Lesson fourteen

Conversations: A. Talk on Theatre and Cinema. B. Invitations. C. Tea Party.

Learn these speech patterns

l. I’d (I would) advise TV to repeat the play.

Я бы посоветовал телевидению вновь показать (повторить) эту пьесу.

Exercise 1. Make up sentences using the table and translate them.

I’d advise

you to invite the Browns to dinner. him to call her up in the evening. her to reread the novel. them to go there by bus.

2. It’s (it was) very kind of you to invite us.

Очень любезно с вашей стороны пригласить нас.

Exercise 2. Маке up sentences using the table and translate them.

	you to help her.
It’s very kind of	him to buy a present for Mary.
It was	you to come to my birthday party. you to introduce me to Professor Sokolov.

3. How about a piece of cake? Не хотели бы вы съесть кусочек торта?

Exercise 3. Make up sentences using the table and translate them.

How about	a piece of apple-pie?
	some ice-cream?
	a cup of coffee?
	some salad?

Exercise 4. Make up nine sentences using patterns 1, 2, 3.

Learn these words and word combinations

TV; to see smth. on TV смотреть (видеть) что-л. по телевизору; I saw a very interesting film on TV last night.

play [pleɪ] n пьеса

enjoy every minute of it получить огромное удовольствие; "How did you like the play?" "We enjoyed every minute of it."

part [pɑ:t] n роль; to play the part of играть роль (кого-л.); Who played the part of Othello?

the leading [ʹli:dɪŋ] part главная роль; Who plays the leading part in the film?

brilliantly [ʹbrɪljəntlɪ] adv блестяще, великолепно; He plays the part of Hamlet brilliantly.

be based [beɪst] on основываться на; The film is based on Dostoyevski’s novel "The Brothers Karamazov".

documentary [͵dɔkjuʹmentrɪ] а документальный; documentary film документальный фильм;

documentary material [məʹtɪərɪəl] документальный материал; His last book is based on documentary material.

believe [bɪʹli:v] v верить; Do you believe him?

true [tru:] а верный, правильный, истинный; Is the news true? It is true to life. Это жизненно достоверно (правдиво).

repeat [rɪʹpi:t] v повторять; Repeat after me, please. Повторяйте за мной, пожалуйста. They are going to repeat that programme tomorrow.

musical [ʹmju:zɪkl] n мюзикл, музыкальная комедия

local [ʹloukl] а местный; the local cinema местный (недалеко расположенный от дома) кинотеатр; What’s on at the local cinema (at our local)?

book v заказывать; to book seats заказывать места (билеты); to book tickets [ʹtɪkɪts] for the theatre (concert, cinema, etc.) заказывать билеты в театр (на концерт, в кинотеатр)

screen version [ʹvə:ʃn] экранизация; This film is a screen version of Turgenev’s novel.

famous [ʹfeɪməs] а знаменитый, известный

playwright [ʹpleɪraɪt] n драматург

near [nɪə] prep недалеко от, около; He lives near University Underground Station. actress [ʹæktrɪs] n актриса

show n 1. сеанс (в кино); When does the show start at our local? 2. шоу, представление (в цирке, по телевидению, радио и т. п.); Have you seen any good shows lately? Видели ли вы за последнее время что-нибудь интересное (в театре, цирке и т. п.)?

everyone [ʹevrɪwʌn] pron все, каждый (употр. с глаголом в ед. ч.); Everyone is here. Все здесь.

flop [flɔр] п провал, фиаско, неудача; complete [kəmʹpli:t] flop полный провал; The play was a complete flop. Пьеса с треском провалилась.

concert [ʹkɔnsət] n концерт

meet (met) v встречать; to meet smb. встречать кого-л., встречаться с кем-л.; She met one of her old friends in Moscow.

drive [draɪv] n прогулка, поездка; to go for a drive поехать покататься (на машине); We are going for a drive after lunch. in the country за городом; в сельской местности; They live in the country. Let’s go for a drive in the country.

pick up v заезжать (за кем-л.), заходить (за кем-л.); Could you pick me up at two o’clock?

be able to мочь, быть в состоянии; Are you able to come?

fire [ʹfaɪə] n камин

cosy [ʹkouzɪ] а уютный; This is a very cosy room.

piece [pi:s] n кусок, кусочек; a piece of meat (bread, apple-pie, cake, etc.) but a lump of sugar

A. TALK ON THEATRE AND CINEMA

1

A: Would you like to come to the cinema tonight?

B: I’d love to. What’s on?⁽¹⁾

A: They’re showing⁽²⁾ the musical "My Fair Lady"⁽³⁾ at our local. I’ve booked two seats.

B: Isn’t the film a screen version of "Pygmalion", a play by Bernard Shaw, the famous English playwright?

A: Yes, it is. By the way, Audrey Hepburn plays the leading part. She’s my favourite actress. Let’s meet near the cinema at 6.15. The show starts at 6.30.

B: Fine. See you later.

A: See you soon.

2

Mary: John, we’re going to the show tonight. I’ve booked two seats.

John: Peter Smith went there last night and he didn’t like it.

Mary: I don’t care about Peter’s opinion. ⁽⁴⁾

John: Well, everyone says the show’s a complete flop. There were only a few people there last night.

Mary: What a pity! ⁽⁵⁾

B. INVITATIONS

1

George: Would you like to come to a concert with me tomorrow afternoon?

Alice: I’d love to. Thank you very much.

George: Fine. Let’s meet here about one o’clock.

Alice: Good. See you tomorrow.

George: Goodbye.

2

Michael: Why don’t we go for a drive in the country today?

Ann: That would be very nice. Thank you.

Michael: I can pick you up at II o’clock.

Ann: Good. See you soon.

Michael: Bye.

C. TEA PARTY

(The Browns invited the Ivanovs to tea.)

Mrs Brown: I’m so glad you were able to come.

Ivanova: It’s very kind of you to invite us.

Ivanov: Yes. This is the first time we’re in an English home.

Mrs Brown: Please, make yourselves comfortable. ⁽⁶⁾ Sit here in this armchair, Mrs Ivanov. It’s near the fire.

Ivanova: I must say this is a very cosy room.

Mrs Brown: Yes, I like it too. Now, Mrs Ivanov, do you take milk and sugar in your tea? ⁽⁷⁾

Ivanova: Yes, please. Two lumps.

Mrs Brown: How about a piece of cake?

Ivanova: Yes, please.

Mrs Brown: And how do you like your tea, Mr Ivanov?

Ivanov: Not too much milk and two lumps, please.

Notes

⁽¹⁾ What’s on? Что идет? (в кино, в театре)

⁽²⁾ They’re showing... Там идет...

⁽³⁾ the musical "Му Fair Lady" музыкальная кинокомедия «Моя прекрасная леди».

⁽⁴⁾ I don’t care [kɛə] about Peter’s opinion [əʹpɪnjən]. Меня не интересует мнение Питера.

⁽⁵⁾ What a pity [ʹpɪtɪ]! Как жаль! Как жалко!

⁽⁶⁾ Please, make yourselves [jɔ:ʹselvz] comfortable [ʹkʌmfətəbl]. Пожалуйста, располагайтесь поудобнее (как вам будет удобно).

⁽⁷⁾ Do you take milk and sugar in your tea? Пьете ли вы чай с молоком и сахаром?

Exercise 5. Read and translate the dialogues.

Exercise 6. Find in the dialogues English equivalents for these word combinations and sentences.

1. Там идет музыкальная комедия. 2. играет главную роль. 3. Шоу с треском провалилось. 4. Я заеду за вами. 5. Мы впервые в английском доме. 6. Не хотели бы вы съесть кусочек торта?

Exercise 7. Quote the sentences in which the following words and word combinations are used in the dialogues.

to be based on, acting, advise, to book a seat, screen version, playwright,

actress, everyone, concert, in the country, cosy, piece, lump.

Exercise 8. Make the necessary substitutions and reproduce the dialogues.

1. A: How did you like the film?

В: I enjoyed every minute of it.

(A: the play, the show;

В: I didn’t like it. It was а complete flop.)

2. A: Who played the part of Peter I^* in the film "Young Russia"?

B: Zolotukhin did.

(A: Donatas, "None Wanted to Die" ^**;

В: Adomaitis)

3. A: Would you like to come to the cinema tonight?

B: I’d Jove to. What’s on?

(A: the theatre)

4. A: When does the show start?

B: At seven o’clock.

(B: eight, six-thirty, six)

5. A: Why don’t we go for a drive in the country today?

B: That would be very nice.

(A: go for a walk after lunch, go to a concert tonight)

6. A: I can pick you up at 10 o’clock.

B: Good. See you soon.

(A: 12, 3, 4)

7. A: How about a piece of cake? B: Yes, please.

(A: apple-pie, meat)

8. A: How do you like your tea?

B: A little milk and no sugar.

(B: Not too much milk and two lumps, please. No milk and no sugar, please)

Exercise 9. Fill in the blanks with missing remarks. Reproduce the dialogues.

1. A: Did you see the film "Young Russia" on TV?

B: ...

A: How did you like the film?

B: ...

2. A: How did you like his acting?

B: ...

3. A: The play is based on documentary material, isn’t it?

B: ...

4. A: Would you like to come to the cinema tonight?

B: ...

5. A: What’s on at our local?

B: ...

6. A: Whose novel is the film "Blockade" a screen version of?

B: ...

7. A: Who’s you favourite actor?

B: ...

8. A: Would you like to come to the show tonight? I’ve booked two seats.

B: ...

9. A: How did you like the show? Some people say it’s a complete flop.

В: ...

10. A: Why don’t we go for a drive in the country today?

В: ...

A: When could I pick you up?

B: ...

11. A: I’m so glad you were able to come.

B: ...

12. A: I’d advise you to sit in this armchair. It’s near the fire.

B: ...

13. A: Do you take milk and sugar in your coffee?

B: ...

14. A: How do you like your coffee?

B: ...

Exercise 10. Think of the questions and statements to which the following sentences are the answers.

1. A: ...?

В: I enjoyed every minute of it. It’s an excellent film.

2. A: ...?

B: I think it’s one of the best plays about writers V. I. Lenin.

A: ...?

B: He played his part brilliantly.

3. A: ...?

B: Yes, I’ve booked two seats.

4. A: ...?

B: Well, everyone says the play is a complete flop.

5. A: ...?

B: I’d love to. Thank you very much.

6. A: ...?

В: That would be very nice. Thank you.

7. A: ...?

B: It’s very kind of you to invite us.

8. A: ...?

В: A little milk and a lump of sugar.

9. A: ...?

B: No milk, please. I like black coffee.

10. A: ...?

B: No, thank you. I’m trying to give up.

11. A: ...?

B: Only if it’s not too much trouble.

12. A: ...?

B: Yes, it suits me perfectly.

13. A: ...?

В: I stayed there for a week.

Exercise 11. Act as interpreter.

1. Peter (a Russian student): Видели ли вы многосерийный телефильм «Россия Молодая»?

James (a British student): Yes. It’s the first time I’ve seen a Russian film.

Peter: Как вам понравился фильм?

James: I enjoyed every minute of it. I learned so much about Russia.

Peter: Как вам понравился актер, который играет Петра I?

James: He plays his part brilliantly. I must say I liked all the actors. Their acting is marvellous.

2. Nick: He хотели бы вы пойти в театр в следующую субботу?

James: I’d love to. What’s on?

Nick: У меня есть билеты на "Спящую красавицу". ("The Sleeping Beauty" [ʹbju:tɪ]) в Большой театр. James: I’ve never seen this ballet. I’d be very glad to see it. Thank you very much.

3. A: Would you like to see a new American film tonight?

В: С удовольствием. А в котором часу сеанс?

A: At eight o’clock at the Odeon ([ʹoudɪən]).

Exercise 12. Translate into English.

1. — Я бы посоветовал вам посмотреть фильм «Блокада». Это экранизация романа Чаковского. Роман основан на документальном материале. Эго жизненно достоверно.

— С удовольствием. Когда телевидение собирается показывать его?

— Они начинают завтра в 7.20.

— Спасибо.

2. — Джеймс, вы видели это шоу?

— Нет. Мой брат видел его. Он говорит, что шоу провалилось с треском.

— Жаль.

3. — Почему бы нам не пойти погулять в парк после ленча?

— Это было бы очень хорошо.

4. — Очень любезно с вашей стороны пригласить нас.

— Мы очень рады видеть вас. Располагайтесь поудобнее. Не хотели бы вы выпить по чашечке чая?

— Спасибо, да.

— Как вы пьете чай, г-жа Браун?

— Без молока и два кусочка сахара.

— А вы, г-н Браун?

— Немного молока и без сахара.

Exercise 13. Make up dialogues based on these situations.

1. Invite a British colleague to the Bolshoi ballet performance^*.

2. Invite a foreign colleague to see a film.

3. Exchange impressions^** about a film (play) with a foreign colleague.