воскресенье, 8 апреля 2012 г.

The 4th message or Traveler’s checks


Read the text and match the English words with their Russian equivalents.

USING TRAVELER'S CHECKS

When you travel to the United States, you should carry most of your funds in traveler's checks. If these are not available to you in your home country, buy them at the airport in the United States as soon as you arrive. Traveler's checks provide a safe way to carry money while traveling. They are insured against theft, loss, and damage. With proper identification, you can cash them easily in most places in the United States.
Traveler's checks can also be purchased in most banks. A small fee is added for each check. At the time of purchase you will be asked to sign your name on each traveler's check. Sign each check only once as you are directed. As you cash each check, you will be asked to sign it a second time to verify that you are the person to whom the check was issued. Sign you name "in English" (that is, the way you will be writing your signature in the United States) in the presence of the person to whom you are giving the check.
Be sure you keep a record of your traveler's checks. The bank clerk will give you a form on which to write the numbers of all the checks issued in your name. On this form, alongside each check number, is a space for the date and place you cash the check. Keep this list with you and record data as you use the checks. However, do not keep the list with your traveler's checks. This is for your records, and the information is important in case your checks are lost or stolen and you need to file a claim for reimbursement.
Bureau of Educational & Cultural Affairs US Department of State

1) Funds
2) Traveler’s checks
3) Available
4) Insure
5) Theft
6) Loss
7) Damage
8) Purchase
9) Fee
10) To sign
11) Signature
12) To cash
13) To verify
13) To issue
14) In the presence
15) Be sure
16) Keep a record
17) Bank clerk
18) Reimbursement


Служащий банка; клерк
Удостовериться
Вести учет
В присутствии
Обналичивать
Выпускать; выписывать
Подтверждать
Покупка; приобретать
ущерб
доступный
потеря
подпись
кража
дорожные чеки
возмещение
плата, взнос
доступный
денежные средства



суббота, 17 марта 2012 г.

The 3rd one or the video

Watch the video (REWARD pre-intermediate, episode 3, part 1, 2).  Fill in the form as if you were a travel agent:

Customer Travel Information
Customer’s Name ____Carla Manson_____
Country Destination _____________________________
City Destination ________________________________
Date of Travel __________________________________
Cost of Ticket __________________________________
Method of Payment _____________________________
Preferred Activities ______________________________
Hotel _________________________________________
Airport of Departure _____________________________
Time of Departure ______________________________
Time of Departure ______________________________
Airport – Hotel Transfer __________________________


If you have difficulty, the tip is hidden below.

The 2nd message or Lisbon

Here is some information about a city, read the text below and answer the question.

Lisbon is a city almost 20 centuries old that offers its visitors a variety of things to see and do. Lisbon is located on seven hills and on the Tagus river making it a very impressive sight. Its position on the Atlantic coast also means that Lisbon has a pleasant temperature during the winter and cool summers.
 Lisbon is quite big and about 600.000 people live there but for the tourist everything of interest is within walking distance of the city centre. There are a lot of pleasant street cafes and beautiful old houses everywhere in Lisbon. So wherever you go there are things to see.
The Alfama is a very old part of Lisbon where you can find lots of very old buildings in tiny streets, and of course the famous Castelo de Sao Jorge right at the top of the hill overlooking the town. The Baixa area is nearby and is a bit different. It has larger streets and lots of modern shops. In the evenings take a walk through the streets of the Bairro Alto area and you will find a lot of cafes, restaurants, and music bars. It is very nice to take the tram but the best way to get around in Lisbon is to take the Metro .You can visit Lisbon anytime of year but the best times are from April to June and September to October.
How many hills is Lisbon located on?
A-11
B-7
C-20
How many people live in Lisbon?
A-600
B-6000.000
C-600.000
The Alfama area is:
A-very old
B-very modern
C-very small
The best way to get around in Lisbon is:
A-by bus
B-by train
C-by Metro
You can visit Lisbon:
A-only in summer
B-only in winter

воскресенье, 26 февраля 2012 г.

The 1st message or where to go.

Hi, my name's Alexander and this is my blog! Here I 'm going to tell you about some places which are worth visiting. This blog provides useful information about where to go, interesting places all over the world!