IV. Act out dialogues. Активизация диалогической речи.

Задание 1. Порядок выполнения задания. Составьте свои собственные диалоги по аналогии с моделями. Ознакомьтесь с конструкциями, при помощи которых вы можете выдвигать идеи, предложения, а также выражать свои предпочтения. Используйте вопросы, фразы и предложения, приведенные в таблице внизу.

Suggestions:

1. How to ask for a suggestion:

What	shall we would you like to do you want to	do tonight?
Where	do you fancy	going for the weekend?

b) How to make a suggestion:

What about How about Do you feel like Do you fancy

going to the cinema?

Shall we
Let's
Why don't we
Why not	spend the weekend in Brighton(?)
Would you like to
We could (might) I suggest we

c) How to accept a suggestion:

	good idea. that's a marvellous idea. that would be nice. that seems all right.
Yes,

d) How to half-accept a suggestion:

	we could,		but (there aren't any good films on at the moment).
Yes,	that's a good idea,	I suppose,
	it's not a bad idea,

e) How to reject a suggestion:

No,	I'm afraid I can't.
	I'm sorry I can't.
	I don't really feel like (going to the cinema).
Well,	I'd rather not, if you don't mind.

f) How to make a counter-suggestion:

Well,

I'd rather I'd prefer to

go to the cinema (pub)

if you don't mind.

Learn the dialogues below and make similar dialogues.

1.

• Why don't we go for a drive in the country?

• That would be nice. Thank you.

• I'll pick you up about 7.30.

2.

• What about playing a game of tennis?

• It's nice of you to ask, but I don't feel like playing tennis.

• Well, how about coming to see Tony?

• No, honestly I can't afford the time.

3.

• Let's go ice skating.

• No, I'm really not in the mood for it this evening.

• Then, why don't we just go out for a coffee?

• No, really. I've promised myself an early night.

4.

• Do you feel like going to the theatre tonight?

• No, I'd prefer to go somewhere else, if you don't mind.

5.

• Why don't you call me up at the office at 7?

• Well, I'd rather pick you up at 7.30.

• That's settled.

6.

• Shall we play a game of billiards?

• All right.

7.

• Why not go to the forest on Sunday?

• That's not a bad idea, but I'm afraid I'll be busy on Sunday.

Задание 2. Порядок выполнения задания. Прочитайте диалог и ответьте на вопросы, представленные внизу. Затем выполните задания (А) и (В) на перевод фраз и выражений из диалога и попытайтесь перефразировать исходные предложения.

Conversation 1

Sally: Do you feel like doing anything tomorrow evening, Peter?

Peter: Yes, all right. What do you suggest?

Sally: How about going to see "Star Wars"? It's on locally and they say it's very good.

Peter: Well, we could, I suppose, but I don't really like science fic­tion films all that much. Of course, if you'd like to see it...

Sally: No, no... I don't mind. It was just a suggestion, that's all.

Peter: We could always go to Dave's party, I suppose.

Sally: Dave?

Peter: Yes, Dave Wilkins. You know - that chap who works for the BBC. He's having a house-warming party. Everyone's invited.

Sally: No, I don't think so somehow! You know what Dave's parties are like. I still haven't recovered from the last one we went to.

Peter: Well, it was only an idea.

Sally: No, I'd prefer to go somewhere else, if you don't mind. Just the two of us.

Peter: Would you like to go out for a meal, then? We could go to that super restaurant in Chelsea. Brian told me the food was really great.

Sally: Yes, that would be nice. Let's do that. And why don't we call in on Bob and Sue on the way home? We've been promising to go and see them for ages.

Peter: Yes, good idea.

• What are Sally and Peter discussing?

• What does Sally suggest?

• Does Peter feel like seeing "Star Wars"?

• What does Peter sug­gest?

• Does Sally like his suggestion?

• What do they agree upon?

(А) Find in the text appropriate English phrases for the following.

Что ты предлагаешь? Как насчет того, чтобы сходить посмо­треть фильм «Звездные войны»? Говорят, что это интересный фильм. Я не возражаю. Давай так и сделаем. Я бы предпочла сходить куда-нибудь еще. Это было бы прекрасно. Почему бы нам не зайти к Бобу и Сью по пути домой? Не хочешь ли ты пойти пообедать? Хорошая мысль (идея). Мы могли бы, я пола­гаю. У него новоселье. Мы могли бы сходить в тот великолепный ресторан в Челси. Мы давно обещали навестить их.

(B) Pick out the phrases expressing suggestions and replies to suggestions used in conversation 1. Rephrase them.

Conversation 2

Alex: What shall we do tonight?

Bob: Why don't we go to the cinema?

Alex: Well, we could, I suppose, but there aren't really any good films on at the moment.

Bob: Well, what do you suggest then?

Alex: How about going out for a meal?

Bob: No, I don't feel like eating anything.

Alex: All right. And what about going to the pub then?

Bob: Well, I'd rather go dancing, if you don't mind.

Alex: That's OK by me. And why not go to a restaurant after­wards?

Bob: Yes, that's a marvellous idea.

What are the boys talking about? Why doesn't Alex want to go to the cinema? Does Bob feel like going out for a meal? Where do they agree to go?

Задание 3. Порядок выполнения задания. Прочитайте диалог и ответьте на вопросы, представленные внизу. Затем выполните задания (А) и (В) на перевод фраз и выражений из диалога и попытайтесь перефразировать исходные предложения. В задании (C) создайте диалог по ситуации.

Conversation 3

John: Would you like to get together this weekend?

Peter: Sure. What would you like to do?

John: Well, how about seeing a movie?

Peter: That sounds good. Did you have any particular movie in mind?

John: Well, they say "A Man and his Horse" is very good. It's playing at the Rialto Theatre.

Peter: "A Man and his Horse?" That's a western, isn't it?

John: I think so.

Peter: Well, to tell the truth, I don't like westerns very much.

John: Oh, well, is there any particular movie you'd like to see?

Peter: How about "The Return of the Monster?" It's playing at the Shopping Mall Cinema, and I hear it's excellent.

John: "Return of the Monster?" Hmm... Isn't that a science fiction movie?

Peter: Yes, don't you like science fiction movies?

John: No, not really. Maybe we shouldn't see a movie. Maybe we should do something else.

Peter: Okay. Would you be interested in doing something out­doors?

John: Sure. Any suggestions?

Peter: Well, we could go ice skating.

John: Oh, I'm afraid I don't really enjoy going ice skating. How about going hiking?

Peter: Well, to tell the truth, I've gone hiking several times in the past few weeks.

John: Really? Then I guess you must be pretty tired of hik­ing.

Peter: I am. Let's do something else.

John: Why don't we just have dinner together somewhere this Saturday?

Peter: That sounds like a good idea. Where would you like to go?

John: Well, one of my favourite places to eat is "The Captain Table".

Peter: Hmm. "The Captain Table?" What kind of food do they serve there?

John: Seafood. But if you don't like seafood, we could go someplace else.

Peter: No. On the contrary, I love seafood.

John: You do? Great.

Peter: Then it's settled. "The Captain Table" for dinner on Saturday. What time?

John: How about 7 o'clock?

Peter: Is 8 okay?

John: Fine.

Answer the following questions:

What are John and Peter talking about? What does John suggest? Does Peter feel like seeing "A Man and his Horse"? Does John like science fiction movies? John enjoys ice skating, doesn't he? Why doesn't Peter feel like going hiking? Where do the two friends agree to go?

(A) Reproduce the phrases expressing suggestions and replies to suggestions used in conversation 3. Rephrase them.

Задание 4. Порядок выполнения задания. Прочитайте диалог и затем выполните задания (А), (В), (С), (D), (F) и (G) на перевод фраз и выражений из диалога . Ознакомьтесь с конструкциями, при помощи которых вы можете выражать свои предпочтения, высказывать что нравится или не нравится. Используйте вопросы, фразы и предложения, приведенные в таблице внизу.

LIKES. DISLIKES. PREFERENCES

a) How to express likes:

I (quite/really)	like enjoy love	jazz. football. cooking. music. jogging.
I'm (very)	fond of keen on

b) How to agree or disagree with a person's likes:

Agreeing:	So do I. So am I.
Disagreeing:	I don't. I'm not.

3. How to express dislikes:

c) How to	express
	don’t like	loud music.
I	dislike	Chinese food.
	hate	people who smoke.
	can’t stand can't bear

3. How to agree or disagree with a person’s dislikes:

Agreeing:	Neither do I. So do I. Neither can I.
Disagreeing:	I don’t. I can.

3. How to express preferences:

I	prefer	apples	to	oranges.
		watching TV		listening to music.
I’d	prefer to rather	go to the cinema.	than	(go) to the theatre.

Conversation 4

Susan: Guess what? They're showing "China Seas" with Clark Gable on TV tonight.

Lucy: Are they really? Oh, I must watch that. If there's one actor I love watching, it's Clark Gable.

Susan: Yes, so do I, especially when he's playing opposite Jean Harlow.

Lucy: Jean Harlow? Oh, I can't stand her!

Susan: Can't you? But why not?

Lucy: I don't know. I just don't like the way she acts, that's all.

Susan: But she was a very good actress!

Lucy: You must be joking!

Susan: No, I'm not. I really like the way she acts. Anyway, I'd much rather watch "China Seas" than the opera on BBC2 "La Traviata".

Lucy: You are not serious, are you? You really mean to say that you'd prefer to watch "China Seas"?

Susan: Yes, any day.

Lucy: Well... if that's the sort of films you enjoy watching, then all I can say is that I don't think very much of your taste! I shall watch the opera! What are they showing on TV tonight? What do the girls think of Clark Gable? Do they both think much of Jean Harlow's act­ing? What programmes are the girls going to watch tonight?

1. Reproduce the phrases expressing likes, dislikes and preferences used in conversation 4.

B. Find in the text appropriate English phrases for the following.

Мне действительно нравится, как она играет. Я невысоко­го мнения о твоем вкусе. Ты, наверно, шутишь. Я ее терпеть не могу. Если такого рода фильм тебе нравится... Мне просто не нравится, как она играет. Я бы предпочла посмотреть фильм.

C. Express your agreement or disagreement with your friend's likes.

1. I like detectives. 2. I enjoyed the opera. 3. I'm keen on jazz. 4. I'm fond of folk songs. 5. I love football. 6. I liked sweets when I was a girl. 7. I enjoy classical music. 8. I'm keen on fishing. 9. I like jogging. 10. I'm fond of figure-skating. 11. I liked the film very much. 12. I'm fond of science fiction.

D. Express your agreement or disagreement with your friend's dislikes.

1. I hate football. 2. I can't stand loud music. 3. I dislike the way she dances. 4. I can't bear Indian films. 5. I don't like opera. 6. I hate shop­ping. 7. I dislike the songs he sings. 8. I didn't enjoy the ballet. 9. I don't like coffee with milk. 10. I hate being late. 11. I can't bear him.

E. Work in pairs. A expresses his/her preferences using the words below. В agrees or disagrees accordingly.

1. watch TV or listen to the radio; 2. go to bed early or late; 3. read detective stories or science fiction; 4. large cars or small cars; 5. tomato juice or orange juice; 6. receive letters or write letters; 7. tea or coffee; 8. travel by air or by sea; 9. cabbage soup or chicken soup; 10. sunbathe or swim

F. Respond to the following suggestions expressing preferences.

1. Shall we go to the cinema? 2. What about seeing a detective? 3. Let's go to the theatre tonight. 4. Why don't we play a game of tennis? 5. Would you like to go to a concert? 6. Why not go abroad for our holidays? 7. Do you feel like going for a walk? 8. Why don't we have dinner at this cafeteria? 9. Let's go fishing on Sunday.

G. Ask your friend about his/her likes as far as sport is concerned.

Situation. Your friend and you are speaking about your likes and dislikes as far as entertainments are concerned.

Задание 5. Порядок выполнения задания. Прочитайте диалог и составьте к нему вопросы.

William: Ann, how do you spend your free time?

Ann: I don't get much free time these days. You know I'm working hard on my thesis. But when I do have free time, I prefer spending it with my family or friends.

William: I see. I mean do you have any hobbies? Or are there any activities that you like doing in your free time?

Ann: Yes, of course. I do have a hobby. I collect postcards and stamps. As for activities, most of all I enjoy ice-skating and bowling. But my favorite pastime is reading a good book or watching a good film.

William: I should say we have many things in common. I also collect stamps, like bowling with friends, and enjoy watching interesting films. But I'm not a fan of reading.

Ann: It's a shame, William. I think sometimes a book is better than a film. Books give you the whole story but films leave out some important parts.

William: Perhaps you are right, Ann. Is there an interesting book that you would recommend me to read?

Ann: At the moment I'm reading "The Iliad" of Homer and I really enjoy the history of ancient Greece. If you don't like historical books I recommend you to read "The Client" by John Grisham. It's a great thriller. It keeps you in suspense all the way through.

William: Oh, I like thrillers, especially if they contain suspense. I will definitely read this book. Other than that I wanted to invite you to a new film which is on. It's a new version of "Sherlock Holmes" and they say it's really good.

Ann: I'm not very fond of detective stories but I'll accept your invitation. I haven't been to the cinema for ages. If I don't like the film, I will definitely enjoy the popcorn and Coke.

William: Great! I'm glad you're coming. I'm sure we'll have a good time.

Ann: If we are speaking about our leisure time activities here, what do you think about bowling next week?

William: Sounds good! Who else is coming?

Ann: It's my birthday next week and I want to spend it bowling with my friends. What do you say?

William: In my opinion, it's a perfect idea of a birthday. I'm in. Count on me. In fact, I'm quite good at bowling.

Ann: I'm also not bad. We'll see who gets more strikes.

William: I'm sure we'll have a great time. Seems that the only pastime we don't share is ice-skating. How good are you at it?

Ann: I'm skating from the very childhood. So, I can say I'm a really good ice-skater. Have you ever tried to ice-skate?

William: Yes, it was only once. After that I decided that I'm a terrible ice-skater. I fell several times and injured my leg badly.

Ann: I see. But one session of ice-skating is not enough for becoming a good ice-skater. People practice for years. If you want we can go there together sometimes and I will train you

William: That would be lovely! I'm sure I need some practice with an experienced ice-skater.

Ann: Ok, then. We'll do that after my birthday.