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Text 1

The eight o’clock news

(лексические трансформации)

Good evening. And here is the Eight O’Clock News.

Last night there was a revolution in Mandanga. The rebels attacked the President’s palace, shot the President and burnt the building. The air force bombed the capital. The United States sent ships to the area this morning. Russia protested in the United Nations.

The Scottish police are looking for two climbers in the Highlands. The climbers left yesterday morning to climb Ben Nevis. It began to snow heavily yesterday afternoon. The police sent out a search party yesterday evening. They spent the night on the mountain, but they didn’t find the climbers.

The Queen opened a new hospital in London today. She met all the doctors and nurses, and spoke to the first patient. The Queen wore a yellow dress, and green hat.

… and next, football. This afternoon at Wembley Stadium, England played against Wales. England lost by four goals to nil. The English captain broke his leg. The Welsh team played well. David Evans scored three goals for Wales.

Text 2 Teaching the gentlemen's gentlemen

(лексико-грамматические трансформации)

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to train to be a butler? If so, you could stop wondering and find out for yourself by doing Ivor Spencer's special course for trainee butlers. The course is not unworthy of young men's attention. It costs just over 3,000 pounds, but that includes 86 lessons on a wide range of skills: how to bow, iron the morning newspaper, present and pour wine, pack a suitcase and quietly remove a drunken party guest. Students announce imaginary visitors, and walk with wine glasses on their heads while carrying a magnum of champagne on a tray. I didn't believe how effective it is until I saw it with my own eyes.

You can't attend Ivor Spencer's course unless you are in your early twenties. Previous occupations are irrelevant; past courses have included a former British colonel and an American tax official. Employers in the past were royalty, but today most are businessmen, and butlers generally prefer to work in the United States because American employers are the most friendly and generous.

'What we look for is perfection,' the impeccably-dressed Spencer says. This explains the quick quiz questions.

'James, what is a butler's attitude towards his employer?'

'Friendly, but never familiar, sir.'

'Very good. Martin, tell me about a butler's personal hygiene.'

'Bath or shower twice a day, brush teeth at least four times a day, and never eat onions, curry or garlic, even on days off.'

'That is correct.'

Thus, you won't be able to produce a favorable impression unless you follow these rules.

Traditionally, a butler's duties were to polish silver, serve food and drinks and generally supervise the other staff employed in the house. Some of those things are still true, but nowadays a butler is really much more a 'manager'. He may have to run three or four houses, handle the accounts of the staff – and that may include the crew of the yacht and the helicopter – and handle all the travel arrangements for his employer. I hope, I have convinced you that you won't be a good manager without a special Ivor Spencer's course for trainee butlers.