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Talking about theme parks, we most often think of "Disneyland" or "Disney World". You can also imagine parks like Universal Studios, Epcot Center or Cedar Fair Parks. Roller coasters and hot dogs are almost the top things to expect in a theme park. Of course, not all amusement parks have a carousel, but it is best to choose places that the whole family can appreciate.

When creating theme parks, some people thought that merry-go-rounds and hodogs were unnecessary. So they created these weird parks that made our list of the strangest theme parks in the world. There are a huge number of parks that were not included in this list, but should have been. Their construction is not over yet. Among them is the "Alien Apex Resort", which (you guessed it) is located in Roswell, New Mexico. Currently under construction in New York City is the Nintendo Amusement Park, where visitors can dress up as Super Mario Brothers' Mario and jump while tied to a bungee. Moreover, there are rumors that "Napoleonland" will open in France in 2017, so we can say for sure that this list will soon be replenished with "strange" theme parks.

10. Memory Village, Haiti

Ron & Carla Bluntschli, an American couple who have lived in Haiti for over 20 years, wanted to build a themed one to recreate what their ancestors had endured. In this theme park, visitors could see what it was like to be a slave. In the park, visitors would be pretend to be kidnapped and forced to walk across a painted area representing the Atlantic Ocean. Unfortunately (or perhaps fortunately) the park was never built, despite the couple starting to raise money for a quirky theme park. Nevertheless, apparently there were people who thought it was a good idea and Carl Guerrier created “ virtual tour”So that people could see what the park would be like.

If the "Village of Memory" were still built, then people could be "slaves for a day", they would be brutally tortured and beaten. Don't you think that such a proposal does not sound like the most The best way spend your vacation?

9. Park "Diggerland", New Jersey, USA


Have you ever wondered what it's like to drive an excavator, drive an SUV, or knock down pins with an excavator bucket? How about a ride in the excavator's cabin, being lifted 15 meters into the air? Diggerland is a theme park in New Jersey where you can taste it all for less than $ 30 a day. This theme park first appeared in Europe, but gained such popularity that Americans also wanted to apply the idea to themselves. The whole theme park is designed as a construction area and kids can drive small versions Vehicle... They have merchandise you can buy online, as well as a camera that feeds Doug and Dozer's kids in a designated area of ​​the park.

8. Crocosaurus Cove, Australia


Have you ever wondered what it is like to swim with crocodiles? Have you ever dreamed of getting into a cage and trying to fend off these creatures that could eat you if you got too close? Now is your chance! Park "Crocodile's Bay" is located in Australia and in it you can swim with crocodiles while in the "death cage". You (you can still take a friend, there is enough space for this) can climb into a glass container, in which you will be lowered into a pool teeming with crocodiles. Visitors can watch the feeding of the animals while in the container. The video, which can be viewed on the company's website, shows that people can also swim in a diving suit with an animal, while the crocodile is tied up so you don't get hurt.

7. "Survival Drama" (Išgyvenimo Drama), Lithuania


If you are obsessed with history and would like to know what it was like under Soviet rule in the 1980s, then this is the place for you. For as little as $ 200 or so, you can “relax” in a 5 meter dugout, where security guards tell you what to do every minute you spend there. Survival Drama is located in Lithuania, and is a "theme park" that is made from a real bunker that was used in the days when Russia was still considered the USSR.

During your 2.5 hour visit, you will leave everything at the door, including your mobile phone, and your requests for help will not be listened to. They still offer you worn-out "Soviet coats" (which is a must) and make you watch television programs thirty years ago. Gas masks are also included in the program and are free of charge. At the end of your visit, you will receive a glass of vodka to wash away the unpleasant residue (or maybe so that you forget about all this).

6. Dutch Village, Michigan, USA


Despite the fact that this theme park is not as scary or unusual as a Russian bunker with real security guards, "Gollandskaya Derevnya" still deserves a place on this list. This is one of those places that has crossed all boundaries in its quest to "remind of the past." According to the information available on their website, "Dutch Village" is "a step back to the Netherlands more than 100 years ago", with the park staff wearing appropriate clothing, wooden shoes and so on.

Children can walk a goat, slide down a slide made in the form of a huge wooden shoe, or ride a Ferris wheel that looks like a huge windmill. Adults also have fun. Older visitors can see what it was like to be accused of witchcraft by stepping on the real "witches' scales" which are 200 years old. Dutch Village offers fun for the whole family.

5. The Holy Land Experience, Florida, USA


For those interested in what inspired the Bible, Florida has a place dedicated to people like you. A “visit to the Holy Land” is exactly what the name suggests, a visit to a site similar to what the “Holy Land” was like in the days when Jesus was alive. You can visit the Garden of Eden, sign up for a bus tour of the Village of Bethlehem, or watch a play at the House of Judea. Considering the fact that bells ring every hour at the Bethlehem Bell Tower, which supposedly imitates the Church of the Nativity in Israel, you can see and feel what it was like to live the day Jesus was born. ... Tickets sell for $ 50 for adults, so Visiting the Holy Land is clearly not the same as it was in Jerusalem.

4. "Country of Angry Birds" ( Angry Birds Land), Finland


Despite the fact that the popularity of the game "Angry Birds" is gradually waning and is no longer the same as it was a few years ago in the United States, many countries around the world still see it as a great way to make money. There have been parks around the world dedicated to the game, but Finland has had an entire theme park as a tribute to these colorful birds. The park has many attractions that look like characters from the game and even has a large playground with slides and swings. Everything in Angry Birds Land has the same colors as the birds in the game. There are even several swings for children to ride.

3. Amusement Park Shijingshan (Shijingshan Amusement Park), China


If you live in China and can't get to the United States to watch Mickey Mouse, just go to Shijingshan Amusement Park. It may not be a weird theme park, but it's all about "copyright infringement." Even the park's slogan reads: "Disney is too far, come to Shijingshan!" The Chinese government first opened the park in 1986 with a castle at the front door that closely resembled Cinderella's castle in Disney theme parks. It was only in 2007 that someone really noticed the characters (for example, Hello Kitty from Japan or Mickey Mouse), who were frolicking in the territory of Shijingshan, and a lawsuit was filed against the park.

2. Park "Amora", London, England


When they mention London, people usually think of rock stars, Big Ben or the Queen of England. We don't often associate sensual theme parks or sex with it, but that's exactly what Amora has been for just over a year. In 2007, a sex park opened in London, which lasted until April 2008. It was not officially stated whether it was for people aged 21 and older, but most likely it was not intended for children. Amora, which hosted interactive events, workshops and parties and even had a boutique, was the place many came to learn about sex and enjoy learning. It is not known why it was closed (although you can probably guess), however, according to a London newspaper, the park is planned to be revived for excursions.

1. "Wang Saen Suk - Hell Park", Thailand


In the US, you can go to the Visit the Holy Land theme park, but Thailand has gone further and created a theme park called Wang Saen Suk, or Hell Park. If you ever visit this country, be sure to take your children to see what it feels like to be damned forever and ever for what they can do. Walking through the woods in a quaint little village, they will see statues of people hanged, tortured and beaten. There is even a statue of a man who is being devoured alive by hellhounds, with blood splattered in all directions. Chances are, your kids will behave very well upon seeing these nightmarish creatures and will cry all the way home.

Who didn’t want to be transported from boring everyday life to a fairy-tale world, forgetting about various problems and remembering a carefree childhood? Such an opportunity will be presented to everyone who chooses theme parks for their vacation.

Today, the entertainment industry is very developed and allows everyone to fulfill their innermost dreams and enjoy a relaxing pastime. Of course, the most famous theme park is Disneyland, but in our article we will consider no less interesting corners in which everyone would like to be.

Fun corners for the whole family

Theme parks are very popular and the number of people visiting them is record high. Many of them dream of being not only children waiting for a miracle, but also their parents. Entertainment corners take care of the interests of visitors, trying to attract them as much as possible. Created more than 40 years ago, the theme parks of Europe offer many attractions, but each of them has its own flavor.

Europa-park, Germany

The main feature of the Europa-park located in Germany is that thematic zones are divided by country - visitors are presented with their miniature copies. The German organizers have not forgotten about Russia either, and now our country is represented by wooden huts located next to the reduced Mir station and the Lada autodrome.

The largest park can be called real spa vacation as the creators of exciting attractions not only took care of them, but also built luxury hotels near the park. In the entertainment center with the tallest roller coasters, you can ride a steamboat, explore the wonderful world of the Vikings, walk through the intricate jungle and even feel like a brave navigator facing the storm. A considerable number of cafes located here will satisfy your hunger with delicious national dishes.

Efteling Park, Holland

Amusing theme parks, photos of which are presented in this article, have been receiving visitors for a long time. Park "Efteling", located in Holland, is known for the fact that the creators of the future Disneyland in Paris came here for a consultation about their brainchild.

The theme of the oldest entertainment since 1952 is dedicated to the famous heroes of ancient fairy tales, but over time it has turned into a modern entertainment resort, similar to Disneyland, but with its own infrastructure.

Its entertaining part will delight all the children of the world, because it contains attractions based on the famous fairy tales of G. H. Andersen, the brothers Grimm and C. Perot. The most recent mystical structure is the Flying Dutchman, which allows you to make a water journey with incredible descents and ascents.

Hobbiton, New Zealand

Speaking about the theme parks of the world, one cannot fail to mention the amazing village in New Zealand, nicknamed the tourist Mecca of all Tolkien fans, who created a fantastic world of small and hospitable people. Hobbiton, rebuilt specifically for the Lord of the Rings scenes, was not destroyed after filming ended, turning the miniature houses and caves into a real theme park.

The tourist attraction now hosts exciting excursions along the Frodo and Sam route, and tourists happily climb into a round burrow dug in a hill to feel like a real hobbit. Drowning in bright colors and bright greenery, the fabulous paradise turned out to be a wonderful reality, which even those who have not read about Tolkien's courageous heroes dream of visiting.

Vulcania, France

French theme parks are extremely interesting for the whole family, and the most unusual science project was created in 2002.

All entertainment in the huge complex is divided into categories: here they offer 4D films about the origin and destructive power of volcanoes for viewing, there is also an interesting exposition, from which tourists will learn a lot, and mobile attractions with eruption simulators and lava-filled tunnels will not leave anyone indifferent.

Visitors will descend into the crater to a depth of 35 meters, find themselves in the epicenter of an earthquake and take a walk near, that is, make an incredible journey to where access is closed in real life conditions of a dangerous natural phenomenon.

Siam Park, Canary Islands

Water theme parks are always impressive in scope and exciting attractions. And if they are located in an exotic location, then there will be no end to visitors wishing to enjoy the warm waters and picturesque landscapes. The largest water park in Europe, built on the island of Tenerife just 8 years ago, has already gained incredible popularity among tourists from all over the world.

It is called the most impressive water theme park, and for good reason! On the territory of 185 thousand square meters, everyone can tickle their nerves on high-speed slides as high as a ten-story building and splash in three-meter waves. For lovers quiet rest a wonderful view will open on the picturesque beach, from which it is so pleasant to observe the turquoise surface of the ocean.

The most unusual theme parks in the world: list

Original entertainment complexes are suitable for those who are tired of everyday life and want to experience new emotions.

The theme parks of the world surprise not only with enchanting entertainment, there are also those, after visiting which you want to leave as soon as possible and forget what you saw.

• Hell Park, Thailand. A small village will become a real nightmare for all travelers who decide to look here in order to experience not the most pleasant emotions. It is better not to take children to this gloomy park, in which huge statues of people hanged and subjected to various tortures rise.

The top ten projects look like this:

1.1. Legal regulation tourist activities

Tourism at the present stage of development plays an increasingly prominent role in the economy. Tourism, like any kind of activity, requires clear legal regulation and management. Regulation of tourism issues occurs both at the state and international levels. In the Russian Federation, the main legal act regulating tourist activity is the Federal Law "On the Basics of Tourist Activity in the Russian Federation" dated October 4, 1996.

In this law, tourism is recognized as one of the priority sectors of the economy of the Russian Federation. Since tourism in our country is closely related to sports, many issues on the regulation of tourist activities are reflected in the federal law "On physical culture and sports in the Russian Federation" dated January 13, 1999. Tourism is a part of culture, therefore, the Law of the Russian Federation "Fundamentals of the Legislation of the Russian Federation on Culture" dated October 9, 1992 is directly related to tourism issues. The government of the Russian Federation constantly addresses tourism and sports issues. On January 25, 2001, the "Regulations on the State Committee of the Russian Federation for Physical Culture, Sports and Tourism"

This provision reversed the previous provision of April 27, 1995. In accordance with this Regulation, the State Committee of the Russian Federation for Physical Culture, Sports and Tourism (Goskomsport of Russia) is the federal executive body that carries out cross-sectoral coordination and functional regulation in the field of tourism.

Every tourist is a consumer of goods and services. Therefore, the Federal Law "On Protection of Consumer Rights" of February 7, 1992 is directly related to travelers. The rights of tourists are also protected by the Constitution of the Russian Federation and the Civil Code of the Russian Federation.

In international law, the main normative act regulating tourism is the "Party of Tourism", adopted by the World Tourism Organization in 1985. One of the first official bodies dealing with tourism at the international level was the Conference of Experts on Statistics of the League of Nations, convened in 1937. In 1975 the World Tourism Organization was established.

In order to facilitate interaction with various travel companies and eliminate the possibility of ambiguous interpretation of tourism terms, an official glossary of international tourism terms has been developed. And in the UK, the basic concepts that are recommended to be used in working with clients or in transactions between tourist organizations and by tourism organizers and travel agents, are enshrined in the Tour Operators Code.

An important document for the development of the tourism sector in the Russian Federation is the Federal Law "On the Basics of Tourist Activity in the Russian Federation". The law formulates the basic concepts related to tourism activities.

The state recognizes tourism as one of the priority sectors of the Russian economy, provides support and protection Russian tourists, tour operators, travel agents and their associations.

The main goals of state regulation of tourist activities are:

Ensuring the right of citizens to rest, freedom of movement and other rights when traveling;

Security environment;

Creation of conditions for activities aimed at the upbringing, education and health improvement of tourists;

The development of the tourism industry that meets the needs of citizens when traveling, the creation of new jobs, an increase in the income of the state and citizens of the Russian Federation, the development of international contacts, the preservation of tourist display objects, the rational use of natural and cultural heritage.

The priority directions of state regulation of tourist activity, according to the law "On the Basics of Tourist Activity", are the support and development of domestic, inbound, social and amateur tourism.

1.2. The Role of Theme Parks in the Development of World Tourism

The popularity of theme parks as holiday destinations will increase every year. The European entertainment market is quite developed. The history of amusement parks dates back to medieval Europe, where the Gardens of Pleasure opened on the outskirts of the main cities in the spring. The European market is divided into two types of parks, those that have evolved over the years and those that have been specially conceived and built as theme parks. Nowadays, entertainment has become a global industry with huge, rapidly growing revenues. Theme parks occupy a special place in this industry.

The idea of ​​theme parks originated in Europe at the end of the 19th century. At the World Exhibition in Brussels, for the first time, an attraction corner (from the French Attraction - "attraction") appeared - a carousel, a Ferris wheel. A little later, the world's first literary-based attraction appeared in Paris - "From a Cannon to the Moon". Visitors one by one climbed into the cramped "spacecraft", they were enveloped in smoke, and then a lunar landscape appeared behind the window. Together with the carousels located in the neighborhood, it became known as Luna Park. The modern embodiment of the idea of ​​a theme park is a park created in the Netherlands in 1952 based on European fairy tales. Amusement centers, organized in the form of a theme park, are developing in the USA, France, Spain, the Netherlands, Denmark, Germany, Great Britain, Japan, China, Australia.

The popularity of theme parks is growing. Over 90 million people visit US parks annually, and revenues reach almost $ 3 billion. European theme parks receive about 60 million visitors a year (revenues - $ 1.8 billion). During the year, European Disneyland receives twice as many visitors as the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower. If earlier tourist products were mainly non-specialized, with the same characteristics intended for mass tourism, now and in the future the tourist product should not only be diversified, but also correspond to the development trend of tourist demand, which is aimed at short-term multiple stays of travelers during the year. To this end, in many countries, new concepts are being created to attract tourists. Here, a significant role is played by the use of theme parks as a tourist product of domestic and international tourism. For example, each of the Disneyland parks existing in the world (in the states of California and Florida in the USA, in Japan and France) receives 1 million guests per year in a short period of time. This number of guests represents 10% of the total American international tourist flow. The nature of the theme park business is directly related to the income and leisure of the average person. Consequently, we see that most theme parks grow very quickly during the economic boom with the growth of income and population needs. Among the main secrets of the success of theme parks, the use of high technologies should be highlighted: computer systems for controlling light, sound and animation effects, thanks to which visitors experience thrills and get especially vivid impressions.

Through the systematic updating of attractions and entertainment programs theme parks form a regular clientele and support large tourist flows.

1.2.1. The essence of the concept "theme park"

The theme parks in the work include artificially created educational and entertainment parks, all structures of which are united by certain or related themes. They differ from other parks in concept, organizational and management structure, principles of organization and are a separate direction in the development of parks and tourism for the purpose of recreation and entertainment.

The development of theme parks in the world today is a complex process, both in terms of the evolution of the parks themselves and related entertainment, and shifts in their distribution. Their influence on the formation of tourist flows and recreational areas affects the employment of the population, the rate of economic growth, the diffusion of innovations, etc. Compared to traditional amusement parks, theme parks use Newest technologies, are intended for visitors of all ages, perform different functions: cognitive, entertaining, adaptive, compensatory, etc. Currently, theme parks are undergoing diversification and integration processes, with the latter prevailing.

The concept of theme parks is based on some main theme around which all the attractions are built. The park's central theme runs through rides, restaurants, shopping and live shows. Each park should have its own regular guests. Consequently, the key to the success of the park should be to create conditions under which guests, leaving the park, would like to return to it again.

Theme parks come in several categories:

1. Cultural and historical - they correspond to a specific theme that is associated with one or several historical events (Disneyland, the Asian Village Park in Singapore, the Asterix Park in France, and others).

2. National natural scientific and educational are reservations with unique natural sites(waterfalls, canyons, picturesque landscapes, islands, etc.).

3. Aquariums, dolphinariums are parks specializing in collecting, keeping, studying and demonstrating representatives of the aquatic environment.

4. Zoos are special scientific and educational institutions designed to keep wild animals in captivity (or semi-free state) in order to demonstrate to the public, study, preserve and reproduce.

5. Amusement parks are amusement parks of various types. Every major city has similar amusement parks.

6. Water parks - water entertainment complexes. Combine exciting water attractions, practicing traditional sports (tennis, bowling, billiards), visiting bars and cafes. There are about 30 water parks in Russia, open and closed, in many cities.

7. Industrial - use the cognitive and entertaining interest of visitors by transforming the technological process into an attraction.

The participation of tourists in production processes is an important element of entertainment for young people and older people.

1.2.2. The history of the emergence of amusement parks

Fairs in medieval Europe (for example, St. Bartholomew's, founded in 1543 in London) were one of the sources of the birth of modern amusement parks. Since the Elizabethan era, fairs have become centers of fun pastime for people with entertainment, food, games. They have become the natural birthplace of various forms of fun entertainment.

The world's oldest (and still operating) amusement park, Bakken, near Copenhagen, opened in 1583. The most famous of London's Vauxhall Gardens was founded in 1661. The Prater Park in Vienna opened in 1766. Founded in 1843, the Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen are another example of a leisure park that has been successfully operating to this day. On the territory of these parks there were shops, entertainment was provided, demonstrative fireworks and some "rides for riding", something like a modern roller coaster, were shown.

The World Exhibitions have played a huge role in the history of amusement parks. The first such exhibition was held in 1851 in the Crystal Palace in London, specially built for this purpose. One of the largest in history was the World's Fair in Chicago (1893). It is regarded as the forerunner of modern amusement parks. To make the exhibition profitable, the developers allocated a separate entertainment area called Midway Plaisance, which included various attractions, arcade and gambling games, and show programs. The rides of the World's Fair in Chicago caught the imagination and began to be copied in amusement parks around the world, in particular the Ferris wheel, an invariable attribute of amusement parks. The amusement rides at the World's Fair are the forerunner of modern amusement parks.

The Ferris wheel appeared in Paris in 1889. Gustave Eiffel built the famous tower. Four years later, the Ferris Wheel became the adornment of the Chicago Exposition and was considered an engineering marvel of the time: two 42-meter-high steel supports held a wheel structure connected by an axle, almost 14 meters long - the largest forged steel part at the time. 36 wooden booths were designed to accommodate 2,160 people. Since that time, the Ferris wheel has become an important attribute of amusement parks.

Roller coaster (roller coaster). Who would have thought that descents from artificially created ice slides will become the prototype of the many roller coasters today. Taking advantage of the long Russian winter and the character of the Russian people, entrepreneurs erected tall wooden structures (roller coasters) in the central squares of the cities and sold tickets for exciting slopes to everyone.

The roller coasters were artificially created hills of ice. A wooden inclined device for sledging usually did not exceed a height of 24 m. The steep inclined plane was covered with a layer of ice 5 cm or more thick. Descending down a slippery steep hill with an angle of inclination of 50 °, the sled picked up great speed. To complicate the descent, some of the slides were built with small bumps at the end of the ice descent.

The first roller coaster is believed to have been built by L.A. Thompson on the Coney Island Peninsula, New York, in June 1884. The popular new attraction brought the inventor hundreds of dollars a day. Over the next four years, he built about 50 more similar structures throughout America and Europe. The inventions of the "father of roller coasters" were a resounding success and forever changed the face of amusement parks.

By the early 1900s, hundreds of amusement parks were operating in the United States and Canada. The American "Gilded Age" was, in fact, the "golden age" of amusement parks, which reigned until the late 1920s. Amusement parks on the Coney Island Peninsula in New York have become very popular. It has become a testing ground for many new attractions and is considered the Mecca of American amusement parks. At the time, Coney Island was the most famous entertainment destination in the United States. In 1876, it was visited by two million tourists.

Hotels were built to meet the needs of visitors. The first carousel was installed in the 1870s, the first roller coaster in 1884. Opened in 1895, the Sea Lion Amusement Park was one of the first to charge admission fees in addition to selling tickets for attractions. Coney Island became the epitome of American amusement parks at the time.

At the beginning of the 20th century, a new type of entertainment gained popularity - tram parks. They were created, as a rule, by the owners of tram companies, or with their direct participation. The benefit in this case was mutually beneficial: the parks received additional customers, and the tram companies - passengers. The development of the automotive industry has created more opportunities to meet the needs of people for recreation. Various sources report the existence of 1,500 to 2,000 amusement parks in the United States in 1919. The 1920s, known as the "Golden Age" of roller coasters, were a decade of unbridled roller coaster construction.

The Great Depression and World War II that began in 1929 caused tremendous damage to the development of the fledgling entertainment industry. According to the US Census Bureau, the number of amusement parks in 1930 fluctuated between 1800-2000, in 1935 it dropped to 303 and reached its lowest level (245) in 1939.

During the war, a significant number of urban dwellers moved to the suburbs, television became a source of new entertainment, and people went on vacation to amusement parks less and less.
By the early 1950s, factors such as the urban crisis, the rise in crime, and even the abolition of segregation led to a change in the structure of leisure time. Point, Ohio, has managed to get through tough times despite a number of challenges. In the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s, many parks adhered to a "No Back Entry" policy and did not serve the black minority, even under threat of closure due to low attendance. A number of US amusement parks could survive if they welcomed everyone.

Recreation area, in which all the attractions, buildings, landscape of the territory, etc. based on or refer to one specific "theme" fall under the category of theme parks. The theme parks create an ideal world for their visitors, allowing them to forget about the daily routine. The parks are perfectly clean and new attractions are added all the time to keep people coming back.

A theme park is either based on one central theme, or is divided into several theme areas, lands, or Major entertainment venues such as Walt Disney World in Florida (USA) have several different theme parks within their boundaries.

Blackgang Chine, founded in 1843 by entrepreneur Alexander Dabell on the Isle of Wight in Great Britain, is considered the oldest existing theme park in the world.

Knott Berry Farm has evolved from a traditional amusement park to a theme park. In the 1920s, Walter Knott and his family were selling berries at an ordinary kiosk along the road. The successful business allowed to build a cafe on the site of the kiosk. For several years, people have been queuing up for lunch, sometimes for several hours. To somehow entertain people in line, Walter Knott built a ghost town in 1940, moving buildings from the abandoned cities of California and Arizona. In 1968, Knott fenced off the farm and began charging entrance fees for the first time. Knott Berry Farm is considered America's first theme park.

Disneyland opened at a time when the amusement park industry was going through a difficult period of its development. Many of the old, traditional amusement parks have ceased operations, while others were close to closing. Some traditional parks have taken advantage of the Disneyland experience and managed to avoid bankruptcy.

In 1971, the Walt Disney World Resort opened in Orlando, which is still the largest theme park in the world, including the Magic Kingdom (1971), Epcot (1982), Disney Studios in Hollywood (1989 ) and Disney's Animal World (1998). Central Florida, and most notably Orlando, has the largest number of theme parks of any place in the world.

Many theme parks have experienced tremendous hardships due to the 1973 Arab oil embargo. A number of projects for the construction of new theme parks have been postponed due to the crisis in the oil market.

Tours still provide an opportunity to get acquainted with the Studio's set, but stunt demonstrations and other high-tech attractions are not comparable in popularity to the traditional study tour of the Studio, which once served as the main attraction for visiting Universal Studios Hollywood.

Modern amusement parks are trying to meet the needs of their aging regular customers... Kennywood created a zone called Lost Kennywood in 1995 with classic attractions popular during the early 20th century. In 2001, Disney opened a new Disney California Adventure theme park with Paradise Pier, a recreated version of a traditional amusement park of yesteryear. Over the past few years, a new type of theme park has emerged, in which roller coasters are replaced by shows, such as Médinat Alzahra in Tunisia or Puy du Fou in France (the last second most visited park after Disneyland Paris). An aging U.S. population and a protracted economic recession are forcing Disney and its competitors to seek their fortune in emerging tourism markets such as the Middle East or China. The Walt Disney Company accounts for about half of the profits of the entire amusement park industry in the United States.

1.2.3. Signs and classification of amusement parks

An amusement park (amusement park, theme park) is a collective term describing a number of attractions and other types of entertainment in one area. An amusement park differs from ordinary parks in that it is intended specifically for the entertainment of people, mainly adults, teenagers and children.

An amusement park can be either closed (that is, it can be indoors) or open (that is, it can be a natural area).

The amusement park market can be segmented on several grounds:

The size of the parks; - the specifics of the parks' activities (targeting different audiences, the presence of the theme of the park, the way the facility is located, etc.)

If we talk about the classification of amusement parks, then it all depends on what criterion will be taken as a basis. So, for example, if we take the area of ​​the territory and the number of attractions as the basis for the classification, then we can distinguish 5 groups of parks that exist in Russia today:

1. Attractions - "loners" (trampolines and similar "near-beach" entertainment). This type of parks is the most numerous market segment and is especially common in resort towns south of Russia;

2. A mobile amusement park. Its advantages include mobility and the absence of costs for landscaping. The disadvantage is the dependence on the city administration, from which he receives permission for his activities, as well as the cost of transporting equipment from city to city;

3. A park for a small town. These parks are designed to fill the entertainment vacuum in a small city. To create it, 1 hectare of land and 5–8 attractions are enough. The disadvantage of such a park is that its further development is limited by the size of the city and the size of the population;

4. Classic stationary park. Such parks are typical for cities with a population of 200-500 thousand people. To set up a park, 2–4 hectares of land and 15–25 attractions are enough, but costs are required to create the park's infrastructure (engineering networks, landscaping, construction of a cafe, etc.);

5. Large park. Currently, this is the smallest category of parks in Russia. To create it, an area of ​​10 hectares or more with a modern amusement zone is required, artificial lake, forest park, etc. The need to develop large areas makes such projects too expensive, so there are very few such parks in Russia and their construction is a matter of the future.

1.3. Analysis of the development of parks in Russia at the present stage

The Government of the Russian Federation focuses on the need to form and develop a culture of communication among the younger generation.

In the Federal Target Program "Culture of Russia (2012-2018)"

The concept of the development of education in the field of culture and art in the Russian Federation for 2008-2015 (Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of 08.09.2010 No. 702) emphasizes that the education system is designed to ensure the historical continuity of generations, preservation, dissemination and development national culture, fostering a respectful attitude towards the historical and cultural heritage of the peoples of Russia, etc.

An important role in this will be played, etc. trends of a new park culture. This will means the creation of a new multifunctional space where you can gain strength, take a break from everyday worries, just spend time with family and friends. So, for example, a garden and park area performs several functions - it is a promenade area, a park of culture and recreation, on the one hand; on the other hand, it has a purely practical function, being a parking lot.

The founder of the Marshall Capital Partners investment fund K. Malofeev, the French company Puy du Fou International SAS and the government of the Republic of Crimea signed a protocol on the creation of the largest theme park in Crimea, which will be dedicated to the history of Russia and the Black Sea region. This is reported in the materials following the signing of the protocol.

K. Malofeev and Puy du Fou International created a joint project PuyduFou-Tsargrad for the development of thematic historical amusement parks in Russia. Within the framework of this joint project on the territory of about 300 hectares, about 18 billion rubles will be invested.

Now a similar park will be built in Crimea. It is assumed that the design and construction of the theme park will last until 2019 inclusive. The total volume of private investments in the park with an area of ​​60 hectares will be at least 4 billion rubles. No budget funding is provided, while the Republic of Crimea will assist in choosing a site for the park, developing the project and connecting it to utilities.

It is planned to "create an atmosphere of different historical periods" in the park. Visitors will learn about the origins of the culture of Russia and Crimea, will witness significant events, will be able to take part in show performances that recreate historical facts and ancient legends. All buildings, landscapes, historical episodes will be reproduced according to archival documents, including chronicles.

And in the Domodedovo district near Moscow, the world's leading thematic entertainment and educational park "Russia" is being created. It is planned that the project will take about 12 years to complete. A detailed study is now underway, and the final version of the project will most likely be presented by the end of 2014. However, it is already known that the park will be divided into three thematic zones, and a resort tourist area for a long rest. One of the interesting concepts of the project will be the Legends of Russia park. Its concept has the same foundation as the world famous Puy du Fou theme park in France. Here, for the audience, the most important episodes of Russian history will be played, such as the Battle of the Ice, the Battle of Kulikovo and other important events in the history of the country.

Several theme park projects of a similar scale are already being implemented in Russia. Thus, in the Southern Administrative District of Moscow on the territory of the industrial zone in the Nagatinskaya floodplain, it is planned to create a specialized children's entertainment park "Disneyland" with an area of ​​250 thousand square meters. m. As previously reported by the editors of RBC-Real Estate, the American DreamWorks Animation and the Russian commercial real estate developer Regions Group of Companies are planning to build Disneyland in Russian cities in the future. The Russian developer, under an exclusive agreement with an American studio, will build three entertainment complexes in Moscow, St. Petersburg and Yekaterinburg.

Dreamworks theme parks, dedicated to Shrek and the heroes of "Madagascar" will appear in the Moscow region, St. Petersburg and Yekaterinburg. First Entertainment Center- DreamWorks - will open in St. Petersburg in 2015. The Russian company GK Regions will build parks. The project involves the construction of DreamWorks, the first indoor theme parks in Russia and the largest in Europe. So far, it is planned to build three such parks - in St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg and Moscow.

Each park will be part of a single complex, which will also include a shopping and entertainment center, a multifunctional cinema and concert hall, a multiplex with an IMAX hall, a hotel, a garden and park area with a theme park of sculptures, reservoirs, and fountains. There will also be a single parking lot on the territory of the complex.

DreamWorks Indoor Theme Park will have its own unique features that make it unlike any other theme park. DreamWorks cartoons will be used both in the exterior and interior of the park.

Inside, the park will be divided into several themed zones, each of which will be dedicated to your favorite DreamWorks cartoons, such as Shrek, Madagascar, How to Train Your Dragon and Kung Fu Panda.

Each of these zones will recreate the atmosphere of cartoons - with the help of immersion in the space of heroes, unique attractions, themed cafes and impressive show programs. Thus, guests will be able to feel themselves in the world of their favorite cartoons.

All objects of the multifunctional complex will be united by a garden and park walking area, which will form the natural surroundings of the buildings. On the territory of this space will be located a theme park of sculptures, reservoirs, fountains, as well as special children's areas.

Innovation will also be inherent in attractions that will meet all safety and operating standards.

The average Russian's entertainment spending is about 10% of total income. The entertainment market is one of the fastest growing markets in the world. Its total volume is estimated at $ 24 billion as of 2012. The market is ready for a new concept of family entertainment - theme parks.

This is confirmed by the success of the amusement park at the All-Russian Exhibition Center, Divo Ostrova on Krestovsky Island in St. Petersburg.

For reference: about 4/5 of Moscow residents participate in cultural life with varying degrees of intensity. Of all cultural institutions, the most popular among Muscovites are parks, cinemas and theaters - more than half of the city's residents visit them.

As you can see, the level of activity in terms of entertainment and recreation among Russians is quite high. Accordingly, you can be sure that the market is ready for new projects that have proven themselves in different parts of the world.

If we talk about the purchasing power of Russians, then our parks are being built in cities with a high standard of living, comparable to world capitals, in which such projects are successfully developing.

1.1. 3.1. Analysis of the infrastructure of the Central Park of Culture and Leisure in Kurgan

The Central Park of Culture and Rest in Kurgan was founded in 1969. It is located on an island formed by the old woman Tobola Bitevka. The Kurgan children's railway runs through the park; a climbing wall and a stadium for beach sports (the only one in the Ural Federal District) was built, as well as a huge number of monuments and sculptural compositions in the park.

Every year, starting from August 18, 1979, the Central Park of Culture and Leisure is one of the main venues for the City Day celebration.

Currently, the creation of conditions for the organization of meaningful leisure for all categories of citizens on the territory of the Central Park of Culture and Leisure is carried out by the Central Park of Culture and Leisure MUP.

Park facilities: stadium for beach sports; the fountain; fountain "Mermaid"; sculpture "Mermaids"; sculpture "Neptune"; decorative composition "Old Russian Warriors"; obelisk of Victory; a memorial plate in honor of the meeting of the paratroopers; a memorial plate about the Trans-Ural paratroopers who did not return from the Second World War; a memorial plaque in honor of the opening of the HAPPY Alley; Alley "HAPPY"; lovers' bridge; water; scene; police post, Kurgan children's railway.

Activities of the children's railway:

Professional orientation of children for study and work in educational institutions and at railway transport enterprises.

Creation of optimal conditions for the development of children's cognitive and creative abilities.

Implementation of educational programs for the development of the child's personality.

Children's railway stations:

Pionerskaya - located in the northeastern part of the Central Park of Culture and Leisure. A station and two high landing platforms have been erected at the station.

Zvezdochka - located in the southeastern part of the Shevelevka microdistrict. It has a high landing platform, an apron with a polycarbonate canopy.

There are 31 attractions in the park, among them: a Ferris wheel; carousel; flying ship; Vanka-vstanka; safari; little engine Krokh and others.

The park offers the following services: provision of a court as a football field; provision of a court as an ice rink; sports equipment rental; climbing wall; equestrian sports complex; a cafe.

Conclusion on the first chapter

Chapter 1 of this work outlines the main features of the development of theme parks in the world. It is noted that the main feature of the development of theme parks in the world is the creation of networks of parks on a global scale.

Theme parks are a relatively young and dynamically developing sector of the economy, which, with competent and far-sighted planning, can generate considerable income.

The rapid growth of tourism in the world is causing an active expansion of the supply tourist services In all countries. The rise in living standards and competition in the tourist offer are giving rise to more and more varied services.

Amusement parks play an important role in the dynamic leisure and entertainment industry.

Despite the growing competition from other entertainment facilities, parks occupy a solid position, since their main advantages are outdoor activities, the ability to communicate with nature without leaving the city, and the organization of mass recreation for people of all ages.

Large capacity of parks, financial accessibility and, of course, the opportunity to have fun on rides that can only be found in such a number in the park.

Various types of parks are developed in Russia. At present, 102 state nature reserves, 42 national parks and 70 state nature reserves of federal significance operate on its territory, occupying in general 2.7% of the entire territory of the country.

In accordance with the Concept, by 2020, it is planned to create 11 reserves, 20 national parks and 3 federal reserves in Russia. Among them is the Kurgan National Park, the creation of which is scheduled for 2015. Presumably, the national park will consist of several sites (clusters) with a total area of ​​about 50 thousand hectares, covering the most valuable and unique landscapes, popular recreation areas in the Kurtamysh and Zverinogolovsky districts of our region. The creation of the park will contribute to the preservation of natural complexes, rare and endangered flora and fauna, the development of ecological tourism and environmental education.

10.2. Theme parks

Theme parks occupy a special place in the global entertainment industry. The idea of ​​theme parks originated in Europe and was implemented in the form of pleasure parks, which existed in many European capitals at the end of the 19th century: Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Prater Park in Vienna, etc. The modern model of theme parks also first appeared in Europe, although Walt Disney is usually considered its creator. According to sophisticated data, in 1952, three years before the opening of Disneyland, De Efteling Corporation built a park based on European fairy tales in the south-west of the Netherlands. However, on the old continent, theme parks developed slowly, on a modest scale. They experienced a true heyday in the United States in the mid-50s, when traditional leisure parks fell into decay. Over time, a fundamentally different concept of organizing leisure activities has been formed, which has been brought to life in theme parks. The park is based on a fascinating theme. It develops in amusement rides and performances, all auxiliary park services are subordinate to it.

As conceived by the builders, the theme park is a center for family recreation and entertainment, which largely determines the choice of the theme itself. In order to unite people of different ages and, first of all, to attract the adult population, it should be not only entertaining, but also informational and cognitive in nature.

Parks can be created around a wide variety of topics: history, culture, geography, sports, etc. Some of them are entirely devoted to one topic, others touch on different topics, for example, King's Island Park in Ohio (it is divided into six thematic zones: River city, Wild Animals, International Street). Another example is California's Great America Park, a family-friendly center with 100 acres of Hometown Square, Yukon Territory, Yankee Harbor, Village Fair, and New Orleans.

Permanent exhibitions at Disneyland tell about the history of America and the cultures of different nations. You can get acquainted with the underwater world, its inhabitants and watch a colorful show with the participation of sea animals in the Sea World Park in San Diego. It also possesses valuable scientific data on the behavior and intelligence of dolphins, killer whales, and seals obtained during their training.

From general information, offered to the attention of visitors during excursions in the park, these institutions of the entertainment industry have moved on to organizing a full-fledged educational process. Theme parks provide large funding for education. They create specialized schools with them, open training programs, invite teachers to conduct classes, and publish educational books. The range of educational programs is wide enough. Some of them are designed for young children, others - for older children and adults. The topics of the programs are very diverse. For example, Disney World offers from curly bush courses to a series of seminars on management theory and practice.

Besides the original concept, theme parks have a number of other advantages over traditional amusement parks. Theme parks are located outside the city. It is estimated that they must be within a two-hour reach for profitable operation.

Thus, the oldest US theme park "Disney Land" was built 60 km southeast of Los Angeles. The largest theme park in Europe "Euro-Disneyland" is located 30 km from Paris. The "land of mummies-trolls" in Finland is located 20 km from the city of Turku.

Most of the theme parks were built among potted green fields. Land is cheaper here than in the city, so many theme parks take up large areas. Thus, 12 thousand hectares have been allocated for Disney World, and a railway with five stations has been laid around the European Disneyland. In addition, outside the city, park creators have wide freedom to implement their ideas. They are not constrained by all sorts of restrictions, in particular, they should not take into account the prevailing architectural style, etc. They do not have to demolish anything to build attractions, which are often striking in their size and colorful design.

Among the main secrets of the success of theme parks, the use of high technology should be highlighted. Disneyland and Disney World are pioneers in ride technology. They were the first to switch to computerized control systems for light, sound and animation effects, which provide visitors with a thrill and a particularly vivid experience. Today, Disneyland invites visitors to the park to make a space journey. Another American theme park, Universal Studios Hollywood, is the only place on earth where you can become the protagonist of some exciting action movie or thriller. For example, take part in fantastic 3D adventures in Terminator, visit the horror world of Hitchcock, or defeat the giant shark from the movie Jaws. In the park "Boogie Gardens" (near Orlando) there are "roller coasters" of the latest modifications (with a turn of 360 degrees), belonging to the highest level of complexity. The American theme park "Sea World" has opened the "Journey to Antarctica" attraction, which combines the latest laser technology and holographic special effects with a roller coaster ride.

In order for the interest in the theme park not to disappear over the years, it is necessary to periodically update the attractions. Their service life is usually 3-4 years. The Disneyland Magic Eye repertoire is regularly updated. The latest super show makes extensive use of stereoscopic advances in combination with theatrical special effects such as a moving floor that moves in accordance with the plot of the film. The high competitiveness of theme parks is achieved as a result of a competent pricing policy. Unlike previous leisure facilities, they have introduced unified entrance tickets, the price of which includes a package of services - a visit to the park, meals, etc.

Disneyland went even further, offering a new type of tickets - Flax Passport (flexible passport), providing more opportunities for visitors to the park. Its owners can visit Disneyland for 5 days in a row, and enter the park 1.5 hours earlier than the official opening time. In addition, a flexible passport allows you to visit the beaches and swimming pools of Southern California at no additional cost.

Theme parks have revised not only the payment system, but also its size. A correctly set price is the key to success. It should not be underestimated or, on the contrary, overestimated.

For example, Euro Disneyland, Paris, opened in 1993, suffered annual losses and was forced to change its financial policy (lower prices for entrance tickets and accommodation in park hotels). As a result, the number of visitors increased by 21% and reached a record high. Parks' revenues come from ticket sales (170% of receipts), food, souvenirs and toys. A huge number of souvenirs with the symbols of the park are sold in the parks.

The theme parks could stay on the market and succeed thanks to a competent marketing policy, the main features of which are:

Combination of variety and simplicity in the offer of services;
- stability and high quality of service;
- creation of a qualified management team;
- ensuring cleanliness and order.

There are currently over 600 theme parks in the United States alone. Florida became the capital of the Land of Dreams. This state is home to the best theme parks not only in America, but throughout the world: Disney World and Universal Studios. They have repeatedly received prestigious awards in the world tourism business.

In Europe, about 20 large theme parks have been built, in addition to numerous water parks. The most famous of them receive from 2 to 10 million visitors a year. Some of the most popular French parks include Euro Disneyland, Futuroscope for movie lovers, Vamble France and Asterix. Spain is proud of its PortAventura theme park, which, after eight years of design, was opened for the 1995 summer tourist season. The park became the second largest in Europe after Euro Disneyland. The park covers an area of ​​115 hectares and has 30 attractions, 30 restaurants and café-bars, 22 shops and a spacious parking area for 6 thousand cars and 260 buses. Park guests move through five thematic zones: "Mediterranean", "Polynesia", "China", "Mexico", "Wild West". Theme parks in Germany, Denmark, and the Netherlands are very popular. In Great Britain there is "Sega World", "Legoland Windsor".

Theme parks have also rapidly burst into the region of East, Southeast Asia and Oceania. They have also become an integral part of the tourism industry here. The most famous "Dreamland" in Asia is located in Japan, not far from Tokyo.

There are a large number of amusement parks and water parks in Russia. However, the theme park industry is still in its infancy.

Free time + Workbook

Ex. 1 Match phrases 1-11 with pictures A-K - Match phrases 1-11 with pictures A-K.

1-B. go to a funfair - go to attractions
2-D. go to the seaside - go to the sea
3-K. go to a restaurant - go to a restaurant
4-F. go to a football match - go to a football match
5-H. go to a volleyball match - go to a volleyball match
6-A. go out with friends - go out with friends
7-C. have a picnic - go to a picnic
8-J. go for a walk - go for a walk
9-G. go to a disco - go to a disco
10-E. have a party - have a party
11-I. visit relatives - to visit relatives

Ex. 3 Listen to Richard and Sarah discussing theme parks. Who loves theme parks? Who hates them? What theme park is mentioned in the conversation? - Listen to Richard and Sarah discussing theme parks. Who Loves Theme Parks? Who hates them? Which theme park is mentioned in the conversation?
Sarah loves theme parks.
Richard hates theme parks.
In their conversation they mentioned Alton Towers.
Listen to the conversation again and say who (Richard or Sarah) express the following opinions. - Listen to the conversation again and tell me who (Richard or Sarah) are expressing the following opinions.

Richard 1. Theme parks are very expensive. - Theme parks are very expensive.
Sarah 2. The rides in theme parks are very exciting. - Trips to theme parks are very exciting.
Sarah 3. I enjoyed my visit to Alton Towers. - I enjoyed visiting the Alton Towers.
Richard 4. The food in theme parks is awful. - Food in theme parks is terrible.
Sarah 5. Theme parks are safe for children who are not with their parents. - Theme parks are safe for children who are not with their parents.
Richard 6. I prefer going for a walk in the country to going to a theme park. - I prefer to go for a walk in the village, rather than the theme park.

Ex. 4. Do you like or hate theme parks? In pairs discuss it using Richard’s and Sarah’s arguments and adding arguments of your own. - Do you love or hate theme parks? In pairs, discuss this using the arguments of Richard and Sarah and adding your own arguments.

Ex. 5 Work in pairs. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Richard. Do you think the letter is formal or informal? Read the letter and analyze its structure. Find in the letter the following parts. - Work in pairs. You received a letter from your English pen pal, Richard. Do you think the letter is formal or informal? Read the letter and analyze its structure. Find the following parts in the letter.

A-1 address - address
B-2 date - date
С-3 salutation - treatment
D-4 first paragraph with greeting
E-5 main paragraph - main paragraph
F-6 paragraph with questions - paragraph with questions
G-7 final phrase - last phrase
H-8 closing (signing off) - end of conversation
I-9 signature - signature

(3) Dear ...
(4) Thanks for your letter. It's nice to hear from you again. I enjoyed your story about the trip to Suzdal with your class.
(5) You’ve asked me about my free time. Last Sunday I went to Alton Towers with my parents and my younger brother. Alton Towers is a theme park with a lot of rides and other amusements. You can also call it a funfair. I hate theme parks. I prefer going for a walk in the country to going to a theme park. For a start, theme parks are very expensive. Another thing is that the food in theme parks is awful! Last but not least, I don’t think theme parks are very safe.
(6) Have you ever been to a theme park, or a funfair? Are there many theme parks in your region? What do you think about theme parks?
(7) Looking forward to your letter.
(8) Bye,
(9) Richard

(1) London, UK
(2) January 20, 2015
(3) Dear ...
(4) Thank you for your letter. Nice to hear from you again. I enjoyed your story about a trip to Suzdal with a class.
(5) You asked me about my free time. Last Sunday I went to the Alton Towers with my parents and younger brother. Alton Towers is a theme park with many attractions and other entertainment. You can also call it an amusement fair. I hate theme parks. I would rather go for a walk in the village than go to the theme park. For starters, theme parks are very expensive. The next thing is that the food in the theme parks is terrible! Last but not least, I don't think theme parks are very safe.
(6) Have you ever been to theme parks or amusement parks? Are there many theme parks in your area? What do you think about theme parks?
(7) We look forward to your letter.
(8) Goodbye,
(9) Richard

Read the sentences explaining the rules of writing informal letters and look at the letter again. Complete the sentences with the words from the box. There are some new words, try to guess their meaning and then look them up in the Vocabulary at the end of the Student's book. - Read the sentences explaining the rules for writing informal letters and look at the letter again. Complete the sentences with words from the box. There are new words, try to guess their meaning, and then look up them in the dictionary at the end of the textbook.

right
short
3. Write the date
left
5. On the next line
6. In the main paragraph, answer
7. You may ask
nice \ polite

10. Write your name

Ex. 6 Write a letter to Richard answering his questions. Remember the stricter of an informal letter and the rules of its writing. - Write a letter to Richard, answering his questions. Remember the accuracy of the informal letter and the rules for writing it.

Ex. 7 Robert and Nevita are planning a Sunday trip. - Robert and Nevita are planning a Sunday trip.
Listen to the conversation without looking at the text and answer the following questions: Listen to the conversation without looking at the text and answer the following questions:

Where are the friends going? - Where are the friends going?

What are they going to do there? - What are they going to do there?

Rachel: Hello, Nevita. - Hi, Nevita.
Nevita: Hi, Rachel. Would you like to come to Alton Towers with us on Sunday? - Hi Rachel. Would you like to come to the Alton Tires with us on Sunday?
Rachel: Yes, I'd love to. - Yes, I would like to.
Robert: We’re going to have a picnic there. “We're going to have a picnic there.
Rachel: Great. - Great.
Nevita: Ah, here's Trevor. Good morning, Trevor. “Ah, here’s Trevor. Good morning, Trevor.
Trevor: Hi, Nevita. - Hi, Nevita.
Nevita: Would you like to come to Alton Towers with us on Sunday? "Would you like to come to the Alton Tires with us on Sunday?"
Trevor: Er… No, thanks. - Uh ... No thanks.
Robert: Why not, Trevor? - Why not, Trevor?
Trevor: I've got to visit my gran on Sunday. - I have to visit my grandmother on Sunday.
Nevita: Oh, dear. - Oh my God.
Robert: Yes, it's a pity. We’re going to have a picnic there. - Yes, it is a pity. We're going to have a picnic there.
Nevita: Yes. I'm going to bring some chicken and salad. What are you going to bring, Robert? - Yes. I'm going to bring chicken and salad. What are you going to bring, Robert?
Robert: I'm going to bring some crisps, some cola and some fruit. - I'm going to bring chips, cola and some fruit.
Trevor: Chicken, salad, crisps and cola. Mmm ... - Chicken, salad, chips and cola. Mmm …
Nevita: Come on, Trevor. - Come on, Trevor.
Trevor: OK. I can visit my gran on Saturday evening. - Good. I can visit my grandmother on Saturday night.
All: Ha ha ha. - Ha ha ha.
Scoop: Woof! Woof! - Woof! Woof!

Ex. eight Answer the following questions. - Answer the following questions.

1. Where are Nevita and Robert going on Sunday? - Where are Nevita and Robert going on Sunday?
They are going to Alton Towers on Sunday - They are going to Alton Towers on Sunday.

2. Who invites Rachel to join them? - Who invites Rachel to join them?
Nevita invites Rachel to join them - Nevita invites Rachel to join them.

3. What are they going to do there? - What are they going to do there?
They are going to have picnic there - They are going to have a picnic there.

4. Who invites Trevor to join them? - Who invites Trevor to join them?
Nevita invites Trevor to join them - Nevita invites Trevor to join them.

5. Why can't Trevor accept their invitation? - Why can't Trevor accept their invitation?
He has got to visit his gran on Sunday. - He has to visit Grandma on Sunday.

6. What is Nevita going to bring? - What is Nevita going to bring?
She's going to bring some chicken and salad. - She's going to bring chicken and salad.

7. What is Robert going to bring? - What is Robert going to bring?
He's going to bring some crisps, some cola and some fruit. - He's going to bring chips, cola and some fruit.

8. Why does Trevor decide to go with them? - Why did Trevor decide to go with them?
He loves to eat. - He loves to eat.

9. When is he going to visit his gran? - When is he going to visit his grandmother?
He's going to visit his gran on Saturday evening. - He's going to visit his grandmother on Saturday night.

10. Do you think Scoop would like to go, too? - Do you think Scoop would also like to go?
I think he would like to. - I think he would like to.

Verbitskaya M.V. Forward. English for 7th grade. Unit 9

Ex. ten Write sentences with to be going to. - Write sentences with the construction to be going to.
Example:
1 Mark / visit / his grandparents / Sunday. - Mark is going to visit his grandparents on Sunday. - Mark is going to visit his grandparents on Sunday.

2. Rachel / bring / oranges / picnic. - Rachel is going to bring oranges to the picnic. - Rachel is going to bring oranges for the picnic.
3. I / go / swimming pool / next weekend. - I am going to go to the swimming pool next weekend. - I'm going to go to the pool next weekend.
4. We / play / basketball / this evening. - We are going to play basketball this evening. - We will play basketball this evening.
5. They / come / my / birthday party / Saturday. - They are going to come to my birthday party on Saturday. - They're going to come to my birthday on Saturday.
6. You / go / London / next holiday. - You are going to go to London next holiday. “You're going to go to London for the next vacation.
7. He / take / train / Alton Towers / this afternoon. - He is going to take train to Alton Towers this afternoon. “He's going to catch the train to the Alton Towers this afternoon.

Ex. eleven What are you going to do at the weekend? Write an activity for Saturday afternoon, Saturday evening, Sunday morning and Sunday afternoon - What are you going to do this weekend? Write activities for Saturday afternoon, Saturday night, Sunday morning, and Sunday afternoon.
Ask about your partner's plans for the weekend. - Ask about your partner's weekend plans.
A: What are you going to do on Saturday afternoon? - What are you going to do on Saturday afternoon?
B: I'm going to go out with my friends. - I'm going to go out with my friends.

1. I'm going to visit my uncle and aunt Saturday afternoon. “I'm going to visit my uncle and aunt on Saturday afternoon.
2. I'm going to go to the cinema with my friends on Saturday evening. - I'm going to go to the movies with friends on Saturday night.
3. I'm going to have a picnic with my family on Sunday morning. “I'm going to have a picnic with my family on Sunday morning.
4. I'm going to play computer games on Sunday afternoon. - I will play computer games on Sunday afternoon.

Ex. 12 Write as many Wh- questions as you can to each sentence. - Write as many specific questions as possible for each proposal.

1. Trevor's going to visit his grandmother this weekend. - Trevor is going to visit his grandmother this weekend.
What is he going to do this weekend? - What is he going to do this weekend?
When is Trevor going to visit his grandmother? - When is Trevor going to visit his grandmother?
Who is going to visit his grandmother this weekend? - Who's going to visit Grandma this weekend?
Where is he going to go this weekend? - Where is he going to go this weekend?
Why is he going to visit his grandmother this weekend? - Why is he going to visit his grandmother this weekend?
How long is he going to stay at his grandmother's house? - How long is he going to stay at his grandmother's house?

2. Richard and Sarah are going to watch a new film in the cinema on Sunday. - Richard and Sarah are going to watch the new movie at the theater on Sunday.
What are they going to do on Sunday? - What are they going to do on Sunday?
When are Richard and Sarah going to watch a new film? - When are Richard and Sarah going to watch the new film?
Who is going to watch a new film in the cinema on Sunday? - Who will watch the new movie at the cinema on Sunday?
Where are Richard and Sarah going to go on Sunday? - Where are Richard and Sarah going to go on Sunday?
Why are they going to go to the cinema on Sunday? - Why are they going to go to the movies on Sunday?

3. Dasha and Nikita are going to skate on Saturday. - Dasha and Nikita are going to skate on Saturday.
What are Dasha and Nikita going to do on Saturday? - What are Dasha and Nikita going to do on Saturday?
When are they going to skate? - When are they going to skate?
Who is going to skate on Saturday? - Who's going to skate on Saturday?
Where are they going to skate on Saturday? - Where are they going to skate on Saturday?
Why are they going to skate on Saturday? - Why are they going to skate on Saturday?
How long are they going to skate on Saturday? - How long are they going to skate on Saturday?

Ex. 13 Here is the picnic basket that Nevita and her friends are taking to Alton Towers. Match things from the basket A-О with their names 1-15. “Here is the picnic basket that Nevita and her friends take to the Alton Towers. Match the items in basket A-O with their names 1-15.

1-M. lettuce - salad
2-E. sandwiches - sandwiches
3-A. forks - forks
4-O. tomatoes - tomatoes
5-L. crisps - chips
6-C. spoons - spoons
7-G. ham - ham
8-K. cola - cola
9-H. cups - cups
10-D. eggs - eggs
11-J. orange juice - orange juice
12-I. plates - plates
13-F. cheese - cheese
14-B. knives - knives
15-N. paper serviette - paper napkin

Which of these would you recommend because it’s healthy food ’? Give your advice to Nevita using the following phrases: - Which ones would you recommend because it's a healthy diet? Give advice to Nevita using the following phrases:
You should eat / drink more ... - You should eat / drink more ...
You should eat / drink less ... - You should eat / drink less ...
You shouldn’t eat / drink ... - You shouldn’t eat / drink ...

Ex. fourteen Dasha and Nikita are going to visit London during their spring holidays. In pairs, read Dasha's questions and answer them. What is the Russian for bank holiday? What is the English for public holiday? - Dasha and Nikita are going to visit London during spring break. In pairs, read Dasha's questions and answer them. bank holiday is a public holiday.

1. What are bank holidays? - What are public holidays?
British bank holidays are public holidays. - British Banking Holidays are public holidays.

2. Why are they called so? - Why are they called that?
The name “bank holiday” comes from the time when banks were closed and so no trading could take place. - The name "Bank holiday" comes from the time when the banks were closed, and therefore no trade could take place.

3. How many bank holidays are there in the UK? - How many public holidays are there in the UK?
There are currently 8 permanent public holidays in England, Scotland and Wales and 10 in Northern Ireland. - There are currently 8 permanent public holidays in England, Scotland and Wales and 10 in Northern Ireland.

4. Are museums and other public attractions open on bank holidays? - Are museums and other public attractions open on public holidays?
Museums and other public attractions may close on certain public holidays. - Museums and other public attractions may be closed on certain holidays.

Now read Trevor's letter to Dasha on page 11 (Exercise 26) and check your answers. - Now read Trevor's letter to Dasha on page 11 (Exercise 26) and check your answers.

Ex. 15

Verbitskaya M.V. Forward. English for 7th grade. Unit 9

Ex. eighteen Look at the pictures and read the title of the article. In pairs guess what Pamela does outside the classroom. - Look at the pictures and read the title of the article. In pairs, guess what Pamela is doing outside the classroom.
Read the text. Were your guesses right? Which extracurricular activities would you like to choose? - Read the text. Were your guesses correct? What kind of extracurricular activity would you like to choose?

Extracurricular activities
By Pamela Stone, the USA
Before I started high school my mom kept bugging me about which extracurricular activities I was going to choose. I really didn’t know what the big deal was. But now that I’m a senior, I totally understand. I've spent the last three months filling in college applications, and now I get how important extracurricular activities are. Colleges want to see that you're busy not just in the classroom, but outside as well.
For the last three years I’ve been very active on the Student Council. This is like student government. Our job is to work with the principal's office to make life at our school better. I'm also the captain of the girls' basketball team. We’re not very good, but it keeps me fit and it’s a lot of fun.
(excerpt from text)

Extracurricular activities
(Pamela Stone, USA)
Before I started high school, my mom haunted me by talking about what kind of extracurricular activity I was going to choose. I really didn't know what a big deal it was. But now that I'm a high school student, I fully understand that. I have spent the last three months filling out college applications and now I understand how important extracurricular activities are. Colleges want to see that you are engaged not only in the classroom but also outside the classroom.
For the past three years, I have been very active on the student council. This is student government. Our mission is to work with the principal's office to make life better at our school. I am also the captain of the girls' basketball team. We're not very good, but it keeps me fit and it's a lot of fun.
My friend Tom plays on our football team. Now, they are really good! They won the championship in our school division for three years in a row and Tom was recruited to colleges because he is our star striker (forward).
A bunch of my friends are active in our school drama club. Last year they staged the musical The Griz. Our school also has an online newspaper and almost anyone who wants can contribute to it.
But for me, the best of my extracurricular activities is the volunteer work that I do at the center. Once or twice a week, I help out in every way, like reading out loud to someone or making decorations for a holiday party. Last year, I was in our state capital to listen to politicians talking about the new high school care laws. Because of this experience, I am now thinking about a career in public policy - and this is what I wrote on my college application.

Ex. 19 In small groups, answer the questions. - In small groups, answer the questions.

1. Why did Pamela's mother keep asking Pamela about her choice of extracurricular activities? - Why does Pamela's mother keep asking Pamela about her choice of extracurricular activities?
Extracurricular activities are very important for colleges. - Extracurricular activities are very important for colleges.

2. When and why did she begin to understand her mother’s concern? - When and why did she begin to understand her mother's concern?
Pamela began to understand her mother's concern when she became a senior. - Pamela became aware of her mother's concerns as she got older.

3. What is a Student Council? - What is the Student Council?
Student Council is like student government. - Student Council is student government.

4. What sport does Pamela play? Does she enjoy it? - What kind of sports does Pamela do? Does she like it?
She is the captain of the girls ’basketball team. It keeps her fit and it's a lot of fun. - She is the captain of the girls' basketball team. It helps her to keep fit and it's a lot of fun.

5. What sport does Tom play? Is he good at it? - What sport does Tom do? Is he good at this?
Tom plays on a soccer team. He is a star forward. - Tom plays on the football team. He is a star striker.

6. What extracurricular activities can students of Pamela's school take part in? - What extracurricular activities can students at Pamela's School take part in?
Students of Pamela's school can take part in football team, volleyball team, volunteer work, drama club, online newspaper.

7. What kind of volunteer work does she do? - What kind of volunteer work does she do?
She goes in once or twice a week and help in all sorts of ways, like reading out loud to someone or making decorations for a holiday party. - Once or twice a week, she helps in every way, for example, reads out loud to someone or makes decorations for a holiday party.

8. Why did Pamela get interested in a career in public policy? - Why did Pamela become interested in a career in public policy?
She traveled to the state capital to hear politicians talk about new laws for senior care and because of this experience she got interested in a career in public policy. “She made a trip to the state capital to hear politicians talk about new laws for high school students and because of this experience, she became interested in a career in public policy.

Ex. 23 Look at the list of activities. Choose 5 things you would like to do and 5 things you wouldn’t like to do on Saturday. - Look at the list of events. Pick 5 things you would like to do and 5 things you would not like to do on Saturday.
go to the seaside - go to the sea
have a picnic - have a picnic
go to a restaurant - go to a restaurant
go to a football match - go to a football match
go to a volleyball match - go to a volleyball match
go out with friends - go out with friends
go to a funfair - go to attractions
go for a walk - go for a walk
go to a disco - go to a disco
have a party - have a party
visit relatives - visit relatives
go cycling - ride a bike

Invite your partner to do the activities you like. - Invite your partner to do what you like.
Example:
A: Would you like to go to the seaside on Saturday? - Do you want to go to the sea on Saturday?
Q: Yes, I'd love to. - Yes, I would love to.
or:
B: No, thanks. I've got to visit my aunt. - No thanks. I must visit my aunt.

Ex. 24 Look at the Free Time page from the Bristol Daily News. What would you like to do on Saturday? Choose an activity. Find 4 other students to do your activity with you. - Take a look at the free time page from the Bristol Daily News. What would you like to do on Saturday? Choose an activity. Find 4 other students to do your activity with you.
Example:
A: Would you like to go to the cinema on Saturday evening? - Do you want to go to the movies on Saturday night?
B: Yes, I'd love to. - Yes, I would love to.

Ex. 25 Nevita wants to write a letter to Alton Towers asking for information about the theme park. Help her to write the letter. Follow the plan given below. - Nevita would like to write a letter to the Alton Towers asking for information about the theme park. Help her write a letter. Follow the plan below.

Write The RAP's address at the top right: - Write the RAP address at the top right.
The RAP
Bristol Building - Bristol Building
Bath Road - Bath Road
Bristol - Bristol
Avon BN4 7JY - Avon
Write the date: - write the date
month, day, year - month, day, year
Write Alton Towers' address on the left: - write Alton Towers address on the left
Alton Towers - Alton Towers
Alton - Alton
Staffordshire ST10 4BX - Staffordshire
Write the salutation: - Write an appeal
Dear Sir / Madam, - Dear Sir / Madam
Write the main paragraph - write the main paragraph
say when you are going to visit Alton Towers; - tell me when are you going to visit the Alton Towers
ask about the cost of admission; - ask about the cost of entry
ask about opening and closing times; - ask about opening and closing times
ask how to get there by bus or train. - ask how to get there by bus or train
Finish the letter: - Finish the letter
I look forward to hearing from you. - Looking forward to your reply
Sign off: - subscribe
Yours faithfully, - Yours sincerely,
Write your name: - Write your name

Ex. 26 Read Trevor's letter and find answers to Dasha's questions (Exercise 14). How many of them have you answered correctly? - Read Trevor's letter and find the answers to Dasha's questions (Exercise 14). How many of them did you answer correctly?

Bristol, the UK
January 22, 2015
Dear Dasha,
Thank you for your letter. I like your idea to come to London in spring very much. I’ll come to London to meet Nikita and you.
You are asking me about British holidays. British bank holidays are public holidays. The name “bank holiday” comes from the time when banks were closed and so no trading could take place. Nowadays both terms are in use, they have basically the same meaning.
There are currently 8 permanent public holidays in England, Scotland and Wales and 10 in Northern Ireland. Public holidays in the UK include New Year's, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Early May Bank holiday, Spring Bank holiday, Summer Bank holiday, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Banks are still closed on those days but many shops now are open. Shops, museums and other public attractions such as historic houses and sports centers may close on certain public holidays.
Write to me soon and ask Nikita to write to me.
Bye,
Trevor

Bristol, UK
January 22, 2015
Dear Dasha,
Thanks for your letter. I really like your idea to come to London in the spring. I will come to London to meet Nikita and you.
You ask me about British holidays. British public holidays are public holidays. The name "Bank Holiday" comes from the time when the banks were closed and therefore no trade could take place. Nowadays both terms are used, they have basically the same meaning.
There are currently 8 permanent public holidays in England, Scotland and Wales and 10 in Northern Ireland. Public holidays in the UK include New Years, Good Friday, Easter Monday, May Day, Spring Festival, Summer Holiday, Christmas and Boxing Day. Banks are still closed these days, but many shops are now open. Shops, museums and other public attractions such as historic houses and sports centers may be closed on certain public holidays.
Write to me shortly and ask Nikita to write to me.
Goodbye,
Trevor

Ex. 27 In pairs, compare the formal and informal letter and discuss the differences in their structure. Compare your ideas with other students ’in your class. - Working in pairs, compare formal and informal writing and discuss the differences in their structure. Compare your ideas with other students in your class.

Special days in Great Britain, the USA and Canada - Special days in Great Britain, the USA and Canada
By Tamsin Norris, Newcastle upon Tyne. England - Tamsin Norris, Newcastle upon Tyne. England

Mother's day(March in Britain, May in the US)
In Britain Mother's Day is celebrated three weeks before Easter (or the 4th Sunday of Lent). On this day mother is rewarded for all she does for her children and family in general. Traditionally her husband and children bring her breakfast in bed and buy her a small gift. Adults visit their mothers, bring them flowers and small presents or send them special cards.
In the US Mother's Day (2nd Sunday in May) became an official holiday in 1914. American mothers should be grateful to Anna Jarvis, a devoted daughter. When her mother died on May 5, 1905, Anna wanted to honor her and asked the minister at her church in West Virginia to give a sermon in her mother’s memory. On the same day in Philadelphia, where people remembered Mrs Jarvis as a kind and helpful person, another minister honored her and all mothers with a special service. That was the beginning.

Mothers Day(March in the UK, May in the US)
In Britain, Mother's Day is celebrated three weeks before Easter (or the 4th Sunday of Lent). On this day, the mother is rewarded for everything she does for her children and the family as a whole. Traditionally, her husband and children bring her breakfast in bed and buy her a small gift. Adults visit their mothers, bring them flowers and small gifts, or send them special cards.
In the United States, Mother's Day (2nd Sunday in May) became an official holiday in 1914. American mothers should be grateful to Anna Jarvis, a devoted daughter. When her mother died on May 5, 1905, Anna wanted to honor her and asked a minister at her church in West Virginia to preach a sermon in memory of her mother. On the same day in Philadelphia, where people remembered Mrs. Jarvis as a kind and considerate person, another minister honored her and all mothers with a special service. This was the beginning.

Guy fawkes night- 5th November
On 5th November 1605 Guy Fawkes and some men tried to blow up the Houses of Parliament, with the government, King James I, the Queen and their son. This was known as the “Gunpowder Plot”.
Guy Fawkes and the other men put twenty barrels of gunpowder under the Houses of Parliament. But someone discovered the barrels, and Guy Fawkes and his men were arrested and executed.
So 5th November is now Guy Fawkes Night. Children make models of Guy Fawkes and collect money for fireworks. People light big bonfires, burn the “Guys” and put off the fireworks.

Guy Fawkes Night- November 5
On November 5, 1605, Guy Fawkes and some men tried to blow up the Houses of Parliament, with the government, King James I, the Queen, and their son. This was known as the Gunpowder Plot.
Guy Fawkes and other men put twenty barrels of gunpowder under the parliament building. But someone found the barrels, and Guy Fawkes and his men were arrested and shot.
So now November 5th is Guy Fawkes Night. Children make Guy Fawkes models and raise money for fireworks. People light big bonfires, burn "Gayev" and set off fireworks.

Thanksgiving day
This is on the fourth Thursday of November in the USA and the second Monday of October in Canada.
Thanksgiving Day is a day of thanksgiving and feasting. The Pilgrims were the first people from Europe to live in the USA.
Thanksgiving Day commemorates the harvest festival celebrated by the Pilgrims in 1612, thanking God for the food provided throughout the year. In modern time families usually have a big meal together, and in recent years it has become a time for watching football games and parades on television. Thanksgiving is not celebrated in Great Britain.

Thanksgiving Day
It falls on the fourth Thursday in November in the United States and on the second Monday in October in Canada.
Thanksgiving is a day of thanksgiving and feasting. The Pilgrims were the first people from Europe to live in the United States.
Thanksgiving celebrates the harvest festival celebrated by the Pilgrims in 1612, thanking God for the food provided throughout the year. Modern families tend to have dinner together, and in recent years this has become the time to watch football matches and parades on television. Thanksgiving is not celebrated in the UK.

Halloween- 31st October
Halloween is celebrated on 31st October, the evening before All Saint's Day (1st November). Some people believe that on this evening the spirits of the dead return to where they used to live, and witches and demons become active. People have celebrated this day in the USA and Canada, and also in Scotland, but it is becoming popular with young people in England, too. Children wear frightening clothes and special masks and visit people’s homes to get sweets. Adults go to parties and wear special costumes.

Halloween- October 31
Halloween is celebrated on October 31, the evening before All Saints Day (November 1). Some people believe that on this evening the spirits of the dead return to where they used to live, and witches and demons become active. People celebrate this day in the USA and Canada, as well as in Scotland, but it is also becoming popular with young people in England. Children wear scary robes and special masks and visit people's homes to get sweets. Adults go to parties and wear special costumes.

Independence Day- 4th July
It is the official name in the USA for the “Fourth of July” which commemorates 4th July 1776, when the USA became independent from England. There are fireworks and parades on the Fourth of July, and many families meet and have a barbecue or a picnic together.

Independence Day- 4th of July
This is the official name in the United States for "July Fourth", which is celebrated in memory of July 4, 1776, when the United States became independent from England. There are fireworks and parades on the 4th of July, and many families meet and have a barbecue or picnic together.

Ex. 28 Look at the texts (page 12-13) and name the country or countries where each special day is celebrated. - Look at the texts (pages 12-13) and name the country or countries where each special day is celebrated.

Guy Fawkes Night - Great Britain
Thanksgiving Day - the USA, Canada
Independence Day - the USA
Halloween - the USA and Canada, Scotland, England
Mother's Day - Britain, the USA

Ex. 29 Quickly read the texts and match sentences 1-5 with dates A-E - Quickly read the texts and match sentences 1-5 with dates A-E

Ex. thirty Are these statements true or false? - Are these statements true or false?

1-T. Guy Fawkes and his friends wanted to kill the King and his family. - Guy Fawkes and his friends wanted to kill the king and his family.
2-F. The Gunpowder Plot was a success. - The gunpowder plot was successful.
3-F. The first Thanksgiving Day was in 1621. - The first Thanksgiving Day was in 1621.
4-F. People in the USA always go to church on Thanksgiving Day. - People in the USA always go to church on Thanksgiving Day.
5-F. Independence Day in the USA is a religious festival. - Independence Day in the United States is a religious holiday.
6-T. There are parades on Independence Day. - There are parades on Independence Day.
7-F. Halloween has always been popular in the whole of Britain. - Halloween has always been popular throughout Britain.
8-F. Children and adults wear special clothes on Halloween Night. - Children and adults alike wear special clothing on Halloween night.

Ex. 31 Discuss in groups. - Discuss in groups.

1. Which of the national holidays and festivals described in the texts do you celebrate in Russia? - Which of the national holidays and festivals described in the texts do you celebrate in Russia?
2. Are there any festivals which are celebrated only in Russia? - Are there any holidays that are celebrated only in Russia?
3. Which is your favorite holiday / festival of the year? - What is your favorite holiday of the year?
4. What do you like doing when you have a holiday / festival? - What do you like to do when you have a holiday / festival?

Workbook Unit 9. Free time - Free time

Ex. 1 Do you like doing activities mentioned in Exercise 1 of your Student's Book (Part 2, page 4)? Write the activities in the appropriate column. - Do you like doing the activities mentioned in Exercise 1 of your textbook (part 2, page 4)? Write the activities in the appropriate column.

Discuss the activities. - Discuss the activity.
Example:
A: Do you like visiting relatives? - Do you like visiting relatives?
Q: No, I don’t. I hate visiting relatives. - No. I hate visiting relatives.

REMEMBER!
After like / hate you use the -ing form of the verb! - after the verbs to love / hate, use a verb with the ending –ing.

Ex. 2 Read the sentences explaining the rules of writing informal letters and look at the letter in Exercise 5 of your Student's Book (Part 2, page 5). Complete the sentences with the words from the box. - Read the sentences explaining the rules for writing informal letters and look at the letter in Exercise 5 of your textbook (part 2, page 5). Complete the sentences with words from the box.

1. Write your address in the top right corner. - Write your address in the upper right corner.
2. You may write a full address (the house number, street name, town / city / village, postcode and country) or a short address (town / city / village and country). - You can write full address (house number, street name, city / big city / village, postal code and country name) or short address (city / big city / village, country).
3. Write the date below the address. - Write the date under the address.
4. Write the salutation on the left of the page: Dear ..., - Write an appeal to the left of the page: Dear ...
5. On the next line, write the greeting: Thanks for your letter, / It's nice to hear from you again. - On the next line, write your greeting: Thank you for your letter, / Nice to hear from you again.
6. In the main paragraph, answer your friend's questions: You've asked me about… / You are asking if… / To answer your question, I'd like to… - In the main paragraph, answer your friend's questions: You asked me about… / You ask if ... / In order to answer your question, I would like to ...
7. You may ask questions, if you like: I wonder if… / Could you tell me about… - You can ask questions if you want: I wonder if… / Could you tell me about…
8. Finish your letter with a nice \ polite phrase like: Looking forward to your letter. / Hope to hear from you soon. - End the letter with a nice / polite phrase, for example: I look forward to your letter. / Hope to hear from you soon.
9. Sign off: Bye… / Best wishes… / Yours,… - Finish: Bye… / Best wishes… / Regards,…
10. Write your name(your first name only, without the family name): Dasha / Nikita. - Write your name (only first name, no last name): Dasha / Nikita.
11. Remember: there is a comma after the salutation and sign-off. - Remember: there is a comma after the address and the end.

Ex. 3 Robert and Nevita are planning a Sunday trip. Listen to their conversation and answer the questions. - Robert and Nevita are planning a trip on Sunday. Listen to their conversation and answer questions.

Where are the friends going? - Where are friends going?
They are going to visit Alton Towers. “They're going to visit the Alton Towers.
What are they going to do there? - What are they going to do there?
They are going to have picnic there. “They’re going to have a picnic there.

Ex. 4 What are they going to be? Write questions and answers about these kids. Then write what you are going to be. - What are they going to become? Write questions and answers about these children. Then write down who you are going to become.

1. What's Tony going to be? - He's going to be a politician. - Who is Tony going to become? - He's going to become a politician.
2. What’s Sarah going to be? - She's going to be an actress. - Who is Sarah going to become? - She's going to be an actress.
3. What’re Tanya and Sam going to be? - They are going to be singers. - Who are Tanya and Sam going to become? - They are going to become singers.
4. What’s Richard going to be? - He's going to be a musician. - Who is Richard going to become? - He's going to become a musician.
5. What’s Alison going to be? - She's going to be a swimmer. - Who is Alison going to become? “She’s going to be a swimmer.
6. What’re Susan and Stuart going to be? - They're going to be painters. - Who are Susan and Stewart going to be? - They are going to become artists.

Ex. 5 Look at the illustrations and complete phrases 1-10. Then get ready to speak about your leisure time. - Look at the pictures and complete phrases 1-10. Then get ready to talk about your leisure time.

1.go out with friends - go with friends
2.go to a volleyball match - go to a volleyball match
3.go to a disco - go to a disco
4.go to a football match - go to a football match
5.go for a walk in the country - go for a walk in the countryside
6.go to a funfair - go to an amusement park
7.visit grandparents - visit grandparents
8.go to the seaside - go to the sea
9.go for a picnic - go to a picnic
10.have a party - have a party

Ex. 6 Match the questions to the answers. Then get ready to speak about the friends' plans for Sunday. - Match the questions with the answers. Then get ready to talk about your friends' plans for Sunday.

1. What are Nevita, Robert and Rachel going to do on Sunday? - F They’re going to visit Alton Towers, the funfair. - What are Nevita, Robert and Rachel going to do on Sunday? - F They're going to visit the Alton Towers amusement park.
2. What are they going to do there? - With they're going to have a picnic. - What are they going to do there? - C They're going to have a picnic.
3. Why can't Trevor accept their invitation? - E He's got to visit his gran. - Why can't Trevor accept their invitation? - E He should visit his grandmother.
4. What are they going to eat and drink at Alton Towers? - A They’re going to eat chicken, salad, crisps and fruit, and they’re going to drink cola. - What are they going to eat and drink at the Alton Towers? - A They are going to eat chicken, salad, chips and fruit, and they are going to drink cola.
5. Does Trevor decide to go with them? - D Yes, he does. - Trevor decided to go with them? - D Yes.
6. When is he going to visit his gran? - On Saturday evening. - When is he going to visit his grandmother? - On Saturday night.

Ex. 7 Read Trevor's letter on page 11 of your Student's Book (Part 2) and complete the following sentences. - Read Trevor's letter on page 11 of your textbook (part 2) and complete the following sentences.

Bank holidays are public holidays. - Banking holidays are holidays.
The terms “bank holiday” and “public holiday” have basically the same meaning. - The terms "Bank holiday" and "public holiday" have basically the same meaning.
Public attractions include shops, museums, historic houses and sports centers. - Public attractions include shops, museums, historic buildings and sports centers.
Public attractions may close on certain public holidays. - Public attractions may be closed on certain holidays.

Ex. eight What are you going to do at the weekend? Write an activity for Saturday afternoon, Saturday evening, Sunday morning and Sunday afternoon. - What are you going to do this weekend? Write activity for Saturday afternoon, Saturday night, Sunday morning, and Sunday afternoon.

I'm going to go to the swimming pool on Saturday afternoon. - I'm going to go to the pool on Saturday afternoon.
I'm going to visit my grandparents on Saturday evening. - I'm going to visit my grandparents on Saturday night.
I'm going to play computer games on Sunday morning. - I will play computer games on Sunday morning.
I'm going to go out with my friends on Sunday afternoon. - I'm going to go with friends on Sunday afternoon.

Ex. nine Complete the sentences, using the verb in brackets in the appropriate form. - Complete the sentences using the verb in parentheses in the appropriate form.

1. Next Sunday I will play basketball. - Next Sunday I will play basketball.
2. Yesterday evening she watched a film on television. “She watched a movie on TV last night.
3. I always go swimming on Saturday morning. - I always go swimming on Saturday mornings.
4. She is sleeping at the moment. - She is sleeping at the moment.
5. Last summer they went to the USA for their holiday. - In the summer of last year, they went to the United States on vacation.
6. He will go for a walk in the country tomorrow afternoon. “He's going for a walk in the countryside tomorrow afternoon.

Ex. ten Look at the pictures. What was there in the picnic basket? - Look at the pictures. What was in the picnic basket?
1.a cup - cup
2.forks - forks
3. tomatoes - tomatoes (although you can't be sure for sure, it also looks like garlic and pumpkin)
4.paper serviettes - paper napkins
5.lettuce - salad
6.plates - plates
7.knives - knives
8.cheese - cheese
9.spoons - spoons
10. eggs - eggs
11.sandwiches - sandwiches
12.chicken - chicken

Ex. eleven Rachel is going to do a survey for The RAP about young people and their free time. Can you help her with questions to be asked? Write 5 questions you think Rachel should ask young people about their free time. - Rachel is going to do a survey for RAP about youth and their free time. Can you help her with questions to ask? Write 5 questions you think Rachel should ask young people about their free time.

1. What do you prefer to do in your free time? - What do you prefer to do in your free time?
2. Do you have much free time? - Do you have a lot of free time?
3. Do you like playing computer games in your free time? - Do you like to play computer games in your free time?
4. Do your friends like visiting cinema in their free time? - Do your friends like to go to the cinema in their free time?
5. Do you spend your free time in any sports club? - Do you spend your free time in any sports club?

Ex. 12 Listen to Rachel's questions. Have you got the same questions on your list? Tick ​​(V) those of your questions which you hear from Rachel. - Listen to Rachel's questions. Do you have the same questions on your list? Tick ​​your questions that are the same as Rachel's.

1. What do you usually do at the weekends? - What do you usually do on weekends?
2. What did you do last Saturday? And on Sunday? - What did you do last Saturday? What about Sunday?
3. Do you watch a lot of TV? - Do you watch a lot of TV?
4. What sort of programs do you like? - What programs do you like?
5. What did you watch last night? And did you enjoy it? - What did you watch last night? And did you like it?
6. What's your favorite TV program? - What is your favorite TV program?

Ex. 13 Read Pamela's letter to The RAP in your Student's Book (Part 2, page 9) and find synonyms of the following words and phrases. Which are informal - those on this list or those from Pamela’s letter? - Read Pamela's letter to the RAP in your textbook (part 2, page 9) and find synonyms for the following words and phrases. Which informal ones - those on this list or from Pamela's letter?

kept asking me - keep bugging me - kept asking me - haunted me
why it was so important - what the big deal was
understand - get - understand
a group of my friends - a bunch of my friends - a group of my friends - a bunch of my friends

Ex. fourteen Read the text and circle the right word for each gap. - Read the text and circle the correct word for each blank.

We want to 1 b) make our life at school is more exciting. There are 2 c) lots of extracurricular activities to choose from. We are really busy not just in the classroom but 3 a) outdoors as well.
Our school drama club puts 4 a) on a new play every year. You don’t have to fill 5 a) in any applications if you want to join it.
There is 6 c) also a basketball team. I play basketball, and it 7 b) keeps me fit.

We want to make our life at school more interesting. There are many extracurricular activities to choose from. We are very busy not only in the classroom but also outside the classroom.
Our school drama club puts on a new play every year. You don't need to fill out any forms if you want to join him.
There is also a basketball team. I play basketball and it keeps me in shape.

Ex. 15 Complete the sentence with an infinitive or a gerund of the verb in brackets. - Complete the sentence with the infinitive or gerund of the verb in parentheses.

1. I enjoy watching(watch) new films. - I like to watch new films.
2. Would you like to come to my house this afternoon? - Would you like to come to me this afternoon?
3. I hate doing my homework at the weekend. - I hate doing my homework on weekends.
4. Do you like playing football? - No, I don’t. - You like to play football? - No.
5. Would you like to go to a basketball match tomorrow afternoon? - Would you like to come to the basketball match tomorrow afternoon?
6. She loves going for a walk in the country. - She loves to go for walks in the countryside.

Ex. 16 Write your invitations and Sally's answers based on her plans. - Write invitations and responses to Sally based on her plans.

1.funfair / Wednesday - Would you like to go to a funfair on Wednesday, Sally? - No, thanks. I want to do my homework. "Do you want to go to the amusement park on Wednesday, Sally?" - No thanks. I want to do my homework.

2.picnic / Saturday - Would you like to go to a picnic on Saturday, Sally? - No, I'm sorry. I'm going to go swimming. "Would you like to go to a picnic on Saturday, Sally?" - No, I'm sorry. I'm going to go swimming.

3.disco / Sunday - Would you like to go to a disco on Sunday, Sally? - No, I can’t. I have to visit my relatives. "Would you like to go to the disco on Sunday, Sally?" - No I can not. I have to visit my relatives.

4. restaurant / Friday - Would you like to go to a restaurant on Friday, Sally? - Yes, with pleasure. "Would you like to go to a restaurant on Friday, Sally?" - Yes with pleasure.

5. seaside / Monday - Would you like to go to a seaside on Monday, Sally? - Yes, I would. "Would you like to go to the sea on Monday, Sally?" - Yes.

6.volleyball match / Thursday - Would you like to go to a volleyball match on Thursday, Sally? - Sorry, I'm going to go to the cinema with Robert. "Would you like to go to the volleyball game on Thursday, Sally?" - Unfortunately, I'm going to go to the movies with Robert.

Ex. eighteen Nevita has left for a holiday at the seaside. Her friend Rachel wants to know how she spends the time. Read the information in the table and complete the letter from Nevita to Rachel (7-9 sentences). Remember the rules of letter writing. - Nevita went to sea on vacation. Her friend Rachel wants to know how she is spending her time. Read the information in the table and complete the letter from Nevita to Rachel (7-9 sentences). Remember the rules of writing.

I usually get up at 7 o'clock, but tomorrow I'm going to get up at 5.30. - I usually get up at 7 o'clock, but tomorrow I am going to get up at 5.30.
I usually have breakfast at 7.30, but tomorrow I’m going to have breakfast at six o’clock. - I usually have breakfast at 7.30, but tomorrow I will have breakfast at six.
I usually leave home at 8 o'clock, but tomorrow I’m going to leave at 6.30. - I usually leave the house at 8 am, and tomorrow I am going to leave at 6.30.
I usually go to school in the morning, but tomorrow I'm going to go to the seaside. - I usually go to school in the morning, and tomorrow I'm going to go to the sea.
I usually have lunch at school, but tomorrow I'm going to have lunch at a restaurant. - I usually dine at school, but tomorrow I will dine at a restaurant.
I usually go to bed at 10.30, but tomorrow I’m going to go to bed at 11 o’clock. - Usually I go to bed at 10.30, and tomorrow I am going to go to bed at 11.

Ex. 19 Match the words holiday and festival with their definitions. What is the general English term for holidays and festivals? Are there two different words for holidays and festivals in Russian? - Match the words holiday (vacation) and festival with their definitions. What is the general English term for holiday and festival? Are there two different words for holiday and festival in Russian?

holiday (A) a day when you do not have to go to work or school - a day when you do not have to go to work or school
festival (B) a time when people celebrate something
festival (C) an occasion when there are a lot of concerts, films, or performances - an occasion when there are many concerts, films or performances
holiday (D) (BrE) a period of time when you go to another place for enjoyment = (AmE) vacation

Ex. twenty Quickly read the texts on pages 12-13 in your Student's Book (Part 2) and match sentences 1-5 with dates A-E. - Quickly read the texts on pages 12-13 of your textbook (part 2) and match sentences 1-5 with dates A-E

1. The year when Mother's Day became an official holiday in the USA. C 1914 - The year when Mother's Day became an official holiday in the United States - 1914.
2. The date on which America became an independent nation. D 4th July 1776 - The date on which America became an independent nation is July 4, 1776.
3. The date of All Saints' Day. E 1st November - All Saints Day - November 1st.
4. The year of the first Thanksgiving dinner. B 1612 - The year of the first thank you dinner is 1612.
5. The year in which some men tried to kill the King of England. 1605 - the year in which some people tried to kill the king of England - 1605.