Match the words with their meanings.
1. commonwealth a. чудо
2. unique b. окружать
3. explorer c. замечательный
4. wonder d. производитель
5. stock e. уникальный
6. inhabitant f. исполнительный совет
7. remarkable g. запас, фонд
8. manufacturer h. исследователь
9. surround i. житель
10. Executive Council j. содружество
Answer the questions.
1. Where is Australia situated?
2. What is the size of the country?
3. What are its main cities? What is the capital of the country?
4. Where is the majority of the population concentrated?
5. What is the most important sphere of economy of the country?
6. Is Australia rich in natural resources? What are they?
7. Who is the Head of State in Australia?
8. What is the official name of the country?
9. What is the main legislative body of the country?
10. Does Australia depend upon Great Britain in its political affairs?
Make a plan to the text.
V. Discuss the following with your groupmates.
Which of the English-speaking countries attracts you most of all? Give a short review of it. Speak on the following:
1. The country's territory.
2. The country's population.
3. Head of State.
4. The country's main cities.
5. The country's economy and resources.
6. Would you like to visit it? Why?
Getting about Town
I. First thoughts. Imagine you are lost in London. Whom would you ask for help? Why?
II. Study the words and topical phrases. Make sure you know them. Practice the pronunciation.
To get about town, to get on/off the bus, to go by tube (Am. subway), to go on foot, to change a bus, fare, to cross the street, traffic lights, rush hours, parking place, to go straight, to turn around the corner, turn to the right/left.
How could I get to...?
Could you show me the way to...?
Am I right for...?
Is it far from here?
How long will it take me to get there?
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III. Read and act out the dialogues.
1. “Excuse me, how could I get to the British Museum?”
“Sorry, I can’t tell you. I’m a stranger here myself. You’d better ask a policeman.”
2. “Excuse me!”
“Yes, what is it?”
“Could you show me the way to the center, please?”
“Why, yes. Hmm... let me think. Take bus 31 and go as far as Trafalgar Square.”
“Is that in the very center of London?”
“Yes, of course.”
3. “Excuse me, am I right for Hyde Park?”
“Hyde Park? Well, I’m sorry to say, you aren’t. You’ll have to go back one block and then turn to your left.”
“Oh, I see. Isn’t it better to take a taxi?”
“Well, you needn’t. It won’t take you ten minutes to get there.”
“Thanks a lot.”
“No trouble.”
IV. Comprehension Check.
Make up questions using the pattern and the prompt words.
Pattern: Can you show me the way to the station? Excuse me, what is the quickest way to the station?
Prompt words: the Zoo, the University, the Bank of England, the Central Post Office, Oxford Street, the Central Park, the railway station, the airport
2. Answer the questions using the following opening phrases: As far as I know; I suppose; as a rule; in fact; actually; as for me etc.
1. Which is the most convenient way of getting about town?
2. When do you have rush hours in your city?
3. Is it easy to get on the bus during it? Why not?
4. What’s the bus fare in your city? What about London?
5. What happens if someone hasn’t paid the fare?
6. How should you address a passer-by in London when you want to ask the way? How should you address a policeman in London?
7. Do you know the town you live in very well? What kind of transport do you use when getting to your work?
8. Do the traffic rules in Britain differ from those in other European countries?
9. What is the main street in your town (London, New York, Moscow, Orel)?
Fill in the missing remarks.
A: Excuse me, officer!
B:
A: How can I get to Selfridges department store?
B:
A: Well, it’s quite a distance from here! I guess I’d better take a taxi.
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B:
A: Thanks a lot. You’ve been very helpful.
A:
B: Why, yes. What is it?
A:
B: Yes, it’s rather far. Turn left and you’ll see a big parking lot. Take third turning on your right and you’ll find yourself in Green Street.
A:
B: It’s O.K. No trouble at all.
Act as an interpreter.
А: Привет, Стив. Это я, Крейв. Я возле станции метро на Ричмонд Стрит. Как мне добраться до твоего дома?
В: So you’ve lost your way? And I was just wondering where on earth you were. Can you see the supermarket over there?
А: Супермаркет? Это тот, что через дорогу?
В: Yes. Cross the road and go down the street about half a mile. You’ll see a turning on the right. My house is the third house on the right-hand side. Have you got it?
А: Кажется, я понял. Хорошо, сейчас буду.
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