Task 4. Post - Listening activity.Follow the script. Find reasons and details to prove your answers in Task 2.

Part 2. Л-2-3

Task 1.Suggest different ways of explaining the following words and word combinations.

1. to reserve a tour – to book a tour\trip

2. to see the sights - to go sightseeing, to do some sightseeing

3. to arrive in a place – to get\come to a place

4. to be worth seeing - – to be noticeable, to be outstanding in some way so that it is recommended to see

5. to get a general impression – to receive the main idea

6. gorgeous – attractive, stunning, impressive

7. straight away – right now

Task 2. While-Listening activity. Listen to the recording. Mark if the statements are True, False or Not Stated.

1.

The tourist has never been to Russia.

True

False

Not stated

2.

The tourist wants to see both Moscow and Saint Petersburg.

True

False

Not stated

3.

The tourist loves evening excursions.

True

False

Not stated

4.

The manager thinks Saint Basil’s Cathedral isn’t worth seeing.

True

False

Not stated

5.

The tourist will have some time for shopping in Moscow.

True

False

Not stated

6.

The tourist hopes to visit a show in the State Kremlin Palace.

True

False

Not stated

7.

The tourist wants to buy a tour straight away.

True

False

Not stated

Task 3. Post-Listening activity. Write down all the tourist attractions mentioned in the recording. What do you know about them? Which one do you think is the most significant landmark?

- The Bolshoi Theatre

- Red Square

- Saint Basil’s Cathedral

- Red Square.

- the Kremlin

- Tsar Cannon

- Tsar Bell

- the State Kremlin Palace

Travel agent: Hello. How may I help you?

Tourist: Hello. You see, I would like to book a tour to Russia, and I was just wondering if you could help me.

Travel agent: And may I tell you, that you have made an excellent choice. Russia is an amazing country with lots of exciting places to see. Is it going to be your first visit to Russia?

Tourist: Yes, it is.

Travel agent: Well, for the first visit to Russia, I would suggest starting with Moscow. You can spend about a week there and do all the sightseeing, plus visit the museums. If you are planning a longer trip, we can recommend going to Saint Petersburg next.

Tourist: I think I’d like to see only Moscow this time. You see, I’m a theatre lover, and I’ve read it on the Internet that Moscow is famous for its theatres.

Travel agent: You are absolutely right. We can help you book the tickets to the famous Bolshoi Theatre, if you wish.

Tourist: That would be great. Could you please tell me more about the tour?

Travel agent: Yes, of course. Here is the suggested itinerary. When you arrive in Moscow, you’ll check into the hotel and have some rest. In the evening, you can have a bus tour round the city, just to get a general impression. Moscow looks magnificent in the evening, so you’ll enjoy it. The next day, you’ll be to see Moscow sights in daylight.

Tourist: Sounds good to me. Are we going to see Red Square?

Travel agent: Of course! It’s impossible to imagine a trip to Moscow without seeing Red Square, as it’s the heart of the country. You will see Saint Basil’s Cathedral – it’s a gorgeous building. Make sure you go inside, as there are eight tiny churches there, which look like fairytale houses.

Tourist: Thanks. I’ll remember that.

Travel agent: You’ll also see G.U.M., Russia’s number one department store. You’ll have enough time to go shopping there, if you wish, or have lunch there in a café, with a view of Red Square.

Tourist: I’ve always wanted to see the Kremlin. Will it be possible to get inside it?

Travel agent: Yes, but make sure you do it before 4:00pm, as the museums there close early. There, you will see Tsar Cannon and Tsar Bell, and the State Kremlin Palace, initially known as the Palace of Congresses. It’s vast — a 6,000 seat auditorium was originally used to hold the congresses of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union. Today, it hosts large social forums, theatrical performances, New Year’s shows for children and student Balls.

Tourist: It all sounds so exciting. I think I’ll order a tour right now.

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