FAMILY
This is John Brown. He is thirty-nine years old; He is a
teacher of literature. He lives and works in Liverpool. He is an
Englishman. He isn't exactly a handsome man, but he is nice. He
has a wife, whose name is Mary, and two children — Susan and
George. Mary is thirty-four years old. She is a beautiful young
Englishwoman. She is a designer, but she doesn't work now. She
runs the house and looks after the children. Their children are
healthy and beautiful.
The family is at home. John is reading a book and Mary is
cooking. She is in the kitchen. Their children are watching video.
George is fourteen years old and Susan is eight. They love each
other very much and are fond of playing together.
It is seven o'clock now. It is dark and gloomy outside, because
it is late autumn now. It often rains and the air is cold and damp.
The nights are long and the days are short.
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Nick's Birthday
— Nick is twenty-five on the third of February!
— Oh, is it his birthday on Wednesday?
— Yes, it is. All his friends and relatives are coming to see him.
His uncle and aunt are coming from Glasgow.
— Fine! Let's give him some new computer discs as a present.
— That's a good idea!
Vocabulary
Key Structures
9. Am I smiling? Я улыбаюсь?
Are we playing chess? Мы играем в шахматы?
Are you eating? Ты ешь?
Is he running? Он бежит?
Are they looking at us? Они смотрят на нас?
Exercises
\ •
1 Answer the questions to the text.
1) Who is John Brown?
2) How old is Mary Brown?
3) Where are the Browns?
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4) What is John doing?
5) Where is Mary? What is she doing?
6) What are the names of the children?
7) Are the children healthy and beautiful?
4 Read the text, translating the words in brackets and putting them
r
into the correct form.
It is a fine day (сегодня). It is (тепло) and the sun (све-
тить). It is Mr Green's (день рождения) today. Mr Green is
with his (семья). They (гулять) in the park now. Mr Green and
his (жена) are looking at their (сын) and (дочь). Mr Green's
(дети) — Margaret and William — (играть) with the dog now.
The keys:
today; warm; is shining; birthday; family; are walking; wife; son;
daughter; children; are playing •
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5 Read and translate.
1) — What is your name? — Меня зовут Марк Бейкер.
— Are you a translator? — Нет, я не переводчик. Я
учитель.
— How old are you? — Мне 42 года.
— Is this your wife? — Нет, это моя сестра.
— What is her name? — Ее зовут Дора.
— How old is she? — Ей 38 лет.
— Is she a teacher, too? — Нет, она менеджер.
3) — Is it warm? -Да.
— Is it spring now? — Нет. Сейчас лето.
— Are the days short? — Нет. Они очень длинные.
— Is it raining outside? — Нет. Солнечно.
Vocabulary
Key Structures
Exercises
The keys:
There is; the walls; There is; writing table; There is; There are;
corner; in front of; are watching; dark
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щ Тема 3
Г ПОКУПКИ
[ Мэри Браун ходит за покупками почти каждый день. Она
[Любит свежие продукты. Вся семья Браунов тоже. Каждое утро
г Мэри составляет список покупок. Джон входит на кухню и
Видит, как его жена что-то пишет. .
Vocabulary
List of Expressions
Key Structures
Exercises
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Тема 4
ВРЕМЯ ЛЕНЧА
Джон Браун обычно' принимается за ленч в половине вто-
рого. Для этого он приходит домой из колледжа. Сегодня он
'ушел на работу без завтрака и к часу дня уже был голоден.
Дети съедают свой ленч в школе; они не приходят домой рань-
ше пяти часов.
Супруги Браун сидят на кухне за столом. Они обычно
едят на кухне, если нет гостей.
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Tea Time
Ann: Would you like a cup of tea, Kate?
Kate: Oh, yes. I am so thirsty.
A.: How many lumps of sugar do you like in your tea?
K.: Three will do.
A.: • I am sorry, there are only two lumps of sugar left.
K.: That is all right. Two lumps are better than one.
Vocabulary
List of Expressions
Key Structures
Exercises
Fill in the blanks with prepositions and read the sentences out
loud.
1) Please come _ dinner _ Wednesday. Splen-
did! See you „ dinner _ Wednesday then.
2) Don't let's go bus, as usual. Let's go
foot.
3) Let's stay home Sunday.
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4) Let's have lunch a little cafe next . , my place.
The keys:
1) to; on; at; on 2) by; on 3) at; on 4) at; to
4 Open the brackets, putting the pronouns into the correct form.
1) Let (we) talk about it today.
2) Let (they) come to lunch in time:
3) Let (I) go and see him this evening.
4) . Let (she) drink the milk.
5) Let (he) wait for his friends.
The keys:
1) us 2) them 3) me 4) her 5) him
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Тема 5
ВРЕМЕНА ГОДА И ПОГОДА
У каждого человека есть свое любимое время года. Вес-
ной Воздух становится теплее, а дни длиннее. Расцветают цве-
ты, а на деревьях появляются зеленые листья.
Осенью листья становятся желтыми, красными и корич-
невыми, и бывает много яблок.
Летом обычно бывает жарко. Иногда идет дождь, но он ред-
ко длится подолгу. У детей и их учителей наступают каникулы, и
каждый человек старается как можно чаще бывать за городом.
Зимой воздух становится морозным, часто идет снег,
температура падает ниже нуля, и люди отправляются кататься
на лыжах и на коньках.
Vocabulary
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Key Structures
Exercises
3 Open the brackets and give full answers to the questions according
to the pattern.
Example:
What were they doing at this time yesterday? (to fly to Edinburg) —
They were flying to Edinburg this time yesterday.
11) — What was the weather like — Было тепло. Светило солн-
on Saturday? це.
— Did it rain? — Да. Но дождь не длился
долго.
— Did you go swimming? — Да. Но вода была прохлад-
ной.
1) When are the leaves heavier: when they are still green or
when they turn yellow in autumn?
2) Why do we look for the shade in summer?
3) What do you do when you get caught in the rain? In what
places do you usually find shelter from the rain?
4) Why is it darker outdoors on a cloudy day than on a
sunny day?
5) Is a raincoat more convenient than an umbrella?
Topic 6
MEDICINES AND HEALTH
"Medicines are not meant to live on," an English proverb
says. That is true and we may add that good health is better than
the best medicine. And if your health is good you are always in a
good mood.
D.: Good morning. What's wrong with George? What are his
complaints?
J.: He slept badly. He has a terrible headache and a sore throat.
We are afraid he is starting a cold or flu.
D.: Any cough?
M.: No, not yet.
D.: Let me examine the boy... Open your mouth, George. Show
me your tongue. Say, "Ah."
M.: What's the matter with him, doctor?
D.: Just a moment... He has a bad cold, Mrs Brown, so he
must stay in bed for a week.
J.: That's good news for George.
D.: Good news? Why?
M.: Because he doesn't like school
D.: I see. Don't give the boy rich food. He can drink warm milk
and tea, and I suggest that you give him something for his
headache and sore throat.
J.: Will you write out a prescription?
D.: Here it is. Let hiip take the medicine three times a day. You
can buy it at the nearest chemist's.
M.: Is that all?
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Тема 6
ЛЕКАРСТВА И ЗДОРОВЬЕ
«На лекарствах не проживешь», — гласит английская по-
словица. Это правда, и мы можем добавить, что хорошее здо-
ровье лучше, чем самое замечательное лекарство. Если у вас
хорошее здоровье, то и настроение у вас всегда хорошее.
At the Dentist's
Good morning, Mr Baker.
Good morning, nurse. I .want to see the dentist, please.
Have you an appointment?
No, I haven't.
Is it urgent?
Yes, it is very urgent. I have a terrible toothache.
Can you come at 10 a.m. on Monday?
I want to see the dentist now, nurse.
The dentist is very busy at the moment. Can you wait till 2 p.m.?
I can wait, but my toothache can't.
Vocabulary
List of Expressions
Key Structures
4. Two years have passed since Прошло два года с тех пор,
he took a holiday. как он был в отпуске.
Six months have passed since Прошло шесть месяцев с тех
he recovered. пор, как он выздоровел.
Ten minutes have passed Прошло десять минут с тех
since he telephoned me. пор, как он звонил мне.
J
9. Could you paint the door Вы могли покрасить дверь в
green? зеленый цвет?
Could Г give you a lift? Я мог подвезти вас?
Could Polly give the book Полли могла вернуть вам кни-
back to you? гу?
Could we go shopping yester- Мы могли пойти за покупка-
day? ми вчера?
Could they wait for the tea- Они могли подождать учите-
cher? ля?
Exercises
3 Open the brackets putting the verb into the correct form.
1) We (to read) the latest novel by this writer yet.
2) We (to discuss) your mistakes at the next lesson.
3) Excuse me, I (to hear) the last word.
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4) Who (to tell) you this story?
5) We usually (to speak) English at the lesson.
6) What's the matter with the child? He (to look) pale.
7) I (to be going) for a walk now.
A New Apartment
I. hear you have rented a new apartment the other day. How
do you like it?
It is quite comfortable, but not very large. It is a one-bed-
room apartment.
On what floor is it?
It's 011 the second floor.
Good, you won't have to use the elevator then.
There is no elevator in the house.
So the rent must not be very high.
It is not very high indeed. «•
Vocabulary
List of Expressions
Key Structures
Exercises
1) Drive along this street and you will see the theatre to your
tight.
2) Listen to me carefully and you will understand it.
3) Give me your pen and I shall explain how to do it.
4) Switch on the radio and you will hear the news. '
The keys:
l) 'd like 2) 'd like to 3) 'd like to 4) 'd like to
Invitation
— Please come to tea on Tuesday and meet my Mum and my
cousin.
— Tuesday... Let me see... I've got a busy day this Tuesday...
— Then come to lunch on Sunday, if it's convenient for you.
— On Sunday? Lovely! Yes! What time?
— Will 1.30 be all right?
— Wonderful. Till Sunday, then!
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Д.: Ты пойдешь с нами, Мэгги? Бабуля будет очень рада.
Она любит быть в компании ли это.
Д.: Она будет рада, клянусь.
М.: Хорошо, я пойду... Жаль, что мы пропустим фильм.
Его нет на видео.
Д.: Не огорчайся из-за этого. Мы можем пойти в кино зав-
тра. Завтра суббота, мы не учимся.
М.: Прекрасно. Давай пойдем в субботу.
List of Expressions
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Key Structures
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Exercises
Example:
If you want something done, do it
If you want something done, do it yourself
The keys:
1) make 2) do 3) do; make 4) make 5) do 6) make; do
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4 Read and translate.
1) — Where and when shall we — Давайте встретимся в пят-
meet? ницу после обеда в моем офи-
се.
— I'm afraid it's impossible. — Тогда давайте встретимся в
I'm leaving for France on среду утром. Вы заняты в сре-
ду?
Thursday.
— No, I am not. I'll be at — Да. Не забудьте о докумен-
your office.on Wednesday. тах. Они должны быть подпи-
What time? Does 10.30 suit саны к среде.
you all right?
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10) — Вы сделали много — What shall I do? :
ошибок в своем отчете. Вы
делали большие успехи
вначале, а сейчас с вами
что-то случилось.
— Вы должны поработать — Can Dorothy help me?
сегодня сверхурочно.
Нет, вы должны все — There were a lot of them.
сделать сами. Какие еще
документы вы готовили?
— Я хочу, чтобы вы все — What time shall I come?
просмотрели и положили
в мой сейф. Завтра с утра
приходите ко мне в офис
и мы обсудим ваши ошиб-
ки.
— Давайте договоримся — Yes, sir.
на 10 часов. Не опазды-
вайте.
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Have you ever been late for an appointment? What did
you say?
What would you say if you want to decline (отказаться)
an invitation?
Topic 9
IN THE BANK
John and Mary Brown are not very rich people, but they try
to do their best to save money. Mary Brown wants to open an
account in the bank, but she doesn't know what is more profita-
ble — to start a savings account or a current account. She decides
to speak to the clerk first.
Vocabulary
List of Expressions
I tried, my best to learn the rule. Я сделал все, что в моих си-
лах, чтобы выучить прави-
ло.
He tries his best not to be late. Он делает все возможное, что-
бы не опоздать.
Key Structures
2. The sun had set before I was Солнце село до того, как я
ready to go. был готов отправиться в путь.
They went home after they Они ушли домой после того,
had finished their work. как закончили работу.
He had finished his work be- Он закончил работу до того,
fore I rang him up. как я позвонил.
She had made her decision Она приняла решение к тому
by the time we came. времени, как мы пришли.
Exercises
The keys:
1) has been sent 2) was not discussed; will be discussed 3) has not
been fixed 4) is being constructed; will be built 5) had been j
sweetened 6) was being prepared
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4 Read and translate: j
1) — Деньги на столе. — There is no money there.
— Тогда они потрачены. — What shall I do?
— Возьми кредитную кар- — I lost it last week.
точку.
— Was Peter still being ques- — Нет. Всех детей уже опро-
tioned when his mother сили.
came?
— I don't think so. Ann and — Их не опрашивают. Они
Steve are still in the room. ждут своих родителей.
— Where are their parents? — Вот они. Они опаздывают.
•к "к -к
G.: It is the latest picture and it is considered the best of the year.
There are a lot of people at the box-office. The film is playing
to full houses. This cinema is always full though.
M.: Shall we be able to get seats?
G.: Unfortunately, it was impossible to reserve seats, but I am
sure we'll be able to get in.
M.: We'll have to wait for stall seats.
G.: I wonder, are balcony seats still available?
M.: Oh, no! They are usually too far from the screen. We won't
see anything...
G.: Oh! Here we are at last. Look! There are two vacant seats in
the foyer. The film starts in fifteen minutes. Let's wait there
and have a Pepsi.
M.: It's an American film, isn't it? I am sure, nobody in our class
has seen it.
G.: You know Tom, he is an inveterate cinema-goer. He said he
had seen it and enjoyed it immensely. He said it was a talent-
ed and original film.
•к -k -k
G.: Well, did you like the film?
M.: Yes, the plot is quite interesting. It makes you forget that you
are at the cinema. The stereo sound is done well. But the
actors speak American English', This spoils the effect. They
should have dubbed the film.
G.: The acting is wonderful though. It is strong and moving, it
makes up for the language. And the plot really carries one
away. The previous film by this producer was weaker. I don't
think this one will please everybody, but it will cause a lot of
discussion.
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Тема 10
В КИНО
Джордж Браун и Маргарет Сноу часто ходят вместе в
кино. Сегодня суббота. Они решили посмотреть новый фильм,
которого еще нет на видео.
* * *
* * *
Vocabulary
List of Expressions
It's high time for me to go home. Мне давно пора идти домой.
It's high time for you to start Тебе давно пора начать рабо-
working. тать.
It's high time for the boy to go Мальчику давно пора идти
to bed. спать.
Key Structures
1. I don't think this film will Думаю, что этот фильм понра-
please everybody. вится не всем.
He doesn^t think this is the Он думает, что это не лучший
best plan. план.
We don't think you are right. Мы думаем, что вы не пра-
вы.
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The teacher doesn't think Учитель считает, что мы не
we are ready for the test. готовы к контрольной.
5. It's the -best film of the year. Это лучший фильм года.
My brother is the tallest boy Мой брат — самый высокий
in his class. мальчик в своем классе.
It's the most important ques- Это самый важный вопрос.
tion.
Your house is the most beau- Ваш дом — самый красивый
tiful in the village. в деревне.
8. It made him forget all the . Это заставило его забыть все
troubles. беды.
The horror made him run. Ужас заставил его побежать.
Cold rain makes me shiver. Холодный дождь заставляет
меня дрожать.
His joke made her smile. Его шутка заставила ее улыб-
нуться.
Example:
Don't drink this medicine now. (in an hour) —
You should drink it in an hour.
The keys:
1) had got to the village before dark. 2) had arrived. 3) went by
plane. 4) were any changes in their plans. 5) had already had
breakfast.. 6) were leaving London. - i
— Алло, это ты, Элис? — Yes, it's me. Where are you?
— Я жду тебя напротив - Yes. Why?
кинотеатра. Ты сможешь
прийти?
— Фильм Спилберга на- - Really? It'll take me fifteen
чинается через двадцать minutes to get there.
минут. Мне удалось до-
статьдва билета в пар- 1
тер.
— Не опаздывайГЙначе — You should have rimg me up
(otherwise) мы не сможем earlier.
войти.
— Я не мог. Жду тебя. — All right. I'll take a taxi.
Если сможешь, приходи.
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10) — What are you doing? — Я перевожу эту статью.
Джерри вчера попросил сде-
лать это.
— It's high time for you to — Думаю, я не смогу начать
start working at the project. работу над ним на этой не-
деле.
— You should have told me — Анна сказала, что вчера вы
about it yesterday. были заняты весь день.
— You should have come to — Хорошо. Я переведу ста-
my office yourself, you тью и сразу начну работу над
shouldn't listen to any of the проектом. Я наверстаю упу-
employees. щенное время.
— You'll have to work very — Я знаю. В такой ситуации
hard. нужно делать все, что в твоих
силах. *
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Тема 11
В ПАРИКМАХЕРСКОЙ
Мэри Браун — симпатичная молодая женщина. Она при-
лагает массу усилий, чтобы выглядеть красивой. Прошло две
недели с тех пор, как Мэри ходила в парикмахерскую. Сейчас
она решила полностью поменять стиль. Она записалась к сво-
ему парикмахеру, но немного опаздывает.
Vocabulary
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altogether — совсем, совершенно to have one's hair cut — под-
anniversary — юбилей стричься
barber's — (мужская) парикма- to have one's hair set — уложить
херская долосы
beard — борода to have one's hair trimmed — под-
to be in a hurry — спешить равнять волосы
to be in time — успевать вовремя herbal — травяной
to be on sale — быть в продаже honey — медовый
beauty parlour — косметический It won't take long.,. — Это не зай-
кабинет мет много времени...
a bit — немного to make an appointment — назна-
to comb — расчесывать чать встречу; записываться
Congratulations^, — Мои поздрав- (на прием)
ления! make up — п. косметика, макияж;
dry — а. сухой; v. сушить v. накладывать косметику
to dye — красить (волосы) manicure — маникюр
fan — фен massage — массаж
haircut — стрижка moustache — усы
hairdresser's — (женская) парик- to shave — бриться
махерская to shave off one's beard — сбри-
to have a shampoo — вымыть го- вать бороду
лову wedding — бракосочетание
List of Expressions
It has been raining since mor- Дождь идет с утра. Мне ужас-
ning. I am sick and tired of но надоел дождь.
rain.
Why are you shouting at me? Почему ты кричишь на меня?
Are you sick and tired of Я надоел тебе?
me? I
This dog is sleeping on my bed Этот пес опять спит на моей
again. I am sick and tired кровати. Мне это надое-
of it. ло.
Key Structures
Fill in the blanks with the verbs "say", "speak", "tell", "talk".
Use the correct form:
*
1) He he is a doctor.
2) She for an hour, but she . anything
new.
3) _ _ _ _ _ him to come at once. '
4) The students that the book is too difficult.
5) It is interesting to him.
6) He went away and a word.
7) Who you this?
8) They in the living room at the moment.
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The keys:
1) says 2) has been speaking; didn't say 3) Tell 4) say 5) to talk
6) didn't say 7) told 8) are talking
The keys:
1) - 2) - 3) the 4) - 5) - ; the 6) - 7) - 8) The
Talking Business j
— Could you help me, please? I have a few questions to ask. j
— Well, no, not just now, I am afraid. 1 have a lot of work to
do. Please, come this afternoon about three or so.
— What are you doing? j
— I am looking for some information in the Internet. I must j
pick it up and translate the most interesting parts for the •]
chief. \
— How long will it take you? i
— I don't know yet. - >
— Are you going to make a break for a cup of tea?
— Sure. Let's meet at the cafeteria in half an hour and discuss ,
your problems. Is that all right?
— Splendid. Thanks. *i
Vocabulary
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List of Expressions
Key Structures
Exercises
The keys: ; -
1) the warmest 2) not so dull as 3) as noisy as 4) the oldest 5)
not so tall as
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Тема 13
В ХИМЧИСТКЕ
Джона Брауна пригласили на вечер, который должен
состояться в офисе директора по случаю его дня рождения.
Мэри решила, что Джон должен надеть свой лучший костюм,
но когда она вынула его из гардероба, то увидела чернильное
пятно на правом рукаве. Костюм нужно было почистить в хим-
чистке.
Было без десяти минут три, когда Мэри Браун вошла в
здание химчистки и подошла к стойке, за которой сидела
молодая женщина.
Vocabulary
List of Expressions
The car will be as good as new Машина будет как новая, пос-
after we repair it. ле того, как мы ее почи-
ним.
The house looks as good as new. Дом выглядит как новый.
Take this bag, it's as good as Возьмите эту сумку, она по-
new. чти новая.
Key Structures
8. What made you say so? Что заставило тебя так ска-
зать?
What made him think he is Что заставило его думать, что
right? он прав?
What makes you do it? Что заставляет тебя делать это?
What made Kate try it again? Что заставило Кейт^нова по-
пробовать это?
Exercises
3 Open the brackets putting the verbs into the correct form.
1) The plan (not to discuss) yet.
2) N o mistakes (to make) in that work.
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3) The suit (to clean) already.
4) Nothing (to change) here since last year.
5) The door (to lock) at last.
6) The work (to pay for) already by somebody else.
The keys:
1) hasn't been discussed 2) has been made 3) has been cleaned
4) has changed 5) has been locked 6) has been paid for
1) He is strong.
2) The story is dull.
3) The garden was beautiful.
4) Tim is kind.
5) The street is noisy.
6) The journey was long.
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— Don't be so nervous! He — Хорошо, В сущности, ты
is just busy. Let's go some- прав. Нам придется подождать
where for a walk and have до завтра.
a drink.
Three days have passed. The Browns are checking out. Their
bill was prepared one day before their leaving. They are now talk-
ing to the clerk at the reception desk downstairs.
At a London Hotel
Guide: Our plan for today is to see the West End, to have a walk
down Downing Street' and be back at the hotel for lunch at
half past two.
Tourist: Have I got enough time to go and get my camera? -
G.: Yes, of course! We have still got half an hour. You can all go
to your rooms and have a short rest. But please be in the
lobby at ten sharp. Don't be late.
Т.: • Right!
G.: All right!
Vocabulary
146
!
С.: Вот ваш счет.
Д.: Общая сумма великовата.
С.: Плата составляет 10.50 в день плюс 12% за обслужива-
ние, включая завтрак.
Д.: О! Я этого не знал. Не стоило мне давать на чай горнич-
ной и официанту. В следующий раз я это учту.
М.: Можно попросить носильщика принести наши вещи
J
вниз?
С.: Да, конечно.
М.: Принесите, пожалуйста, черный кожаный чемодан и две
синие сумки. Номер 503.
С.: Вам нужно такси?
М.: Да, пожалуйста. Пора ехать на вокзал. Без двадцати пять,
Джон!
Д.: Правда? Тогда пошли! Мы можем опоздать!
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List of Expressions
Key Structures
Exercises
1) They live far from the. center, (to change their apart-
ment)
2) She doesn't work on Saturdays, (work on Sunday)
3) Peter is hungry, (go home for lunch) ;' '
4) Daniel has got a splitting headache, (leave early)
5) His house is very far; we can't go there on foot, (take a
bus)
6) Eve is not busy now. (help Dug with the translation)
3 Open the brackets putting the words into the correct form.
1) I want (you; translate) the text now.
2) The producer didn't want (the scene; play) -like that.
3) They couldn't make (I; think) ill of her.
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4) Do you want (I; retell) the story?
5) He saw (they; go) down the river.
6) The fat man ordered (his luggage; carry down) from his
room.
I
The keys:
1) I want you to translate the text. 2) The producer didn't want
the scene to be played like that. 3) They couldn't make me think
ill of her. 4) Do you want me to retell the stoiy? 5) He saw them
going down the river. 6) The fat man ordered his luggage to be
carried down from his room.
Vocabulary
List of Expressions
Key Structures
Exercises
Fill in the blanks choosing the right word from the given list:
well; happy; ashamed; embarrassed; tired; young. -=
The keys:
1) ashamed 2) embarrassed 3) happy 4) young 5) well 6) tired.
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Тема 16
ИЗУЧЕНИЕ ИНОСТРАННЫХ ЯЗЫКОВ
Осенний вечер, без четверти восемь. Джон Браун только
вчера вернулся из своей поездки в Италию. Он изучал итальян-
скую литературу и дал несколько лекций по английской литера-
туре в Римском университете. Он звонит своему другу Тревору
Дику, который собирается в Италию через пару месяцев.
How Can I
— How did you learn French?
— I suppose, I learned it in Paris. But you could learn it very
soon if you really tried.
— But how? I've done French at school for ages, and I simply
can't read it, though I've often tried.
— What you learned at school is only to handle the tools — you've
got to learn to use them for yourself. You take "The Three
musketeers", read through a few pages, marking the words
you don't know, look them up and try to remember them.
Don't linger over them too much, but try and get interested
in the story. ,
— And what then?
— You'll feel you are making good progress long before you read
it up to the end.
Vocabulary
List of Expressions
Key Structures
Exercises
The keys:
1) read 2) had 3) could 4) tried 5) were 6) were able 7) had
received
Example:
Are there many people in the shop? —
No, there are few people in the shop.
— Have you read that book — Да. И она мне очень по-
up to the end? нравилась.
— It is too difficult to read. — Ты должен посмотреть их в
There are a lot of words I словаре и попытаться запом-
don't know. нить. Я задерживаюсь в биб-
лиотеке на пару часов для это-
го.
— I wish I could do that. I — Ты живешь за городом?
have no time at all. It takes
me two hours to get home.
- Yes. — Тебе нужно снять квартиру
здесь и ездить домой два раза
в месяц.
— It is too expensive. I can't
afford it.
John has a small bag with him and he doesn't need a porter.
So he goes to the departure platform and takes his seat in the com-
partment. In a few minutes the train starts. There is only one
passenger except John in the compartment.
Vocabulary
List of Expressions
Can you see this sign straight Вы видите этот знак прямо над
above you? вами?
Tom went straight to London. Том поехал прямо в Лондон.
Ted drank straight from the bottle. Тед пил прямо из бутылки.
We've no time to spare, that's У нас нет лишнего времени,
why we'll go straight to the поэтому перейдем прямо к
point. сути..
Key Structures
Exercises
The keys:
1) anybody 2) everything 3) never 4.) nobody 5) everything 6)
somebody; nothing; anything
The keys:
1) I can't see anything either. 2) My sister didn't go anywhere
either. 3) I haven't got any spare time either. 4) She didn't find
anybody either. 5) Helen hasn't seen anybody either. :6) They
didn't see any flowers either. •• :
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in • Мэри наконец-то на борту самолета. Он вылетел из Лон-
дона с опозданием на несколько часов. Рядом с Мэри сидит
женщина средних лет. '
199.
Vocabulary
List of Expressions
She does exactly what she likes. Она делает только то, что ей
нравится.
— Are you his relative? — Вы его родственник?
— Not exactly. — Не совсем.
He is exactly the man for the Он как раз подходит на эту
post. должность.
— Do you mean I am fired? — Вы хотите сказать, что я
уволен?
— Exactlyl — Именно!
Key Structures
202.
7. I'll call you if I need some- Я позвоню тебе, если мне что-
thing. нибудь понадобится.
If you don't hurry, you won't Если ты не поторопишься, ты
catch the train. не попадешь на этот поезд.
We'll never know the langu- Мы не сможем хорошо знать
age well unless we study язык, если не будем усердно
hard. заниматься.
If we don't book the tickets, Если мы не забронируем би-
we shan't be able to get on леты, мы не попадем на этот
this plane. самолет.
10. This train started from Liver- Этот поезд отправился из Ли-
pool at ten sharp. верпуля ровно в Десять.
When are we due to arrive in Когда мы должны прибыть в
Bonn? Бонн?
Are you in Moscow for the Вы в Москве впервые?
first time?
We'll be there at six fifty. Мы там будем в шесть пять-
десят.
203.
Exercises
Read the statements and the questions; then answer the questions
in reported speech.
Example:
"My train leaves at five sharp."
What did he say? —
He said that his train left at five sharp.
Vocabulary
List of Expressions
Key Structures
Exercises
The keys:
1) must 2) can 3) can 4) could 5) may 6) could 7) might 8) might
223.
Ch.: Of course. The only way to find out is to go and try it. And
that's taking rather a risk.
M.: Another thing. We don't know if it is possible to go there by
car. It takes longer with the children and holiday traffic.
Ch.: But if you go by train or by air you don't see much on the
way.
M.: Yes, I agree with you.
Ch.: It's just occurred to me — Mr amd Mrs Croft over the road
have been to Brighton several times and they always stayed at
the hotels.
M.: Did they?
Ch.: I'll ask one or the other of them to give you a ring.
M.: That's very kind of you. They won't mind, will they?
Ch.r They'll be pleased to help.
M.: Thank you ever so much, Charles.
Ch.: No thanks at all. Glad to help if I can.
Vocabulary
done it the hard way — преодо- ad, advert — краткая форма сло-
левал различные трудности ва advertisement "- объявление
they are bound to say that — они advice — совет
вынуждены так писать to be at a loss — быть в расте-
where they'll put up with noisy рянности
kids — где администрация to be in — наступать (о временах
мирится с присутствием шум- года)
ных ребятишек to be on leave — быть в отпуске
I can't be of very much help to you beach — пляж
there. — Я не очень-то могу disorganized — неорганизованный
тебе в этом помочь, elder — старший
abroad — за границей essential — существенный, важ-
ный
225.
to face — быть обращенным к to mind — возражать
keep an eye on smth. (smb.) — глаз to occur — приходить на ум
не спускать; следить за чем- to scrabble — копаться, рыться
либо, кем-либо, seaside — морское побережье
kid — малыш, ребенок suitable — подходящий
to make up one's mind — решать- to take a risk — рисковать
ся на что-то tent — палатка
marvellous — изумительный, чу- terribly — страшно, ужасно
десный traffic — дорожное движение
List of Expressions
Exercises
Express the same idea with the help of the modal verb "may".
Example:
Perhaps (possibly) Mr Jones is right. —
Mr Jones may be right
1) Perhaps he is at home.
2) Possibly the dog is hungry,
3) Perhaps he is in the library.
4) Possibly our group is in room five.
5) Perhaps the film is over by now.
6) Possibly the information is wrong.
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4) When the last exam was she was so tired, that
couldn't sleep night.
5) — When did you come London? —
the end the month.
6) We had a long discussion hotels the
seaside.
The keys:
1) with; of 2) to; by; round 3) at; in; with 4) over; at 5) from;
in; of 6) about; at
M.: Listen, darling. I decided to apply for that job I told you
about. Do you remember?
J.: Yes. I remember. What was it? A furniture factory?
M.: No, interior designing company. Rather like the place I
worked at when we lived in Glasgow.
J.: Oh, yes, of course. I remember now. Do you feel optimistic
about it?
M.: Well, I wouldn't say I exactly feel optimistic, but at least my
training and experience have given me a chance. Maybe I'll
get short-listed. But the interview — that's difficult.
J.: Why, for goodness sake? You are not scared of interviews,
are you?
M.: No. But I don't feel at-my best at interviews. I feel off bal-
ance when they start asking me questions.
J.: Oh, I shouldn't worry too much about it if I were you. The
job is absolutely made for you. I don't think they'll get many
applicants with similar qualifications.
M.: Well. We'll see.
J.: By the way, what's the pay like?
M.: The pay is good. Nearly twice what I used to get in Glas-
gow.
J.: We'll get a Big difference if you get the job. We'll be loaded!
M.: I don't know about loaded. We need twice as much to be
loaded!
J.: Is the money the main reason for your applying?
M.: One of the reasons. Probably not the main one.
J.:. What was that then?
M,: Well, I don't know. I'd like to put a few ideas into practice.
Do you remember Bill: my boss in Glasgow?
J.: Yes, why?
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Тема 21
УСТРОЙСТВО НА РАБОТУ
Семья Браунов не очень богата. Судя по всему, они иногда
не могут свести концы с концами. Поэтому Мэри решила
послать в одну из компаний письмо с заявлением о приеме на
работу. Она снова хочет начать работать. Вечером она решила
сказать Джону о своем решении.
Vocabulary
List of Expressions
Henry tried hard to earn more Генри старался изо всех сил
money, but he could hardly заработать побольше де-
make both ends meet. нег, но едва мог сводить
концы с концами.
Don't ask them for money — Не проси у них денег — они
they can hardly make both едва сводят концы с кон-
ends meet. цами.
1 manage to make both ends * Я умудряюсь сводить концы с
meet. концами.
Key Structures
243.
Exercises
Invitation to a Dinner
Good morning, Kenneth.
Good morning, Lester. It's ages since I heard from y6u.
I've been away for a while. It was a business trip to Thai-
land. And then the days have been so crowded since my re-
turn that there have been few occasions to visit any of my
'friehds.
I am glad to see you.
By the way, will it be possible for you and Carol to come and
have dinner with lis on Friday at seven o'clock?
Even if we had other plans for Friday, we'd try to cancel
them to have pleasure to see both of you.
So this coming Friday, at seven. We are expecting some
other interesting people to come.
Thanks for the invitation.
See you on Friday.
252.
С.: И в общем.,, ты же знаешь наш дом, он недостаточно
велик. Мы думали, может быть есть хоть малейшая воз-
можность устроить эту вечеринку в вашем доме. Это только
на один вечер, понимаешь?
Д.: Ну... Мы были бы конечно рады пустить вас. Но в дан-
ный момент это было бы несколько затруднительно.
С.: О, нет. Это не сейчас. Примерно через две недели.
Д.: Через две недели. Понятно. Но, к сожалению, это бу-
дет еще труднее. Видишь ли, у нас часть дома ремонти-
руется, и через две недели...
С.: Полагаю, что нет возможности использовать те комна-
ты, в которых не идет ремонт?
Д.: Ну, ты знаешь, как это бывает,. Синтия, когда, в; доме
маляры. Невозможно разобраться, что к чему, если ты
понимаешь, что я имею в виду.
С.: Да, да, Конечно. Жаль. Не знаю, что мы будем де-
лать.
Д.: Извини, мы бы помогли, если бы могли.
Vocabulary
List of Expressions
I'd like to help you if you see Я хочу помочь тебе, если ты по-
what I mean. нимаешь, о чем я говорю.
He is not rude; he just can't' Он не груб. Он просто не мо-
control his emotions. If you жет контролировать свои
see what I mean. эмоции. Если ты понима-
ешь, о чем я.
I'd like to eat something very Я бы хотел съесть что-нибудь
delicious but not rich, if you очень вкусное, но не жир
see what I mean, ное, если ты,понимаешь,
что я имею в виду.
It's a pity you don't know him Жаль, что ты не знаешь его
well enough. достаточно хорошо.
Brian is leaving for good. It's Брайан уезжает навсегда. Ка-
such a pity! кая жалость!
We lost his phone-number — Мы потеряли его номер теле-
that's a pity! фона — вот жалость.
It would be a pity if Paul left all Было бы жаль, если бы Пол
his canvases in the country. оставил свои холсты за го-
родом.
254.
Key Structures
10. T have been very busy since Я был очень занять со време-
my return. ни моего возвращения.
She washed all the dishes Она помыла всю посуду, пока
while I was away. меня не было.
My son had done the shop- Мой сын сходил за покупка-
ping before we came from ми до нашего возвращения с
work. работы.
The Blacks had bought a Семья Блэк купила холодиль-
fridge by the time they ник к тому времени, как они
moved to a new apartment. переехали на новую квартиру.
Exercises
The keys:
1) at; of 2) to; on 3) of; out of 4) through 5) off; in 6) of; to;
on
264.
Тема 23
РАЗГОВОР О СПОРТЕ
Джорджу Брауну четырнадцать лет. Он симпатичный и
здоровый мальчик. Джорджу не очень хорошо даются школь-
ные предметы, но он преуспевает в спорте. Он занимается
верховой ездой и теннисом. Кроме того, он футбольный бо-
лельщик и старается не пропустить ни одной игры с участием
своей любимой команды «Ливерпуль». Сегодня он пришел из
школы очень возбужденным.
Vocabulary
266.
List of Expressions
Key Structures
4. It's not a bad mark, but it's Это не плохая отметка, но она
worse than your usual one. хуже, чем обычно.
Are you feeling better today? Ты сегодня чувствуешь себя
лучше?
Chemistry is quite interes- Химия — очень интересная
ting, but I like math better. наука, но мне больше нравит-
ся математика;
I fear him worse than before. Я боюсь его еще сильнее, чем
раньше.
6. What did you like when you Что ты любил, когда был ма-
were a boy? леньким?
Ronald studied hard when he Рональд прилежно учился,
was young. когда был молодым.
268.
I was eighteen when I en- Мне было восемнадцать, ког-
tered the institute. да я поступил в институт.
We went to school together Мы вместе ходили в школу,
when we Lived in Leeds. когда жили в Лидсе.
9.: The old man gave him advice Старик дал ему помимо, де-
as well as money. нег совет.
There is a window as well В этой комнате есть окно и
as a balcony in this room. балкон.
Derek can play the piano. Дерек играет на пианино. На
He plays the violin as well. скрипке он тоже умеет играть.
Get some vegetables as well! Купи и овощей!
4. It's not a bad mark, but it's Это не плохая отметка, но она
worse than your usual one. хуже, чем обычно.
Are you feeling better today? Ты сегодня чувствуешь себя
лучше?
Chemistry is quite interes- Химия — очень интересная
ting, but I like math better. наука, но мне больше нравит-
ся математика.'
I fear him worse than before. Я боюсь его еще сильнее, чем
раньше.
6. What did you like when you Что ты любил, когда был ма-
were a boy? леньким?
Ronald studied hard when he Рональд прилежно учился,
was young. когда был молодым.
268.
I was eighteen when I en- Мне было восемнадцать, ког-
tered the institute. да я поступил в институт.
We went to school together Мы вместе ходили в школу,
when we lived in Leeds. когда жили в Лидсе.
9.: The old man gave him advice Старик дал ему помимо, де-
as well as money. нег совет.
There is a window as well В этой комнате есть окно и
as a balcony in this room. балкон.
Derek can play the piano. Дерек играет на пианино. На
He plays the violin as well. скрипке он тоже умеет играть.
Get some vegetables as well! Купи и овощей!
Exercises
Open the brackets putting the verbs into the correct form.
1) We (to come) out of the house in the early morning,
when it (to be) still dark.
2) He (to become) a prominent scientist when I (to be) still
in college. * s
3) Her father (not to like) it when she (to interfere) with
his work.
4) She (to avoid) speaking to him when he (to try) to ap-
proach her.
5) The lecturer (to repeat) the last phrase when he (to be
asked) for it.
1
270 •
6) When he (to see) me he (to stop) and (to wait) until I (to
come) down into the hall. <
The keys:
1) came; was 2) became; was 3) didn't like; interfered 4) avoid-
ed; tried 5) repeated; was asked 6) saw; stopped; waited; came
I
talking. ;
I'd like you to stop interrupting me
smoking here,
being cross with me.
I
their using my textbook,
going out for a walk now.
I don't mind
Jack's helping me.
his coming to see me today.
I
playing chess here?
Do you mind if we go on telling the whole truth to him?
inviting him to our place?
giving her a piece of advice?
{
translating the article yet.
playing this game,
He hasn't finished
watching this match,
speaking over the phone.
j '
r
interrupting the lecturer,
They continue changing their plans,
spending their mother's money.
_ making apparent mistakes.
271.
Read and translate.
— How is your swimming? — Я хожу плавать дважды в
неделю и сделал большие ус-
пехи. Ч
— Unfortunately I am not — Я начал плавать, когда
good at swimming. поступил в институт. Я также
учился кататься на коньках.
— I prefer skiing to skating. — Как часто ты ходишь ка-
I look forward to this winter — таться?
I bought a new pair of skies
not long ago.
— Every Saturday and Sun- — Жаль, что тебе больше нра-
day. вятся лыжи. Мы могли бы
вместе ходить на каток.
272.
— The Swedish team is ex- — Я согласен с тобой. Он уда-
cellent with a single excep- рил нашего игрока, когда их
tion. Their Swonson is вратарь пропустил мяч.
down-right rude, if you see
what I mean.