Лексика

LIKES and DISLIKES	НРАВИТСЯ и НЕ НРАВИТСЯ
Do you like...?	Вам нравится ...?
Yes. Yes, I do.	Да.
I do very much (a lot.) I love it. I like it very much indeed.	Да, очень.
No, I don't	Нет, не нравится.
I don't like it at all.	Совсем не нравится.
I hate it.	Ужасно.
I can't stand/bear it.	Невыносимо.
Not particularly.	Не очень.
It's awful/terrible/disgusting.	Это ужасно/отвратительно.

Лексико-грамматические упражнения

Упражнение 1. Ответьте на вопросы к тексту.

1. What arrangements did Vic make for the trip to Washington?

2. Why are some telephone calls free?

3. When did Rich and Vic arrive at the station?

4. Why did they have to check Richard's suitcase?

5. How had Rich always traveled to Washington before?

Упражнение 2. Употребите в следующих высказываниях „what" или „that", данные в скобках. Проверьте себя по ключу.

WONDER = ИHTEPCHO…

1. I wonder (what, that) he is going to speak about.

2. I know (what, that) he is going to speak about America.

3. I wonder (what, that) she has cooked.

4. I'm sure (what, that) she has translated it.

5. I wonder (what, that) they'll suggest.

6. I think (what, that) they'll suggest a discussion.

Ключ: 1. - what; 2. - that; 3. - what; 4. - that; 5. - what; 6. - that.

Упражнение 3. Выражение I wonder «интересно» часто употребляется в речи с частицей if «ли», помогая нам высказать пред­положение относительно предмета разговора. Выпол­ните следующее упражнение по образцу, обратите вни­мание на порядок слов.

Образец: Are they office workers?

I wonder if they are office workers.

1. Are they office workers? — I wonder if...

2. Are they going with us? — I wonder if...

3. Does he go to the country every weekend? — I wonder if...

4. Does she like trains? — I wonder if...

5. Does he have many suggestions? — I wonder if...

6. Has he finished his report? — I wonder if...

7. Has she called me? — I wonder if...

8. Have they started a joint venture? — I wonder if...

9. Can he make the arrangements? — I wonder if...

10. Will they make reservations? — I wonder if...

Упражнение 4. В английском языке со многими глаголами используется предлог и «ing» — форма другого глагола. Научитесь использовать глагол „insist on" — «настаивать».

Образец: — Why is she going by train?

I don't know. She insisted on going by train.

1. Why is she going by train?

2. Why is she making all the arrangements herself?

3. Why is he going to call Moscow?

4. Why are they going to discuss this problem?

5. Why are they going to buy another computer?

6. Why is she going to drive?

Упражнение 5. Составьте диалоги, выразив несогласие с утверждениями. Приведите ваши аргументы.

Образец: The food in this restaurant in much better than hotel.

— I believe the food in this restaurant is much better than hotel.

— I don't agree with you. I like the hotel food better.

1. Life is more pleasant in Washington than in New York.

2. Going by train is boring.

3. The only way travel is to fly.

4. Most people prefer city life to country life.

5. A month is enough to get to know a country like America.

6. There's no need to travel when we have books, films and TV.

Упражнение 6. Составьте диалог, спросив своего собеседника о том, нравится ли ему перечисленное ниже, дав ему возмож­ность высказать свое мнение.

Books by Twain, Hemingway, Jack London;

The American films you have seen;

The sights of New York and Washington;

Different food;

The TV programs both of you have watched.

Упражнение 7.Перед вами семья Роджеров. Ответьте на предложенные вопросы.

Do you like the Rogers?

Do you like their son?

Do you like their dog?

Do you like Mrs. Roger's voice?

UNIT 12

The hotel

We took a cab from Union Station to the Ramada Inn. The hotel was within walking distance from the station but Rich had a very heavy suitcase. The cab had no meter. The cabbie said that fares were determined by taxi fare zones. Rich later explained that Washington was the exception, not the rule. In most cities, he said, cabs had meters.

At the hotel we checked in without any problems. The desk clerk confirmed my reservation for a double room. We filled out registration forms and got our key. The bellman took Richard's suitcase up. I wondered how much I should tip him. Rich said a one-dollar tip would be okay. Well, how was I doing? Rich said I was doing all right so far.

Our room was not a room but a suite. In fact, it was a whole apartment with a kitchenette, a refrigerator and even a bar. On my bedside table I found a Bible. Rich said there was one in every hotel room. Can you imagine that?

A few facts

After a light snack we went out for a walk. Richard told me a few things about Washington, D. C. These letters are always added to avoid confusion with the state of Washington. The state is very far from the capital, on the West Coast. "D. C." stands for District of Columbia. This special federal district doesn't belong to any of the fifty states. It is very small. So the metropolitan area spills over its boundaries into the neighboring states of Maryland and Virginia.

Rich said that Washington was unlike many other cities in its treatment of tourists. In what way? Most of its museums, galleries and monuments were free.

Quite naturally I tried to compare this city to New York. I noticed that there were no skyscrapers. The law prohibited building structures taller than the Capitol. There were very few people in the street and many more black people there than in New York. Richard said that most of the population was black. He also said that people went to bed very early in Washington. No, it was not like New York at all!

Dialogues

Richard and Victor are in Washington. They are in the hotel now.

— So we are in Washington, D. C.

— D. C? What does the D. C. stand for?

— District of Columbia. It's a special federal district.

— Is it part of the state of Washington?

— No, it doesn't belong to any of the fifty states. Washington State is very far from the capital.

— I see. I'd like know what the neighboring states are.

— The neighboring states are Maryland and Virginia.

— Oh, yes. I read about it in one of the magazines. But I don't remember how large the District is.

— It isn't very large. And the buildings aren't very tall.

— No skyscrapers?

— No. No structure is allowed to be taller than the Capitol.

— Ah, that's why our hotel isn't tall.

— How do you like it?

— It's great. The Ramada Inn is a first-class hotel.

— Well, it isn't really first class, but it's not bad.

— But I don't know anything about tipping yet.

— You have a tipping guide in the Amtrak timetable. It's a very useful thing to have, even for Americans.

— What's this guide for?

— Tips differ from place to place. Some places are very expensive and you give larger tips. Some are cheap and give smaller tips for services.

— I guess the tipping guide is really useful!

***

-I like Washington more than New York. -I want to visit the Smith­sonian Institution. -I don't want to stay here too long. -I can't attend the lecture in the afternoon. -I don't want to spend another day sightseeing. -I can't stand any more mu­seums.

-So do I. -I do too. -I don't either/ neither do I. -Neither can I. -I do. (А я хочу) -I can. (А я могу)

***

— I like Mr. Robertson. I think he's very intelligent and sin­cere (искренний) — I like his wife. I think she's very modest and friendly. — Have you seen their house? I like it - it's probably not very modern, but it looks okay. — I don't like Mr. Fisher. He doesn't seem sincere. Do you like him?

— Yes, I like him too. I think he's very nice. — Yes, I like her too. She's nice. — Yes, I like it too. You always feel welcome there. — No, I don't. I don't like insincere people either.

At a Hotel

Be sure not to miss the breakfast in an English hotel. If you are touring, you may not have to stop for lunch after a good English breakfast.

A. I wonder whether you have any vacancies for tonight.

В. Yes, I can offer you Room 24 on the first floor.¹

A. How much is it?

В. £27.50 a night excluding service.

A. Can I see it, please?

В. Certainly. Would you take a seat for a moment?

¹first floor: the floor above street level.

***

— Have you a single room two nights?

— Yes, but only on the top floor.

— What price is it?

— £34 with service and TV.

— Fair enough. Can you show me the room, please?

— Of course. Would you like to follow me?

***

— Can I book a double room from now until Friday?

— You can have Room 33, overlooking the sea.

— What's the price?

— £ 28.75 not counting the service.

— Can I have a look at it please?

— Yes, of course. Come this way.

***

— Have you got a twin bedded room for one night?

— I can let you have a room at the back.

— What does it cost?

— With a private bath, £31, service included.

— Can you show me something a little cheaper?

— Yes, of course. I won't keep you a moment.

Finding a Room

When inquiring about a room it is always a good idea to ask at the beginning whether laundry and heating are included in the price.

If you want to share a flat, look in the 'flats to let' column of an evening paper for advertisements like: 4th Girl shr. s/c Hampstead fit. 01-134 2343 evenings. This means that a fourth girl is required to share a self-contained flat in Hampstead, and that enquiries should be made by telephone in the evenings.

A. I believe you take in foreign students.

В. Yes, if you don't mind sharing.

A. How much is it?

B. £39 per week including heating.

A. Do you think I could have a look at it, please?

B. We're having it decorated at the moment. Will Friday do?¹

¹will Friday do?: will Friday be all right?

***

— I've been told you might have a vacant room.

— Yes, I've got a spare single.

— What are your terms?

— £37 for bed and breakfast.

— Could I have a look at the room, please?

— It's a bit awkward just now. Could you come tomorrow?

***

— A friend told me I might find some accommodation here.

— Yes, I'll have a room free after the weekend.

— What's the price of the room?

— £36 a week, but I can't do heating.

— Do you mind if I come in?

— Come in by all means, but it's in a terrible mess.

***

— I wonder if you can help me. I'm looking for a room.

— I have got a vacancy, yes.

— What are your terms?

— £40 a week excluding laundry.

— Would it be convenient to see the room?

— Can you call back later? We're right in the middle of lunch.

^Complaining

The English are reluctant to complain, and when they do so it is often in a somewhat apologetic manner. All the examples given here are rather strong.

A. I wish you wouldn't have your TV so loud.

В. Sorry! Were you trying to sleep?

A. Yes, and while I think of it - please ask when you borrow the iron.

В. I really ought to have known better. Sorry!

***

— Do you think you could keep the noise down a bit?

— Sorry! Have I been keeping you awake?

— Yes, and another thing - would you mind not using my toothpaste?

— I'm sorry. I thought you didn't mind.

***

— That radio's terribly loud. Could you turn it down a fraction?

— Sorry! Is it disturbing you?

— Yes, and something else - wouldn't it be an idea to buy your own soap?

— Sorry! I didn't realize you felt so strongly about it.