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Vocabulary
Key Structures
3. I am a student. Я студент.
You are an engineer. Вы инженер.
He is a computer program Он программист.
mer.
She is a cook. Она повар.
They are schoolchildren. Они школьники.
We are drivers. Мы — шоферы.
His uncle is a watchmaker. Его дядя — часовщик.
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
Example:
I am a doctor. (My brother) —
M y brother isn ’t a doctor.
•Example:
Is Kate very busy just now? (cook) —
Yes, she is. She is cooking.
4 Read the text, translating the words in brackets and putting them
into, the correct form.
It is a fine day (сегодня). It is (тепло) and the sun (све
тить). It is M r G reen’s (день рождения) today. M r Green is
with his (семья). They (гулять) in the park now. M r Green and
his (жена) are looking at their (сын) and (дочь). M r G reen’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
5 Read and translate.
1) — What is your name? — М еня зовут М арк Бейкер.
— Are you a translator? — Нет, я не переводчик. Я
учитель.
— How old are you? — М не 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
Vocabulary
List o f Expressions
Key Structures
Exercises
Vocabulary
List of Expressions
Key Structures
Exercises
2 Fill in the blanks with prepositions and read the sentences out
loud.
1) Please co m e_______ dinner________Wednesday. Splen
did! See y o u _______ d in n e r________ Wednesday then.
2) D on’t let’s g o _______ bus, as usual. Let’s go
foot.
3) Let’s s ta y _______ h o m e ________ Sunday.
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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
John Brown has just come from a trip to Russia. His wife
wants to know everything about the country and the people.
Vocabulary
Exercises
3 Open the brackets and give full answers to the questions according
to the pattern.
E x a m p le :
What were they doing at this time yesterday? (to fly to Edinburg) —
Thep 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) W hen 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) W hat 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
M E D IC IN E S AND HEALTH
“Medicines are not meant to live o n ,” 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. W hat’s wrong with George? W hat 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.: W hat’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. D on’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 hint take the medicine three times a day. You
can buy it at the nearest chemist’s.
M.: Is that all?
Тема 6
ЛЕКАРСТВА И ЗДО РО ВЬЕ
«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, M r 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.
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) W hat’s the matter with the child? He (to look) paid.
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 on the second floor.
— Good, you w on’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:
1) ’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!
Vocabulary
List of Expressions
Exampl e:
If you want something done, do i t _______—
I f you want something done, do it yourself.
The keys:
I) make 2) do 3) do; make 4) make 5) do 6) make; do
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
Thursday. ду?
— No, I am not. I ’ll be at — Да. Не забудьте о докумен
your office.on Wednesday. тах. Они должны быть подпи
W hat time? Does 10.30 suit саны к среде.
you all right?
Vocabulary
List of Expressions
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
sweetened 6) was being prepared
— 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.
***
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.
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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.
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.
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Д.: Ну что, понравился тебе фильм?
М.: Да, сюжет довольно интересный. Он заставляет забыть,
что ты в кино. Стереозвук сделан хорошо. Но актеры
говорят на американском английском. Это все портит.
Фильм следовало бы дублировать.
Д.: Однако актеры играют прекрасно. Это сильная и волну
ющая игра, которая компенсирует недостатки языка. И
сюжет действительно увлекает. Предыдущий фильм это
го режиссера был слабее. Не думаю, что этот фильм
понравится всем, но он вызовет много дискуссий.
М.: I agree. I say, George, it’s quite late already. It’s high time
for me to go home. Let’s go to the park tomorrow.
G.: I am all for it.
M.: See you tomorrow!
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.
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.6 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.
E x a m p le :
I can’t do it now. (tomorrow) —
I ’ll be able to do it tomorrow.1234
9) — Алло, это ты, Элис? — Yes, it’s me. Where are you?
— Я жду тебя напротив - Yes. Why?
кинотеатра. Ты сможешь
прийти?
— Ф ильм Спилберга н а — Really? I t’ll take me fifteen
чинается через двадцать minutes to get there.
минут. М не удалось до-
статьдва билета в пар
тер.
— Не опаздывайГЙначе — You should have rung me up
(otherwise) мы не сможем earlier.
войти.
— Я не мог. Жду тебя. — All right. I’ll take a taxi.
Если сможешь, приходи.
— Я перевож у 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.
Vocabulary
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?
This dog is sleeping on my bed Этот пес опять спит на моей
again. I am sick and tired кровати. М не это надое
of it. ло.
Key Structures
Example:
There is a good film on TV tonight. —
There is a good film on TV tonight, isn ’t there?
Yes, there is. (No, there isn ’t)
3 Fill in the blanks with the verbs “say”, “speak”, “tell”, “talk”.
Use the correct form:
1) H e _______ he is a doctor.
2) S h e _______ 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 a n d _______ a word.
7) W h o _______ you this?
8) T h e y _______ in the living room at the moment.
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
— Could you help me, please? I have a few questions to ask.
— Well, no, not just now, I am afraid. I have a lot of work to
do. Please, come this afternoon about three or so.
— W hat are you doing?
— I am looking for some inform ation in the Internet. I must
pick it up and translate the most interesting parts for the
chief.
— How long will it take you?
— I don’t know yet.
— Are you going to make a break for a cup o f tea?
— Sure. Let’s meet at the cafeteria in half an hour and discuss
your problems. Is that all right?
— Splendid. Thanks.
Vocabulary
Key Structures
Exercises
The keys:
1) the warmest 2) not so dull as 3) as noisy as 4) the oldest 5)
not so tall as4
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. W hat 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 .снова по
пробовать это?
10. When may I take the suit Когда я могу забрать костюм?
back?
May I come in? Могу я войти?
May he miss his lessons? М ожно, он пропустит уроки?
May we not eat the soup? Можно, мы не будем есь суп?
Exercises
3 Open the brackets putting the verbs into the correct form.
1) The plan (not to discuss) yet.
2) No mistakes (to make) in that work.
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.5
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. D on’t be late.
T.: Right!
G.: All right!
Vocabulary
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
3 Open the brackets putting the words into the correct form.
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 story? 5) He saw them
going down the river. 6) The fat man ordered his luggage to be
carried down from his room.
1) Have you ever stayed at a hotel? For how long? Did you
like it?
2) W hat facilities did you use? Was it very expensive?
3) What was the service like? Did you pay for it? Did you tip
the maid?
4) Where did you have your meals? Did you have them
brought to your room?
Topic 15
IN A DEPARTM ENT STORE
Mary Brown goes shopping almost every day, but if she wants
to buy something special, she goes to a large department store.
Mary finds these stores veiy useful. She likes shopping there, but
she can’t afford to do it very often. Now she wants to buy a pair of
trousers to match her new sweater.
The escalator took her to the second floor, where there are
some boutiques and a department o f women’s clothes. A shop
assistant comes up to her as soon as she enters the department.
Vocabulary
List of Expressions
Key Structures
Exercises
Example:
We are thinking about the holidays. (W hat_____?) —
What are we thinking about? 1234
3 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.
Vocabulary
List of Expressions
Key Structures
Exercises
Example:
Why are you so dirty? (dig potatoes in the garden) —
Because I have been digging potatoes in the garden.
The keys:
1) read 2) had 3) could 4) tried 5) were 6) were able 7) had
received4
Example:
Has she many dishes to wash? —
No, only a few.
Is there much ink in your pen?
No, only a little.
1) HaVe you many questions to ask?
2) Have they much food for supper?
3) Must you learn many rules for today?
4) Is there m uch sugar in your tea?
Example:
Are there many people in the shop? —
No, there are few people in the shop.
4) — 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.5*
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.
W e’ve no time to spare, th at’s У нас нет лишнего времени,
why we’ll go straight to the поэтому перейдем прямо к
point. сути.
Key Structures
Exercises
T he k ey s:
1) anybody 2) everything 3) never 4.) nobody 5) everything 6)
somebody; nothing; anything
T he k ey s:
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.
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?
— Exactly! — Именно!
Key Structures
Example:
He hasn’t got any time. (I) —
Nor have I. (Neither have I)
4 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 a t five sharp.
1) W hat can you see at the airport while you wait for your
plane?
2) Why must passengers fasten their belts before a plane
takes off?
3) W hat does, a plane s4ewardess do?
4) Why don’t some people like travelling by air?
Topic 19
TROUBLE W ITH TH E GARS
One M onday morning John Brown came to work and was
told that the previous day his friend Trevor Dick got into a car
accident. As soon as John’s working day was over he went to
Trevor.
Vocabulary
List of Expressions
Key Structures
Exercises
Example:
Put the money in some other place. —
Put the money somewhere else.
T he k ey s:
1) must 2) can 3) can 4) could 5) may 6) could 7) might 8) might
Example:
I like to talk to her son. (clever boy) —
He is such a clever boy.
Vocabulary
done it the hard way — преодо ad, advert — краткая форма сло
левал различные трудности ва advertisem ent <—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
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
k i d - 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
2 Express the same idea with the help of the modal verb “may”.
Example:
Perhaps (possibly) Mr Jones is right. —
M r Jones m ay 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.
The k e y s :
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.: N o, 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, w hat’s the pay like?
M.: The pay is good. Nearly twice what I used to get in G las
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?
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.
D on’t ask them for money — Не проси у них денег — они
they can hardly make both едва сводят концы с кон
ends meet. цами.
I manage to make both ends • Я умудряюсь сводить концы с
meet. концами.
Key Structures
Example:
They are not here. I shan’t have a talk with them. —
I f they were here, I would have a talk with them.
The keys:
1) from; up; for 2) for; on 3) from 4) at 5) of; away; inside; for
6) to; for
Example:
What language would you study if you were to choose again? (Eng
lish) -
I*d choose English.
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 a m glad to see you.
— By the way, will it be possible for you and Carol to come and
have dinner with us 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.
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 д е
лать.
Д.: И звини, 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. К а
such a pity! кая жалость!
We lost his phone-num ber — 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.
Key Structures
10.1 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
Vocabulary
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.
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 м а т е м а т и к
I fear him worse than before. Я боюсь его еще сильнее, чем
раньше.
6. W hat 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.
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
3 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.
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.
6) W hen he (to see) me he (to stop) and (to wait) until I (to
come) down into the hall.
T he k ey s:
1) came; was 2) became; was 3) didn’t like; interfered 4) avoid
ed; tried 5) repeated; was asked 6) saw; stopped; waited; came
' talking,
interrupting me
I ’d like you to stop
smoking here.
k being cross with me.