Студент: Меляков Андрей Дмитриевич
Группа: 244-1 ЮФ СЗФ РГУП
Очно-заочной формы обучения
Task 1. Translate the text.
The passport of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has risen to the top spot on the list of the world's most powerful passports. This is according to the Passport Index - an online service that provides insights on passports and required visas. UAE passport holders now enjoy the greatest freedom of movement globally of any nationality in the world. The Passport Index shows that UAE passport holders can travel visa-free to 167 countries and require an entry visa from 31 countries. The second most powerful passports are the Singaporean and German passports. The USA passport is ranked at number four. Holders of the Afghanistan passport have the least freedom of movement.
The UAE passport achieved the number-one position on the eve of the country's 47th National Day celebrations. The Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, expressed his pride in his country's achievement in a tweet. He wrote: "A big 'thank you' goes to the working teams for their great efforts to strengthen the UAE's status, enhance its reputation, and facilitate procedures for Emirati citizens. Congratulations to the UAE leadership and people for this worthy achievement." A Passport Index spokesman said: "The Emirati passport has witnessed unprecedented progress globally in the past few years, reflecting the international stature of the country."
Перевод:
Паспорт Объединенных Арабских Эмиратов поднялся на вершину списка самых мощных паспортов мира. Это согласно Индексу паспортов – онлайн-сервису, который предоставляет информацию о паспортах и необходимых визах. Владельцы паспортов ОАЭ в настоящее время пользуются глобально наибольшей свободой передвижения из всех национальностей в мире. Индекс паспортов показывает, что владельцы паспорта ОАЭ могут безвизово путешествовать в 167 стран и требовать въездную визу из 31 страны. Вторыми по силе паспортами являются сингапульский и немецкий паспорта. Паспорт США располагается на четвертом месте. Владельцы афганского паспорта имеют наименьшую свободу передвижения.
Паспорт ОАЭ занял первую позицию накануне празднования 47-ого Национального Дня в стране. Премьер-министр ОАЭ и Правитель Дубая, Его Высочество Шейх Мухаммед ибн Рашид Аль Мактум выразил гордость достижениями своей страны в твиттере. Он написал: «Большое спасибо рабочим группам за их большие усилия по укреплению статуса ОАЭ, повышению репутации и облегчению процедур для граждан Эмират. Поздравляю руководство ОАЭ и людей с этим достойным достижением». Представитель Индекса паспортов сказал: «Эмиратский паспорт является свидетельством беспрецедентного глобального прогресса в последние несколько лет, отражающего международный статус страны».
Task 2.
Answer the questions in a written form:
1. What is the name of the website which created the passport list?
The name of the website which created the passport list is the Passport Index.
2. How many countries can UAE passport holders travel to visa-free?
UAE passport holders can travel visa-free to 167 countries.
3. What passports are the second most powerful?
The second most powerful passports are the Singaporean and German passports.
4. Where is the USA passport ranked?
The USA passport is ranked at number four.
5. Which passport affords its bearer the least freedom of movement?
Holders of the Afghanistan passport have the least freedom of movement.
Task 3. TRUE / FALSE: Read the headline. Guess if 1-8 below are true (T) or false (F).
TRUE / FALSE: Read the headline. Guess if 1-8 below are true (T) or false (F).
1. A website called Visa Index said the UAE passport was the world's best. T / F
FALSE
2. UAE passport holders can travel visa-free to 167 countries. T / F
TRUE
3. The USA passport holds the number three spot. T / F
FALSE
4. Afghanistan's passport holders have the least freedom of movement. T / F
TRUE
Task 4. Test.
1) What is the name of the website which created the passport list?
A) Passport Index
b) Visa Index
c) Tourism Index
d) Travel Index
Answer: a
2) How many countries can UAE passport holders travel to visa-free?
a) 176
b) 47
C) 167
d) 31
Answer: с
3) What passports are the second most powerful?
a) the USA and British passports
b) the Singaporean and USA passports
c) the USA and German passports
D) the Singaporean and German passports
Answer: d
4) Where is the USA passport ranked?
a) second
B) fourth
c) third
d) eighth
Answer: b
5) Which passport affords its bearer the least freedom of movement?
A) Afghanistan's
b) Iraq's
c) Yemen's
d) Syria's
Answer: a
6) What National Day celebrations has the UAE just held?
a) its 48th National Day celebrations
b) its 49th National Day celebrations
c) its 46th National Day celebrations
d) its 47th National Day celebrations
Answer: d
7) What other position does the UAE's prime minister hold?
a) Finance Minister
b) Secretary of State
C) Ruler of Dubai
d) Foreign Secretary
Answer: c
8) How did His Highness Sheikh Mohammad Al Maktoum thank people?
a) on TV
B) via Twitter
c) on radio
d) in a newspaper
Answer: b
9) What did Sheikh Mohammad Al Maktoum say had been enhanced?
a) the UAE's tourism industry
b) UAE visas
C) the UAE's reputation
d) diplomatic relations
Answer: c
10) What progress did a passport website say the UAE passport had made?
a) slight progress