interesting
12. As, you have a lot of free time
13. Usually I go shopping, and buy all need
14. Through the Internet
15. My first travel by air was last year
16. Yes, it’s true
17. There are little railway stations in my city
18. advantages: Traveling by car is cheap
disadvantages: Traveling by car you can have an accident Traveling by car you do not relax when you are driving a car
19. Usually they play in games or read a book
20. Yes, I am planning to go to the sea