7. Speaking Practice

Information

• There are three underground lines in the Kharkiv Metro:

Kholodnogirs’ka

Saltivs’ka

Oleksiyivs’ka

• There are some stations where it is possible to change lines, so be sure you know your route! Check first on the map at the entrance to the station.

• The Kharkiv metro is modern and beautiful. The platforms are wide but sometimes they are very crowded. Be careful!

• You can buy a special ticket which allows you to travel by metro during a month.

• Remember that there is NO SMOKING anywhere on the Kharkiv Metro – not even in the stations!

Practice 1.

The best way to get to know the Kharkiv Metro is to use it as much as possible. Use a map of the metro to complete the following:

1. _______________________________________________________________are all mainline railway stations on the __________________ line.

2. If you want to go from __________________ to __________________ it’s best to take the __________________ line.

3. The nearest station to the __________________ is __________________ which is on both the __________________ line and the __________________ line.

4. The __________________ line goes all the way to __________________ .

Practice 2.

Difficult Situation.

1. If you lose your ticket.

   • Can I see your ticket, please?

   • I’m sorry, but I seem to have mislaid it … No, I can’t seem to find it. I really am very sorry, but I definitely had it when I got on the train (tram, bus, etc.).

   • I’m afraid so.

2. You have forgotten your identification.

   • Have you got a student card?

   • No, I’m afraid I’ve got nothing. Will this do? It’s a driving licence (passport).

3. Add a missing question, answer or word:

1. – _____________________________________________________

2. – Don’t worry, I’ll pay the fare.

1. – _____________________________________________________

2. – Yes, this is where you change for the Botanichny Sad.

1. – _____________________________________________________

2. – No, you have two more stages to go.

1. – How can I get to the …………………………... without changing?

2. – _____________________________________________________

1. – Will this train take me straight to my destination?

2. – _____________________________________________________

UNIT EIGHT. PLANES

Pre-reading Activity

• Are you afraid of flying?

• Do you know all the terms you may need for your flight?

• Which form of transport do you believe is the safest and which one is the most dangerous?

Make sure you know these words:

aerofoil-shape – аеродинамічна форма

forward thrust – пряма тяга

density – густина

angel of attack – кут злету

stall – викликати зрив потоку, звалюватися

to taxy – керувати, водити

to ease back – відпускати

stick – кермо

rudder – кермо напрямку

flaps – закрилки