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1. What I Usually Do by Day

Let me introduce myself. My name is Oleg Petrov. I am from a small town Lysva. I work and study. I am a part-time student at the college of commerce.

I get up at 7 o’clock, wash my face, neck, hands and brush my teeth, dry myself with a towel. I make bed and do exercises. After that I have breakfast. Then I put on a coat and a hat and go to the office.

I work there from 9 in the morning till 4 in the afternoon. At 1 o’clock in the day time I have dinner as usual.

On my way home from work I drop in the shop to buy some food. I come home at a quarter to 5. In a quarter of an hour we, my family and I, have tea.

In the evening I usually watch TV, read books or newspapers. Sometimes I go to the cinema or to the theatre or visit my friends.

I have supper at 8 o’clock. I have a bath at 11 o’clock and then go to bed.

Q u e s t i o n s

1. Do you do exercises in the morning?

2. When do you have breakfast (dinner, supper)?

3. When do you go to work?

4. How long do you stay at work?

5. When do you get up?

6. Where do you have dinner?

7. When do you come home?

8. What do you do in the evening?

9. Do you often go to the cinema (theatre, concerts)?

10. Do you go in for sports?

11. What sport do you prefer?

12. Do you visit your friends?

13. Do you read books, newspapers or magazines, watch TV, listen to the music?

14. When do you have a shower or a bath?

15. When do you usually go to bed?

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1. How long does it take you to do exercises?

- It takes me 15 minutes.

2. How long does it take you to have breakfast (dinner, supper)?

- It takes me 10 minutes (half an hour, 20 minutes).

3. How long does it take you to go to work?

4. How long does it take you to wash up?

5. How long does it take you to go in for sports?

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2. British Pubs

Pubs are an important part of life in Britain. People go to the pub to relax, to meet friends, and sometimes to do business. But pubs are not open to everyone, and they are not open all the time. People under the age of 14 cannot go into pubs. And pubs are open only from about 11 a.m. (opening time) until 11 p.m. (closing time) with a break from 2.30 p.m. until 5.30 p.m. When it is closing time, the barman calls, “Time, gentlemen, please!”

You can buy most kinds of drink in a pub: beer, lager, all kinds of wine, spirits, liqueurs, fruit juice and soft drinks. Beer is the most popular drink, and there are many different kinds. You ask for beer by “pint” (a little more than half a litre) or the “half pint”. When people buy beer they ask for “bitter” (strong beer), “mild” (less strong), or lager. Some visitors just say the name of the maker: “A half of Double Diamonds, please.” Or “Two halves of Export, please.”

Most pubs do not sell hot drinks like coffee or tea, but many sell hot and cold food. Pub food (called “pub grub”) is often good, is cheaper than most restaurant food, and you don’t have to leave a tip. But you have to go to the bar to get your food and drink: there are no waiters in pubs.

Прочитайте диалоги In a Pub и выполните упражнения:

1

A: What are you going to have?

B: A half of bitter¹, please.

A: Are you sure you won’t have a scotch?

B: Thanks very much, but I’m driving.

2

A: What’s it to be?

B: The same again, please.

A: Won’t you make it a pint this time?

B: I’d better not, thank you all the same.

3

A: What would you like to drink?

B: Just a light ale for me, please.

A: Won’t you have a gin and tonic with me?

B: That’s very kind of you, but I don’t think I will.

4

A: What can I get you?

B: I’d like a larger, please.

A: Wouldn’t you care for something a little stronger?

B: No, I think I’d better stick to halves², thanks.

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Here’s to a safe journey home. Cheers³!

1. .................... good luck at the interview .................. !

2. .................... fine weather on holiday ...................... !

3. .................... the best of luck on Friday ................... !

4...................... success in the exams ...........................!

Упражнение №2. Составьте диалоги, используя образец:

student a: I’d like a lager, please.

student b: Why don’t you make it a scotch?

1. A: ....................... a half ..................

B: ................................. a pint?

2. A: ...................... a shandy⁴.......................

B: ............................ something stronger?

3. A: ...................... a light ale ...........

B: ........................... a gin and tonic?

4. A: ..................... a pint of bitter ................

B: ................................ a brandy?

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3. Fast Food Chains

Everyone is in a hurry these days. No one has time to sit and enjoy a meal with friends. People want to eat now and they want to eat fast. The fast food industry tries to give them what they want and when they want it. It is an industry that is getting bigger all the time.

The big names in American fast food are now well-known all over the world. McDonald’s, Kentucky Fried Chicken and Burger Chef sell pizzas, chips, hot dogs, hamburgers and fried chicken from Los Angeles to London and Tokyo to Turin.

These multi-million dollar companies work hard to get more customers. Big lights and TV advertisements are not enough. The waitresses wear special uniforms. There are lots of big mirrors and bright colours. Many of the fast food restaurants have special offers for families, and do their best to attract children. Some even organize children’s birthday parties. For busy mothers with no ideas and plenty of money, a birthday at McDonald’s can save a lot of time and trouble.

But you cannot eat fast food all the time. Doctors say chips make you fat, and dentists say Coca-Cola spoils your teeth. It is an old, old story – everything that is nice is bad for you.

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