9. Путешествия и туризм (English (topics for exam 2 sem in PDF))

People began to travel many ages ago. The very first travellers were explorers whowent on trips to find wealth, fame or something else. Their journeys were verydangerous. Nowadays it is not so dangerous and it is much more convenient.Do you want to go somewhere? Hundreds of companies are there to help you.They will take care about your tickets and make all the reservations needed. Tourismbecame a very profitable business because people are ready to spend their money for thegreat opportunity to have a great time learning about new countries, going sightseeing,resting and enjoying themselves.You don't speak the language of the country you go to? There are interpreters thatwill help you.Modern life is impossible without travelling.

Why do people like travelling? Ithink, because adventure is necessary to us all. It keeps us from growing stale and old, itstimulates our imagination.There are various ways of travelling.The fastest way is of course by plane. With modern airlines one can travel in oneday any places he wants. Most airlines have at least two classes of travel: first class andeconomy class which is cheaper.Travelling by train is slower than by plane but it also has its advantages. One cansee the country travelling through and there are sleeping-cars which make even a longjourney enjoyable.Some people who are not sea-sick prefer to travel by sea. There are large liners,holiday ships and river boats on board of which you can book a cabin or visit differentcountries or ports of your own country.Many people like travelling by car. The advantage of this way is that you canmake your own time-table.No matter what means of travelling you choose, travelling is always fun.Those who live in the country like to find themselves in large cities with their shops,cinemas, crowds of people.

City-dwellers usually like a quiet holiday by the sea or in themountains with nothing to do but walking and bathing, lying in the sun.All means of travel have their advantages and disadvantages. And people choose oneaccording to their plans and destinations..