Starlight 10 Translator's Corner Module 1

I.A

Car, train, plane, motorbike, scooter, boat, bus, bicycle, ship, taxi, come out of, take, go by car, drive, delay, miss, jam, get in a jam, break down, possibility, fame, reputation, agreement, distance, remote, steering wheel.

I.B.

March, slip, crawl, wander, creep, stagger, trip.

II.

Pick up speed, take on weight, gain experience, win a competition, get freedom, get in a car, get on a train, on the bus, go by bike, miss a chance, bad habit, break down on the way, gain fame or renown, come to an agreement, enjoy smth, fix a problem, get into traffic jam, delay takeoff, catch the bus, means of transport.

III.

1. The car is the most common means of transport in many countries where good roads have been built.

2. Travelling by plane takes a lot less time than on a train.

3. The flight was delayed because of the bad weather conditions at the airport of arrival.

4. This road racer will gain world fame after several victories in a row and is going to be a champion.

5. The air company has not agreed to change the cost of airplane tickets for their flights, although they suffered financial losses.

6. This driver has a bad habit of talking on the mobile while driving, although this is strongly forbidden by the road rules.

7. We were late because the car had broken down on the way and we had been looking for a garage for quite a long time.

8. The bus was overcrowded at the rush hour and I was not able to get on it with all my languages.I had no choice just to take a taxi.

9. There is nothing better than riding a bike on the forest paths, especially if the bike is made for it.

10. This car brand has a very good reputation owing to its reliability and safety.

11. I can’t get rid of my bad habit to speed up on the highway and they had fined me several times already.

12. In the long run my family have come to an agreement on which car to buy for our summer journeys and soon we’ll set out on a trip.

IV.

1)

-Have you ever travelled by air?

-Yes, many times.

-Where did you go?

-To the Black Sea with my parents.

2)

–Our flight seems to be delayed.

-Let’s take a look at the departure board.

-Yes, indeed! The flight is delayed for 1 hour.

-No problem. We can have coffee and take a walk around the airport.

3)

-What do you think about riding a motorbike?

-I think it’s OK. You?

-I prefer to go by car.

-No wonder. In the rainy weather the car is better.

4)

-I am sick and tired of jams on the roads.

-So am I, but nothing can be done about it.

-I know a faster short cut from here without road jams.

-Why haven’t you told me about it before?

5)

-Do you know that I have won a bicycle race?

-Really? My congratulations!

-Thanks! Do you ride a bicycle?

-Sometimes, but I do not take part in races.

V.

Out of all means of transport I like to walk most of all.No doubt, a good car can give you much joy, and going by bike is also good for health. By travelling on foot lets you get everywhere on time and see a lot.I never miss a chance to hike in the country and to see the most picturesque places of my region.Going on foot is an excellent exersice and it helps me to avoid putting on extra weight.Besides I do not care about traffic jams and do not worry that something is going to break down on the way.All I need is sports shoes, light clothes and an umbrella in case it rains.Sometimes I take a train or a bus to get to a remote lake or other picturesque places. There I walk with my camera and take pictures to remember the trip.