Almost all people are fond of travelling. It is very interesting to see new places, another towns and countries. People may travel either for pleasure or on business. There are various means of travelling. For me there is nothing like travel by air; it is more comfortable, more convenient and, of course, far quicker than any other means. There is none of the dust and dirt of a railway or car journey, none of the trouble of changing from train to steamer and then to another train.
With a train you have speed, comfort and pleasure combined. From the comfortable seat of a railway carriage you have a splendid view of the whole countryside. If you are hungry, you can have a meal in the dining-car; and if a journey is a long one you can have a wonderful bed in a sleeper.
Travelling by ship is also very popular now. It is very pleasant to feel the deck of the ship under the feet, to see the rise and fall of the waves, to feel the fresh sea wind blowing in the face and hear the cry of the seagulls.
Many people like to travel by car. It is interesting too, because you can see many sights in a short time, you can stop when and where you like, you do not have to buy tickets or carry your suitcases.
A very popular means of travelling is hiking. It is travelling on foot. Walking tours are very interesting. Hitch-hiking is a very popular method of travelling among young people. But it is not as popular in our country as abroad.
millions of people all over the world spend their holidays travelling. they travel 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. it is always interesting to discover new things, different ways of life, to meet different people, to try different food, to listen to different musical rhythms.
those who live in the country like to go to a big city and spend their time visiting museums and art galleries, looking at shop windows and dining at exotic restaurants. city-dwellers usually like a quiet holiday by the sea or in the mountains, with nothing to do but walk and bathe and lie in the sun.
most travellers and holiday-makers take a camera with them and take pictures of everything that interests them — the sights of a city, old churches and castles, views of mountains, lakes, valleys, plains, waterfalls, forests, different kinds of trees, flowers and plants, animals and birds.
later, perhaps years later, the photos will remind them of the happy time they once had.
people travel by train, by plane, by boat, and by car. all ways of travelling have their advantages and disadvantages. and people choose one according to their plans and destinations.
if we are fond of travelling, we see and learn a lot of things that we can never see or learn at home, though we may read about them in books and newspapers and see pictures of them on tv. the best way to study geography is to travel, and the best way to get to know and understand people is to meet them in their own homes.
путешествие (5)
миллионы людей во всем мире проводят свой отпуск, путешествуя. они путешествуют, чтобы увидеть другие страны и континенты, современные города и руины древних городов, они путешествуют, чтобы насладиться живописными местами, или просто для смены обстановки. всегда интересно открыть что-то новое, увидеть другой образ жизни, встретить разных людей, попробовать разную пищу, послушать различные музыкальные ритмы.
тем, кто живет за городом, нравится ездить в большой город и проводить свое время, посещая музеи и художественные галереи, разглядывая витрины и обедая в экзотических ресторанах. городские обитатели обычно любят тихий отдых в горах или у моря, гуляя, купаясь и загорая на солнце.
большинство путешественников и отдыхающих берут с собой фотоаппарат и снимают все, что интересует их — достопримечательности города, старые церкви и замки, виды гор, озер, долин, равнин, водопадов, лесов, различные виды деревьев, цветов и растений, животных и птиц.
позже, возможно несколько лет спустя, фотографии напомнят им о счастливом времени, которое они проводили когда-то.
люди путешествуют поездом, самолетом, на корабле и на машине. у всех способов путешествия есть свои преимущества и недостатки. и люди выбирают вид транспорта согласно своим планам и цели путешествия.
если мы любим путешествовать, мы увидим и узнаем много такого, что мы никогда не сможем увидеть или узнать дома, хотя можно прочитать об этом в книгах и газетах и посмотреть по телевидению. лучший способ изучать — это путешествовать, а лучший способ узнать и понять людей — это познакомиться с ними в их собственных домах.
