Unit ii: staying at the hotel

PRACTICE YOUR ENGLISH

Методические указания по английскому языку

для работы над устными экзаменационными темами

Part II

Самара2006

Составители: Е.В. Шипанова, Э.Р. Хафиятуллина

Методические указания по устным экзаменационным темам для студентов II курса всех специальностей (английский язык)/Сост.: Е.В. Шипанова, Э.Р. Хафиятуллина; Самарск. Гос. арх.-строит. ун-т. Самара,2006.

Данные методические указания по английскому языку предназначены для студентов II курса всех специальностей и содержат тематические разделы для отработки устных экзаменационных тем. Пособие содержит список слов и словосочетаний, комплекс упражнений и диалогов.

Предназначена для студентов II курса всех специальностей

Рецензент: доктор филологических наук, профессор Е.Г. Вышкин

UNIT I: TRAVELLING

TEXT A

Vocabulary

explorer-исследователь to discover-открывать

wealth-богатство dangerous- опасный

convenient- удобный ruins-руины

ancient –древний picturesque -живописный

to change— изменять scene-пейзаж

rhythm -ритм means-вид, средство

hike- поход, экскурсия, путешествие пешком to belong to-принадлежать

advantage- преимущество dust- пыль

thrilling- волнующий remote-отдаленный

stewardess-стюардесса to serve -обслуживать, подавать

snack- легкая закуска splendid- рос­кошный

view-вид to be nervous- нервничать experience- опыт (жизненный) air-crash- воздушная катастрофа

to be air-sick- страдать от воздуш­ной болезни to prefer- предпочитать

to depend on-зависеть condition- условие

cruise -морское путешествие on board- на корабле, на борту

TRAVELLING

People began to travel ages ago. The first trav­ellers were explorers who wanted to discover new lands and to find wealth. Their journeys were very dangerous. Nowadays travelling is not that dangerous and much more comfortable.

Millions of people all over the world travel every day. They travel to see other countries and con­tinents, modern cities and the ruins of ancient towns. They travel to enjoy picturesque places just for a change of scene. It is always interesting to discover new things, different ways of life, to meet different people, to try different food, to listen to different musical rhythms.

You can choose the means of transport you like: plane, train, ship, bicycle or you can go hiking.

Of course, travelling by plane is the fastest, but it is also the most expensive. We all agree that the future belongs to the air transport because it's more comfortable and more convenient than other ways of travelling. There are a lot of advantages of travelling by air. Besides, flying is a thrill­ing thing. Although planes do not take us to small remote places, but only planes take us to other continents. If you are hungry you can have a meal on board the plane. A stewardess serves snacks and drinks. Besides, from the comfortable seat in a plane you can have a splendid view of the beautiful cloudy sky. But many people say that there are a lot of disadvan­tages of travelling by air. Planes make them nerv­ous. And they are quite right because flying is not a good experience if you are air-sick. Besides, nowadays we have a lot of air-crashes. As you know flying depends on the weather conditions. If the weather is cloudy airliners cannot fly. And travelling by air can cost a lot.

Travelling by train is one of the most popular means of travelling. Trains go slower than planes, but you can see much more interesting places of the country you are travelling through. Travel­ling by train is cheaper. Modern trains are very comfortable and you can enjoy a splendid view of the countryside. If you are hungry you can have a meal in the dining-car.

Travelling by sea is usually called a voyage or a cruise. On board large ships people can visit for­eign countries and see their own country.

Travelling by bus is one of the cheapest means of travelling. Modern buses have comfortable seats, video and phone. You can have hot tea or coffee, drinks and snacks there. You can have a trip not far from your home or visit foreign coun­tries.

Many people prefer travelling by car. They don't have to buy tickets. They don't have to carry heavy luggage. They can stop wherever they wish and spend as much time as they like at any place.

But some peоple like to travel on foot or by bike. It isn't the most comfortable means of travelling, but it is the cheapest.

I think travelling is the best way to spend your holidays. When we travel we can see and learn a lot of things that we can never see or learn at home.

Exercise I

Answer the questions:

1. When did people begin to travel?

2. Who were the first travellers?

3. It was very dangerous to travel ages ago, wasn't it? What about nowadays?

4. Why do people travel nowadays? What do they want to see?

5. In your opinion, why is it interesting to travel? Do you like to travel?

6. What means of travelling do you know?

7. What is your favourite way of travelling?

8. What is the fastest way of travelling?

9. Some people say that the future belongs to the air transport, don't they? Do you agree? Why not?

10. What are the advantages of travelling by air?

11. What are the disadvantages of travelling by air?

12. What way of travelling is cheaper than travelling by air and popular, too?

13. Why do many people often choose to travel by train?

14. What is the most comfortable and expensive means of travelling?

15. What is one of the cheapest means of travelling?

16. What are the advantages and disadvantages of travelling by bus?

17. Why do many people prefer travelling by car?

18. Have you ever travelled on foot or by bike? Where? With whom?

Exercise II

Read the dialogue and translate it:

At a railway station

Porter:Porter, madam?

Janet:Yes. Thirty for Liverpool.

Porter:Anything for the van? Any other luggage?

Janet:No. Just these two. I'll have them in the carriage with me.

Porter: Yes, madam.

Janet:Which platform is it?

Porter:Number two, madam.

Janet:I'll see you on the platform, OK? I'll just go and get my ticket.

Porter:Right you are, madam.

Janet:Have you got a seat for me?

Porter:Yes, madam. Just in here.

Janet:How much do I owe you?

Porter: Two shillings, madam.

Janet:Here you are.

TEXT B

TRAVELLING BY AIR

Travelling by air is more convenient than by train because it saves you time considerably though it does not save money. Distances more than 2000 km can now be covered by modern passenger planes on nonstop flights without landing to refuel. Statistics shows that travelling by air is as safe as travelling by train. Last time I travelled by air two years ago when I was on holiday in the Caucasus. I booked a ticket fifteen days in advance. On the appointed day after packing my luggage, I proceeded to the airport by bus. In the hall of the airport there were a lot of people waiting for boarding the plane. Before, the flight passengers must register at the airport. When registering the passenger is required to have his luggage weighed after which the attendant attaches a special tag to it. Each passenger is allowed twenty kilograms of luggage free of charge. There is no need to worry about your suitcase, it will be looked after.

The registration stopped half an hour before the time of take-off. Soon we heard the voice of the announcer calling the plane going south. "Boarding the plane Flight 217 begins. Passengers are invited to Gate 5." I said good-bye to my friends who came to see me off and with the other passengers went to a special bus which took us to the plane on the runway.

On board the plane the stewardess helped everyone get comfortable in the reclining seats adjustable to some positions. I sat back and relaxed. Very soon the plane took off. At that moment we saw a notice "No smoking. Fasten your seat-belts." In a few minutes we were above the clouds. During the flight we got information of the altitude, speed, the weather and the distance covered. The stewardess served us mineral water, juice, tea, sweets and sandwiches. Besides, newspapers and magazines were offered to the passengers. Everybody felt comfortable and nobody was airsick. The plane landed exactly on time.

Exercise I

Substitute the words of the opposite meaning for the underlined words:

1.The jet plane took off exactly on time.

2.I have come to the airport to meet my friends returning from
Moscow.

3.Before the plane took off the stewardess asked the passengers to
fasten the belts.

4.One by one the passengers were alighting out of the plane.

5.Our seats were in the rear part of the plane.

6.The landing was perfect.

7.We got tickets for the plane on the day of departure.

Exercise II

Describe what is not allowed to do on board the plane:

Мodel:Passengers are not allowed to make a noise on board the plane.

Substitute: to have heavy luggage .

to smoke

to unfasten belts when the plane is taking off or landing

to speak with the pilot

to have a weapon (оружие)

to take strong drinks

to enter the cockpit (кабина в самолете)

Describe services available on board the plane:

Model: Passengers can have (be given) mineral water on board the plane.

Substitute: to have a snack

to ask for a juice or any soft drink

to offer newspapers

to give information about the speed, altitude and the distance covered

to send a telegram from board the plane

to see video films during the flight

to ask a stewardess for a medicine

Exercise III

Answer the questions:

1. Do you think that travelling by air is more convenient than by train? Why?

2. Have you ever travelled by air? When was it?

3. When did the story-teller travel by plane last time?

4. Why must passengers be at the airport more than an hour in advance?

5. Are passengers allowed to have some luggage with them on board the plane?

6. Did the story-teller arrive at the airport in time?

7. Where did his plane go?

8. What notice did the passengers see when the plane took off?

9. What information did they get during the flight?

10. Did the stewardess serve the travellers well?

11. Was the plane late?

Exercise IV

Read the dialogues in pairs and translate them:

BOOKING AIRLINE TICKETS

I

A: Are there any flights to Geneva on Sunday?

B: I'll just see what there is.

A: I want to go economy, and I'd prefer the morning.

B: Lufthansa Flight LH 203 leaves at 9.20.

A: What time do I have to be there?

B: The coach leaves for the airport at 8.15.

II

A: I'd like to book a flight to Munich for Monday the tenth.

В: I'll have a look in the time-table for you.

A: I'll need an economy class open return.

B: KLM have got a DC-9 leaving at 9.25.

A: What else ought I to know?

B: The latest time of reporting is 8.35 at the airport.

III

A: What flights are there from London to Vienna tomorrow?

B: If you'd like to take a seat, I'll find out for you.

A: I'd like to travel first class, please.

B: BEA Flight BE 502 takes off from Heathrow at 9.25 and flies direct.

A: What time have I got to get there?

B: You'll have to be at West London Air Terminal by 8.10 as the latest.

UNIT II: STAYING AT THE HOTEL

TEXT :

Vocabulary

at the height of the season- в разгар сезона no vacancies - свободных мест нет

a desk-clerk- дежурный администратор to hand- вручать, давать

an arrival card - листок прибытия a patronymic- отчество

permanent- постоянный a single room - номер на одного

a double room- номер на двоих to remind- напоминать

to leave at the desk- оставлять у портье a keyrack- стенд для ключей

a lobby- фойе, вестибюль a newspaper stall- газетный киоск

a souvenir- сувенир to iron clothes- гладить одежду

a maid- горничная a doorman- швейцар

to hail a taxicab- ловить (окликать) такси

to notify- предупреждать, уведомлять

to reserve (book) a room- заказывать (резервировать)номер

to run a laundry service - осуществлять услуги по стирке белья

for the next boat out- на ближайший пароход

a complete suite of rooms - апартаменты "люкс"

an accommodation- помещение с удобствами

to experience certain difficulties- испытывать определенные трудности

AT THE HOTEL

When travelling it is convenient to stay at a hotel. The best way is to reserve a room in advance by telegram or by phone. Those who travel much know that sometimes tourists experience certain difficulties with booking a room at a suitable hotel. At the height of the season a sign "No vacancies" can be often seen at the desk-clerk.

But if you are lucky with booking a room you will enjoy your rest. In this case you must first observe some formalities. The desk-clerk will hand you an arrival card which all guests are required to fill in. The following information is required:

1. The name (in full) - surname, (first) name, patronymic.

2. Place of permanent residence.

3. Passport No.

After having filled in the arrival card you must pay for all accommodation. The price depends on the duration of your staying at the hotel and the number of rooms booked. When all the formalities are over the desk-clerk hands you the key and you may go upstairs to occupy the room. At the hotel you will find rooms with or without bath, single rooms, double rooms and complete suites consisting of two or more rooms.

Once you decide to stay at the hotel you are referred to as a "guest". You will find notices every­where reminding guests to leave their keys at the desk when going out. All the keys are hung on a special keyrack.

In the lobby you will usually find a newspaper stall and stalls where cigarettes and souvenirs are sold. You can also find a special corner or room to write letters. Guests are given a telephone service as well. You may book a trunk-call or reserve railway and airline tickets from your room telephone.

Most of hotels have snack bars and restaurants. Besides there is a coffee-bar and grill-bar downstairs.

The desk-clerk will answer all your questions and give you any information you need. He can also order railway tickets for you or book a ticket for the next boat out.

All hotels run a special laundry service for their guests. You can have your laundry done and your clothes ironed. The maid does your room every morning so you needn't even make your bed. At the entrance of the hotel there stands a doorman whose duty is opening the door for those who enter or leave the hotel, hailing taxicabs, calling a porter and so on.

Guests are required to notify the clerk in advance about leaving so that he could have the bill ready for them in time.

Exercise I

Say the same in some other words:

1. If you have a chance to put up at a hotel you are lucky.

2. We'd like a room for two with bath for the night.

3. When traveling it is better to reserve a room in advance.

4. At the newsstand one can buy newspapers, cigarettes and souvenirs.

5. When staying at the hotel we had our breakfast in the refreshment room downstairs.

6. Guests must tell the clerk in advance about leaving.

7. Very often at our hotels tourists can see a notice "All reserved''.

Exercise II

Complete the sentences:

1. The best way is to reserve rooms (по телефону или телеграммой заблаговременно).

2. When you stay at the hotel you (должны заполнить листок прибытия).

3.At the hotel guests will find (номера на одного, на двоих, а также "люкс" с двумя или более комнатами).

4.When going out guests (должны оставлять ключи у портье).

5. (В фойе у газетного киоска) you can find a lot of guests buying newspapers, cigarettes and souvenirs.

6. At the hotel the following services are available: (стирка и утюжка белья, уборка номеров, заказ железнодорожных билетов, междугородные телефонные переговоры).

7. The duties of the desk-clerk are (регистрировать посетителей, предоставлять им номер, вручать ключи от номера).

8. The following information about the guest is required: (полное имя, место постоянного проживания, номер паспорта).

Exercise III

Answer the following questions:

1. Why do travelers usually reserve rooms at the hotels in advance?

2. Is it easy to reserve a room at the hotels in your city?

3. What are the duties of a desk-clerk?
4. What services do hotels usually run?

5. What information is required for filling in the arrival card?

6. What kinds of rooms are available at the hotels?

7. What is usually located downstairs at the hotels?

8. What are the duties of a doorman?

Exercise IV

Translate into English:

1.Я заказал в вашей гостинице номер на одного с ванной. Могу я его занять?

2.Сколько дней вы предполагаете пробыть в нашей гостинице?

3.Заполните листок прибытия, предъявите паспорт и заплатите за пять дней вперед.

4.Все номера на двоих находятся на пятом этаже. Вот ваш ключ.

5.Мне нужен номер на одного с ванной. Я собираюсь пробыть здесь неделю.

6.Могу я заказать междугородный разговор из своего номера?

7. Вы можете получить любую информацию у администратора гостиницы.

Exercise V

1. Ask the floor manager:

to call a taxi for you to wake you up at 7 o'clock

to give you your room key to book a ticket for a concert

Model:Please, do this, madam.

2. Ask the maid:

to wash and iron your shirt to bring you another blanket (одеяло)

to change the sheets (простыни) to make the bed

to clean the room to bring you a cup of coffee in the room

Model:Could you do this, madam?

3.Ask the porter:

to take your luggage upstairs to see to your suitcase

to take your trunk downstairs to take your suitcases to the taxi

Model:Porter, will you do this?

4.Complain to the floor manager of something that is out of order

The fault is with:

air conditioning heat

hot water electricity

Model 1:Excuse me, madam, but there's no cold water my room.

The fault is with:

the fridge the telephone

the radio set the shower

Model 2:Excuse me, madam, but the TV-set in my room is out of order.

Exercise VI

Read the dialogues in pairs:

IA: I wonder whether you have any vacancies for tonight.

B: Yes, I can offer you room 24 on the first floor.

A: How much is it?

B: £ 29 a night excluding service.

A: Can I see it please?

B: Certainly. Would you take a seat for a moment?

IIA: Have you got a twin-bedded room forone night?

B: I can let you have a room at the back.

A: What does it cost?

B: With aprivate bath £ 50, service included.

A: Can you show me something a little cheaper?

B: Yes, of course. I won't keep you a moment.

I How much is it? - Сколько она стоит?

excluding services - не считая (исключая) обслуживания

IIa twin – bedded room - номер с двуспальной кроватью

a private bath - отдельная (личная, своя) ванна

service included - включая услуги

a little cheaper - подешевле

Exercise VII

You have been given a room that does not suit you. Phone the manager of the hotel and ask him to change the room telling him why it is not convenient to you. Make up a dialogue.

The possible reasons are:

1. A pianist occupies the room next door.

2. A rock star is staying in front of your room.

3. The windows of your room face a very busy street with heavy traffic.

4. The neighbor snores at night and his snoring can be heard through the very thin walls.

Think of some other reasons.

UNIT: AT THE RESTAURANT

TEXT

Vocabulary

to explore - исследовать, познакомиться to feel homesick- тосковать по дому, родине

a diner - обедающий (посетитель ресторана) roasting fire- жаровня

to wheel- подкатывать, подвозить to carve - разрезать

before your eyes- у вас на глазах a chop-house- дешевый ресторан

rumpsteak- ромштекс kidney- почки

an oyster- устрица a pancake- блин, оладья

punch – пунш a china bowl - фарфоровая чаша (для пунша)

either... or- либо .... , либо beforehand- заранее

disengaged- незанятый, свободный a menu- меню

to contain– содержать available- имеющийся в наличии

a choice– выбор as well as- так же, как

various kinds - разнообразные виды noodles– лапша

to take an order– принимать заказ a bill- счет

to reserve a table- заказывать стол в ресторане

AT THE RESTAURANT

In all large English towns there are plenty of restaurants, cafes, tea rooms, or public houses (pubs). All the large hotels have restaurants where you can have a snack or dinner.

In London for the really cheap places it is very interesting to explore the little French or Italian restaurants of Soho. Spanish visitors who are feeling homesick can, within a hundred yards of Piccadilly, find the Spanish Restaurant and imagine they have gone back to Spain for the decoration, the salads, the cooking, the wines, the waiters and most of the diners are Spanish.

In the same way there are Indian, Chinese, Hungarian, or Jewish restaurants.

If you want real old English food you must go to the Strand. Here roast beef - cooked at open roasting fire - is wheeled to your table and carved before your eyes.

Most visitors like to go to the "old Cheshire Cheese" of Fleet Street, an old chop-house where famous writers used to go. The traditional dish here is rumpsteak, kidney, and oyster pudding. A plate of this with a pint of bitter beer in a long glass, followed by the pancake or the toasted cheese and special "punch" in a china bowl, is a meal you don't easily forget. At the restaurant you may either reserve a table beforehand by telephone or occupy any table disengaged at the moment you come. There is a menu which contains the names of all dishes available for the first, second and third courses. It offers a choice of appetizers, drinks, meat or fish dishes as well as various kinds of soup and broth. The most popular meat dishes are beefsteak, rumpsteak, roast beef, chicken with mashed or fried potatoes, macaronis or noodles.

For dessert you may order ice-cream, coffee, tea or juice. After you have chosen the dishes the waiter or waitress takes your order and gives you a bill. Some minutes later the dinner is served.

Exercise I

A. Answer the following questions:

1 .In all large towns you can have a snack or dinner at a restaurant. What other places for having a snack can you name? Which is the cheapest (the most expensive)?

2. In London there are some international restaurants. Why were they opened? Do you have restaurants like these in your town? Did you have to visit one of them? Do you like foreign food? Which is your favourite? What is the real English food? What are the most popular meat dishes in England?

B. Describe the procedure of visiting restaurants. These questions will help you:

1. What is the way of reserving a table at a restaurant?

2. How can you know of the dishes offered at the restaurant?

3. What other information can be found on the menu?

4. What follows the procedure when the visitor has chosen dishes?

Exercise II

Using the model "We call this (these),.. " answer the questions:

What do we call ... ?

1) a slice of bread browned on each side by heat especially at the fire

2) two slices of buttered bread with a piece of meat, cheese, etc. between

3) drinks like juice, lemonade, tonic

4) fresh eggs broken and poured on the frying pan (сковорода)

5) drinks like beer, gin, wine, sherry

6) a meal served between half past twelve and half past one

7) a vegetable or meat salad, slices of cold meat, herring served at the very beginning of the meal

8) raw (сырой) potatoes fried crisp (хрустящий)

Exercise III

Name five various kinds of:

1)fish dishes;

2) vegetable dishes;

3) meat dishes.

Exercise IV

Say what you can order at the restaurant or cafe:

1) foran appetizer;

2) for the second course;

3) for dessert.

Exercise V

Write out the menu for:

1) a dinner party at home;

2) a Sunday supper at home.

Exercise VI

Read and translate the dialogue:

AT THE RESTAURANT

Waiter: Good evening, sir. Good evening, madam.

George: Good evening. We’d like a table for two, please.

W: Certainly. Is this table all right?

G: That’s fine. Could we have the menu, please?

W: Certainly. The soup of the day is French onion soup.

W: Are you ready to order?

G: Yes. First I’d like the pate.

Linda: And for me a prawn cocktail.

W: Yes, madam.

G: And then for the main course I’d like the lamb chops.

L: And I’d like the steak.

W: How would you like the stake?

L: Medium, please.

W: That’s fine. What vegetables would you like?

L: Potatoes and cauliflower, please.

W: Would you like to order some wine?

L: Yes. Can I see the wine list? A bottle of French red.

G: And some mineral water, please.

W: Fizzy mineral water or still?

G: Still, please.

______ _______ _______

G: That was delicious.

W: Thank you very much. Would you like some coffee?

L: Yes. Black, please.

G: And can we have the bill?

W: Of course.

G: Is the service included?

W: No. It isn’t, sir.

G: Can I pay by credit card?

W: Yes. That’s fine.

UNIT III: SHOPPING

TEXT

Vocabulary

a foodstuff - продукт (пищевой) a food store - продуктовый магазин in quantities- в большом количестве to load – загружать a luggage compartment - багажник автомобиля spacious – просторный a shop window – витрина dairy produce- молочная продукция a grocery- бакалея fowl- дичь bakery goods - хлебо-булочные изделия a confectionery- кондитерский отдел a ring- бублик, баранка garlic- чеснок

curds – творог margarine - маргарин

mayonnaise – майонез a rusk- сухарь flour – мука groats- крупа spice- спeции , пряность granulated sugar - сахарный песок instant- моментальный, здесь : растворимый attractive- привлекательный

frozen fish - мороженая рыба smoked fish - копченая рыба

a shrimp- креветка crawfish- рак (речной, морской)

a lobster- омар an oyster- устрица

tinned fish- рыбные консервы a greengrocery- отдел" Овощи -фрукты"

irrespective of smth. - независимо от чего-либо a pear - груша

a tangerine- мандарин an apricot- абрикос

a peach – персик grapes- виноград

a berry – ягода strawberry – клубника

raspberry – малина cherry - вишня

cranberry- клюква red bilberry - брусника

carrot- морковь a cucumber - огурец

cabbage-капуста beetroot- свекла

onion – лук a crab - краб

a cashier- кассир

an expiry date- дата истечения срока (хранения)

to be well stocked with smth.- иметь в продаже ши­рокий ассортимент

to be at one's disposal- быть в чьем-либо рас­поряжении

to provide oneself with smth. - обеспечивать себя ч.-л.

SHOPPING (AT THE SUPERMARKET)

People buy foodstuffs at the food stores, at the markets and at the supermarkets. It is more convenient to do shopping at the supermarket: you can find there everything you need. More and more people nowadays prefer to provide themselves with foodstuffs for a long period. As they buy in quantities, they go to the supermarket by car and after having done shopping they load their bags and packets into the luggage compartment.

Let us visit one of the supermarkets in the city. It is a one-storied building, spacious and light, with large shop windows. Inside we can see some signs: Dairy produce, Dry groceries, Vegetables and Fruit, Meat and Fowl, Fish, Bakery Goods, Confectionery and Pastry, Wine. The dairy produce counter is well stocked with fresh milk foodstuffs. What is there for sale? Butter, cheese, curds, cream, sour cream, milk, fruit yoghurt, eggs, margarine, mayonnaise.

Everything is sold ready packed. Next to this is the bakery counter where everybody can choose whatever he or she likes: white and brown bread, buns, rolls, rings, pies, cheese cakes and so on.

In the dry groceries counter there is also a great choice of produce. You can buy flour, spice, tea, sugar (lump, cube, granulated) there. Besides, customers can find there various packets filled with dry soup, noodles or chips. They are easy to cook within three minutes.

The meat and fowl counter looks very attrac­tive too. Chicken, ham, pork, bacon, beef, veal and mutton are at your disposal there. You will find a variety of sausages in this section too. A special counter handles frozen and fresh fish; smoked and dry fish is also offered to the customers. Besides, the counter is full of sea products, quite exotic and unseen before. There are crabs, shrimps, crawfish, lobsters, oysters. A large space is occupied with tinned fish.

The section where fruit and vegetables are for sale is called a greengrocery. It always attracts a lot of customers because irrespective of the season the counters are full of fresh fruit and vegetables grown in Russia or brought from other countries. Apples and pears, oranges, lemons and tangerines, apricots and peaches, bananas and grapes are practically available all the year round. For those who like berries there are strawberries, raspberries, cherries, cranberries and red bilberries nicely packed in small baskets. If you want to buy vegetables, you will find everything you need: potatoes, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, cabbage, beetroot, onion, garlic.

When doing shopping at the supermarket don't forget to look at the expiry date printed on the packet. You are recommended to use the foodstuff before it.

Choosing products customers put them into a special basket and with the basket full go to the cashier. The cashier calls the price and gives them a check.

Visiting a supermarket you considerably save your time.

Exercise I

Answer the questions:

1. What is the most popular supermarket in your district? What counters look attractive there?

2. How often do you visit the supermarket? Do you buy in quantities? Do you go there by car?

3. Do you always look at the expiry date when buying dairy or meat foodstuffs?

4. What produce do you buy if you want to cook a holiday dinner?

5. Do you like exotic foodstuffs? Which of them did you have to buy?

6. Is the price for foodstuffs at the supermarket higher than that in small shops or in the markets?

7. How much do you spend for foodstuffs a week? Can you afford to buy in quantities?

REMEMBER!

We buy:

bread at a bakery (at a baker's)

vegetables and fruit at a greengrocery (at a greengrocer's)

flour and groats at a grocery (at a grocer's)

meat at a butcher's

fish at a fishmongery (at a fishmonger's)

butter and milk at a dairy

Exercise II

Name as many things as possible that you can buy:

at the dairy at the bakery

at the fishmongery at the grocery

at the greengrocery at the butcher's

Use the model:At the________ one can buy or

The following things are for sale at the____________

Exercise III

Say to what counter of the supermarket you go if you want to buy:

granulated sugar, tea, and spice

cheese, sour cream, and butter

chicken, turkey, and frankfurters

trout, shrimps, and caviar

a pastry, a bun, and a cake

a bottle of brandy, a tin of beer, and a bottle of champagne

veal, ham, and beef

eggs, margarine, and mayonnaise

herring, tinned fish, and cod

Use the model:If I need .......... , I go to the ..............

Exercise IV

Read and translate the dialogue.

AT THE SUPERMARKET

Alice: Let's go to the meat counter.

Mark: OK. I think we need some veal, ham and a chicken.

Alice: ... and a turkey. Don't forget about the Christmas holiday.

Mark: We also need half a pound of butter, a packet of sour cream and
a dozen of eggs. Dairy products are in aisle 3.

Alice: How about fruit and vegetables? There are no apples in our fridge
and not many vegetables. Let's find this counter.

Mark: Oh, fruit is in aisle 8, and vegetables are next to this.

Alice: I wonder what apples and tangerines cost now.

Mark: They are cheap because it's the height of the season.

Alice: We'll take three pounds of apples and two pounds of tangerines. And
I want to buy half apound of berries ... strawberries or bilberries.
I'm going to make a pie.

Mark: That's all right. And now let's go to the wine counter and choose
good drinks. Oh, look here, we need two bottles of champagne, a
bottle of brandy and martini ... and orange juice for the children...
and maybe some tins of beer?

Alice : OK. Our trolley is full. Let's go to the cash register.

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turkey - индейка

dozen -дюжина

aisle - проход, ряд (в универсаме)

bilberry - черника

trolley - тележка

Exercise V

Make up dialogues according to the model:

Shop-assistant: What can I do for you?

Customer:I want a cheese cake, a loaf of brown bread, a box of biscuits ...

Shop-assistant: Anything else?

Customer:No, thank you. How much is it?

Shop-assistant:Ten rubles.

Customer:Here you are.

Shop-assistant: Here is your change. Thank you.

You are buying: a bottle of oil, a packet of sour cream, ten eggs; a kilo of pears, a kilo and a half of cucumbers, half a kilo of plums; a packet of frankfurters, a chicken, half a kilo of ham; a tinof soft caviar, half a kilo of salmon, two tins of salted sprats; some spice and seasoning; a jar of horse radish, a packet of pepper, a bottle of vinegar.

Exercise VI

Write a recipe of your favorite fruit or vegetable salad.

Exercise VII

Translate into English:

1. Мне нужно полфунта сухарей. Сколько они стоят?

2.Я куплю баранину, если она не очень жирная, немного ветчины и сосисок.

3.В рыбном отделе можно купить свежую и заморожен­ную рыбу; там также продается икра и рыбные консервы.

4.- Где можно купить специи? - В том же отделе, где продается мука и крупа.

5.У вас есть в продаже сметана и творог? Когда истекает их срок хранения?

6.Цены на овощи в этом магазине вполне приемлемые, а вот фрукты стоят дорого.

7.Дайте мне, пожалуйста, полкило копченой рыбы, ки­лограмм свежей трески и баночку красной икры.

8.По дороге домой мне нужно зайти в универсам и купить пачку индийского чая, растворимый кофе и буханку бе­лого и черного хлеба.

9.В этом магазине большой выбор сухих вин из Франции и Испании.

10.В этом универсаме продаются экзотические фрукты и овощи. Вы найдете их в шестом

ряду.