Elmer is a college student from Kansas, USA. Eight days ago he went on his trip to Europe. It is the first time he has travelled abroad alone.

Elmer is a college student from Kansas, USA. Eight days ago he went on his trip to Europe. It is the first time he has travelled abroad alone. - student2.ru Elmer:Hello, Mom? Is that you?

Mrs. Colt:Oh, Elmer, yes. How are you?

Elmer:I’m fine. I’vejust arrived in Prague, Mom.

Mrs. Colt:You haven’t sent us any postcards yet.

Elmer:Yes, I have. I’ve sentone from every city.

Mrs. Colt: Haveyoubeen to Paris yet, Elmer?

Elmer:Yes, I have.

Mrs. Colt: Haveyoubeen to Vienna yet?

Elmer:No, I haven’t. We are going to Vienna tomorrow.

Mrs. Colt:Elmer! Are you still there?

Elmer:Yes, Mom.

Mrs. Colt:How many countries have youseen so far?

Elmer:Well, it is the eighth day, so I’ve already seen eight countries.

Mrs. Colt: Haveyouspent much money?

Elmer:Well, uh, yes, Mom. I’ve boughta lot of souvenirs, and I want to buy some more.Can you send me a thousand dollars?

Mrs. Colt:All right, Elmer. Elmer, are you listening to me?

Elmer:Sure, Mom.

Mrs. Colt: Haveyoutaken many pictures, Elmer?

Elmer:Yes, I’ve taken hundreds of pictures.

Mrs. Colt: Haveyou made any new friends yet?

Elmer:Oh, yes, Mom. There’s a girl from Texas on the tour. We’ve doneeverything together.

Mrs. Colt:Elmer! Elmer! Are you still there?

II. NOTES

Elmer ['elmə]	Элмер
Kansas ['kænzəs]	Канзас
Mrs. Colt [kəult]	Миссис Колт
Prague [pr ɑːɡ]	Прага
Paris [ˈpærɪs]	Париж
Vienna [vi ˈenə]	Вена
Texas [ˈteksəs]	Техас

III. VOCABULARY

1. abroad [ əˈbrɔːd] to travel abroad	за границей, за границу путешествовать за границу
2. to send postcards [send ˈpəʊstˌkɑːdz ]	посылать открытки
3. to buy souvenirs [baɪ ˌsuːvəˈnɪəz ] She has spent all her money on souvenirs.	покупать сувениры Она потратила все свои деньги на сувениры.
4. to take pictures [teɪk ˈpɪktʃəz] He has taken pictures of some famous sights.	фотографировать, делать фото Он сделал снимки некоторых известных достопримечательностей.
5. to make friends [meɪk frendz] He has made friends with many new people.	подружиться, завести друзей Он завел много новых друзей.
6. on the tour [tʊə]	в тургруппе

IV. COMPREHENSION CHECK

1. Answer the questions:

1. Elmer is a college student from Kansas, USA. Eight days ago he went on his trip to Europe. It is the first time he has travelled abroad alone. - student2.ru Where is Elmer now?

2.Has he sent any postcards to his family?

3.Has Elmer been to Paris and Vienna so far?

4.How many countries has he seen?

5.How long has he been on tour?

6.Has Elmer spent much money? What has he bought?

7.How many pictures has he taken?

8.Has he made any new friends?

9.And what about you? Have you ever travelled to Europe?

10.Have you ever sent a postcard?

11.Have you ever spent much money on a trip?

12.Have you ever taken pictures on a trip?

13.Have you ever made friends on a trip?

V. EXERCISES

Elmer is a college student from Kansas, USA. Eight days ago he went on his trip to Europe. It is the first time he has travelled abroad alone. - student2.ru 1. In pairs, ask an answer questions as in the example