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Give me that wallet, it’s mine1. How do you know? — Well, it’s not yours2, and there are ten pounds inside3 it. He borrows my things, but he isn’t pleased4 when 1 borrow his5. These people are all friends of hers6. They want to come to the party. What, all of them? — Well, perhaps … Читать далее

An unwelcome1 conversation Excuse me2, may I sit down? Please do. — Thanks very much. Ah that’s better! My name’s Brian Sellers. Oh, very interesting. Yes, I work in London. Do you work in London too? Yes, I do. Have a cigarette. No, thank you. This is a non-smoking compartment. Oh, do you mind3 if … Читать далее

A slight misunderstanding Fortunately, there was a can of petrol in the boot. David put* that into the tank and they drove* on to a service station1. Fill her up, said David, and you had better check the oil. Why don’t we go and have a cup of coffee? said Joan. Okay, fine. When he’s … Читать далее

At the Pub (David and Pete are playing darts.) I’m good, Pete, but I think you’re better1. No, that’s not true. Oh, sixty! Perhaps you’re right. Hey, look, you’re closer2 than3 me. — Yes, but I’m short-sighted4. That’s no excuse. You can see from here — Yes, but not very well. Anyway5, I don’t always … Читать далее

London London is larger than Paris but smaller than New York. There are more than eight million1 inhabitants2 in Greater London3, More than the populations of Scotland and Wales together. Inner London is smaller. Here you find the «West End» with its theatres And the City4, which5 is the financial centre of England. It is … Читать далее

David’s parents spent* a traditional English Sunday: They got* up early and went* to church. When they came* back, Mrs Wilson put* the joint in the oven While1 Mr Wilson took* the Sunday paper and sat down to read*. Just before lunch, he poured two glasses of sherry and they both drank*. Mrs Wilson served … Читать далее

At the Wilson’s Oxford looked very beautiful that morning. It is not for nothing1 that it is called «The City of Spires». They drove* through the centre and soon arrived at the quiet street where David’s parents lived. David’s father greeted2 them at the door. «- Hello, you look well. Come* in! Did you have … Читать далее

This is our hundredth lesson. If you have spent* an average of half an hour, revision included, On each of the preceding ones, it makes* a total1 of nearly fifty hours. Are you pleased with the result of your work? Obviously, you do not know* by heart2 every word and every3 expression we have seen: … Читать далее

After an hour’s walking and an hour’s culture, I felt* hungry. I looked in vain for an English restaurant but there wasn’t one in sight1. I could have eaten* pizza, crepes, hamburgers, but no English food. So I went into a pub and had a pint of beer and a sandwich. Then I continued my … Читать далее

1. Замените неопределенный артикль на определенный там, где это необходимо. Billy wants to play a guitar but there is only a piano in his flat. (Билли хочет играть на гитаре, но в его квартире стоит лишь фортепиано.) She lives near a big forest. Every day she walks in a forest. (Она живет возле большого леса. … Читать далее

Revisions and Notes Повторение и объяснения Как обычно, возвращаемся к объяснениям из уроков 127-132. Вспомните выясненную там лексику. Если вы о чем-то забыли, вернитесь снова к данному уроку. Повторяйте его, читая вслух. Вспомним глагол To keep, kept, kept — держать, удерживать. Please keep it, it is a present — Оставь это себе [задержи у себя], … Читать далее

Arrival in London On the train, I managed1 to relax a little and look at the countryside. It’s true2 what they say3, England is beautiful and green, even in the rain. I started reading* my guidebook and Looking for addresses of hotels and «Bed and Breakfasts». The door of my compartment suddenly opened and a … Читать далее

Learn this lesson as usual, then answer the following questions with the help of the preceding lesson. How much did David have to pay* the doctor when he was ill? What does National Health Service mean*? How is the National Health Service financed? Whose1 responsibility is the weekly contribution? Who has to make* National Insurance … Читать далее

1. Перепишите предложения, поставив непрямое дополнение после глагола и опустив предлоги to и for. Н-р: Give that ashtray to me, please. – Give me that ashtray, please. (Подай мне ту пепельницу, пожалуйста.) Send the food to those homeless. Did you pay the money to Sarah? Have you found a chair for my grandmother? Could you … Читать далее

1. Выберите в скобках правильный вариант наречия образа действия. He is always dancing waltz so… (passionate/passionately). (Он всегда танцует вальс так страстно.) David usually drives… (fast/fastly) but… (safe/safely). (Дэвид обычно водит машину быстро, но безопасно.) Your sister speaks Italian… (fluent/fluently) and… (good/well). (Твоя сестра говорит по-итальянски бегло и хорошо.) My son studies very… (hard/hardly) and… … Читать далее

Revisions and Notes Повторение и объяснения Прочитайте еще раз объяснения к урокам 64-69. Как и все предыдущие, они не являются сложными, но пополняют наш словарный запас. Попробуйте запомнить: For — в течение, в продолжение, на протяжении; During — во время, в течение, в продолжение. Не was ill for a week — Он болел в течение … Читать далее

Revisions and Notes Повторение и объяснения Как обычно мы возвращаемся к объяснениям из уроков 113-118. Просмотрите их еще раз и проверьте, помните ли вы большинство из приведенных там слов. Просмотрите также неправильные глаголы, которые даются в конце учебника. Прочитайте их и определите, сколько неправильных форм вы уже помните. Давайте вернемся еще раз к конструкции Should, … Читать далее

Signs and notices Way in (Entrance) — Way out (Exit) — No admittance — Private — Admission free — Enquiries. No smoking — Spitting prohibited1 — Do not lean out of the window. Public conveniences — Gents — Ladies — House full. The Management is not responsible for loss or damage to guests’ property. Early … Читать далее

David and Joan are going to the Marsden’s for dinner1. They arrive at seven thirty and Mr Marsden opens the door and invites them in. Come into the sitting-room and sit down. What will2 you have to drink? A whisky3 for me. — Joan, what will you have? A sherry, if I may. Dry4, please. … Читать далее