Иностранный язык. Сфера сервиса (английский язык)

4. I told the _____ we were very cold last night and she said she'd ask the _____ for some extra blankets for us.

a) porter / receptionist

b) chambermaid / housekeeper

c) porter / concierge

d) housekeeper / chambermaid

5. My husband snores so much that when we go on holiday I always book us into two _____ rather than a _____. It's a little bit more expensive but it's the only way I ever get an undisturbed night's sleep.

a) five star hotels / double room

b) single rooms / double room

c) family rooms / single room

d) double rooms / single room

6. When I travel on my own and want to save money. I stay in a _____ in a _____ hotel.

a) twin room / family

b) twin room / budget

c) family room / five-star

d) single room / budget

Read and translate the text

Accommodation in Britain (Part I)

The choice of accommodation available in Britain is vast. It includes hotels, inns, `bed and breakfasts', farmhouses and self-catering establishments the list goes on and on. Stay at a castle that's been converted into a hotel, or at a historic country inn, with low, wood-beamed ceilings -- at some establishments you can even sleep in a four-poster bed! Wherever you stay, you'll be pleased with the quality, friendly service and value-for-money.

How to book

You can book accommodation with your local travel agent or direct with hotels or hotel group representatives. Most Tourist Information Centres (TIC) in Britain can book accommodation for you on arrival, and there are hotel booking desks at airports and main railway termini. Also, the British Travel Centre in London offers an accommodation booking service and can provide up-to-date information on availability.

Price

For travel on the cheap, there are two main options: youth hostels and bed & breakfasts (B&Bs), although over the past few years several independent backpackers' hostels have opened and the number is growing, particularly in popular hiking regions.

In the middle range, superior B&Bs are often in beautiful old buildings and some rooms will have private bathrooms with showers or baths. Guesthouses and small hotels are more likely to have private bathrooms, but they also tend to be less personal. If money's no object, there are also some superb hotels, the most interesting in converted castles and mansions.

Classification

The national tourist boards operate a classification and grading system; participating hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs have a plaque at the front door. If you want to be confident that your accommodation reaches basic standards of safety and cleanliness, the first classification is `listed', which denotes clean and comfortable accommodation. One crown means each room will have a washbasin and its own key. Two crowns means washbasins, bedside lights and a TV in a lounge or in bedrooms. Three crowns means at least half the rooms have private bathrooms and that hot evening meals are available. And so on up to five crowns.

In addition there are also gradings (`approved', `commended', `highly commended' and `deluxe') which may actually be more significant since they reflect a judgment on quality.

In practice there's a wide range within each classification and some of the best B&Bs don't participate at all because they have to pay to do so. A high-quality `listed' B&B can be 20 times nicer than a low-quality `three crown' hotel. In the end actually seeing the place, even from the outside, will give the best clue as to what to expect. Always ask to look at your room before deciding. As ever, single rooms are in short supply. The worst value accommodation tends to be in big towns where you often pay more for inferior quality (abrupt service, chaotic dйcor, ropey fittings).

Words and expressions

abrupt внезапный, непредвиденный

accommodation жильё, номер в гостинице

approved одобренный; принятый

availability наличие

available имеющийся в распоряжении, наличный

basic standards основные нормы

country inn сельская гостиница, сельский постоялый двор

crown корона

deluxe дорогой, роскошный

establishment учреждение, организация

fitting меблировка, оснащение помещения

four-poster bed кровать с балдахином

grading классификация

guesthouse гостиница, предоставляющая номер с завтраком

hostel студенческое общежитие, турбаза

inferior плохой

judgment суждение; оценка

listed включённый в список

lounge гостиная, холл

mansion большой особняк

operate работать, функционировать

option выбор, альтернатива

plaque дощечка с названием учреждения

quality качество

range диапазон

representative представитель

ropey плохой, скверный

significant значительный

single room номер на одного человека

superior лучший

termini мн.ч. от terminus - конечная станция; вокзал

to book заказывать

to convert (into) переоборудовать, перестраивать

to denote обозначать; различать,

to offer предлагать

to reach достичь, добиться

to reflect отражать, свидетельствовать (о чём-л.)

travel agent агент бюро путешествий

up-to-date современный, новейший

vast majority подавляющее, абсолютное большинство

washbasin (умывальная) раковина

wood-beamed с деревянными балками, перекладинами

Task 3. Answer the questions.

1. Where can you stay when traveling around Britain?

2. Why is it better to book accommodation in advance? How can you book?

3. What are the options for those who travel on a budget?

4. What does one crown on a hotel plague mean?

Read and translate the text

Accommodation in Britain (Part II)

YHA Hostels

Membership of a Youth Hostel Association (YHA) gives you access to a network of hostels throughout England, Wales and Scotland - you don't have to be young or single to use them.

All the British associations are affiliated to Hostelling International (HI), which has recently changed its name from International Youth Hostel Federation to move away from the emphasis on `youth'. Some countries immediately adopted the new name, but Britain is still sticking with YHA and SYHA. It makes no difference - YHA, IYHF or HI, it's all the same thing.

All hostels have facilities for self-catering and some provide cheap meals. Advance booking is advisable, especially at weekends, bank holidays and at any time over the summer months. Booking policies vary: most hostels accept phone bookings and payment with Visa or Access (MasterCard) cards; some will accept same-day bookings, although they will usually only hold a bed until 6 pm; some participate in the Book-A-Bed-Ahead scheme; some work on a first come, first served basis.

The advantages of hostels are primarily price (although the difference between a cheap B&B and an expensive hostel isn't huge) and the chance to meet other travellers. The disadvantages are that some are still run dictatorially, you're usually locked out between 10 am and 5 pm, the front door is locked at 11 pm, you usually sleep in bunks in a single-sex dormitory, and many are closed during winter. Official youth hostels are rarely in town centres; fine if you're walking the countryside or have your own transport.

Independent Hostels

Like YHA hostels these are great places to meet other travellers, and they tend to be in town centres rather than out in the sticks, which will suit the non-walking fraternity. New places are opening fast so it's worth double-checking with the TIC.

University Accommodation

Many British universities offer their student accommodation to visitors during the holidays: usually for three weeks over Easter and Christmas and from late June to late September. Most such rooms are comfortable, functional single bedrooms but without single supplements. Increasingly, however, there are rooms with private bathroom, twin and family units, self-contained flats and shared houses. University catering is usually reasonable; full-board, half-board, bed and breakfast and self-catering options are available.

Bed and Breakfast

You'll find `bed and breakfast' (B & В for short) in towns, resorts and villages throughout Britain. Some В & Bs are private houses, others are old-world country pubs, yet more are farmhouses. Small B&Bs may only have one room to let, and you can really feel like a guest of the family - they may not even have a sign. All will give you a friendly welcome and a chance to meet the British in their own homes. You get a bedroom, a shared bathroom and an enormous cooked breakfast (juice, cereal, bacon, eggs, sausage, baked beans and toast). More up-market B&Bs have private bathrooms and TVs in each room.

Guesthouses

Guesthouses, which are often just large converted houses with half a dozen rooms, are an extension of the B&B concept. In general, they're less personal than B&Bs, and more like small budget hotels.

Hotels

Britain's large town and city hotels offer every comfort that you'd expect central heating, bedside radio, TV, coffee-making facilities and private bathrooms. There will be a restaurant and bar (sometimes several) on the premises. An increasing number of hotels have leisure facilities for their guests swimming pools, tennis courts, small golf courses and saunas for example. Others have local arrangements for pony-trekking, golf, fishing, sailing and so on. Hotels and restaurants are obliged by law to display current prices prominently.

Rental Accommodation

There has been an upsurge in the number of houses and cottages available for short-term rent. Staying in one place gives you an opportunity to get a real feel for a region and a community. Outside weekends and July/August, it's not essential to book a long way ahead. You may be able to book a long way ahead. You may be able to book through TICs, but there are also excellent agencies who supply glossy brochures to help the decision-making. The tourist boards rate self-catering accommodation with one to five keys; the more keys, the more facilities. One key indicates a property is clean and comfortable, has adequate heating, lighting and seating, a TV, cooker, fridge and crockery and cutlery.

Words and expressions

access доступ

network сеть

to affiliate объединять, присоединять

emphasis большое внимание чему-л.

to adopt принимать

facilities средства, оборудование

advance booking предварительное бронирование

ahead заранее

scheme схема

advantage преимущество

disadvantage недостаток

to run управлять, руководить

to lock запирать на замок

bunk койка

dormitory общежитие

to tend иметь тенденцию

out in the sticks далеко от центра города

to suit подходить, удовлетворять требованиям

fraternity братство, община

double-check проверить еще раз

supplement добавление, дополнение

self-contained отдельный (о доме, квартире)

shared house совместного пользования

resort курорт

to let сдавать внаём

sign вывеска

upmarket высшего качества

premises здание с прилегающими пристройками

leisure отдых

obliged обязан

by law по закону

current prices текущие цены

upsurge рост

to get a real feel почувствовать симпатию

way ahead заранее

to supply снабжать, поставлять

glossy глянцевый

seating места для сидения

heating отопление

lighting освещение

cooker кухонная плита

crockery посуда (глиняная, фаянсовая)

cutlery ножи, ложки и вилки

Task 4. Answer the questions

1. What facilities do hostels have? What are their booking policies? When do you need to book in advance? What are the advantages and disadvantages of staying in hostel?

2. When is living in University accommodation possible? What kind of rooms do they provide? Do the rooms have private bathroom? Where can you get refreshment?

3. What does B & B mean? What advantages does staying in B & B have?

4. Why is staying in B & B good for those studying English?

5. What facilities do large city and town hotels provide? Do they have leisure facilities?

Which of them do they have?

6. How are self-catering accommodations classified? Do they have stars? What cooking facilities do they have? What kind of people usually rent them?

Task 5. Match the English and Russian equivalents.

1. vary	a. предварительное бронирование
2. grading	b. разниться, отличаться
3. let	c. включённый в список
4. adopt	d. принимать
5. run	e. резкий, грубый
6. affiliate	f. классификация
7. abrupt	g. недорогой
8. advance booking	h. (возможный) вариант
9. property	i. собственность, имущество
10. option	j. соответствующий
11. commended	k. присоединять
12. adequate	l. сдавать внаём
13. reasonable	m. руководить
14. listed	n. рекомендовано

Task 6. Give the English equivalents.

Замок, бронировать, особняк, предлагать жилье, обслуживание, предоставлять информацию, полный пансион, сменить название, полупансион, договорённость, классификация, безопасность, брошюра, ключ.

Task 7. Translate into Russian.

Tourist board, to approve, travel agent, local, booking desks, advance booking, availability, current prices, up-to-date, country inn, dormitory, mansion, country pub, short-term rent, payment, scheme, sign, golf course, cooker, washbasin, private basin, advantage, extension, glossy, to lock.

Task 8. Choose the best definition (B) to explain these words and phrases (A).

A. lock somebody out, twin bed, value-for-money, cutlery, double room, facilities, crockery, budget, single room, upmarket, lounge

B. 1) to keep someone out of a place by locking the door;

2) cups, dishes, plates etc;

3) a room for two people;

4) a public room in a hotel or other building, that is used by many people as a place to relax;

5) expensive and of superior quality;

6) very low in price

7) one of a pair of single beds in a room for two people

8) rooms, equipment, or services that are provided for a particular purpose

9) knives, forks, and spoons that you use for eating and serving food

10) worth the money paid

11) a room in a hotel for one person

Task 9. Translate the Russian underlined words into English.

1. The British Travel Centre in London offers an accommodation booking service and can предоставить up-to-date информацию о availability.

2. Superior B&Bs are often in beautiful old buildings and some номера will have private bathrooms с душем или ванной комнатой.

3. Помимо этого, существуют также другие классификации (категории) - `approved', `commended', `highly commended' and `deluxe'

4. Все больше гостиниц имеют leisure facilities for their guests бассейны, площадки для игры в теннис, small golf courses and saunas for example.

Task 10. Practice the following dialogue.

Checking in

1
Receptionist:	Good afternoon, sir. Do you have a reservation?
Mr Watson:	No, I don't. Do you have a double room for two nights?
Receptionist:	Yes, we do.
Mr Watson:	Oh, good.
Receptionist:	I'll just check what rooms we have available. Just a moment, please.
Mr Watson:	Oh, OK, thanks.
Receptionist:	Yes, now, let's see … Room 414 is free. It's on the fourth floor and it has a sea view and twin beds.
Mr Watson:	Oh, that sounds fine. How much is it?
Receptionist:	Well, the cost is $150 per night, including buffet breakfast.
Mr Watson:	Oh, fine.
Receptionist:	Would you fill out this registration form, please?
Mr Watson:	Oh, yes, sure.
Receptionist:	Thank you very much, Mr Watson. Could I see your passport, please?
Mr Watson:	Yes, here it is.
Receptionist:	Thank you very much. How will you be paying for your room?
Mr Watson:	By Visa.
Receptionist:	May I have your credit card, please?
Mr Watson:	Certainly, here you are.
2
Receptionist:	Good afternoon, may I help you?
Ms O'Neill:	Yes, I have a room booked. My name's O'Neill.
Receptionist:	Ah, yes, Ms O'Neill. Yes, it's a single room with sea view until Saturday, is that right?
Ms O'Neill:	Yes, and a shower.
Receptionist:	Oh, yes, all our rooms have showers.
Ms O'Neill:	How much does that cost?
Receptionist:	Well, it's $95 a night but that does include buffet breakfast.
Ms O'Neill:	OK. I'll be paying by MasterCard.
Receptionist:	Fine, fine. would you just fill out registration form …
Receptionist:	You'll be in Room 301, which is on the third floor. Here's your key and your key card.
Ms O'Neill:	Oh, thank you. Oh, and what about my suitcase?
Receptionist:	Your baggage will be taken up to your room for you.
Ms O'Neill:	Oh, that's good.
Receptionist:	Have you stayed with us before?
Ms O'Neill:	No.
Receptionist:	Well, this leaflet tells you about the hotel and the facilities.
Ms O'Neill:	Oh, well, thank you very much.
Receptionist:	Lunch is served from 8 o'clock. Would you like to reserve a table?
Ms O'Neill:	Oh, yes please. For … um …8.30.
Receptionist:	Fine, and would you like a wake-up call in the morning?
Ms O'Neill:	No, thanks.
Receptionist:	OK. The porter will show you to your room.
Ms O'Neill:	Oh, that's good.
Receptionist:	If you have any problems, please let me know.
Ms O'Neill:	All right, and thank you very much.
Receptionist:	Enjoy your stay with us!
Ms O'Neill:	Thanks! Passive V

GRAMMAR EXERCISES

Grammar Revision:

· Passive Voice

Exercise 1. Translate the following sentences into Russian.

1. Paper is made from wood pulp.

2. This problem is being discussed right now by our specialists.

3. Computers, monitors and accessories are sold on the second floor.

4. These reports will be typed in a couple of days.

5. This church was built in the 15th century.

6. By the time I came back, the work on the report had been finished already.

7. This problem is being discussed right now by our specialists.

8. The compass has been used since the 12th century.

Exercise 2. What happens to a car when it is taken for a service? Look at the prompts

the oil / change

The oil is changed.

1. the brakes / test

2. the filters / replace

3. the battery / check

4. the lights / test

5. broken parts / repair

6. it / take / for a test drive

7. the radiator / fill / with water

Exercise 3. Use the words to complete answers to the questions. Use the Present Continuous Passive.

`Can we play on the football pitch?' `No, the grass is being cut.' (grass / cut)

1. `Can't you wear your blue suit tonight?' `No, __.' ( it / clean)

2. `Did Alice get that new job?' `Not yet ? ___.' (she / interview)

3. `What time is it?' `Sorry, I don't know: ___.' (watch / repair)

4. `Why the big smile?' ` ___ to Spain for a week..' (I / send)

5. I usually read a magazine while ___. (my hair / cut)

Exercise 4. Complete the sentences. Use Past Simple Passive.

These houses were built (build) 150 years ago.

1. I saw an accident last night. Two people ___ (take) to hospital.

2. Somebody broke into the house, but nothing ___ (steal).

3. All flights ___ (cancel) because of the fog.

4. You ___ (invite) to the wedding. Why didn't you go?

5. Do you like these paintings? They ___ (paint) by a friend of mine.

6. The letter ___ (post) a week ago and it arrived yesterday.

3. The telephone ___ (invent) by Alexander Bell in 1876.

Exercise 5. Helen and Chris moved house two years ago. Yesterday, they drove past their old house and saw that it looked very different. Describe the changes, using the Present Perfect Simple, as in the example.

the outside walls / paint

The outside walls have been painted.

1. new windows / put in

2. a garden pond / make 4 the trees / cut down

3. the trees / cut down

4. a lot of flowers / plant

5. the old gate / replace

Exercise 6. A young actress is hoping to star in a new film. Her friend is asking her what is going to happen. Respond to her questions using the Passive Infinitive, as in the example.

Will they audition you for the new film?

Well, I hope to be auditioned.

1. Will they give you a leading role?

2. Will they pay you a lot of money?

3. Will they send you to Hollywood?

4. Will they introduce you to all the stars?

5. Will they ask you to give a TV interview?

6. Will they give you an award?

Exercise 7. Put the verb into the correct Passive form.

1. She can't use her office at the moment. It ___ (paint).

2. The washing machine was broken, but it's OK now. It ___ (repair).

3. The washing machine ___ (repair) yesterday afternoon.

4. A factory is a place where things ___ (make).

5. How old are these houses? When ____ (they / build)?

6. ___ (the computer / use ) at the moment?

7. I've never seen these flowers before/ what ____ (they / call)?

8. The bridge is closed at the moment. It _________ (damage) last week and it ___ (not / repair) yet.

9. Chinese ___ (speak) in Singapore.

10. I realised I ___ (follow).

11. ___ (you / invite) to Andy's party

12. Passengers ___ (ask) not to speak to the driver.

13. A Roman pavement ___ (just / find) under Oxford Street.

Exercise 8. Rewrite the sentences in the passive. Begin with the words in bold. Write … by … only when necessary.

Thieves robbed a woman.

A woman was robbed.

1. They offered William a promotion.

2. They are testing the new system.

3. Someone reported that the riot was under control.

4. They may ban the film.

5. We haven't used the car for ages.

6. All visitors must wear identity badges.

7. The news about the exam results distressed her.

8. Nobody informed him that there had been a mistake.

9. Somebody will tell you where to go.

10. A drunken motorist knocked her down.

11. The company has cut all salaries.

10. Shakespeare wrote `Hamlet'.

11. They are repairing your car now.

12. People in Chile speak Spanish.

19. Has anybody asked Peter?

20. They don't sell stamps in bookshops.

21. The directors are still considering your application.

22. Electricity drives this car.

23. Her mother woke her up at seven o'clock.

24. The boys walk the dog every morning.

Exercise 9. Translate into Russian.

1. It is thought that the Minister will resign.

2. She is thought to have left home.

3. He is believed to be in Wales.

4. She is said to work 18 hours a day.

5. The plan is supposed to be a secret, but everybody seems to know about it.

6. Mark is supposed to have hit a policeman, but I don't believe it.

7. The company is expected to make a loss this year.

Exercise 10. Make these sentences passive.

People believed that fresh air was bad for sick people.

It was believed that fresh air was bad for sick people.

1. Police think the man holding the hostages is heavily armed.

2. We expect that the rate of inflation will rise.

3. They say he is somewhere in Germany.

4. Somebody saw Harris leave the plane in Ontario.

5. People think that she died in a plane crash.

6. People believed that the earth was the centre of the universe.

7. They think that there is oil under Windsor Castle.

Exercise 11. Translate into Russian.

1. Сообщается, что президент может отложить свой визит.

2. Сообщается, что несколько человек пострадали в этом происшествии.

3. Полагают, что он самый богатый человек в стране.

4. Известно, что директор против этого плана.

5. Ожидалось, что мэр города одобрит новый проект.

Things to do

Task 1. Give your arguments for and against the following saying.

- There is no option to book accommodation in Britain for travelling on the cheap.

Task 2. Work in small groups. Role-play the situation: You want to visit Great Britain as a tourist. Discuss with your friends the following points.

· the town where you will stay

· the choice of accommodation

· the duration of your staying

Remember to:

· discuss all the options

· take an active part in the conversation and be polite

· come up with ideas

· give reasons

· ask for your friend's opinion and agree or disagree with him/her come to an agreement.

UNIT 10. LONDON

Travel makes a wise man better, but a fool worse.

Rome was not built in a day.

East or West, home is best.

Assignments

Task 1. Translate the words into Russian and write the words they are formed from.

Destruction, drawings, magnificently, architectural, impressive, personalities, enjoyable, largest, visitors, anti-pigeon, cleaning, different, variety, double-decker, reconstruction, one-eyed, closely.

Read and translate the text

London is one of the world's most enjoyable cities. It is on the beautiful river Thames. Visited by tourists in the millions, the city offers them an astonishing variety of scenes. Little damage occurred during World War I, but World War II brought tremendous destruction. Many buildings of great historic value were laid in ruins and today the face of London is changed. London has buildings that express all the different areas of its history. Many places in London are closely connected with the crown. They are: royal palaces, royal parks, roads and streets where beautiful ceremonies are hold.

Buckingham Palace

The most important building is Buckingham Palace; it is the official residence of Queen Elizabeth II. Buckingham Palace opens the doors of its State Rooms to the public every summer. Originally acquired by King George III for his wife Queen Charlotte, Buckingham House was increasingly known as the 'Queen's House' and 14 of George III's children were born there. On his accession to the throne, George IV decided to convert the house into a palace and employed John Nash to help him extend the building. Queen Victoria was the first sovereign to live here (from 1837). The State Rooms are now still used by the Royal Family to receive and entertain guests on State and ceremonial occasions. Visitors can admire some of the more unusual gifts received by the current Queen, including drawings by Salvador Dali, an embroidered silk scarf from Nelson Mandela and a grove of maple trees. Decorated in lavish fashion, the rooms include paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens, Canaletto, Vermeer and some of the finest English and French furniture in the world. The Ball Supper Room, the setting for a host of sparkling events in the history of the palace, 29-acre gardens and annual exhibitions are all also available to visitors.

Houses of Parliament

The centre of Westminster Bridge, one can have a splendid view of the Houses of Parliament which spread magnificently on the north bank of Thames. The Houses of Parliament, called officially the Palace of Westminster, were formerly a palace for kings and queens. This structure is a remarkable example of Gothic architecture.

Westminster Abbey

Westminster Abbey is a national shrine where kings and queens are crowned and famous people are buried. Founded by Edward the Confessor in 1050, the Abbey was a monastery for a long time. Near the West Door of the Abbey the Unknown Warrior lies in a simple grave commemorating the men who died in the First World War.

St. Paul's Cathedral

St. Paul's Cathedral has always dominated the centre of London. Londoners have a particular affection for St. Paul's, which is the largest Protestant Church in England.

The present structure is the fifth cathedral to be built on the site. The weddings of the Prince and Princess of Wales, the funeral of Sir Winston Churchill and many other occasions have graced this spiritual centre. The largest bell in England is here. After four years obscured by scaffolding the interior of St Paul's Cathedral was fully revealed on Thursday, 9 June 2008 at 9.30am after a Ј10.8 million programme of cleaning and repair.

Trafalgar Square

Trafalgar Square is the natural center of London. The square was so named to commemorate Nelson's victory at the Battle of Trafalgar, and the monument in the centre, known as Nelson's Column, is surmounted with a Statue of Nelson 16 feet high. On the north side of the square are the National Gallery and the National Portrait Gallery.

Nelson`s Column

Raised in 1843 and now one of London`s best-loved monuments, commemorates the one-armed, one-eyed admiral who defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, but paid for it with his life. The statue which surmounts the granite column is more than triple life-size but still manages to appear minuscule, and is coated in anti-pigeon gel to try and stem the build-up of guano. The acanthus leaves of the capital are cast from British cannons, while bas-reliefs around the base - depicting three of Nelson`s earlier victories as well as his death aboard HMS Victory - are from captured French armaments. Edwin Landseer`s four gargantuan bronze lions guard the column and provide a climbing frame for kids to clamber over. 14 stonemasons held a dinner on top of Nelson`s Column before the statue was placed there. Every year, London receives as a gift huge Christmas tree from Norwegian city of Oslo.

The Tower of London

The Tower of London was one of the first and most impressive castles after the Norman invasion of England in 1066. Thousands years ago William the Conqueror decided to build a strong fortress to protect the City of London, which he had just conquered. The Tower of London has been used for different aims: as a royal palace, an observatory, an arsenal, a state prison. Now it is a museum. The Clock Tower, which contains the hour-bell called "Big Ben", is known the world over.

Piccadilly Circus

During the weekend this place is absolutely packed with people. Nightlife is in abundance here, especially with nightclubs like the Hippodrome, MGM Cinema, local pubs and bars, people trying to draw your picture and the Trocadero centre. Inside the Trocadero is Segaworld the world`s largest indoor theme park, spanning seven floors and offering you all kinds of 21st Century games.

Shakespeare`s Globe Theatre

The biggest crowds currently to be found along Bankside are milling around this place, a spectacular reconstruction of the polygonal playhouse where most of the Bard`s later works were first performed. The theatre, which boasts the first thatched roof in London since the Great Fire, uses only natural light and the minimum of scenery, and currently puts on shows from mid-May to mid-September. Also on site are a restaurant, cafe, cinema and, inevitably, a shop selling lots of Bard merchandise.

Covent Garden

What started out in the seventeenth century as London`s first luxury neighbourhood is once more a highly desirable place to live, work and shop. Based around Inigo Jones`s piazza - London`s oldest planned square - the area had for years been a market centre for fruit and vegetables. That was closed in 1974 and for a while it looked as if the developers would move in on this prime central real estate and demolish it all for unwanted new office blocks. These plans collapsed and now it is the elegant old market hall, and shops, restaurants and arts-and-crafts stalls. It has become one of London`s major tourist attractions, which now boast some of the trendiest clothes shops, cafes and restaurants in London.

Downing Street

It is an office for the prime minister, a meeting place for the Cabinet, a venue for state events and a home for the prime minister's family. While in office, prime ministers traditionally live with their families in Downing Street in the private flat on the second floor.

The Charles Dickens Museum

It is the world's most important collection of material relating to the great Victorian novelist and social commentator. Synonymous with Victorian England, this is the only surviving London home of Dickens (from 1837 until 1839), author of such classics as 'Oliver Twist', 'A Christmas Carol' and 'David Copperfield'. The museum was opened here in 1925 and is still welcoming visitors from all over the world to its authentic and inspiring surrounding. On four floors, visitors can see paintings, rare editions, manuscripts, original furniture and many items relating to the life of one of the most popular and beloved personalities of the Victorian Age.

Neasden Temple

Situated off the North Circular Road in Neasden is truly one of the best places in London. Visiting this place men and women have to dress decently: no short skirts, shorts, see through garments etc. Admission is free. The whole process of building this temple is astonishing; five thousands of tons of limestone and marble from different parts of Europe was shipped out to India, carved there and brought back to London.

Royal parks

There are ten royal parks in and around London. For example: Hyde Park, Regents Park, London Zoo, etc. Each park has its own character. In summer on open-air theatre which gives performances of Shakespear's plays.

British Library

After fifteen years of problems and millions of public money spent, the library finally opened its doors to the public in the spring of 1998. The sheer number of books inside will take your breath away. This is actually the largest library in London.

Changing the Guard

There are actually two ceremonies at separate places. The more popular venue is Buckingham Palace where at 11.30 am on most days The Queen`s Guard, accompanied by a band, arrives from Wellington Barracks having marched via Bird Cage Walk to the palace. The ceremony lasts about 40 min. and takes place inside the railings of the palace. A separate ceremony also takes place daily throughout the year at Horse Guards Parade in Whitehall at 11am Mon-Sat and 10am on Sun.

Visitors to London can count on hundreds of London activities and sights, spanning a variety of categories, to satisfy even the most adventurous of spirits. Since the 18th century, England has been one of the main cultural centers of Europe. There's no other country in the world where architectural style is a matter of royal concern. Those interested can catch a glimpse of most of the main sights within two hours from the top of one of London's famous double-decker buses.

Words and expressions

to astonish - удивлять

damage - вред, повреждение

closely - близко, тесно

occasion - случай

splendid - великолепный

view - вид

to bury - хоронить

wedding - свадьба,

to defeat - наносить повреждение

to provide - снабжать

gift - подарок, талант

spectacular - захватывающий

neighbourhood - соседство

desirable - желательный

to survive - пережить, выжить

beloved - возлюбленный, любимый

to accompany - сопровождать, сопутствовать

double-decker bus - двухэтажный автобус

Task 2. Match the English and Russian equivalents.

historic value северный берег

entertainвосхищаться

neighborпервая мировая война

the north bank частный

architectureисторическая ценность

admireсосед

the First World Warмного людей

paintingsразвлекать

packed with peopleтеатр под открытым небом

privateархитектура

open-air theatreкартины

Task 3. Give the Russian equivalents.

Variety of scenes; The official residence of Queen Elizabeth II; Available to visitors; Example of Gothic architecture; The prime minister's family; The London's famous double-decker buses; The largest Protestant Church in England; The largest bell; A Ј10.8 million programme of cleaning and repair; A gift huge Christmas tree; One of the world's most enjoyable cities; A royal palace; The 21-st century games; 16 feet high; Buildings of great historic value; From mid-May to mid-September; The Victorian Age.

Task 4. Translate underlined words and phrases into English.

1. This structure is a remarkable пример of Gothic архитектура.

2. Музей был открыт here in 1925 and is still welcoming visitors со всего мира.

3. Это действительно the largest library in London.

4. Пока на государственной службе, prime ministers traditionally live with their families in Downing Street in the private flat на втором этаже.

5. С 18 века England has been один из главных центров Европы.

6. The Tower of London использовался в разных целях: as a royal palace, an observatory, an arsenal, государственная тюрьма, now это музей.

7. Свадьбы of the Prince and принцессы of Wales, the funeral of Sir Winston Churchill and many other occasions have graced this spiritual centre.

8. Много мест in London are близко connected with королевская власть.

GRAMMAR EXERCISES

Grammar Revision:

· Indirect Speech

· Word-building

Exercise 1. Fill in the gaps with the correct pronoun.

James said, 'My boss wants to go to London tomorrow.'

James said his boss wanted to go to London the following day.

1. Mary said, 'I'm waiting for my son to come out of school,'

Mary said that ____was waiting for ____son to come out of school.

2. George said, 'I've bought a new car for my mum.'

George said ___ had bought a new car for___ mum.

3. Julie said to me, 'I need you to help me with the shopping.'

Julie told me that ___needed ___to help ___with the shopping.

4. John said, 'I'd like to take you out to dinner.'

John said ___'d like to take ___ out to dinner.

5. Helen said to Jane, 'I think your new haircut is lovely.'

Helen told Jane that ___thought ___ new haircut was lovely.

Exercise 2. Turn the following sentences into reported speech.

Robin said, 'These biscuits taste delicious.' - Robin said (that) the biscuits tasted delicious.

1. 'I can't see you this afternoon because I've got a lot to do', Ann told me.

2. She came into the room holding some letters in her hand and said, 'I found

these while I was tidying the desk drawers.'

3. Fiona said, `That picture was painted by my great grandfather.'

4. `Those were good times for my family,' Jack said.

5. I received a parcel this morning, but I haven't opened it yet,' Tom said.

6. 'These shoes are worn out. You'd better throw them away,' Mum said to me.

Exercise 3. Turn the following sentences into reported speech.

1. They said, 'We had booked the room before we left.'

2. Tom said, `This meal is delicious.'

3. 'I've written you a letter,' she said to her friend.

4. 'We've decided to spend our holidays in Jordan,' they told us.

5. Jill said, 'I'll go to the bank tomorrow.'

6. She said to him, `We've been invited to a wedding.'

7. 'They've gone out for the evening,' Jessie said to me.

8. Keith said, 'There is a letter for you on the table.'

9. 'We won't be visiting Tom this evening,' Sam told us.

10. Eric said, 'They had been talking on the phone for an hour before I interrupted them.'

11. 'I haven't spoken to Mary since last week,' Gloria said.

12. 'They delivered the letters this morning,' she said.

13. He said, 'I'd like to buy this jumper.'

14. 'They aren't going on holiday this year,' he said.

15. Jane said, 'I haven't finished my homework yet.'

16. I'm going to bed early tonight,' Caroline said.

17. 'My mother is coming to visit us,' I said.

18. 'We don't want to watch a film tonight,' the children said.

19. 'He's playing in the garden now,' his mother said.

Exercise 4. Fill in the gaps with say or tell in the correct tense.

A

Katie (1) ...told... Dave that she had met a set of twins at a party. They looked exactly the same,' she (2)____ `I couldn't (3) ____ the difference between them.' I've got a twin brother too,' (4) ____ Dave. 'Are you (5)____ me the truth?' asked Katie. '(6)____ me his name.' 'His name is Stephen,' Dave (7)____ her. 'I'll take you to meet him tomorrow.'

В

'You never listen to me,' Тага (1) ____ Jim. `I (2) ____ good morning to you three times today and you didn't answer,' she (3) ____ `To (4) ____ you the truth, it makes me really angry. Why don't you listen to me?' `Oh, hello Таrа,' said Jim. `Did you just (5)____ something?'

C

'Claire (1) ____ me that she and John are getting married,' (2) ____ Sue. 'She (3)____ that they're going to have a big wedding with lots of guests.' `That will be expensive,' (4) ____ Tom. `I thought John (5) ____ that they couldn't afford a big wedding.' `'Well that's what Claire (6)____ me,' (7) ____ Sue. 'I don't think she would (8) ____ a lie.'

Exercise 5. Turn the following sentences into reported speech.

1. Tina said, 'You should exercise regularly.' 2. She told me, 'You must leave early tomorrow.' 3. They said, 'We may visit Joe tonight.' 4. She said, 'I can meet you on Tuesday.' 5. She said, 'You must do your homework now.' 6. 'You mustn't do that again,' Mum said to Bob.

Exercise 6. Fill in the gaps with the introductory verbs in the list in the correct form.

order tell ask beg suggest

1. 'Please visit me in hospital,' Joan said to Colin. - Joan asked Colin to visit her in hospital.

2. 'Let's eat out this evening,' Paul said to her. - Paul ___eating out that evening.

3. 'Please, please be careful,' she said to him. - She ___him to be careful.

4. 'Don't go near the fire,' Dad said to us. - Dad ___us not to go near the fire.

5.'Be quiet!' the commander said to the troops. - The commander ___the troops to be quiet.

Exercise 7. Turn the following sentences into reported speech.

1). The doctor said to the patient, 'Come back to see me again next week.' - The doctor told the patient to go back and see him again the following week/the week after.

2). The guard said to the driver, 'Stop!' 3). He said, 'Shall we go for a walk?' 4). She said to him, 'Please, please don't leave me!' 5). Jenny said to Dave, 'Please help me with this.' 6). She said to him, 'Open the window, please.' 7). Mother said, 'How about going for a drive?' 8). She said, 'Let's eat now.'

Exercise 8. Fill in the gaps with one of the introductory verbs from the list below in the past simple.

agree, invite, warn, accuse, boast, complain, insist, explain,

exclaim, remind, suggest, promise

1. 'Will you come to the ball?' he said to her. - He invited her to go to the ball.

2. 'I'm the best student in the school,' he said. - He ___about being the best student in the school.

3. 'Yes, I'll lend you some money,' he said to Jane. - He ___to lend Jane some money.

4. 'What a beautiful dress she is wearing!' he said. - He ___that she was wearing a beautiful dress.

5. 'He never buys me flowers,' she said. - She ___that he never bought her flowers.

6. 'Let's go for a picnic,' he said. - He ___going for a picnic.

7.' You stole the money,' Tom said to Jim. - Tom ___Jim of stealing the money.

8. 'Don't forget to hang out the washing,' she said to me. - She ___me to hang out the washing.

9. 'I promise I'll write to you,' she said to him. - She ___to write to him.

10. 'You must finish the report,' she said to him. - She ___on him finishing the report.

11. 'Don't touch the wet paint,' Dad said to us. - Dad ___us not to touch the wet paint.

12. 'There's nothing else I can do,' he said. - He ___that there was nothing else he could do.

Exercise 9. Turn the following sentences into direct speech, as in the example.

1. Jack complained that I was always interrupting him. - `You're always interrupting me!' Jack said.

2.We insisted on them staying for dinner. 3. She apologised for forgetting my birthday. 4. He accused her of stealing his wallet. 5. He agreed to help me organise the party. 6. They warned the children to stay away from the water. 7. She promised to write every week. 8. He threatened to tell the teacher if we misbehaved. 9. I advised him to study hard for the exam. 10. She suggested going for a walk. 11. He explained that it wasn't his fault. 12. They denied opening my letters. 13. She offered to help me with the housework. 14. He complained that she was always tired. 15. They invited me to their party. 16. She threatened to call the police if they did it again.

Things to do

Task 1. Translate and comment on the following.

- There is the only city in the world which has the unforgettable ceremony - Changing the Guard.

Task 2. Give your arguments for and against the following saying.

- - London has buildings that express all the different areas of its history.

Task 4. Speaking and Discussing.

1. Interview your partner who has come from London about the travelling. Ask him/her about the experience he/she has had.

2. Imagine you are going to spend two weeks in England. Ask your partner to advise the places of interests in London for visiting. Give reasons for this choice.

3. Write a letter to your friend describing your latest visit to London.

4. Project Work:

· Collect as much information as possible about some places in London. Imagine you are going to advertise theses places in your local paper (magazine, etc.).

· Discuss all details of visiting these places with your group.

UNIT 11. SHOPPING

A bargain is a bargain.

To buy a pig in a poke.

Borrowed garments never sits well.

Pre-reading tasks

a. Phonetic drills.

[ б:][? ][ж ] [?:]

bargain customer brand furnishing

garnment underwear cash first

article jumper packet skirt

scarf buy fantastic purchase

[ i ][ i: ] [ i? ]

single meannear

big seatclearly

hint cheap hear

ticket sea dear

b. In which shop can you buy these things?

1. newspapers a. the dairy

2. pork, beaf, liver b. greengrocer's

3. roses and tulips c. baker's

4. books on painting d. butcher's

5. medicine and tablets e. art shop

6. peas, carrots, tomatoes f. sport shop

7. a loaf of bread g. news-agent's

8. milk, sour cream h. chemist's

9. a pair of trainings i. florist's

Read and translate the text

Shopping in London

When most people think of shopping in London they first think of big stores in West End. Without doubt they are fantastic places to shop. Harrods, John Lewis, Selfridges and Liberty are among London's top departments stores. These stores are a mixture of tradition and modernity. They developed in the 19 century and maintain the dignity of that time. For example, Selfriges looks like a palace. At the same time the big stores follow the new trends. They are vast buildings many stories high, equipped with speedy lifts and escalators, with well-planned lightning and heating.

If you want to get the best shopping experience you should visit Harrods-one of the most popular stores which retains an international reputation for quality. It was founded in 1849 and it is not only a shop but also a tourist attraction. It has 230 departments and about 50000 customers visit the store every day. Clothes with designer labels for both men and women, excellent home furnishings, electrical, children and book departments, the sheer range of goods on offer is overwhelming. You can buy almost everything and you know you're getting the best. Twice a year in July and August when the store has a sale, hundreds of people wait all night to enter first when it opens. Some goods are sold almost half price and there are thousands of bargains.

When you want to find something special and smart you should go to the marvelous tailors in Piccadily and wonderful small shops along Regent and Bond Street. Boutiques can also be found in Chelsea and Kensington.

If you are looking for a bargain you'd better visit Cambden market when you саn pick things up for a good price and also drink in the nice authentic atmosphere. Here you can buy virtually anything -jewelry, ethnic clothes and art, health food and some antiques. It also sells cheap second-hand clothes, which are popular with students.

Words and expressions

department store - универмаг

trend - тенденция

customer - покупатель

bargain - скидка

market - рынок

quality - качество

antiques - антиквариат

to retain - сохранять

jewelry - драгоценности

to be on sale - быть в продаже

to offer - предлагать

to cost - стоить

price - цена

Assignments

Task 1. Answer the questions.

1. Where can the big stores be found?

2. When were they founded?

3. What is special about them?

4. When does Harrods have the sale?

5. Where can you buy cheap goods?

6. What are the most popular big and small shops in your city?

7. Are they situated in the centre of the city?

Task 2. Translate into Russian and write the words which they are formed from.

Unfashionable, exception, knowledge, attractive, importance, buildings, carefully, suitable.

Task 3. Match the English and Russian equivalents.

goodsвыбор

priceв наличии

rangeздоровая пища

on offerтовары

departmentцена

enterотдел

heath foodвойти

Task 4. Read the text below. Use the word given in brackets to form a correct part of the speech.

Bargain hunting

For the British, bargain hunting is something of an (1 - addict). At least that's the (2 - conclude) of a recent survey into the nation's shopping habits. The increasing (3 - popular) of alternative retail outlets, such as second -hand shops and car boots sales is (4 - evident) of this and the main (5 - attract) for shoppers is the chance to pick up a bargain. The (6 - tradition) start of the car boot season is the Springbank Holiday weekend when an (7 - estimate) ten thousand sales are held up and down the country. There are, however, certain minuses to this type of shopping. The chances of buying faulty or (8 - steal) goods is much greater than in a conventional shop, for example. What's more, (9 - consumer) may not have the full (10 - protect) of the law when they of the law when they are buying second-hand goods, and so may have no one to turn to if they are cheated.

Read and translate the text

Marks & Spencer Britain's Favourite Store

Marks & Spencer (or M&S) is Britain's favourite store. Tourists love it too. It attracts a great variety of customers, from housewives to millionaires. The Duchess of York, Dustin Hoffman, and the British Prime Minister are just a few of its famous customers. Last year it made a profit of Ј529 million, which is more than Ј10 million a week.

How did it all begin?

It all started 105 years ago, when a young Polish immigrant, Michael Marks, had a stall in Leeds market. He didn't have many things to sell: some cotton, a little wool, lots of buttons, and a few shoelaces. Above his stall he put the now famous a notice: "Don't ask how much - it's a penny".

Ten years later, he met Tom Spencer and together they started Penny Stalls in many towns in the north of England. Today there are 564 branches of M&S all over the world - in America, Canada, Spain, France, Belgium, and Hungary.

What are the best-sellers?

Surprisingly, tastes in food and clothes are international. What sells well in Paris sells just as well in Newcastle. Their best-selling clothes are: for women - jumpers, bras, blazers, dresses and tights, for men - shirts, socks, pyjamas, dressing gowns, and suits for children: underwear and socks. Best-sellers in food include: fresh chickens, bread, vegetables, and sandwiches. Chicken Kiev is internationally the most popular convenience food.

Why is M&S so successful?

The store bases its business on three principles: good value, good quality, and good service. Also, it changes with the times - once it was all jumpers and knickers. Now it's food, furniture, and flowers as well. Top fashion designers advise on styles of clothes.

But perhaps the most important key to its success is its happy, well-trained staff. Conditions of work are excellent. There are company doctors, dentists, hairdressers, and even chiropodists to look after the staff, and all the staff can have lunch for under 40p!

Task 5. Write questions for these answers.

1.529 million &

2. 105 years ago.

3. Poland.

4. No, he only had a few things.

5. 564.

6. Because it gives good value, good service and good quality.

7. No, it doesn't. It sells food and furniture as well.

8. Less than 40 p.

Task 6. Use the headings from the text to say in a few words the main points of the text.

Task 7. Tell about one of the most popular department stores in your city.

Read and translate the text

Choose a correct word to complete the paragraph.

I'm not a shopaholic!

I admit it. I hate shopping. I hate it so much I only go clothes shopping once a year. I wait for the selling / sales to start, and then go into town to buy all my clothes for the year. I shop along / around for the cheapest bargains / costs rather than the things I like best. I try them over / on and, as long as they fit, I buy them. I don't bother keeping the bill / receipt, as I know I won't go back to the shop if there is a problem! Also, I always pay change / cash, as I don't want to get a huge credit / check card bill at the end of the month. And if I really need some new clothes later during the year, I order them from a mail-order catalogue / menu. It's so much easier - you can look for / through it at home and make a decision without a shopping / shop assistant hanging around trying to get you to buy something you don't want!