V. B. Would you prefer Ты предпочитаешь?

I would rather я предпочитаю

I would rather stay at home. Я предпочитаю остаться дома.

I would prefer to watch TV rather than read books. Я предпочел бы смотреть телевизор, а не читать книги.

I’d rather not go out this evening if you don’t mind. Если ты не возражаешь, я бы предпочел остаться дома сегодня вечером.

He’d rather buy a car than rent it. Он предпочитает купить автомобиль, а не брать его на прокат.

I’d rather you cooked the dinner now. Я бы предпочел, чтобы ты сейчас приготовил обед.

V. C. Translate the sentences

1. I’d be sorry to miss a chance. 2. I’d be glad to see a cabaret. 3. I’d be sorry to cancel the appointment. 4. I’ve got a black and white television. But I’d like a colour one. 5. – I’d like some buttons. – Which ones would you like? – I’d like the expensive ones. 6. I’d prefer to sit in the stalls. 7. Would you prefer juice or coca-cola? 8. I would prefer to go to the cinema rather than go to the theatre. 9. I would prefer to watch TV rather than listen to the radio. 10. I would rather not buy this book. 11. He’d rather buy a house than buy a flat. 12. I’d rather stay at home. 13. I’d prefer to go by car.

V. D. Make up sentences with a) prefer b) would rather

a) drive a car / travel by train – I prefer driving a car to travelling by train.

b) What about going to the theatre?( go to the cinema) – I would prefer to go to the cinema. / I would rather go to the cinema.

a) 1. eat ice-cream / drink coca-cola 2. play tennis / climb the mountains 3. go to the cinema / stay at home 4. cook / eat in a restaurant 5. read books / magazines

b) 1. What about going for a ride? (stay at home) 2. Shall we go to Spain? (go to Sweden) 3. What about walking home? (take a bus) 4. I would rather (go to a restaurant / eat at home) 5. I’d prefer (go for a swim / play football)

V. E. Choose the correct variant

1. Would / do you like a cigarette? - No, I don’t smoke. 2. Would / do you like your friend? - Yes, she’s very nice. 3. Can I help you? - Yes, I like / would like a packet of cigarettes, please. 4. What sports do you do? - Well, I like / would like swimming very much. 5. Are you ready to order your meal, sir? - Yes, I like / would like a steak, please. 6. Would / do you like a banana? - No, thank you. 7. Would / do you like bananas? - Yes, I love them. 8. What would / do you like to drink? - Water, please. 9. Would / do you like to go out for a walk? - Not now. Perhaps later.

VI. A. Practise the dialogue (EE № 85) a) (At the greengrocer’s) - Good morning. Can I help you? - Good morning. I’d like two tomatoes, a kilo of potatoes, a large cucumber, two kilos of apples and four bananas. - Anything else? - Have you got a cabbage? - No, I’m sorry, there are no cabbages at the moment. - How much is it? - That’s 5 pounds 50 p. - Can you change a £10 note? - Yes, of course. Here’s your change. - Thank you. - Thank you. Goodbye. b) at the department store (EE № 13) b) - Oh, excuse me, how can I get to the department store? - Yes, I would. Where’s the fitting room? - It’s over there on the left. - Thank you. - … Yes, this shirt suits me very well. How much is it? - You‘re lucky, madam, there’s a big sale going on now. It’s only £ 10.99. - Then I’ll take it. - Here you are. Have a nice day, goodbye. - Thank you, goodbye. c) (At the stationer’s) (EE № 85) - Hello, can I help you?

- I’m sorry I don’t know. I’m a stranger here. - Oh, OK. - … Excuse me, which way is the department store? - Yeah. Turn left at the corner, then go straight on until you come to the traffic lights and it’s on your left. - Thanks … - Hello. - Hello, can I help you? - I’m looking for an elegant shirt that will go with my brown suit. - We have white, blue and beige silk shirts. - Could I see the beige one, please? - What size do your wear? - 42. - Here you are. Would you like to try it on? - Hello, I’d like to buy ten envelopes, five notebooks and three pens. - What kind of pens would you like? - One felt-tip pen and two fountain pens. - How much is that fountain pen? - This is a specially designed fountain pen for businessmen and it costs £20. - It’s incredibly expensive. I’m afraid I can’t afford it. I’ll take the cheaper ones. - Is that everything? - Yes, I believe so. How much is it? - £10.40. How are you paying? Cash or credit card? - Cash, please. Here you are. - Thank you. Have a nice day.

VI. B. Read the text AUSTRALIA (II) and discuss it (English Speaking world)

An island continent, Australia was cut off from the rest of the world for millions of years. As a result, it was the last continent to be discovered and settled by Europeans.

Australia is the driest continent on earth. The four great deserts of central Australia cover 2,000,000 square kilometres. There are few rivers there. Coastline of South Australia has some beautiful beaches with cliffs shaped by the wind and waves.

Australia is the flattest of all continents. Its most significant mountain chain is the Great Dividing Range running down most of the east coast.

Many species of its animals and plants are ancient and unique. Many of them are found nowhere else in the world, they are endemic. There live kangaroos, koalas, echidnas and a lot of rare birds: emu, black swan, parrots, etc.

However, Australia is the most urbanized country in the world. Two out of three of its citizens live in the eight largest cities.