III. B. Would you prefer Ты предпочитаешь?

I would rather я предпочитаю

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

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

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.

III. 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.

IV. A. 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 / read 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)

IV. B. 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.

IV. C. Practise the dialogue Travel agent: Can I help you? Mr Brown: We’d like to arrange our holidays. Travel agent: Have you got anything special in mind? Mr Brown: We are thinking of visiting Italy or Spain. village and there aren’t many tourists. Mrs Brown: Darling, this trip is wonderful. Let’s book the tickets in advance. Mr Brown: That’s wonderful. How long does it take to get there? Travel agent: It depends on the way you travel. You can go there by plane and then the flight only takes two hours. But it’s cheaper to travel by coach, and then it takes eight hours. It is also possible to go by train: it’s not as expensive as a plane and the journey is shorter than by coach. Mrs Brown: I like going by train, it’s the safest way of travelling. But do we have to change? Travel agent: No, it’s a through

Travel agent: I think I’ve got a very attractive offer for you. It’s in Spain, in Costa Brava, in a hotel near the sea. You get seven nights full board for £170. Mr Brown: That sounds very reasonable, but isn’t it a crowded place in summer? Travel agent: This hotel is in a small train,nonstop all the way. Mrs Brown: What about the insurance? Travel agent: It’s included in the price. Mr Brown: Certainly. b) - Could you book me a flight to Pskov in a couple of days? - Certainly, Sir. Would you prefer first class, business or economy class? - Business class, please. Do you happen to know when the flights are? - There’s a morning and an evening flight, Sir. Which do you prefer? - I’d rather have a morning flight if possible. - I’ll call up and see what they can offer.