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1. Who was the Orient Express invented by?

The Belgian engineer was one Georges Nagelmackers, the son of a prominent banker
with some investments in European railroads.

2. What is The Compagnie Internationale des Wagon Lits?

With funding from William and other investors, Georges founded the Compagnie
Internationale des Wagons-Lits in Paris, in 1876.

3. When did the Orient Express make its first trip?

The Orient Express made its debut on the 5th of June, 1883, leaving Paris twice
a week to reach its Eastern destination, Istanbul. 

4. What made the Orient Express so special?

To put it simply, the train was a living, rolling embodiment of the values of the Belle
Epoque, that idyllic period steeped in luxury, culture, and art that preceded the
carnage of World War I. It was the best hotel money could buy - on wheels! It
departed from the capital of the Belle Epoque, Paris,
and traveled to Istanbul, one of the most exotic destinations rich Europeans could
imagine the gateway between Europe and Asia. 

5. When did the first trip to Istanbul take place?

The Orient Express made its debut on the 5th of June, 1883, leaving Paris twice
a week to reach its Eastern destination, Istanbul. 

6. What were the ticket prices?

Even without the premium, ticket prices were quite steep: in today’s money, a standard
fare came at $1,954 USD. To put this into context: one ticket cost one quarter of the
average annual wages of a French citizen by the end of the 19th Century.

7. What was the promotional tactic to increase ticket sales like?

8. Was the Orient Express a non-stop train? Did people have to change trains

on their way?

Express could not catch a break it seems, and the following year passengers had to be
quarantined on board due to a cholera epidemic. 

9. What is another name of the train?

The Train of Kings,’ but it was also the ‘Train of Presidents’ in one infamous
case, causing the resignation of one such President.

10. What happened on the train in 1891 and the following year?

In 1891, the train was assaulted by a band of brigands who took five hostages and
extorted 120,000 Pounds from the other passengers.
11. What time is considered to be The Golden Age of the Orient Express?

The Golden Age The inter-war years are considered to be the Golden Age of the Orient
Express, as the services and routes offered by the Wagons-Lits company boomed before
war was reignited. From 1919 to 1921.

12. What is considered to be the most popular (and arguably) “classic” itinerary

of the Orient Express?

This last itinerary eventually became the most popular, and arguably the ‘classic’ Orient
Express experience. What may have contributed to its success, was international politics.

13. What happened in 1931?

In the 1930s, as we will see later. The Golden Age, though, could not go on forever, as
very soon Europe would be divided again. 

14. How was the Orient Express celebrated in fiction?

the Orient Express was celebrated in fiction, especially for its thrilling potential.

15. When was the very last trip of the Orient Express?

In 1952, a Romanian student claimed to have committed the murder for a “foreign
organization,”but his confession was not considered credible. A U.S. investigation lasting
10 years eventually had to admit that the case could not be resolved. Between 1951 and
1953, the Simplon Orient Express was suspended when Bulgaria completely blocked its
travel, due to conflicts with neighboring countries.

Task 17 Match the words on the left with their definitions on

the right. Complete the sentences with these words.
1. Travel b a) to cause sb or sth to move
from one place to another
2. Transfer c b) to go from one place to another
3. transport a c) take goods, people etc. from one
place to another in a vehicle

1. My father usually travel to

work by car. 2.The goods were
trasported to the
United States.
3. Mr Black got transfer to Bristol and he is moving there next
week.

4. Arrive d d) arrive at a place

 5. Get e e) to get closer to sb or sth (in place or time)
6. Come I f) get to a place at the end of a journey
7. Approach h g) to start to be seen or suddenly be seen
8. Appear g h) to get, to arrive at
9. reach f i) to move to, towards or into a
place (where the speaker is)

4. It took us a long time to get to the airport

but we appeared in time for
the check-in.
5. The ocean liner reach on the horizon and within two
hours it had approach the port.
6. Will you come to see me off at the railway station?
7. We arrived at the village late at night.
Task 20 Study the following collocations and expressions. Give their
Ukrainian equivalents.
off-road use- позашляхове використання

all the time- весь час

around-the-world for fun – навколо світу заради захоплення

with the help of – з допомогою

to call by name -називатися

on time - вчасно

tend to do- прагнути щось робити

draw a carriage- тягнути карету

pull a sledge- тягнути сани

developing countries- країни що розвиваються

developed countries - розвинені країни

beat the feeling- відбивати почуття

the poorest of poor -найбідніші

to top up

- доповнити
Task 21 Read the sentences and match the underlined phrases
(definitions) with the collocations and expressions from Task 20.
1. A three-wheeler is designed specially to operate away from
public roads. (off-road use) 2. Airline delays and unreliable
quality are an ongoing problem, though still even extremely
 poor people (the poorest of poor) may travel throughout the
country. 3. Students are pretty happy about getting to study and
travel at the same time (good for the resume and in order to
amuse oneself and not for any more serious purpose) (beat the
feeling). 4. All the competitive autostop enthusiasts and
interested individuals may join 1000 hours in various parts of
Earth.( around-the-world for fun )5. Even though I've reached
the station punctually (on time), the train was late. 6. Possibility
to make up to the full ( to top up) account for person.

Phrasal Verbs

Task 22. Use the following phrasal verbs pull, take, get together
with a proper preposition (or without) choosing the possible mode
of transportation from the table. Give the definition and create
your own sentences.

Phrasal Prepositions Modes of transportation

verb
Pull away, in, on, off, over, out LAND Train, tram, trolleybus,
bus, car (taxi), sledges,
rickshaw, dog breeds
Take up, after, in, on, off, AIR Plane, space shuttle,
down, back, over, by, to, glider, hot air balloon
away, around, to…from
Get up, by, away, across, WATER Ship, boat, vessel, ferry,
along, canoe/kayak, gondola,
down (to), in, off, on, out, yacht
over, through, out of, back

A place at the side of a road where vehicles can stop and where it is

sometimes possible to buy food and drinks – PULL- IN (bus, car, taxi, sledges,
rickshaw). Tourist can have a stop at pull-in place.

If a vehicle pulls over, it moves to the side of the road and stops. – PULL OVER (bus,

car (taxi), sledges,
rickshaw, dog breeds).
Just  pull  over here, and I'll get out and  walk  the  rest of the way.
 If a vehicle pulls out, it starts moving onto a road or onto a different part of
the road. –PULL OUT- (bus, car (taxi), sledges,
rickshaw, dog breeds).
A car pulled right out in front of me.

If an aircraft, bird, or insect takes off, it leaves the ground and begins to fly.- TAKE
OFF (Plane, spaceshuttle, glider, hot air balloo).
The plane took off at 8.30 a.m.

To walk through a building or visit a place with someone, showing them the most
interesting or important parts. – TAKE AROUND
You will be taken around the museum by one of the guides.

To go somewhere to have a holiday, often because you need to rest.- GET

AWAY (
Train, tram, trolleybus,
bus, car (taxi), sledges,
rickshaw, dog breeds
Plane, space shuttle,
glider, hot air balloon, ship,
boat)

I just need to get away for a few days.

If a train or other vehicle gets in at a particular time, that is when it arrives. –

GET IN- (bus, car, taxi, sledges, rickshaw, plane, space shuttle, glider, hot air
balloon)
What time is the plane expected to get in?

To leave a place, usually in order to start a journey. – GET OFF- all means of

transporation
If we can get off by seven o'clock, the roads will be clearer.
To leave a closed vehicle. –GET OUT- (Train, tram, trolleybus, bus, car (taxi)
I'll get out when you stop at the traffic lights.

To return to a place after you have been somewhere else.-GET BACK-

If you get back in time, you can come with us.
When we got back to the hotel, Ann had already left.

Task 23 Revise tips for reading for specific information. Read the
article about the man who has spent three years travelling the
world for free on container ships. Correct the false statements
below.

1. It‘s better not to ask Mr Pederson about the advantages and

disadvantages of travelling the world by cargo vessel. F
And for advice on the pros and cons of such a venture, there's no
one better than 37-year-old Dane Torbjørn C. Pedersen, known as
Thor.

2. According to Mr Pedersenб if one is a millionaire, he/she

does not need to cross borders to meet new people and make
friends. F
One does not need to be a millionaire to cross borders, meet new
people and make friends,‖ according to Mr Pedersen.

3. Extra expenses included local transportation, eating local

food and staying with local people. F
I do have additional costs like repairs, vaccines, internet,
insurance, medical checkups, nature parks, national museums,
replacement of electronics, online promotions of social media and
a fiancée who visits from time to time. With the additional
expenses, the total costs double,‖ he added.

4. Begging a stay on board a container ship involves a lot of work. T

5. He slept on a kitchen floor because all the cabins have been
comparable with the worst mid-range hotel rooms. F
I've slept on a kitchen floor of a very unclean boat, but the worst cabins have been
comparable with mid-range hotel rooms
6. The best luxurious accommodation was on board the ship
which was 10 years old. F
I was on board the ship which was 10 years old but still the bed was good, the walls were
clean, the shower and toilet worked - I couldn't complain at all,‖ he said.
7. Mr Pedersen could see how poor the world is. F
…how poorly the world is represented through media.
8. Travelling on board the ship which charged him, $15 (£12) a
day for meals and accommodation and $60 (£49) for insurance
was very cheap. T
9. Companies that offer passenger accommodation cater for at
least a dozen passengers. T
10. Сargo vessels taking passengers on board always provide
them with such facilities as swimming pools and gyms. F
Some have small swimming pools and gyms, and dinner at the captain‘s table is the norm.