8A Grammar
After verb „tend“ we use …
To + infinitive
Give definition to these words: a bruise, a blister, a rash
A bruise is an injury appearing as an area of discoloured skin on the body.
A blister is a small bubble on the skin filled with serum.
A rash is an area of irritated or swollen skin.
What are 7 ways to travel?
Which tense is used to talk about future plans or arrangements? Give 3 examples
the present continuous
They're going on holiday next week. We aren't going to school next week. Where are they going this weekend?
Explain the meaning of these words: picturesque, breathtaking, overcrowded
picturesque-visually attractive, especially in a quaint or charming way.
breathtaking-astonishing or awe-inspiring in quality, so as to take one's breath away.
overcrowded-containing too many people or things
Name the words after which we use infinitive without „to“.
had better, needn‘t, would rather
Tell the difference between words “cold” and “flu”.
they're caused by completely different viruses. The flu is worse than the common cold, and symptoms are typically more intense and begin more abruptly. Colds are usually milder than flu
What are the 3 main types of tourism?
domestic tourism, inbound tourism, and outbound tourism.
1) She is so disillusioned with her course that she's due to leave/on the point of leaving university.
2) Do you eat/ Will you be eating in the hotel restaurant tonight?
1) She is so disillusioned with her course that on the point of leaving university.
2) Will you be eating in the hotel restaurant tonight?
What does a hitchhiker meaning?
a person who travels by asking for free rides in other people's cars, by standing at the side of the road and trying to get passing cars to stop.
„I would like to have seen the Eiffel Tower”.
Explain why we use perfect infinitive there.
We use perfect infinitive after “would like”, “would love”, “would hate” to talk about an earlier action.
In example, this person was in Paris, but he didn’t see it.
Tell the difference between “stroke” and “heart attack”.
In a heart attack, the blood flow to your heart is suddenly blocked. A stroke occurs because of a sudden interruption of blood flow in your brain.
What is the meaning of domestic tourism?
Domestic tourism means visits within a country by visitors who are residents of that country
When do we use "be about to + infinitive" and "be due to + infinitive"?
We use be about to + infinitive to say that something is going to happen very soon.
be due to + infinitive can be used to say that something is arranged or expected at a certain time.
Replace the phrases in italics
1) Some of our coastal areas have been totally changed for the worse by over development.
2) We wanted to rent a quiet cottage away from where people normally go.
3) Don't bother going into that shop; all of the souvenirs are very cheap and badly made.
1) spoilt
2) off the beaten track
3) tacky
What we use after expressions “it”, “there”? Give examples.
Gerund.
It’s no use worrying; It’s no good talking to my dad.
What “an osteopathy “ is?
Osteopathy is a way of detecting, treating and preventing health problems by moving, stretching and massaging a person's muscles and joints.
What types of travelers are there? Describe each of them.
Hippie at heart; Pampered princess; Action addict; Culture vulture; Lazy cruiser; Beach bum; City slicker; Happy camper
What expression is to most common way to express future plans and intentions and to imply that a decision has been made?
be going to
Translate these words.
Jetlag, Endorse, Keepsake, Insurance, Wanderlust
Jetlag-Плохое самочувствие из-за смены часового пояса ; Endorse-Одобрить, поставить визу; Keepsake-Памятная вещь ; Insurance-Страхование; Wanderlust-Страсть к путешествиям
We use .. or … to describe actions which are done to the subject. Give examples.
A passive gerund, a passive infinitive.
She hates being told.
My car needs to be serviced.
Complete these similes and tell the meaning of them:
As stubborn as a …
As deaf as a …
As blind as a …
As light as a …
“As stubborn as a mule” - Extremely obstinate
“As deaf as a post” - having very bad hearing.
“As blind as a bat” - having very bad eyesight.
“As light as a feather” - extremely light
What is the difference between inbound and outbound tourism?
Inbound tourism, involving non-residents traveling in the given country. Outbound tourism, involving residents traveling in another country.
Complete the 2nd sentences so that it means the same as the 1st using the given words
1) We expect the flight to land in about 10 minutes.(due) The flight ... 10 minutes
2) The managing director is about to retire.(point) The managing director is...
3) The play is going to start very soon.(about) The play ...
1) The flight is due to land in about 10 minutes
2) The managing director is on the point of retiring
3) The play is about to start
Explain the meaning of these idioms. Make sentences
Hustle and bustle, Hit the road, Live out of a suitcase, Travel broadens the mind.
Hustle and bustle - To have many activities, used to describe a crowded and modern place.
Hit the road - To leave or start a journey.
Live out of a suitcase - To stay in several places for only a short time, with only enough belongings to put in a suitcase.
Travel broadens the mind - To know more about the world, understand more about culture and have more life experience.