С. When I came to the hotel, they didn’t have a room for me because I hadn’t arrived on time. I went to another hotel where I could spend the night. The night was really hot and the air conditioning was broken. I couldn’t open the window because there was a very busy street outside and the noise was awful.
D. Next day I decided to go to see Paris. When I left the hotel I went straight to see the Eiffel Tower. Before I got there a man came to me and pulled out a gun. He took all the money I had on me.
E. It all started in the morning two months ago. I always wanted to see Paris, the cafes, the Eiffel Tower and Champs Elysees. So I bought a plane ticket to Paris and waited for the day of departure.
offer a wide range of activities — предлагать широкий выбор разных видов отдыха
remote places — отдаленные места
scenic routes — живописные маршруты
I like traveling because it broadens my outlook and helps me to understand other cultures. I think that I’m already an experienced traveler. I know that if you decide to travel, you should plan everything carefully. This year I decided to go to Britain. At first I went to a travel agency that helped us to arrange our journey. They arranged for us an accommodation in a hotel and booked us a return ticket. Then we packed our luggage and arrived at the airport. We stayed in a small hotel near London. It offered us a wide range of different activities: boating and canoeing, hiking and rafting and others. I prefer cycling because I like going to remote places and I am fond of scenic routes.
At the station facing the engine — лицом по направлению движения
back to the engine — спиной по направлению движения
see to — позаботиться о чем-то
whichever seat – любое место
Fred.: Well, here we are at last! When I get into the train, I feel that holidays have already begun. Have you got the tickets, Jan?
Jan.: Yes, here they are. I booked seats for you and me; trains are usually crowded at this time. We have numbers A 26 and A 30; two corner-seats in a non-smoker, one seat facing the engine, one back to the engine. Is that all right?
Fred.: That’s very good, Jan. I don’t like going a long journey in a smoker. May I sit facing the engine? Jan.: Of course! You can take whichever seat you like. As a matter of fact, I really prefer sitting with my back to the engine. Here’s our carriage and here’s our compartment. You can get into the train now.
Fred.: Lucy, won’t you come into the carriage with me? You will be warmer inside.
Lucy: Thanks, I will.
Jan: I’ll go and gee that our luggage has been put into the guard’s van, and I’ll book two seats in the restaurant car for lunch. I’ll get some newspapers at the bookstall and some chocolate on my way back. (He goes away.) Lucy.: Jan is a good fellow for getting things done, isn’t he?
Fred.: He is. I don’t know anyone better. I’m very glad he is coming with me. I know that I will have a very comfortable journey. Jan will see to everything — find the seats on the train, see that my luggage is all right, and get it through the customs. I won’t have to do anything at all except sit back and enjoy the journey.