Learn to Speak English. Методическое пособие для студентов всех специальностей дневного отделения - Асафова Г. К. , Матр

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Plumbers are relatively expensive, particularly if they are called at night and on weekends. It is not uncommon for a plumber to ask you for something to drink while he works.

If you are having major work done (replacing pipes, installing new fixtures like toilets and sinks, etc.), it is a good idea to ask several different plumbing companies for estimates.

II. DIALOGUE

Plumber: What seems to be the trouble?

You: Look, there’s an inch of water on the floor. What a mess! Can you fix it? Plumber: No sweat. Where’s the main water valve.

You: The what?

Plumber: Do you know where I can cut off the water?

You: I think it’s in the closet. What shall I do about all the water on the floor? Plumber: Tell the manager to call a carpet cleaning service. They’ll take care of it for

you. Do you have any coffee?

You: I’ll make some. What a way to end my trip! Plumber: Have you been on vacation?

You: Not exactly. How much is this going to cost?

Plumber: I’m pretty sure the apartment owners will cover it, as long as you didn’t cause the problem yourself.

You: How could I? I’ve been out of town for weeks.

III.GRAMMAR EXERCISES

1.In this exercise you have to make a new sentence

10 Why didn’t Tom come to the party? I don’t know ...

11 How much does it cost to park here? Do you know ...?

IV. IDIOMS

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Get Up on the Wrong Side of the Bed (wake up in a bad mood)

What’s the matter with Bernard today? He started shouting from the moment he stepped into the office.

I don’t know. He usually doesn’t act that way at all. I guess he got up on the wrong side of the bed.

Just because he woke up in a bad mood is no reason for him to be so cross and to go around shouting at everybody.

Hopefully he’ll relax as the day goes on.

Out on a Limb (in a risky position)

The members of the committee realized that their position against expanding the student aid program was an unpopular one, and that they were going out on a limb by voting against the program. Nevertheless, their position was justified to a certain extent.

Although they knew that they were placing themselves in a risky position, they felt that other budgetary considerations were of greater urgency.

Bite the Bullet (endure in a difficult situation)

We really had a frightening experience when we went hunting last month. What happened?

We got lost in the wilderness and had to bite the bullet until help arrived. Did you manage OK?

Barely. We weren’t prepared for the cold weather and we couldn’t find any shelter.

We had to endure in a very trying situation. We almost froze by the time they found us.

Make Ends Meet (pay one’s bills)

It’s almost impossible trying to keep up with the high cost of living.

It’s true. Things are so expensive nowadays that it’s very difficult to make ends meet.

You know, even with Lucie’s salary, our combined income is hardly enough to pay all the bills.

V. USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

The door won’t open!

The lamp won’t light up!

The fire-wood won’t burn!

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I shan’t be able to repair the radio today.

Be so kind as to turn on the light.

The gas stove is out of order.

The tap got out of order.

The lock must be out of order.

The fridge is now in order.

The vacuum tube is now in working order.

The iron is now repaired.

He won’t be able to fix the lock.

She couldn’t change the fuse.

I can’t change the bulb.

You had better change the fuse now.

May I ask you to repair my radio?

You should take care of your electrical appliances.

What modern conveniences are there in your house?

VI. VOCABULARY

VII. SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES

1.What will you say

of a door which you can’t open?

of a pen which you can’t write with? of fire-wood which is very wet?

of a tap which you can’t turn on?

of a window when you can’t close it?

2.Think of sentences to ask somebody to do something about the house, giving reasons for the requests.

3.Make up dialogues using expressions from sections IV-VI.

Lesson 27.

A TOUCH OF THE FLUE

I. NOTE

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In most American cities, you can find quick medical care at what are called “walk-in” medical clinics. If you are sick and don't have a doctor, such clinics can provide prompt and relatively inexpensive treatment for minor illnesses.

Temperature in the U.S. is on the Fahrenheit rather than the Centigrade scale. 98.6 is considered a normal temperature.

There is no national health insurance plan in America. Most Americans are insured through their employers. Unusually, employees pay monthly premiums in addition to the premiums their employers pay.

II. DIALOGUE

Nurse: What seems to be the trouble?

You: I feel terrible. I have a fever and chills. Nurse: What’s your temperature?

You: 102.

Nurse: Have you taken anything for it? You: Just some aspirin. What should I do?

Nurse: I think you better see one of our doctors. You probably have an infection. Can you come right now?

You: Yes, I’m on my way. I don’t have any medical insurance. Is that all right? Nurse: Don’t worry. Our business office takes cash, personal checks, or credit cards.

III.GRAMMAR EXERCISES

1.In this exercise you have to read a sentence and

then write a new sentence with the same meaning. Use unless in your sentences.

Example: You must study more or you won't pass the examination.

...You won’t pass the examination unless you study more...

1 You must listen carefully or you won’t know what to do. You won’t know

what to do ...

2 We must hurry or we’ll miss the train. We’ll ...

3 You must speak very slowly or he won’t be able to understand you. He ...

4 My salary must be increased or I’ll look for another job. ...

5 She must apologize to me or I won’t forgive her. ...

2. This time you have to choose the correct word or expression for each sentence.

unless

Example: You can use my car as long as you drive carefully. (“as long as”' is correct)

unless

IV. IDIOMS

Out of the Woods (out of danger)

Although Eric was well on his way to recovering from his bout with pneumonia, he was still not out of the woods. The doctors told him that he would have to take it easy and avoid exposure to cold, since he was not out of danger and difficulty yet.

On One’s Last Legs (sick and failing)

Poor Mike. He was one of the greatest musicians I’ve ever know, but when I saw him the other day he looked like he was on his last legs.

Yeah. He hardly plays any more. What made him give up his music?

Apparently he lost confidence in himself at some point in his career, and he’s been sick and failing ever since.

(To) within an Inch of One’s Life (almost to the point of death)

-Oh! I haven’t seen you for ages! Where have you been all this time? -You know, I was very ill.

-Sorry to hear it. I hope nothing dangerous.

-Unfortunately, it was a terrible flue. Actually I was within an inch of my life.

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V.USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

He was down with flue/ pneumonia/bronchitis

You must take this medicine for the flue.

I had a terrible headache/earache/stomach-trouble/toothache

To fall ill with pneumonia

To suffer from some disease.

I am dizzy.

I am running a high temperature.

I have a cough/ a fever

VII. SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES

1.Speak on the following situations:

a)You are not feeling well. Describe your symptoms to your chief and ask the permission to leave.

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b)You are having a terrible headache. You are not sure whether it is the flue or not. You decide to go and consult a doctor

1.Say about how you felt when you had the flue last.

2.Make up dialogues using expressions from sections IV-VI.

Lesson 28.

AT THE DOCTOR’S OFFICE

I. NOTE

Even in medical clinics, you will sometimes have to wait for some time before you see the doctor. the advantage of a medical clinic over a regular doctor's office is that you do not need to have an appointment. Patients are seen on a first-come, firstserved basis.

Doctors are not supposed to dispense drugs, other than free samples, When your doctor gives you a prescription for medicine, you will have to go to a pharmacy or drugstore to have it filled. Sometimes the pharmacist will call your doctor to confirm the dosage or the nature of the prescription.

II. DIALOGUE

Doctor: How are you today?

You: Not so good. I think I have the flu or something. Doctor: What are your symptoms?

You: I have a fever, chills, and a sore throat. Doctor: Let’s take a look. Open wide.

You: Ahhhh!

Doctor: Your throat is pretty red. How long have you had the fever? You: Since last night. It comes and goes. What’s wrong with me?

Doctor: You have some sort of bacterial infection. I’m going to write you a prescription. Take it to any drugstore, and they’ll give you some pills that you’ll need to take for five days. You should be completely well by then.

You: Thanks. I sure wish I felt better. I guess I’ll go home and rest.

III.GRAMMAR EXERCISES

1.Complete these sentences with one of the following

verbs (in the correct form):

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3 When you go through Customs, your luggage may ... by a customs officer. 4 I told the hotel receptionist that I wanted to ... up at 6.30.

5 Her new book will probably ... into a number of foreign languages. 6 If you kicked a policeman, you’d ... .

7 Police are looking for the missing boy. He can’t ... anywhere. 8 Do you think that less money should ... on arms?

9 The injured man couldn’t walk and had to ... .

10 I don’t mind driving but I prefer to ... by other people.

2. Now you have to read a sentence and write another sentence with the same meaning:

Example: We can solve the problem. The problem ...can be solved...

l People should send their complaints to the head office. Complaints ...

2 They had to postpone the meeting because of illness. The meeting ...

3 Somebody might have stolen your car if you had left the keys in it. Your

car ...

4 An electrical fault could have caused the fire. The fire ...

5 They are going to hold next year’s congress in San Francisco. Next year’s

congress ...

6 They shouldn’t have played the football match in such bad weather. The

football match ...

3. In this exercise you have to read a sentence and

then write another sentence with the same

meaning. Begin each sentence as shown.

Examples: Somebody stole my bag in the shop.

My bag ...was stolen in the shop...

The police have arrested three men.

...Three men have been arrested by the

police...

1 The bill includes service. Service ... in the bill.

2 People don’t use this road very often. This road ...

3 They canceled all flights because of fog. All flights ...

4 Somebody accused me of stealing the money. I ...

5 They are building a new ring-road round the city. A new ring-road ...

6 I didn’t realize that someone was recording our conversation. I didn’t realize

that our conversation ...

7 They have changed the date of the meeting. The date of the meeting ...

8 Brian told me that somebody had attacked and robbed him in the street.

Brian told me that he ...

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4. This time you have to make a passive sentence from the words in brackets.

Examples: That church looks very old. (when/it/build?)

...When was it built?...

A:Is Margaret popular?

B:Yes. (she/like/by everybody) ...She is liked by everybody...

1This is a very popular television program. (every week it/watch/ by millions of people) Every week it ...

2What happens to the cars produced in this factory? (most of them/export?) ...

3A: Was there any trouble at the demonstration?

5. This time you have to complete the sentences. Each time you have to use being with one of these verbs:

keep pay attack give invite use ask

Example: Mr. Miller doesn’t like ... being kept... waiting.

1 He came to the party without ...

2 She won’t go out alone after dark. She is afraid of ...

3 I don’t like ... stupid questions.

4 Few people are prepared to work without ...

5 Mr. Kelly doesn’t like his phone ... by other people.

6 Most people like ... presents.

IV. IDIOMS

Abandon Oneself to Someone or Something

(to give up and accept a situation; to yield to a person)