Ключ к успеху

УДК 372.881.111.1
ББК 81.2 Англ9
П11

Павлоцкий В. М.
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Ключ к успеху. Учебное пособие по английскому языку — СПб.: КАРО, 2006. —
240 с.

ISBN 5898151788

Учебное пособие дает возможность изучающим английский язык подняться до уровня
UpperIntermediate по всем компонентам знания языка В этой книге в соответствии с
современными методическими представлениями предложены совершенно новые
оригинальные задания, развивающие разговорную и письменную речь, понимание текста,
применение грамматических правил и умение понимать живую речь..
Пособие состоит из 15 глав. Материал каждой главы привязан к определенной тематике:
«Путешествие», «Погода», «Работа», «Магазин», «Телевидение», «Спорт», «Еда», «Здоровье»
и т. д. В конце книги приведено приложение с кратким грамматическим материалом для
повторения. Для тех, кто занимается самостоятельно, даются ключи к упражнениям.
Прилагается аудиокассета с текстами для аудирования, записанная носителями языка.
Пособие предназначено для учащихся старших классов школ с углубленным изучением
английского языка и студентов первых курсов языковых вузов.

УДК 372.881.111.1
ББК 81.2 Англ9

ISBN 5898151788
© «КАРО», 2003
© Павлоцкий В. М., 2003

WARMING UP

1.
Do you like travelling?
How often do you travel?
What do you think is the best way of travelling?
What is the first thing you do before starting a trip?

2.
In pairs compare and comment on the following pictures. Make use of the
following words and phrases:

metropolis, accommodation, sightseeing, city centre, magnificent, charm, local, peaceful, gem, litter, excursion, nightlife, touristy, fresh air, tranquil, cosmopolitan, stunning, own style, special, soak up, skyscraper, suburb, gorgeous,
rural, urban, pollution, public transport, worldfamous, spectacular, fascinating, traffic jam, ugly, moving, original, catering

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UNIT  1

3.
Complete the following chart. Make use of the words and phrases from exercise 2. You may introduce your own ideas as well.

            For
            Against

urban tourism

rural tourism

Using the table compare urban and rural tourism.

4.
What is the difference between the following types of travelling:

voyage, wanderings, tour, tourism, migration, itinerary, expedition, journey,
trip, stage, passage, crossing, pilgrimage, sail, caravan

READING 1

You are going to read information about different cities. For questions 1–15
choose the cities (AH). Some of them may be chosen more than once. There
is an example at the beginning.

What city would you recommend someone who

is fond of literature
1
D

likes spectacular views
2

combines leisure and business
3

enjoys drinking beer
4

is fond of green spaces in the city centre
5

is looking forward to buying jewellery and leather
6
   goods

wants to enjoy Victorian architecture
7

likes spectacular views
8

usually lazes around near the sea
9

is interested in sea life
10

enjoys relaxing boat trips
11

would like to attend an international festival
12

does sport
13

usually explores sights on foot
14
15

Study the meanings of the words in bold type.

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York is everyone’s favourite city —
and no wonder. Nearly two thousand
years of history have left us a wealth of
streets and buildings which tell the colourful story of England and its traditions.
In York you can become a part of the
past; viewing Roman remains at the
Yorkshire Museum, sampling the Viking
way of life at the Jorvik Viking Centre,
doing business at the 14thcentury Merchant Adventurers Hall or windowshopping in a typical Victorian street at
the Castle Museum.
Towering over everything else in the
city is the magnificent cathedral York
Minster — not just a marvellous work of
architecture but a busy working church.
Famous for its stained glass, the Minster
is wonderfully light and airy and from

the top of the tower you have fine views
over the city and the whole Vale of York.
But historic buildings, museums and
other reminders of the past are only part
of York’s attractions. The compact city
centre provides interesting shops of all
types and a thriving openair market
adds to the pleasure of browsing and
buying, the whole area is free of traffic
for most of the shopping day, Sunday included. There are parks which you will
share with squirrels, peacocks and the
friendly people of York and their visitors from all over the world.
York has restaurants for many tastes,
plus a lot of friendly cafe´s. As for pubs,
most of them serve good Yorkshire food
as well as the traditional drinks including locallybrewed ales.

A
YORK

B
LARNACA

Larnaca is the oldest town in Cyprus.
Its name is derived from the word “larnax” which means tomb or sarcophagus,
a great number of which are to be found
in the area.
Larnaca, from the time of its founding, lives and grows from its original location. Presentday Larnaca is built over
the ruins of the ancient citykingdom of
Kitium which, according to legend, was
founded by Kittim the grandson of Noah.
From the early dawn of history Larnaca attracted many visitors. Some came
as colonisers, others as peaceful traders,
like the Phoenicians, those mysterious
merchants from ancient Lebanon, and
others as invaders and conquerors like
the Persians, the Romans, the Turks and
finally, the British.

Moving swiftly through a fascinating
history to more modern times, by the
time of the British rule in Cyprus in 1878
Larnaca became the leading port and the
diplomatic capital of the island.
The commercial and shopping centre of
the town lies behind the promenade. Today the town offers a great variety of
goods to buy and take back home; jewellery, leather goods including jackets, handbags and leather shoes, as well as souvenirs
such as pottery, icons and famous lace.
Visitors are also well catered for with
a wide range of restaurants. Sun and
sand fans will be in their element here.
All along the coast of Larnaca are beautiful sandy beaches which provide safe
bathing for families while the shoreline
is dotted with modern luxurious hotels.

C
GLASGOW

Welcome to Glasgow, Scotland’s largest city. Glasgow with its fine buildings,
excellent shopping, beautiful museums
and art galleries attracts thousands of
visitors every year from every corner of
the globe.

The city is an ideal centre. There is
plenty to see and to do and it is within
easy reach of many other holiday spots.
Glasgow itself stands as a monument
to Victorian architects, yet modern day
planners have gently woven a twenty

UNIT  1

first century heart into this busy bustling friendly metropolis.
Visitors do not have to look far for evidence of more than 800 years of colourful
history. Glasgow Cathedral, dating in part
to the 12th century, contains the tomb of
St Mungo, the patron saint of Glasgow.
Glasgow University was founded in 1451
and is the fourth oldest in the United Kingdom. Glasgow’s civic buildings, the City
Chambers, dating from 1883, contain
priceless examples of Italian marble, mosaics and Venetian leaded glass. Situated

on George Square, the building is typical
of the fine Victorian heritage which can
be seen throughout Glasgow.
The city centre shops are a big attraction. Well known streets contain pedestrian precincts where shopping is a
pleasure.
There is a wide choice of entertainment
with theatres, ballet, opera, concert halls,
cinemas, restaurants, pubs and all kinds
of sport.
In fact Glasgow has something to suit
people of all tastes and ages.

D
DUBLIN

Dublin has unforgettable character
and undeniable charm. See it once and
you’ll want to come back. Not just to see
the sights — two great cathedrals, a famous university, a palatial castle, museums with unequalled collections of art
and archaeology, and countless other
pleasures such as a visit to the Guinness
brewery — but to soak up the atmosphere of its Georgian streets and ornate
oldfashioned pubs.
Rich farm country stretching away
north from the city is dotted with some of
Ireland’s most important historic sites.
You’ll find the ruins of great monasteries
and one of the most important remnants
of Neolithic civilisation in Europe — the
5,000 yearold Newgrange burial chamber.

Today Dublin is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city and Ireland’s cultural hot spot.
Take in a play at the Abbey Theatre,
walk in the steps of the many great
Dubliners, writers and dramatists from
Sheridan and Swift to George Bernard
Shaw, Oscar Wilde, James Joyce, and
many others. Their native city will inspire and delight you.
Dublin is a city of magnificent charm
and unique sights. You should spend a
few days wandering around to soak up
the atmosphere of this great city.
Dublin is famous for a massive celebration of St Patrick’s Day on March 17
which attracts about 40,000 spectators to
the spectacular twohour parade in
Dublin each year.

E
BIRMINGHAM

Birmingham is one of the world’s
great cities. It is the third most visited
city in Britain for visitors from overseas.
In the heart of England, its inventors,
industry and dynamism helped make
Britain great. Today, surrounded by reminders of its proud heritage, its people
and visitors enjoy a modern multicultural city, full of life, art, culture, and
the technologies of tomorrow.
Whether you’re visiting Birmingham
for business or pleasure, you will find it

a fascinating city. There are so many
things to do and places to visit there.
You won’t need to travel far to experience Britain’s past. Birmingham’s artistic heritage is available for all to enjoy.
You can take a trip to Cadbury World,
a fascinating multimedia experience
dedicated to the history of chocolate, or
discover the secrets of the deep at the
National Sealife Centre. Why not visit
Birmingham’s Art Gallery — home to

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the world’s finest collection of PreRaphaelite art.
It’s a pleasure just to stroll around Birmingham’s city centre. The pleasant
squares, adorned with many public works
of art, are always bustling with activity,
and there is a wide choice of sevenday
shopping – from modern malls to traditional markets.
Three of the country’s most prestigious venues for conferences and events

really help to make Birmingham a city
where the world meets.
Sport plays a big role in the life of
Britain. The city is host to many sports
clubs, associations and international
events. For a relaxing stroll, an afternoon with a family or just a break from
the bustle of the city Birmingham offers plenty of open spaces to choose
from, all especially accessible from the
city centre.

F
EDINBURGH

From the moment you arrive, Edinburgh’s stunning skyline and magnificent architecture are captivating. The
castle clings dramatically to its rock as
the ancient buildings of the Royal Mile
tumble down the spine of the hill to the
splendid Palace of the Holyrood house.
Across the green expanse of Princess
Street Gardens lies the graceful Georgian New Town waiting to be explored.
This is a historic setting – and yet in
Edinburgh you’ll find a friendly, modern, cosmopolitan city, where a warm
welcome and an unforgettable experience await all the year round.
Take your time on the historic Royal
Mile. Wander down alleyways which are
centuries old, many recalling a wonderful view, a pub to try or a museum to
visit. Take an evening stroll, and you’ll
often experience the drama of Edinburgh by floodlight. At every turn there
are things to discover: a theatre or concert to take in, art galleries and museums to explore and shops, cafe´s and restaurants to meet every taste. But most
of all you can savour the atmosphere of
one of the world’s great cities, as alive
today as ever.
Variety is the spice of Edinburgh’s
life. Within a quarter of a mile you can
leave the bustling centre for an enchanting riverside walk. The more you explore, the more this great city rewards
you. Every visitor will find their own Edinburgh. All that can be said with certainty is that they will never forget it.
In August Edinburgh becomes the cultural capital of the world attracting lots
of tourists who want to watch the venues of Edinburgh International Festival
of Music and Drama.

G
AMSTERDAM

Amsterdam is one of Europe’s great
cities. Amsterdam is a cosmopolitan centre with a fine way of life, a rich culture and its own style of humour. Amsterdam has history. Lots of it. The four
main canals at the heart of city life
haven’t changed much since the 17th century. Nor have the other 100 canals —
except that today they’re lined by stylish cafe´s where you’ll want to linger. But
the first thing to do in Amsterdam is get
on a boat. Gliding under the bridges,

you’ll really appreciate the tranquil
beauty of the city and its waterways.
There’s much more, too. You’ll find
worldclass museums with wonderful
works of art. Then there is the diamond
industry. Several diamond merchants
open their doors to visitors, offering a
fascinating glimpse of the craftsmen at
work and the chance to admire — and
buy — the finished products. And when
you’ve seen the small gems, you can see
the big ones: the magnificent historic

UNIT  1

1.
Match the words and their definitions.

1. browse
2. priceless

3. undeniable

4. available

5. fascinating

6. luxurious

7. sample

8. unequalled

9. thriving

10. bustle

11. metropolis

12. scenic

13. prestigious

14. spectacular

15. stroll

buildings of which Amsterdam has
many. Amsterdam’s architecture is really worth making time for.
Amsterdam is compact for a capital, so
it’s easy to enjoy it on foot. And a stroll
is the perfect way to soak up the atmosphere of special city neighbourhoods.

And if you are tired of sightseeing,
shopping and dining there’s always the
chance to relax and drink in the special
ambience of Amsterdam’s classic brown
bars. Named for their dark brown interior, they’re cosy, friendly, and full of
what the Dutch call Gezelligheid.

H
BERGEN

Bergen is a city surrounded by mountains, a real city but with old world
charm and atmosphere, wooden houses,
narrow alleyways, a busy harbour, and
a whiff of salty sea in the air. Bergen is
cosmopolitan, and rich in tradition and
history. It’s easy to see why those who
are far from their beloved city get so
homesick. Bergen is the gateway to the
worldfamous fjords and offers you a
wonderful combination of pulsating city
life and unforgettable scenic fjords. The
choice is yours. Visit the Fish Market and
enjoy fresh seafood, or stroll along the
quayside and soak up the atmosphere of
the old merchants’ quarter. Take the

cable car to Ulriken, where the view of
the city framed by sea, fjord and mountain is one of the most spectacular in
Norway.
Bergen hosts a multitude of international music and cultural events all year
round of which Bergen International
Festival in May is probably the bestknown. The city is home to one of the
world’s oldest symphony orchestras, as
well as theatres, dance companies and
revues. Visit Edward Grieg’s home to
hear his music where he composed it.
Museums, art collections, churches and
fascinating architecture are all certain to
capture your imagination.

a. is able to be used or can easily be
bought or found;
b. very successful;
c. very suddenly, excitingly and noticeably;
d. admired as one of the best and most
important;
e. easy to get to;
f. definitely true or certain;
g. extremely interesting;
h. be busy;
i.
very impressive and exciting;
j.
very beautiful;
k. to spend time looking at things in a
shop without buying anything and
without hurrying;
l.
surrounded by views of beautiful countryside;
m. to try something to see what it is like;
n. a slow relaxing walk;

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16.
tranquil

17.
captivating

18.
stunning

19.
accessible

20.
dramatically

2.
Use the word in brackets at the end of each sentence to form the word that
fits in the space in the same sentence.

1. The cave is only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by boat. (access)
2. The ability to motivate people is a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . asset. (price)
3. The bathroom was . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . with gold taps and a thick carpet. (luxury)
4. She looked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . different. (drama)
5. Let’s take the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . route home. (scenery)
6. I found the story about wild and lawless life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (fascinate)
7. The school’s success rate is . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . in the area. (equal)
8. His new show is a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . success. (spectacle)
9. His speech was . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . proof of what had happened. (deny)
10. Spanish tourist industry is . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . (thrive)

3.
Fill in the gaps with the words in bold from the reading passage.

1. Her . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . smile and beautiful looks always attract dozens of men.
2. Can I help you, madam, or are you just . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .?
3. You look absolutely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . in that dress.
4. I enjoy watching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . village scenes.
5. Margie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . round the room putting the things away.
6. Here is your chance to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . the delights of country life.
7. Our . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . around the park was really pleasant.
8. The university is trying to make more accommodation . . . . . . . . . . .  for students.
9. He got a very . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . job.
10. Tokyo is a very busy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.
Which form of transport — ship, plane, train, car, spaceship — do you associate the following words and phrases with?

quayside, spacecraft, runway, platform, check in, to sink, economy class, compartment, splashdown, express, terminal, voyage, orbit, charter flight, commute, motorway, seasick, hitchhike, departure lounge, gravity, traffic jam,
mission

5.
Choose one of the cities mentioned in Reading 1 which you would like to
visit and explain why. Tell the other students why you don’t like visiting any
of them.

6.
Be ready to make a report about the place you live. Use the words and phrases from Reading 1.

o. very attractive;
p. worth a very large amount of money;
q. pleasantly calm, quiet and peaceful;
r. a very large city that is the most important city in a country or area;
s. very comfortable, beautiful and expensive;
t.
better than any other.

UNIT  1

LISTENING

T1
Listen to a tourist agent advertising a trip to London. Put the sentences in
the correct order.

1. London is a city full of surprises.
2. London is an everchanging city.
3. London can offer something for everyone.
4. London is a great artistic and cultural centre.
5. London gives you an opportunity to do what you want to do.
6. London is one of the most exciting cities in the world.
7. London offers good catering facilities.
8. London is a shoppers’ paradise.
9. The Thames is closely connected with London’s history.

GRAMMAR SECTION

TENSES

Grammar Reference Section, page170

1.
Put the correct forms of the verbs in brackets.

A NEW HOUSE

I 00000 had (have) a letter from my sister yesterday. She 11111 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (live) in
Nigeria. In her letter, she 22222 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (say) that she 33333 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (come)
to England next year. If she 4 4 4 4 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (come) she 55555 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (get) a
surprise. We 66666 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . now 77777 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (live) in a beautiful new house
in the country. Work on it 88888 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (begin) before my sister 99999 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(leave). The house 10
10
10
10
10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (be completed) five months ago. In my letter I 11
11
11
11
11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (tell) her that she could stay with us. The house 12
12
12
12
12
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (have) many large rooms and there 13
13
13
13
13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (be) a lovely
garden. It 14
14
14
14
14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (be) a very modern house, so it 15
15
15
15
15 . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . (look)
strange to some people. It must be the only modern house in the district.

2.
Choose the right verb form.

1. She finished/had finished packing by 3 o’clock.
2. When my parents returned/had returned I showed them what I had done.
3. I’m glad to see you. I heard/have heard so much about you.
4. When she comes/will come ask her to phone Jane.
5. I’ll have been living/am living there for three years next month.
6. I hope you write/will write regularly.
7. In an hour I’ll fly/’ll be flying over the ocean.
8. It is raining/has been raining since morning.
9. Do you hear what I say/am saying?
10. I’ll do it if you help/will help me.