Билет № 16

Билет № 16

     1.     Let’s talk about tourism. How do you prefer to travel?

Nowadays travelling is an important part of modern life. People travel to see other countries and their sights, to discover new things and other ways of life, to meet different people, taste different food, visit museums and art galleries. Some people travel for business or just for pleasure. So, it’s difficult to imagine modern life without travelling.

Nowadays people can travel in different ways: on foot, by train, by plane, by ship or by car. People choose the way of travelling according to their likes and financial possibilities. All means of travelling have their advantages and disadvantages.

Travelling by air is the most convenient but the most expensive. Travelling by train is slower but you enjoy the comfort and pleasure of relaxation. Travelling by car you don’t need to buy tickets and you can plan your trip.

As for me, I like travelling by train. It’s rather cheap. Trains can be slow, express and long-distance. Trains have comfortable seats, separate compartments where you can read and sleep or have a cup of tea or coffee. Travelling by train is safe.

     2.     Do you bring home souvenirs from your trips? Why or why not?

Yes, I do. Many people like to take a little something home with them as a reminder of their travels, something to show for where they have been. There are so many different types of souvenir ideas to choose from. From the classics such as a Statue of Liberty replica from New York, an Eiffel Tower model from Paris, Russian Matryoshka dolls, woolen gloves from New Zealand.

    3.     You are going on a trip around England. What questions will you ask your British friends?

1.     Do I need a passport?

2.     What places can you recommend me to see in England?

3.     What is the capital of England?

4.     Where is Big Ben?

5.     Can I meet the Queen?

     4.     Your Belarusian friend will spend his/ her summer vacation in Great Britain. Give him/ her a piece of advice on how to organize the trip.

If you want to travel to Great Britain you should know the customs and traditions of this country. You should take your passport with you. You should speak English.

     5.     Every country should encourage and promote tourism. What do you think about it?

I think that countries encouraging tourism promote local culture, making it popular. For example – carnival in Rio attracts millions of tourists from all over the world. Everyone wants to be a part of that beautiful event. Lots of tourists mean lots of money, so it is not surprising that governments invest huge funds to improve local facilities. It is good news for the visitors and even better for the people who live there. The locals can benefit from it in many ways.