Еnglish for designers. Учебно-методическое пособие (стр. 11 )

"Funky" best describes the décor of the two-level Dancing Club. A large dance floor is located on the lower level of the club, with a bar and overlook seating located on the upper level. The room also features a two-deck, 20-by-20-foot video wall of 48-inch monitors.

lounge – гостиная, холл, комната для отдыха

to flank – быть расположенным сбоку, располагаться по обе стороны

retractable – втягивающийся, втяжной

loft – чердак; верхний этаж

props – бутафория, реквизит

faux windows – фр. фальшивые окна

chateaux – фр. Замок

to feature – характеризуется

2. Find the English equivalents in the text:

лифт, обеспечивать доступ, поворотная платформа, богато украшенный, палуба, подразумевать, появляться, пол с наклоном, простираться, взаимодействие

3. True or false?

1) There are real sarcophagi decorated with hieroglyphics in the Lounge.

2) On either side of the stage there are stone sculptures.

3) The Pharaoh's Palace Lounge is situated above the Versailles Lounge.

4) The decorative style of the Versailles Lounge is rather restrained.

5) Both these lounges have an area for entertainment.

6) The Dancing Club is decorated in the same style as the Versailles Lounge.

7) There are seats for guests on the dancing floor of the Dancing Club.

4. Match the synonyms to the words:

1) access a) amusement, leisure

2) circular b) graceful

3) lounge c) rounded, spherical

4) elegant d) cooperation, communication

5) entertainment e) admission, right of entry

6) decorative f) public

7) excellent g) sitting-room

8) interaction h) first-rate, brilliant

9) audience i) ornamental

Fill in the gaps with some of these words:

1) The … applauded loudly at the end of the concert.

2) The managers of this hotel provide … to the guests.

3) The only means of … to this building is along a muddy track.

4) That was a really … idea to buy this … piece of furniture!

5) The designer decorated the … in the art deco style.

5. Answer the questions:

1) What public rooms for entertainment are there on board the ship?

2) In what style is the Pharaoh's Palace Lounge performed?

3) What style did designers use in décor of the Versailles Lounge?

4) What style of interior decoration is applied in the Dancing Club?

5) What are the distinguishing features of each lounge? What elements of decoration are used there?

6) What entertaining activities are held in each Lounge and in the Dancing Club?

6. Translate the sentences:

1) Дизайнер использовал египетский стиль при оформлении гостиной.

2) Огромные каменные скульптуры расположены по бокам сцены.

3) Стиль Франции 18-ого века характеризуется богатым и утонченным декором.

4) Двухуровневый танцевальный клуб выполнен в стиле «фанки».

Part 4

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The Champions' sports bar is done in the sophisticated modern style. Decorated like a 1950s club with wood and black lacquer with copper accents, one wall has bas-relief figures of famous sports legends like Babe Ruth and Alonzo Mourning. The room features big-screen televisions and tabletop gaming machines.

The Shanghai Bar, the Carnival Spirit's piano bar, features a heavy Oriental "Chinese" style that emphasizes elaborate ornamentation. The walls are covered in Chinese fabric, and silk screens are illuminated from behind. Although contemporary, the room has many authentic Chinese elements to create an impressive Oriental atmosphere.

The Spirit's main dining room, the Empire Room, is a two-deck affair done in the Napoleonic, or early 19th-century French style. The ceiling is decorated with domes painted with murals in the grandest empire style, with crystal chandeliers providing an elegant atmosphere. In the center of the room is a grand circular staircase decorated with a sculpture of the regal Napoleon at his coronation. Flanking the entrances there are pilasters, which are created in the form of female statues. Large circular windows are bordered with a cast frame embossed with shapes of fruit and flowers.

The Lido restaurant, called La Play a Grille, takes postmodernism for its style. The room features a skylight that culminates two levels above and houses a spectacular chandelier. The majority of seating is adjacent to windows between which are wooden columns connected to deconstructed masonry-like arches that appear to be falling apart. Multi-colored terrazzo flooring in an arabesque design and hand-painted murals on the walls create a stunning and elegant atmosphere. The aft section of the restaurant features an outdoor bar and serving area under a large awning.

All of these diverse public rooms are connected by a two-level promenade. A waterfall and grand staircase lead from one level to the other.

sophisticated – сложный, замысловатый

bas-relief – барельеф

regal – 1) королевский, царский; 2) величественный, великолепный, царственный

chandelier – люстра; канделябр

to emboss – выбивать, чеканить; тиснить

skylight – потолочный свет; застекленная крыша; световой люк

masonry – каменная кладка

to fall apart – разваливаться, расходиться

terrazzo – итал. балкон, лоджия

aft – в кормовой части; в корме, на корме

2. Find the English equivalents in the text:

игровые автоматы, тщательно разработанный, освещаются, производящий глубокое впечатление, обрамлены, достигать высшей точки, расположенный рядом, навес, место для прогулок, водопад

3. Find the synonyms to the following words:

varnish, to make an accent, embellishment, textile, up-to-date, genuine, components, wall paintings, splendid, statue, pillar, imposing, arcs, colorful, striking, open-air, various

4. True or false?

1) The Champions' sports bar looks like a club in the mid of the 20th century.

2) There are photos and sculptures of famous sportsmen in the sports bar.

3) The Shanghai Bar has lots of ornamental elements in its décor.

4) There is a large dome on the ceiling of the empire Room.

5) Caryatids flank the entrance of the Empire Room.

6) Floral patterns are etched on the frames of windows in the Empire Room.

7) The skylight of the restaurant is provided by the gorgeous chandelier.

8) There is no tent on the outdoor bar.

5. Match the parts of the sentences:

1) The style of the Shanghai Bar … a) an atmosphere of the East.

2) Genuine elements of decoration … b) are performed in the grandest empire style.

3) Murals of the Empire Room … c) has an accent on elaborate décor.

4) The chandelier of the room … d) connects all the public rooms.

5) The balcony of the restaurant … e) is designed in Arabian style.

6) Two-level promenade … f) provides an elegant atmosphere.

6. Answer the questions:

1) What style is used in the décor of the Shanghai Bar?

2) In what way is textile décor used in the design of the Shanghai Bar?

3) What atmosphere is created in the restaurants (the Shanghai Bar, the Empire Room and the Lido restaurant)?

4) How is the ceiling of the Empire Room decorated?

5) Are there any statutes or sculptures in the Empire Room?

6) What is the style of the Lido restaurant?

7) Where can the guests admire hand-made murals?

8) Where is an outdoor bar situated?

9) How are the public rooms of the ship connected?

7. Translate the sentences:

1) Спорт-бар известен барельефными изображениями легендарных чемпионов.

2) Стены ресторана задрапированы различными китайскими тканями.

3) Дизайнеры использовали шелк для текстильного декора ресторана.

4) Восточная атмосфера ресторана создана благодаря тщательно продуманному оформлению в китайском стиле.

5) Восхитительные фрески и хрустальные люстры создают элегантную, утонченную атмосферу.

8. Project “The décor of a restaurant’. What are your design ideas about decorating a restaurant? Use the following words and phrases:

to be decorated, to be designed, to be situated (located), to be characterized, to be done in the … manner (style), to be created (done), to be shaped like, to use ornamentation, to be draped, to be covered, to be illuminated, to feature some style, to be etched, to be embossed, to flank the entrance, to provide (create) an atmosphere, textile décor, architectural elements, bas-relief, sculpture, statues, floral patterns, crystal chandeliers, pillars, pilasters

TEXT 9

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Feng Shui Tips for Your Home Office

Feng Shui is a very popular and intriguing concept in home design today. In addition to the life benefits it provides, it also offers a roadmap, so to speak, of not just how to decorate but why. In short, it offers you, the homeowner, design with purpose.

Did you know that over 50% of women now run their own home business or work from home? Get your compass out and find the following directions because we are going to try and make things run a little smoother for you using the ancient art of object placement – Feng Shui.

The most ideal locations to situate a home office are the North (the career sector), the Southwest (the wealth sector), the Northeast (skills and talents sector) or the South (the fame and recognition sector.) If it is possible, try to locate your home office in one of those locations.

Here are some other general tips that are thought to bring prosperity to your business.

Always sit with a solid wall behind your back to ensure that you have support in your life. Never sit with a window behind you.

In the office place the fax machine, telephone, and computers in the southeast wealth sector, as this will attract more contacts.

Position your desk to have a clear view of the door. If this is not possible, hang a small mirror so you can easily view the door's reflection.