- •Contents
- •VIII. 84
- •Предисловие Цель и содержание курса
- •Part I Functional English
- •Introducing and meeting people
- •Remember the Language for
- •Introducing Replies
- •Parting
- •Practice
- •Agreeing; Disagreeing
- •Remember the Language for
- •Practice
- •Making an apology and expressing regret
- •Giving a reason and responding
- •Expressing thanks and saying goodbye
- •Practice
- •Making and responding to requests
- •Remember the Language for
- •Practice
- •Making suggestions
- •Remember the Language for
- •I. Making a suggestion to a friend
- •II. Making a suggestion to a business client, etc.
- •Practice
- •Confessing ignorance.
- •Practice
- •Likes, dislikes and preferences
- •Remember the Language for
- •Practice
- •Exchanging information about occupations.
- •Remember the Language for
- •Practice
- •Drawing attention to news and expressing reactions
- •Remember the Language for
- •Practice
- •Argument: for and against
- •Remember the Language for
- •Practice
- •Asking for a repetition or an explanation
- •Remember the Language for
- •I. Missing part of an announcement and asking to help
- •II. Asking to explain
- •Practice
- •Discussing reactions and impressions. Commenting on people’s behavior.
- •Remember the Language
- •Practice
- •2.Replies
- •Instructions, orders, advice
- •Instructions, orders, advice
- •Worry, anxiety, uneasiness, misgiving
- •Remember the Language for
- •Remember the Language for
- •Remember the Language for
- •Reference notes to part I
- •Introducing and meeting people
- •Agreeing; disagreeing
- •Asking for a repetition or an explanation.
- •Discussing reactions and impressions. Commenting on people’s behavior.
- •Instructions, orders, advice
- •Part II Real-life Situations At a Restaurant
- •Practice
- •Vegetables
- •Getting something to eat.
- •At a fast food restaurant.
- •At a coffee shop
- •How to order a meal at a small restaurant
- •At a Hotel
- •Practice
- •Checking in
- •Calling the front desk
- •At a Shop
- •Practice
- •Shopping.
- •At the hotel reception desk
- •In a department store
- •Buying clothes
- •At a Bank
- •Practice
- •Asking for a change
- •Replacing traveleers checks
- •At the Airport
- •Practice
- •How to make airline reservations
- •At the check-in counter
- •Going through the security check
- •Transport
- •Practice
- •Taking a taxi
- •Renting a car
- •At a railroad station
- •At the Information Agency
- •Practice
- •Calling a travel agency
- •At an information desk
- •At a ticket window
- •At a tourist information center
- •Part III Business Conversations
- •To promote – повышать в должности
- •Curriculum Vitae: Anne Brooks
- •History
- •Rsa Shorthand 100 wpm 1994
- •Part IV Written Communication
- •1.The layout and parts of a business letter
- •Practice
- •Practice
- •Practice
- •Practice
- •3.Requesting action, information, apologizing.
- •Practice
- •Practice
- •4.Making a complaint, making a point, warning
- •Practice
- •Practice
- •Practice
At a railroad station
1.
A: What time does the train for Boston leave?
B: 9:25 on Track 12.
A: When does it arrive?
B: It should be there at 11:45, but it may be a little late.
A: How much is a one-way ticket?
B: It’s $32.00 coach and $50.00 club car.
2.
A: Which train do I take to Philadelphia?
B: Track 4 at 9:30.
A: How long does it take?
B: It’s due in at noon.
A: What’s the round-trip fare?
B: It’s $25.00 one way or $45.00 for a weekend excursion.
3.
A: What track does the Metroliner leave from?
B: That’s Track 1 at 9:45.
A: What time does it get in?
B: It gets in around 11:45.
A: What’s the fare?
B: Coach is $32.00.
4.
A: What time’s the next train to Washington?
B: That’s 9:26 on Track 16.
A: When does it get there?
B: It’s scheduled to arrive at 11:50.
A: How much is it?
B: It’s $30.00 one way or $55.00 round-trip.
On a Bus
1.
A: Does this bus go to the train station?
B: No. You’ll have to get off at the bank and take the A52.
A: How long is the ride?
B: About ten minutes.
2.
A: Is this the bus for Park Ridge?
B: No. It only goes as far as Main Street, but you can get the Number 31 there.
A: How long does it take to get there?
B: It only takes a few minutes.
3.
A: Does this bus go to the beach?
B: No. You’re going the wrong way. You want the Number 11. It stops in front of the post office.
A: About how long does it take?
B: Only fifteen minutes.
4.
A: Is this the right bus for Pacific Boulevard?
B: No. You should have taken the Yellow Line bus. You can get one at the next stop.
A: Is it a long ride?
B: Not that long.
Here are some words to help you check your understanding of the dialogues. You should know the bold words to make your communication easier.
club car (n): first class carriage
coach (n): second class
deposit (v): to make part payment of money that is or will be owed
(n): money that is deposited
downtown (n): the main commercial area of the city
fare (n): money charged for a journey by bus, ship, taxi, etc.
get stuck (v): be unable to escape
ride (n): journey on a bus, a bicycle, etc.
round-trip ticket (n): return ticket
track (n): set of rails for trains
unlimited mileage (n): no charge per mile.
Test
Give English equivalents.
1. Сколько времени требуется, чтобы добраться туда? |
a) How much is a one-way ticket? |
2. Вам придется сойти у музея и сесть на автобус № 5. |
b) What time does the train to Brighton leave? |
3. Сколько стоит билет в один конец? |
c) May I see your driver’s license? |
4. Сколько стоит проезд туда и обратно? |
d) How long does it take to get there? |
5. Этот автобус идет до вокзала? |
e) You’ll have to leave a deposit. |
6. В какое время отправляется поезд в Брайтон? |
f) What’s the round-trip fare? |
7. Могу я посмотреть ваши водительские права? |
g) You’ll have to get off at the museum and take the 5. |
8. Вам придется оставить залог. |
h) Does this bus go to the train station? |
Look at the sentences (a-d) below and put the conversation in order.
How long does it take?
No. You’re going the wrong way. You want the Number 11. It stops in front of the post office.
Only fifteen minutes.
Does this bus go to Hyde Park?