5. I’d like two tickets for the 7 o’clock train to Warsaw.
Вариант № 1
1.Переведите текст:
Travelling has become an important part of our life. People travel not only on holidays but on business as well. Some people travel to other countries to get education.
People travel for different reasons. Some people travel to relax, to have a rest after a trying working year. Some people travel on business, to negotiate with their foreign counterparts or settle a deal. Some people travel in order to learn something new, they strive for new emotions and impressions.
Undoubtedly, traveling is a pleasant and useful experience. It broadens people’s mind, allows looking at current problems from a different angle and finding a better way-out from some difficult situation.
2.Запишите разговор в правильном порядке:
A: We’ll take a room on the second floor. How much is it?
B: Okay. It suits us. We’ll take this room.
A: Seventy dollars a night, sir.
B: Yes, we’ll be able to put you up. Which floor would you like, sir?
A: Have you got any vacant rooms?
B: One double-room, please.
A: Single or double, sir?
3. Соотнесите слова из первого и второго столбика
1. luggage a. trip
2. return ticket b. baggage
3. journey c. a buffet car
4. cloakroom d. schedule
5. a dining car e. round-trip ticket
6. booking-office f. left-luggage office
7. timetable g. ticket office
8. fellow-passenger h. travelling companion
4.Переведите слова и фразы данные в скобках:
1.I hate flying and always prefer to travel (на поезде). 2. Would you like (носильщика) for your luggage, miss? 3. Unfortunately there was no (кафе-ресторана) on the train and we had to take a lot of food with us. 4. Modern planes have very comfortable (сиденья) in all cabins. 5. There are always bustle and confusion (на станции). 6. Before boarding the plane (пассажир) must register at the airport. 7. You (приземлитесь) in London at ten-fifteen p.m. 8. If you’ve got something to declare you come through (красный коридор).
5. Переведите предложения с русского на английский):
1. Куда я могу отнести ваш багаж, сэр?
2. Давайте поспешим, иначе мы опоздаем на поезд.
3. Вот мой билет и паспорт.
4. К сожалению, все билеты проданы на сегодня.
5. Как долго вы собираетесь оставаться в стране?
Вариант № 2
1.Переведите текст:
People choose different ways of traveling. But planes, trains, buses and cars enjoy the popularity among people the most. Planes are popular among business people who try to save their time as they carry passengers quite fast. Buses are suitable for travelers who want to enjoy the views of the country or city. They may be uncomfortable if the trip is too lengthy. Trains are the most popular means of transport among travelers as it is cheap and gives a possibility to rest on a berth.
Whatever country or city you choose, whatever way of traveling you choose the thing about traveling is your feelings, emotions, aims. This what makes the trip unforgettable and memorable.
2. Переведите предложения с английского на русский:
1. I’m sorry I’m late. When did you arrive?
2. Excuse me, please, where’s Platform six?
3. I’d like to book a single ticket.
4. Don’t make a fuss, we have still a lot of time left.
5. I’d like two tickets for the 7 o’clock train to Warsaw.
3. Выберите подходящее слово из списка и вставьте его в предложения:
accommodation, abroad, visit, arrives, journey, in advance, hotel
1. It’s always more convenient to book tickets ... 2. London Tourist Board is here to help you enjoy your ... to London. 3. We can provide ... in a wide range of price categories in over 900 hundred hotels and guest houses of Berlin. 4. Will you tell me about the facilities offered by your ... ? 5. Good-bye! I wish you a pleasant ... . 6. She was as excited as a child about her first trip ... , and spent the next days buying clothes. 7. It ... at 11.00 but it may be a little late because the weather forecast is bad.
Вариант № 3
Задание 1.Переведите текст:
Modern life is impossible without traveling. Many people travel every day to our schools, offices and factories. Sometimes they go to another country or city on business. Business people travel a lot. They may have their enterprises abroad or just meet their business partners in other cities or countries.
Millions of people spend their holidays traveling. They travel to see other countries and continents. It is always interesting to discover new things, to meet different people, to try different food, to listen to different music.
So people can travel for pleasure or on business. They can use various means of transport. The quickest way is to travel by plane. But some people are afraid of fly.
Traveling by train is slower, but it has its advantages. You can see the country around you, so you are not only traveling, but your holidays have already begun. It is better to book tickets and reserve the hotel room in advance.
Traveling by sea is mostly for those who are going on holiday and want a pleasant voyage. On board of a large cruise ship people traverse oceans and visit other countries.
Many people like to travel by car. The greatest advantage is that you can stop whenever you like, you can start from your own front door and take any road you like. It is not convenient sometimes and if the trip is long you can feel tired.
Coach tours are very popular. They are planned as a holidays and there is a chance to do a lot of sightseeing and have a good rest at the same time. It is not convenient sometimes as you have no possibility to have rest.
All means of travel have their advantages and disadvantages. When traveling we see and learn a lot of things that we can never see or learn at home.
Holidaymaking has become one of the most profitable industries and the budget of many countries, such as Turkey, Egypt and Greece depends on tourism a lot.
Задание 2: Ответьте на вопросы:
1 Why do people traveling?
2 What is the quickest kind of transport?
3 What kind of transport do you prefer?
4 Have you ever traveled by air?
5 Have you ever traveled by sea? Did you like it?
6 What preparations do people usually make before a journey?
7 What places would you like to visit?
Задание 3: Найдите в тексте эквиваленты следующих слов и словосочетаний:
Предприятия, за границей, деловые партнёры, различные виды транспорта, заранее, преимущество, бюджет, туризм, зависеть, прибыльный, пересекать океан.
Вариант № 4
Задание 1. Переведите диалог:
A: Good morning, gentlemen! How are you?
B: Fine, thanks. And how are you getting on?
A: Very well, thank you.
B: Let me tell you about our company. As you know, Mr. Simonov, we produce process equipment. Our firm consists of 6 departments: Production, Sales, Export, Financial, Personnel and Research & Development. The last one is the newest at the company. It was created five years ago.
A: According to your legal status, are you Plc?
B: Right, we are ... Our management are the Meeting of Shareholders and the Board of Directors. Earlier the President of the Company was one of senior partners, but now it is Mr. Rogers, as you know. Currently we employ about. 1,600 people. Our turnover is more than 300 million pounds.
A: You will work with our Export Department. We export our equipment- to 5 countries all over the world. Besides, we have two daughter, companies in Holland and Germany with headquarters in those countries.
B: Are they your subsidiaries or branches?
A: They are our subsidiaries. Each company trades under its own name. But we are looking for new partners in Eastern Europe as well. We would like to expand our activity. So Mr. O'Brien went to Moscow to establish personal contacts with your company.
Задание 2: Напишите русские эквиваленты словам и словосочетаниям.
Process equipment, to consist, Production/Sales/Personnel/Research &
Development Department, to be created, according to ... , legal status, Meeting of
Shareholders, senior partner, currently, turnover, Daughter Company, headquarter, to trade.
Задание 3: Переведите предложения, на английский язык, опираясь на диалог.
1. Вы ОАО по своему юридическому статусу.
2. Вы будете работать с нашим экспортным отделом.
3. Позвольте мне рассказать о нашей фирме.
4. Как поживаете?
5. Мы производим технологическое оборудование.
Вариант № 4
Задание 1. Переведите диалог:
Discussing a Contract
A: Good afternoon, Mr. Lipman.
B: Good afternoon, Mr. Simonov. Will you take a seat? Have a cigarette, please.
А: Thank you.
B: Did you enjoy your trip to Edinburgh?
A: Yes. It was pleasant, indeed. I also had a good opportunity to contact businessmen of different British companies.
B: I see. Now, Mr. Simonov, what do you say to our offer?
A: On the whole your terms and conditions are acceptable to us. But I'm afraid your prices are not quite competitive. They are somewhat higher than the prices of other firms. Could you reduce your price by 7 per cent?
B: I say, Mr. Simonov, we've sold our compressors at the price of $480 each. They are the best on the world market at this price. However, if you increase your ' order, we'll give you a discount of 5 per cent.
A: I believe we can buy 15 more compressors. .
B: Fine. That will settle the price problem.
A: Quite so. Now, there is another point, Mr. Lipman. Your delivery dates don't suit us. We require the first parcel of 20 compressors a month later we sign the contract
B: So I understand that we are to ship the first parcel in December. And what about the remaining goods?
A: We can accept them in March.
B: Very good. Well, Mr. Simonov, as regards the terms of payment I hope you'll pay against shipping documents by a Letter of Credit. You are to open it with the London Bank after our cable that the goods are ready for shipment.
A: Quite right. I'll be glad to sign the contract when you get it ready.
B: We can sign it tomorrow. I'll be glad, Mr. Simonov, if you and Mr. Zotov join our Sales Manager and me for lunch after we sign a contract.
A: Thank you.
B: So we hope to see you at our office at 12 tomorrow.
A: Good. See you tomorrow.
B; Good bye.
Задание 2: Переведите на английский язык предложения, используя диалог «Discussing a Contract»
1. Садитесь, пожалуйста.
2. Поездка была действительно приятной.
3. Что вы скажете в отношении нашего предложения?
4. В целом ваши условия для нас приемлемы.
5. Они несколько выше цен других фирм.
6. Могли бы вы снизить цену на 7%?
7. Наши компрессоры - лучшие на мировом рынке по этой цене.
8. Однако, если вы увеличите заказ, мы предоставим вам скидку на 5%.
9. Еще один вопрос, г-н Липман.
10. Это разрешит вопрос цены.
Задание 3. Ответьте на вопросы:
1. Why are we interested in developing trade relations with more and more countries of the world?
2. What points do the buyers consider before they accept the sellers' offer?
3. Does the price of the goods change if the buyers increase their offer?
4. What do you do if you don't find the seller's price of the goods competitive?
5. On what condition can the seller give the buyers a discount off the price?
Вариант № 5
Задание 1. Внимательно прочитайте и переведите диалоги.
At the Airport
А: Excuse me... Are you Mr. Smith?
B: Yes.
A: I'm Sam Cowie, from MacCoin Corporation. How do you do?
B: How do you do?
A: Have I kept you waiting?
B: Oh, no... the plane has just arrived. Thank you for coming to meet me.
A: Not at all. Did you have a good trip?
B: Yes, thank you. I was airsick a bit, but now I'm О. К.
A: My car's just outside the airport. Shall my driver take your suitcase?
B: Oh, yes... thank you.
At the Booking-Office
A: Good morning, madam.
B: Good morning, sir.
A: Can I help you?
B: Yes, please. I would like to buy 2 tickets on a plane to Riga, flight number 341.
A: Well? What day are you planning to take them?
В: On the 14,h of May.
A: Let me see. (Checks the information on computer). Sorry to say, but all seats
have been sold already.
B: Could you tell me then on what days are there planes for Riga?
A: Every Monday and Friday. What about the 18 of May?
B: Oh, that's quite convenient to me.
A: Your passport, please and it will cost you 250 dollars.
В: О. К. Here is my passport.
A: Your tickets, madam, on the 18lh of May, flight number 341. Have a good
flight.
B: Thank you very much. I'm too obliged to you. Good-bye.
A: Good-bye.