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can cope with unexpected situations. A few final practical details.
You have to be at least 18 years old to come on the courses. The full
cost of the course needs to be paid at least 4 weeks before the course
begins and remember that there are discounts for groups of 4 or more.
Well, I hope that gives you some idea of what we do. And now if
there are any questions...
Exercise 11. Read the speech again and answer the questions.
1. What is the name of the chief instructor of the Pleasantville
Survival School?
2. What was his previous work?
3. What are his aims?
4. Tell about basic survival course. How long does it last? When does
it take place? How much does it cost?
5. Tell about extreme survival course. How long does it last? When
does it take place? How much does it cost?
6. Which opportunities do the courses offer?
7. Which skills do the courses develop?
8. What can people learn from these courses?
9. Which course would you like to take? Why?
Vocabulary. Survival equipment.
torch, box of matches, first–aid kit, chocolate, water,
penknife, rope mirror, tent, blankets, pen and paper,
scissors, umbrella, radio, plastic bowl, axe, spade,
candles, knife, waste container, thermos, sleeping–bag,
insect, repellent
Exercise 12. Tell what survival equipment will be necessary for
surviving:
1) in a forest; 2) up a mountain; 3) in a desert; 4) on a river bank; 5)
on an island.
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Exercise 13. Work in groups. Imagine that you are instructors of the
Survival School. Choose the chief instructor of your group. Work out
the courses. Tell other students about your school and survival
courses. Think about place, time, costs, opportunities, skills, survival
equipment, size of groups, age of applicants, etc.
Communication: Telephone calls
Exercise 14. Call your partner, using your name and the name of
your company. Choose one of the situations below and leave a
message for the boss, Mr. Adams.
— You are ill and can’t go to a meeting.
— You want to leave your fax number.
— Your plane arrives at six o’clock.
Exercise 15. Read these dialogs in pairs and translate them in
Russian.
Booking transport
Hello. Can I help you?
A:
I would like to go to Edingburgh next
B:
month and to make a reservation.
What day are you planning to leave
A:
for Edinburgh?
On Friday, the 20th of December.
B:
There are two trains to Edingburgh on
A:
that date: at 9. a.m. and at 4.20 p.m.
Are there any through train?
B:
Yes. The through train32 at 8.00 is
A:
from London to Liverpool.
32
though train – проходящий поезд
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OK. I would rather take this one to get
B:
to Edingburgh earlier. Are there any
seats available?
Would you like single33 or return
A:
ticket34? Are you travelling alone?
Yes. Return, please. I want a first–
B:
class ticket оn the 8 o’clock though
train? I think? It is more convenient
Certainly, it is.
A:
Shall I have to change35?
B:
No, you needn’t. It’s a though train.
A:
What’s the fare36?
B:
12 pounds and 10 shillings, please.
A:
Would you mind telling me when
B:
express is due in Edinburg37?
Just a minute. I’ll check that for you.
A:
You are due at 5.30 p.m.
Can I play by Master card?
B:
Yes, certainly. Could you tell me your
A:
number?
10987654 valid till July 16th, 2013.
B:
When can I get my ticket?
Our service will provide home
A:
delivery tomorrow.
Fine, thank you
B:
A pleasant journey to you!
A:
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single ticket – билет в одном направлении
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return ticket – билет в обратном направлении
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to change – делать пересадку
36
fare – стоимость проезда
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Would you mind telling me when express is due in Edinburg? – Скажите,
пожалуйста, когда экспресс прибывает в Эдинбург?
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Changing train ticket
Speaking.
B:
Is this a book – office of the railway
A:
station?
Yes. Can I help you? I’d like to
B:
change my reservation of the return
ticket for the 21 of November. Is it
possible?
Yes, sure. What seat do you prefer?
A:
Compartment or reserved seat?
I’d also like to change class.
B:
Reserved, please.
I would like to suggest seats on upper
A:
and lower berths38 for you.
The lower berth, please.
B:
Well. Please, listen to me attentively.
A:
Carridge with numbered reserved
seats, the lower berth on December,
21, at 17.30 p.m. Your train is 41,
Izhevsk – Moscow.
Thank you.
B:
A good journey for you!
A:
Exercise 15. Imagine that you are going on a business trip in
Moscow. Make railway reservation and then change it. This time –
table will help you.
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upper and lower berths– верхняя и нижняя полки
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Train
number
Direction’s name departure arrival way
57 Naberezhnie Chelni
– Moscow
41 Izhevsk– Moscow
01 Каzan – Moscow 20. 40 7.00 1
50 Каzan – Moscow
236 Ekaterinburg –
Moscow
17.50 5.30 7
18.35 6.10 3
21.45 9.10 2
21.30 9.45 4
Exercise 16. Read this dialog in pairs and translate it into Russian
and from Russian into English speaking words combination about the
theme of reserving a room.
Reserving a room
Reception desk. Holliday Inn
R:
Hotel? Good– morning.
Good – morning. This is Mrs.
V:
Volkova from Kazan. I’d like to
reserve a room for me and my
family for three nights from 25th of
October, please.
Mrs.Volkova. Could you tell me
R:
what accommodation you would
like to have?
A standard room with three beds
V:
and a shower.
Just a minute. I’ll see whether we
R:
have the accommodation available?
Thank you.
V:
Yes, I can reserve a standard room
R:
from the 25th of October? For three
nights.
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Thank you. What’s the charge?
V:
100 pounds a night?
R:
Thank you.
V:
Thank you for your calling.
R:
Goodbye.
V:
Bye.
R:
Exercise 17. Repeat these new words and expressions and make your
own dialogs using these word combinations in pairs.
to stay останавливаться
to reserve a room for бронировать номер для
to book бронировать, заказывать
accommodation номер в гостинице,
помещение, жилье
single room номер на одного человека
double bed room двухместный номер
twin-bedded room номер с двухспальной
кроватью
to change my reservation менять бронирование
single and return ticket билет туда и обратно
could you tell me? не могли бы вы мне сказать?
what’s the charge? cколько стоит?
whether we have the
accommodation available?
the though train проходящий поезд
what’s the fare? какова стоимость?
a first class ticket билет первого класса
would rather take this one лучше бы взять этот
departure отправление
arrival прибытие
reserved seat плацкартное место
compartment купе
имеем ли мы номер в
наличие?
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Lesson V. Illnesses, Symptoms, Treatment, Alternative
medicine
Vocabulary. Symptoms.
a headache, a sore throat, a rash, a cold, a backache, a
stomachache, an earache, high/low temperature, high/low
blood pressure, cough, chill, faint, pain, injure,
sickness39, giddiness40, feel low/poorly41
Exercise 1. In pairs, take turns to begin this dialogue. Each time,
complete it with a symptom from the vocabulary and a piece of
advice from the list below.
Example.
A: What’s the matter?
B: I’ve got…
A: You should be careful…
List of tips:
1. Don’t carry heavy things.
2. Wear a hat and scarf when you go outside.
3. Have a hot drink of honey and lemon.
4. Sit quietly and try to relax.
5. Take lots of Vitamin C.
6. Try not to scratch it.
7. Don’t eat any more of that.
Exercise 2. Read the letters opposite to Doctor Miranda about
medical problems and answer the questions.
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sickness – тошнота (to feel sick – чувствовать тошноту)
40
giddiness – головокружение (to feel giddy – чувствовать головокружение)
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feel low/poorly – чувствовать слабость
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1. Which symptom(s) from the vocabulary does each reader have?
2. Which reader is: a) worried? b) depressed? c) annoyed?
3. What is the cause of each reader's problem? (animals, cheese, nuts,
flowers, chocolate, oysters, pollution, etc.)
Doctor Miranda’s helpline
1. Dear Doctor Miranda,
Two weeks ago, I was enjoying the beautiful spring flowers in the
park when I got a terrible sore throat. At home, I was really surprised
to see that my eyes were very red. It isn't a cold, but I still don't feel
right. It's really annoying because I love playing sports but I really
don't want to go outside at the moment. What's wrong with me?
Ashley White, Manchester
2. Dear Doctor Miranda,
I used to eat chocolate every day. But a month ago, I started getting
terrible headaches. Then I read an interesting article which said that
chocolate can cause this. I was completely shocked. Now I don't eat
any chocolate and I feel fine ... but it's also a bit depressing. Can I
really never eat chocolate again?
Sara Mellon, New York City
3. Dear Doctor Miranda,
My family has two dogs and a cat. I'm at university now and, when I
come home for the holidays, I get a rash on my neck and my eyes are
really red and sore. It's a bit embarrassing – everyone thinks I'm
crying! I'm really worried because my parents think we should find
another home for the animals. I don't want them to go. Is it
necessary?
Frank Martin, London
Exercise 3. Read and match the problems (1–3) with the answers (a–
c).
Doctor Miranda writes back
a) You are not with your animals all the time, so perhaps it won't be
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necessary for them to live somewhere else. When you are home, try
HOMOEOPATHY
ACUPUNCTURE
AROMATHERAPY
not to touch the dogs or cats too often. They should be given regular
baths and of course, they should never sleep on your bed.
b) It sounds as if you have hay fever and are allergic to the pollen
from trees and plants. You are doing the right thing. Stay inside and
keep the windows shut. Don’t be too worried – you'll be OK when
the spring is over.
c) Food allergies can be very frightening because the cause is often
difficult to find. You know the cause of your problem, so you'll be
fine now. But you shouldn't eat chocolate again. I'm sorry!
Exercise 4. What do you know about homoeopathy and acupuncture?
What experience have you had of either of them? Work in groups.
Group A: read the text about homoeopathy and complete your half of
the table. Group B: read the text about acupuncture and complete
your half of the table. Then tell another group about your text.
Beliefs
Typical session
Treatment
What it treats
Cost
Homoeopathy has two main beliefs. Firstly, homoeopaths believe
you should treat the symptoms, not the disease. A homoeopathic
doctor looks at the whole person in order to decide which medicine to
give. Homoeopaths also believe you only need a very small amount
of medicine to get better.
A typical session with a homoeopathic doctor lasts about an hour. He
or she asks you about your medical history, your family's medical
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history and your personality. Homoeopathic medicine is usually in
the form of small tablets to put on your tongue.
Millions of people around the world say that homoeopathy works for
many kinds of illnesses, it is especially useful for skin problems. The
only possible disadvantage of using homoeopathic medicine is the
cost. A typical session costs around $60 in the UK. There are no side
effects and it is safe for everyone, including babies.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is based on two main beliefs. Acupuncturists believe we
have lines of energy (called meridians) in our bodies. When these
meridians are blocked, your body cannot work properly.
Acupuncturists also believe they can unblock the meridians so that
energy can move around the body and you feel better.
During your first session, the acupuncturist discusses your symptoms
and your general health. The acupuncturist treats illnesses by putting
thin needles into your body at points on the meridians. The treatment
usually lasts about 45 minutes. Patients often get better after just one
visit.
Millions of people use acupuncture. It is especially useful for
stomach problems. Some people have an 'electric' feeling going up
and down the meridians, but it doesn't usually hurt and it is also very
safe. A typical session costs around $40 in the UK.
Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is a form of alternative medicine that uses essential
oils for altering a person's mind, mood or health. Today,
aromatherapy is widely practiced in North America and Europe. It is
used in spa treatments and products such as candles, massage oil, and
other relaxation products.
Essential oils can affect almost every organ system in the body. Each
essential oil has a unique pharmacological effect, such as antibacterial, antiviral, tranquilizing, and others. This treatment cures
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