V. Translate the following phrases

A.

1. May I have a look at your ring?

2. I’ll ask you to look through these lists, please.

3. What have you to declare?

4. You will have to pay the duty on this item.

5. What do you have above the fixed quota?

6. Will you please open your case?

7. What are these things?

8. I’d ask you to put this box aside.

9. The examination is over, sir. You may pay the duty over that counter.

10. When you bring the receipt I’ll stamp your documents, sir.

B.

1. У меня нет вещей из первого списка.

2. Эти вещи для моего личного пользования.

3. Это запрещено для ввоза?

4. Это всего лишь небольшие подарки для моей семьи.

5. Боюсь, что это невозможно.

6. С удовольствием помогу вам.

7. Очень жаль, но я должен отказаться.

8. Извините, но я не могу.

9. Не могли бы вы повторить то, что сказали?

10. Простите, вы не присмотрите за моими чемоданами?

VI. Respond to the following:

 

1. Excuse me, could you direct me to the Customs?

1. Excuse me, can you give me a hand with this heavy box?

2. Will you open the window, please?

3. Could you speak louder, please?

4. Could I possibly use your pen?

5. Would you mind if I take this handbag with me?

6. I haven’t finished yet. Would you mind giving me a couple of minutes?

7. Sorry, what was that (you said)?

8. Please, fill in your declaration form again.

9. Be sure to remember your number.

VII. Act out a dialogue using essential words and expressions of the unit.

 

UNIT 7

Agreement

Essential Words and Expressions

 

Yes. Да.

Fine. Прекрасно.

Sure. Конечно.

(It’s) Okey. Хорошо.

Agreed./ Settled. Договорились.

All right. Хорошо.

You are right. Вы правы.

Just fine! / Just great! Просто прекрасно!

Excellent! Отлично!

I have no objection./ I don’t mind. У меня нет возражений.

I agree. Я согласен.

I fully agree with you. Я полностью с вами согласен.

Good idea! Хорошая мысль!

That suits me (fine). Это мне подходит.

That goes without saying. Это безусловно.

Exercises

I. Study the vocabulary of the Unit.

II. Practice the following sentence patterns. Translate them into Russian.

1. Do I need a vet certificate for my dog? – Yes, sure.

2. You are right; I have a terrible handwriting.

3. I fully agree with you. Smuggling is a big problem.

4. I think these passengers look sleepy. – They do.

5. Let’s meet at the Registration. – Fine!

6. How do you like my new dress? – Just great!

7. I have no objection. You may invite an expert to examine my collection.

8. That goes without saying that travelling is pleasant when you are young.

9. That suits me. I’ll fill in one declaration for the family.

10. I’ll have to invite my superior. – That goes without saying.

 

 

III. Read the dialogue. Practice it in pairs. Trade roles and reproduce the dialogue in pairs.

Customs Officer: Have you anything to declare, sir?

P: Anything to declare? Uh… nothing.

C.O.: How much whisky have you got?

P.: A liter.

C.O.: That's all right. And how many cigarettes have you got?

P.: Two hundred.

C.O.: Fine…What about perfume? Have you got any perfume?

P.: Er... No, I haven't.

C.O. : Good. Will you please open your suitcase?

P.: Pardon?

C.O.: Open your case, please.

P.: What?

C.O. : I am asking you to open your case.

P.: But I didn't buy anything in Spain.

C.O.: Hmm… What's under this jacket here?

Р.: What?

C.O.: Five bottles of brandy!

P.: But that's impossible! They weren't there when I packed the bag this morning.

С.О: Very well, sir. And what about this box of cigars?

P.: That wasn't there either. Really, I didn't buy any cigars at all!

C.O. : Oh dear. Look at this. You've got six bottles of whisky, five hundred cigarettes and a lot of perfume!

P: I can hardly believe my eyes.

C.O. : Well, sir, you must remember, when you smuggle things you lose them. And you pay a fine as well.

 

IV. Compare the meanings and uses of the American and British English words and make up short sentences with them.

American English	British English
store	shop
railroad	railway
truck	lorry
diaper	nappy
pre-owned	secondhand
to chill out	to calm down
takeout	takeaway (restaurant)
store	shop

V. Translate the following phrases

A.

1. Have you anything to declare?

2. How much whisky have you got?

3. How many cigarettes have you got?

4. Have you got perfume?

5. Will you please open your case?

6. Look! You have five bottles of whisky.

7. I fully agree with you.

8. You should not argue with the officials.

9. I think that’ll be a waste of time and effort.

B.

1. Я не верю своим глазам.

2. Здесь не было ничего такого, когда я упаковывал свой чемодан.

3. Я с вами полностью согласен.

4. У меня нет ничего запрещенного.

5. Я ничего не купил во время этой поездки.

6. Я все задекларировал.

7. Эти вещи запрещены к ввозу.

8. Извините, придется вызвать начальника.

9. Боюсь, вы не задекларировали эти золотые часы.

10. Давайте встретимся в кафе. – Прекрасная идея!

VI. Respond to the following:

 

1. Sorry, you can’t take this out of the country.

2. Do I have to open all my bags?

3. Have you anything to declare?

4. Did you buy any presents during this trip?

5. Could you put your bags on the belt, please?

6. Why don’t we go to the nearest café and have lunch?

7. We’ll have to ask someone for directions.

8. How about buying some presents at the duty-free shop?

9. Do I need to show my receipts for these dresses?

10. Please, fill in your declaration form again.

VII. Act out a dialogue using essential words and expressions of the unit.

UNIT 8

Gratitude

Essential Words and Expressions

Thank you. Спасибо.

Thank you very much. Большое спасибо.

Thanks again. Ещё раз спасибо.

Thanks awfully. Огромное спасибо.

Many thanks. Большое спасибо.

Thanks a lot for everything. Спасибо за всё.

Thank you, that’s just that I want. Спасибо, это как раз то, что мне нужно.

I don’t know how to thank you. Просто не знаю, как вас благодарить.

How very kind of you! Как мило с вашей стороны!

You’re so kind! Вы так добры!

I’m so grateful to you. Я вам очень благодарен.

I’m much obliged to you. Я вам многим обязан.

Possible replies:

Welcome. / You are welcome. Пожалуйста.

My pleasure. / The pleasure was mine. Был рад вам помочь.

That’s all right! / That’s OK! Не стоит благодарности.

That’s really nothing. Не за что (благодарить).

Don’t mention it. Не стоит благодарности.

Not at all! Ну, что вы, пустяки! / Не стоит благодарности.

 

Exercises

I. Study the vocabulary of the Unit.

II. Practice the following sentence patterns. Translate them into Russian.

1. - I’ll be around if you should need me. -Thanks.

2. - Thank you for the trouble you’ve taken. - Don’t mention it.

3. - I did what you asked me. - Thank you very much indeed. It was very kind of you.

4. - You did me a great favor, thank you. - You’re welcome.

5. - It was very thoughtful of you. Thank you very much. - Not at all.

6. - Can I help you? - No, thank you. I’ll manage.

7. -I did my best, but it didn’t work out. - Thank you all the same.

8. - I don’t know how to thank you for your help. - That’s OK!

9. - It was such a pleasure to speak to you, thank you. - The pleasure was mine.

10. I’m so grateful to you for looking after my dog. - That’s really nothing.

 

 

III. Read the short dialogues. Practice them in pairs. Trade roles and reproduce the dialogues in pairs.

 

1.

P.: Excuse me.

X:. Yes? Can I help you, sir?

P.: Is there anywhere I can park around here?

X.: Yes, there is some place just round the corner behind that long wall.

P.: Thanks a lot.

X.: That's all right.

 

2.

P.: I say, porter!

Por.: Hello, what can I do for you?

P.: Can you help me with my suitcase?

Por.: Yes, sir. Where to?

P.: To the Customs, please.

Por.: Very well, sir.

P.: Thanks.

3.

С. О.: Good afternoon, sir. Is this your suitcase?

P.: No, it isn't. Mine is the green one.

C.O.: I see. Have you anything to declare?

P.: No, not really. Shall I open my suitcase?

C.O.: No, thank you, sir. You needn't. It's all right. You may go to the Passport Control now.

P.: Thank you, officer.

C.O.: You are welcome.

 

4.

A.: Do you have a question?

C.: Yes. I’m reading the declaration and I don’t see… Could you show me where to sign it?

A.: Of course – here, in this box.

C.: Oh, yes, thanks.

 

5.

M.: Excuse me! Could you tell me where the Eastern airlines counter is?

W.: Sure. Just go up the escalator here on your left, and you’ll see it next to the gift shop.

M.: Thanks a lot!

W.: You’re welcome.

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