Н. Н. Тарасенко Разговорный английский
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3.Read the conversations and act them out. 1. A: Hi, Mary! I haven't seen you for a long time! How are you doing? B: Hi, Jim! I am doing all right. I am busy with a lot of things. But mostly I am devoting my free time to my hobby. A: Oh, how interesting! What kind of hobby? B: You know, I am in computers. Every free minute I am working with my computer, in summer, winter, spring or fall. A: Really? Is it soothing to your nerves? B: Yes, certainly. It helps me to slow down and relax. A: I would never think that a computer can help to relax. B: Why not? If I am not busy with something serious, I listen to music or watch some video films. A: Oh, I do that too. I am keen on television and I spend all my spare time watching MTV channel and action films. I do that for my own enjoyment. B: Lucky you! 2. A: You know, it is very important today to keep fit. Any company will hire you if you are not often ill. B: Yes, I know. And I go in for sports too. In summer I swim in the lake or go to the swimming pool, in winter I go in for skating. There is a good skating rink not far from our house. A: Skating is very popular today. A lot of students go to the skating rink after classes in the University. B: Not only. Skiing, especially mountain skiing becomes more and more popular among businessmen. A: It is a good way to relax after a hard working week. But it is very expensive to buy good skies, good skiing equipment and clothes. B: Yes, certainly, what is more, it is rather expensive to fly to a good skiing resort, somewhere in Europe or Russia. A: But it is worth doing. 4. Complete the conversations with appropriate words or word combinations. A: Hi, ___! I haven't seen you for ___! B: Hi, ___! I am all right. I am busy with ___. But most of all I am devoting my free time to my hobby - it is ___. A: Oh, how interesting! What kind of? B: You know I am in ___. A: Is it soothing to your ___? B: Yes, certainly, and it helps me to ___ and ___. What about you? A: As for me, I am fond of ___ If I am not busy in my office, I ___ and ___. I do that for my own ___. 2. A: You know, it is very important today to ___. Any company will hire you if you ___. B: Yes. I agree with you. I go in for ___ too. I am fond of ___. You can go in for that kind of sports both in summer and in winter. A: Is it possible to go in for ___ in winter? B: Yes, certainly. There is a big ... not far from my house, and you may go to there both in summer and in winter. A: Is it expensive to go in for ___? B: I wouldn't say so, you need some free time and money, but all the same it is worth ___. 5. A Hobby Quiz. 1. If I have free time I go ___ for sports - swimming or aerobics. A. to B. in C. - 2. Playing musical instruments is soothing ___ my nerves. A. to B. for C. in 3. As a rule, he is playing computer games for ___ own enjoyment. A. her B. their C. his 4. Hobbies ___ divided into several groups. A. is B. am C. are. 5. Women are keen ___ fitness. A. for B. of C. on 6. Hobbies are soothing to your ___. A. heart B. stomach C. nerves 6. Ask your friend about his (her) hobbies. Make up a conversation. Just for Fun Some quotes about hobbies When your hobbies get in the way of your work -that's OK; but when your hobbies get in the way of themselves…well. - Steve Martin I have worked all of my life, so I really don't have any hobbies. - Steven Hill But poetry is a way of language, it is not its subject or its maker's background or interests or hobbies or fixations. It is nearer to utterance than history. - Thomas Lynch My hobbies are painting, crafts, and I like golfing. - Nancy Kerrigan I enjoy listening to classical music and heavy metal. I play basketball and try to go diving at least once a year. I don't really have hobbies in the traditional sense... I engage in too many activities already through the actions of my characters. - Alan Dean Foster Nowadays young people have great choice of occupations, hobbies, etc, so chess is experiencing difficulties because of the high competition. Now it's hard to make living in chess, so our profession does attract young people. - Boris Spassky I have only one real hobby - my husband. - Florence Harding It feels important to go school; not necessarily to further my education, but more like a hobby. - Mandy Moore I always treated writing as a profession, never as a hobby. If you don't believe in yourself, no one else will. - Laurell K. Hamilton I did nothing but work. I made work my hobby. I was lucky that way. - Mary Roebling Unit 4 Visiting a Foreign Country Travelling on Air He who would travel happily must travel light. Antoine de Saint Exupery. Warm up 1. Are you fond of travelling? 2. Have you ever travelled by air? Where did you fly? When was it? Did you feel nervous before the flight? Was the flight smooth or rough? Were you airsick? 3. Where do we get tickets for air trips? 4. How many airports are there in Krasnodar? Are they far away from the center of the city? How can you get there? Is there a special bus service for passengers? 5. Do passengers go straight to the plane? What do they have to do first? In what case do they have to pay extra for their luggage? Are they allowed to take any luggage on board a plane? 6. Who meets passengers at the gangway? Does she show passengers to their seats? 7. When are passengers taken to the plane by a special motor coach? 8. Are flights sometimes put back? When does it happen? Was your flight ever put back? 9. Why is it necessary to do up a safety-belt during taking off and landing? 10. Is smoking allowed on board a plane? Why is it not allowed? 11. What information is usually given to the passengers on board a plane? 12. What services does a stewardess offer them? 13. At what speed and altitude do modern aircrafts fly? 14. On what flights do they serve meals? 15. Is travelling by air more expensive than railway travel? 16. What are the advantages and disadvantages of air travelling? Vocabulary
1. Read and translate the word combinations. 1. Show me your ticket and boarding pass, please. 2. Don't enter the hall! 3. Let's go and drink something in a bar! 4. Don't travel by plane! It's dangerous! 5. Weigh in your hand baggage, please! 6. Pay extra, please! You have on excess baggage. 7. Let's travel economy class! It's cheaper. 8. Register your ticket please! Desk №5. 9. Learn the airport formalities! 10. Don’t buy a one-way ticket, buy a return one, it’s cheaper. 11.The flight is put back. 2. Read the text and answer the questions. Americans are fond of travelling. They choose their place of destination according to their money and interest. The destination of travel means the place to which you are going. If you want to save money, you can stay at a hotel over a Saturday night. When buying a ticket, you may choose between a round-trip ticket and a one-way trip ticket. If you travel only to your place of destination, you buy a one-way trip ticket. If you travel to your destination and return, you buy a return ticket. You pay for it at the same time. Airline companies provide different services for the clients. One is a toll-free telephone number. It allows you to call the air line from anywhere in the USA free of charge to you. You will not have to pay for it. You can buy a ticket in person - then you should go to the travel agent. Or you can call the travel agent. He will bring it to your office or apartment. The airport is your first stop before leaving on your dream vacation or trip. Generally speaking, you should arrive at the airport with plenty of time to spare. Don't arrive 10 minutes before your plane departs. Before boarding the plane the passenger must register at the airport. While registering he is required to have his luggage weighed. If the luggage weighs more than 20 kilograms you have to pay extra Modern planes have very comfortable seats in all cabins, and there are first class, business and economy class cabins. Before the plane takes off the stewardess helps everyone get comfortable in the seats and wishes them a pleasant trip. She also gives all the information about the flight, the speed and the altitude. During the flight you can have something to drink and to eat. You can read newspapers and magazines or simply look out of the pothole. Enjoy your flight. 1 .What is the destination of travel? 2. What is a one-way trip ticket? 3. What is a round-ticket? 4. What is a toll-free telephone number? 5. What is it - to buy a ticket in person? 6. What is it - to buy a ticket over the phone? 7. When do you stay in the hotel over a Saturday night? 8. When should you arrive at the airport? 9. Why has the passenger to weigh his luggage? 10. What cabins do the modern planes have? 11. What does the stewardess do before the plane takes off? 12. What do you do during the flight? 3. Read the conversations, do exercises and then act the conversations out. Ticket Reservation (Speakers: a travel agent and a customer) A: Thank you for calling to the British Airlines. Can I help you? B: I want to fly to London next week. I’d like to make reservations for a round trip ticket. A: What day are you planning to leave for London? В: On the 12th of March. A: There are three flights to London on that day - at 10 am, at 8.30 and 9 pm. Do you have any preference about the time of the day? В: I’d rather leave at 9 pm I want to get to London early in the morning. A: I can make a reservation for a TWA flight. Are you going to travel 1st-class or economy? В: I prefer economy. How much will it be? A: 440 dollars. В: Are meals and refreshments served on the flight? A: Yes, they are. B: What’s the flying time? A: Six hours. B: What’s the London airport we’ll arrive at? A: Heathrow Airport. How many days are you planning to stay in London? В: Seven days. A: When would you like to fly home from London? B: March 22nd. A: All right. B: When can I get my tickets? A: You’ll have them 2 days before your departure. B: Thank you. In the Hall of the Airport (Speakers: two passengers) А: Helen! What are you doing here? В: Hello, John! I am flying to London, by British Airways. А: You look worried! What's the matter? В: You know, I have got some problems with my baggage. It is some excess baggage and I can't take something out because I have some gifts for my friends and relatives in London. And I have no time to pay extra. А: Oh, I can help you. I have only one small bag because I am flying on business. I can take one of your bags and bring it in. В: Oh, John, you are very kind. Let's hurry up! The boarding is coming to an end. Thank you very much. A: Let's go! At the Customs Room (Speakers: a custom officer and a passenger) A: Good afternoon, madam. Is this your suit-case? B: No, it isn't. Mine is the brown one. A: Oh, I see. Have you anything to declare? B: No, I haven't. There are only personal belongings in my suit-case. Shall I open it? A: No, thank you, mam. You needn't. It's all right. You may go to the Passport Control now. Straight on, please. B: Thank you, Officer. Good afternoon. Passport control (Speakers: a customs officer and a passenger) A: Can I see your passport? B: Certainly, here it is. A: Have you anything to declare? B: Nothing. A: What’s the purpose of your visit? B: I’m attending a conference in London. A: Well, would you mind opening this bag, please. B: There you are. A: Thank you. Right. That’s all. You can go through now. B: Thank you. The plane is taking off. (Speakers: Stewardess and Passenger) A: Ladies and gentlemen! You are on board the plane of the British Airways Company. The Company greets all the passengers and wishes you all a good flight. The plane is going to take off. Please fasten your belts and refrain from smoking. B: Excuse me, miss. When do we land in London and at what altitude shall we fly? A: The plane lands in London at 11 a. m. The altitude of the flight will be about 27 thousand feet or 9 thousand metres. B: Thank you. Excuse me, I have another question. What's the weather like in London? A: It was warm and fine weather yesterday. B: Thank you. I have still one more question. Will any meals be served on the plane? A: Yes, of course. You'll have lunch in half an hour. On the Plane (Speakers: two passengers) A: Are you all right, madam? You look pale! B: Oh, I am not quite right. I feel airsick a bit. A: Would you like something to drink - some mineral water or juice? B: Yes, that would be nice. And please, lower the back of my seat. A: Yes, certainly. Is it better? B: Yes, thank you. Could you ring for a stewardess? Maybe she can give me something for airsickness. A: Just a moment, madam. The Plane is Landing (Speakers: two passengers) A: I say, it's London already. We're going to land. B: Well, I've never been to London yet but it must be. How large it looks. There! I can see the famous Big Ben! A: Yes, and I can also see St Paul's Cathedral. Can you? B: No, I can't... Oh yes, now I can see it. A: You'll have a very good time in London, I'm sure. B: I hope so though I have a lot to do. It's my business trip, not a tourist one. At a Taxi Stand (Speakers: a driver and a passenger) A: Hey! Taxi! Are you free? B: Yes, madam. Let me help you with the luggage. Where to? A: The Europe Hotel, please. B: It seems to be in Cromwell Road, I think, eh? A: That's right. How long will it take us to get there? B: I think we'll get there in 30 minutes. |
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