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dialogue [ʹdaɪlɔɡ] ,
hello [he↘lou]
Mr (. mister [ʹmɪstə]) -, , -, . This is ʹMr ʹBrown. , - .
How do you do. [ʹhau dju: ↘du:] . ( )
diplomat [ʹdɪpləmæt] n
day [deɪ] n
today [təʹdeɪ] adv . Its a nice day today, isnt it? [ɪts ə ʹnaɪs ʹdeɪ tə↘deɪ, ↗ɪznt ɪt] . He ?
friend [frend] n
from [frəm] ; be from ; He is from Kiev. [hɪz frəm ↘Kɪev] .
cold [kould] . Its a ʹcold ʹday to↘day, ↗isnt it? , ?
F. Dialogues
Mr Brown: He↘llo, ʹMr ↗Smith. ʹThis is ʹMr Pet↘rov.
Mr Smith: ʹHow do you ↘ do(1).
Petrov: ʹHow do you ↘do.
Mr Brown: ʹMr Petʹrov is a ↘diplomat.
Mr Smith: He↘llo.
Petrov: He↘llo. Its a ʹnice ʹday to↘day, ↗isnt it?
Mr Smith: ʹYes, it ↘is.
Bill: He↘llo, ↗Dick, ʹThis is my ʹfriend ʹTim ↘Glebov.
Dick: ʹHow do you ↘do.
Tim: ʹHow do you ↘do.
Bill: ʹTims from ↘ Kiev.
Tim: He↘llo.
Dick: He↘llo. ʹIts a ʹcold ʹday to↘day, ↗isnt it?
Tim: ʹYes, it ↘is.
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. Vocabulary (Dialogues)
meet [mi:t] v (- ); ʹMeet (my friend) Mr ↘Brown. ( ) - .
British [ʹbrɪtɪʃ] ,
businessman [ʹbɪznɪsmən] n , ,
How are you? [ʹhau ↘ɑ: ju:] ?
fine [faɪn] , ; Im ↘fine. .
thank [θæŋk] v ; ↘ thank you ,
And ↘ you? (And ʹhow are ↘you?) ?
↘ Sorry. (Im ↘sorry.) . . ( )
Thats all right [ʹðæts ɔ: ↘raɪt] ( ). ( )
excuse [ɪksʹkjuɪz] v , ; Ex↘cuse ↗me. , . ( , , . .)
goodbye [ɡud ↗baɪ] (. [ɡə ↗baɪ])
bye [↗baɪ], bye-bye [baɪ↗baɪ] . ,
to see you soon. [ʹhoup tə ↘si: ju: sum] .
F. Dialogues
Mr Brown: Heʹllo, Mr Pet↘rov. ʹMeet (my ʹfriend) Mr ↘Smith.
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Petrov: ʹHow do you ↘do.
Mr Smith: ʹHow do you ↘do.
Mr Brown: ʹMr ʹSmith is a ʹBritish ↘businessman.
Ben: He↘llo.
Peter: He↘llo. How ↘are you?
Ben: Im ↘fine, ↘thank you. And ↘you?
Peter: Im ʹfine ↗too. Its a ʹnice ↘day today, ↗isnt it? Ben: Yes, it ↘is.
Student: ↘Sorry, Im ↘late.
Teacher: ↘Thats all ↗right.
Ben: Ex↘cuse ↗me. ʹIs this ↗your textbook?
Peter: ʹNo, it ↘isnt. That is my ↗textbook.
Bill: Good ↗bye.
Peter: ↗Bye. ʹHope to ↘see you soon.
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. Vocabulary (Dialogues)
where [wɛə] adv , ; Where is Jane? Where are you going on Saturday? ?
garden [ʹɡɑ:dn] ; in the garden
with [wɪð] prep c; to play chess with c; Jane is playing chess with Peter.
her [hə:] (. .); Her son is a teacher,
sitting-room [ʹsɪtɪŋrum] n . Is Jane in the sitting-room?
Sunday [ʹsʌndɪ] n ; o n Sunday
take smb. to (, ) -. -. "Where are you going to take your children on Sunday?" "I am going to take them to the Zoo."
the Zoo [zu:] n
theatre [ʹθɪətə] n ; to go to the theatre ; Are you going to the theatre on Sunday?
be well , ; "How are you?" "Im well, thank you." , . "Very well, thank you." , .
weekend [ʹwi:kend] ( ); Have nice weekend. . The same to you. .
F. Dialogues 1
Peter: Its a ʹnice ↘day today, ↗isnt it?
George: ʹYes, it ↘is. Ex↘cuse ↗me, ʹwheres ↘Jane? Peter: Shes in the ↘garden. Shes ʹplaying with her ↘dog.
George: ʹWhere are ʹTom and ↘David?
Peter: They are in the ↘sitting-room. Theyre ʹplaying chess. Your ʹDavid is a ʹvery ʹnice ↘boy.
George: Your ʹTorn is a ↘very nice boy, ↘too.
George: ʹWhat are you ʹgoing to ʹdo on ↘Sunday?
Peter: Im ʹgoing to ʹtake ʹJane to the ↘Zoo. ʹAre you ʹgoing to the ʹZoo ↗too?
George: ↘No, Im ʹgoing to ʹtake ʹAmy to the ↘theatre.
Petrov: Good ↗morning. How ↘ae you?
Mr Brown: Im ↘fine, ↗ thank you. And ↗you?
P.: ʹVery ↘well. ↗Thank you.
Mr B.: Good ↗bye. Have a nice ↘weekend.
P.: ↘Thank you. The ʹsame to ↘you.
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. Vocabulary (Dialogues)
Thatll do. [ʹðætl ↘du:] , .
Shall I read text 5? [ʹʃæl aɪ ʹri:d ʹtekst ↗faɪv] 5- ? 5- ?
repeat [rɪʹpi:t] v
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after [ʹɑ:ftə] prep 1. ( ); Repeat this sentence after me; 2. ( ); after classes
be over [ʹouvə] , ; The lesson is over. .
class [klɑ:s] n ; an English [ʹɪŋɡlɪʃ] (French) class () ; They are having an English class now. Are Nick and Paul going to play chess after classes? ?
busy [ʹbɪzɪ] ; to be busy ; Are you busy tonight? ? ( - )? to be busy with smth. -.
help [help] ; Help me, please; to help smb. with smth. -. -.; Johns sister is going to help him with his French. .
F. Dialogues
Inthe Classroom
Teacher: ↘Peter, ʹread the ↘text, ↗please.
Peter: ʹShall I ʹread ʹtext ↗5?
Teacher: ↘Yes, please.... ʹThatll ↘do. Reʹpeat this ʹsentence after ↘me, ↗please. Its all ↘right now.
Tearher: ↘John, ʹgo to the ↗blackboard and ʹwrite the ↘sentence, please, "The ʹBrowns are ʹgoing to have ʹguests on ↘Sunday."
John: Ex↘cuse ↗me. Re↘peat the sentence, ↗please.
Teacher: The ʹlesson is ↘over. Good↗bye. Have a ʹnice ↘weekend.
Students: ↘Thank you. The ʹsame to ↘you. Good↗bye.
After Classes
Peter: ʹAre you ↗busy tonight?
John: ↘Yes, Im ʹgoing to ʹsee my ʹuncle ↘James.
Peter: ʹIs he ↗ill?
John: ↘No, he ↘isnt. He is ʹgoing to ʹhelp me with my ↘English.
Peter: ʹIs he an ʹEnglish ↗teacher?
John: ʹYes, he ↘is.
Bill: ʹHave you ʹgot the ʹnew ʹEnglish ↗textbook?
Nick: ʹYes, I ↘have. Its a ʹvery ↘good textbook. ʹWhen are you ʹgoing to ʹplay ʹchess with ↘Tom?
Bill: ʹAfter ʹclasses to↘morrow.
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E. Vocabulary (Dialogues)
translate [trænsʹleɪt] v (-.); Shall I translate the new text? ? to translate smth. from...
into [ʹɪntə] -. ; Peter is translating the new text from English into Russian now.
Russian [ʹrʌʃn] n
take down [ʹteɪk ʹdaun] v ; Take down these sentences.
homework [ʹhoumwə:k] n ; Take down your homework, please.
learn [lə:n] v (- .); Ben is going to learn French.
word [wə:d] n ; Learn the new words, please.
do [du:] v , ; to do ones work (homework, exercises); Do exercise 3 on page 15.
street [stri:t] n ; in the street
bus [bʌs] n
Hurry up! [ʹhʌrɪ ↗ʌp] ! (!)
busstop [ʹbʌsstɔp] n ; Wheres the busstop?
nearby [ʹnɪəbaɪ] adv ,
corner [ʹkɔ:nə:] n
round [raund] prep . ( , , ); round the corner ; There is a busstop round the corner.
What day is it today? ?
week [wi:k] n
What time is it? ?
watch [wɔtʃ] n (, ); She has a very nice watch. ; What time is it by your watch? ?
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fast [fɑ:st] ; watch is fast. .
slow [slou] ; watch is slow. .
Days of the week
Monday [ʹmʌndɪ]
Tuesday [ʹtju:zdɪ]
Wednesday [ʹwenzdɪ]
Thursday [ʹθə:zdɪ]
Friday [ʹfraɪdɪ]
Saturday [ʹsætədɪ]
Sunday [ʹsʌndɪ]
F. Dialogues
In the Classroom
Teacher: ʹPeter and ↘John, read the ↘dialogues, ↗please.... ↘Thatll ↗do.
Student: Shall we trans↗late the dialogues?
Teacher: ↘Yes, ↗please.
Teacher: ʹPlease, reʹpeat these ʹwords ↘after me: "↗ban, ↗can, ↗tank, ↘thank."
Student: "↗Ban, ↗can, ↗tank, ↘thank." ʹIs it all ↗right now?
T: ↘Yes. ʹTake ʹdown your ↘homework. ʹLearn the ʹnew ↗words and ʹread the ↘dialogues. ↘Do ʹexercises ↗1 and ↘2. The ʹlesson is ↘over. ʹGood ↗bye.
Students: ʹGood ↗bye.
In the Street
John: Good ↘evening. How ↘are you?
Peter: Good ↘evening. ↘Fine, ↘thank ↗you. And ʹhow are ↗you?
John: ʹVery ↘well, ↘thank you. And, ʹwhat about your ↗wife?
Peter: Shes ʹfine ↘too. ↘Oh, ↘theres your ↗bus(1). ʹHurry ↗up. Bue-↗bye.
John: ↗Bye.
A: Ex↘cuse ↗me. ʹIs there a ↗busstop nearby?
B: ↘Yes. Its ʹround the ↘corner.
: ↘Thank you.
: ʹWhat ↘day is it today?
B: Its ↘Monday.
A: What time is it by your watch?
B: Im afraid, my watch is fast. Its twenty-five minutes to twelve.
A: Nick, and what time is it by your watch?
N: My watch is slow. Its twenty minutes past eleven.
Note
(1) Oh, theres your bus. .
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Conversations: A. Introductions. B. Greetings and Asking about Health. C. In the Canteen.
Learn these words and word combinations
introduction [͵ɪntrəʹdʌkʃn] n () ,
introduce [͵ɪntrəʹdju:s] v , ; Mr Ktorov, Id like to introduce Mr Black to you.
Russian [ʹrʌʃn]
quite [kwaɪt] adv , ; That house is quite new. I dont quite know. , .
feel v (+ predic.) ; to feel well ; Im not feeling very well today; to feel cold; I feel cold. .
well ; Are you well? ?
really [ʹrɪəlɪ] ( . . ) . ? ? !
cold , ; ( ); to catch (a) cold ; Im afraid Im catching a cold; to have a cold ; Jane has a cold.
too adv Thats too bad. . . How are you? Not too well. . ( .)
hear [hɪə] v , ; I can hear you very well. . Im sorry to hear that. ( ). Do you hear me?
salad [ʹsæləd] n ; Would you like some salad?
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ice-cream n ; Id like some ice-cream.
apple-pie [ʹæplpaɪ] ; Id like a cup of tea and some apple-pie.
pass [pɑ:s] v ; Pass her the letter, please.
salt [sɔ:lt] n (.) ; Pass him the salt, please.
Here you are. [↘hɪə ju ↘ɑ:] , . , .
bread [bred] (.) ; rye [raɪ] (black) bread ; Pass me the rye bread, please.
Not at all. [ʹnɔt ət ↘ɔ:l] He ! . ( )
A. INTRODUCTIONS*
Mr Holt: Good morning, Mr Morris. This is Mr Bobrov.
Bobrov: How do you do.
Mr Morris: How do you do.
Mr Holt: Mr Bobrov is from Russia(1).
Mr Black: Good evening, Mr Norris. Meet Mr Popov.
Mr Norris: How do you do.
Popov: How do you do.
Mr Black: Mr Popov is from Moscow.
Mr White: Mrs Norris, Id like to introduce my Russian friend Mr Ktorov.
Mrs Norris: How do you do.
Ktorov: How do you do.
Mrs Norris: How do you like London?
Ktorov: Its quite different from what I expected(2).
. GREETING AND ASKING ABOUT HEALTH(3)
Mr Green: Hello.
Bobrov: Hello. How are you?
Mr Green: Im not feeling very well.
Bobrov: Really? Whats the trouble?(4)
Mr Green: Im afraid Im catching a cold.
Mr Norris: Hello. How are you?
Bobrov: Fine, thank you. And what about you?
Mr Norris: Not too well, I afraid.
Bobrov: Im sorry to hear that.
C. IN THE CANTEEN
A: Id like some salad, steak, and a cup of coffee for lunch. And what about you?
B: Id like roastbeef and some ice-cream.
A: Would you like some apple-pie?
B: Yes, please.
2.
A: Excuse me, pass me the butter and the salt, please.
B: Here you are. Pass me the rye bread, please.
A: Here you are.
B: Thank you.
A: Not at all.
Notes
(1) Mr Bobrov is from Russia.
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(2) Its quite [kwaɪt] different [ʹdɪfrənt] from what I expected [ɪksʹpektɪd].
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(3) Greeting and Asking about Health: reeting [ʹɡri:tɪŋz] ;
to ask about health [helθ] .
(4) Whats the trouble [ʹtrʌbl]?
()?
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Conversations: A. Shopping. B. Congratulations. C. Saying goodbye.
Learn these words and word combinations
shop - assistant [ʹʃɔpə͵sɪstənt] n ,
customer [ʹkʌstəmə] n ,
navy blue [ʹneɪvɪʹblu:] -
raincoat [ʹreɪkout] n
coat [kout] n
size [saɪz] n ; Whats your size? ?
try on [ʹtraɪ ʹɔn] v ; Can I try on those brown shoes?
pay [peɪ] v ; Where must I pay?
cashiers [kəʹʃɪəz] desk ; Please pay at cashiers desk.
bookshop [ʹbukʃɔp] n
help v , ; to help smb. do smth. -. -.; I can help you translate the text. Can I help you? ? ?
street - guide [ʹstri:tɡaɪd] ; a (street-) guide to London ; Im looking for a guide to Moscow.
altogether [͵ɔ:ltəʹɡeðə] adv ; How much is it altogether? ? change [tʃeɪnʤ] n ; Here is your change.
Its a pleasure [ʹpleʒə]. . (=.)
congratulations [kən͵ɡrætjuʹleɪʃnz] pl.
Many happy [ʹhæpɪ] returns [rɪʹtə:nz] of the day. .
happy [ʹhæpɪ] ; Im happy to hear that. . Happy birthday. .
collect [kəʹlekt] v , ; Does Jane collect guides to cities?
stamp [stæmp] n ()
think [θɪŋk] v , , , ; I think Peter can help John. I think so. () , . (, .) I dont think so. . I dont think he collects stamps. (), . . .
wonderful [ʹwʌndəfl] , ; Old Tallinn [ʹtɑ:lɪn] is wonderful.
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well int ! , ( ); Well, I can do it today. , .
so [sou] adv 1. , , ; , ( ); Must you go so soon? It takes so much time. ; 2. () , ; Im afraid so. , . How are you getting on? ?
by the way [weɪ] ; By the way, would you like some apple-pie?
class [klɑ:s] n , , ; an English (a French) class () ; I have an English class on Tuesday and Friday.
in prep ; Im having an English class in an hour. .
See you later. .
See you soon. .
. See you later, See you soon , .
fly v ( ); Im going to fly to London on Thursday.
then adv , ; Goodbye then. () ; Then why are you leaving? ?
A. SHOPPING
Shop-assistant: Are you being served?(1)
Customer: No. Im looking for a navy blue raincoat, size 44.
Shop-assistant: How do you like this raincoat?
Customer: Well, I like it. How much is it?
Shop-assistant: £ 55.99 p.(2)
Customer: Where must I pay?
Shop-assistant: At the cashiers desk over there.
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Shop-assistant: Can I help you?
Customer: Yes. How much is this street-guide to London?
Shop-assistant: Its 99 p.
Customer: Id like two guides, please. How much is it altogether?
Shop-assistant: £ 1.98 p. Heres your change; £ 3.02 p.
Customer: Thank you.
Shop-assistant: Its a pleasure.
B CONGRATULATIONS
Peter: Hello, John. Many happy returns of the day.
Dick: Happy birthday, John. We know youre collecting stamps. Here are a few foreign stamps. I dont think you have them.
John: Oh, thank you very much. Theyre wonderful.
C. SAYING GOODBYE
Mr Brown: Well, Im afraid I must be going.(3)
John: Oh, must you go so soon?
Mr Brown: Im afraid so. My mother isnt very well.
John: Im sorry to hear that. Please, give her my best regards.(4)
Mr Brown: Thank you. Goodbye.
John: Goodbye.
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Michael: Hello, Jill. How are you getting on?
Jill: Fine, thanks. And howre you?
Michael: Im fine too. By the way Im having a French class in half an hour. Goodbye. See you later.
Jill: See you soon.
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Ivanov: Id like to say goodbye to you.
Mr Green: When are you leaving?
Ivanov: Im flying home on Saturday.
Mr Green: Goodbye then, and all the very best.(5)
Notes
(1) Are you being served [sə:vd]? ? ( - ?) Present Continuous Passive.
(2) £ 55.99 p = fifty-five pounds ninety-nine pence .
(3) I must be going. . .
(4) give her my best regards [rɪʹɡɑ:dz] ( ).
(5) all the very best
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Conversations: A. At a Reception. B. After a Visit to London. C. A Cup of Tea.
Learn these words and word combinations
reception [rɪʹsepʃn] n ; Could you go tomorrows reception?
arrive [əʹraɪv] v ; to arrive in Moscow (London, Russia, etc.) (, . .); The French Foreign Minister [mɪnɪstə] arrived in London yesterday; to arrive at an airport (a station, a small town); When did they arrive at Vnukovo Airport?
here [hɪə] adv , ; I live here. Put it here, please.
only [ʹounlɪ] adv ; He arrived in Moscow only yesterday. Only she knows. .
professor [prəʹfesə] n
country [ʹkʌntrɪ] n ; Russia is a very large country.
colleague [ʹkɔ:li:ɡ] n , , with pleasure
free [fri:] , ( ); Are you free tonight? Could we go out?
between [bɪʹtwi:n] prep ( -. ); Could you come between eleven and twelve in the morning?
suit [sju:t] v , , ; to suit smb. , -.; Does
this time suit you? ( )?
perfectly [ʹpə:fɪktlɪ] adv , ; It suits me perfectly.
visit [ʹvɪzɪt] n ; to be (to go) on a visit to Great Britain, (Moscow etc.) () ( . .); Foreign Minister is on a visit to Great Britain now.
call smb. up [ʹkɔ:l ʹʌp] v -. ; Could you call me up tomorrow morning?
answer [ʹɑ:nsə] n
long [lɔŋ] adv , ; How long were you there? ?
stay [steɪ] v , ; How long did he stay there? He stayed there for ten days. () .
exam [ɪɡʹzæm] . examination [ɪɡ͵zæmɪʹneɪʃn] ; an exam (examination) in mathematics (English, etc.) ( . .); to take an examination ; When are you going to take an examination in geography?; to fail an examination ; Jane failed the geography examination yesterday. How are your exams going? ?
the best of luck () ! !
sugar [ʹʃuɡə] n ; a lump of sugar
A. AT A RECEPTION
Volkov: Mr Shastri, this is Mr Ivanov, a Moscow teacher. He arrived here only the day before yesterday. Mr Ivanov, this is Mr Shastri, a professor from India.
Ivanov: How do you do, Mr Shastri.
Mr Shastri: How do you do. Its a nice day today, isnt it?
Ivanov: Yes, its a very nice day. How do you like it here?
Mr Shastri: It is a very interesting country.
Ivanov: By the way, could you introduce me to some of your colleagues, Mr Shastri?
Mr Shastri: With pleasure.
Ivanov: When can I see you?
Mr Shastri: Im free between ten and eleven tomorrow. Does that suit you?
Ivanov: Perfectly.
B. AFTER A VISIT TO LONDON
A: Where were you last week? I called you up but there was no answer.
: I was in London.
A: How long were you there?
B: I stayed there for ten days and came back last night. By the way, I met George Volkov there and we went to the theatre together.
A: What did you see?
B: Othello [əʹθelou] at Covent Garden.(1)
C. A CUP OF TEA
Jane: Would you like a cup of tea?
Mary: Only, if its not too much trouble.(2)
Jane: How do you like it?
Mary: A little milk and no sugar.
Notes
(1) Covent [ʹkɔvənt] Garden or Covent Garden Royal [ʹrɔɪ(ə)l] Opera [ʹɔprə] House "-" ( ).
(2) if its not too much trouble
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Conversations: A. Talk on Theatre and Cinema. B. Invitations. C. Tea Party.
Learn these words and word combinations
TV; to see smth. on TV () -. ; I saw a very interesting film on TV last night.
play [pleɪ] n
enjoy every minute of it ; "How did you like the play?" "We enjoyed every minute of it."
part [pɑ:t] n ; to play the part of (-.); Who played the part of Othello?
the leading [ʹli:dɪŋ] part ; Who plays the leading part in the film?
brilliantly [ʹbrɪljəntlɪ] adv , ; He plays the part of Hamlet brilliantly.
be based [beɪst] on ; The film is based on Dostoyevskis novel "The Brothers Karamazov".
documentary [͵dɔkjuʹmentrɪ] ; documentary film ;
documentary material [məʹtɪərɪəl] ; His last book is based on documentary material.
believe [bɪʹli:v] v ; Do you believe him?
true [tru:] , , ; Is the news true? It is true to life. ().
repeat [rɪʹpi:t] v ; Repeat after me, please. , . They are going to repeat that programme tomorrow.
musical [ʹmju:zɪkl] n ,
local [ʹloukl] ; the local cinema ( ) ; Whats on at the local cinema (at our local)?
book v ; to book seats (); to book tickets [ʹtɪkɪts] for the theatre (concert, cinema, etc.) ( , )
screen version [ʹvə:ʃn] ; This film is a screen version of Turgenevs novel.
famous [ʹfeɪməs] ,
playwright [ʹpleɪraɪt] n
near [nɪə] prep , ; He lives near University Underground Station. actress [ʹæktrɪs] n
show n 1. ( ); When does the show start at our local? 2. , ( , , . .); Have you seen any good shows lately? - ( , . .)?
everyone [ʹevrɪwʌn] pron , (. . .); Everyone is here. .
flop [flɔ] , , ; complete [kəmʹpli:t] flop ; The play was a complete flop. .
concert [ʹkɔnsət] n
meet (met) v ; to meet smb. -., -.; She met one of her old friends in Moscow.
drive [draɪv] n , ; to go for a drive ( ); We are going for a drive after lunch. in the country ; ; They live in the country. Lets go for a drive in the country.
pick up v ( -.), ( -.); Could you pick me up at two oclock?
be able to , ; Are you able to come?
fire [ʹfaɪə] n
cosy [ʹkouzɪ] ; This is a very cosy room.
piece [pi:s] n , ; a piece of meat (bread, apple-pie, cake, etc.) but a lump of sugar
A. TALK ON THEATRE AND CINEMA
A: Would you like to come to the cinema tonight?
B: Id love to. Whats on?(1)
A: Theyre showing(2) the musical "My Fair Lady"(3) at our local. Ive booked two seats.
B: Isnt the film a screen version of "Pygmalion", a play by Bernard Shaw, the famous English playwright?
A: Yes, it is. By the way, Audrey Hepburn plays the leading part. Shes my favourite actress. Lets meet near the cinema at 6.15. The show starts at 6.30.
B: Fine. See you later.
A: See you soon.
Mary: John, were going to the show tonight. Ive booked two seats.
John: Peter Smith went there last night and he didnt like it.
Mary: I dont care about Peters opinion. (4)
John: Well, everyone says the shows a complete flop. There were only a few people there last night.
Mary: What a pity! (5)
B. INVITATIONS
George: Would you like to come to a concert with me tomorrow afternoon?
Alice: Id love to. Thank you very much.
George: Fine. Lets meet here about one oclock.
Alice: Good. See you tomorrow.
George: Goodbye.
Michael: Why dont we go for a drive in the country today?
Ann: That would be very nice. Thank you.
Michael: I can pick you up at II oclock.
Ann: Good. See you soon.
Michael: Bye.
C. TEA PARTY
(The Browns invited the Ivanovs to tea.)
Mrs Brown: Im so glad you were able to come.
Ivanova: Its very kind of you to invite us.
Ivanov: Yes. This is the first time were in an English home.
Mrs Brown: Please, make yourselves comfortable. (6) Sit here in this armchair, Mrs Ivanov. Its near the fire.
Ivanova: I must say this is a very cosy room.
Mrs Brown: Yes, I like it too. Now, Mrs Ivanov, do you take milk and sugar in your tea? (7)
Ivanova: Yes, please. Two lumps.
Mrs Brown: How about a piece of cake?
Ivanova: Yes, please.
Mrs Brown: And how do you like your tea, Mr Ivanov?
Ivanov: Not too much milk and two lumps, please.
Notes
(1) Whats on? ? ( , )
(2) Theyre showing... ...
(3) the musical " Fair Lady" .
(4) I dont care [kɛə] about Peters opinion [əʹpɪnjən]. .
(5) What a pity [ʹpɪtɪ]! ! !
(6) Please, make yourselves [jɔ:ʹselvz] comfortable [ʹkʌmfətəbl]. , ( ).
(7) Do you take milk and sugar in your tea? ?
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Conversations:
A. Transport: At a Railway Station. Booking Airline Tickets. At the Airport.
B. An Enjoyable Holiday.
C. It is Nice to See You Again.
Learn these words and word combinations
railway station [ʹreɪlweɪ ʹsteɪʃn] ,
train [treɪn] n ; to go by train (); Will you go there by train or by plane? through [θru:] train
platform [ʹplætfɔ:m] n ; Which platform does the Rostov train leave from?
change [tʃeɪnʤ] v , ( , ..); Youll have a change at Leeds for Hull.
next [nekst] ; When does the next train for Bristol leave? Whats the name of the next stop? But: next week (month, year, Monday)
single [ʹsɪŋɡl] n (. single ticket) , , ; first (second, etc.) class single ( . .) ; Id like three first class singles to Leeds, please.
return [rɪʹtən] n (. return ticket) , ; Id like one two month return to Leeds. .
flight [flaɪt] ; flight 207 from Moscow to Paris; a nor-stop flight ; Is this a non-stop flight? to book a flight ; Could I book a flight to London?
just a minute [ʹmɪnɪt] () , ; Just a minute. Im finishing the letter.
travel [ʹtrævl] n , ; to travel by ship (air, train, car) ( , , ); Did they travel by train or by air? They travelled for twenty days.
economy [ɪʹkɔnəmɪ] n (. economy class) ( ) ; to travel economy () ; Would you like to travel economy?
coach [koutʃ] n ; , ; When does the next coach leave for the airport?
announcer [əʹnaunsə] n
announce [əʹnauns] v , ( , . .)
departure [dɪʹpɑ:tʃə] ; ( . .); Aeroflot announces the departure of fligth 207 from Moscow to Paris.
Gate Number [ʹnʌmbə] 7 (Gate No. 7) 7
copy [ʹkɔpɪ] n ; Heres a copy of Pravda.
everything [ʹevrɪθɪŋ] pron ; Everything is ready.
enjoyable [ɪnʹʤɔɪəbl] ; Her birthday party was really enjoyable.
fairly [ʹfɛəlɪ] adv , ; The weather was fairly good. .
though [ðou] cnj ; He went for a walk in the park though it was very cold.
rain n ; We had a lot of rain last month.
shine (shone) [ʃaɪn, ʃɔn] v ; The sun is shining brightly [ʹbraɪtlɪ]. .
lovely [ʹlʌvlɪ] , ; It is lovely day today.
on the whole [houl] , ; On the whole I liked the film.
scientist [ʹsaɪəntɪst] n
carry [ʹkærɪ] v ; Where are you carrying the books?
bag n , ,
manage [ʹmænɪʤ] v , ; I can manage all right [raɪt]; ().
hotel [houʹtel] ,
while [waɪl] cnj ; What places of interest would you like to see while you are here?
certainly [ʹsə:tnlɪ] adv , ; Hes certainly a very good man. Certainly not! . , . "Will you invite John to your birthday party?" "Certainly not".
A. TRANSPORT
RAILWAY STATION
1.
A: When does the Kiev train leave, please?
B: At 10 oclock, platform 3.
A: What time does it arrive?
: Five oclock in the evening. It takes about seven hours to get there.
A: Do I have to change?
B: No, its a through train.
2.
A: Is there a through train to Aberdeen* (. )?
: No, there isnt. You have to change at Edinburgh**.
A: What time is the next train to Edinburgh, please?
B: At 10.35 in the evening.
BOOKING AIRLINE TICKETS
Passenger: Id like to book a flight to Geneva for Monday the twelfth.
Booking clerk: Just a minute, Ill see what there is.
Passenger: Id like to travel economy class, please.
Booking clerk: Aeroflot Flight 048 leaves at 0920. (1)
Passenger: What time do I have to be there?
Booking clerk: Youll have to be at Air Terminal by 0810. The coach leaves for the airport at 0815.
AT THE AIRPORT
Announcer: Aeroflot announces the departure of Flight Number 502(2) to Vienna at Gate Number 7.
Mr Wilson: Im afraid I must be going.
Mr Brown: Heres a copy of todays newspaper. You may find something interesting in it. Goodbye and all the best.
Mr Wilson: Goodbye. Thanks for everything.
B. AN ENJOYABLE HOLIDAY
(Mr Brown has just returned from Italy, and is talking to Petrov.)
Petrov: How did you enjoy your holiday?
Mr Brown: Oh, I liked Italy very much.
Petrov: What about the weather?
B: Well, it was fairly good, though we had quite a lot of rain.
P: Oh, what a pity.
B: Well, when the sun shone it was really lovely. On the whole it was a very enjoyable holiday.
C. IT IS NICE TO SEE YOU AGAIN
(John Masters meets Paul Ivanov, a Russian scientist, at the airport.)
John: Hello, Paul. Nice to see you again.
Paul: Hello, John. Youre looking very well.
John: Here,(3) let me carry those bags.
Paul: Oh, no, please dont bother. I can manage all right.
John: Well, were going to the hotel now. By the way, what would you like to see while you are here? Were looking forward to showing you around.
Paul: Thank you. Thats certainly very nice of you.
Notes
(1) 0920 = 9.20. , .
(2) Flight Number 502 502
(3) Here ()
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Conversations: A. A Football Match.
B. Wales v.* England.
C. Cant Accept Your Invitation.
Learn these words and word combinations
Cup Final [ʹfaɪnl]) ; semi-final ( ); to win (to lose) the Cup Final () ; I hope that Spartak will win the Cup Final.
game n , ; football game ; a game of chess ; a game of tennis ( ); games ; the Olympic [oʹlɪmpɪk] Games
programme [ʹprouɡræm] n (-, -, . .); souvenir [͵su:vəʹnɪə] programme -
photo [ʹfoutou] n (pl. photos) (. photograph [ʹfoutəɡrɑ:f])
look v , ; to look at smth. -.; Look at this photo, please.
footballer [ʹfutbɔ:lə]
on form ( ); All the footballers are on form now, arent they? Ant. off form ( ); Im afraid their goalkeeper is off form today.
impression [ɪmʹpreʃn] n ; I have the impression their team is off form today; to make an impression on smb. -.; The match made a great impression on everyone.
kick n ; free kick , ; penalty [ʹpenəltɪ] kick ; Thatll be a penalty kick; goal-kick
score [skɔ:] v (= to score a goal) ; Look, Adams is going to score.
top n , ; The ball went over the top. .
shot [ʃɔt] n ; Good shot! ( , ) !
v., vs (. versus [ʹvə:səs]) prep . ; France v. Finland [ʹfɪnlənd] -
rugby [ʹrʌɡbɪ] n . ; Can you play rugby?
International [͵ɪntəʹnæʃnl] ; Will it be an international match?
still adv ; I still play tennis.
keen , ; Hes still a keen footballer. . ( .) to be keen on smth.; -.; Hes keen on chess.
cricketer [ʹkrɪkɪtə] n ; Is he still a keen cricketer?
end v , , ; How did the game end? to end in a draw [drɔ:] ; Did the game end in a draw? to end with a score 1 - 0 (one to nil), 3 - 2 (three to two), etc. 1 - 0 (3 - 2) ..; The game ended with a score 6 - 3 (six to three).
invitation n ; to accept [əkʹsept] an invitation ; Did they accept the Browns invitation?
event [ɪʹvent] n . ; swimming events ; What events are you going to attend?
join [ʤɔɪn] v ; May I join you? ?
engagement [ɪnʹɡeɪʤmənt] n ( ), ; I have another engagement. ( ; ). I have no engagements till Saturday. .
A. A FOOTBALL MATCH
Jane and Peter came to the football ground to watch the "Cup Final".
a) Before the game started
Programme Seller: Souvenir programmes! Read all about your favourite team! Photos of all the players.
Jane: Id like to get one.
Programme Seller: Programme, Miss!
Peter: Look and see if Adams is playing.
Jane: Who does he play for?
Peter: Oh really, Jane, hes Peruvales * top scorer. He got a leg injury two weeks ago.
Jane: Yes, hes playing today. Look at this. There are photographs of all the players here.
Peter: Thats Harry Creed. He plays for Liverpool. One of the best footballers(1) Ive ever seen when hes on form. If he is the Liverpool team are sure to win.
Jane: Oh, good, theyre coming out onto the field now.
b) The match
Crowd: Liverpool! Liverpool!
Jane: I have the impression that half Liverpools here.
Peter: Well, theyre a very popular team. What a kick!
Jane: Adamsll never get to it. Come on, Adams, come on!
Peter: Adams is there. Hes going to score.
Jane: Its over the top.
Peter: Its a goal-kick. Creed has got the ball.
Crowd: Shoot! Shoot!
Jane: Its a goal. What a shot!
* * *
News Announcer: Here is the ten oclock news. Liverpool won the Cup Final. The final score was Liverpool 4, Peruvale 0.
. WALES V. ENGLAND
(After a rugby match)
David: Its the best match Ive ever watched.
John: It certainly is.
David: Rugby can be wonderful when its an international match.
John: Oh yes. By the way, are you still a very keen cricketer?
David: Yes. Its e very good game. Im always sorry when the summer ends.
John: What were you doing at 8 oclock last night? I called you up but there was no answer.
David: I was watching a rugby match on TV. Im afraid I didnt hear the telephone ring.
John: How did the match end?
David: It ended with a score 6 - 3 (six to three).
C. I CANT ACCEPT YOUR INVITATION
John: Hello, Michael.
Michael: Hello. How are you?
John: Im fine, thank you. And what about you?
Michael: Im O.K. John, Id like to invite you and Helen to attend the swimming events next Thursday.
John: Thanks a lot. Wed be happy to join you but we have another engagement. Im really sorry.
Michael: Im sorry, too. My best regards to Helen.
John: And give my regards to Susan. Goodbye.
Michael: Goodbye.
Notes
(1) one of the best footballers ; the best match
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Conversations: A. Weather.
B. Its Too Wet to Go for a Walk.
C. A Visit to an Exhibition.
bright [braɪt] ; ; The sky was bright. .
brightly adv ; The air was fresh and the sun was shining brightly.
cloud [klaud] over (); The sky was clouded over. .
cloudy [ʹklaudɪ] ; The sky was cloudy and it was growing cooler.
last [lɑ:st] v , . I wonder how long the fine weather will last.
(weather) forecast [ʹfɔ:kɑ:st] n ; Do you know the weather forecast for the weekend?
foggy [ʹfɔɡɪ] ; The morning was foggy and cool.
rainy [ʹreɪnɪ] ; Autumn is a rainy season in that part of the country.
windy [ʹwɪndɪ] ; It was a very windy day.
stop v , , ; The clock has stopped. . Has it stopped raining? ( ) ?
at last adv ; At last it stopped raining.
wet : , ; October is the wettest month in Moscow.
hope [houp] v ; ; I hope (that) youll come to see us next week. We hope to see you soon.
take off v ; Take off your raincoat, please.
coat [kout] n ; Will you take off your coat, please. Its warm here.
too adv ; Its too wet today. Thats too bad. ( ).
go out v ; He went out of the room.
enough [ɪʹnʌf] ( ); Have we enough time for a game of chess? ( ), ? I have enough chalk. .
room ; Is there enough room in your car for us? ? There is enough room for everything here.
all pron ; All of us are here. .
decide [dɪʹsaɪd] v , ; He could not decide what to do. They decided not to go for a holiday to Scotland.
wait [weɪt] v , ; Wait a minute. ; to wait for (-., -.); Whom are you waiting for?
get (got, got) v , , ; Get me a pencil, please. , . Ill get you a cup of coffee now.
black coffee ; I like black coffee.
white coffee ; Do you like your coffee black or white?
without [wɪʹðaut] prep ; Id like black coffee without sugar.
help yourself [jɔ:ʹself] to smth. (, ), ; Help yourself to some ice-cream.
go swimming () ; They went swimming every day last month.
unusual [ʌnʹju:ʒl] , ; He is an unusual man. ; It is unusual for him to be late. . Ant. usual [ʹju:ʒl] ,
let in ; Let him in. . Ant. to let out
exhibition [͵eksɪʹbɪʃn] n , , ; art exhibition ,
entrance [ʹentrəns] n ; , ; at the entrance to ; Lets meet at the entrance to the university.
automobile [ʹɔ:təməbi:l] n
be interested [ʹɪntrɪstɪd] in smth. -.; Are you interested in art? ? ( ?)
Exercise 7. Make up four sentences using pattern 2.
Learn these words and word combinations
A. WEATHER
A: Nice and bright this morning.(1)
B: Yes. Much better than yesterday.(2) I like it when its warm.
A: So do I. Im afraid it may cloud over this afternoon.
: I dont think itll last.
A: Whats the weather like today?
B: Its a lovely day. Lets go for a drive to the country.
A: Fairly mild for the time of year.(3)
B: Yes. Quite different from the forecast.
A: They say were in for snow.(4)
B: What a pity! I shant be able to go for a hike in the mountains.
A: Cold this morning, isnt it?
B: Yes. And Im afraid its going to get even colder.
A: I think the winds getting stronger.
B: Yes, its much stronger now that in the morning.
A: Do you know the forecast for tomorrow?
B: Cold and foggy in the morning, rainy and windy in the afternoon.
A: Is it still raining?
B: No, its stopped at last. I think its going to be a beautiful day.
B. ITS TOO WET TO GO FOR A WALK
A: Oh, there you are. Im glad youve come. Is John with you?
B: No, he isnt. I dont know where he is.
A: Oh well, hell be here in a few minutes, I hope. Come in and take your coat off.
B: Thanks.
A: Youre very wet. Is it raining?
B: Yes, its raining hard. Its too wet to go for a walk. Im afraid.
A: Oh well, we can go out in the car. Theres enough room in the car for all of us. Well decide when John comes. Would you like some coffee while were waiting for him?
B: Yes, please.
A: Ill go and get you some. Do you like it black or white?
B: White, please, but without too much milk.
A: Here you are. And heres the sugar. Help yourself.
: Thanks.
A: What did you do yesterday? Did you go swimmi
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