Read and translate the text into Russian.

New York is the largest city in the USA and the biggest seaport. It is the business centre of the United States. New York is situated in the mouth of the Hudson river. In comparison with such ancient historical cities as, say, Rome, London, Moscow or Paris, New York is quite young. It was founded in 1613 by Dutch settlers.

There are five districts in the city: Manhattan, the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn and Richmond. Manhattan is the central and the oldest part of the city. It is the district of business and finance. It is here in Wall Street that many business offices, banks and the world famous New York stock exchange are situated. The New York stock exchange dominates business life of many countries.

The total area of New York is 365 square miles or 900 square kilometres. Its population together with the population of its suburbs amounts to 16 million people. Among the inhabitants of New York one can meet people of almost all nationalities. They settled here during the immigration in the 19th and at the beginning of the 20th century.

 

 

VARIANT 13.

Read the dialogue and fill in the gaps with own words.

You are a receptionist in the Morrilton Hotel. You are talking with a customer by phone. Help your guest to reserve a room.

You: (Поздоровайтесь, представьте ваш отель, спросите, чем можете служить)

Caller: Yes, please. I’d like reserve a double room for2 nights from 26^th May.

You: (Скажите, что проверите наличие свободных номеров. Скажите, что это возможно).

Caller: How much will that be?

You: (35 евро в сутки, включая континентальный завтрак.)

Caller: That’s for a room with a bathroom?

You: (Подтвердите. Объясните, что в ваших номерах есть отдельные ванные комнаты, цветной телевизор, радио, домашнее видео, телефон, кофеварка (coffee-making facilities), сейф и балкон)

Caller: That’s fine

You: (Спросите, как зовут клиента)

Caller: The booking’s for Mr O’Leary from Toshiba Electronics, London.

Read and translate the text into Russian.

New York, one of the USA leading manufacturing cities, is the home of great firms and banks. The most important branches of industry are those producing vehicles, glass, chemicals and all kinds of machinery. The city has very busy traffic. Its streets and highways are full of cars and buses. The mouth of the Hudson river makes an excellent harbour for numerous passengers and cargo ships from all over the world. Speaking about New York one can't but mention the outstanding role, the city plays, in the cultural life of the country.

New York has many museums and art galleries which have collected works of art of many peoples and of all times. Many of them are on constant display in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Whitney Museum of Art. Most of the theatres and cinemas are in or near Broadway, the longest street and the biggest shopping district in New York. The Metropolitan and Modern Arts Museums attract many visitors.

 

VARIANT 14.

Read the dialogue and fill in the gaps with own words.

You are an employee at the Thai Grand Hotel. Help your guest to book some accommodation for her visiting Japanese colleague, Mr. Tashikama.

You: (Представьте ваш отель. Спросите, чем можете служить)

Mrs Ting: I’d like to make reservation, please.

You: (Попросите подождать минутку. Попросите уточнить, как долго гость пробудет в отеле.)

Mrs Ting: I’d like to make a reservation for 6 nights next week for Mr Tashikama of Japan Electronics, please.

You: (Конечно. Попросите уточнить дату)

Mrs Ting: He’ll be arriving on Monday and leaving Sunday.

You: (Спросите, какой именно номер хочет заказать клиент)

Mrs Ting: I’d like a single room with a shower, please.

You: (Повторите заказ, проверив правильность. Скажите, что все в порядке, что вы будете ждать мистера Ташикама)