Elmer is a college student from Kansas, USA. Eight days ago he went on his trip to Europe. It is the first time he has travelled abroad alone

UNIT 14

PRESENT PERFECt

I. LISTENING AND READING

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ELMER CALLS HOME

Elmer is a college student from Kansas, USA. Eight days ago he went on his trip to Europe. It is the first time he has travelled abroad alone.

Elmer: Hello, Mom? Is that you?

Mrs. Colt: Oh, Elmer, yes. How are you?

Elmer: I’m fine. I’ve just arrived in Prague, Mom.

Mrs. Colt: You haven’t sent us any postcards yet.

Elmer: Yes, I have. I’ve sent one from every city.

Mrs. Colt: Have you been to Paris yet, Elmer?

Elmer: Yes, I have.

Mrs. Colt: Have you been to Vienna yet?

Elmer: No, I haven’t. We are going to Vienna tomorrow.

Mrs. Colt: Elmer! Are you still there?

Elmer: Yes, Mom.

Mrs. Colt: How many countries have you seen so far?

Elmer: Well, it is the eighth day, so I’ve already seen eight countries.

Mrs. Colt: Have you spent much money?

Elmer: Well, uh, yes, Mom. I’ve bought a lot of souvenirs, and I want to buy some more.Can you send me a thousand dollars?

Mrs. Colt: All right, Elmer. Elmer, are you listening to me?

Elmer: Sure, Mom.

Mrs. Colt: Have you taken many pictures, Elmer?

Elmer: Yes, I’ve taken hundreds of pictures.

Mrs. Colt: Have you made any new friends yet?

Elmer: Oh, yes, Mom. There’s a girl from Texas on the tour. She’s become my best friend.

Mrs. Colt: Elmer! Elmer! Are you still there?

PROPER NAMES

Prague [pr ɑː ɡ] Прага

Paris [ˈpærɪs] Париж

Vienna [vi ˈ enə] Вена

Texas [teksəs] Техас

II. VOCABULARY

1. abroad [ əˈbrɔːd]	за границей, за границу
to travel abroad	путешествовать за границу
2. to send postcards [send ˈpəʊstˌkɑːdz ]	посылать открытки
3. to buy souvenirs [baɪ ˌsuːvəˈnɪəz ]	покупать сувениры
She has spent all her money on souvenirs.	Она потратила все свои деньги на сувениры.
4. to take pictures [teɪk ˈpɪktʃəz]	фотографировать, делать фото
He has taken pictures of some famous sights.	Он сфотографировал знаменитые достопримечательности.
5. to make friends [meɪk frendz]	подружиться, завести друзей
He has made friends with many new people.	Он завел много новых друзей.
6. tour [tʊə]	тур
to make a tour of smth	совершить тур, поездку по ч-л
to tour smth	совершать тур, поездку по ч-л
to tour Europe	совершить тур по Европе
7. itinerary [aɪˈtɪnərəri]	маршрут
to plan the itinerary	планировать маршрут
8. travel agent [ˈtrævəl ˈeɪdʒənt]	агент бюро путешествий
I’ve just seen my travel agent.	Я только что встречался с агентом бюро путешестивий.
9. travel insurance [ˈtrævəl ɪnˈʃʊərəns]	туристическая страховка
to get travel insurance	получить туристическую страховку
10. hotel reservation [həʊˈtel ˌrezəˈveɪʃn]	бронирование номера в отеле
to make hotel reservation	забронировать номер в отеле
11. to pay for smth [peɪ fə]	платить за ч-л
to pay for the plane ticket	платить за авиабилет
12. pack [pæk]	паковать
to pack a suitcase [ˈsuːtˌkeɪs]	паковать чемодан

III. COMPREHENSION CHECK

1. Answer the questions:

1. Where is Elmer now?

2. Has he sent any postcards to his family?

3. Has Elmer been to Paris and Vienna so far?

4. How many countries has he seen?

5. How long has he been on tour?

6. Has Elmer spent much money? What has he bought?

7. How many pictures has he taken?

8. Has he made any new friends?

9. And what about you? Have you ever travelled to Europe?

10. Have you ever sent a postcard?

11. Have you ever spent much money on a trip?

12. Have you ever taken pictures on a trip?

13. Have you ever made friends on a trip?