Illustrative Situations

/. Study these example situations:

I. Tom is a football fan and there is a football match on televi­sion this evening. The match begins at 7.30 and ends at 9.15. Ann

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wants to come and see Tom this evening and wants to know what

time to come.

Ann: Is it all right if I come at about 8,30?

Tom: No, don't come then. I'll be watching the match on television.

Ann: Oh. Well, what about 9.30?

Tom: Yes, that'll be fine. The match will have finished by then.

2. Bill Rawlings and all the other men in the factory have just had their last tea break. It is 2.30. They are all working again. They'll go on working and then, at 4 o'clock a whistle will blow and they will all stop. Most of them will run out immediately. A few will stay for a few minutes but the last one will be out before 4.10.

They will all work until 4. The last one will have left by 4.10.

3. Lawrence Morrel, the writer, is trying to finish a story. He must get it in this evening's post. The post is collected at 5.30. "I'll go on writing until I finish this!" he says to himself. "I'll write until 5.30, but I must finish it by then. I hope I'll have finished it by then!"

4. My father works at one of the city hospitals. By next month he will have been working there for 40 years.

5. I'm writing a thesis. By the end of this year I'll have been writing it for 5 years.

Practice

/. Make sentences with Future Perfect:

e.g.: Tom and Ann are going to the cinema. The film begins at 7.30 and it is already 7.20 and it will take them 20 minutes to get there. When they get there the film will have already started.

1. Jim goes to bed at II o'clock. Tom is going to visit him at 11.30 this evening. When Tom arrives, Jim (go) to bed. 2. Dick is on holiday. He has very little money and he is spending too much too quickly. Before the end of his holiday he (spend) all his money. 3. Mike came to Britain from the US nearly three years ago. Next Monday it will be exactly three years since he arrived. Next Monday he (be) in Britain exactly three years. 4. I know Janet Smith. By the end of the month I (know) her a whole year. 5. The train arrives at. 6. Peter thinks it arrives at 6.30. It is 6 o'clock now. Peter is on his way to the station to meet his mother. By the time he reaches the station his mother (get) off the train.

//. Make one sentence with either "by" or "until" for each situation:

e.g.: All the men in the factory are working. The whistle blows at 4. They will work until 4.

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Sometimes the boss goes home at 5.30, but he never goes home later than six. He'll have gone home by 6. 1. Richard is watching a programme that ends at 9. He wants to go to bed then. 2. The latest possible time Richard can get up is 7.30. 3. That bus never leaves later than 8. 4. Old Mr Howard is reading a very good book in the library. It closes in a few minutes, at 9. 5. Mr Jackson is staying at a hotel. He will leave on Friday. 6. Some students are sitting in the language laboratory at the Institute. The lesson ends at 3 o'clock. 7. The professor sometimes comes at 9.15 and never later than 9.30. 8. It is the middle of the morning and Lawrence Morrel is writing. He always has lunch at 12. 9. Lawrence may finish today at 4, certainly not later than 4.30. 10. Lawrence is waiting for some money from his publisher. The publisher has told him that it will arrive not later than Tuesday.

///. Answer the questions using the prompts:

e.g. Have you been waiting for two hours? midday By midday I'll have been waiting for three hours. 1. Have you been learning English for three years? July 2. Have they been staying here for five weeks? Monday 3. Have you been living here for nineteen years? Christmas 4. Has he been playing tennis for three hours? tea time 5. Has she been studying in Lon­don for a year? next June 6. Has he been sleeping for eight hours? breakfast time 7. Have I been talking non-stop for an hour? seven o'clock

e.g. Can you tell me what you want to do by Monday? decide No. 1 won't have decided by then.

1. Can Sid bring the car back tomorrow? repair 2. Can they go to Spain on Tuesday? finish school 4. Shall we have breakfast at seven? wake up 5. Can we leave in ten minutes' time? eat 6. Shall I go to meet the plane at two o'clock? land 7. Can you let me know on Saturday? make up one's mind

Self check

/. Use Future Perfect or Future Perfect Continuous:

1. We (finish) this exercise by 8 o'clock. 2. We are late. The les­son (start) by now. 3. By the end of March he (live) here for three years. 4. Young Billy is growing up. By this time next year he (begin) school. 5. They will be tired when they get there. They (travel) all day. 6. She (have) lunch by the time we arrive. 7. They (build) the road by the end of the year. 8.1 (spend) all my money by tomorrow. 9. We (fly) for twelve hours by the time the plane lands. 10. The play (begin) before we reach the theatre. 11. Before

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the end of the year they (complete) the project. 12. I (work) for this company non-stop for thirty years by the end of October.

UNITS TOPIC: CINEMA

COMMUNICATION: SUGGESTIONS. OPINIONS. LIKES, DISLIKES, PREFERENCES.

TEXT. AN EVENING AT THE CINEMA

David Brown is a hard worker at school and his parents hope that he will do well in his examination in the summer, so that he can go up to University next October. He is determined to do his best. But he cannot work all the time, so once or twice a week, when he is tired of work, he goes out with his friend Bob Sandford. They usual­ly go to the theatre or the cinema, but they sometimes go to a dance in Bishopton. They do not often go to a theatre or cinema in Lon­don as the cost of the journey and the higher price of seats in Lon­don make this too expensive. It is much cheaper in Bishopton.

In England the cinema is usually called "the pictures". The American name, "the movies", is sometimes used. The first perfor­mance, or "showing" as it is called, begins about two o'clock in the afternoon, and the show goes on from then until about half past ten. The cinema is not emptied between the "showings", so that once you have paid for your seat you can stay in the cinema as long as you like. There are usually one main film, a shorter one, a news film, some advertisements and a "trailer" telling about the film for the next week.

Cinemas in England are usually larger and more comfortable than the theatres. There is often a restaurant, so that it is possible to spend a pleasant afternoon and evening there. Behind the cinema screen there is a stage, so that the building can be used for concerts and other performances.

David and Bob enjoy historical films, films about countries very different from their own, crime stories and films that make them laugh. They also like to see foreign films, but it is not often possible to see these in Bishopton. When they were younger they enjoyed "cowboy" films, but now they are older they are not so easily satisfied. They do not enjoy these films so much because they find they are all very much alike. This week they saw a film of one of Shakespeare's plays. Some famous actors and actresses were in this film. David had seen the play with the same actors and actresses at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stradford-

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on-Avon the previous summer, so it was interesting to see how the performance in the film was different from the performance on the stage.

The film was very fine and exciting, but David th6ught it had lost something. There were so many people and places that you forgot the main characters and the really important things that were happening. Telling his father about the film when he got home, David said he thought he would remember the theatre performance he had seen at Stradford long after he had forgotten the film he had seen that evening.

Comprehension

/. Listen to the text and answer the questions:

Does David study at school or at University? What does he like to do in his spare time? What is the English cinema like? What kind of films do David and Bob enjoy? What film did they see this week? What did David think of the film?

// Read the text and analyse the language peculiarities of the text. Do some exercises in the next section to remember them.

Special Difficulties

/. Study these example situations:

a) Mrs Mavis saw a film yesterday. In the final scene a beau­tiful girl died in a handsome man's arms. Mrs Mavis cried.

The film made her cry.

b) Young David did not want to do his homework yesterday. His mother told him he must do it before he went out to play.

His mother made him do his homework.

c) Two months ago when Peter flew back from Canada, there was a very pretty girl on the same plane. When Peter went through Customs they made him open his case. They made him take everything out. They did not make the girl do these things. They let her go through without any trouble.

//. Make up dialogues using the prompts:

e.g. A: He told Ann, I hope.

B: Yes, I made him tell her.

He ... I hope.

1. apologized 2. paid the bill 3. wrote to the Smiths 4. cleaned the bath 5. took his medicine 6. reported the accident 7. waited for Ann 8. rang his parents 9. answered the letter 10. cleaned his shoes 11. insured his house 12. did his exercises 13. put on his gloves.

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///. Make your own sentences with either "make someone do" or "let someone do" for each situation, like this:

e.g. The photographer made funny faces at the little girl.

Finally she laughed.

He made her laugh, e.g. David wanted to go out. His mother said he could.

She let him go out.

1. There was an accident and a lot of people stopped to look. A policeman shouted "Move on" and they did. 2. Jane wanted to go home early one day. Her boss said it was all right. 3. David wanted to stay up late on Saturday. His mother said he could. 4. He wanted to do the same on Sunday. "No, go to bed" his mother said, and he did. 5. Jill's father said some very sarcastic things to her. She cried. 6. A student wanted to criticise a teacher's methods. The teacher did not stop him. 7. Grey is not a colour that suits Jane. She looks pale in it. 8. The comedian was very funny. The audience laughed.

IV. Make up sentences with the word combination "to be tired of smth.":

e.g. I/cycling

I'm tired of cycling

1. They/travelling 2. She/her thesis 3. I/swimming 4. The actors/rehearsals 5. The children/skating 6. He/gardening 7. She/ this hard work

V. Translate into English (self check)-

1. He заставляй ее так много работать. Она устала от этой работы. 2. Я заставила машинистку перепечатать письмо, так как в нем было много ошибок. 3. Зачем ты заставил его идти туда так поздно? 4. Я сделаю все возможное, чтобы помочь ей.

5. Фильм очень отличается от книги. Он гораздо интереснее.

6. Она гордится своим сыном. Он очень трудолюбивый и хорошо успевает в школе.

Text Exercises

/. Ask questions about:

a) David's pastime b) cinemas in England c) David's and Bob's likes and dislikes as far as films are concerned d) the film David and Bob saw last.

//. Speak on:

• a) cinemas in England; b) the boys' visit to the cinema.

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Conversation Practice

Suggestions

a) How to ask for a suggestion:

What

shall we would you like to do you want to

do tonight?

b) How to make a suggestion:

What (how) about Do you feel like

Shall we

Let's

Why don't we

Why not

Would you like to

going to the pictures'

spend the weekend in Brighton (?)

c) How to accept a suggestion:

Yes,

good idea.

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

d) How to half-accept a suggestion

we could,

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

moment).

e) How to reject a suggestion:

No,

Well,

I'm afraid I can't.

I'm sorry I can't.

I don't really feel like (going to the pictures).

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 pictures (pub)

if you don't mind.

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. . Conversation I

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"⁵ 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, 1 suppose.

Sally: Dave?

Peter: Yes, Dave Wilkins. You know-that chap who works for the B.B.C. 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.

/. Listen to the conversation and answer the questions:

What are Sally and Peter discussing? What does Sally suggest? Does Peter feel like seeing "Star Wars?" What idea does Peter suggest? Does Sally like it? What do they agree upon?

//. Listen to the conversation again. Imitate the phrases expressing suggestions and replies to suggestions.

III. Find in the text appropriate English phrases for the fol­lowing:

Что ты предлагаешь? Как насчет того, чтобы сходить посмот­реть фильм "Война миров"? 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 не зайти к Бобу и Сью по пути домой? Не хочешь ли ты пойти пообе­дать''¹ Хорошая мысль (идея). Мы могли бы, я полагаю. У него новоселье . Мы могли бы сходить в тот великолепный ресторан

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IV. Read the conversation. Paraphrase the conversational for­mulas expressing suggestions and replies to suggestions.

V. Ask questions on the conversation.

VI. Role-play the conversation.

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 O. K. by rne. And why not go to a restaurant after­wards?

Bob: Yes, that's a marvellous idea.

/. Listen to the conversation and answer the questions:

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?

//. Listen to the conversation again and reproduce the conver­sational formulas used to make suggestions and replies to sug­gestions.

III. Respond to the following suggestions using the phrases from the conversation:

1. What shall we do tonight? 2. And why not go to a restaurant afterwards? 3. And what about going to the pub then? 4. How about going out for a meal? 5. Why don't we go to the cinema?

IV. Role-play the conversation.

V. Accept the suggestions:

1. What about going to Spain? 2. Why not go to the pub? 3. I sug­gest we go and see her at Easter. 4. Why don't we ask our English teacher? 5. Let's go for a walk. 6. Shall we visit the art exhibition on Sunday? 7. How about going out of town on Saturday? 8. Why don't we play cards? 9. How about a nice curry? 10. Let's go and stay with my sister in Brighton. 11. Would you like to join us?

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12. Do you feel like going to the theatre? 13. Why don't we have a party on Saturday? 14. How about travelling by ship?

VI. Reject the suggestions. Give reasons for your refusal

1. Do you feel like watching the film? 2. Let's visit the Smiths 3. What about having a snack? 4. Would you like to go on a picnic for the weekend? 5. What about going for a walk? 6. Why don't we dine out tonight? 7. How about playing a game of chess? 8. Why not go to Bulgaria this summer? 9. Shall we go skiing tomorrow?

VII. Make counter-suggestions to the following:

1. Why not spend the weekend in the country? 2. Shall we play a game of tennis? 3. Would you like to go fishing tomorrow? 4. Let's send her a letter. 5. Why not stay at a hotel? 6. Let's have a steak. 7. Do you feel like travelling by sea? 8. Why don't we go out on Saturday? 9. How about watching "Coronation Street" tonight?

VIII. Suggest to your friend:

going to the pictures; spending the weekend in the country; having a swim; playing cards; going shopping; starting at 6 a. m.; going by air; ordering a steak.

Your friend will accept or turn down the suggestion.

IX. Learn the dialogues. Make up 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.

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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.

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/. Listen to the conversation and answer the 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?

//. Listen to the conversation again. Reproduce the phrases expressing suggestions and replies to suggestions.

III. Find in the text appropriate English phrases for the fol­lowing:

Как насчет длительной пешей прогулки? Тогда решено. Конеч­но. Наоборот. Почему бы нам просто не пообедать где-нибудь в это воскресенье? Куда бы ты хотел пойти? Возможно, нам не следует смотреть фильм. Я слышал, это отличный фильм. Ты имел какой-то конкретный фильм в виду? Разве ты не любишь научно-фантастические фильмы? Какие-нибудь предложения? Ты, должно быть, устал от прогулок. Это кажется хорошей идеей. Какого рода пищу там подают? Мы могли бы пойти куда-нибудь еще. По правде говоря.

IV. Ask questions on the conversation.

V. Role-play the conversation.

VI. Act out the following situations:

\. Your friend and you are planning how to spend the evening.

2. An interesting film is on at your local cinema. You suggest to your friend seeing it. Your friend asks you some questions about the film and makes up his (her) mind to see it. You arrange about the tickets and agree to meet outside the cinema at 6 o'clock.

Likes, Dislikes and Preferences

a) How to express likes:

I (quite)

I'm (very)

like

enjoy

love

fond of keen on

football.

music, jogging.

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

Agreeing: Disagreeing:

So do I. So am I.

I don't I'm not.

c) How to express dislikes:

	don't like
	dislike
I	hate	loud music.
	can't stand	people who smoke.
	can't bear

d) How to agree or disagree with a person's dislikes:

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

e) How to express preferences:

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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

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much rather watch "China Seas" than the opera on В. В. С

2 "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 film you enjoy watching, then

all I can say is that I don't think very much of your taste!

I shall watch the opera!

/. Listen to the conversation and answer the questions: 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?

//. Listen to the conversation again. Imitate the phrases expres­sing likes, dislikes and preferences.

III. 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 не могу ее тер­петь. Если такого рода фильм тебе нравится... Мне просто не нравится, как она играет. Я бы предпочла посмотреть фильм.

IV. Role-play the conversation.

V. 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.

VI. 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. 10.1 hate being late. 11. 1 can't bear him.

VII. 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 let-

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ters 7. tea or coffee 8. travel by air or sea 9. cabbage soup or chicken soup 10. sunbathe or swim

VIII. 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.

IX. Ask your friend about his likes as far as sport is concerned.

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

Opinions. Agreement and Disagreement

a) How to ask for an opinion:

What do you think of/about What's your opinion of How do you find

British television?

b) How to give an opinion:

I think

I believe there is too much violence on the screen today.

In my opinion

c) How to agree with an opinion:

I (quite) agree (with you)

You are (quite) right.

(Yes), he does (did, was, will, etc.)

(No), he doesn't (isn't, didn't, etc )

I think so too.

d) How to disagree with an opinion:

I don't (quite) agree (with you) I disagree. I don't think so.

No, I don't (didn't, wasn't, etc ) That's not my opinion. That's your opinion, not mine

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Conversation 5

Peter: Jack, you've seen "Siar Wars", haven't you?

Jack: Yes, that's right

Peter: What do you think of it'

Jack: Well, I was a bit disappointed, really. I didn't think it was

a particularly good film at all. Peter: Oh, I disagree, Jack. I thought it was great. It's one of the

best films I've ever seen. I enjoyed every minute of it. Jack: I think it was pretty boring. Peter: I really can't agree with you there, Jack. I don't see how

you can say it was boring. It was full of excitement. Jack: In my opinion, it wasn't. I was bored ... mainly bacause

I was expecting so much more to happen, I suppose. Peter: Oh, come on! A lot happened! It's really exciting. You are the

first person I've met who hasn't enjoyed the film. Jack: Tastes differ, you know.

/. Listen to the conversation and answer the questions:

What are the boys talking about? What does Peter think of the film "Star Wars"? What is Jack's opinion?

//. Listen to the conversation again Imitate the phrases expressing opinions, agreement and disagreement.

III. Find in the text appropriate English phrases for the following:

Я полагаю, о вкусах не спорят. Я не согласен. Я полагаю, он очень скучный. Я скучал (мне было скучно). По моему мнению... Что ты думаешь об этом фильме? Я был немного разочарован. Это один из лучших фильмов, которые я когда-либо видел. Потому что я ожидал большего. Фильм действительно захва­тывающий.

IV. Role-play the conversation.

e.g

V Express agreement: — He isn't here (hasn't come, won't do it, etc.).

- No, he isn't (hasn't, won't). e.g. — He is here (has come, etc.). — Yes, he is (has, etc.).

1. The film is pretty boring. 2. Dick doesn't like ballet. 3. Kate is fond of musicals. 4. Betsy doesn't like detectives. 5. Tom is fond of football. 6. Television is the greatest invention of the twentieth century. 7. The films of this producer are always a great success. 8. They didn't enjoy the performance. 9. The play is really exciting.

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10 His acting is marvellous 11. The costumes *ere perfect. 12. You didn't like the first act, did you?

VI Express disagreement:

e.g. — You didn't enjoy the film, did you⁵

— Yes, I did. I enjoyed every minute of it. e.g. — You liked the acting, didn't you?

— No, I didn't.

1. You didn't enjoy the book, did you? 2. You are keen on the­atre, aren't you? 3. The scenery is good. 6. Your friend likes dan­cing, doesn't she? 7. The play was exciting. 8. You didn't book the tickets, did you? 9. He is fond of detectives, isn't he? Ю. Mary doesn't like opera, does she? 11. Lucy doesn't enjoy science fiction films, does she? 12. The play was a success.

VII. Agree or disagree with an opinion using one of the follo­wing conversational formulas: I (quite) agree with vou You are right. I think so. I don't (quite) agree with you. 1 disagree. I don't think so. That's not my opinion. That's your opinion, not mine.

1. American films are awful. 2. Women are less intelligent than men. 3. English is a very difficult language to learn. 4. The taxes are too high. 5. Parents should have to pay for their children's education. 6. There's too much discussion about women's rights today. 7. We need more nuclear power stations. 8, Indian films are exciting. 9. The climate here is pleasant. 10. Jogging is useful for health.

VIII. Ask questions to which the following may serve as responses:

1. It was a success. 2. It was a failure. 3. I had a good lime. 4 On the whole I liked it. 5. Not bad at all. 6. It is marvellous. 7. I've never seen anything like that before. 8. In my opinion it's a little boring 9 I \\ as a bit disappointed.

IX. Your friend and you are discussing the film you've just seen. You liked everything about the film and you enjoyed the acting. Your friend has a different opinion of the film.

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Mr Alden: Shall we see a film this evening?

Miss Brown: That would be delightful. 1 haven't seen a film in

many weeks. Mr Alden: There are several cinemas in my neighbourhood

which show the latest pictures. Miss Brown: Let's consult the newspaper to see what films they

are showing in town.

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Mr Alden;. . That's a splendid idea.-1 believe Shakespeare's "Midsummer Night's Dream" is on at one of the ci­nemas tonight. I've heard it is one of the best pictures of the year.

Miss Brown: My sister and I have already seen it. We enjoyed it very much.

Mr Alden: The Casino may have a good programme. They are showing two main pictures, a French film and an American. I hope you haven't seen them.

Miss Brown: I haven't seen either of them.

Mr Alden: Do you think we shall be able to obtain seats? Shall we buy balcony seats if we can get them?

Miss Brown: Please, don't. I do not enjoy seeing a film from the balcony. It is too far from the screen. It strains my eyes to see a picture from such a distance.

Mr Alden: The picture starts in fifteen minutes. The foyer has many comfortable seats. We can wait there and enjoy a cigarette in the meantime. There will be many vacant seats after the picture ends.

(After the film)

Miss Brown: I certainly enjoyed both pictures. In the French film the actors spoke English with a slight French accent. The French villages shown were very picturesque. The acting was faultless, but I think the plot was a little weak.

Mr Alden: I am so glad that you enjoyed both pictures. I think the American plot was very clever. The diction, too, was excellent. Miss Brown: 1 always like the news-reel. It brings world events

in vivid form and leaves a lasting memory. Mr Alden: I had a very lovely evening. 1 hope to have the plea­sure of hearing an opera with you in the near future. Miss Brown: Thank you for a pleasant evening. Good night,

Mr Alden.

/. Listen to the conversation and answer the questions: What are Mr Alden and Miss Brown talking about³ What film is on in one of the cinemas in town? Miss Brown hasn't seen it yet, has she^ What is the Casino showing? Does Miss Brown like seats in the balcony? How did Miss Brown find the programme at the Casino? What did Mr Alden think of the American plot? Whe­re is Mr Alden going to invite Miss Brown in the near future?

//. Give a brief account of the conversation.

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///. Find in the text apprdpriate English phrases for the following:

Думаете, мы сможем достать билеты? Посмотрим фильм сегодня вечером? Я не люблю смотреть фильм с балкона. Фильм начинается через пятнадцать минут. Это было бы восхитительно Я полагаю, «Сон в летнюю ночь» Шекспира идет в одном из кино­театров сегодня вечером Мне, конечно, понравились оба фильма. Будет много свободных мест после того, как фильм закончится. Я слышал, что это один из лучших фильмов года. Я не видела ни одного из них.

IV. Ask questions on the conversation. V Role-play the conversation.

VI. Situation: You think your life is rather monotonous. All work and no play. You invite your friend to see a new film in the October cinema. Your friend willingly joins you. After the film you share your impressions.

Listening A Visit to the Cinema

Fiona and I went to the cinema the other day to see "Devil" at the Odeon. The review by the Daily Express critic was good, and we decided to go to the 8 o'clock performance. When I arrived Fiona was waiting for me in the foyer, looking at a poster for "Devil" on the wall. The usherette took our tickets and showed us to our seats. I don't like to be close to the screen and I usually sit in the back row if possible, and I prefer a seat in the aisle so that I can stretch my legs. Before the main film there was a Mickey Mouse Cartoon, then a trailer for the following week's film. "Devil" was a horror film and I was quite terrified, but Fiona thought it was funny.

A Film Review

Marlon Brando is a superb actor and in the "On the Water­front" he gave his finest performance. It is his best-known role. The cast also included Eva Marie Saint and Karl Maiden and the film's director, Elia Kazan, never made a better film. Parts of the film were shot in the studio in Hollywood, but a lot was made on location in the streets of New York, which makes it at times like a documentary. The critics loved the film but it was not only a criti­cal success. It was a great box office success as well arid made an

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enormous profit. The plot is about a young man's attempt to be a boxing champion.

A Funny Film

Mary likes the cinema very much. She has no lessons and no homework on Saturdays, so she always goes to the cinema that afternoon. She prefers funny films, but often she sees other kinds of films. She usually goes with some of her school-friends, and they all sit together and eat nuts and ice-cream and laugh when something funny happens. They are always very happy at the cinema.

Last Saturday Mary saw a film about a funny man. His name was Percy. Percy was fat and had a big, black moustache. He went out one night to play cards with his friends when his wife was asleep. When he was going home at midnight, a dog ran after him and tore his trouser pocket, so Percy lost his key. He tried to climb up a ladder to get into his house through a window, but he slipper down the ladder and made a terrible noise. His wife woke up and cried, "Help! Thieves!" Someone telephoned the police and a truck full of policemen arrived. Percy ran away, but he slipped and fell into the mud at the side of the river. Mary and her friends laugher' a lot.

Self check

/. Fill in the gaps with prepositions:

The other day I made up my mind to go ... the pictures to see a detective. According ... the newspaper reviews the film promisei to be interesting. I know that my cousin Jack is keen ... detectives so yesterday evening I rang him up and invited him to come ... me He accepted my invitation willingly. We agreed to meet ... the cine ma ... 6.30. When 1 arrived ... the cinema I found Jack waiting me. There were many people ... the box-office and we had to stand ... the queue ... about 20 minutes. We were lucky to ge' tickets ... the 7 o'clock show.

//. Translate into English:

— Что ты сегодня вечером делаешь?

— Ничего особенного, а что?

— Ты не хочешь сходить в кино?

— Неплохая мысль. Я уже несколько недель не был в кино

— В кинотеатре «Москва» идет «Унесенные ветром» по ро ману Митчел.

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— Мой друг уже видел его. Он говорит, что это замечатель­ный фильм. Конечно, мы не должны пропустить его.

— Тогда я куплю два билета на восьмичасовой сеанс. Тебя устраивает это время?

— Да, спасибо. А где мы встретимся?

-— Давай встретимся у меня в 6 часов.

— Хорошо. До скорой встречи.

Fluency

/. Answer the following questions:

Are you a keen cinema-goer? How often do you go to the cine­ma? Which of the Minsk cinemas do you like best? Why? Which do you prefer: to see a film on television or on the screen in the regular cinema? Why? What kind of films do you prefer? Have you seen any interesting films lately? When did you last go to the pictures? What film did you see? What is the film about? Who starred in it? Did you like the acting? Did you enjoy the film? Which film impres­sed you greatly? Why? Who do you think is the best film director in our country? Which of his (her) films did you like best? Who is your favourite actor? Are you fond of French films? Have you seen any French films this month? What do you think of Hollywood films? What is on at the cinema now? Are you going to the cinema this week? What are you going to see? Have you read any reviews on the film? Which do you prefer: cinema or theatre? Why? Do you like to watch TV? What programme do you prefer?

//. Speak on: •

a) your last visit to the cinema

b) the film you liked best

c) your favourite actor (film director)

///. Act out the following situations:

1. In fact you don't often go out in the evening. As a rule you stay at home and watch television. You are fond of it. So is your friend. At the moment you are discussing your favourite TV programmes.

2. Once in a long while you have made up your mind to go to the cinema. There are several films on. Certainly you want to see a good one. Your friend is a keen cinema-goer, so he is just the man to ask which film to see.

Writing

Here is part of a letter in which you write about a film you have seen recently.

Jim and I went to see "Gone with the Wind" last Tuesday evening. It was on at the Odeon. We enjoyed it very much. It's, an old film but the cinema was full. (I always enjoy seeing old films — don't you? — and this is a very good one.) Vivien Leigh is so beautiful as Scarlett O'Hara. She was a wonderful actress. And Clark Gable is so good as Rhett Butler. He was a wonderful actor. I enjoyed the film when I first saw it twenty-two years ago and I enjoyed it again last night. You must see it.

Write a paragraph in the same way to suit an old or a modern film you have just seen.

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GRAMMAR: OBJECT CLAUSES. REPORTED SPEECH. SEQUENCE OF TENSES