How do you like to travel

Учебник Spotlight 5. Student’s Book. Страница 116

10а. Travel & leisure — 10а. Путешествие и удовольствие

1. a) What type of holiday is each advert (A-E) about? — О каком типе каникул говорит каждое объявление (А — Е)?

A) activity holiday — активный отдых
B) safari — сафари
C) sightseeing tour — тур с осмотром достопримечательностей
D) beach holiday — пляжный отдых
E) cruise — круиз

Примечание: В учебниках, выпущенных до 2019 года, это задание выглядит вот так:

A) activity holiday — активный отдых
B) beach holiday — пляжный отдых
C) cruise — круиз
D) sightseeing tour — тур с осмотром достопримечательностей
E) safari — сафари

b) What’s your favourite type of holiday? Where do you usually go? Where did you go last summer? — Какой твой любимый тип отдыха? Куда ты обычно ездишь? Куда ты ездил прошлым летом?

I like camping holidays. My friends and I always go to different places. I went camping in mountains last summer — Мне нравятся походы. Мои друзья и я всегда ходим в поход по разным маршрутам. Прошлым летом я ходил в поход в горы.

2. How do you like to travel? — Как тебе нравится путешествовать?

3. a) Listen to and read the adverts and find: two places to stay, three activities, two means of transport and three countries. — Прослушай и прочитай объявления и найди: два места, где остановиться; три вида деятельности; два транспортных средства; три страны

Примечание: Обратите внимание, что в учебниках, выпущенных до 2019 года, места для отдыха стоят в другом порядке.

b) Match the people (1-5) to the holidays (A-E). — Соедини людей (1—5) с типом отпуска, который бы они предпочли.

Примечание: В учебниках, выпущенных до 2019 года, это задание нужно выполнять вот так:

4. You are a travel agent. Your partner (client) wants to spend his/her holidays abroad. Use the information in the adverts to advise him/her. Record yourselves. — Ты туристический агент. Твой партнер (клиент) хочет провести свой отпуск заграницей. Используйте информацию из рекламных объявлений чтобы дать ему/ей совет. Запишите себя

А: I’d like to travel abroad this summer.
B: Why don’t you go to the Himalayas?
A: The Himalayas? What con you do there?

5. a) Read the grammar box. — Прочитай правила грамматики

How do you like to travel?

Sunset on Fort Myers Beach, Florida

What mode of transportation do you prefer when deciding on a vacation destination? You might be planning some fun in the sun, snow skiing or maybe going island hopping in the Caribbean. But how do I get there is usually a good question to ask yourself. Do you drive, fly or float? I guess whatever tickles your fancy and/or feels comfortable. There are many advantages and disadvantages to the three primary forms of travel that take you to your happy place of choice.

I spent time talking with people about their preferences on which mode of transportation they use and why. There is a broad prospective of reasons why people select their chariots of travel. They range from liking the food and water views to being only hours away from their chosen spot for relaxation. A few people responded by saying they like keeping their feet planted directly on the ground while traveling. Others like the day-to-day adventures of getting to where they are going. No matter what their favorite choice is for mobility to new adventures, arriving safely was everyone’s greatest priority.

Rocky Mountains in beautiful Colorado

Lets start with ground transportation. When I was a young boy, our family use to drive almost everywhere we went for a vacation. However, I do remember my first plane trip. That memory has stayed with me for a long time. Besides being the forefather of traveling, touring around on four or more wheels offers you lots of countryside sight seeing. It also allows you to stop and visit with friends and family along the way, explore the terrain or do some unexpected stay overs. It can possibly be the most economical way to vacation. There is a hybrid group of road warriors and they are called RV’ers. Typically these motor coach enthusiast are retired or pretty close to it. They enjoy “roughing it” in their luxurious home away from home; that just so happens to motor-down the highway very comfortably. They set up camp and then sleep in the cozy confines of an air conditioned or heated bedroom. This is not a bad way to see America.

Isla Mujeres, Mexico. The north end of the quaint little island.

Air travel is a very popular form of getting from home base to your favorite vacation destination quickly. This type of transportation is more for the people who can’t wait to get started on enjoying their rest and relaxation. With increasing technology, air travel is one of the safest forms of transportation in today’s “Get there now” attitude. However, air travel does have its downsides. Flight delays, unruly passengers, breathing-in every one else’s germs and the dreaded crying kid can make for an awful flight. Thank god for the health supplement Airborne. The longevity of flight time in the air, speaking from my personal experiences, usually doesn’t last more than 4 hours. On the same day you leave for your trip, you could be on the beach or poolside, golfing or skiing within hours of arriving. This will ultimately depend on how many continents you are crossing to get to your final destination. If you do your research ahead of time, airfare can be purchased at very reasonable prices. Once you get to your destination and put up your travel accessories, you have the choice of doing day trips or just hangout and relax. You will be all set until its time to pack-up and fly home, usually in the same day. Air travel, unlike driving, can take you places that a car or RV can’t go or get to easily. Up, up and away!

Lets look at cruises. This is probably the less expensive way to see lots of places. You can visit several destinations with one cruise. You pull into port, exit the ship and explore the surrounding areas. You then return to the floating resort and your off to another port of call. While sailing to your next adventure, the cruise lines offer unlimited food, recreation activities,

Port of Progreso, Mexico in the Gulf of Mexico

poolside entertainment and beverages. The ship also provides all the amenities you would find in a land-based mega resort and sometimes more. Again, there are a few drawbacks to being on a floating community. You most like people, expensive beverages and smaller living quarters. Depending on which cruise line or ship you select, you could be traveling with 2,000 to over 6,000 people for your entire trip. If you are a partier, your favorite spirits could cost you a pretty hefty credit card bill. However, the basic non-alcohol beverages and cafeteria style buffets are free of charge. For an additional fee and required reservations, you can dine in one of the specialty eateries per your choice. The excursions and on-board amenities could also be a little pricey. Another thing to take into consideration is that when you pull into port, you are on a very strict timeline. You usually have approximately eight hours from the time you depart the ship to the time you have to be back onboard. But again, taking a cruise can introduce you to lots of future staycations.

My recommendations to a young and unexperienced traveler is to try a few of these transportation methods. See which form of travel is the best way to get where you are going. You might want to also consider cost, comfort, the time spent in one place and how much time it takes getting there. If you would like more information about traveling or destinations, please don’t hesitate to email me at youmeandthedock.dt@Hotmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you.

Author: Anthony Scopel
Photographer: Maureen Scopel
You, Me and The Dock

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Nowadays people can travel in different ways: by car, by train, by plane, by ship or even on foot. Of course travelling by air is the most convenient as in a short time you reach the place of your destination. So it is the fastest but the most expensive way of travelling. Travelling by train is slower than by plane, but it has its advantages as well. Many people are convinced that with a train you have speed comfort and pleasure combined. Most trains nowadays have very comfortable seats as well as sleeping carriages and dining cars. If you travel by car you don’t need to reserve your tickets, carry your luggage. You can stop wherever and whenever you want.

Unfortunately I cannot say that I have travelled a lot in my life but I have been to Russia, Ukraine. I have visited a few towns in Belarus such as Minsk, Mogilev, Grodno but most of all I was impressed by my visit to Belovezshksaya Pushcha. As you know there is the Residence of Ded Moroz ( Slavic Santa Clause) in Belavezshkaya Pushcha and we saw European Bisons there.

And I hope that in future I will have more opportunities to travel and to visit different countries.

How do you like to travel?

What questions would you ask a tour guide on a tour of London?

1. What sights are we going to visit?

2. Have you ever seen any ghosts in the Tower of London?

3. How many tourists visit London every year?

4. Does the London Eye work at night?

5. What is the tallest building in London?

What can you advise a person who doesn’t know where to spend hisher holiday?

He can search for some information on the Internet, or turn to a travel agent who will help him to choose a destination according to his taste and financial possibilities, book tickets and make hotel reservations.

10 Powerful Reasons Why People Love to Travel

If there is one thing most elderly people encourage young adults to do, it is to travel more and see the world. You don’t have to take expensive vacations or holidays to travel. Traveling is all about visiting someplace that you’ve never been before with an open schedule. When you do this, your mind becomes receptive and you get more opportunities that will improve the quality of your life.

Traveling is amazing in many ways. You’ll get the chance to do things you’ve never done before, meet new people, eat different kinds of food and experience different cultures. As great as traveling is, most of us think we should postpone until we buy our cars, get that promotion or win the lottery.

You should start traveling as soon as you can. You don’t have to be loaded to visit new places. All you need is determination and willingness. Life is fragile. On your deathbed, you’ll definitely regret not allowing yourself to travel and see the world.

Benefits of traveling

There are many benefits associated with traveling that we are going to discuss. As you’ll see, traveling will add more spice to your life.

1. Finding your purpose

Traveling is another form of investing in yourself. As you travel, you are going to meet new people, experience different cultures and lifestyles and engage in new activities that are not common in your hometown.

When everything is new in your life, you’ll be open to new ways of seeing and living the world. And this will give you a new purpose in life. If you haven’t figured out what your purpose in life is, all you need to do is travel. You’ll be surprised by what you are going to discover.

2. You’ll realize that your home is your world

Most people define their homes as the place grew up. However, when you start traveling, you’ll realize that home is much more than just a town or city. It’s your world. Knowing that different places in the world are not just peoples’ homes but their world will improve your consciousness and make it easier to support people who are in need.

3. You’ll realize how little you know

You can spend several years in class studying planet earth and other galaxies. But you’ll never know your planet until you start traveling. Theory and practice are completely different from each other. When you travel, you’ll realize how little you know about the world and the people living in it.

Most of the things that we see on television and social media platforms are not the truth. We see what other people want us to see. But when you travel, you see things for what they really are.
You’ll also realize how friendly strangers can be. Every person or culture you interact with will be a learning experience. The world is like a book. The more you travel, the more pages you read.

4. You’ll realize how similar people are

In our small worlds, we tend to magnify the differences that we have with other people. We look at other people differently from how we look at ourselves. But the truth is you are much more similar to the people around you than you think. We all have common basic needs.

Young people tend to dress in one way while the elderly dress following specific trends even if they are not fashionable today. People follow similar patterns. How you think of another person is the same way he or she thinks of you. Learning this basic truth will help you appreciate the people around you.

5. You’ll realize that it’s easy to make friends

Approaching and conversing with new people is one of the greatest fears people face today. This fear is growing and getting out of hand because people don’t travel a lot. They associate with the same old people every day.

When you start traveling, you won’t have an option but to associate with new people. You’ll have to ask for directions, purchase things and associate with other travelers. No one will judge you based on how you talk or look. Communicating in a real and raw way will inspire others to be authentic. To make new friends, all you need to do is be you. I guess this isn’t the most difficult thing you’ve ever done.

6. Life is a wonderful gift

As you travel, you’ll realize how precious your life is. Following the same old routine, every day leads to stress or worse, depression. When you start traveling, you’ll see that the world is filled with beautiful people and things. And you’ll be grateful for all the moments you’ve had in your life.

You don’t have to wait until something significant happens in your life to start traveling. If you wait, you’ll end up with regrets. As Mark Twain said, 20 years from now, you’ll be disappointed by the things you didn’t do more than the ones you did. Life has given you the energy, time and resources to see the world.

Reasons why people travel

As you’ve seen, there are a lot of benefits associated with traveling. Apart from these benefits, there are a lot of reasons why people leave their homes to travel around the world. The reasons why people travel are personal and varied.

1. To challenge themselves

If you’re feeling stuck in your daily routine and life has started becoming more mechanical than magical, you are probably craving for new experiences and challenges. Traveling is one of the best ways to test and push yourself out of your comfort zone. You’ll realize how resourceful you can be in a new environment. Overcoming challenges will not only boost your energy but also make you happy in the end.

2. To learn new things

Learning is one of the major motivators of traveling. Experiencing something unfamiliar will make you knowledgeable and improve your skills.

Seeing the world is much more than attending a geography class. Every new destination will have a unique learning experience. You’ll get to experience new cultures, learn new things and meet new people. And all this will add to your insights.

3. To understand yourself

Changing your daily routine by spicing things up will give you the chance to think and reflect on your life. As you travel, you’ll have all the time and space to let your mind wander. As you learn more about the world, you’ll end up learning more about yourself. Knowing yourself will greatly improve the quality of your life.

4. Building quality relationships

Traveling with other people will help you understand and bond with them. Deepening your friendships will greatly improve the quality of your life. Research shows that 80% of your happiness in life will be determined by the relationships you have in your life.

5. Having an adventure

Conquering a new territory is just exciting. Most people travel to have an adventure. We all crave for new experiences. And traveling offers exactly what we need. Tasting new food, hiking, and camping in the mountains or scuba diving will spice up your life. When you return home, you’ll be happy.

6. Relaxing

Working hard and pushing yourself is great. However, you need to exercise moderation. Taking a break to relax and recover your lost energies is essential if you want to improve your productivity and performance. Taking a break over the weekend to visit a hiking spot or lie on the beach will recharge your batteries. You’ll also get the chance to reflect and come up with ways to make things at work easier.

7. Celebrating

People travel for happy reasons. They could be celebrating a birthday, wedding anniversary, graduation, landing a new job or a promotion. While traveling during such moments will greatly improve your life, you don’t have to wait for such significant moments to travel. The door is always open.

8. Escaping

People travel to escape a bad breakup, demanding job or the loss of a loved one. Traveling is one of the best remedies for stress and unhappiness in life. You can also travel to get what you don’t have at home. This could be the scenery, weather and the freedom to do what you want. If you are a workaholic, you should consider traveling.

9. Appreciating life

When you are facing problems or stuck in a boring routine, you may start to lose sight of the most important thing in life. And that is you are alive. Everything is important to you because you are alive. Traveling helps you realize how lucky you are.

10. Appreciate your home

When we spend some time away in a foreign place that doesn’t have the same luxuries that are usually available to us like villages that don’t without electricity, we not only become more aware but also appreciative of the things we have at home.

Some parts of the world don’t have access to clean water and learning institutions. Traveling through such areas or living there for a few days will make you appreciate what you have at home and even support the people who live there to improve the quality of their lives.

Conclusion

If you’ve been thinking of the reasons why you should travel, you have more than enough right now. Don’t wait until something significant happens in your life to start traveling. The doors are always open. Plus, you don’t have to be loaded to start traveling. You have all you need to start your journey.
By traveling, you are going to see new things, taste different kinds of foods, meet new people and experience new cultures. You’ll also break your normal routine which is starting to get boring. Life is precious. Travel as much as you can and enjoy yourself.

Cover image: Photo by Roberto Nickson on Unsplash

Author: Tiffany Harper is an experienced freelance content writer from New York. From time to time she mentors students who need some uni assignment help, to discover the writing and learning skills. During thw free time, she likes to travel with friends or makes jogging.

5 Reasons Why I Like to Travel

A lot of people love to travel all over the world and the reasons why they like this can be different from one to other. For me is not hard to find a good reason to travel. I will share with you my top 5 reasons to travel.

1. I am curious

I like to see new places, to discover another cultures, to see what nature or other people build during the time. Also I am passionate about technology and I try to visit every Science Museum I get in my way.

During my life, I hear many stories about other places. I like to check if these stories are true or not. I like to see with my own eyes the truth. For example I heard some stories about Japanese Railways that all trains delays are less then 3 minutes during 1 year. Maybe this is true for the Bullet Trains, but I am pretty sure this is not available for all trains. When I was on Japan, the regional train I took was delayed 10 minutes. Indeed I did’t observe any delay on bullet trains.

2. Better understanding of what we are and of life

When you see what other civilization builds and how different people from different corner of the world think, you will have a better understanding of life. We are so alike and yet so different!

3. Traveling is inspiring – gets new ideas

When you have a better understand of the world, new ideas are coming. Beautiful places are always a good way to get inspired. And not only inspired. It also energizes you for future projects. This project idea was born in a short travel in a Romanian village with thermal waters.

4. Adventure

New places, new peoples and unanticipated ways for your life. My entire life is an adventure. Why don’t have a good one? I love adventure, I love to have new experiences, I like to try anything, from new foods to roller-coasters experiences.

5. Traveling is fun and relaxing

In the end, but not the last, traveling is fun and relaxing. Not all time but, in the end, this is a healthy and relaxing experience. I didn’t meet anybody during my journeys who don’t have a good feeling when they travel.