I. Meeting people

N.: Hi, I'm your new neighbour. I'm moving into apartment 204. My name is Noriko.

M.: O, nice to meet you. I'm Maria. I'm in apartment 203. Can I give you a hand?

N.: Oh, thanks. Good to meet you too.

M.: And where are you from, Noriko?

N.: I'm from Japan, from Osaka.

M.: Really? Are you studying here?

N.: No, I'm a reporter. I've just started working for «World News». And how about you, Maria? What do you do?

M.: I'm a law student. I go to the university. Say, why don't you come over for coffee later?

N.: Oh, thanks a lot. I'd love to.

II

A.: Sonia! Hi, how are you? This is Philip, my brother. Philip, Sonia is on my course at the college.

S.: Hi, Philip.

P.: I am pleased to meet you, Sonia. So, how are you? Where are you from?

S.: I'm from Milan, Italy.

P.: How are you finding London? Are you doing the same course as Katrin?

S.: Yes, I'm really pleased I'm doing it.

P.: Do you have any free time for a rest?

S.: Yes, I go out with my friends from the college quite a lot. The thing I love most in London is the theatre. I go there at least once a week. Are you interested in theatre?

P.: Yes. I go there occasionally. I see musicals once in a while. I prefer the cinema and films.

S.: I see. And do you like football?

P.: Yes.

S.: I play football.

P.: Really? In Milan?

S.: No, here in London. I play for Italian women's team, near the park. We play every Sunday.

P.: I'll come and watch you play one Sunday.

III

A.: Excuse me, where is the restaurant, please?

В.: The restaurant? It's on the ground floor. Let me show you.

A.: Thank you very much.

В.: Do you speak English?

A.: I'm afraid not. Not very well.

В.: Are you Polish?

A.: No, I'm not. I'm from Russia.

В.: Really? I'm English. I'm from Manchester. I'm Jane. Jane Baley.

A.: Nice to meet you. I'm Alexander.

В.: Is it your first name?

A.: Sorry, what's this?

В.: My first name is Jane. My surname is Baley. What's your surname?

A.: My first name is Alexander. My surname is Smirnov. I'm Alexander Smirnov.

В.: I am glad to meet you, Mr. Smirnov.

A.: You can call me Alexander.

В.: Alex, perhaps?

A.: Ok, call me Alex or Sasha.

В.: All right, let me call you Sasha. It's Russian name.

IV

A: Tom, this is Ann.

B: Pleased to meet you. I have a feeling we've met before.

C: I meet you on my way to the work. I have long wished to meet you. How are you?

B: Fine, thanks. And you?

C: Me too. The party is funny, isn't it?

B: Yes. What do you do?

C: I'm a waitress in the restaurant. And what do you do for a living?

B: I'm a porter in the hotel. Let's dance. I like this music.

C: Sorry, I have to go home. We'll get up with you tomorrow.

6. Выучите 2-й диалог наизусть; содержание 1-го и 3-го диалогов передайте в виде рассказа.

UNIT 3

TELEPHONE CONVERSATIONS

Standard Phrases:

Speaking. Слушаю. Говорите.

Who’s this, please? Кто у телефона?

Who’s speaking? Кто говорит?

Mr. Green speaking. Говорит господин Грин.

Is that Mr. Green? Это г-н Грин?

Can I have a word with him? Могу я с ним поговорить?

You’ve got the wrong number. Вы ошиблись номером.

It’s the wrong number. Это не тот номер.

The line is engaged. Линия занята. Номер занят.

Can you hold on? Вы можете не вешать трубку?

I’ll see if he is in. Я посмотрю на месте ли он.

H old the line. Не вешайте трубку.

Don’t hang up. Не кладите трубку.

I’m afraid he’s out at the moment. По-моему, его сейчас нет.

He is not available now. Его сейчас нет.

Can I take a message? Передать что-нибудь?

Will you leave a message? Вы оставите сообщение?

Could you take a message? Вы не могли бы передать кое-что?

I don’t mind. Я не против. Не возражаю.

confirmation подтверждение

toll free бесплатный звонок

telephone directory телефонный справочник

payphone телефон автомат

to put through соединить (по телефону)

a collect call звонок за счет абонента

a person-to-person call разговор с определенным лицом

to dial набирать (номер)

1. Переведите следующие предложения с английского на русский язык:

1. I'll call you right back. 2. Hold on a minute. 3. The area code is 456. 4. The line is busy. 5. Will you leave a message? 6. You've got the wrong number. 7. Speaking. Dial again, please. 8. There's no one here by that name. 9 I can't make an appointment. 10. I'm calling from a payphone. 11. Could you give me a better line? 12. What's your extension? 13. Toll free. 14. Hang up, please. 15. Go ahead, please. 16. Who’s calling? 17. What's the name of the party you are calling? 18. What can I do for you? 19. Could you put me through? 20. I’m very sorry. 21. I'd like to place a collect call (person-by-person call) to Chicago. 22. Could I speak to someone else? 23. I have an appointment with Mr. Smith for 3.30 p. m. today. 24. When do you think he’ll be back? 25. I’m looking forward to meeting you.

2. Прочитайте и переведите диалоги; выучите наизусть:

I

A = John Smith; В = Tom Chen

A: Hello, this is John Smith. May I speak to Robert Chen, please?

В: Tom Chen speaking. What number were you calling?

A: It's 5555-666

B: I'm sorry. There's no one here by that name. I think you've got the wrong number. Please, dial again.

A: I'm sorry.

II

A = Operator; В ⁼ Tom Gray

A: Operator.

В: I'd like to make a person-to-person call to Chicago.

A: Number, please.

B: It's 893 5678 but I don't know the area code.

A: Whom do you want to speak to?

B: Susan White.

III

А = Switchboard operator; В = Tom Chen

A: Switchboard operator.

В: I'd like to place a collect call to Rostov, Russia. The number is 636-654, but I don't know the area code.

A: What's the name of the party you are calling?

B: Olga.

A: Would you, please, repeat that?

B: O-L-G-A.

A: Hold on, please! ... The number is busy.

В: How soon can you put me through?

A: Go ahead, please. In a minute.

B: I couldn't hear a word. Could you give me a better line?

A: Hang up, please. The line is busy. I'll put you through in 10 minutes.

B: Thank you but I'd like to cancel my order.

IV

A = Receptionist; В = Ann Brown

A: Hello, TST. How may I help you?

B: It's Ann Brown here. I'd like to speak to Mr. Smith. Could you put me through to extension 331, please?

A: Of course. Putting you through. Hello, he's busy at the moment. Will you hold on or leave a message?

B: I'll leave a message. I have an appointment with Mr. Smith for 3.30 p. m. today but I can't make it. If possible, I'd like to meet him tomorrow. Preferably in the morning. Could Mr. Smith call me back, please?

A: Certainly. What's the number, please?

B: It's 333 4567.

A: And where are you calling from?

B: From Washington.

A: Could you tell me the code for Washington.

B: Sorry, I don't remember.

A: Right. I'll make sure he gets the message.

B: Thanks for your help. Good-bye.