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Архитектура Аудит Военная наука Иностранные языки Медицина Металлургия Метрология Образование Политология Производство Психология Стандартизация Технологии |
Admit, appreciate, avoid, consider, finish, deny, enjoy, imagine, mind, miss, practise, risk, suggest
Go on, keep on, insist on, look forward to, give up, put off, object to, succeed in Can't stand, can't help be no good / fun / use, be worth, be / get used to
Examples: We consider buying a new house. We look forward to hearing from you. I think this book is worth reading.
afford, agree, arrange, choose, decide, fail, expect, happen, hope, intend, learn, manage, offer, plan, prepare, pretend, promise, refuse
Examples: I can't afford to buy this expensive car. He promised to come at five. 7. Put the verb in brackets in the correct form (Gerund or Infinitive with 'to'). 1. When I'm tired, I enjoy... television. It's relaxing, (watch) 2. They decided... married, (get) 3. He is such a violent man! Can you imagine... married to him? (be)
5. He admitted... several mistakes, (make) 6. I'm not in a hurry. I don't mind... for you. (wait) 7. We were hungry, so I suggested... dinner early, (have) 8. He offered... us a lift to the airport, (give) 9. Do you know whether they have agreed... part in the project? (take)
10. She avoids... to strangers in the street, (talk) 11. They arranged... at 8 o'clock outside the cinema, (meet) 12. He practices... the piano every day. (play) 13. I'll do the shopping after I've finished... the flat, (clean) 14. He had expected... work early but he had to stay at work till 10. 15. I can't stand... in queues, (wait)
I don't like travelling in the rush hour. = I don't like to travel in the rush hour.
Unit nine
После глаголов stop, remember, forget, regret может употребляться как герундий, так и инфинитив с частицей to, при этом смысл высказывания меняется. I remember posting the letter. - Я помню, что отправил это письмо. Remember to post this letter! (Don't forget to post the letter.) - Помни, что надо отправить это письмо. (Не забудь отправить это письмо.) I regret saying that. - Я сожалею, что сказал это. We regret to say /to tell you /to inform you... - К сожалению, мы должны сказать (сообщить) вам...
1. He забудь выключить свет перед выходом из дома. 2. Я сожалею, что сказал ему об этом. Мне не следовало этого делать. 3. Пожалуйста, перестаньте разговаривать и давайте начнем наш урок! 4. Я помню, что закрыла машину, но куда я положила ключ? 5. Мы с сожалением сообщаем Вам, что не сможем выполнить Ваш 6. Мы случайно встретили его на улице и остановились, чтобы по 7. Извини, я забыл поздравить тебя с днем рождения. Revision of Tenses 9. Complete the story by putting the verbs in brackets in the correct tense. It (happen) a few years ago. We (arrange) to go to Paris from London for a short holiday. But it (turn out) to be a bad experience. When we (get) to the airport in London we (hear) that our flight (be) delayed. We (have) to wait in the airport for 3 hours, and when, at last, the flight (be) announced, we (feel) extremely exhausted. Our travel agent (book) a guided tour of Paris at night, but we (realize) that we (go) to miss it because of our flight's delay. So we (check in) at the hotel, which, by the way, (not seem) very nice at all and (go) to bed. The next day we (decide) to go sightseeing by ourselves. When we (leave) the hotel, the sun (shine) and it (be) very warm, so we (leave) our coats and umbrellas at the hotel, because we (not want) to carry heavy bags with us. While we (stand) in the queue to go up the Eiffel Tower it (start) raining and it (not stop) till late in the evening. Of course, we could do nothing but go to the restaurant. We (sit) there eating delicious French food and drinking marvellous French wine and (wait) for the rain to stop. Then we (catch) a taxi back to our hotel. The next day we (remember) to take our umbrellas and coats, but the day (be) warm and sunny.
Here is the advertisement of two journeys. Which of them would you prefer to go on? Write a composition explaining your choice.
hike v, n, hiker n 1. 'A hike' is a long walk in the country, especially over rough ground, e.g. They went on a hike (went hiking) in Lake District. 2. 'A hiker' is a person who goes hiking. 3. 'A hitchhiker' means someone who travels by getting free rides from trek v, n, trekker n 1. To trek' means to make a long difficult journey, especially on foot, 2. 'A trekker' is a person who goes on / for a trek. stroll v, n, stroller л 1. 'To stroll' means to walk a short distance slowly or lazily, especially e.g. We strolled in / around the park for an hour or so. 2. Let's go for a stroll. 3. 'A stroller' is a person, who strolls. 4. 'Strolling musicians or players' are people travelling around the
Whether you're a seasoned trekker (закаленный) or a relaxed stroller, Pico is perfect walking country, says John Brunton in the Observer. The island, part of the Azores (which belong to Portugal), has 148 volcanic craters, from gentle slopes to hard scrambles. Mount Pico (2, 351 metres) is the highest mountain in Portugal and it takes about six hours to climb its steep lava slopes. At the top you're rewarded with views of all the islands. It would be impossible to tire of this extraordinary landscape, but one of the most wonderful attractions on Pico is located underground at Gruta das Torres, a deep 5 km-long lava tube, created more than 1, 000 years ago. It takes a brave heart - and sturdy boots - to venture into its echoey darkness. Unit nine By horse (Andalusia) Spanish saddles are much bigger and more comfortable, than their English counterparts, says Clover Stround in The Sunday Telegraph, which makes Spain the ideal country to explore on horseback. There is a farm in the Sierra de Aracena, run by a British couple, who breed their own horses. Here you can awaken your inner cowboy / cowgirl, while exploring some of the most glorious and unspoilt countryside in Europe. Once in the saddle, you can get right into the heart of the landscape following the mule paths that have linked Spanish villages since Roman times. Stop for a picnic in a sunlit field of wildflowers and feel those metropolitan anxieties melt away! PART 2
SKYSCRAPERS: THE HISTORY* The desire to build big is nothing new. Big buildings have been used to show off power and wealth; to honour leaders or religious beliefs; to stretch the limits of what's possible; and even as simple competition among owners, families, architects, and builders. Some of the most dramatic buildings of the past include the pyramids in Egypt, the skinny towers stretching towards the sky in Italian hill towns, and the gothic cathedrals of France. While these types of buildings may look very different from each other, they all have one thing in common. They were built with masonry or stone walls supporting most of the weight. Because of this, the height of these buildings was limited by how massive and heavy they had to be at the base.
* http: //www.wikipedia.org/ Part 2
The second development took place in Chicago. In 1871 Chicago suffered a devastating fire. In the years that followed, however, instead of recovering slowly, the city experienced explosive growth, and it quickly began to strain against its natural boundaries. By the 1880s, the available land for new buildings in this area could not keep up with demand; the only alternative was to build up. But in order to achieve the desired height, construction techniques had to change. A new method of building was developed that used a grid of steel beams and columns that were strong enough to support any stresses or forces a building might experience. And with this new building method, the skyscraper was born and the race for the tallest buildings began. The Home Insurance Building is called " the father of the skyscraper". It was constructed in Chicago in 1885 and demolished in 1931. It had 10 stories at 138 feet and was the first building to effectively employ a supporting skeleton of steel beams and columns, allowing it to have many more windows than traditional masonry structures. Since the birth of the skyscraper, builders and engineers have continuously looked for ways to improve building methods and materials in order to make structures stronger, taller, and lighter. Skyscrapers are built to last, so they must be made of materials that are strong, durable, resistant to the sun, wind, rain, frost, and snow. Concrete is one of the most common materials, beyond the steel supports, because it is enormously versatile. Its composition can be changed depending on the needs of the building. Another very important material is glass. Because the steel skeleton now supports the main loads of the building, the outer skin only serves to keep the weather out and let light in, the more light the better. So glass walls became very popular, because they are weatherproof while providing natural light, and also because they are so much lighter and cheaper than masonry or concrete. In the early 20th century, corporations built skyscrapers for the promotional value to increase name recognition. Among the early skyscrapers in Manhattan was a very famous art deco* Chrysler Building which was built in
Unit nine
The twin towers of the World Trade Center were more than just buildings. They were proof of New York's belief in itself. Built at a time when New York's future seemed uncertain, the towers restored confidence and helped bring a halt to the decline of lower Manhattan. Bright and grand, they quickly became symbols of New York. However, the towers were ranked as the fifth and sixth tallest buildings in the world at the time of their destruction on September 11, 2001. The tallest building so far in the 21st century is Taipei 101, built in Taiwan in 2004, which tops out at 1, 670 feet and 101 stories. But the race to the sky goes on and soon we will witness the emergence of taller and taller skyscrapers. Rich countries and corporations compete in building skyscrapers that will " stimulate our fancy". Names Chicago [Ji'kaigau] The Chrysler Building ['kraizta 'bildm] The Empire State Building ['етраю steit 'bildiq] Taipei ['tai'pei] Taiwan ['tai'wam] New Words show off (phrasal verb) пускать пыль в глаза, хвастаться masonry ['meissnn] л каменная кладка development [di'vebpmant] л развитие, зд. разработка, создание pave the way прокладывать путь elevator ['ehveitg] л грузоподъемник, лифт (Am.) steam-operated [sti: m 'Dpareitid] adj приводимый в движение паром warehouse ['weahaus] л склад, пакгауз plummet ['pLunit] v быстро и отвесно падать shaft [Ja: ft] л зд. шахта, шахтный ствол device [di'vais] л устройство, прибор confidence ['konfidsns] л уверенность devastating ['devasteitin] adj разрушительное strain [strem] втянуться, растягиваться boundary ['baundan] л граница technique [tek'nbk] л техника, технические приемы Part 2 grid [grid] n решетка beam [bi: m] n балка demolish [di'mDliJ] истирать с лица земли, разрушать durable ['djuarabl] adj прочный, стойкий concrete ['konkri: t] n бетон versatile ['v3: sstail] adj универсальный promotional [ргэ'тэи/зп1] adj рекламный, содействующий, способствующий recognition [.гекэ'дш/эп] п зд. признание, одобрение surpass [s3: 'pa: s] v превосходить, перегонять halt [ho: lt] n прекращение decline [di'klam] n спад, упадок Questions for discussion. 1. What are the examples of tall buildings built in the past? What were 2. What were the most important inventions of the 19th century that paved 3. What building is considered " the father of the skyscraper"? When was 4. Why do you think taller and taller skyscrapers are built nowadays? Do 5. Some people say that skyscrapers are ugly and even dangerous for 6. Have you ever been to New York? If you have, what were you impres 7. Do you like Moscow skyscrapers? Have you been inside any of them? EXERCISES Find English equivalents in the text for the following (you may think of better Russian translations). 1. Желание строить большие здания не ново. 2. Хотя, возможно, эти здания выглядят очень по-разному, все они 3. Два изобретения XIX века проложили путь для создания совер 4....если кабель рвался, они стремительно падали на дно... 5. Это новое изобретение оказало огромное влияние на рост обще Unit nine 6....город бурно развивался и начал быстро застраиваться за преде 7....было первым зданием, в котором был эффективно приме 8. Небоскребы строятся на долгие годы, поэтому они должны быть 9....внешняя оболочка служит только для защиты от погодных усло 10....корпорации строили небоскребы в целях рекламы для достижения популярности своего имени. 11....было знаменитое здание корпорации Крайслер, построенное в стиле арт-деко. 12. Башни-близнецы Всемирного торгового центра были не просто 13. Яркие и величественные, они быстро стали символами Нью- VOCABULARY 2.. Read and translate these sentences into Russian so as to have a better idea of how these words can be used. show off (phrasal verb), show-off n 1. 'To show off' means to behave so as to try to get attention and e.g. I wish you'd stop showing off - I know you are the cleverest man in the world! 2. He couldn't wait to show off his new car. 3. He is such a show-off! masonry n, mason n, Freemason (Mason) л 1. She was injured by a peace of falling masonry. 2. His grandfather used to work as a mason (stonemason) and was 3. A Freemason (Mason) is a member of an international secret society.
confident (sure) - уверенный confidential (secret) - конфиденциальный, секретный 1. 2. " Our company looks forward with confidence to the next year, " said the 3. The government failed to win public confidence in its plan for economic 4. Their little daughter used to be very shy with adults, but I have won her 5. I'm telling you this in confidence! 6. The girls exchanged confidences about their boyfriends. 7. We are confident that next year's profits will be much higher. We are 8. He confidently predicted that the business would improve. 9. You couldn't help admiring the self-confident way she spoke to the
10. This information is strictly confidential. 11. Please, keep what I am going to tell you confidential. devastate v, devastating adj 1. The fire devastated the city. 2. We were devastated (повергнуты в отчаяние) by the awful news. 3. It was a devastating storm - a lot of houses were ruined, others were 4. 'Devastating' can also mean very attractive, irresistible, 5. He is said to have a devastating charm. strain v, n, strained adj 1. He strained his muscle while trying to lift the heavy piece of furniture. 2. Don't strain your eyes reading in this dim light! 3. The singer had to strain to reach the high notes. 4. My patience has been strained to the limits. 5. He strained every nerve (tried as hard as possible) to achieve his goal. 6. The rope broke under the strain. 7. She says she is under a lot of strain at the moment. 8. You are looking a bit strained. What has happened? 9. Relations between them are rather strained. Unit nine
1. 'Technique' is a method of doing something that needs skill, especially e.g. new techniques for producing specific effects in film / sophisticated modern printing techniques, etc. 2. 'Technical' means having or giving special practical knowledge, e.g. technical experts / technical training / technical college 3. The flight was delayed owing to technical reasons. 4. 'Technology' means knowledge dealing with scientific and industrial e.g. a high level of technology / nuclear technology, etc. 5. We already have the technology to do this. 6. The development of the steam engine was the greatest technological promote v, promotion n, promoter n, promotional adj 1. You've been promoted. My congratulations! (My congratulations on 2. He was promoted to (the rank of) captain. 3. It was a big advertising campaign to promote their new product. = It 4. One of our latest promotions is this wonderful washing powder. 5. The famous advertising agency acted as a promoter of his concerts in recognise (recognize Am.) v, recognition n 1. I recognised Mary in the photo. 2. Dogs can recognise people by their smell. 3. His work was recognised as a work of genius. 4. The government recognised his services by giving him a medal. 5. The actress wanted to avoid recognition and was wearing dark glasses 6. She has changed beyond recognition. 7. After his death the work of his lifetime received recognition from the decline v, n 1. Do you think living standards in this country have declined in recent 2. The birthrate is on the decline (getting lower). 3. The government took urgent measures designed to halt (stop) the
GRAMMAR Compare
It's time to go home. Пора идти домой. It's time for us to go home. Нам пора идти домой. It's time sb did sth It's time we went home. Нам давно пора идти домой.
1. You haven't had a holiday for a long time. You say: 2. It's 10 o'clock in the evening. Your children are not in bed yet. You say: 3. You have ordered the taxi. You are waiting for it. It is late. You say: 4. John is going on holiday tomorrow. He hasn't packed his suitcase yet. It's time John... ■ Compare
The negative form is 'had better not'. You can use 'should (not)' or 'ought (not) to' for all types of situations to give an opinion or to give advice. It's very cold today. You'd better (should) put on a warm coat. We'd better not go out today. I think you should consult a lawyer. You should not waste so much money.
1. It's going to rain. I... take an umbrella. 2. You look ill. You... go to work. You... stay at home. Unit nine 3. 4. If you are not sure you are right, you... insist on it. 5. The problem is very important. We... consult a specialist. 7.1 don't want to upset her with this bad news. I... tell her anything. 8. It's a very beautiful little town. I think you... visit it. 9. We've almost run out of petrol. We... stop somewhere to fill up.
10. We have plenty of time. We... be in a hurry. 11. I'm having an exam the day after tomorrow. I... go out tonight. 12. If you don't know how to spell a word, you... look it up in the 5. Complete the following sentences using 'should (not) do', 'should (not) 1. It was a very good party. Why didn't you come? You.... (come) 2. The boys are playing football in the garden. It's late. They... in bed. (be) 3. Do you think I... for this job? (apply) 4. I ate too much at the party. I really feel sick. I... so much, (eat)
6. What a beautiful view! You... some pictures, (take) 7. I'm sorry I didn't follow your advice. I... what you said, (do) 8. You smoke too much. You... so much, (smoke) 9. You... everything you read in the newspapers, (believe) 10.1 think you were very rude with her yesterday. You... to her. (apologise) 11. You are driving too fast. The speed limit is 60 miles an hour. You... so 12. You look tired. You... to bed now. (go) 13. You went to bed very late last night. You... to bed earlier, (go) 6. Your friend is going on holiday. Give him / her some advice. Use 'It's 7. Rewrite the following questions beginning with 'I wonder'. Example: Why is he late? I wonder why he is late. 1. How long does this journey take? 2. When was this monument set up? 3. What materials is this skyscraper built of? Part 2 4. How tall was the first skyscraper? 5. Will we witness the emergence of even taller buildings? 6. Why did people build big towers and houses in the past? 7. When was the Home Insurance Building constructed? 8. Why was the Home Insurance Building demolished? 9. How did it happen?
10. Does the time suit everybody? 11. Are glass walls cheaper than masonry or concrete ones? 12. Who wrote this article? 8. Put in the correct article a / an or the. Warwick [worik] Castle* This is, quite simply, ... greatest medieval castle in Britain. With... history that dates back over 1, 000 years, Warwick Castle will take you back in time - to... world of splendid banquets, bloody battles and royal luxury.... castle really brings history to life. Visit the waxworks displays of Madame Tussauds, where you can watch and hear... Earl of Warwick's preparations for battle. Feeling brave? Then take... look at... ghostly dungeons where prisoners were tortured. Alternatively, relax with... stroll through... castle's beautiful gardens. Shakespeare's Stratford ... birthplace of William Shakespeare, ... greatest writer in... English language, and home to... theatres of... world-known Royal Shakespeare Company, Stratford is... charming market city. Our tour includes... visit to Shakespeare's birthplace. Then we enjoy lunch in... 15th century inn before heading towards Oxford. Oxford ... grandest of all... colleges is Christ Church, home to Oxford's cathedral and... university's largest court. We enjoy... private tour through... Alice in Wonderland gardens where... real Alice chased her Cheshire cat. Then we head to... college's spectacular dining hall, chosen as... key location in... Harry Potter film. We offer... special champagne reception in either... gardens or... hall so you can feel... magic of... film and... book and learn about... traditions of college life.
doze off - fall into a light sleep (задремать) put off - delay (отложить) send off - post (отправить, отослать) rope off - separate the area with ropes (отгородить веревкой, канатом) see off - say goodbye to (проводить) Remember! He saw us off. Он проводил нас. He saw us to the bus stop. Он проводил нас до автобусной остановки.
1. 2. Bernard Shaw said his hobbies were cycling and... off. 3. I'm sorry I can't come to your party tomorrow. I'm... off my sister. She 4. Look, we can't drive there! They've... off the road. I wonder what has 5. Don't... off till tomorrow what you can do today. 6. They wrote to us that they had... off all the documents a few weeks )10. Read the dialogue and say whose side in the argument you take - Freddy's or Dave's. Two young tourists from Australia have just visited Washington. They were both greatly impressed by the capital of the United States and now a tourist bus is taking them to New York. One of the friends called Freddy is so tired that he dozed off in his seat. But as the bus emerges from the tunnel, the other boy -Dave, is so amazed at the panorama of Manhattan that he can't help trying to wake up his friend. D. Wake up, you are missing a lot! What a magnificent sight! The skyscrapers are just breathtaking! F. Oh, do you really like them? I don't. I think it's just unnatural for a house to be so tall! Rectangular boxes! A jungle made of stones! Who would like to live or work in one? Looking at the clouds and the walls of another monster opposite yours? D. You're absolutely wrong! Not all of them are rectangular. Look at that one Part 2
F. Yes, I can. They are a great achievement. Only not of architects but of property developers! 1 1 - Read the text and try to guess the meaning of the words you don't know. Skyscrapers: problems and solutions* Of course, with new technological developments, problems inevitably occur. As skyscrapers became taller and lighter they began having trouble with the wind. When the wind was strong they began to sway, in some cases more than two feet in any direction! A solution to the problem had to be found urgently. The best specialists among architects and especially engineers put in a lot of effort to solve it and eventually they succeeded. Another dramatic and very visible example of a typical problem caused by the height of skyscrapers was the John Hancock Tower in Boston, now considered the city's most spectacular building. The structure is a tower of mirrored glass. The problem started during a winter storm in January 1973 while the tower was still under construction, when huge panels of glass, each weighing 500 pounds, shattered and fell to the street below. The streets and sidewalks were roped off as engineers tried to figure out what was going wrong. By April at least 65 panels had fallen and been replaced by plywood. Theories and rumours persisted, including suppositions that the tower was swaying too much, causing the windows to pop out, or that the tower's foundation was settling so significantly that it broke the windows. The truth was that the glass itself failed. Ultimately, all 10, 344 windows had to be replaced and the building has been safe ever since. 12. Comprehension check. Choose the right answer. What caused the swaying of skyscrapers? a) the poor quality of materials b) the wind c) the frost The problem with the John Hancock Tower started when a) the building had already been finished. b) they were still building the tower. c) the construction wasn't even started yet.
Unit nine
a) the construction was put off. b) passers-by were not allowed to approach the area. c) engineers gave up the project. Read the poem below. What is the author's attitude to skyscrapers, in your opinion? Learn the poem by heart, if you like it. Skyscrapers* by Rachel Field (1894-1942), novelist, poet and author of children's fiction Do skyscrapers ever grow tired Of holding themselves up high? Do they ever shiver on frosty nights With their tops against the sky? Do they feel lonely sometimes Because they have grown so tall? Do they ever wish they could lie right down And never get up at all? 4. You are working as a guide with a group of tourists. You have some interesting information about the town you're going to take the group to. The text is in Russian. Translate it into English. Всемирно знаменитый Микки-Маус никогда и не подозревал, что у него в России есть кузены, происходящие от маленькой мышки, в честь которой называется целый город на Волге. В легенде говорится (согласно легенде), что приблизительно в то время, когда Вильгельм Завоеватель стал королем Англии (т. е. в 1066 г. н. э.), молодой русский князь однажды охотился в глухом лесу на берегу Волги. Он устал после удачной (успешной) охоты и прилег отдохнуть поддеревом на крутом берегу реки. Он крепко спал, когда его разбудила мышка, пробежавшая по его лицу. Он хотел спать, поэтому, увидев мышку, убегавшую в лес, очень рассердился. Но когда он уже собирался бросить в мышь камень, он заметил, что к нему подползает гадюка. Если бы мышка не разбудила его, гадюка бы его ужалила и он бы умер. Мышка спасла ему жизнь! Благодарный князь приказал оградить это место канатами и построить там часовню. Постепенно люди стали селиться вокруг часовни,
Part 2 и по приказу князя поселок был назван Мышкин, что можно понимать либо как «принадлежащий мышке», либо «в честь мышки». Такова легенда. Как и любую другую легенду ее нельзя ни доказать, ни опровергнуть. Во всяком случае, крутой холм на берегу Волги оказался идеальным местом для строительства поселения, которое потом стало городом. В его истории были драматические периоды, но какими бы трудными ни были времена, мышка всегда была его верным покровителем. В царствование Екатерины II городу было позволено иметь собственный герб с изображением медведя и мыши. Сейчас это процветающий город и туристический центр с несколькими интересными музеями, в том числе Музеем мыши, единственным в мире музеем такого рода. И конечно, везде в городе вы можете купить сувениры, изображающие мышку в различных причудливых нарядах. UNIT TEN
England and America are two countries separated by a common language. George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950), Irish dramatist, essayist and critic |
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Make sentences of your own using verbs and expressions followed by Gerunds.
Обратите внимание на глаголы, после которых употребляется инфинитив с частицей to: 
Make sentences of your own using verbs followed by the Infinitives with 'to'.
После глаголов like, love, hate, begin, start может употребляться как герундий, так и инфинитив с частицей to примерно с одинаковым значением.
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8. Translate the following sentences into English.
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You may ask me what places of interest in Paris I remember - not many, I'm afraid. Travelling can be tiring but not memorable sometimes! 
Note the difference! 
On foot (Mount Pico, the Azores) 
Read the text and make sure that you understand it. The list of new words on p. 230-231 will help you.
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Two developments in the 19th century paved the way for a whole new type of building: the skyscraper. The first was the development of a safe elevator. Primitive elevators of various designs had been used for centuries, and starting in the mid 19th century, steam-operated elevators were used to move materials in factories, mines, and warehouses. But these elevators were not considered safe for people; if the cable broke, they would plummet to the bottom of the elevator shaft. Then in 1853, an American inventor developed a safety device that kept elevators from falling if a cable should break. This new development had an enormous impact on public confidence. And later in the century, the switch to an electric motor made the elevator a practical solution to the problem of getting up and down tall buildings.
' Art deco - архитектурный и художественный стиль начала XX века.
1926-30. For about a year, until the completion of the Empire State Building (1931), Chrysler was the world's tallest building. The Empire State Building would reign supreme among skyscrapers for 41 years until 1972, when it was surpassed by the World Trade Center.
Part 2
confidence n, confident adj, self-confident adj, confidently adv, confidential adj
Don't mix up! 
She is a good student, but she lacks confidence.
technique n, technical adj, technology n, technological adj
It's (high) time (for sb) to do sth
3. Here are a few situations. Read them and write sentences using 'It's time (sb) did sth'.
Use 'had better' only for a particular situation (not for things in general).
4. What will you say in these situations? Use 'had better (not)' or 'should (not)'. Sometimes either is possible.
You may be late. You... hurry up.
* Тексты " Warwick Castle", " Shakespeare's Stratford", " Oxford" взяты из рекламных листовок британских туристических агенств.
Unit nine
Phrasal verbs with 'off' 
9. Complete the sentences with the verbs from the box in the correct form.
show, doze, put, see, rope, send
The film was so boring that I... off in the middle of it.
over there. I even know its name. It's the famous Chrysler Building. Isn't it marvellous! They are all great achievement of architects and engineers. You can't object to that.
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When huge panels of glass started falling down
* Текст стихотворения, опубликованный в издании Б.Я. Лебединской «Английская грамматика в стихах». М.: «Астрель», «ACT», 2006.