CataloguesShopping by post has been around for a long time, but it has developed to a degree that is just beyond astounding. Almost from the moment we arrived in America catalogues began coming with the daily mail. Now we get perhaps a dozen a week, sometimes more – catalogues for videos, gardening implements, lingerie, books, camping and fishing gear, things to make your bathroom a more stylish place. For a long I threw all that away. What a fool I was. I now realize they not only provide hours of reading pleasure, but open up a world of possibilities I didn’t know existed. The goods themselves are not bargains and the attempts made to advertise them are very often quite amusing. But the scary thing is that often these descriptions are written so artfully that you are almost taken in by them. I was just reading in another catalogue about a fancy kitchen accessory from Italy called a porto rotolo di carta, which was for just $ 49.95 when I realized that it was a paper towel holder. Even socks come with lengthy descriptions proving their unique qualities. I confess I have sometimes been briefly tempted to make a purchase, but in the end I realize that given a choice between paying $ 37.50 for a shirt with a superior nap and just having a nap, I will always go for the latter.
Прочитайте и перескажите текст: 3. London’s Shopping Street Don’t miss Carnaby Street as its banner says, it still carries on welcoming the world. Trip down the multi-coloured pavement and you’ll find punk fashion lives-leather jackets, Sex Pistols T-shirts and studded leather belts are among the novelties and souvenirs. Oxford Street is the mecca for reasonably priced high street fashion shops and department stores, CD and DVD shops. King’s Road is famous for reasonable to more expensively priced trendy clothes and good shops. Covent Garden is good for more classic but fashionable clothes. South Molton Street, Sloane Street and Bond Street have some of the leading international designer shops in London. Kensington High Street with its markets, is fun to find something high fashion and often quite outrageous! And Burlington Arcade, built in 1819 by Lord Cavendish with its long established British shops selling traditional merchandise, is a must just to walk down. Cоставьте аналогичный текст о городе, в котором вы живете.
Переведите и выучите следующие диалоги: A. Nick: Will you show me those black shoes? Shop-assistant: Do you mean the rubber-soled shoes? Nick: No, black leather-soled shoes. Shop-assistant: What size do you wear? Nick: I wear size 39. Shop-assistant: Here you are. Nick: Thank you. Give me another shoe. Shop-assistant: Does it fit you well? Nick: The left shoe pinches a little. But I think I’ll soon break it.
B. Shop-assistant: Can I help you? Mary: Yes, please. I would like a vacuum-cleaner. Shop-assistant: Which make would you like? Mary: Oh, I don’t know anything about different makes. Shop-assistant: Can you see anything you like in the shop? Mary: What about this one? Does it work on 220 volts A.C.? Shop-assistant: Yes, it does. Mary: How much is it? Shop-assistant: Twenty-five pounds.
C. Shop-assistant: Can I help you? John: Yes, please. Can I try these jeans on? Shop-assistant: Certainly. Over there. John: Thank you. Jane: Have you got these jeans in another colour and a larger size? Shop-assistant: Here you are. Jane: Thanks a lot. How much are they? Shop-assistant: £20. Jane: They are very smart. Thank you. John: I must buy presents for my friends in Scotland. Jane, could you help me?
D. Salesgirl: Good morning, sir. Can I help you? Mr. Williams: Yes. I’m looking for a present for my wife. Salesgirl: This handbag is very nice, sir. Mr. Williams: Is it expensive? Salesgirl: Oh, no, sir! It’s quite cheap. It costs fifteen pounds. Mr. Williams: Fifteen pounds! That’s too expensive, I’m afraid. Salesgirl: Look at this vase, sir. Mr. Williams: No, that one’s too big. What about the one next to it? Salesgirl: Ah, yes, sir. This one is smaller. And it’s cheaper. Mr. Williams: How much does it cost? Salesgirl: Eleven pounds, thirty pence. Mr. Williams: Eleven pounds thirty! It’s too expensive. And it’s too heavy.
E. Shop-assistant: Are you interested in a Peugeot? Linda: Oh, yes. My husband says I could buy a car for my one use. I think I like Peugeots. My friend has bought one recently and she simply adores it. Shop-assistant: We have a fantastic deal for you on the Peugeot range. Linda: May I see one? Shop-assistant: Follow me, please. Here it is. It was delivered only the day before yesterday. Linda: Oh, I like it. Shop-assistant: When you buy a car from us, not only will you get a great price for your old car but – would you believe it – we guarantee to exchange it within 12 months and credit the original price you paid. Linda: And no deprecation? Shop-assistant: No depreciation whatsoever. Linda: Oh, I’ll speak to my husband and I hope I’ll take it. Could I telephone you if I have any questions? Shop-assistant: Naturally. Linda: What’s the phone number? Shop-assistant: Here is the card. Linda: Thank you. Shop-assistant: You are more than welcome.
Выполните следующие упражнения: Упражнение №1. Вставьте соответствующие слова и словосочетания: 1) Where shall we buy bread and other food? Let’s go to the …. 2) Will you buy some … for breakfast? We haven’t got any at home. 3) I like this supermarket because there is no queuing at the …. 4) Last week Peter went to and bought a … there. 5) There is a good … shop nearby. I can buy a dress for a party there. 6) Excuse me, where is …? I’d like to buy some sun glasses. 7) Shall I go to …? I would like to buy slippers. 8) Where is … department? Ann would like to buy buttons. 9) - What’s the … of this car? - It’s Nissan. 10) The jacket doesn’t … well. It is too big. 11) What size of … do you wear?
Упражнение №2. Переведите на английский язык: 1) Я хочу купить туфли. Пойдем в отдел обуви. 2) Аня купила хлеб и мясные консервы. 3) К сожалению, завтра я занят. Мне надо сделать кое-какие покупки. 4) Какой у вас размер обуви? 5) Покажите, пожалуйста, черные туфли 37 размера. 6) Мне нравятся эти ботинки. Но правый немного жмет. 7) Сколько стоит этот костюм? 8) Какой марки ваши часы? 9) Вот конфеты. Я купил их сегодня утром в универсаме. 10) Питер пошел в отдел канцтоваров.
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