Ex. 2. Read the sentences and translate them.

1. I didn’t convince (убеждать) the ticket collector that I had lost my ticket only some moments before.

2. The railway plans to modernize its wagon fleet; about 480 passenger coaches will be painted in a new livery, re-painted inside and equipped with new comfortable seats.

3. There was a notice on the announcement board saying the flight had been cancelled.

4. He had ran therailwaystationfor 30 years buthad toretire on medical grounds.

5. Passengers were reminded that no smoking was allowed on this train.

6. A signalman is a railroad worker responsible for operating signals and switches.

7. Having worked as a cleaner, painter and bus driver, Neil decided to go back to University.

8. After graduating from Edinburgh University, Robert Stephenson, George Stephenson’s only son, ran the Newcastle locomotive works. In 1833, he was appointed chief engineer of the London and Birmingham Railway, the first railway into London.

9. To avoid accidents, both drivers and pedestrians must be strict about the traffic rules.

10. I was so intent (сосредоточенный) on my work that I didn’t take notice of the time.

11. When the train is on motion, the train master communicates with passengers over a public address system.

12. After his demobilization from the Navy, he was accepted by the railway authorities as a signalman.

Ex. 3. Complete the sentences with the words from Ex 1. Several words should be used twice. Mind your grammar!

1. The tickets should not be thrown away as ___ may check them during the trip.

2. China is a vast country and the railways are the chief means of land transport

3. James had previously worked at the depot as a wagon___ but then he was promoted to the assistant of mechanic.

4. The station___ said that no trains had arrived at the station during the night because of the heavy snowstorm in the mountains.

5. I just want to ___ you that your assignments (задание) must be completed by Friday.

6. A ___ passed by our train, motioning with his green flag.

7. He ___ the piano until the wood shone.

8. All the passengers should ___ of behavior aboard.

9. Employees can ___ at 60 if they choose.

10. At each railway station, there is a ___ where passengers can rest until boarding the train.

11. The ___ engineer ordered these devices to be repaired as fast as possible.

12. The ___ made two passengers get off the train because they didn’t pay fares.

13. We finish work at six, and then the ___ come in.

14. Mark ___ never to mix business with pleasure.

15. In the UK, men usually ___ in their late 50s or early 60s.

16. On the first railways there were no signals because trains were few and traveled at low speeds. But as trains became more frequent, the railways began to employ men known as ___ to regulate the traffic.

Ex. 4. Translate the following sentences, paying attention to the verbs:

to allow (=to permit, to let) – позволять, разрешать;

To forbid – запрещать.

1. These glasses allow you to see the film in 3D format.

2. We do not allow smoking in the hall.

3. Railcard is a card that can be bought at train stations in Britain by students and people over 60. It allows them to buy train tickets at a reduced price for a period of one year.

4. Radios are not permitted in the library.

5. Visitors are not permitted to take photographs in the church.

6. We hope to visit the castle, if time permits.

7. The password permits access to all files on the hard disk.

8. Cash machines permit you to withdraw (снимать) money at any time.

9. I would like to go to Europe this summer, but my parents won’t let me.

10. Let me help to you to put the suitcase on the luggage rack.

11. The management forbids employees to accept tips from customers.

12. The United States has forbidden the use of federal funds for human cloning research.

Ex. 5. Practice the phrase:

It doesn’t matter … – Не имеет значения …

1. It doesn't matter what you wear – you should look neat and tidy.

2. Does it matter what I think?

3. We’ve missed the train. – It doesn't matter, there’s another one in 10 minutes.

4. Well, what were you saying about John? – Forget it, it doesn’t matter.

5. It doesn’t matter if you’re a few minutes late. We’ll wait for you.

6. It doesn’t matter what other people think. You should do what you think is best.

Ex. 6. Listen to the tape and practice the reading of the text. Try to imitate the speaker as best as you can. Translate the text, using a dictionary, if necessary.