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The cock is crowing, The stream is flowing, The small birds twitter, The lake doth glitter, The green field sleeps in the sun; The oldest and youngest Are at work with the strongest; The cattle are grazing, Their heads never raising; There are forty feeding like one! Like an army defeated The snow hath retreated, And now doth fare ill On the top of the bare hill; The plough-boy is whooping — anon — anon; There's

The father was reading the school report which had just been handed to him by his hopeful son. His brow was wrathful as he read, "English — poor, French — weak, mathematics — poor," and he gave a glance of disgust at the son. "Well, dad," said the son, «It's not as good as it might be but have you seen that?" And he pointed to the next line which read "Health — excellent."

R о b e r t: What's the time? Emily: Ten past two, dear. Robert: When does the plane leave? Emily: Not until a quarter to four. Robert: Why did we get here so early? Emily: Because you said we must allow plenty of time for traffic jams and accidents. Robert: Where's my briefcase? What have you done with my briefcase? Emily: It's there, dear, between your feet. Robert: Emily! Where are you going? Emily: I'm going to

Passer-by: Nasty weather, isn't it? Fisherman: All right if you're a duck. Passer-by: Come here regularly, don't you? Fisherman: Yes, I do. Passer-by: Come fishing every Sunday, don't you? Fisherman: That's right. Passer-by: Not many other people today, are there? Fisherman: No there aren't, are there? Passer-by: Caught some fish already, haven't you? Fisherman: No, not yet. Passer-by: Stay here all day, will you?

Sergeant: Good evening, Sir. Mr Holmes? Holmes: Good evening, officer. Yes, that's right — John Holmes. Won't you come in? Sergeant: Thank you. May I ask you a few questions? Holmes: Yes, of course. Won't you sit down? Sergeant: Thank you. It's about last night. Were you at home, Mr Holmes? Holmes: Yes, Sergeant, I was, actually. I wasn't feeling very well. Sergeant: Were you alone? Holmes: Er, yes. My wife had

Salesgirl: Good morning, madam. Can I help you at all? Annabel: Well, I'm looking for a dress. Something to wear at the theatre. Something pretty. Salesgirl: Certainly, madam. Do you know what size you are? Annabel: Well, I was 18 but I've lost a lot of weight since Christmas. I've been on a diet of bananas and milk. Salesgirl: Bananas and milk! That doesn't sound very slimming. Would it be a good idea if I took

Логическое ударение -- это особое средство выделения какого-либо слова, используемого в качестве интонационного средства противопоставления или усиления. Слово с логическим ударением приобретает значения «именно это, а не то»,

Каждая синтагма заканчивается восходящим или нисходящим тоном последнего ударного слога (ядро). Например: Для приобретения навыка деления предложения на наименьшие синтагмы нужно хорошо знать состав простого английского

Serena: Barnabas, what have you done with that packet of biscuits? Barnabas: Well, there's a sort of an alligator in a cage over there. He looked sort of hungry. Serena: Barnabas, you didn't ...? But you must never feed an animal in a cage. I should think you've given it a bit of a stomach ache. Barnabas: He's been brought here from America. Serena: And anyway, I bought those biscuits for tea. What shall I tell

The use of weak forms is an essential part of English speech and you must learn to use the weak forms of 33 English words if you want your English to sound English. Some words have more than one weak form and the follolwing list tells you when to use one and when the other. Word Weak Form Examples and as but ən əz bət Black and white. As good as gold. But why not? than

Roger: My rabbit can roar like a rhinoceros. Barry: Rubbish! Rabbits don't roar, Roger. Roger: You're wrong, Barry. My rabbit's an Arabian rabbit. They're very rare. When he's angry he races round and round his rabbit run. And if he's in a real rage he rushes on to the roof and roars. Barry: How horrid! Really, I prefer my frog. I've christened him Fred. Roger: Freddie Frog! How ridiculous! ' Barry: An abbreviation

Mns Smith: This parcel smells, Mrs Jones. M r s\ Jones: Something's written on it. M r s \ S m i t h: What does it say? Mrs!Jones:It says: This parcel contains six mice. MrsiSmith: Pooh! Mrs Jones: Listen! What' s in this sack? İM r s Smith: It's making a strange hissing noise. Sack: {hisses) Sssssssssssss! Mrs Jones: Mrs Smith! It's a sack of snakes! Mrs S m i t h: So it is! And what's in this box, Mrs Jones?

Colin: OK, Mike. At six o'clock you take a taxi to the bank. Max will come out with the cash in a cream-coloured case... Mike: I'm to collect the cash? Colin: Of course. Don't ask questions. Just concentrate. Mike: Colin, if they catch me I'll confess. Colin: Keep quiet, can't you? At a quarter to six Coco will be parked at the corner of the Market Square. Mike: I'll scream. I'm a coward. The kids at school called

Old Gentleman: I say, boy! What's all that frightful noise? Boy: It's the boilermakers from Tyneside. They're on strike. I'm on my way to join them. Old Gentleman: You a boilermaker? Boy: Me? No, I slave for United Alloys. But I'll add my voice to anyone fighting for his rights. Old Gentleman: Wait! Why are they striking this time? В о у: A rise in wages mainly — and overtime for nights. Old Gentleman: Why

Christopher: Going anywhere different for your vacation, Theresa? Theresa: Ah, that's a million dollar question, Chistopher. Perhaps you can provide us with the decision. Edward demands his creature comforts — proper heating, constant hot water, comfortable beds, colour television... Christopher: What about you, Theresa? Or aren't you too particular? Theresa: Normally, yes. And usually we combine the open air and

1st Bird: How's my pert little turtledove this early, pearly murmuring morn? 2nd В i r d: I think I'm worse. I can't turn on my perch. And I'm permanently thirsty — burning, burning. It's murder. 1st Bird: My poor, hurt bird. The world's astir. I've heard that even the worms are turning. A worm! You yearn for a worm! 2nd Bird: I'm allergic to worms. Ugh! Dirty, squirming worms! 1st Bird: I'll search under the fir

Announcer: This morning the Roarers football team arrived back from York. Paul Short is our sports reporter, and he was at the airport. Paul Short: Good morning. This is Paul Short. All the footballers are walking towards me. Here's George Ball, the goalkeeper. Good morning, George. George Ball: Good morning. Are you a reporter? Paul Short: Yes, I'm from Channel 4. Please tell our audience about the football match

Gran: Jack, do you have to bang and slam on that piano like that? Jack: I'm practising for our new album. It's smashing. Gran: An album? You mean that racket you and your gang bash out? Jack: We're not a gang, we're a fantastic jazz band. Sally and Janet, me on the piano, Alec on the sax — the Galactic Static. It'll be an absolute smash hit. Gran: The Galactic Racket, if you ask me. And all you'll smash is

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