Travelling to new and interesting countries has always attracted people. It’s like a part of routine. People work for some time and then they travel during their holidays. The choice of
a place depends on their interests and wishes, on their finances and the length of the holidays.
The fact that people travel to other places has many reasons. First of all, it’s always nice to
stay in a different place for a change. Secondly, many people are interested in seeing new
sights, exploring different cultures and else. Finally, travelling allows simply to relax and
have a good time.
The history if travelling is quite long. The first travelers were explorers. They travelled to
discover new lands, to find fame and wealth. In spite of all possible dangers on the way they
continued sailing to far distances.
Nowadays people can choose how to travel: by train, by ship, by plane, by car or even by
motorbike. There are also lots of travel agencies which can arrange everything for you. They
look for suitable tours, book the transport tickets and hotel rooms, arrange insurance and
transfer and assist the travelers in any other way. Almost every country has something to
offer, so travelling is always an interesting and exciting process. One of the modern ways of
travelling is hiking, i.e. travelling on foot. This way you can get to see all the beauty of
natural sights. Among them valleys, plains, hills, mountains, waterfalls, lakes etc. Hiking is
especially popular with young people, because they have lots of energy to hike for long
distances.
The most popular way to spend a holiday in our country is a journey to the beach. Everybody
enjoys relaxing under the sun and near the sea.
Task. Answer the questions (give full answers and use right tense form)
1. When people travel?
2. What is the second reason of travelling?
3. Why did first travellers travel?
4. Did the ways of travelling change?
5. What can you see to get the beauty?
6. What is especially popular?
7. What did you like in the story?
Ex.8
The table is set by us
A picture is drown by me
The blue shoes are worn by them
The ball was caught by them
The book isn't opened by him
The letter wasn't written by you
Are you picked up by your mum?
Is thief caught by police officer?
Ex.9
The Nile is the longest river in the world.
In Mark’s opinion History is more difficult than Geography. However, it is more interesting .
Antarctica is one of the coldest places on Earth.
Greece is hotter than England.
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the prettiest of them all?
Elvis Presley is one of the most popular rock singers ever.
Jenny is taller than Alice even though she is younger.
Switzerland is one of the richest countries in the world.
People in Africa are the poorest in the world.
Alexander was a better businessman than Henry.
Ex.10
She wouldn’t have failed her entrance exams if she worked harder.
You would be able to buy that jacket if you hadn’t spent all your money.
She wouldn’t have left you if you weren't so rude to her.
He wouldn't have eaten that sandwich if he had seen you drop it on the floor.
If it had snowed, we would have gone skiing.
I would have invited you to the party if had had your number.
If she had known it was your birthday, she would have bought you a present.
If I had had some flour, I would have made pizza.
They would have gone to the beach if it had been sunny.
If I had seen the robbery this afternoon, I would have called the police.
Ex.11
I can do it myself.
He made himself a cup of tea.
Don’t play with the knife; you can hurt yourself.
Tom prefers living by himself.
There are computer games where you can play against yourself. You always win!
I am proud of myself.
Behave yourself!
Alan made this dish himself.
He cut himself with the knife while he was sharpening it.
She often talks to herself when she is upset.
Ex.12
Wise - wisdom
Good - goodness
Vacant - vacancy
Sweet - sweetness
Human - humanity
Free - freedom
Proud - pride
Brave - bravery
Novel - novelty
Poor - poorness
A lot of money is paid by her.
A picture is drawn by me.
Blue shoes were worn by them.
The ball was caught by them.
The book isn’t opened by him.
The letter wasn’t written by you.
Are you picked up by your mum?
Is the thief caught by the police officer?
We are having the house painted at the moment.
I lost my key. I will have to have another key made.
When was the last time you had your hair cut ?
Do you have a newspaper delivered to your house every day, or do you go out and buy one ?
What are those workmen doing in your garden ? ...Oh, we are having a garage built.
This coat is dirty. I must have it cleaned.
If you want to wear earrings, why don't you have your ears pierced?
Why did you go to the cleaner's ? ...I needed to have my jacket cleaned.