Part II Conversation: a Visit to London Standard Phrases

Things couldn’t be better = Все идет хорошо

Everything is going well.

What’s new with you? Что у тебя нового?

How did you enjoy your stay in Britain? Как тебе понравилось твое

пребывание в Британии?

Oh, very much indeed Очень понравилось

What impressed you most of Что произвело на тебя самое

all in London? сильное впечатление в Лондоне?

It’s difficult to describe it in one word Трудно сказать одним словом

It’s London’s principal attraction Это главная достопримечательность Лондона

What would you advise me to start С чего бы ты мне посоветовал

my sightseeing tour with? начать осмотр достопримечательностей

Tastes differ, you know Видишь ли, о вкусах не спорят

What are you keen on? Чем ты увлекаешься?

I believe you should begin with … Я считаю, что тебе следует начать с …

What’s the National gallery famous for? Чем знаменита Национальная галерея?

I see Ясно, понятно

You are welcome Пожалуйста

I. Complete the missing standard phrases in the following conversations

1. - Hi, how are you today?

- Great. Things … … … .

• What’s new … … ?

• I’ve just come back from London.

• I see.

2. – How did you … … … … … ?

• Oh, … … … . We could see a great deal within 10 days of our visit.

• What did your program include?

• …, …, … and … .

3. – What … you most of all in London?

• Well, it’s difficult … … … … … … May be … … …, it’s London’s … … .

4. - Have you seen … … … ?

• Yes, I have. … … … is very interesting. It usually attracts a lot of tourists.

5. - What would you advise me … … … … ?

• Tastes …, you know. What … … … … ?

• History and culture

• I … you should begin with … … … .

• Thanks a lot.

• You … …

6. - What’s the National Gallery … … ?

- The Gallery is … … a rich collection of paintings.

2. Translate the following short conversations with standard phrases into English

1. - Привет, как дела?

• Все хорошо,

• Что у тебя нового?

• Я только что вернулся из Лондона.

2. – Как тебе понравилось твое пребывание в Британии?

• Очень понравилось.Я увидел много интересных мест.

• Какие города ты посетил?

• Лондон, Глазго, Лидс и Эдинбург.

3. - Что произвело на тебя самое сильное впечатление в Лондоне?

• Трудно сказать одним словом. Может быть, собор св. Павла, это одна из главных достопримечательностей Лондона.

4. - Ты видел официальную резиденцию королевы в Лондоне?

• Да. Очень интересна церемония смены караула, которая проходит ежедневно в 11.30 утра перед Букенгемским дворцом. Эта церемония всегда привлекает много туристов.

5. - С чего бы ты мне посоветовал начать осмотр достопримечатель-

ностей в Лондоне?

• Видишь ли, о вкусах не спорят. Чем ты увлекаешься?

• Историей и культурой.

• Тогда тебе следует начать с Национальной галереи и Парламента.

6. - Чем знаменита Национальная галерея?

• Она знаменита богатой коллекцией картин, написанных величайшими художниками Европы.

3. Listen to the conversation “A Visit to London” and answer the following questions

1. Who has been to London?

2. Has he seen much of the city?

3. What impressed him most of all in London?

4. What’s the National Gallery famous for?

5. Why do we say the Houses of Parliament?

6. What famous artists does the Gallery exhibit?

4. Listen to the conversation “A Visit to London” again and read it imitating the speakers’ pronunciation

• Good morning, Oleg.

• Good morning, Boris. How are you today?

• Just fine, thanks. And how are you?

• Great. Things couldn’t be better.

• What’s new with you?

• I’ve just come back from London.

• Have you? How interesting? How did you enjoy your stay in Britain?

• Oh, very much indeed we could see a great deal within 10 days of our visit.

• What did your program include?

• London, Glasgo, Leeds and Edinburgh.

• What impressed you most of all in London?

• Well, it’s difficult to describe it in one word. May be St. Paul’s Cathedral, it’s London’s principal attraction and one of the finest pieces of architecture in Europe.

• Have you seen the London residence of the Queen?

• Yes, I have. The famous ceremony of changing of the guards is very interesting. It usually attracts a lot of tourists. It takes place at 11.30 a.m. at the Buckingham Palace.

• What would you advise me to start my sightseeing tour with?

• Tastes differ, you know. What are you keen on?

• History and culture.

• Then I believe you should begin with the National Gallery and the Houses of Parliament.

• What’s the National Gallery famous for?

• It is famous for a rich collection of paintings. It represents more schools of painting than any other European Gallery.

• What famous artists does the Gallery exhibit?

• It exhibits paintings of almost all the great European masters.

• And why do you say the Houses of Parliament and not the House of Parliament?

• In fact, there are two chambers in the British Parliament and they are called Houses, the place is really wonderful. Something you can never forget.

• Oh, I see. Thanks.

• You are welcome.

VI. Memorize and play out the conversation

7. Role play the following situations

1. You’ve just come back from London. Your friends ask you about its places of interests and your impressions.

2. You’ve come to London but you’re busy all the time. You’ve got three days at your disposal. Ask your friend what to see in the city as a first choice.

3. Your friend is going to Great Britain. He is interested in painting. Help him to plan his visit there.