How to Avoid Trouble while Touring in Britain

avoid уникати

bureau бюро

time out nepepвa

standby приставний available наявний frustrating марний

crush (роз) давити

the tube метро

worth цінний

make виробництво

mark мітка

rob грабуеати whereabouts місце знаходження

witness cвідок

injured травмований

accent вимова immediately негайно

tip nopada

stay перебувания

waste марнувати

I. Study the vocabulary:

fortune богатство

fare плата за проїзд

valuables цінні речі

pickpocket кишеньковий злодій

scrutinizese критично вивчати

note банкнот

check nepeвipяmu

change здача

queue черга

Tussauds Тюссо

wax віск

safe безпечний, спокшний

ruin (зі)) ncyeamu

hint nopada

local місцевий житель

thief (pi. thieves) злодій

uncommon що рідко трапляється

insured застрахований

insurance company страхова компанія

belong належати

Ring 999 if you need the police fast!

If you are going to London for the day by train, try to buy a rail ticket that also includes travel on London buses and the underground. You will save a fortune on fares!

Try not to take £10 or £20 notes. It is safer to take £5notes. Check your change in shops as soon as» you are given it. Change money before you go to London. It will save time. Avoid "exchange bureaus", when you want to change money. A bank will probably be cheaper. Barclays, Lloyds Midlands, National Westminster, Bank of Scotland, etc. If you want to know what shows are on, where, and how much tickets cost, buy a copy of Time Out magazine at the bookshop in the station where you arrive. If you want to buy a ticket to a play, concert, or show, asks about 'standby seats' or 'student standby seats'. These are cheaper but are usually only available on the day of die performance. Plan your visit to London before you arrive! If you don't, you will waste hours and risk being crushed in the crowds on the underground! London traffic is very busy. This can make taxis expensive. The tube is quicker than the bus, but you don't see as much! If you haven't got much money, take your own sandwiches and drink, as food can be quite expensive. You will have a very cheap day in London if you visit art galleries and museums. In Britain, they are usually free to everyone every day of the week. If you want to have a very frustrating day in London, join the queues at Madame Tussauds and the other most popular places.

You will have a very cheap day in London if you visit art galleries and museums. In Britain, they are usually free to everyone every day of the week.

III. Do the following tasks:

London Puzzle

How well do you know London? Match up the clues on the left and the answers on the right.

II. Read and learn the text of the topic:

Noted for its scenic countryside and coastline, historic houses and buildings for its cultural heritage and artistic and sporting events, Britain is one of the world's leading tourist destinations, receiving around 25.3 million overseas visitors. At least one of them is attracted by various language educational courses.

Most British towns are very safe places. But it makes sense to be realistic. If your passport or your camera is stolen, your stay in Britain will be ruined. We asked the police what advice they give to students on a language course. Here are their hints to help you enjoy your stay. In some towns there is a central meeting point where lots of language students meet. It is best not to stay there too long. Some locals can become annoyed by large groups of people taking over part of "their" town! If you go to a disco, keep your valuables with you at all times. If you leave them at your table or underneath your chair while you dance, they might walk... There are gangs in every country, so if you see a group of boys who look like a gang, it is best to ignore them. If someone buys you a drink in a pub or a disco, always be sure that you know what exactly is in it. Thieves find it easier to steal from people who have had too much to drink. Although the London Underground is very safe, there are pickpockets at work at all times.

Thus, be aware of the following don'ts:

If you have been out late, try to walk home with a friend. Leave your passport and air ticket with your host family or in your hotel. In Britain it is very uncommon to be asked for identification. Take only enough money with you for one day at a time. If someone steals something from you, go to the police IMMEDIATELY. Do not leave it until the last day of your holiday. These are practical tips based on the experience of the British police.

Remember! Britain is a very safe and friendly place. The British police are very friendly and will be pleased to help you.

1. Two squares	a. British
	b. Tate
2. Two Crosses	с Circle
	d. Trafalgar
3. Two Art Galleries	e. Harrods
	f. Jubilee
	g Kings
4. Two Railway Stations	h. V and A
	i. Bayswater
5. Two Bridges	j. Hyde
	k Tottenham Court
6. Two big shops	1. Tower
	m. Charing
7. Two Museums	n. Kegents
	0. Waterloo
8. Two Roads	p. Leicester
	q. National
9. Two Parks	r. Westminster
	s. Selfridges
10. Two Underground Lines	t. Paddington

Lost camera

1. What is your surname? What is your^Christian name?

2. What is your date of birth?

3. Your address in (Hastings)? Your home address?

4. When did you arrive in Britain? When are you leaving?

5. Where did you lose your (camera)? When was it?

1. Was it insured? What's die name of the insurance company?

2. Does it belong to you? How much did it cost? What is it worth?

3. What make was it?

9. Can you describe it? What colour was it? 10. Does it have any special marks on it?

Robbed

1. Whereabouts (where exactly) did the incident take place?

2. Were you alone? Were there any witnesses? Did you get their names and addresses?

3. When exactly did the incident happen?

4. Were you in any way injured? Have you been to a doctor?

5. What did the person take?

6. Can you describe your attacker? Male/female? How tall? Dark/fair hair? Colour of eyes?

7. What was s (he) wearing?

8. Did s (he) speak to you? Can you describe his/her accent?

9. What direction did s (he) run off in?

10. Did s (he) have a car? What make? Did you see the registration number?