DIALOGUES. 1. Read the dialogues in pairs:

1. Read the dialogues in pairs:

I

A. What is Moscow famous for?

B. First of all Moscow is the capital of Russia. It’s one of the world’s most important political, scientific and cultural centres.

A. What were you impressed by in Moscow?

B. I was particularly impressed by the magnificence of Red Square.

II

A. I am going on a sightseeing tour. Would you like to keep company with me?

B. Certainly, with pleasure.

A. I’m a stranger here, and I want to see as much as possible. What places of interest would you like to show me first?

B. I think we shall start with the Tretyakov Gallery.

A. Do you happen to know how we can get there?

B. If we walk, it’ll take us 10 minutes or a quarter of an hour.

III

A. We are so pressed for time. What do you think we should see in Moscow first?

B. It isn’t an easy question. Moscow is known for its numerous places of interest and memorials.

A. Well, what would you think of Moscow University?

B. Yes, that’s what I wanted to begin with. Moscow University on the Vorobyovy Hills is greatly admired by everybody.

2. Memorize dialogues I, II, III and reproduce them.

3. Complete dialogues IV and V:

IV

A. What is the capital of Russia famous for?

B. ….

A. In what part of the city are most of the places of interest?

B. ….

A. What were you impressed by while seeing the sights of Moscow?

B. ….

V

A. ….

B. I’ll do my best to show you Moscow.

A. ….

B. That’s right. There you’ll find old buildings, churches, clock-towers, small shops – all in old, narrow streets.

A. ….

B. I am particularly impressed by the old buildings. They are marvelous and beautiful from the architectural point of view.

4. Get ready to give the following situation in the form of a dialogue.

Молодой человек (юноша или девушка), с которым вы познакомились через Интернет, приезжает на несколько дней в Москву. Он(она) никогда раньше не был(а) в столице и просит вас посоветовать ему(ей), с чего начать осмотр города. Вы охотно соглашаетесь. В Москве много мест, которые стоит посмотреть. Для начала вы предлагаете побывать на Красной площади, на Воробьевых горах, осмотреть новое здание МГУ. Ваш(а) знакомый(ая) просит объяснить ему(ей), как добраться до центра.

5. Have a friendly talk with one or two other students on the following situation.

You are friends planning a trip to Moscow. There are a lot of things to be done. Each of you is full of imaginative ideas.

JUST FOR FUN

I. Read the jokes. Choose the one you like most and retell it to your friend.

Tiger Hunting

A man who had traveled in Bengal was asked if he liked tiger hunting. “Well!” said the man. “I certainly enjoyed hunting tigers, but I must confess I hated being hunted by a tiger.”

A Sense of Duty

A tourist dining at a hotel is annoyed at the waiter continually hovering around his table.

“I have no patience with you, young man,” he says at last. “I’d like to know what you want with me.”

“Excuse me, sir, for being about!” says the waiter blushing, “but I am responsible for the silver.”

Friendly Advice

Grandfather. Excuse my interfering, dear daughter, but something must be done with that favourite son of yours. Such a foolish and arrogant young man!

Mother. Don’t be so strict, dear father. Boys will be boys. But certainly something must be done. I insist on his going abroad to see the world.

Grandfather. In your place I wouldn’t do it.

Mother. Why so, I wonder?

Grandfather. I would be afraid of the world seeing him.

II. Learn the following proverbs and sayings. Mind the use of the gerund. Illustrate them in the situations.

It’s no use crying over spilt milk.

Seeing is believing.

If a thing is worth doing at all, it is worth doing well.

III. QUIZ

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