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The person and his living conditions
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| : | My Family. |
| mother - father- sister - brother - daughter - son - parents - husband - wife - family - grandmother/granny - grandfather/grandpa - uncle - aunt - nephew - niece - | cousin - / upbringing - pensioner - grandson - granddaughter - to run the house - to knit - to tidy - , to have much in common - to get on well - , to take care of smbd. - - to take after - , - |
| I would like to introduce you to my family. It is my father. His name is... It is my mother. Her name is... There are three children in our family me, my sister and my brother. My sister is two years older than me, my brother is five years younger. Are you married? I am married. / I am not yet married. I am single. I really adore them. My parents are alive. I have She is good at cooking. She is clever with her hands. I am always in a good mood. We are deeply attached to our granny. | . ... , . , . ? / ? . / . / . . . . ( ) . . . . |
| appearance - tall - short - slim - stout - , fat - plump - complexion - fair hair - grey hair - brunette - () blonde - () bold headed - short sighted sensitive - pretty - age - person - ; alike - an acquaintance - to consider - to rely on - to trust - | to enter - active hot-tempered - kind-hearted, kind - cheerful - honest - sociable - talkative - intelligent - successful - selfish - faithful - sense - impulsive - , aggressive - rude - , quiet - shy - boring - () smart, clever, bright - () stupid - , friendship - true - |
| Greetings | |
| Hello, hi. Good morning / afternoon / evening. Let me / may I introduce myself. My name is Let me introduce you to Pleased (nice) to meet you. How are you? How are you doing? Im fine. / Im OK. / Im well. / Not bad. / So-so. | , . / / . . . ? ? . / . / . / . / . |
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| : | My Flat. |
| flat/apartment - house - bedroom - hall - living room - kitchen - bathroom - dining room - lavatory/toilet - / basement/cellar - / laundry room - floor - ceiling - stairs - upstairs - downstairs - wall-paper - coffeepot - teapot - toaster - rug - , toilet paper- shampoo - mirror - toothbrush - toothpaste - towel - soap - sink - , scale - bathmat - sponge - bath - shower - | vacuum - cleaner-c a hat and coat rack - wall units - refrigerator, fridge food processor - tap/faucet - stove - oven - mixer - juicer - dishwasher - stool - dust-pan - ( ) mop - broom - , trash can - kettle- window-sill - furniture - kitchen-cabinet - cupboard - , wardrobe - bookcase - sofa - chair - armchair - carpet - curtains - built-in-cupboard - in front of the - in the middle of the - in the corner of the - on the right (left) - () the windows face - |
| Meeting | |
| What a pleasant surprise! What a surprise to see you! I havent seen you for ages! I havent seen you for a long time. How is your family? Any news? / Whats up? How are you getting on? / How are things? Come to see us any time you like. Are you in a hurry? Lets take a short walk. | ! ! , ! . ? ? ? , . ? . |
1.3
| : | Weather. |
| 1. season - nature - to awaken - ground - to cover - joy - thunder - lightning - changeable - , wet - , nasty - , mood - meteorological - damp - , | fog smog (smoke + fog) - lovely - , to be in blossom - sweet - . fresh - to prefer - to freeze - tobogganing - there is nothing like - to go boating - to go fishing - to spread - to pick mushrooms and berries - |
| What is the weather like today? It'swindy / foggy/ rainy / sunny / hot / cool today. What nasty weather we are having! What lovely weather we are having! It is overcast. It's rather cold / warm today. It's fair / sunny today. The weather is fine/bad. What gorgeous weather! How disgusting all these rainy days are! You've got a good tan. It's getting hot. It's getting frosty. It's snowing. It's slippery. I am freezing. It's thawing. It's a drizzling rain. It's a shower. It's raining cats and dogs. The weather is fine / nasty / rainy / lovely today. The wind is getting stronger. What is the temperature today? It is five degrees above zero today. It is two degrees below zero. What kind of weather do you like? It's a lovely day today, isn't? | ? / / / / / . ! ! . / . / . / . ! ! . . . . . . . . . . / / / . ? . . ? , ? |
| Saying good-bye | |
| Unfortunately, it's time to say good-bye. Id like to say good-bye. Good-bye! So long. See you. See you later / tomorrow / next week. Im off now, bye. Till next time then. Good luck to you! I wish you every success! Have a nice holiday! Have a good time! Enjoy yourself! Please remember me to Ann. I hope to see you next year! Please come to our town / city once again. Please write me a letter. Im looking forward to see you again soon. Please let me know how you are. I will. / I wont forget. / I promise. Take care. I hope to see you again soon. Have a nice trip! | , . . ! . . / / . , . . ! ! ! ! . . , , . , , . , , . . / . / . . . ! |
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| : | Meals. |
| meals / food - the first course - eggs - boiled eggs - sour cream - bread - butter - milk - sugar - oil - pasta - flour - cookie - cornflakes - cereal, porridge - dairy - cheese - ham - , chicken - rice - pie - cake - , , roll, bun - strawberries - vinegar - salt pepper - tea - drinks (soft, strong) - (, ) sweets, candy - fruit juice - berries - jam - , dressing - mustard - mayonnaise | cutlet - , steak - fried fish - ice-cream - lemon - meat - salad - soup - grapes - tinned fruit - , sausage - , vegetables - carrot - cabbage - cauliflower - cucumber - onion - tomato - peas - beans - cutlery - plate - glass - cup - fork - spoon - restaurant - café - breakfast / to have breakfast - / dinner / to have dinner - / supper / to have supper - / to lay the table - to clear the table - to offer - |
| I am hungry. | . |
| I am thirsty. | . |
| Where can I have a snack / have dinner / supper here? | / / ? |
| Can you recommend me a good / expensive / cheap) restaurant? | / / ? |
| Excuse me, can you tell me if there is a restaurant around here? | , ? |
| Well have to wait on line. | . |
| A table for three has been reserved for me. | . |
| Now we need a table for 4 persons. | . |
| I would like a table in a corner / at a window / outdoors. | / / / . |
| Waiter, please, bring the menu / one more chair / one more set. | , , / / . |
| What would you recommend us as drinks / hot dish? | / ? |
| Where is the toilet here? | ? |
| What do you recommend? | ? |
| Could I see a wine list? | ? |
| What are you going to have? | ? |
| Please, bring a large glass of beer / a bottle of wine / coffee for two / a cup of hot chocolate. | , / / / . |
| I would also like to order | |
| Whats for dessert? | ? |
| What wine do you recommend to go with meat? | ? |
| I dont drink strong drinks. | . |
| Ill have some roast chicken with fried potato. | . |
| Would you like to refill? | ? |
| Help yourself to some more | |
| Can we have a bill, please? | , . |
| Apologetic expressions | |
| I'm sorry. I'm very sorry. I'm so sorry. It's my fault. I beg your pardon. (formal) Pardon? Sorry? What? (very informal) Excuse my interrupting you / my disturbing you / my troubling you / my being late. Sorry, I didn't quite catch your name. Excuse me, could you let me pass? Sorry I have kept you waiting. Pardon me for not coming to see you last night. I'm sorry I can't stay any longer. I must apologize to you. I hope I didn't hurt you. Forgive me, I meant well. Oh no, my fault entirely. Sorry to trouble (bother) you just now. Excuse me, please. (Passing someone in a cinema, etc.) | . . . . ? , / / / . , . , ? , () . , () . , . . , ( ). , . , . . ( - , ) |
| Replies to apologetic expressions | |
| That's all right. / Not at all. / Never mind. No trouble at all. No harm. Forget it. You needn't apologize. Its my fault. | , , . , . . . . . |
1.5
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| : | Shop and Shopping. |
| shop, store - supermarket - department store - self-service grocery - shop window - goods - cash register - cashier - department - custom - customer - bill - , price - size - label - expensive - fashionable - jeans - jumper - pajamas - gloves - jacket - dress - rain coat - pullover - shirt - boots - stockings - shoes - skirt - socks - | bag - panty hose - perfume - purse - shorts - trousers, pants - blouse - scarf - hat - handkerchief - lipstick - headgear - underclothing - clothes-brush - fur coat - watch - clock - discount - sale - cosmetics - furs - stationery - to do some shopping - to choose - to wear - to change / change / to buy - to sell - to cost - to pack up - to pay - |
| I am looking for some gloves / a scarf. That is not quite what I wanted. Please show me something a bit less expensive/a bit better / in a different style / in a different colour / with another design. I will (not) take that. May I try it on? Where is the fitting room? What size is this? Do you have Russian newspapers / magazines in Russian? Please give me a copy of the newspaper / magazine. I would like the latest issue of a fashion magazine. How much is that book? | / . , . - / / / / . () . ? ? ? / ? / . . ? |
| Thanks for everything | |
| Thank you. / Thanks. Thanks a lot. / Thank you very much. How kind of you! / How nice of you! It's very kind of you. Thank you for doing it / for coming / for your help / for a wonderful evening / a lovely party / for the pleasure of your company / for a nice talk. | . . ! . , / , / / / / / . |
| Replies to thanks | |
| The same to you. That was a pleasure. / It's a pleasure. You're welcome. (American) Not at all. / Don't mention it. It's all right. / That's (quite) all right. It doesn't matter. | . . . . . . |
1.6
| : | Sports in our Life |
| indoor and outdoor games - kind of sports - squash - archery - rowing - swimming - football / soccer - field-and-track athletics - volleyball - basketball - hockey - gymnastics - skiing - skating - boxing - figure skating - draughts - chess - tennis - ice skating - physical training lesson - team - competition, event - | sporting activity - .: the object of the game - match - leisure centres - facility - to go in for sports - to compete - to take part - to keep fit - to dive - to go roller skating - to go cycling = to ride a bike - to feel upset - to lose the game - to win - , to train - to keep in good health - to watch on TV - be fond of - , to take the first / second place - / | ||
| Are you good at sport? Sport takes all my free time. Whats the score? We played 3 to 1. We scored. We won. Do you like sport? I dont care about sports. What kind of sport do you like? We lost the game. Im not an athletic. | ? . ? 3-1. . . ? ( ) . . . . | ||
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| : | At the Doctor. |
| ambulance - , health - healthy - doctor, physician - () medical aid - patient - hurt - () pain, ache - , ( , ) headache - toothache - earache - stomach - ache - sick - , temperature (high / low / normal) - ( / / ) the temperature falls / rises - / chemist - chemist's shop - mixture - pills / tablets - / powders - cotton - (eye) glasses - pain-killer - mustard plaster - surgeon - to breathe - to be / feel sick - | to hurt / break a leg (an arm etc) - , ( ..) to be run down - to suffer from - heal - to be nervous - slight / bad cough - / , sneeze - weak / bad heart - / to come to oneself - heart / lung / kidney / liver trouble - / / / scald - splinter - to be badly wounded - to examine a patient - examination - tongu - to feel one's pulse - slight / serious illness / disease - / hot-water bottle / bag - to take pills for a headache - to cut one's finger - to be / to keep in good health - to fall ill with the flu(e) (grippe) - to send for / to call a doctor - to make up a prescription - |
| How do you feel? What is the matter with you? What is the trouble? Something is wrong with my ears / eyes. I have lost my appetite. I want to go to the hospital. Are you all right? Are you hurt? I have a pain right here/in my leg / stomach / chest. I have / catch a slight / bad cold. I feel tired. Are you taking any medicine? Do I have to stay away from work? / to stay in bed? Do you have anything for a cough? I need consult / see, go to a doctor. Can you recommend one? | ? ? ? - / . . . ? ? / / / . () . . - ? / ? / ? - ? . -? |
| Expressing sympathy | |
| Take it easy. Relax! Don't worry. / Don't take it to heart. Don't get upset about it. Lets hope for the best. Everything will be all right. Things happen. It cant be helped. Dont be fussy! Smile it off | / / . . ! . He / He . He - . . . . ! |
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EDUCATION AND PROFESSION
2. 1
| : | My working day. My study in the college. |
| alarm clock - break, interval - , canteen, refectory - classroom - classes - cloakroom - college - composition - course of studies - day off - education - experience - fair - free time - full-time student - sandwich course student - , further education - gym (gymnasium) - lecture hall - lecture block - hall of residence - intelligence - , opinion - report - , session, semester, term - skilled worker - technology department - () staffroom - strict - subject - weekdays - work - laboratory - | lesson - leisure - library - Literature - Biology - Chemistry - Physics - Russian - Geography - History - Maths - Technical drawing - not very far from - to attend (lectures) () to come home - to leave house - to do homework - to get up - to wake up - to go to bed - to fall asleep - to miss classes - to memorize - to go on to higher education - to take exam - to pass exams - to fail exam - , to prepare - to respect - to retold - to spend - (), () to have a snack - to get ready - |
| What college do you go (study)? | ? |
| I go to the college. | . |
| When do you get up? | ? |
| When do you usually leave the house for the college? | ? |
| Where is your college situated? | ? |
| Its in the centre of the town / not far from my house. | / . |
| How do you get to the college? | ? |
| I get to the college by bus / on foot. | / . |
| I walk to the college. | . |
| It takes me 10 minutes to get to the college. | 10 , . |
| When do classes start / finish in your college? | / ? |
| Classes begin at 8.30. | 8.30. |
| The lessons are over at 16.15. | 16.15. |
| I come to the college 10 minutes earlier. | 10 . . |
| In between classes there are ten min breaks. | 10- . |
| Where do you usually have dinner? | ? |
| During a one hour break we go to the refreshment room / canteen to have a snack / dinner). | / / . |
| Do you get much homework? | ? |
| Usually I get much / a lot of homework and it takes me 2 or 3 hours to do my homework. | 2-3 , . |
| After classes I go to the sport club or to the hobby group. | . |
| We have a vacation between terms. | . |
| Summer vacation is the longest. | . |
| What subjects do you study? We have classes in Russian, a foreign language, Computer Technology, Psychology, Physical Education. | ? , , , , . |
| I think that if a chosen trade doesnt become my life time profession, the know - how will always be useful. | , , . |
| What classes do you like? | ? |
| Whats your favorite subject /class? | ? |
| Im interested in history. | . |
| I like it when we discuss issues close to us. | , , . |
| At the end of every term we have exams. | . |
| Im a bit scared of exams. | . |
| I hope Ill do well (in the exams). | , (). |
| Ive always had trouble with English. | . |
| What grades do you usually get? Usually I get fives and fours in Russian. | ? . |
| Do you have any discipline problems? | ? |
| Some students are rude, misbehave in classes, skip lessons, havent done homework and are late for the classes. | , , , , . |
| Do you like your group? Yes, everybody is friendly in my group. I have a lot of friends in my group. | ? , . . |
| We often spend our free time together. | . |
| What time do you come home? | ? |
| How do you spend your evening? | ? |
| What time do you usually go to bed? | ? |
| Are you tired? - I am so tired. | ? - . |
| I want to go on to higher education. | . |
| Compliments and praise | |
| You look wonderful / fine / smart today. / You look your best today. How kind / generous / nice / clever / considerate to people you are! You put it very nicely. It does you credit. You did very well. / You've done a wonderful job! You were great / wonderful. Good for you! Well done! | . / / / / ! . . . ! ! ! |
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| : | Education and Profession |
| occupation = job - , prestigious job (work) - well-paid job - employee - employer - application for a position of - - C.V. (curriculum vitae) - resume - educated man - basic knowledge - views and opinions - white-collar worker - , blue-collar worker - , skilled-worker - unskilled worker - experienced worker - suitable - , one should know - | full-time - part-time - grown-up - factory - , market - to enter the Institute - to graduate from the Institute - to deal with - , - to be fired - to be hired for a job - to be unemployed - to generate - to retire - to look for a new job (work, position) - to work overtime - to be called - In what capacity will you work? - ? |
| actor - , astronaut - , baby sitter - , baker - , businessman - , cameraman - carrier mail - car mechanic - cashier - chairman - cook - , cleaner - , conductor - , construction worker / builder - dentist - designer - , , director - , doctor - , driver - farmer - farm worker - firefighter, fireman - fisherman - gardener - engineer - electronic engineer - - computer engineer - - mechanical engineer - - electric engineer - inspector - , | instructor - , judge - lawyer - librarian - lover - maker - , manager - , milkman - nurse - owner - photographer - military engineer - helper - housekeeper - , pilot - , police officer - postman - reader - repairman - reporter - , salesman / saleswoman - / seller - , singer - .V. reporter - grocer - telephone operator - handyman - ; , mover - , (, ) |
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Native places and the town
3. 1
| : | Native Places |
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| Where do you live? I live in the Southern Urals not far from Chelyabinsk. What town (city) do you live? - I live in a small town called Ozersk. Where is it located? It is located in the Urals. Nature is beautiful in our parts. / My town is located in a very picturesque place among beautiful lakes. What is your town (city) famous for? It is famous for its history / museums / nuclear industrial plant Mayak. Some famous people lived here. When was it founded? It was founded in November of 1945. Now the town is a centre of science and culture. There are dozens research centers, the departments of Universities, the Art College, several vocational technical schools, a musical school, libraries, several theatres and cinemas, a few monuments in our town. What part of the town do you live? I live in the center of the town / in the old part of the town / in the new district. What is the population of your town? The population of the town is about 95 thousand people. The people are proud of the towns history and beauty. They take care of the town. | ? . ? - . ? . . / . ? / / . . ? 1945 . . , , , , , , , . ? / / . ? 95 . . . |
3.2
| : | The Town |
| address - along - apartment house - box - bridge - bus - building - city center, downtown - conductor - construction - around the corner on the corner - crane - crosswalk / crossing - cultural - district - , during - , end of the line - to enter - light - tobe located - monument - militiaman - native - nearby - parking - picturesque - road - regulate - heavy / light traffic - / traffic light - underground (Br.), subway(U.S.) - the Urals - wonderful - | to exit from, leave, get off - entrance - exit - educational establishment - far away - to go on foot (to walk) - highway - intersection - labour - lawn - on the left (right) - () next stop - opera-house - palace - passer-by - rush-hours - pavement (Br.), sidewalk (U.S.) - pedestrian - population - side - side street - square - taxi rank (Br.), taxi stand (U.S.) - ticket - town, city - to turn to the left (to the right) - () straight - straight ahead - street - streetcar/tram - terminal/last stop - worth - suburb - to be worth seeing - |
| Where is the theatre (the park, the hotel, the hospital, the cinema,)? How can I get to the...? Could you tell me how to get to...? What's the quickest way to...? Does this bus go to...? Where is the nearest stop? Where is the crossing? Is this the right way to get to the theatre? What direction should I go in? This way? I (don't) know the way. I have lost my way. / I'm lost. I'm looking for... street,... square, number... Is it too far to go on foot? Can I get there by bus? What is the name of this street please? Which bus goes to the subway? What bus do I take for...? Take (bus) No... What is the fare by bus? How many stops until...? What is the next station (stop)? Where do I get off? Are you getting off now? Please let me by. Go as far as... Then change to the streetcar. Where is the taxi rank? Take me to the hotel. Take me to the airport. Take me to this address. I'm in a hurry. Stop here, please. How much do I owe you? | (, , , ,)? ...? , , ...? () ...? ...? ? ? () ? ? ? () (-) (-) ... ,... ,.. ... ? ? , , ? ? , .? () ? ...? ()? ? ? , . ... ? . . . , ? |
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free time activities
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| : | Hobbies | |
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| hobby - hobbyist - , collection - , collecting - , activity - handicrafts - art objects - coins - stamps - matchboxes - postcards - toys - watches - computer games - | drawing - painting - making sculpture - () pastime of - , to be fond of - rare books - gardening - going to the theatre - traveling - dancing - reading - cooking - possibility - |
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| : | Travelling |
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| airport - arrival - departure - to set out - ( ) arrival-room - departure-room - plane - customs - booking-office - left luggage office - information office - Currency Exchange - " " return tickets - charter flight - pub (.), bar (.) - currency - to stand in (a) line - railway (railroad) station - to catch the train - to miss the train - platform (Am.) track - porter (Am.) redcap - locomotive - mail car - compartment - carriage, car - sleeping car (sleeper) - luggage van - | dining car - - to be airsick - side window - seat-belt - case - bag - on board the plane - stewardess - luggage (.), baggage (.) - rucksack, knapsack - washroom, men's room - ( ) ladies' room - ( ) to take non-stop flight - to take off - plastic bag - paper bag - to travel light - local train - long distance train - passengers - conductor - train-schedule - hitch-hike - to wave good-bye - to stay at a hotel - to take pictures - to get acquainted - to put up a tent - |
| Here is my ticket / passport / baggage / hand luggage. The purpose of my travel is tourism / business / personal. How much is the customs duty? This is my travel insurance policy. Here is my international driving license. Okay, I'm all set. So may I get going now? It's a pity, but it looks that there is nobody to meet me. Where is the ticket office / the waiting room / the snack bar / the Lost and Found? How much for the ticket? When does boarding begin? Where can I check / pick up my baggage? Porter, here are my bags. Where is the exit to the city? When is the next flight to...? When / where is the check-in? May I take this bag in the cabin? I am not well. I feel sick. Please bring me some water. Are we late? How long is the flight? Please, one ticket to... Where can I rent a car? Are you free? (a taxi) Please, take me to Lenin street / the hotel. Stop here, please. How much do I owe you? How much? Is there a (through) train to...? Please give me a return ticket / round-trip ticket in the sleeping-car. When does train number... leave / arrive? How long does it take the train to get to Berlin? Please show me my place. What is the next station? | (-) / / / . / / . ? . . ? , . / / / ? ? ? / ? , . ? ...? / ? ? . . , , . ? ? , ... ? ? () , / . , ? ? ( ) ...? , , . / .? ? , , ? |
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| : | At the Hotel. . |
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| three days a week - swimming pool - to wake up - service bureau - to ring - baggage room - air conditioner - to call / to send to - to pay the bill - hot / cold water - / | manager on duty - elevator - a bulb - single room - currency exchange - to iron - chambermaid - departure - checking in and checking out - |
| I have reserved a room in advance. My last name is... I would like to get a single / double room, room with a bath / with a balcony / with a view of. I shall stay here for a day / some days / two weeks. Is there a conditioner / safe / bathroom / telephone / TV set / refrigerator in the room? How much is the room? How much is the lease of an apartment / a house per day (with a breakfast)? Where can I park my car / exchange currency / rent a car)? Is there a baggage room / swimming pool / sauna / tennis court in the hotel? Can I look at the room? I don't like the room. It is too noisy / dark / crowded here. Sorry, it doesn't suit me. Have you got anything better / larger / not so expensive? This room looks good to me. At what time is breakfast served here? I am leaving tonight / tomorrow morning. Can I get a bill, please? Can I pay by traveler's checks / a credit card? I pay cash. Can you take my suitcases to my room? Please, give me the key for my room. Where can I take an iron? Wake me up, please, at 7 in the morning. Give me, please, one more towel / one more pillow / an ashtray / some envelopes / a desk lamp / a needle with a thread / a bar of soap / a vase for flowers / two more hangers. I'd like to order supper for two to my room. Who's there? Come in! Please, come in! Wait a moment, please! Can I have a bulb replaced? Change a towel / bed linens please. I've left the key to my room. Please order for me a taxi at 5 o'clock. Call somebody to take down my suitcases. Let me know when a taxi arrives. | . ... / , / / .... / / . / / / / / ? ? / ( )? / / )? / / / )? ? , . / / . . - / / ? , . ? / . , . / ? . , . , , . ? , , . , , / / / / / / / / ). . ? ! ! , . , . , , / . . , 5 . -, . , . |
| Offering one's services | |
| May I help you? May I ask you (take, look at, come in, smoke)? What can I do for you? Let me help you. Shall I help you? Is there anything you need? Let me do it. Leave it to me. Give it to me. Dont worry, Ill give you a hand. | ? (, , , )? ? . ? - ? . . . , . |
| Requests | |
| Couldnt you I would like to Let me enter / pass / tell / ask / smoke. Please, wait a bit (switch on / switch off / invite / repeat / call. Could you step aside / move over a bit / pass it over to. Do you mind waiting a little / calling again / helping me? Don't make so much noise, please! | / / / / . , / / / / / . / / . / / . He , ! |
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| : | Holidays. |
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| tours - mountaineering - travel - fine opportunity - to go on (around) a city - to float by boats - | to ski / skate / do (make) a snowman / play snowballs - / / / to go to mountains - to go to a beach - to bathe in the sea - |
| How do you carry out (spend) free time? In the evening it is possible to go to a disco. Do you like to dance? Let's go better to a night club. I with pleasure would drive around a city on a bicycle. Where is it possible to hire a bicycle? I with pleasure spend (see off) time behind game automatic devices. I like to walk along the river. Walking in a park is my great pleasure! In a winter vacation we mark Christmas. In winter we usually go for a drive on a hill. Where will you spend (see off) a vacation? I like to have a rest in a summer residence. In summer I shall go abroad. | ? . ? . . ? . . - ! . . ? . . |
| Congratulations | |
| I congratulate you. My congratulations to you. Congratulations on your coming-of-age / on passing your exam. Merry Christmas! A Happy New Year! Happy birthday to you! Happy holiday! My best wishes to you! May all your dreams come true! Many happy returns of the day! This is a little present for you. This is from me with of good wishes. Let's hope for the best. I wish you success, good health, luck! | . . / . ! ! ! ! ! , , ! ! . . . , , ! |
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Reading and arts
5.1
| : | Music in our Life |
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| pipe - drum - harp - bagpipe - flute - violin - guitar - violoncello - symphony (string, brass) band - (, ) saxophone - trumpet - to reflect - to compose - to attend - to listen to - song - | at a concert - to have good ears and voice - ungifted - mood - opera - music - to switch on - tape-recorder - poster - stage - musical styles - orchestra - kind of music - to play musical instrument- |
| I would like to listen to a symphonic / chamber / organ / folk / jazz / pop music concert. Who is your favourite performer / conductor? Where is a concert hall? How much is one ticket? Who conducts today? I would like to listen to the modern pop-singers very much. This singer has a perfect voice. I liked the concert (very much). | / / / / / . / ? ? ? ? . . () . |
5.2
| : | At the Library |
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| periodicals - current periodicals - publishing house - table of contents - foreword, preface - picture book - fiction - paperback - play - novel - (historical n. - ) humorous story - selected stories - favourite - not very keen on poetry - from cover to cover - to advise - to borrow - to choose (chose, chosen) - development - empty - entertaining - to inform - knowledge - | playwright - best seller - , author catalogue - classified (subject) catalogue - catalogue card - class mark - () slip - card - to fill the request slip (form) - to fill in - issue desk - lending-library department - library - librarian - magazine - () journal - () events - exciting - , review - ; to subscribe - subscriber - ; to suggest - to improve - , to look through - |
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| : | Going to the Cinema and the Theatre |
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| actress - to announce - , to award - (a) bit - to feel sorry - to book - , crowd - delightful - to discuss - to dub (in) - exciting - , feature - main - masterpiece - news-reel - to owe - (-) picture - () prize - producer - , to queue up - to be on - ( ) | version - , film version - show = performance - , cartoon (film) - travelogue - adventure film - director - studio - film-fan = film goer - row - to realise - screen - scenarist - shot - show - star - , to star - trouble - , to trouble - (), () to bother - () | |
| Do you like to go to the cinema (movies)? I would like to go to the theater. I like the cinema better than the theatre. What is on today? Whose film is it? How much do cinema tickets cost? I like to watch tragedies / comedies / war films / historical films / thrillers / musicals / horror |
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