Лекция: A Wedding
At the age of 21 persons of both sexes in England come of age. Boys and girls are permitted to become engaged still in their “teens”. The boy presents his bride-elect with an engagement ring. It is worn on the third finger of the left hand.
Generally, English girls receive no marriage portion on marrying because the husband must support his family himself…
This is a traditional church wedding. The bride and groom are leaving the church. She’s wearing a long white gown and carrying a bunch of flowers. The groom is wearing a black suit and a red carnation. He’s holding a top hat in his right hand. They are both smiling because they are happy.
In a few minutes they are going to get into a Rolls-Royce and drive to a big hotel for the reception. At the reception they’re going to eat the cake and drink champagne. Then they are going to open all their presents. Some people are going to make speeches and both their mothers are going to cry. Then everyone is going to dance.
At three o’clock they’re going to leave the reception. They are going to the Odeon Theatre tonight. There’s a big crowd of people outside the theatre. They are waiting for Ula Hackey, the famous Hollywood actress. Miss Hackey is coming now. She’s waving happily to the crowd. She’s going to sign autographs and talk to the people.
In the morning the newly-weds are going to drive to Heathrow airport. They are going to fly to Bermuda. They’re going to spend their honeymoon in а villa by the sea. They’re going to be happy forever and have a lot оf children.
IY. Correct the statements.
1. The newly-weds are going to get into a Mini.
2. They are going to drive to a small pub.
3. They’re going to make a cake.
4. They are going to drink Coca-Cola.
5. They’re going to throw away their presents.
6. Some people are going to write speeches.
7. Both their mothers are going to laugh.
8. In the evening they’re going to leave the reception.
9. Ula is going to sign autographs and talk to the newly-weds.
10.In a fortnight the newly-weds are going to fly to Bermuda.
Y. Complete the statements.
1. She’s wearing...
2. At the reception...
3. At three o’clock they’re going to...
4. She’s waving...
5. In the morning they’re going...
6. They’re going to leave...
7. She’s going to sign...
8. They are waiting ...
YI. Answer your teacher’s questions.
YII. Translate into English.
A. l. — Она хорошо говорит по-английски? — Я так не думаю. 2. Эта пища для меня слишком острая. Я предпочитаю овощи: они не так калорийны. Более того, я придерживаюсь строгой диеты. 3. Что случилось с вашим костюмом? Почему вы хотите его обменять. Примерьте его, пожалуйста. 4. Они явно не успеют на автобус. Oн может отправиться в любую секунду. 5. Он собирается позвонить своей подруге. На кухне еще один телефон. Это очень удобно. 6. Сара живет далеко от работы Она не водит машину и поэтому добирается на работу автобусом. 7. В холодильнике мало сыра, немного масла, несколько апельсинов, мало мандаринов и много места для мяса.