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Banking in Britain

 

1. Commercial banks offer commercial services to a wide range of customers. Customers can open current accounts and deposit accounts. A current account is very popular. It pays no interest but it has other advantages.

2. Firstly, it enables people to keep their money in a safe place. Secondly, it allows them to withdraw* it at any time. Thirdly, it provides them with a cheque-book so that they do not have to carry a lot of cash.

3. To open a current account it is necessary to see the branch manager. He has to decide whether the applicant is likely* to keep the account in credit. A current account holder* can only overdraw with the manager’s permission. The manager will therefore want to meet the applicant to get the necessary background information. For example, he will want to know the applicant’s occupation and his place of work. He will also probably want a reference from his/her employer. If, after the interview, the manager is satisfied with the applicant he will approve the application, arrange for the applicant to be given a cheque-book and arrange for a monthly statement* to be sent to him/her.

4. A deposit account is another popular kind of account. It has advantages over a current account. First of all, it is easier to open than a current account. There is no need to see the manager. A customer only has to fill in a form and then deposit the minimum amount of money required by the bank. The customer is then given a pass book which he must bring to the bank every time he wishes to withdraw or deposit money. The pass book is the customer’s record of the account*.

5. Secondly, a deposit account earns interest for the customer*. The bank invests the money that the customer pays in and, in return*, the bank pays the customer interest. The rate of interest in the UK is not fixed but it is usually between 5-10%.

6. However, a deposit account has certain disadvantages too. In the UK the maximum a customer can withdraw in one day varies from bank to bank. Another disadvantage is that the customer receives no cheque-book and therefore he cannot pay bills so easily.

 

Commentary

to withdraw money from the account – снимать деньги со счета

is likely – подходит

holder of the account – владелец счета

monthly statement – месячный отчет

customer’s record of the account – книга учета счета клиента

earns interest for the customer – приносит клиенту прибыль

in return – в свою очередь (в ответ)

 

 

Vocabulary

service – услуга

customer – покупатель, заказчик, клиент

account – счет

to pay – платить

to pay in – вносить на текущий счет

interest – проценты, выгода

advantage – преимущество

to enable – давать возможность

to provide – снабжать, обеспечивать

cash – наличные деньги

branch manager – заведующий отделением, филиалом

applicant – проситель, податель (заявления)

application – заявление, просьба, заявка

to overdraw – превысить свой кредит в банке

occupation – род занятий, профессия

reference – рекомендация

approve – одобрять, утверждать

arrange – принимать меры, подготавливать to fill in – заполнять (бланк, декларацию и т.д.)

to require – требовать(-ся)

to withdraw – снимать со счета

rate of interest – процентная ставка

bill – счет, расходы

to deliver – поставлять

to sign – подписывать

quality – качество

sample – образец

to ship – грузить, отгружать

enquiry – запрос

retailer – розничный торговец

to reduce – сокращать, снижать

Ответьте на следующие вопросы

1. What are the advantages of a current account?

2. What are the disadvantages of a current account?

3. What is necessary to do to open a current account?

4. What information on the current account holder does the manager need?

5. What are the advantages of a deposit account?

6. What are the disadvantages of a deposit account?

 

Выполните один из вариантов контрольного задания (по указанию преподавателя)

 

 

ВАРИАНТ № 1

1. Перепишите следующие предложения, определите в каждом из них видо-временную форму и залог глагола-сказуемого (см. образец). Переведите предложения на русский язык.

 

1. The book is written in English.

2. Mr. Brown is speaking to the manager.

3. We have discussed the terms of delivery with the director.

4. The contract has just been signed.

5. He will come to see us tomorrow.

6. She was working at this time yesterday.

7. I was told they had settled the matter.

8. We had received the catalogues by 5 o’clock yesterday.

 

II. Перепишите следующие предложения; найдите Present Participle (Participle I). Определите, чем оно является в данном предложении

а) определением

б) частью определительного причастного оборота

в) частью обстоятельственного причастного оборота

г) частью сказуемого во временах Continuous

 

1. He sat at his desk looking through catalogues.

2. We shall contact the firm, advertising the latest model of this machine.

3. He is reading a telex.

4. The specialists analysed the growing demand for this kind of goods.

 

III. Перепишите следующие предложения; найдите Past Participle (Participle II). Определите, чем оно является в данном предложении

а) определением

б) частью определительного причастного оборота

в) частью сказуемого в страдательном залоге

г) обстоятельством

 

1. This is an improved model of engine.

2. The goods offered by the firm are of high quality.

3. The required samples will be sent tomorrow.

4. When delivered the goods must be examined.

 

IY. Перепишите следующие предложения, подчеркните в каждом из них глаголы to be или to have в значении долженствования. Предложения переведите.

 

1. We are to ship the goods in time.

2. I am to go on business.

3. He has to explane the situation.

4. They had to wait for a long time.

 

Y. Перепишите предложения, заполните пропуски словами much, many, little, few

- Have you … English books at home?

- No, I haven’t. I have … books.

- Do you read ….

- No, I don’t. I have … work to do. I read very … now.

 

YI. Перепишите и письменно переведите заголовок и 1, 2 и 3 абзацы текста Banking in Britain.

YII. Задайте общий и специальные вопросы к первому предложению 1 абзаца текста (5 вопросов).

 

 

ВАРИАНТ № 2

 

I. Перепишите следующие предложения, определите в каждом из них видо-временную форму и залог глагола-сказуемого (см. образец). Переведите предложения на русский язык.

 

1. The goods will be shipped on Wednesday.

2. Our partners have studied the contract terms.

3. The enquiry has been sent to the firm.

4. Mr. Green is meeting customers.

5. We shall translate all the letters tomorrow.

6. They had finished the talks when I came up to them.

7. We were discussing this question at 5 o’clock yesterday.

8. I was told they had signed the contract.

 

II. Перепишите следующие предложения; найдите Present Participle (Participle I). Определите, чем оно является в данном предложении

а) определением

б) частью определительного причастного оборота

в) частью обстоятельственного причастного оборота

г) частью сказуемого во временах Continuous

 

1. The newspaper is the most important advertising medium for the majority of retailers.

2. They crowded near the stand talking loudly.

3. We have two seats for the plane leaving for London tomorrow morning.

4. He is speaking to the secretary.

 

III. Перепишите следующие предложения; найдите Past Participle (Participle II). Определите, чем оно является в данном предложении

а) определением

б) частью определительного причастного оборота

в) частью сказуемого в страдательном залоге

г) обстоятельством

 

1. We are satisfied with the transaction concluded between our firms.

2. The exhibition held in Sokolniki park was a great success.

3. When received the letter must be translated.

4. I saw a well-decorated shop-window.

 

IY. Перепишите следующие предложения, подчеркните в каждом из них глаголы to be или to have в значении долженствования. Предложения переведите.

 

1. You are to fill in the form.

2. They have to reduce the price.

3. We have to discuss the problem.

4. He is to send the price-lists.

 

Y. Перепишите предложения, заполните пропуски словами much, many, little, few

- Do you watch TV …?

- No, I don’t. I watch TV … now. I have … control works to do.

- Oh, they are difficult. … students have done all the works.

 

YI. Перепишите и письменно переведите заголовок и 4, 5 и 6 абзацы текста.

Banking in Britain.

 

 

YII. Задайте общий и специальные вопросы к первому предложению 1 абзаца текста (5 вопросов).

УСТНЫЕ ТЕМЫ

1. Прочтите и переведите следующий текст.

GREAT BRITAIN

Great Britain is situated on the British Isles. It consists of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, and is one thirteenth of the size of Europe. The British Isles lie to the North-West from the coast of Europe. The total area of Great Britain is over 244.000 square kilometres. Its population is about 55 million.

The country is washed by the Atlantic Ocean, the North Sea and the Irish Sea. There are many rivers in Great Britain. The longest river in England is the Severn, and the deepest is the Thames, on which the capital of Great Britain, London, stands. Almost all mountains in Great Britain are in the North and West. They are not high. North-West England is also famous for its beautiful lakes.

Great Britain is a parliamentary monarchy. The power of the Queen is limited by the Parliament, which consists of the two Houses- the House of Commons and the House of Lords. The Prime Minister is usually the head of the party in power. There are the following parties there: the Conservative Party, the Labour Party the Liberal Party.

Great Britain is a highly developed industrial country. It exports machinery, vessels, motors and other goods. There are a lot of factories and mines there. The textile industry is also highly developed and a lot of British textiles are exported. At the same time Great Britain imports some food products and raw materials from many countries of the world.

 

 

2. Проработайте следующие вопросы и ответы:

 

Questions and answers

1. Do you know the full name of Great Britain?

-Yes, I do. It is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

2. What is the Queen`s name? – Her name is Elizabeth.

3. Which party is now in power in Great Britain? – The Conservative Party.

4. Who is the Prime Minister now? –John Major is.

5. Why do tourists like to visit Great Britain?

-It is a very beautiful country. They say that “England is green throughout”. Englishmen like their parks and gardens trees best of all. The art of gardening has a very old tradition in England.

 

 

3. Выпишите новые слова и выражения и выучите их.

 

New words and expressions:

 

to be situated быть расположенным, располагаться

to consist состоять

total area общая площадь

to be washed омываться

to be famous быть знаменитым

to be limited быть ограниченным

to be in power быть у власти

highly developed высокоразвитый

food products продукты питания

raw material сырье

 

 

4. Дайте ответы на следующие вопросы:

 

1.Where is Great Britain situated?

2.What parts does Great Britain consist of?

3.What is the total area of Great Britain?

4.What is its population?

5.Are there many rivers in Great Britain?

6.What is the longest river in Great Britain?

7.What is the deepest river in Great Britain?

8.Are there many high mountains in Great Britain?

9.What is Great Britain as a political system?

10.What are the two Houses of the British Parliament?

11.Who is usually the head of the Government?

12.What political parties are there in Great Britain?

13.Great Britain is a highly developed country, isn`t it?

14.What does Great Britain export?

15.What does Great Britain import?

 

 

5. Прочтите и выучите следующий диалог.

- -Today perhaps you would kindly tell us something about North England and England`s most important industrial areas.

- Well, the centres of English Industry lie in the Midlands around Bimingham and Sheffield, Manchester and Newcastle.

- The area round Bimingham is called Black country, isn`t it?

- Yes, it is. Bimingham is the centre of the metal industry.

- What is produced there?

- All sorts of tools, screws, bicycles, motorcycles and radio sets are manufactured there.

- And Sheffield is famous for its cutlery – knives аnd scissors are made there.

 

 

perhaps возможно

important важный, значительный

industrial промышленный

area район, зона

to produce, to manufacture производить

tool инструмент

screw винт, болт

bicycle велосипед

cutlery ножевой товар

knife нож

scissors ножницы

 

 

1. Прочтите и переведите текст.

LONDON.

London is the capital of Great Britain. It is situated on the river Thames. The Thames is rather a deep river, so all kinds of ships can come into London port. Here you can see ships of different nations.

London is one of the biggest cities of the world. Its population is more than 11 million people. London is divided into three main parts: the City, the West End and the East End. The city is the heart of the business and financial life of the country. The West End is the part where rich people live. The main streets and squares, historical monuments and beautiful parks are in the West End. Theatres, clubs, museums, restaurants, shops and hotels are situated there. The East End is the part of London where poor people, workers and dockers live.

Whitehall is the political centre. The Houses of Parliament - the seat of the British Government- are situated here. There one can see a famous Clock Tower- Big Ben, the symbol of London. Big Ben is really the bell

Which strikes the hour. Besides Big Ben there are four little bells which strike before Big Ben.

There are many other places of interest in London: the Highgate Cemetery where many famous people were buried, Buckingham Palace- the residence of the Queen, Trafalgar Square with a tall Nelson Column in it, Saint Paul`s Cathedral, and of course, the British Museum.

Not far from the Houses of Parliament there is Westminster Abbey. It is a fine old building founded in 1409. Many great Englishmen such as Darwin and Dickens are buried there.

2. Проработайте следующие вопросы и ответы.

 

Questions and answers.

 

1.What do you know about the Tower of London?

- The Tower of London is the symbol of London. It was built in the 11^th century. It served as a palace and a prison. Now there is a museum there.

2. Where does Prime-Minister live?

- His residence is in Downing Street, 10. The British Cabinet meets also in Downing Street.

3. Are there any sights in other parts of Great Britain?

- Yes, there are lots of them. Let`s take Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. There lived and worked many famous people: Robert Burns, the great Scottish poet, Walter Scott, the father of historical novel, Robert Louis Stevenson, the famous English writer. There are memorials to these people in Edinburgh.

 

 

3. Выпишите новые слова и выражения и выучите их.

 

New words and expressions:

 

capital столица

rather довольно-таки

different разный, различный

population население

to be divided быть разделенным

to be situated быть расположенным

symbol символ

place of interest достопримечательность

to be buried быть похороненным

famous известный

to be founded быть основанным

 

4. Дайте ответы на следующие вопросы:

 

1. What is the capital of Great Britain?

2. Where is London situated?

3. What ships can one see in London port?

4. London is one of the biggest cities of the world, isn`t it?

5. What is its population?

6. What are the three main parts of London?

7. What is the City of London?

8. What can one find in the West End?

9. Where do the poor of London live?

10. What is Whitehall?

11. Where is the seat of the British Government?

12. What can you say about Big Ben?

13. What is the Queen`s residence?

14. Where does Prime-Minister live?

15. What places of interest of London do you know?

 

 

5. Прочтите и выучите следующий диалог.

- Is it possible to see anything of London in one or two days?

- Well, yes, of course, you should start…

- What do you think I ought to see first?

- If you are interested in historical places you should go to Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, St. Paul`s Cathedral and the Tower. Do you like Art Galleries?

- Rather.

- Then why not to go to the National Gallery?

- Is it far from here?

- Not very. But if you hurry take a taxi. In a few minutes you will be there.

- Thank you very much.

- You are welcome.

 

to be possible быть возможным

ought to следует

to be interested интересоваться

rather довольно-таки

to hurry спешить

 

1. Прочтите и переведите текст.

 

THE NATURE OF GREAT BRITAIN.

 

Great Britain is situated on islands. It is washed by seas from all sides.That` why the climate and the nature of Great Britain is very specific. As for the climate of the British Isles, it is not very cold in winter and never very hot in summer. There is no ice on the lakes and rivers in winter. It rains very often in all seasons. The weather changes very often. Besides, Britain is famous for its fogs. Sometimes fogs are so thick, that it is impossible to see anything within 2 or 3 metres.

The nature of the British Isles is picturesque. There are many rivers and very beautiful lakes, but there are no great forests in the British Isles. The mountains there are not very high, but very beautiful. The most picturesque part of the country is Highlands in the North Scotland. This is a region of mountains and rivers, small towns and villages. In Wales there are also many beautiful mountains and valleys. Here you can see a lot of sheep and not many people. The highest mountain in Wales is Snowdown.

Every one who comes to England says that it looks like one great beautiful park. The Englishmen like their country and take care of it. They are very fond of hedges. They prefer hedges to ordinary fences. The hedges are very beautiful in different seasons.

 

 

2. Проработайте следующие вопросы и ответы.

 

Questions and answers.

 

1. How do Englishmen prefer to spend their holidays?

-By the sea, of course. There are a lot of small comfortable hotels and nice beaches at the seaside.

2. Are there many parks in Great Britain?

-Yes, there are lots of them. Englishmen like to spend their days off in parks. By the way, they may walk, play and even lie on the lawns there.

 

 

3. Выпишите из текста и выучите новые слова и выражения.

 

New words and expressions

 

to be situated располагаться

season время года

fog туман

picturesque живописный

forest лес

mountain гора

village деревня

to take care заботиться

hedge живая изгородь

to be fond of увлекаться чем-либо

 

4. Дайте ответы на следующие вопросы:

 

1. Where is Great Britain situated?

2. It is washed by seas from all sides, isn`t it?

3. Is it very cold in winter? Is it very hot in summer?

4. Does it rain very often in England?

5. What is Britain famous for?

6. Are there many rivers and beautiful lakes in the British Isles?

7. What is the most picturesque part of the country?

8. Are there many beautiful mountains and valleys in Wales?

9. What is the highest mountain in Wales?

10. What are the Englishmen fond of?

11. What is allowed to do in the English parks?

 

 

5. Прочтите и выучите следующий диалог.

 

- It`s a nice day today, isn`t it?

- Absolutely lovely. Much warmer than yesterday, I believe. Have you read the weather forecast for today by the way?

- Yes, I have. It says that the early morning mist is to clear up before noon and the rest of the day will be bright and sunny.

- Good, and what is the outlook for tomorrow?

- It says there will be little change, so I believe we may have a few fine days after all.

- Splendid! A fine week-end is just what we all need, don`t we?

- Oh, yes, quite true.

 

weather forecast прогноз погоды

by the way кстати, между прочим

mist дымка

to be to дожен

to clear up проясниться

rest of остальной

outlook прогноз, перспектива

after all в конце концов

splendid великолепно

1.Прочтите и переведите следующий текст.

 

MOSCOW.

 

Moscow is the capital of Russia. It is a main political, economic and cultural centre of our country. Moscow is situated on the Moskva river. It was founded more than 800 years ago by Yuri Dolgoruki. Woscow is the largest city in Russia and one of the largest cities in the world. More than 8 million people live there. Every day about one million people come to Moscow from all over Russia and other countries.

Moscow is the seat of our Government. President of Russia lives and works there. The heart of Moscow is Red Square. The Moscow Kremlin and St. Basil`s Cathedral are the most beautiful masterpieces of Russian architecture.

For heroism of the working people of our capital during the Great Patriotic War Moscow was awarded the title of Hero-City.

Moscow is the port of five seas. Four airports connect Moscow with other parts of our country and many other countries. There are 9 railway stations in Moscow.

Traffic in Moscow is very heavy. There are the underground, buses, trolley-buses, trams and taxes in Moscow. There are many plants and factories in Moscow that produce machinery, motor cars, transformers, motors, TV sets, watches and other goods. Moscow is very beautiful. There are many green parks, large squares and wide streets there. There are lots of museums, theatres, cinemas and exhibitions in Moscow. Moscow is a city of students. The Academy of Sciences of Russia is also in Moscow.

 

 

2. Проработайте вопросы и ответы.

 

Questions and answers.

 

1. Have you ever been to Moscow?

-Yes, I have been to Moscow. I liked it.

2. What Moscow theatres do you know?

-There are many theatres there. The Bolshoi and Moscow Art theatres are famous all over the world. The Maly Theatre is also well-known. Besides there are such theatres as the Sovremennik, the Taganka, the Music theatre, the Satire Theatre and many others.

3. Выпишите из текста новые слова и выражения и выучите их.

 

New words and expressions.

 

сapital столица

main основной, главный

to be situated быть расположенным, располагаться

to be founded быть основанным

seat зд. место нахождения

government правительство

to be awarded быть награжденным

to connect связывать

traffic движение транспорта

goods товары

 

4. Дайте ответы на следующие вопросы.

 

1. What is the capital of Russia?

2. Where is Moscow situated?

3. When was Moscow founded?

4. What is the population of Moscow?

5. What is the heart of Moscow?

6. Why was Moscow awarded the title of Hero-City?

7. How many airports are there in Moscow?

8. How many railway-stations are there in Moscow?

9. There are many plants and factories in Moscow, aren`t there

10. Are there many museums, theatres, cinemas and exhibitions in Moscow?

 

 

5. Прочтите и выучите следующий диалог.

 

At the Hotel.

- Good morning. Could I have a single room with a telephone, bathroom and television?

- Have you made any reservation?

- No, I`ve just come from London.

- I can offer you an inside room on the twelfth floor.

- Are there all modern conveniences there?

- Sure. All rooms have modern conveniences: bath, telephone, colour TV.

- How much does it cost?

- 70 dollars including breakfast.

- O`K. I`ll take it.

- Here is the registration form. Please, fill it in.

- All right.

a single room одноместный номер

to make a reservation делать предварительный заказ

to offer предлагать

modern conveniences современные удобства

to cost стоить

including включая

registration form формуляр, бланк регистрации

 

 

1. Прочтите и переведите следующий текст.

 

FOREIGN LANGUAGES IN THE LIFE OF A MODERN MAN.

 

The great German poet Goethe once said, " He, who knows no foreign language, does not know his own one ". Learning foreign language is especially important nowadays. Some people learn languages because they need them in their work, others travel abroad, for the third studying languages is a hobby.

Every year thousands of people from Russia go to different countries as tourists or to work. They can`t go without knowing the language of the country they are going to. A modern specialist cannot work with an imported instrument or a machine if he is not able to read the instruction how to do that.

A scientist, a historian, a diplomat are, as a rule, polyglots, because they need foreign languages in their work. Stewardesses, pilots, air traffic control officers must learn English because it is the language of international communication. And how can a shopgirl or a cashier in a big department store understand a foreigner, if she doesn`t know a foreign language?

Some years ago a terrible earthquake occurred in Armenia. Several rescue brigades from different countries came to help the victims of this catastrophe. One of the most serious problems they came across was that practically nobody there could understand them. Very few people there knew English, German or some other language.

So a modern and a cultured person must learn foreign languages.

 

 

2. Проработайте следующие вопросы и ответы.

 

Questions and answers.

 

1. Whom do we call polyglots?

-They are the people who know more than one foreign language.

2. Why do you learn English?

-It is the language of international communication. It`s a very nice language. I shall need it in my future work.

3. What is your future profession?

-I would like to be a book-keeper (an accountant, a shopgirl, a manager, etc.).

 

3. Выпишите новые слова и выражения и выучите их.

 

 

New words and expressions.

 

foreign иностранный

especially особенно

to travel путешествовать

modern современный

as a rule как правило

air traffic control officer диспетчер авиалиний

shopgirl продавец

cashier кассир

department store универмаг

earthquake землетрясени е

to occur происходить, случаться

rescue brigade спасательная команда

victim жертва

to come across сталкиваться

 

4. Дайте ответы на следующие вопросы.

 

1. Learning foreign languages is especially important today, isn`t it?

2. Why do people learn foreign languages?

3. Whom do we call polyglots?

4. What is the language of international communication?

5. Representatives of what professions need the knowledge of foreign language in their work?

6. Who came to help the victims of the earthquake in Armenia some years ago?

7. What problem did they come across?

8. A modern and a cultural person must know a foreign language, doesn`t he?

 

 

5. Прочтите и выучите следующий диалог.

 

- Why do people learn foreign languages?

- Some learn for pleasure, some need them for their job.

- And what about you?

- I`d like to know English because it is an international language.

- What does it mean?

- All business talks and correspondence are made in English.

- What are you, by the way?

- I am a manager and I lack for my English greatly.

- So you should work hard to master it.

- By all means. I work at my English not less than 2 hours a day.

- I hope learning English will do you a lot of good.

 

to learn учить, изучать

foreign иностранный

pleasure удовольствие

international международный

to mean значить, означать

business talks переговоры

correspondence переписка

to lack испытывать недостаток

should следует

to master овладеть

to do good приносить пользу

 

 

1. Прочтите и переведите следующий текст.

 

About myself.

 

Let me introduce myself. My full name is Andrei Andreevich Ivanov. I was born on April, 7, 1975 in Kazan. I live in Pushkin street in a three-room flat. I am not married yet, so I live with my mother, father and sister.

My father is 48 years old. He is an engineer. He works in an office of a big company. He is always busy. He has very little free time. He likes his job and there are chances of promotion.

My mother is a teacher of music. She works a lot. She does her house-work and I always help her. My sister is 23. She is a post-graduate student of the Economic Faculty. I work in an office of a joint venture and I study at the Kazan Institute of Moscow State University of Commerce. I study by correspondence.

My day begins early. I usually get up at 6.70. I do my morning exercises, wash and comb my hair. Then I have breakfast. For breakfast I usually have toasted bread, fried eggs, corn flakes, tea or coffee and some jam.

At ten to eight I leave for my work. My working hours are from 9 till 6 o`clock. My duties at work are to answer the telephone calls and fax messages, to type at the computer, to arrange meetings and so on. I come home at about 7. I have supper, watch TV, read or study English. I need it for my work, so I must work hard.

 

2. Проработайте следующие вопросы и ответы.

 

Questions and answers.

 

1. Do you have a lunch break?

- Of course, I do. I have it from 1 to 2 in the afternoon.

2. Do you spend much time together with your family?

-Not much. When I was younger we used to go out together, but now I have my close friends and in my free time I try to visit them.

3. Do you have any hobby?

- Yes I do. My hobby is reading books and newspapers and watching TV.

 

 

3. Выпишите новые слова и выучите их.

 

New words and expressions

 

to introduce представлять

to be born родиться

to be married быть женатым, быть замужем

to be busy быть занятым

chance возможность

promotion продвижение по службе

post-graduate student студент-аспирант

joint venture совместное предприятие

to study by correspondence учиться заочно

toasted bread тост, поджаренный хлеб

to arrange устанавливать, назначать,организовывать

to work hard усердно работать

 

4. Дайте ответы на следующие вопросы.

 

1. What is your name?

2. Where were you born?

3. When were you born?

4. Are you married?

5. What is your father?

6. Is he a busy man?

7. What is your mother?

8. How old is your sister?

9. Does she work or does she study?

10. When do you usually get up?

11. What do you do before breakfast?

12. What do have for breakfast?

13. What are your working hours?

14. What are your duties at work?

15. What do you do in the evening?

 

 

5. Прочтите и выучите следующий диалог.

 

- Excuse me, may I ask your name?

- My name is Alsu. And what is your name?

- My name`s Oleg. Nice to meet you, Alsu.

- I`m glad to meet you, too. How old are you?

- I am 20. And what about you?

- I am 20, too.

- Where are you from?

- I am from Buinsk. And you?

- I live in Kazan. Are you a student, Alsu?

- Yes, I study at the correspondence department of the Institute of Commerce. And what do you do?

- I am in business. By the way, are you married?

- No, I am not married yet. I live with my family.

- Is your family large?

- No, it is not. I`ve got a father, a mother and a little brother. They live in Buinsk. And I`ve got an aunt in Kazan.

- May I call you tonight?

- Yes, you may. My telephone number is 367736.

- Thank you. Excuse me, I must go. I`m not saying "good-bye".

- See you later.

 

 

may иметь разрешение на что-то

may I…? могу я …?

nice to meet you приятно п ознакомиться

what about you? как насчет тебя?

what do you do? чем ты занимаешься?

to be in business я занимаюсь бизнесом, коммерцией

by the way кстати, между прочим

to call, to phone звонить

tonight сегодня вечером

see you later увидимся позже, пока.

1. Прочтите и переведите следующий текст.

 

Kazan.

 

Kazan is the capital of Tatarstan. It was founded in the 11 century. Old constructions stand side by side with modern buildings.

It is a fast growiug city with new dwelling zones and multi-storey buildings. The population of Kazan is over 1 mln. people. Most of them live in comfortable flats.

There are many parks and gardens in Karan, the best of them is the Gorky Recreation Park.

In the parks, gardens and squares there are monuments to the famous people of our country.

There are 8 stadiums, many sports clubs and swimming-pools here.

The traffic in Kazan is rather heavy. Various means of transport carry passengers to all districts of the town. The Airport, the Riverport and the Rails Station are interconnected by tram, bus and trolley-bus lines.

Kazan is a big educational and cu1tural centre. It has many Universities such as Aviation, Pedagogical, Medical' Chemical-Technological, Veterinary, the Institute of Constructional Engineering, of Energetics, Academy of Arts, the Conservatoire. It also has many professional and technical schools and more than twenty research institutes.

There are also five theatres, a lot of libraries, several museums and many cinemas and clubs in it.

Kazan is a big industrial centre as well. The products of our plants and factories are delivered to different parts of our country and exported to many foreign states.

In general, Kazan is becoming more and more beautiful from year to year.

 

 

2. Проработайте следующие вопросы и ответы.

 

Questions and answers.

 

- Where does the Tatarstan Government sit?

- The seat of the Tatarstan Government is the Kremlin.

- Who is the president of Tatarstan?

- Mintimer Sharipovich Shaimiev is.

 

3. Выпишите новые слова и выучите их.

 

New words and expressions.

 

capital столица

to be founded быть основанным

century век, столетие

to dwell жить, пребывать

multistory многоэтажный

population население

comfortable удобный

square площадь

monument памятник

famous известный, знаменитый

stadium стадион

traffic уличное движение

heavy тяжелый (зд. сильный)

various различный

means средство, средства

carry носить, (зд. возить)

passenger пассажир

to interconnect связывать между собой

education образование

research исследовательский

state государство

to be delivered доставляться куда-либо

 

 

4. Дайте ответы на следующие вопросы.

 

1. 1.What is the capital of Tatarstan?

2. Where is Kazan situated?

3. When was Kazan founded?

4. What is the population of Kazan?

5. Are there many parks and gardens in Kazan?

6. There are many monuments to famous people in Kazan, aren`t there?

7. Is Kazan a big educational centre?

8. What educational establishments in Kazan do you know?

9. The traffic is very heavy in Kazan, isn`t it?

10. Are there many industrial enterprises in Kazan?

 

 

5. Прочтите и выучите следующий диалог.

 

Shopping.

 

- May I help you?

- Yes, I am looking for a blouse.

- What`s your size?

- I wear size 12.

- What colour do you want?

- I need something bright.

- Look at this blouse! It looks nice. Would you try it on.? The fitting-room is over there.

- Thank you. I think the blouse is all right. I`ll take it. Can I pay by cash?

- Certainly, the cash-desk is to your left.

 

 

to look for искать

size размер

colour цвет

to pay by cash платить наличными

to try on примерять

fitting-room примерочная