Unit 6 Going Places

PART I. VOCABULARY NOTES

1. Read and memorize
1. backpacker, n. /ˈbækpækə/ a person who travels with людина, яка
a backpack, usually not подорожує лише з
10 years ago, most visitors to spending very much одним рюкзаком,
Costa Rica were adventurous money and staying in альпініст
backpackers traveling on a places that are not
budget. expensive
2. to be content /ˈkɒntent/ be happy and satisfied бути задоволеним,
doing sth doing sth роблячи щось
He was content making the
Olympic team.
3. to be fully in charge of each to be a person who нести повну
decision controls or is responsible відповідальність за
for someone or кожне рішення
Who will be fully in charge of something
each decision when Sophie
leaves?
4. to be hooked strongly attracted to попастись на гачок
something or someone
We were afraid that she was
hooked on painkillers, so we
changed our medication.
5. to be in awe, n. /ɔː/ have a feeling of great бути в захваті
respect, usually mixed
The school kids were in awe with fear or surprise
when Doug Flutie, the football
star, entered the room.
6. to be meticulously, adv. be engraved in the закарбуватись у
/məˈtɪkjələsli/ memory with utmost care пам‘яті
pinned in memory and attention to detail
The information was
meticulously
pinned in memory.
7. beloved member of the a person who is part of a улюблений член
community group спільноти
The company will send a short
letter to all beloved members of
 the community, explaining what
happened.
8. bizarre, adj. /bɪˈzɑː/ very strange and unusual химерний, дивний,
ексцентричний
I had a really bizarre dream last
night.
9. bogie, n. /ˈbəʊɡi/ low frame on wheels візок

When we were leaving the

station, I heard a very unusual
sound of a bogie.
10. bore, n. /bɔː/ someone who talks too зануда
much on boring topics
I had to sit next to Michael at
dinner – he’s such a bore.
11. to break the ice, idiom do or say something that робити перший крок
makes people who do not
I tried to break the ice by talking
know each other feel
to the people next to me about
more comfortable
the weather.
12. bypass, n. /ˈbɑɪˌpæs/ a road built around a обхід, об‘їзд
town or village so that
Follow the Richmond bypass to traffic does not need to
avoid heavy traffic. travel through it
13. to come across sth/smb, phrasal find something or наштовхнутися,
verb someone by chance випадково
зустріти/знайти
He came across some old love
letters.
14. to come to light if facts come to light, виявитися
they become known
Fresh evidence has recently
publicly
come to light that suggests that
he didn’t in fact commit the
murder.
15. day trip a visit to a place in which одноденна поїздка
you go there and come
Do you fancy coming on a day
back on the same day
trip to Bath next Saturday?
16. deprived areas, n. /ˈeəriəz/ a particular part of a бідні та небезпечні
place where people райони
Our goal is to increase the total lacking something that is
 number of jobs in the deprived needed to live the way
areas. most people live
17. to do away with ignorance and get rid of unreasonable позбутись незнання
prejudice, n. /ˈpredʒədɪs/ opinion or feeling та упередження

This experience only do away

with ignorance and prejudice
about life in the city.
18. dodgy, adj. /ˈdɒdʒi/ cheap bar with a superb дешевий бар з
looking dive bar view сумнівним виглядом

We all know what that dodgy

looking dive bar was.

19. to drawl, v. /drɔːl/ speak in a slow way in розтягувати слова

which vowel sounds are
“Hey, what’s the rush? Slow made longer and words
down, baby!” he drawled. are not clearly separated
20. dual carriageway /ˌdjuːəl a road that has an area of проїжджа частина з
ˈkærɪdʒweɪ/ land in the middle, двостороннім рухом
dividing the rows of
It is a dual carriageway road for traffic that are moving in
its entire length. opposite directions
21. to duck under to move your head or the залазити під щось
top part of your body
I saw the ball hurtling towards
under
me and ducked under.
22. to dwell on the past talk about the past a lot розказувати про
of the time минуле
“Let’s not dwell on the past,”
she said.
23. eccentric explorer, n. someone who travels to ексцентричний
/ɪkˈsplɔːrər/ places where no one has дослідник
ever been in order to find
French eccentric explorers out what is there
traded with the Indians in many
parts of North America.
24. ecotourism, n. /ˈiːkəʊtʊərɪzəm/ the business of екотуризм
organizing holidays to
places of natural beauty
Costa Rica’s national parks have
in a way that helps local
made it a center for ecotourism.
people and does not
 damage the environment
25. en route, adv. /ˌɒn ˈruːt/ on the way to or from по дорозі, на шляху
somewhere
The bomb exploded while the
plane was en route from Paris to
Tokyo.
26. to erode, v. /ɪˈrəʊd/ to slowly reduce or повільно псувати
slowly destroy something
His behavior over the last few
months has eroded slowly my
confidence in his judgment.
27. escapist, n. /ɪˈskeɪpɪst/ a person who seeks утікач
distraction and relief
The perfect escapist’s paradise is from unpleasant realities
almost as remote as a desert
island.

28. to exert fascination, n. the fact of finding проявляти захоплення

/ˌfæsənˈeɪʃən/ someone or something
fascinating
Miller exerts fascination with
medieval art from her childhood.
29. exhilarating, adj. /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪŋ/ making you feel very хвилюючий
excited and happy
An exhilarating sense of new
beginnings swept through him.

30. to expand/ to broadenthe A person‘s horizons are розширяти кругозір

horizon the limit of that person‘s
ideas, knowledge, and
Spending her junior year abroad experience
has broadened her horizons.
31. to explore new destinations search and discover the досліджувати нові
new place where пункти призначення
The best way to explore the new
someone is going
destinations is on foot.
32. to explore with reckless abandon search and discover in a досліджувати з
completely uncontrolled необачною
There are some interesting
way нестриманістю
questions that can be explored
with reckless abandon in future
research.
33. extended stay a period of time that you тривале перебування
spend in a place
She planned an extended stay in
a hotel to celebrate their
anniversary.
34. ferry, n. /ˈferi/ a boat or ship for taking пором, переправа
passengers and often
We took the ferry across the vehicles across an area of
Channel and then joined the water, especially as a
Paris train at Calais. regular service
35. to find common ground shared interests, beliefs, знайти спільну мову з
or opinions between two
It seems increasingly unlikely
people or groups of
that the two sides will find any
people who disagree
common ground.
about most other subjects
36. flying visit a very short visit недовготривалий візит
I made a flying visit to the heart
of that national park only
yesterday.
37. free spirit a person who does what вільний духом
they want with
Pietri was a free spirit whose
enjoyment and pleasure
performances were
and does not feel limited
nontraditional.
by the usual rules of
social behavior
38. to gather up collect several things, збирати
often from different
She gathered up the newspapers
places or people
that were scattered around the
floor.
39. to get celebrity status an accepted or official отримати статус
position, especially in a знаменитості
The success of her book has
social group
given her unexpected celebrity
status.
40. to get itchy feet/ to get the travel want to travel or do захоплюватись
bug something different подорожами

After three years in the job she

began to get itchy feet.
41. to get out into the world to go out to different подорожувати світом
places, spend time with
We don’t get out into the world
people, and enjoy
 much since we had the children. yourself
42. to give your taste buds a workout develop a group of cells, розвивати смакові
found especially on the рецептори
That would give your taste buds
tongue, that allow
a workout.
different tastes to be
recognized
43. globetrotter, n. /ˈɡləʊbtrɒtə/ someone who often завзятий мандрівник
travels to a lot of
Japan last month, New York next different countries
month – you’ve become a
regular globetrotter, haven’t
you?
44. to go on trip a journey in which you поїхати в подорож
go somewhere, usually
We’re going on a trip to Norway
for a short time, and
this summer.
come back again
45. to go via /ˈvaɪə/ going through or їхати через
stopping at a place on the
The London-Addis flight goes via way to another place
Rome.

46. handbag a small bag for money, ручна поклажа

keys, make-up, etc.,
Women are permitted to carry
carried especially by
handbags, often of a fair
women
capacity.
47. to handle smth manage a situation or впоратись з чимось
problem
He has a lawyer’s ability to
handle a case properly.
48. to head for, phrasal verb if you are heading for a тримати курс
bad situation, you are
The country is heading for
likely to experience it
recession.
soon, because of your
own actions or behavior
49. hoarder, n. /ˈhɔːdə/ someone who collects людина, яка
large amounts of колекціонує різний
something and keeps it мотлох
Senior officials blame hoarders
for themselves, often in a
for the food shortage.
secret place
50. hold up, n. a delay затримка
Come on, let’s go. What’s the
hold-up?
51. human interaction an occasion when two or взаємодія з людьми
more people or things
We select employees who will be
communicate with or
good at human interaction.
react to each other
52. to interact with people communicate with or взаємодіяти з людьми
react to
Dominique’s teacher says that
she interacts well with people.
53. to keep in touch with seeing someone or підтримувати зв‘язок з
communicating with
We kept in touch with him after
someone regularly
the college.
54. to keep tabs on to watch something or слідкувати, стежити
someone carefully
I like to keep tabs on my bank
account so that I don’t spend too
much.
55. kennel a small, usually wooden, конура
shelter for a dog to sleep
We left our dog in kennels when
in outside
we went away.
56. looted antiquities valuable objects that have розкрадені реліквії
been stolen
Three men have been sentenced
to prison for taking part in the
robbery, but the looted
antiquities were never
recovered.
57. luggage the bags, suitcases, etc. багаж
that contain your
Never leave your luggage
possessions and that you
unattended.
take with you when you
are traveling
58. to make connections to people state of connection with налагоджувати зв‘язки
someone з людьми
He makes connections to people
in Washington.
59. to marvel at show or experience great захоплюватись,
We paused to marvel at the view.
surprise or admiration дивуватись

60. medical checkup a medical examination to медичний огляд

test your general state of
She goes to her doctor for
health
regular checkups.
61. mixed-breed dog a particular type of собака змішаної
animal породи
What's your favorite mixed-breed
dog?
62. motorway a wide road for fast- шосе
moving traffic
Soon after we joined the
motorway, the car started to
make a strange noise.
63. municipal official a person who has a муніципальний
position of responsibility посадовець
The authors express surprise at
in an organization
this fear, which they
acknowledged was rife amongst
the municipal officials.
64. nincompoop, n. /ˈnɪŋkəmpuːp/ a silly or stupid person дурачок, простак

He said he would pay me back

and like a nincompoop, I
believed him.

65. out-of-the-way place far from places where віддалене місце

He grew up in an out-of-the-way
place in South Dakota.
66. to pass through
I was just passing through and
stopped to say hello.
67. passenger
All passengers for flight LH103
please proceed to gate 16.
68. pastime, n. /ˈpɑːs taɪm/
Do-it-yourself is the nation's
most popular pastime.
69. pristine, adj. /ˈprɪstiːn/
mountains
We’re going to the pristine
mountains for our holiday.
70. pushy, adj. /ˈpʊʃi/
many people live or
usually go
go past or move beyond проїжджати повз
something or someone
a person who is traveling пасажир
in a vehicle but is not
driving it, flying it, or
working on it
an activity that is done проведення часу,
for enjoyment розвага
original and pure, not незаймані гори
spoiled or worn from use
mountains
behaving in an настирливий,
unpleasant way by trying
 The salesman was a little too too much to get пробивний
pushy, and we felt something or to make
uncomfortable. someone do something

71. rambler, n. /ˈræmblə/ a person who enjoys long гультяй, бродяга

walks in the countryside
Some farmers, however, have
displayed a bitterness and
hostility towards ramblers.
72. the ability to make винахідливість
resourcefulness, n. /rɪˈzɔːsfəlnəs/
decisions and act on your
This film reveals their own
resourcefulness in overcoming
appalling weather.
73. ring road a main road that goes кільцева
around the edge of a
We got stuck in traffic on the
town, allowing traffic to
ring road.
avoid the town center
74. to roam, v. /rəʊm/ to move about or travel, бродити, блукати,
especially without a clear мандрувати
She roamed around America for idea of what you are
a year, working in bars and going to do
restaurants.
75. route, n. /ruːt/ a particular way or маршрут
direction between places
The route we had planned took
us right across Greece.
76. to run out of money, phrasal verb use something залишатись без
completely so that грошей
We are about to run out of
nothing is left
money.
77. to see smb off, phrasal verb to watch someone leave проводжати когось
on a trip
My parents saw me off at the
airport.
78. to see things from different a particular way of подивитись на речі з
perspective considering something іншого аспекту
(іншої точки зору)
You must see things from
different perspective – the
overall situation isn’t really that
bad.
79. to set off, phrasal verb to start on a trip вирушити в дорогу
What time do we set off
tomorrow?
80. to sharpen skills an ability to do an відточити навички
activity or job well,
Ruth sharpened great writing
especially because you
skills.
have practiced it
81. shoestring budget a plan to show how much обмежений бюджет
money a person or
The firm has shoestring budget
organization will earn
for the coming financial year.
and how much they will
need or be able to spend
82. to shoo sb away to make sounds and відганяти
movements in order to
Go and shoo that cat away
send animals or children
before it catches a bird.
away
83. sightseer, n. /ˈsaɪtˌsiːə/ a person who is visiting любитель визначних
interesting places, місць
Fairs, festivals, and sports events especially on holiday
are held throughout the year and
attract many sightseers.

84 slum tourism the activity of traveling гетто туризм

into a very poor and
He believes slum tourism has a
crowded area, especially
great future.
of a city, for pleasure and
interest
85. to snub treat someone rudely, зневажливо ставитись
especially ignoring this до когось
They’re likely to snub people
person
who aren’t just like them.
86. stopover, n. /ˈstɒpˌəʊvə/ a short stay in a place зупинка в дорозі
that you make while you
are on a longer journey to
Our tickets to Australia include a
somewhere else
stopover for two nights in
Singapore.
87. stray animals a pet that no longer has a бездомні тварини
home or cannot find its
Eric and Lise rescued the stray
home
cat and named her Pashmina.
88. suffer from a downturn in the suffering from a national страждати від
national economy economic crisis національної
 економічної кризи
Small towns suffer from a
downturn in the national
economy.

89. thrill-seeker a person who searches шукач пригод

for something or tries to
They were happy thrill-seekers,
find or obtain something
who embarked on their great
adventure.
90. toff, n. /tɒf/ a rich person from a high багатій
Gone are the days when social class
champagne-drinking was just for
toffs.
91. tourist country a country frequently туристична країна
visited by tourists
What is the largest tourist
country in Europe?
92. track a path that is narrower путь, траса
than a road, often with an
We walked along a muddy track
uneven surface
at the side of the field.
93. transit system a system of vehicles, for транзитна/транспортна
example, buses, trains, система
It is possible to make an
and aircraft, for getting
insurance claim for any goods
from one place to another
lost or damaged in transit
system.
94. tremendous stamina, n. the physical or mental неймовірна
/ˈstæmɪnə/ strength to do something витривалість
that might be difficult
The triathlon is a great test of and will take a long time
tremendous stamina.

95. turnstile, n. /ˈtɜːnstaɪl/ a device that controls the турнікет

way into or out of a
The number of spectators going building
through the turnstiles is up from
last season.
96. up-market tourist someone rich who visits багатий турист
a place for pleasure and
My dad has a cottage that he
interest, usually while on
rents out to up-market tourists.
holiday
97. venture, n. /ˈventʃə/ a new activity, usually in ризикована справа
business, that involves
There are many joint ventures risk or uncertainty
between American and Japanese
companies.
98. to visit smb‘s home turf go to a person in order to зайти в гості до когось
spend a short time
When are we going to visit
together
Grandma’s home turf ?
99. visitor of shrine, n. /ʃraɪn/ someone who visits a відвідувач святині
place for worship that is
New security measures require holy because of a
all visitors of shrine to sign in at connection with a holy
reception and wear a visitor’s person or object
badge.
100. to wander around walk around slowly in a бродити навколо
relaxed way or without
We spent the morning wandering
any clear purpose or
around the old part of the city.
direction

2. Provide English equivalents for the following words and expressions

1. пункт призначення 11. маршрут 21. утікач

2. завзятий мандрівник
3. взаємодія з людьми
4. шукач пригод
5. подорожувати світом
6. затримка
7. підтримувати зв‘язок з
8. пором, переправа
9. обхід
10. недовготривалий візит
12. хвилюючий 22. туристична країна
13. по дорозі 23. гультяй, бродяга
14. їхати через 24. робити перший крок
15. альпініст 25. екотуризм
16. медичний огляд 26. відвідувач святині
17. незаймані гори 27. простак
18. ручна поклажа 28. обмежений бюджет
19. конура 29. муніципальний посадовець
20. затримка 30. подорожувати світом

3. Translate the following sentences into English using your active vocabulary
from Unit6.

1) Якщо ви не хочете зіштовхнутися з жодними труднощами у

майбутньому, вам краще зайнятися розширенням свого кругозору та
сприяти різноплановому обміну знаннями, взаємодіючи з іншими
людьми
2) Іноді у нас не лишається вибору, окрім як захоплюватися тим, як завзяті
мандрівники подорожують світом, маючи обмежений бюджет.

3) Я не хочу навіть брати до уваги бідні та небезпечні райони – невже ми

приїхали сюди, щоб зависати у дешевих барах із сумнівним виглядом?
Ми, як справжні шукачі пригод, будемо шукати розкрадені реліквії.

4) Зараз навіть багатії страждають від національної економічної кризи –

важко знайти кошти, щоб вирушити у дорогу.

5) Не можу дочекатися початку екстремального відпочинку, це дуже

хвилююче! У минулому році ми відправилися на сафарі і ця поїздка
змусила нас подивитися на речі з іншої точки зору.

6) Я розумію, що гетто туризм видається вам ризикованою справою, адже

ви надаєте перевагу організованому відпочинку за путівкою, проте
запевняю вас, що все буде добре, адже я наша туристична компанія несе
відповідальність за кожне рішення.

7) Багатий природній потенціал регіону забезпечує невичерпні можливості

для розвитку екотуризму.

8) Обмін будинками на період канікул дає змогу знайти спільну мову із

людьми, котрі є представниками іншої культури.

9) Якщо ми поїдемо у медовий місяць у Венецію, я б хотіла заїхати в гості

до наших найкращих друзів. Проте мій наречений проти того, щоб
досліджувати нові пункти призначення, поки уся Італія знаходиться на
карантині. Він називає мою ідею безглуздою і стверджує, що не хоче
досліджувати нових місць з необаченою легковажністю.

10) Спочатку я знав, як проведу цей рік-перерву між закінченням школи і

вступом до університету – я думав, що поїду у подорож, але у мене
раптово закінчилися гроші.

11) Я і досі підтримую зв’язок з тими друзями, з якими ми познайомилися

ще у літньому таборі.

12) Терпіти не можу дурнів, безхатьків та людей, котрі колекціонують

різний мотлох! Але іноді у мене складається враження, що тільки вони
висловили захоплення жити зі мною поряд.

13) Подорожі – це чудова можливість позбутися незнання та забобонів.

14) Цей пасажир – людина, котра ні з чим не впорається – минулого разу
він загубив паспорт та мобільний телефон, а у році, напевно, загубить
увесь свій багаж.

15) Ви впевнені, що обрали правильний маршрут? Ми не проїхали повз

Біг Бен, як я вас просила; попереду кільцева чи проїжджа частина з
двостороннім рухом? Негайно зупиніть машину!

16) Я був у захваті від одноденної поїздки у Париж! Цей недовготривалий

візит закарбується у моїй пам’яті!

17) Цей багатий турист зневажливо ставиться до тих, хто тримає курс
на віддалені місця. Він більше любить гастротури, бо саме вони
розвивають його смакові рецептори.

18) Він такий зануда! Щоразу, коли він розповідає про минуле,
страшенно розтягує слова. Навіть коли він розповідає про свої
розваги, мені важко не клювати носом.

19) Я хочу зібрати 10 друзів, знайти незаймані гори і відправитися у

похід. Іноді я так сильно втомлююся на роботі, що єдина думка, котрі
дає мені сили жити далі – це мрії про таку короткочасну відпустку.

20) Ти можеш відточити свої навички і максимально збільшити свій

внесок у наш проект, якщо відправишся у навчальну поїздку країнами
Європи.

21) Відпочинок, проведений вдома – чудова альтернатива для тих, у кого

обмежений бюджет. Це також ідеально підійде тим, хто не хоче брати
багажу та має наміри подорожувати з одним рюкзаком.

22) У цій країні дуже багато туристів, котрі приїхали сюди з різними
намірами – це цілком нормально, якщо я зіткнуся із ексцентричним
дослідником, котрий буде стояти поряд з відвідувачем святині.

23) Ходять плітки, що цей відлюдник колись фанатів від подорожей, але
зараз важко повірити у те, що він взагалі здатний налагоджувати
зв’язки з людьми.

24) Я теж не у захваті від цього, але будемо вважати, що він зробив
перший крок.

25) Неможливо не робити зовсім ніяких зупинок у дорозі – не треба було

планувати тривале перебування закордоном.
4. Read the quotation. Paraphrase them. Do you agree? Why? Why not?
Discuss.

―The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.‖
St. Augustine

―The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.‖

Lao Tzu

―I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel‘s sake. The great affair is to
move.‖
Robert Louis Stevenson
―It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the
end.‖
Ursula K. Le Guin

―The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having
new eyes.‖
Marcel Proust

―The traveler sees what he sees. The tourist sees what he has come to see.‖
G.K. Chesterton

―Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.‖
Gustave Flaubert

―To move, to breathe, to fly, to float,

To gain all while you give,
To roam the roads of lands remote,
To travel is to live.‖
Hans Christian Andersen

―I wandered everywhere, through cities and countries wide. And everywhere I went,
the world was on my side.‖
Roman Payne

―If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion, and avoid the people,
you might better stay home.‖
James A. Michener
 READING

1. Read the text: “Guilt-free Holidays”.

2. Read the text: “The Moon and Sixpence”.
3. Give English synonyms (where it is possible) for:

remote hazard
splendor murmur
downturn

4. Give English antonyms for:

remote splendor
hazard murmur
downturn

2. Translate the following sentences into English using your active vocabulary
from the texts “Guilt-free Holidays”, “The Moon and Sixpence”.
1) Я не хочу навіть брати до уваги бідні та небезпечні райони – невже ми
приїхали сюди, щоб зависати у дешевих барах із сумнівним виглядом?

2) Зараз навіть багатії страждають від національної економічної кризи – важко

знайти кошти, щоб вирушити у дорогу.

3) Я розумію, що гетто туризм видається вам ризикованою справою, адже ви

надаєте перевагу організованому відпочинку за путівкою, проте запевняю вас,
що все буде добре, адже я наша туристична компанія несе відповідальність за
кожне рішення.

4) Багатий природній потенціал регіону забезпечує невичерпні можливості для

розвитку екотуризму.

5) Цей багатий турист зневажливо ставиться до тих, хто тримає курс на

віддалені місця. Він більше любить гастротури, бо саме вони розвивають його
смакові рецептори.

6) Конвенція встановлює принцип, згідно з яким у море не можна скидати

нічого, що завдає шкоди здоров‘ю людей та морським мешканцям.
7) Проблема в тому, що більшість місцевих органів влади не мають досвіду
розумно поводитися на цьому ринку.

8) Ви можете створити маркетингову кампанію з обмеженим бюджетом.

9) Однак місцеві мешканці не хотіли надавати інформацію.

10) Твоя яскрава демонстрація в Боготі привернула увагу багатьох.

11) Він повинен сліпити її кожним своїм танцювальним рухом.

12) Дівчата були вражені пишністю собору.

13) Вони почали довгий шлях до нашого дому.

14) Вони бурмотіли про те, що племінник шефа отримав роботу.

15) Коли вони показують фільми жахів, я зазвичай відвертаюся.

16) Він годинами дивиться у вікно, коли має працювати.

17) Вони визнали, що країна відродиться, лише якщо вона повністю відірветься
від хаосу старого режиму.

18) Вона відчул ледь помітну заздрість, почувши, що одного з її колег

підвищили.

19) Зростання рівня забруднення становить серйозну небезпеку для здоров'я

місцевого населення.

20) З моменту свого запуску система зазнала збоїв.

3. Match the following words and word-combinations with their definition.

1. murmur a. a small amount of money that is not

enough to cover its intended use.
2. flamboyant b. suffering a severe and damaging lack
of basic material and cultural benefits.
3. revive c. the beginning of something, such as
an emotion or thought:
4. shoestring budget d. to walk a long distance, usually over
land such as hills, mountains, or forests
5. deprived e. very confident in your behaviour, and
liking to be noticed by other people, for
example because of the way you dress,
talk, etc.
6. stirring f. to speak or say something very quietly
7. trek g. great beauty that attracts admiration
and attention
8. splendor h. to come or bring something back to
life, health, existence, or use

DISCUSSION

1. Read the article “The Adventures Of Boji, Istanbul’s Traveling Dog”.

2. Answer the questions.
1) How and when has Boji become a celebrity?
2) What is his character like?
3) What kinds of transport does he use?
4) Where does he like to go by ferries?
5) What doesn‘t he like?
6) How do municipal officials take care of him?
7) Does he know, where each kind of transport goes?
8) How does he feed?
9) If you encountered Boji, what would you do?
10) Do you know about any other animal travelers?

3. Discuss the article “The Adventures Of Boji, Istanbul’s Traveling Dog”.

4. Think back to the article “The Adventures Of Boji, Istanbul’s Traveling
Dog”. Write an essay in 200-250 words, discussing the following points.
 What do you think of such animal travelers? Do you know any others?
 What would you do if you met one?
 Would you like to travel with the same free spirit as Boji?

5. Read the article “10 Reasons Why Should We Travel”.

6. Answer the questions.
1) What reasons to travel do you remember the most? Why?
2) Which reasons do you agree with? Why?
3) Which reasons do you disagree with? Why?
4) What reasons would you add to the list?
5) When you have traveled, has any of these reasons come to life?
6) Do you know anyone, who doesn't like traveling? Why don‘t they?
7) What reasons not to travel can you name?
8) Which country do you think is the best for traveling? Why?
 9) Which country do you think is the worst for traveling? Why?
10) Do you follow the motto ―Live in the now‖? Why?

7. Discuss the article “10 Reasons Why Should We Travel”.

8. Think back to the article “10 Reasons Why Should We Travel”. Write an
essay in 200-250 words, discussing the following points.
 What reasons to travel can you name?
 What are your personal reasons to travel or not to travel?
 How many countries would you like to visit?

9. Read the article “What Kind Of Traveler Are You?”

10. Answer the questions.
1) What kinds of travelers do you remember the most? Why?
2) What kind of traveler do you relate yourself with?
3) Do you know anyone, who relates to one of those kinds? Who is it?
4) Which kinds, do you think, are the most similar one?
5) Which kinds, do you think, are the most opposite ones?
6) What other kinds would you add to the list?
7) Have you noticed a bit of author's subjectivity in this article? Where?
8) What kind would you like to try to become?
9) What kind is definitely not your cup of tea?
10) What do you think is the most common kind nowadays?

11. Discuss the article “What Kind Of Traveler Are You?”

12. Think back to the article “What Kind Of Traveler Are You?”. Write an
essay in 200-250 words, discussing the following points.
 What kind of traveler do you relate yourself with? Why?
 What kind of traveler is definitely not about you? Why?
 What kind of traveler would you like to be?

Tips
Writing starts with planning. Make notes of the main points you want to
include in your essay. Decide how much detail you want to add to each main
point. Each main point should be explored in a separate paragraph. Decide
on the most effective order of your paragraphs. Finish the essay with your
own summary or conclusion. After you have finished, check what you have
written.
 EXPRESSING A POINT OF VIEW

1. Watch the video “Traveling To The Least Visited Country In The World”.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODuEl4oNae0
(PRESS THE LINK TO OPEN IT IN BROWSER)
2. Answer the questions.
1) Which countries have you travelled to? Are they popular among
tourists?
2) What are the most popular tourist countries?
3) Do you know any of the rarely visited countries?
4) What can you tell about the shape and location of Tuvalu?
5) How can you describe the people of Tuvalu in general?
6) What is interesting about the culture of the Tuvalu people?
7) Were there any other tourists except the author of the video?
8) Who of the people he encountered do you remember the most?
9) What interesting features do Tuvaluan houses have?
10) Would you like to go to Tuvalu and why?

3. Express your point of view.

4. Think back to the video “Traveling To The Least Visited Country In The
World”.
5. Write an essay in 200-250 words, discussing the following points.
 How can you describe the country of Tuvalu?
 Do you know any other similar destinations?
 Would you like to go there and why?

1. Watch the video “How To Travel The World With Almost No Money”.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7vmHGAshi8
(PRESS THE LINK TO OPEN IT IN BROWSER)
2. Answer the questions.
1) What do you think of the achievements of Tomislav?
2) Have you heard and/or used couchsurfing before?
3) Why was Tomislav afraid of traveling at first?
4) Have you ever hitchhiked or used any other free or very cheap way of
transportation?
5) What tips for hitchhiking did he give?
6) What did he learn while traveling?
7) What story did he tell about prejudices?
8) If you have ever travelled, what have you learned from this
experience? If not, what would you like to learn?
 9) If you went on such a world trip, would you then get back to your old
lifestyle?
10) What are the consequences of such travelling?
8. Express your point of view.
9. Think back to the video “How To Travel The World With Almost No
Money”. Write an essay in 200-250 words, discussing the following points.
 What are the main difficulties in traveling?
 What are the ways to travel cheap?
 Would you like to try traveling in such a way?

10. Watch the video “Travel More & Buy Less”.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlCqyZEXM1I
(PRESS THE LINK TO OPEN IT IN BROWSER)
11. Answer the questions.
1) Do you personally like to invest in experiences or material things? Why?
2) Why did the speaker use to feel neither American, nor Mexican?
3) How did his traveling experience start?
4) What was your first trip? Where have you been?
5) Why do Americans travel so little?
6) Do Ukrainian people travel more?
7) Americans are all about consumerism. Do you share this lifestyle?
8) How do you understand the statement: ―Making a living and making a
life sometimes point in opposite directions‖?
9) Is there any age limit in terms of traveling?
10) Are you planning to travel in the near future? Where?
12. Express your point of view.
13. Think back to the video “Travel More & Buy Less”. Write an essay in
200-250 words, discussing the following points.
 Do Ukrainian people travel a lot? Why?
 Are Ukrainian people more about consumerism or experience?
 What about you?

Tips
Writing starts with planning. Make notes of the main points you want to
include in your essay. Decide how much detail you want to add to each main
point. Each main point should be explored in a separate paragraph. Decide
on the most effective order of your paragraphs. Finish the essay with your
own summary or conclusion. After you have finished, check what you have
written.
 EXTRA INFORMATION
Unit 6
Article 1

The adventures of Boji, Istanbul’s traveling dog

Photographs by Chris McGrath/Getty Images
Story by Kyle Almond, CNN
Published October 29, 2021
A street dog named Boji has become something of a celebrity in Istanbul, where he
travels around the city on its ferries, trams and subway cars.

His adventures came to light a couple of months ago, and municipal officials began
to track his movements. They were amazed at his resourcefulness.

―He knows where to go. He knows where to get out,‖ said Avlin Erol, the head of
customer relations at Metro Istanbul.

Boji is estimated to travel up to 30 kilometers (18.6 miles) a day, passing through

dozens of Metro stations and taking at least two ferry rides.

―He‘s such a free spirit,‖ said Chris McGrath, a Getty Images photographer who
recently spent a day following Boji around the city. ―All he wants to do is ride on
transportation. Every time he goes past a bus or van or any form of transport, he just
wants to get on it. It‘s really quite bizarre.‖

McGrath first learned about Boji on Twitter, where people post their pictures and
selfies with the mixed-breed dog. Now the dog even has his own Twitter and
Instagram accounts with tens of thousands of followers.
―Everybody knows him now and everybody‘s seen him,‖ McGrath said.

For many, the dog has become a beloved member of the community.

―He went into one restaurant and two men sort of shooed him away, yelled at him,‖
McGrath said. ―And then you hear someone else, another restaurant owner, yelling at
those guys going: ‗It‘s Boji! It‘s Boji! Don‘t shoo him away!‘ So he‘s definitely got
celebrity status now.‖

Municipal workers are also protective of Boji, and they have been looking after him.
Earlier this month, they brought him in for some grooming and a medical checkup.
They also did a behavioral study to make sure he was OK and that all the human
interaction isn‘t a problem for him or those around him.

―They took him to a training camp sort of thing and gave him some TLC (tender
loving care), some grooming, some shots,‖ McGrath said. ―They watched him
interact, fixed his tracking collar, and that took about a week.‖

The municipality also created a little kennel for him at one of their Metro stations,
and they feed him whenever he wants to come back.

But Boji prefers to roam.

Municipal workers keep tabs on Boji from afar, using a mobile app to track his
movements. McGrath linked up with them last week for his day following Boji.

―He knows exactly where the doors are for the trains,‖ McGrath marveled. ―He‘ll
stand on the side of the platform, and as soon as he hears the vibration of the train
coming, he goes to the very end of the platform and then basically chases the train
back and waits by the door. He knows exactly where the doors are. He‘s quite pushy
actually; people are trying to get off, he tries to get on.‖

When Boji gets on a ferry, he knows exactly where to go: the side with the sun.

―He loves the water,‖ McGrath said. ―When the ferry starts going, he starts barking at
their waves.‖

McGrath laughed as he recalled the dog choosing between two ferries.

―He checked one, and people were getting on. I don‘t know how he knows, but that
one was going to Eminönü. And the other one was going to Beşiktaş. So he checked
the Eminönü one and went no, that‘s not the right one. And then he ducked under the
turnstiles and went on to the Beşiktaş one. I don‘t know how he knows, but he seems
to like riding the Beşiktaş ferry.‖

McGrath was told that Boji also enjoys the engines of the various vehicles.

―At the ferry, he‘ll sit at the back where the engine is because the vibration, he likes
it,‖ McGrath said. ―And then when he‘s on the Metro, on the subway train, he sits
where the wheels are — like right underneath on top of the wheels. He always likes
this feeling of sitting on those.‖

It‘s this area of the subway train that Boji gets his name. It‘s known as the bogie area,
in railway terminology, and bogie translates to boji in Turkish.

If there‘s anything Boji doesn‘t like, it‘s cats. And he comes across many stray cats
during his travels.

―Istanbul is called Catstanbul because there‘s so many cats here,‖ said McGrath,
who‘s been based in the city for six years now. ―(Boji) sees a cat in the distance, and
he just chases it up. I saw him do it three or four times, chase them up trees and stuff.
He really dislikes cats.

―But apart from that, he‘s totally a perfect dog. Just wanders around. Everybody pats
him. He‘s super happy.‖
Because there are so many stray animals in Istanbul, it isn‘t hard for Boji to find
food.

―There‘ll be water and a food bowl out for animals hidden away in the corners of
restaurants or houses,‖ McGrath said. ―So (Boji) knows where to go.

―He was on the way to the ferry, and there‘s a taxi stand and there was a little house
for a cat and some bowls and he stops there and drinks. And there‘s a picture of him
in the subway drinking, and that‘s like a municipality‘s food-and-drink area for
animals. He knew exactly to go there.‖

McGrath said the municipality will soon be putting up some information posters
about Boji on the transit system, giving people some guidance about how to interact
with him.

Just don‘t expect the dog to take directions.

―He doesn‘t listen to anybody,‖ McGrath said. ―Like if you do try to tell him
something, he just ignores you basically. Lots of people say, ‗Oh, come over here, sit
here,‘ and he just ignores it, he goes where he wants to go.

―He‘s really that sort of spirit. He just wants to go and do his own thing and travel
around, and he‘s quite content doing it.‖

Article 2

10 Reasons Why You Should Travel The World

Curtis Schmalz
24.04.2019
Why should I travel?
Everyone has asked themselves this question - you‘ve probably thought about
it yourself. My own travel experiences have proven to me that there‘s nothing more
exhilarating than exploring new destinations. Travel has taught me that getting out
into the world can change your life in the best, most unexpected ways.
We all have our own reasons to travel. Some explore with reckless abandon,
and go wherever the wind blows them. For others, the thought of diving into the
unknown can be a pretty scary thought. So, why travel? But it doesn‘t have to be.
There‘s a whole wide world out there, and it contains so many unknowns - but
we all only get one life. I believe that we should travel the world while we have the
chance. If you‘re just starting to think about why you should travel, or you‘re looking
for reasons to travel, then I‘m here to help. Here are the top 10 reasons why you
should travel the world.
1. You’ll make new friends from all over the world
Making connections to people all over the world is easily at the top of my list of why
people should travel.
You‘ll make great friends from around the globe and you‘ll get to see things from
different perspectives. For most who ask 'why travel', seeing new places is very
closely followed by the people you meet. You‘ll keep in touch with them over time,
and they might even let you stay at theirs the next time you get itchy feet! You'll have
the opportunity to visit their home turf, to see their way of life like no other tourist
would. They‘ll want to show you their world, and luckily for you, you'll get to see it
through the eyes of the locals. Just make sure to return the favour!
2. Expand your horizons
You can stay in your little corner of the world, or you can experience millions of
other ways to live. Truly authentic travel experiences can open your mind to life‘s
endless possibilities. Travel allows us to do away with ignorance and prejudice, and
find common ground with people who might appear to be very different from us.
When you explore other countries, you start to understand why the people there
might do certain things or act in certain ways. One of the most amazing things that I
found out through travelling is that strangers are, more often than not, willing to help
when you ask them for it.
3. Travel builds character
Working in a summer camp can help build character and is a great reason to travel.
The more you see of the world, the more you‘ll realize how it really works. You‘ll
learn so much about yourself along the way, and your organizational skills will be
sharpened as you try to make the most of your time in a new place. You‘ll be
challenged to figure things out along the way, like where to sleep or how to use
transit in new cities. It will make you wiser and more open to opportunities, and
you‘ll prove to yourself that you can handle anything.
4. Breaking the ice becomes easier
Discovering new cultures and people from all over the world developed my
confidence more than anything else. If you‘re a person who struggles to be outgoing,
travel will help you overcome that. When you travel, you‘ll interact with so many
different people that any insecurity you have will slowly erode. You‘ll suddenly have
stories to tell, and finding common ground with total strangers will be easy.
5. You’ll see amazing new things
You could read about the Wonders of the World online, or you can go and see them
with your own eyes. Wherever you go, you‘ll find incredible new things to marvel at
- whether it‘s the Niagara Falls, the Great Wall of China, or the pyramids of Egypt,
you‘ll be in awe at the magnificence of our planet. If you fancy a good picture or two
for your Instagram, you‘ll have no trouble finding it out in the world. When you
come back home, you'll be proud of yourself, and grateful to yourself for leaving no
experience behind. Trust me, it‘s much better than looking at a computer screen.
6. Try new foods
Travelling is hungry work. You‘ll probably be moving around a lot, so finding great
restaurants and trying out new dishes will become your favorite pastime. You just
can‘t beat the feeling of finally sinking into a chair after a busy day of exploring, and
being served up a big plate of whatever you fancy. Don‘t be afraid to give your taste
buds a workout too - you might discover foods that you didn‘t even know you liked.
Speak to locals to find out how they cook certain dishes, and what ingredients they
use. If you ever want to remember your favorite sights and sounds from travelling,
you can use similar ingredients to cook up something new! Use the tastes and smells
to remind you of your travel experiences, and take them with you wherever you go.
7. Happiness
If you‘re wondering why you should travel, reasons might include increased
happiness and a sunnier disposition. Want proof? Ask anyone how their last vacation
was, and watch how their eyes light up.
Travelling makes people happier, because it makes you grow. Your mind is stretched,
your perceptions are challenged, and your perspectives change for the better. Your
experiences can define your reality - what better way to shape your life than by
experiencing all that the world has to offer? Once you go on your first trip, you‘ll be
hooked, and you‘ll be better for it.
8. Live in the now
You can‘t help but to enjoy living in each moment when you‘re travelling. You won‘t
have time to dwell on the past, or worry about the future. You‘ll be seeing so many
new, amazing things, you‘ll find that you really love just living in the present. You
get to be fully in charge of each decision you make - if you want to stay in a country
a few extra days, why not? If you want to go skydiving, or stay up all night and watch
the stars, who‘s gonna stop you? It‘s your time to shine - learn to enjoy each moment,
and make every opportunity count.
9. Learn new languages
Travelling abroad gives you the opportunity to pick up a new language and is a great
reason why you should travel.
Language is the most powerful tool ever invented - our understanding of the world
depends on our ability to describe it. Some languages have words that can not be
translated to English. For example, ―Fernweh‖ in German, ―Yūgen‖ in Japanese, or
―Solivagant‖ in Latin. By learning a new language, you could experience a feeling
you never knew you existed.
During your travels, you may only learn a few phrases - a simple ―please‖ and ―thank
you‖, or a ―where is the bathroom?‖. You might not be fluent, but learning these
phrases in the local language are guaranteed to come in handy. The more you learn,
the more you‘ll be able to communicate with an entirely new group of people.
10. Discover your inner self-confidence
If you‘re still asking yourself ―why should I travel?‖, getting out into the world will
help you stop questioning yourself. The above reasons to travel help highlight the
beauty that is out there if you look for it. You‘ll be in a new place, without the usual
comforts of home - but you‘ll be surprised at just how fast you adapt. You‘ll be able
to explore new places and cultures, and discover the different ways that people live
around the globe. You‘ll discover as much about yourself as you do about the world -
your confidence will grow, and you‘ll realize how capable you are of taking charge
and getting out into the world. You might even discover something you‘re truly
passionate about, and take your life in an entirely new direction. So, if you‘re still
asking ―why travel‖; why? If there‘s one reason to travel, this is it.

Article 3
WHAT KIND OF TRAVELER ARE YOU?

A bore who‘s done everything first, or a truly great and eccentric explorer - which of
these 10 types of traveler best describes you?

1. THE COLLECTOR
A sophisticated hunter-gatherer, a hoarder of the exceptional and exotic. Not,
however, of endangered species or looted antiquities. He or she travels with a purely
metaphorical blunderbuss or bullwhip - or, rather, butterfly net, swishing it this way
and that in order to gather up uncommon experiences in out-of-the-way places. Once
caught, these are meticulously pinned in memory and proudly displayed in
conversation. Like an actual scientist, The Collector delights in the poetry and
precision of proper names (―You haven‘t really lived until you‘ve seen the Orionids
meteor shower in the night sky over Pisco Elqui in October…‖).

2. THE CONFORMIST
A dreary universal type. The Conformist travels not for personal satisfaction but for
social acceptance - perhaps even finds personal satisfaction in social acceptance.
Destinations are chosen from a limited, unimaginative, class-determined table d‘hôte
menu. This is by no means a toffs-only snob thing. It applies across the social
spectrum. The Conformist can be spotted from Magaluf to Megève. The point isn't
where you‘ve been but what your peers think about where you‘ve been.

3. THE THRILL-SEEKER
Not so much of the adventure-sports variety, though of course there's no shortage of
nincompoops willing to tie their ankles to a rubber band and leap off a bridge or
whatever. As with The Conformist, The Thrill-Seeker exists along a continuum - one
that runs from the ticket-purchasing slum-tourist or frequenter of dodgy-looking dive
bars to the professional war correspondent. The Thrill-Seeker is not altogether
unlike…

4. THE ESCAPIST
Fugitive from the familiar. An intriguing type, laboring under that most delightful of
delusions, namely, that anything at all - boredom, worry, heartbreak, guilt, fear,
failure, conflict, one‘s own reflection in the mirror - can be lost with distance. Alas, it
cannot. Yet it always seems worth a try.

5. THE SELF-IMPROVER
Admirable if a little dull. Up early, out late, cheerfully making the most of everything
a new place has to offer. Tremendous stamina. Sensible shoes. Likely to do a lot of
research beforehand, to pack a lot of books and to return with even more. A second
cousin of…

6. THE PILGRIM
Follower of trails, visitor of shrines - religious and otherwise. The most devoted
Pilgrims I have ever seen were not at Lourdes or on the banks of the Ganges but at
Beatrix Potter‘s old house, Hill Top, in Cumbria. But that was ages ago. These days
certain shopping streets and malls seem to exert a similar fascination. I recently
played a round of golf in Norway and afterwards bought my three companions beer
and waffles at the clubhouse. The teenage girl tending the bar clearly knew her way
around a waffle iron but seemed to me far too young to be serving alcohol. I asked
her how she planned to spend the money she was earning. ―In London,‖ she said,
beaming. ―At Westfield.‖ Which of the two Westfields? ―The Stratford one. It‘s
bigger.‖

7. THE PIONEER
Almost extinct in the wild. Like most endangered species, The Pioneer is running out
of habitat, since so much of the world has been pioneered already. In a lounge at
Changi Airport the other day I had occasion to wonder whether The Pioneers of today
are not great, fearless, eccentric explorers of the Vasco da Gama or Wilfred Thesiger
variety but grey-faced men in suits opening up obscure business ventures in (I don‘t
know) parts of China where there are cities that you and I have never heard of with
populations of four or five or six million people. I‘m afraid I'm automatically
suspicious of business travelers, a reaction probably born of a combination of
ignorance and the jealous assumption that they‘re likely to become insanely rich
through their nefarious trade-related missions. I try to remind myself that Marco Polo
was basically a business traveler, as well as a true Pioneer and a stand-up guy.

8. THE OCCASIONAL
There for a reason - an event, a honeymoon, a do, a football match. Half-sibling to…

9. THE OBLIVIOUS
The saddest type of traveler. The one not paying attention, not remotely interested in
where he or she is. I was shocked, many years ago, to hear someone ask Ruth Prawer
Jhabvala about her fabulously glamorous life as a celebrated novelist and
screenwriter responsible for several wildly successful Merchant-Ivory movies. ―Most
of the time I don‘t even bother to look up and see where I am,‖ she drawled from
behind a pair of enormous sunglasses, or words to that effect. I was floored. ―Room
with a View‖ indeed.
10. THE GENUINELY CURIOUS
Eyes, ears, mind all wide open. Rare and precious and beautiful.
 Definition

1. activity holiday a holiday on which you spend your time doing a

particular activity such as walking, canoeing, rock-
climbing, painting, or cooking

2. adventure holiday a type of organized holiday in which people do

new and exciting things, for example a trek or a
safari

3. babymoon a special holiday taken by parents-to-be before

their first baby is born

4. break a short holiday

5. daycation a very short holiday in which you go to a place

and come back on the same day

6. escape an occasion when you go away on holiday

7. excursion a short visit to an interesting place arranged by a

tourist organization, often as part of a holiday

8. farm stay a stay on a farm as a paying guest, giving you

experience of life in the country

9. fly-drive including a flight on a plane and hire of a car

when you arrive somewhere

10. gap year a year, usually between finishing school and

starting university or college, when you travel or
work

11. getaway a short holiday

12. holiday an occasion when you go and stay in another place

for pleasure

13. hols holidays

14. honeymoon a holiday that two people take after they get
 married

15. house swap an arrangement where two families exchange

houses for a holiday

16. jeep safari an organized journey with a group of other people

in a four-wheel drive vehicle, for example to look
at wild animals

17. lecture tour a journey that includes lectures on the places or

buildings that you visit and the paintings or other
objects that you see

18. minibreak a short holiday for only two or three days

19. package deal a package holiday, especially at a special low price

20. package holiday a holiday arranged by a travel company for a fixed

price that includes the cost of your hotel and
transport, and sometimes meals and entertainment

21. R and R a holiday that people in the armed forces get

during a war or after a long period of hard work

22. safari a journey, especially to Africa, in order to watch,

take pictures of, or hunt wild animals

23. safari holiday a holiday that includes a safari

24. self-catering a self-catering holiday or place is one where you

can cook your own food

25. self-drive a self-drive holiday is one where you drive to the

place where you will stay instead of taking a train
or plane

26. special interest a holiday arranged for people with particular

holiday interests, such as painting, cooking, or bird-
watching

27. staycation a holiday in which you stay at home and visit

 places near to where you live, or a holiday in your
own country

28. study tour a visit to a country or an area in which you go to

different places and have lectures and classes

29. summer camp a place where children can go to stay in the

summer holiday and do various activities

30. vacation a holiday

31. vacay vacation

32. walking tour a trip on which you walk from one place to
another, spend the night, and then continue
walking the next day

33. working holiday a holiday during which you work, for example
doing unpaid work to benefit the community in
which you are staying