Conversations:

Прочтите диалоги и расскажите, что вы узнали о городе из бесед.

Dialogue 1.

A: Excuse me, could you tell me the way to the Opera and Ballet Theatre?

B: Certainly, sir, go 2 blocks straight ahead and you will see a large building made of marble and beautifully decorated.

A: Shall I take a bus? Is there any bus-route there?

B: No, sir. It won’t be necessary. The Opera and Ballet Theatre is not far from here. It will take you just about 7 minutes to get there on foot. are you a stranger here?

A: Yes, certainly. I have just arrived to the city. It is my business trip here. I’ve heard so many nice things about this wonderful theatre and its dancers. I am looking forward to attending one of the performances.

B: It is really worth doing! I wish you good luck. Bye-bye!

Dialogue 2.

A: I’ve heard your city is a big industrial center. Am I right?

B: Yes, you are quite right. Today Krasnoyarsk is a big industrial center. During the Great Patriotic War 35 plants were evacuated here from the central regions of Russia.

A: What are their names? Are they still located in Krasnoyarsk?

B: They are –Sibstal, Sibtyazhmash etc., and they are still located in our city.

A: Do your plants produce any agricultural machines?

B: Yes, certainly. We have Krasnoyarsk Combine harvester plant. It’s history goes back to 1945 when the first harvester was produced by “Kommunar” plant. Our plant is competitive on the Russia market of agricultural machines.

A: What about other kinds of production?

B: Krasnoyarsk plants produce heavy machines, aluminum, refrigerators, synthetic materials and so on. We have a lot of foreign partners and we successfully cooperate with them.

A: Glad to hear it.

Dialogue 3.

A: Excuse me, could you tell me the way to Krasnoyarsk State Agrarian University?

B: Certainly, sir. Do you see a large five-storey building over there?

A: Yes, I do.

B: Go straight ahead to that building and then turn to the right. Krasnoyarsk State Agrarian University is the third building on the right-hand side.

A: Thank you very much. But it is rather far from here. Does any bus or trolley-bus go there? I am short of time.

B: Yes, certainly. You may use any bus or trolley-bus. Get on here and get off at the next stop. It will take you just 3 minutes as it is rather late now. At rush hours all the streets are overcrowded and it takes much more to get there by bus.

A: Thank you. You have been most helpful.

Exercise 5. Прочтите диалоги еще раз и представьтесь своему партнеру от имени одного из участников бесед.

Exercise 6. Заполните пропущенные места в диалогах возможными ответами.

Dialogue 1.

A: Excuse me, could you tell me the way to…

B: Certainly, sir, go …

A: Shall I take a … to get there?

B: … …. …. . It is (not) far from here. It will take you … .

A: Thank you very much.

Dialogue 2.

A: I’ve heard your city is … .Am I right?

B: Yes, you are quite right. Today it is…

A: Are there many … in your city? What are their names?

B: These are… . They are famous all over Russia. You may visit … on the right bank and … on the left bank.

A: It is so interesting! Thank you very much.

Dialogue 3.

A: Excuse me, could you tell me the way to…

B: Certainly, … . Do you see … over there?

A: Yes, I do.

B: Go …and then ….

A: Thank you very much. Does any … go there? I am …

B: Yes, certainly. You may … It will take you …

A: Thank you. You have been…

Exercise 7. Побеседуйте со своим деловым партнером о своем городе, используя материал Unit 5.

Exercise 8. Напишите письмо своему деловому партнеру из зарубежной компании и объясните как добраться до вашего офиса из аэропорта.

Exercise 9. Представьте, что вы работаете в туристическом агентстве менеджером по рекламе. Дайте рекламное объявление в журнал, чтобы привлечь туристов в ваш город. Не забудьте указать адрес, телефон и факс вашего агентства (Не более 50 слов).

Exercise 10. Задание для самостоятельной работы.

Выберите из предложенных вариантов правильный и запишите его следующим образом: 1А или 3С.