The entire community of 21st century people is sick and tired of work andstudies, stress and pressure. We are all suffering from hurry sickness and badlyneed some time for full relaxation. And what is the best way to relax? I supposeit`s just to have a perfect day when no one will disturb you from deepmeditation and relaxation.
I am dreaming about having a perfect day somewhere in India or Goa, the place, which is notspoilt by civilization. I would probably wake up around 10 a.m and tuck into a delicious Indian breakfast oа pancakes with lots of curry powder. Then I`d take to the backwater for three or fourhours. Later on, having had an indulgent lunch, I`d lie in a hummock, sipping fresh coconut milkthrough a straw and reading a good book. I might follow the footsteps ofHollywood stars, to come to such places in search of relaxation, massage andnatural healthcare facilities, which date back more than 3000 years. Thesetreatments use herbal oils made from the exotic spices. Poured very slowlyacross your forehead, the oil feels like a cow licking you. This might soundrevolting, but is actually very enjoyable for people suffering from stress andstrains of modern life.
After supper, totally relaxed, I`d head for bed, putting an eye-mask in order to avoid being wokenup by the early sun.
Partial renewal or renewal of components comprises the intermediate renewal1 of
major or minor components - switches, crossings, worn rails, insulating rail-joints, etc.
- Day-to-day maintenance includes maintenance of desirable standards of all com-
ponents of railway track and alignment which can be done mechanically or manually.
(3) Day-to-day maintenance includes tamping, lining, patrolling and other tasks.
Complete renewal as well as earthworks and reballasting require both temporary speed re-
strictions (TSRs) and ’abnormal’ possession of the fine. Earthworks, reballasting and day-
to-day maintenance may require ‘abnormal’ possessions only, while partial renewal of
components requires, at the worst, a ‘normal’ possession.
(4) A ‘normal’ possession is one which requires no alteration to regular services. An
‘abnormal’ possession does require alterations, and sometimes it may take up to 50 hours
to carry out this work. Generally, a weekend ‘abnormal’ possession lasts some 15-20
hours.
Note: 1) intermediate renewal – средний ремонт.
Ex. 7. Search the text for the English equivalents of the following Russian
phrases: