Read the text "Travelling ... What for?"
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Every year a lot of people all over the world spend their holidays travelling. For many of them travelling is the most important event in the year.
People travel the globe to see other countries and continents, modern cities and the ruins of ancient towns, they travel to enjoy picturesque places, or just for a change of scene. The tourist industry will soon be the largest industry in the world. Many places that once were remote are now part of package tours. Tourism has been industrialized: landscapes, cultures and cuisines are consumer goods displayed in travel leaflets. In recent years tourism has really taken off.
Today people have lots of good reasons to travel. Travelling has always been a part of people’s education. The best way to study geography is to travel and the best way to get to know and understand the traditions and customs of different people is to speak to them. Besides, travelling is a good way to practise foreign languages.
If you ask people why they travel, they will often mention world’s most treasured sites, well-known museums, national parks or castles. It goes without saying that it’s always interesting to discover new places and new ways of life, to try foreign food and to listen to unusual musical rhythms. It’s much better than sitting at home and doing nothing.
Some people are against travelling. They say that tourists have no respect for the countries they visit. A lot of tourist places are polluted and many of historical monuments are in danger of being destroyed by unstoppable march of tourism. Besides, today travelling is rather expensive. That’s why some people prefer to spend their holidays in the country or at home in front of TV.
But why not make the most of your holiday and try something different? Certainly, travelling broadens the mind. But travel is more than sightseeing. It is a change, deep and permanent, that goes on in our ideas.
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new places and new ways of life, to try foreign food and to listen to unusual musical rhythms.
Chapter One
The Boy Who Lived
The chapter starts with description of the Dursley family, who are proud to be "perfectly normal". We learn that Mrs Dursley has a sister, Mrs Potter, but their families haven't met for several years. Both families have sons.
Then the story begins on a "dull, grey Tuesday". Mr Dursley notices a lot of strange things hapenning - owls flying in town, people in cloaks, a strange cat sitting on the wall of his garden, unusual news on TV. The Dursleys go to bed wondering what it all could mean. At night, a tall, thin and very old man appears near their house. It's Albus Dumbledore. The cat turns out to be Professor McGonagall, and the two are professors from Hogwarts, a school of witchcraft and wizardry. Then comes Hagrid, a giant, who brings little Harry Potter. Harry's parents were killed by Lord Voldermort, a dark wizard, but Harry survived and Voldermort's power "somehow broke" .
So little Harry is left asleep on the doorstep of the Dursley's house with a letter written by Dumbledore. The professors and Hagrid go to join the celebrations.
1. We can see the lake from our bedroom window.
2. — Can you speak any foreign languages?
3. I am afraid I cannot come to the party next week.
4. When we went to the forest, we could smell burning.
5. She spoke in a very low voice, but I could understand what she said.
6. I do not know when they will be here. They might arrive at any time.
7. I was so tired. I could sleep for a week.
8. We could have gone away if we had enough money.
9. You have been travelling all day. You must be tired.
10. They have not lived here for very long. They can't know many people. (*предлагаемые в задании формы глаголов не подходят по смыслу)
11. The phone rang but I did not hear it. I must have been asleep.
12. She passed me without speaking. She might not have seen me.
13. — Why did not your sister answer the phone?
— She must have been asleep.
14. — Why did Sarah miss meeting?
— She might not have known about it.
15. Do not phone me at eight o'clock. I might be watching the football match on TV.
16. — What time are you going?
— Well, I am ready, so I can as well go now.
17. She is a very nice person. You must meet her.
18. I have not phoned Ann for ages. I must phone her tonight.
19. He cannot come out with us this evening. He has to work.
20. I have to get up early tomorrow, because my train leaves at 7:30.
21. We do not have much time. We must hurry.
22. When we are in the library, we must not make any noise.
23. You can come with me if you like but you do not have to come if you do not want.
24. She has been studying hard for the exam, so she should pass it.
25. It was a great party last night. You should have come.