To fasten – прикреплять

to elevate on a stilt – расположенный на сваях

scavenging animals – «животные-грызуны»

a tribe – племя

head-hunter – охотник за головами

a subterranean – пещерный житель

dense close-canopy forest – непроницаемый густой покрой леса

tranquility – спокойствие

myriad – бесчисленный, несметный

lodging – помещение

elopement – тайный побег

rejuvenating – восстановление, омолаживание

engagement – помолвка

to renew vows – повторять обеты

on-staff officiate – исполнять ритуал

II. Exercises

a. Answer the questions

1. What is the definition of notion “tree houses”?

2. What kind of material is used during the building of tree houses?

3. Why did a Papuan tribe build tree houses?

4. Does everybody want to live in tree house? What about you?

5. What are advantages and disadvantages in living in tree houses?

b. Translate the sentences into English

Рабочее пространство, уединение, жилая площадь, сбежать от ежедневного стресса, романтическое место встречи, провести время отдыхая.

UNIT 20. HOW THE RICH TRAVEL

I. Read the text and comment on its content.

TRAVELLING BY PLANE

No wonder that one of the latest means of travelling is travelling by plane. Nowadays people mostly travel by air. It combines both comfort and speed and you will reach the place of destination very quickly. No doubt, travelling by air is the most convenient and comfortable means of travelling. But if you are airsick the flight may seem not so nice to you. Unfortunately sometimes the flights are delayed because of unfavorable weather conditions, and one more inconvenience is jet-lag.

Before boarding the plane you must check in at the airport. Passengers are requested to arrive at the airport one hour before departure time on international flights and half an hour on domestic flights. You must register your tickets, weigh in and register the luggage.

The economy class limitation is 20 kg. First-class passengers are allowed 30 kg. Excess luggage must be paid for. Passengers are permitted, to take only some personal belongings with them into the cabin. These items include handbags, brief-cases or attaché cases, umbrellas, coats and souvenirs bought at the tax-free shops at the airport. Each passenger is given a boarding pass to be shown at the departure gate and again to the stewardess when boarding the plane.

Before the plane takes off the stewardess gives you all the information about the flight, the speed and altitude. She asks you to fasten the belts and not to smoke. She will take care of you during the flight and will help you to get comfortable in your seat. Inside the cabins the air is always fresh and warm. The captain will welcome you on board, tell you all about the flight and the interesting places you are flying over. During the flight you can take a nap or have a chat, you can read and relax. In some planes you can watch video or listen to the music.

When the plane is landing or taking off you have an opportunity to enjoy the wonderful scenery and landscapes. While travelling by plane you fly past various villages and cities at the sight of which realize how majestic and tremendous our planet is. Do not forget your personal belongings when leaving the plane.

Landing formalities and customs regulation are about the same in all countries. While still on board the plane the passenger is given an arrival card to fill in, he fills in (in block letters) his name in full, country of residence, permanent address, purpose and length of visit; and address in the country he is visiting. After the passenger has disembarked, officials will examine (check) his passport and visa (to see if they are in order).

In some countries they will check the passenger's certificate of vaccination. When these formalities have been completed the passenger goes to the Customs for an examination of his luggage. The passenger is required to fill in a customs declaration form. He must list all dutiable articles. Personal belongings may be brought in duty-free.

Here is a partial list of prohibited articles: f irearms, drugs, in some countries – meat products, fresh fruit and vegetables. The Customs inspector may ask you to open your bags for inspection. After you are through with all customs formalities he will put a stamp on each piece of luggage.

VOCABULARY ITEMS

a destination – место назначения, пункт назначения
to board – всходить на борт (любого судна)
to check in – регистрировать(ся)
to be airsick – страдать воздушной болезнью
a flight – полет
to delay – откладывать; задерживать, замедлять
unfavorable – неблагоприятный; неблагосклонный
weather conditions – погодные условия
an jet-lag – нарушение суточного ритма организма, расстройство биоритмов в связи с перелетом через несколько часовых поясов
to request – просить, требовать
to weigh – взвешивать; весить
a limitation – ограничение
to allow – позволять, разрешать
excess – избыточный; превышающий норму
to permit – позволять, разрешать, давать разрешение
personal belongings – лично принадлежащие вещи
a brief-case – портфель
an attaché case – кожаный ручной плоский чемоданчик (для книг, документов)
boarding pass – посадочный талон
a departure – отправление, отбытие
an altitude – высота
fasten one's belts – пристегнуть ремни
to take care – заботиться
to take a nap – вздремнуть
to have a chat – поболтать, побеседовать
to relax – расслабляться
to take off – (авиация). взлететь
a scenery – вид, пейзаж; ландшафт
a landscape – ландшафт, пейзаж
to realize – представлять себе; понимать, осознавать
majestic – величественный, грандиозный, величавый
customs regulations – таможенные инструкции
to fill in – заполнять
country of residence – страна пребывания
permanent address – постоянное место жительства
a purpose – назначение, намерение, цель
a length – длина; расстояние
to disembark – высаживаться
to examine – проверять
a vaccination – вакцинация
customs declaration – таможенная декларация
to list – вносить в список; составлять список; регистрировать
dutiable – подлежащий обложению (таможенной) пошлиной
an article – вещь, предмет
partial – частичный, неполный
prohibited – запрещенный
a firearm – огнестрельное оружие
a stamp – штамп, штемпель, печать

II. Exercises

a. Answer the questions

1. Why do people mostly travel by air nowadays?
2. Why may the flight seem not so nice to you?
3. What are other inconveniences of flying?
4. When are passengers requested to arrive at the airport?
5. What is the luggage limitation?
6. What must passengers do in case they have some excess luggage?
7. What are passengers permitted to take with them into the cabin?
8. When is a boarding pass to be shown?
9. What do stewardesses do during the flight?
10. What can you do during the flight?
11. What opportunities do passengers have when the plane is landing or taking off?
12. What is the passenger given to fill in while still onboard the plane?
13. What are the formalities to be completed after the passenger has disembarked?
14. What must you list in your customs declaration?
15. What are prohibited articles?
16. What will the Customs inspector do after you are through with all customs formalities?

UNIT 21. A GREAT CINEMA

I. Read the text and comment on its content.

THE TWILIGHT SAGA

The Twilight Saga is a series of five romance fantasy films from Summit Entertainment

based on the four novels by the American author Stephanie Meyer. The films star Kristen Stewart, Robert Paterson, and Taylor Lautner. The series has grossed over $3.3 billion in worldwide receipts and consists, to date, of five motion pictures. The first installment, Twilight, was released on November 21, 2008. The second installment, New Moon, followed on November 20, 2009, breaking box office records as the biggest midnight screening and opening day in history, grossing an estimated $72.7 million. The third installment, Eclipse, was released on June 30, 2010, and was the first Twilight film to be released in IMAX.

The series was in development since 2004 at Paramount Pictures, during which time a screen adaptation of Twilight that differed significantly from the novel was written. Three years later, Summit Entertainment acquired the rights to the film. After Twilight grossed $35.7 million on its opening day, Summit Entertainment announced they would begin production on New Moon; they had acquired the rights to the remaining novels earlier that same month. A two-part adaptation of Breaking Dawn began shooting in November 2010 with November 18, 2011, and November 16, 2012, release dates.

In the first movie “Twilight” Bella Swan moves from Phoenix, Arizona to live with her father in Forks, Washington to allow her mother to travel with her new husband, a minor league baseball player. After moving to Forks, Bella finds herself involuntarily drawn to a mysterious, handsome boy, Edward Cullen. She eventually learns that he is a member of a vampire family who drinks animal blood rather than human blood. Edward and Bella fall in love, while James, a sadistic vampire from another coven, is drawn to hunt down Bella. Edward and the other Collins defend Bella. She escapes to Phoenix, Arizona, where she is tricked into confronting James, who tries to kill her. She is seriously wounded, but Edward rescues her and they return to Forks.

VOCABULARY ITEMS

to acquire – приобретать

involuntarily – невольно, непреднамеренно

mysterious – загадочный, мистический

a coven – компания, клан

to hunt down – охотиться

to trick into – обманом заставить что-то сделать

to wound – ранить

to rescue – прийти на помощь

Retell the plot of your favorite movie, using the following words and phrases:

My favorite movie is…; actor/actress, starring, cameraman, crew, costume designer, director cast, crowd scene; action movie, adventure film, drama, comedy, thriller, black-and-white film, documentary film, historical film, horror film; stunts, drive-in-theatre, cinema (BrE), movie theater (AmE), open-air theatre, original soundtrack (OST), to release a film, to shoot a film, visual effects etc.

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