11. Asking Where to Make a Copy

Exercise 1 Practice reading the following words and word combinations. Be sure in their pronunciation. Learn them by heart.

long lines	длинные очереди
Is there a charge?	Надо ли платить?
а dime is still a bargain	десять центов - все еще сделка
a nickel	монета в пять центов
the good old days	старые добрые времена

Exercise 2 Learn the following dialogues

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A: I need to copy a document immediately. B: We have a copy machine in our computer lab, located on the first floor. A: Great! How much is it for a copy? B: The price per copy is ten cents. A: That sounds reasonable. I'll be down there immediately. B: There shouldn't be any long lines, sir. 2

A: I need to copy something right now. B: Our computer lab on the first floor has a copy machine, sir. A: Great! How much per copy? B: Sir, one copy is ten cents. A: I'll be down there shortly. B: You probably won't have to wait for anyone, sir. 3

A: I need to make a copy of something at once. B: There's a copy machine on the first floor in our computer lab, sir. A: Fantastic! Is there a charge? B: It's ten cents a copy, sir. A: I'm only making one copy, so I guess I can afford it. B: A dime is still a bargain, sir. 4

A: I need to make a copy of a document as soon as possible. B: No problem, sir. There's a copy machine in our computer lab. A: Very good. How much does each copy cost? B: Each copy will cost you a dime, sir. A: A dime? I remember when copies used to cost a nickel. B: There aren't many things you can get for a nickel, sir. 5

 A: Can you tell me where I could make a copy of a document right now? B: Sir, you can come downstairs right now to the computer lab.  A: That's great. I don't suppose the copy machine is free for guests?  B: Sir, each copy is ten cents or one dime, whichever you prefer.  A: In the good old days, it was only five cents a copy. I'll be right down. B: Those were the good old days, sir, indeed.

Exercise 3 Render the contents of the dialogue in indirect speech with the use of the highlighted words.

Exercise 4 Give all possible answers to the given phrases:

1) – Can you tell me where I could make a copy of a document right now?

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2) – How much does each copy cost?

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3) – I don't suppose the copy machine is free for guests? 

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12. Calling to Report a Medical Emergency

Exercise 1 Practice reading the following words and word combinations. Be sure in their pronunciation. Learn them by heart.

to collapse	рухнуть, упасть
to put through / to transfer / to connect	соединять, переключать (по телефону)
to pass out	отключиться, потерять сознание
to be unconscious	быть без сознания
a stroke	инсульт
I'm beside myself with worry	я вне себя от беспокойства.
time is critical	время имеет решающее значение

Exercise 2 Learn the following dialogues

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A: I need a doctor immediately! B: Sir, is everything all right? A: My wife just collapsed on the floor! B: Sir, I need you to calm down. Take deep breaths. A: I'm sorry. It's just that my wife. I need the emergency room. B: Sir, I'm dialing 911 on another line. A: What's taking you so long? B: I'm transferring you right now. Just remain calm. 2

 A: Help me! I need a doctor! B: What is the problem, sir? A: My wife is on the floor! B: Sir, please calm down. Take a deep breath. A: I need some help, right now! B: Sir, I'm going to put you through to 911. A: Hurry, please! B: I'm transferring you right now, sir. 3

A: I need a doctor right now! B: Tell me the problem, sir. A: My wife just passed out! B: Sir, it's difficult to understand you. Please take a deep breath and calm down. A: Don't tell me to calm down! My wife is passed out! B: I'm getting 911 on another line, sir. A: Okay, but hurry. B: Stay calm, sir, and talk clearly. 4

A: Get a doctor here, immediately! B: What's the problem, sir? A: My wife is on the floor, she's unconscious! B: Sir, could you calm down a little bit, please? A: Calm down?! My wife is unconscious, and you're telling me to calm down?! B: Hold on just a second, sir. I'm dialing 911. A: Hurry up, please. B: I'm connecting you now, sir. 5

 A: A doctor! I need a doctor!  B: Give me some details, sir. A: Something is wrong with my wife. She's lying on the floor. B: Sir, if you don't calm down, you might have a stroke yourself.  A: You're right, I'm beside myself with worry. B: Hold on, sir. I'm connecting you with 911. A: Time is critical. Hurry up! B: I hope everything turns out well, sir. Here's 911.

Exercise 3 Render the contents of the dialogue in indirect speech with the use of the highlighted words.

Exercise 4 Give all possible answers to the given phrases:

1) – My wife just collapsed on the floor!

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2) – Don't tell me to calm down! My wife is passed out!

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3) – I'm beside myself with worry.

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4) – Time is critical.

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