IV. Act out dialogues. Активизация диалогической речи.

Задание 1. Порядок выполнения задания. Составьте небольшие диалоги, используя приведенные ниже вопросы в задании (А). В задании (В) выразите свое несогласие с данными утверждениями. Для этого, используйте необходимые фразы и выражения из таблицы с лексикой речевого этикета.

Сочувствие
Things are bad with him. He's had a bad accident. He has to go to hospital. I/we once went… You’ll never guess what happened to me/us… Did you hear/Did I tell you what happened…? I/we had a(an) really/awful/terrible experience … and then to make matters worse …		I'm sorry (to hear that) I'm so sorry for you! How well I understand you! Oh dear! /Oh no!/What a shame! How awful/terrible/disappointing! What a (an) terrible experience/absolute nightmare! Oh, I’m really sorry to hear that… You must be/ feel really disappointed / angry… Everything will be all right. Take it easy. / Cheer up! /Forget it. Never mind! / Don't worry! / Don't get upset. Crying won't help. Pay no attention. Let's hope for the best.
О проблемах
I hope you don’t mind me asking this, but is anything wrong / is anything the matter? Are you certain / quite sure there’s nothing worrying you / there’s nothing the matter? May I ask if anything is wrong? I know it’s really none of my business / nothing to do with me really, but it does occasionally help to talk about things, you know… You look worried / seem a bit upset this morning .What’s the matter? Something worrying you, isn’t it? There’s something bothering you, isn’t there? Is something the matter? Is there a problem? What’s up?	I find … very worrying. I’m extremely nervous of … … gives some cause for concern. I’m afraid of … I’m uneasy about … I’m very anxious… I have some problems, you know … I fear … I’m worried / scared of … I’m worried sick about / by … I’m really in a flap. I’m scared sick.
Удивление, переспрос
It's really strange. The aunt is bringing the dogs With her They'll get married in the spring. It can't be helped. You don't look quite yourself today. He insists that we should do it right away. I feel uneasy about the whole thing. So I've done it		Is it? Is she? Will they? Can't it? Don't I? Does he? Do you? Have you?

(A)Make up short dialogues using one of the following key questions. Work in pairs or small groups.

1) Did you enjoy your trip by air?

2) Is my luggage overweight? Do I have to pay extra? How much?

3) Has flight 318 been already announced?

4) Do you get airsick when on a plane?

5) Stewardess, when are we due to Moscow? Aren’t we late?

6) The plane will take off in a minute, won’t it?

7) Have you fastened your belt already?

8) Was it a non-stop flight?

(B) Express your disagreement with the statements. Try to avoid simple negation or strong, unqualified objection.

1) No meals are usually served on long-distance flights.

2) The flight is delayed because of fine weather.

3) The quickest way to get to London from Minsk is by car.

4) There is no direct air service between Minsk and London.

5) Passengers are allowed to smoke only when the plane is taking off or landing.

6) Tickets for planes are bought only at the airport.

7) Moscow has only one big airport.

8) Airports are usually near the centre of the city.

Задание 2. Порядок выполнения задания. Представьте себе, что вы только что вернулись из поездки за границу. Ваш друг собирается поехать в эту страну через неделю. Разыграйте с партнером диалог, в котором он должен расспросить вас обо всем, что вы видели и где побывали в этой стране.

Model:

A: I visited Spain last summer.

B: Did you enjoy it? …

What’s the best time of the year? What’s the weather like then? What should tourists see and do there? What’s the food like? What’s the shopping like? What things should people buy? What else should visitors do there?

Задание 3. Порядок выполнения задания. Используя следующие диалоги как образцы, составьте свои собственные.

Act out the dialogues and improvise similar ones.

Dialogue 1.

-Yes, sir?

-First-class return to Glasgow.

-Day return?

-No. I’m going for the weekend.

-A weekend return is $ 13.22, sir.

-Thank you.

-Thank you, sir.

-Could you tell me which platform the 13.30 leaves from?

-Yes, platform 5.

-Thank you.

Dialogue 2.

-Porter, sir?

-Yes, ... would you take this bag to platform 5, please?

-Glasgow train, sir?

-That’s right.

-Very good, sir.

Dialogue 3.

-Which platform for Motherwell, please?

-Platform 14, right up and down, underground level.

-When does the next train leave, please?

-10.30, from Glasgow Central.

-When does it get in?

-You will be in Motherwell at 11.04. It takes roughly about half an hour to get there.

-Do I have to change?

-No, you needn’t. It’s a short distance.

-How much is the ticket?

-Single or return?

-Both.

-One single cost $ 5.32. The normal return tickets costs double the single fare you can buy a day return which is cheaper.

-Thank you very much.

-It’s my pleasure.

Describe a journey you have taken on public transport which was delayed or cancelled.

where you bought your ticket; what kind of ticket it was; why you were delayed; what you did about it; what the transport company / authority did about it; how long the journey took altogether.

Act out the dialogue and improvise similar ones.

At the hotel

(Speakers: Mr Collins and the receptionist)

-Good evening. My name is Collins. I booked a room last week for myself.

-Yes, sir. What did you say the name was, sir?

-Collins, C, o, double l, I, n, s.

-Yes, here we are. We got your letter. Room7, please. If you sign the register, I’ll ask the porter to show you the room and help you with your luggage.

-Thank you, where do I sign?

-Just here, sir – full name, home address, date and signature.

-Right, there we are.

-Thank you, sir. I hope you’ll find the room comfortable.