IN THE STREET.
| Please tell me the way to Red Square. | , , ? |
| Can you show me the way to Westminster Abbey, please? ['xbI] | ? |
| Yes, it is just on the other side of the river. | , . |
| It is on your left. | . |
| Thank you very much. | . |
| Youmust turn to the right. | . |
| Can you tell me the name of this street? [strJt] | , ? |
| How can I get to the nearest Underground station (bus-stop)? ['bAs' stOp] | ( )? |
| What bus (street-car) must I take? | () ? |
| Where can I find a taxi? | ? |
| I am sorry, I don't know. | , . |
| Youcan ask the militiaman (the policeman). | (). |
READING
ARCTIC VOLCANOES
Soviet Polar explorers have established that there is a chain of volcanoes at the bottom of the deep-water area of the Arctic Ocean. This was learned from studies of undersea rocks.
This chain begins in the Atlantic Ocean, crosses Iceland () and can be traced far to the north, along the centre line of the Atlantic-Arctic deep-water area of the Arctic Ocean.
The chain of undersea volcanoes separates the Norwegian Sea from the Sea of Greenland, just as the central underwater Atlantic chain cuts the ocean to the south of Iceland in two.
The presence of the Arctic chain of volcanoes was forecast () on the basis (, ) of geophysical data.
In the opinion of scientists, the volcanoes are now sleeping in the Arctic, but they may become active at any time.
The volcano chain of the Arctic Ocean has been set down for the first time almost completely on the charts prepared at the institute.
From Soviet Life
ATLANTIC STUDY BY USSR AND USA
A Soviet-American study of the biological resources of the oceans has just ended.
For six weeks a United States satellite took photographs which were studied on Soviet vessels and compared () with sea-level observations off the coast ( ) of West Africa.
This was an experiment to find a way of using ships and satellites to study remoter parts of the oceans, not just coastal () zones.
It is believed that this study will make it possible to bring the world catch () up to 90-100 million tons a year, and to find ways of regulating catches so as to ensure reserves and save rare forms of sea life.
From Soviet Weekly
STORY
The Woodcutter ()
A woodcutter was grinding () his axe () when a neighbour came along and said, "Why do you grind your axe now? You can't go to the wood and cut trees in this storm."
"When the weather is fine I shall not be grinding my axe, I shall be using it," answered the woodcutter.
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PROVERBS OF MANY NATIONS
| There is no smoke without fire. (Russian, English) | . |
| All clouds are not rain clouds. (Latin) | . |
| He that loves noise must buy a pig. (Spanish) | . |
| Years teach more than books. (German) | , . |
QUOTATIONS
Paintings and fighting are best seen (1) at a distance.
Benjamin Franklin (USA, 1706-1790)
Very late in life (2), when he was studying geometry, someone said toLacydes (3), "Is it then a time for you to be learning now?" "If it is not," he replied, "when will it be?"
Diogenes Laertius (Rome, A. D. 200)
Experience is the name everyone gives to his mistakes.
Oscar Wilde (England, 1856-1900)
(1) are best seen
(2) very late in life
(3) Lacydes of , , 3 ..
