Travelling
People travel а lot nowadays. The means of transport are numerous
and we often have much choice.
Many thousands of years ago it was not so. First, people travelled on
foot. It is the oldest and the most natural way of travelling!
Man also feels well in water. But of course, swimming is not used as а
means of travelling. Still, waterways were probably the first "roads" for
which the means of transport were invented: rafts, boats and ships. The
ships then came into the seas, but they were sailing а long the coastline
until the man leamt to navigate looking at the stars.
One of the greatest inventions of mankind was а wheel. With the help
of it appeared carts, vans, carriages, cars, and buses. This invention was а
breakthrough in the transport history.
Another invention was а steam engine. It was the main reason of industrial
revolution in the 19th century. It also helped to create trains. By
the end of the 19th century а great network of railways covered our planet.
Then came the era of planes. Man at last conquered the air - the
dream which was expressed as far as in the myths of Ancient Greece came
true! When gyroscope was invented flying became much safer and quicker.
What are the main features of different means of travelling? Travelling
bу air is, of course, the quickest and the most comfortable, but sometimes
it's not the cheapest, and safety control is very tiresome.
Travelling bу train is good because you can see the countryside and
travel very comfortably. Unlike airports, railway stations are often in the
centre of the city. But а joumey bу train often takes а lot of time, especially
in Russia, and you are very close to your fellow-travellers.
Travelling bу bus has more disadvantages: buses are not as quick as
planes and are not as comfortable as many trains. But if you travel to the
country, this is the best choice!
Travelling bу car is also а good choice, as you may start at any time you
like and go to any place. You are limited only bу the quality ofthe road.
So, many ways of travelling exist. Probably some more will appear in
the next decades. Good luck in your choice! перевод пожалуйста только нормально составленные предожения
