Make up stories and (or) dialogues. Suggested topics and stages for actions.
(два завдання за вибором студента)

1. Two friends are discussing different ways of spending their holidays. They both want to travel, but one of them is an enthusiast ready for anything and the other is a cautious and a sceptical person. Use the following: there is nothing like travel by air/by sea, etc., it is more convenient to ...; there is none of the ...; speed, comfort and pleasure com¬bined; there is no travel so fine as by ...; the rise and fall of the waves; coming in to the harbour; that’s all right for those that like it; when the sea is rough; hitch-hiking; it’s risky, isn’t it? I prefer to be on the safe side; I’d rather stay at home.

2. A person who has just returned from a foreign cruise is answering the questions of an eager listener. Use the follow¬ing: a most exciting experience; I really envy you; do tell me all about it; where did you sail from? what were your ports of сall go ashore; go sightseeing; what was the place that im¬pressed you most? I didn’t think much of ...; the journey was tiring; but you did enjoy it, didn’t you?)

3. An old lady is talking to a porter at the railway plat¬form. She keeps forgetting the name of the place she is go¬ing to and does not quite know how many pieces of luggage she has. Use the following: will you see to my luggage? where for, madam? it just slipped my memory; it’s a sort of resort place; would you like me to have these trunks put in the luggage-van? where on earth is that suitcase? it will nev¬er go on the luggage-rack; I must have a seat facing the en-gine; dear me, I’m sure to miss the train; is it a through train? I hate to change; when are we due to arrive?
4. Choosing a route. Use the following: Packing: hike, to go on a hike, to go hik¬ing, hiker; picnic; walking tour, walker; to travel (to go) on foot; to wander; to roam; route, to choose a route; to discuss plans, to plan a trip; guide-book; light (hand) luggage, heavy luggage; rucksack; knapsack; hamper, basket; to pack clothes (supplies, cooking utensils, etc.) into a rucksack, to pack a rucksack; damp-proof; sleeping-bag, the spirit of the journey; to be open to all im¬pressions; an inveterate anti-picnicker.

5. Getting ready for a journey. Use the following: a) Mr. A. is going to travel. He’s packing his things. Mr. B. has just come to say good-bye to him. b) Mr. B. is asking Mr. A. questions about his preparations. He is asking if Mr. A. has packed his swimming-shorts, his tennis racquet, his camera, etc. c) Mr. A. is asking Mr. B. if he has travelled much. He is asking Mr. B. if he has ever been to the Caucasus, to the Crimea, to the Baltic Sea, etc.