Лекция: УРОК ЧЕТВЕРТЫЙ (THE FOURTH LESSON). 13 страница

Mr. Brown: Can I have three envelopes, five postcards and a book of ten

pence stamps, please.
Clerk: Here you are. It will make… altogether.

Mr. Brown: (pays the money). Could I have a foreign telegram form here?
Clerk: Window 15, please.

Mr. Brown: Thank you. (At window 15) Please a telegram form to Moscow

and what are the rates?3
Clerk: What kind of telegram: ordinary, urgent or express?

Mr. Brown: I'd like to send an E.L.T. When will it be delivered?
Clerk: Within 24 hours. It will cost ...

Mr. Brown: Thank you.

NOTES

1.… of the thousands of Americans who pass through England there are hundreds who have no English friends.

В этом предложении thousand и hundred являются существитель­ными и поэтому употреблены в форме множественного числа. В том случае, когда thousand, hundred и million выступают как числительные, они употребляются только в форме единственного числа. Сравните:

Millies of people all over the Of the five thousand tourists who

world stand for peace. visited the museum that month

there were nine hundred people who came from Africa.

2. they used to bring letters of — они, бывало» привозили (имели
introduction. обыкновение привозить) с со­
бой рекомендательные письма.

used to do smth. [ju?st] иметь обыкновение делать что-

либо

Эта конструкция употребляется для выражения повторяюще­гося действия, которое имело место в прошлом.

Не used to call on us every day last — Он, бывало, навещал нас каж-
уеаг. дый день в прошлом году.

3. What are the rates? — Какой тариф?

VOCABULARY NOTES

VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR EXERCISES

1. Say from what verbs these nouns are:

passer-by, seer-off, traveller, imagination, congratulation, consultation, return, turn, break, start, change, smile, surprise, study

П. What are the English equivalents for (see the text):

1. В положенное время я появился на вокзале Юстон ...

2. Наши общие друзья, которые тоже пришли попрощаться ...

3. Отъезжающий улыбнулся в ответ… 4. Последовало долгое мол­
чание.… 5. Ничто не говорило о том, что поезд скоро отправляется,
б. Молчание нарушил один из нас. 7. Я сказал, что на сцене чув­
ствуется его отсутствие. 8. Эти письма не стоят и бумаги, на кото­
рой они написаны. 9. Но несмотря на это, я зарабатываю хорошо.
10. Их попутчики относятся к ним более дружелюбно. 11. Когда-то
я был тоже таким.

Ш. Paraphrase or explain (see the text):

a) paraphrase the words and word combinations given in bold type:

1. On a cold November morning I duly turned up at Euston to see off an old friend of mine who was starting for America. 2. His face seemed familiar to me. Э. It was strange to see him looking so smart. 4. He looked delighted to see me. 5. Many Americans cannot afford to have English friends. 6. He said consulting his black note-book. 7. What's the postage for the letter?

b) explain the meaning of the words and word combinations given in bold type:

1.1 saw some of our common friends. 2. There was no sign of the train's departure. 3. It seemed a privilege to lend him anything. 4. He was missed on the stage. 5. These letters are hardly worth the paper they are written on. 6. But even so I do тегу well.

IV. Add tail-questions to these sentences and answer them:

1. The actor's face seemed familiar to you. 2. He. lent you the book you need. 3. Your friend was delighted to see you. 4. Your sister found them very hospitable. 5. You could not afford to stay there for another week. 6. He is friendly and attentive to everyone. 7. Your brother is not starting for London tomorrow. 8. The machine-tool broke down yesterday.

V. Make up sentences using the given table:

The problem is (are) worth discussing.
The matter returning to.

The palace visiting.

The stamps buying.

The offer; accepting.

These postcards

VI. Change these sentences according to the given models:

Model 1: This book is interesting (to read). This book is worth reading.

1. The film is excellent (to see). 2. The article is very interesting (to translate). 3. The performance is marvellous (to see). 4. The dialogue is good (to learn by heart). 5. The singer is wonderful (to hear). 6. His advice is very good (to follow).

Model 2: When I lived in the country I usually got up very early. When I lived in the country I used to get up very early.

1. She often consulted the dictionary. 2.1 often borrowed books from my teacher when I was at school. 3. My Tather often took me to the ship he was captain of. 4. Our grandfather often told us about his life before the revolu­tion. 5. When I was a student I went to the theatre twice a month. 6. When he lived in the country he usually went to the post-offce for the mail in the after­noon. 7. When we worked on the farm we usually had a break at eleven in the morning.

Model 3: This suit is expensive. I cannot buy it.

As the suit is very expensive / cannot afford to buy it.

1.1 have a lot of work to do. I cannot go to the cinema tonight. 2.1 have little money. I cannot lend him any money. 3. I'm very busy. I cannot go skiing today. 4. I cannot go on a trip to the Crimea this year.

Model 4: I think I've seen the film. I remember the name. The name of the film seems familiar to me.

1.1 think I've read this book. I remember the title. 2.1 believe I've seen this street. I think I've passed it once. 3.1 believe I've seen the man. I remem­ber his face. 4.1 believe I saw the play once. I remember some of the char­acters.

Model 5: I'd like you to know the latest achievements in this field of science.

I'd like to draw your attention to the latest achievements in this field of science.

1. I'd like you to know the changes introduced into the model. 2. I'd like him to know the defects discovered during the tests. 3. I want him to see that advertisement in the latest issue of the «Industry». 4. I'd like you to know those particulars. 5. I'd like him to have a look at items two and three in the guarantee letter. 6. I'd like you to see those stamps.

VII. Turn conditional sentences of type П into sentences of type III:

1. We should come and see him off if we knew of his departure. 2. If our car did not break down on our way we could get there in time. 3. If the post-office was not closed he would post the letter tonight. 4. If you sent an urgent telegram it would get there before the office was closed. 5. If he turned up one of these days I'd phone you.

VIII. Choose the right word:

1. Plushkin never (to borrow, to lend) anyone money. 2. Tony Bicket had been unemployed for about three months and his wife was ill. He had nobody (to borrow, to lend) money from. 3. The teacher (to attract the attention, to draw the attention) of the students to the fact that there was a difference in the meanings of the verbs «realize» and «understand». 4.1 am sure his new book will (to attract the attention, to draw the attention) of the readers. It describes the life of our young scientists. 5. I am sure the teacher will (to attract the attention, to draw the attention) of the pupils to the fact that the definite article is used before the names of ships. 6. «You needn't worry. He'll turn up at the right moment,» she said (friendly, in a friendly way). 7. Do you think the relations between them are (friendly, in a friendly way)?

IX. Change these questions according to the given model:

Model: 1. Why did the author lend Le Ros half-a-crown?

Why do you think the author lent Le Ros half-arcrown? 2. Is the exhibition worth visiting?

Do you think the exhibition is worth visiting ?

1. Will it take six shillings altogether? 2. Why did he break his promise? 3. Have the brothers anything in common? 4. Does Ann know about his departure? 5. How much time has passed since his return from Kiev? 6. Has he posted the letters? 7. Have they had a break already? 8. He misses his parents very much. 9. He has consulted the doctor.

X. FJIJ in prepositions or adverbs:

1. We shall return… the price problem after we have seen the equip­ment… operation. 2. The music teacher was delighted… her pupil. She was making good progress. 3. No wonder she is proud… her boy, he is really talented. 4. I think Ann has much… common… her elder sister. 5. I heard them speak… the performance, they were delighted… it. 6. Who have you borrowed this book…? When are your friends starting… the North? 8.1 wonder if Peter will ever turn…? We have been wait­ing… him… an hour. 9. When the man turned… I recognized an old friend of mine. 10. When did the machine-tool break…? Have you found… what the matter is? 11. What's the postage… a parcel (an express telegram, ordinary telegram)… London? 12. You should be more attentive… your mother.

XI. Fill in articles or possessive pronouns where necessary:

«I say, I'm delighted to see you,» said… little man standing by… pillar-box.

«Hallo,» I answered.… man's face seemed familiar to me but I could not remember… name. And then I recognized him.

«Oh, Mr. Simpson, isn't it?»… Simpsons were… newcomers to… town and my wife and I had only met them once or twice.

«Yes, that's right,» returned Simpson.

«I wonder if you could lend me three pennies. You see… wife gave me… letter to post and I've just discovered it has no stamp. I don't think I could find… post-office open at this time of night.»

As it was about eleven o'clock I agreed it seemed impossible.

«So I thought, I'd get… stamp out of… automatic stamp machine,» explained Simpson, «only I discovered I hadn't got any coppers on me.»

I put… hand in… pocket. «I'm awfully sorry but I'm afraid I haven't got any coppers,» I said. «May be you would be able to borrow them from somebody else,» I added.

We waited for… quarter of… hour but no one turned up. Simpson looked unhappy. "… letter must go .tonight, it really must. It is… invita­tion to tomorrow's dinner.… wife would get angry with me if I did not post it."

«You should come to… place, it's only… few blocks away. I hope I've got some pennies,» I said.

Simpson kept silence while we were walking. It took me some minutes to find… three pennies he needed.

He thanked me and went out. Five minutes later he turned up at… door again. He said he was at… loss where to go. I returned with him to… post-office. He put… pennies in… automatic stamp machine but it did not produce… stamp.

«I'm afraid it's broken down,» he said.

«You'll have to post… letter unstamped, that's all.… addressee will have to pay… double postage for it in… morning.» «I wouldn't like to do that,» said Simpson.

«Now hurry or you'll miss… last collection,» I said. When he was putting… letter in… pillar-box he looked at… address and suddenly smiled.… next day when I had to pay… postman… double postage for… letter I understood what his smile meant.

(After Colin Howard)

'newcomer — вновь прибывший; improbable— невероятный; automatic stamp-ma­chine — автомат по продаже марок; copper—медная или бронзовая монета; block — квартал; addressee — адресат

XII. Say in what situations these words and word combinations are used in the text:

common, to pass the time, otherwise, unemployed, proud, to turn round, delighted, to miss, nowadays, pass, friendly, imagine, discover, registered, envelope, weigh, altogether, E.L.T.

XIII. Paraphrase these sentences using the active vocabulary:

1. How much shall I pay for an E.L.T.? 2. He appeared when he was least expected. 3. I'm afraid I'll never make friends with her. We are too different. 4. They are fond of guests. They'll be delighted to see you. 5. If I were you I'd find more time for your little brother. 6. The date of his leaving for London isn't yet known. 7. «Could you give me thirty pounds?» «I'm

sorry I haven't got this sum on me.» 8. On the way to the Ministry I found I had left some papers at home. 9.1 can't buy this dress. It's too expensive. 10. The boy was most happy to receive that present. 11.1 have no idea who that man is.

XIV. Complete the sentences using the words and word combinations given in brackets:'

1. If Le Ros had not been unemployed for a long time… (to borrow).

2. They would not have invited the Smiths to stay with them if… (to be
hospitable). 3. She would have bought that collection of stamps if… (to
afford). 4. He would have come to the station to sec her off if… (to break
down). 5. If he had not broken his word… (to get angry). 6. He would
have done well at school if… (to miss). 7. If they had not got an answer
by return… (to send an express telegram).

XV. Translate these sentences into English paying attention to the words given in bold type:

1. У братьев много общего, не правда ли? 2. «Вы можете гор­диться своей дочерью. Она хорошая ученица и внимательна к своим товарищам», — сказал учитель матери. 3. Если бы он сдер­жал слово, нам не пришлось бы возвращаться к этому вопросу. 4. Если бы вы могли одолжить мне эту книгу на пару дней, я был бы благодарен вам. 5. Лицо Пугачёва показалось знакомым Савельи-чу. б. Давайте сделаем перерыв и выпьем кофе. 7. Если бы она не проконсультировалась у наших специалистов, она не закончила бы проект вовремя. 8. Когда он учился в институте, он обычно брал книги в библиотеке. 9. Вам следует остановиться у ее родителей. Они очень гостеприимные люди. 10. Если бы машина не сломалась, мы бы вернулись домой вчера. 11. Я не могла представить себе, какая трудная это работа. 12. Я не уверен, что эту книгу стоит прочитать. 13. Вы уже взвесили посылку? 14. Вы не знаете, сколь­ко стоит отправить срочную телеграмму в Лондон? 15. «Сколько все это стоит?» — спросила она у продавца.

XVI. Make up conditional sentences (types П and III) using these words and word combina­
tions: