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How many visitors will be here? - Сколько гостей там будет?

We are invited to a cocktail party- Мы приглашены на коктейль

Who’ll be the company? - Какая будет компания?

Theatre, cinema.

I want to go to the pictures- Я хочу пойти в кино

What pictures (movies) are on? - Какие фильмы сейчас идут?

What sort of pictures do you prefer? - Какие фильмы вы предпочитаете?

When does the show begin? - Когда начинается сеанс?

When is it over? - Когда он закончится?

What is on the theatre? - Что идёт в театре?

Is this play worth seeing? - Эту пьесу стоит посмотреть?

How long does the play last? - Сколько продлится пьеса?

What would you advise me to see? – Что вы советуете посмотреть?

When the concert (evening performance) begin? – Когда начинается концерт (вечернее представление)?

When does the showing start (end)? – Когда начинается (заканчивается) сеанс?

Please give me a ticket in the pit (close to the stage, in a box, in the balcony)… - Пожалуйста, дайте мне билет в партер (близко от сцены, в ложу, на балконе)…

Please show us our places- Пожалуйста, покажите наши места…

What theatre would you recommend?- Какой театр вы порекомендуете?

I would like to go to the opera (a dramatic theatre, the circus) - Я бы хотел сходить на оперу (в драматический театр, цирк)

I would like to see a drama (comedy, ballet) – Я хотел бы посмотреть драму (комедию, балет)

What performances (concerts) are on this evening? – Какие представления (концерты) идут сегодня вечером?

I would like to hear a symphony (chamber, folk, organ, light, jazz) concert. – Я хотел бы послушать концерт симфонической (камерной музыки, народной, органной, лёгкой, джазовой музыки).

I would like a program, please… - Программу, пожалуйста…

Who is the author? - Кто автор?

Who plays the part of…? - Кто исполняет партию…?

Who is the soloist? - Кто солист?

Did you like the play (music, scenery, costumes)?- Вам понравилась пьеса (музыка, декорации, костюмы)?

This is a (very) good (an interesting, a light-hearted, a dull) play- Это (очень) хорошая (интересная, весёлая, скучная) пьеса.

I would like to see a film – Я хотел бы посмотреть фильм

What film is playing today? - Какой фильм сегодня идёт?

What is being shown today?- Что показывают сегодня?

I would like to see a comedy film (a musical, a detective film, some cartoons) - Я бы хотел посмотреть комедию (мюзикл, детектив, мультфильмы)

Are there tickets available for that film? - Есть билеты на этот фильм?

Who is the director (the producer)? - Кто режиссер (продюсер)?

Who did the shooting? - Кто оператор?

Who wrote the music? - Кто написал музыку?

Who produced the film? - Кто поставил фильм?

Who wrote the screen play? - Кто написал сценарий?

Museums.

Is there a museum of history (museum of fine arts, picture gallery) in this city? – Есть исторический (изобразительных искусств, картинная галерея) музей в этом городе?

I would like to visit the house-museum of… (the museum of modern art, a showing of photographs)…- Я хотел бы посетить дом музей… (музей современного искусства, фотовыставку)…

What exhibitions are on now? - Какие сейчас открыты выставки?

What time does the museum (exhibition) open (close)? - Когда музей (выставка) открыт (закрыт)?

How much does an admission cost? - Сколько стоит входной билет?

Do you have paintings by…? - У вас есть картины…?

I am interested in painting (sculpture, ancient manuscripts) – Я интересуюсь живописью (скульптурой, древними рукописями)

Where is the English (Dutch, Flemish) painting? - Где зал английской (голландской, фламандской) живописи?

Whose work is this?- Чья это работа?

Is this an original (a copy)? - Это оригинал (копия)?

Where can I buy a guidebook to the museum (a catalogue, reproductions)? – Где я могу купить путеводитель по музею (каталог, репродукции)?

I need a Russian-speaking guide (cassette tour of the exhibition) – Мне нужен русскоговорящий гид (кассета с записью экскурсии)

Projects.

1) You discuss with your friend the way to spend your weekend. Having different opinions on the matter, it takes you rather long to work out a common plan

Guide words

What do you say to (going on a boat trip, etc*)?

I don't feel like *•* (going there) Мне не хочется

It looks like rain*

1 think we are in for a beautiful day*

It's a go then Идет! Ладно!

2) On your way from the cinema you meet a friend who wants to know your opinion of the film*

Guide words

What's the film about?

What do you think of it?

I like every minute of it*

to stand it to the end

to walk out

3) You discuss with a friend your favorite actors (film stars). As your tastes differ greatly у try to justify your preference*

Guide words

To play a part with conviction and passion.

Не is a man of marvelous physique*

to overact sometimes

Few can equal him (her).

4) Imagine you are a schoolboy and go to the cinema Instead of attending classes at school Near the booking office you run into your teacher who is very sur­prised to meet you there Invent some witty excuse.

Guide words

Why, you here too?

Well, the matter is

to be closely connected with the curriculum

5) Standing in a long queue at the booking office, you are nervous as the tickets are said to be running short. Suddenly you see a young fellow trying to jump the queue and take him to task. He puts himself right with you.

Guide words

Why make a fuss about it? Зачем волноваться об этом?

to be at the end of one^’s patience терять терпение

How dare you?

You are going too far* Бы забываетесь.

to miss one^{’ s} turn

6) Your amateur group is to give a few con­certs in the country* Join In the discussion of the pro­gram for the concerts*

Guide words

folk dancing

ecitation художественное чтение

folk Instruments orchestra

solo singing

7) You want to book two good seats for the first night at the Drama Theatre. The cashier offers you several tickets which you reject for different reasons. At last you get the tickets you wanted .

Guide words

the best seats in the house

in the stalls (1)

in the boxes (2)

in the pit (3)

in the gallery (4)

8) You are late and the usher does not want to let you in. Your explanations produce no effect on him .Try to make him change his mind.

Guide words

It is not my fault. Это не моя вина.

a long queue at the cloak room

There was no indication of the starting time

(The ticket doesn’t say ...)

9) After the recital of a well-known pianist (violinist) you meet your friend who is a great lover of music* You scold him for having missed the concert. He gives his reasons*

10) Write a composition about a performance that impressed you most.

Test yourself 7

1 Put questions to the following sentences:

After the newsreel they saw a short.

No, the American films do not show how most people in the United States really live.

The show will begin at seven o'clock.

2 Translate into English:

Что вы смотрели вчера в кино?

В каком кинотеатре шла эта картина?

Как вам понравилась игра актеров?

Игра актеров мне понравилась, но музыка нет.

3 Put in the prepositions or adverbs:

He went...- the cinema.

Now he is... the theatre.

They arrived... the theatre... seven o'clock... time... the newsreel.

If you are fond... music you should go... the opera house.

The performances start... about eight.

4 Add to each of the following sentences another sentence spoken by a different person, who reacts to the phrase (use either/neither)

I haven't seen the new film yet.

She didn't enjoy the play at all.

I have no ticket for this performance.

The costumes are not good.

We couldn't get good seats.

5 Answer the following

What theatre would you recommend?-

How do you spend your free time?

Do you go in for sports

What team are you supporting?

What sort of pictures do you prefer?

6 Make up connected sentences with the following words and expressions:

To show somebody to the seat; to enjoy oneself; to reserve a seat; opera-house; to stage; box-office; performance; stalls; conductor; scenery; to be on; attendant.

Module 8: Modern means of communication.

Составитель Идиатуллин А. В.

1. Text A. A telephone conversation.

Text B. Some modern means of communication.

2. Short telephone dialogue.

3. Grammar: tenses reviewing, consolidating of the previous modules material.

4. Vocabulary: telephone words/verbs, computer terms, SMS language, other means of communication.

5. Projects: discussing a film, a concert programme, how to spend a weekend; describing a performance that impressed you most; making reports on the topics given.

Text A. A Telephone conversation

Is there anything more difficult than to speak in a foreign language over the telephone? Even if you make yourself under­stood, the chances are that you will not understand the person at the other end of the line. When you know what he is saying, the difficulty is to answer him immediately before he becomes impatient and hangs up.

Robert wanted to call Virginia; so when he didn't find her number in his telephone book, he dialed Information.

VOICE. Information.

ROBERT. Will you please give me the telephone number ofMr. С. Е. Miller at 431 Clark Street.

V. Just a moment, please... The number is 8974. R. 8—9—7—4? Thank you very much.

Robert then dialed 8974, but a constant buzz indicated that the line was busy. He waited a few minutes and dialed again.

V. Hello.

R. Hello. Is this Mr. Miller's residence?

V. No, it isn't.

R. Isn't this 8974?

V. No, you have the wrong number. This is 8975.

R. I'm sorry, I made a mistake.

Robert hung up the receiver. After a minute, he picked it up and tried again, being very careful to dial the right nu­mber this time.

V. Mr. Miller's residence.

R. Td like to speak with Virginia White if she is there.

V. I'm sorry, but she isn't here right now. Who is calling,

please?

R. This is Robert Anderson speaking. Will Virginia be back soon?

V. Yes, probably about five o'clock. Do you want to leave her a message?

R. Well, just tell her that I called, please.

V. Wait a moment. I think she is coming in now. Hold the wire.

R. All right, I will wait VIRGINIA. Hello!

R. Virginia?

V. Speaking.

R. Vir, this is Bob.

V. Oh, hello, Bob, how are you?

R. Just fine, thanks. And you?

V. Very well. It's nice to hear your voice.

R. Virginia, are you going to be busy tomorrow night?

V. Well, I planned to study my English.

R. How about' a date for a movie? There is a good picture at the Columbia this week. We'll go early, and then you can study afterwards.

V. All right, Bob, I'd like to go. Thanks a lot.

R. Then I will call for you a little before seven.

V. O.-K-, I'll be ready.

R. Good-bye, Virginia, I'll be seeing you.

V. So long. Bob, and thanks for calling

Short telephone dialogues

1. SECRETARY. Foreign Department is here.

VOICE. Will you, please» put me through to Mr* A.

S. Hold on, please.

V. I will, thank you.

S. Are you there?

V. Yes.

S. Sorry, no reply.

V. Thanks.

S. Thank you.

2 SECRETARY. Mr. B's secretary speaking.

VOICE. I'd like to speak to Mr. B. if he is available.

S. Just a minute. Hold the wire, please.

V Thank you. I'll wait.

S. I'm sorry. Mr. B. seems to be out at the moment.

V. I see. May I call you back in a few minutes? Will he be there?

S.I hope so.

V. Thank you. Good-bye. IS. Good-bye. Thank you.

3 OPERATOR. Russian Embassy.

VOICE. Can you put me in touch with the Cultural Attaché, please? I don't know his extension number.

O. I'm sorry. The number is engaged.

V.. Keep me on the line, please. I'm calling from the public phone.

O . Don't hang up then. I'll put you through as soon as the number is available.