10. Read the text.
The buses
Londoners are proud of then "big red buses". These days some may not be red but they always carry the red roundel.
On many London buses passengers buy tickets from the driver when they get on. Some buses, however, have a conductor, and the passengers get on the bus and wait for the conductor to ask them where they are going and sell them the tickets.
Travel cards are very popular for bus travel
One day after the session the participants have free time. Ivan and Sergei decide to go to the National Gallery in Trafalgar Square. They get out of the hotel and go to the nearest bus stop.
Ivan: Excuse me, what bus can take us to Trafalgar Square, please?
Passer-by: I'm sorry. I'm afraid I don't know.
Ivan asks again.
Ivan: Excuse me. Can you tell me where to get a bus to Trafalgar Square, please?
Policeman: Yes. Cross over the road. Can you see the cinema?
The bus stop is just round the corner.
Ivan: Do you know the number of the bus?
Policeman: I think it's a thirteen.
Ivan: Thank you very much.
At the bus stop.
Ivan: Excuse me. Is this the stop for the Trafalgar Square bus?
Man. That's right. It's number 13. It stops at Trafalgar Square and goes on to Liverpool Station. Therefore ask the driver to tell you where to get off.
Ivan: Thank you very much.
On the bus.
Sergei: Two returns to Trafalgar Square.
Bus driver: 1 pound.
Sergei: Can you tell us when we get to Trafalgar Square, please?
Bus driver: OK.
Words and expressions
to be proud of something | гордиться чем-либо |
roundel | кружок |
to sell (sold, sold) | продавать |
the nearest stop | ближайшая остановка |
to cross | пересекать, переходить |
to cross over the road | переходить через дорогу |
to get off (got, got) | выходить |
a 10 pound banknote = a 10 pound note | банкнота достоинством 10 фунтов (стерлингов) |
12. Underline the answers true to the text:
• Are Londoners proud of their buses? | Yes, they are. No, they are not. The text doesn't speak about that. |
• Are all the buses red in England? | Yes, they are. No, they are not. Some of them are, but all the buses carry red roundel. |
• How are bus tickets sold? | Only drivers sell them. Only conductors sell them. Either drivers or conductors sell them. |
• Are Travelcards valid for bus travels? | Yes, they are. No, they are not. It's not quite clear. |
• Where did Ivan and Sergei go by bus one day? | To Piccadilly Circus. To Trafalgar Square. To Downing Street. |
• Do both of them speak English? | Yes, they do. Only Ivan speaks English. Only Sergei speaks English. |
• What tickets did they buy? | Single ones. Return ones. Travelcards. |
plete the dialogues and act out similar ones:
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— Excuse me, what bus can take...?
— I'm sorry, I'm afraid...
— ... Can you tell me where to get...?
— Yes. Cross over... Can... cinema? The bus stop ...
— Do you know the number...?
— I think. .
— Thank..
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— Is this the stop for...?
— That's right. It's number. . It stops at... and goes on to... Therefore ask the driver...
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— Two returns to...
— One. .
— Can you tell us.. ?
14. Translate into Russian:
In a few minutes they'll be in Trafalgar Square. They will immediately see the National Gallery. It's in the centre of the Square. I believe they'll spend an hour or so visiting the Gallery.
IN TOWN. ASKING THE WAY
1. Read and translate the text.
Most US cities have two forms of public transportation: buses and trolleys. Trolleys are also known as the subway, underground, streetcars, metro, or light rail, depending on the region at the country. (The distinguishing characteristic is buses are wheeled vehicles, and trolleys travel on rails.)
Public transportation tends to be fairly reliable, with buses arriving within about 5 minutes of the scheduled times. Some cities usе numbers to identify routes, some use letters, some use colors, some use thе name of the community street at the end of the line, and some use a combination (e. g., «D Riverside» c Boston is part of the «Green Line»). The route number will be displayed in or above the front window 3 de window of the bus.
Bus fares range from $1.00 to $2.00 depending on the city, if you need to change buses, transfers can be purchased for 25 cents in most cities. You give the transfer to the driver on the second bus instead of paying a second fare. Transfers can be used for a return trip, if you will be returning within the time limit (typically three hours).
Bus drivers do not carry change, so you will need to bring exact change with you when you get on the bus. Most cities also sell monthly bus passes, which provide you with unlimited travel for a set fee. Bus passes will save you money only if you take the bus every day. Bus passes can usually be purchased from the local grocery store or supermarket.
Some subway systems use tokens or farecards, which are sold at the bway fares may depend on the time of day or the distance traveled. For example, the metro system in Washington uses farecards, with higher fares during rush hour.
Some cities have you pay as you get on the bus, some when you get off the bus, and some depend on the time of daу. Some will have different rules depending on whether you're headed inbound (to the downtown area) or outbound (away from downtown). Just before the bus reaches your stop, you should alert the driver by activating the «stop requested» signal.
Otherwise the driver may skip the stop. You can activate the «stop requested» signal in most buses by pulling on the horizontal wire above the windows. Trolleys don’t have such a mechanism because they stop at every station.
Vocabulary:
a street - улица
an avenue - проспект, авеню
a square - площадь
a crossroads - перекрёсток
a railway station - ж/д вокзал
a bus station - автовокзал
a metro station - станция метро
a bus stop - автобусная остановка
a drugstore - аптека
a petrol station - заправка
a parking – парковка
2. Read and play the dialogues.
1)
A: Excuse me, could you tell me the way to the railway station?
B: Go along this street then turn left. You will see it in front of you.
A: Thank you very much!
B: You are welcome!
2)
A: Tell me, please if the buses stop here.
B: Yes, most buses stop at this station.
A: Is this where I can catch the bus for the airport?
B: You can take a D-15 from here.
A: How often does it run?
В: I don’t know. It used to leave every 20 minutes but the schedule may have been changed.
A: Thank you.
B: A bus is coming. It’s the D-15. Take it, please.
3)
A: Do you go to the beach?
B: Yes. Put your 55c in the fare box.
: Oh... I’ve got only quarters. Can you change one for me?
В: I dunno. Let me check my pocket... Oh, yeah, here you go. Two dimes and a nickel.
A: Thanks.
B: You’re welcome.
4)
A: Excuse me. What is the best way to get to the grocery store?
B: Take the subway to the 25th Street, change to the D train and get off after three stops.
A: Where is the nearest subway station?
B: It’s three blocks from here. Turn at the comer and go down the street.
A: Thanks.
5)
A: Which line do I take for Lincoln Center?
B: You can take the D or the A.
A: Which platform is it on?
B: Go straight down these, stairs, take the escalator and then go to the right.
A: Thanks.
A: Did you call a cab?
B: Yes, 1 did.
А: О. K. Where to, sir?
B: Take me to Kennedy Airport, please.
A: Here we are. 9 $, please.
B: Thank you. Here’s 10 $. Keep the change.
7)
A: Are you engaged?
В: Yes. Where to?
A: Drive to this address, please (In 10 minutes). Could you stop here for a minute?
В: I can’t park here.
A: It’s a pity. Drive on.
B: This is it. 6 $, please.
A: Here you are.
8)
A. Excuse me, is there a bank near here, please?
B. Yes. Turn left and keep going until you get to the bank.
A. Thanks very much.
A. Excuse me, could you tell me where the National Museum is?
B. Yes, of course. Go straight on and keep going until you get to the crossroads. Turn right and the National Museum is on your right.
A. Thank you very much.
9)
A. Excuse me. How do I get to the post office?
B. I’m sorry. I don’t know.
10)
A. Excuse me. Could you tell me the way to the library, please?
B. Yes, sure. Go straight on and keep going until you get to the square. Then turn left and keep going until you get to the crossroads. Turn right at the crossroads and the library’s on your left.
A. Thank you very much.
11)
A. How do I get to the park, please?
B. Take a right at the crossroads. Then go past the lake and keep going until you get to the park.
A. Thanks a lot.
12)
A: Exuse me, please!
B: Yes?
A: Can you tell me the way to the Lomonosov Street?
B: Yes, of Yes, of course. It’s simple — go straight down the street and turn right. Go across the alley and you will be on the Lomonosov Street.
A: How long will go there
B: About 10 minutes
A: Thank, you
B: That’s all right.
3. Translate from English into Russian.
1) Where can 1 catch the bus for the airport?
2) How often does the bus run?
3) The bus leaves every 20 minutes.
4) I’ve got only quarters.
5) Can you change one dime for me?
6) Where is the nearest subway station?
7) Which line do I take for Lincoln Center?
8) Which platform is it on?
9) Go straight down these stairs, take the escalator.
10) Did you call a cab?
11) Where to, sir?
12) Take me to...., please.
13) Keep the change.
14) I can’t park here.
15) Are you engaged?
Drive on I dunno..
4. Fill in the dialogues.
1)
Л: Excuse me. What is the best way to get to this address? B:
Л: How often does it run?
B:
2)
Л: What line should I take for the Hilton Hotel?
B:
Л: What platform is it on?
B:
3)
Л: Are you engaged?
B:
A: Take me to the Hilton Hotel, please.
B:
A: Here you are. Keep the change.
4)
A: Do you go to Lincoln Center?
B:
A: I’ve got only quarters. Can you change one for me? B:
A: Thanks. Where should I get off?
B:
Translate the dialogue into English.
А: Извините, Вы не могли бы подсказать нам короткий путь к знаменитому Британскому музею? Мы заблудились.
В: Конечно же, могу. Это не очень далеко отсюда. Думаю, вам понадобится тридцать минут, чтобы добраться туда отсюда. Если вы спешите, то можете поехать на автобусе. Автобусная остановка находится на площади Оксфорд-Серкус.
А: А как нам добраться до площади Оксфорд Серкус?
В: Идите прямо, затем поверните налево на светофоре и снова идите прямо. Через две минуты вы окажетесь на площади Оксфорд Серкус.
А: На какой автобус нам нужно сесть?
В: Ваш автобус номер 73.
А: На какой остановке нам нужно выходить?
В: Вам нужно будет выйти на остановке Грейт Рассел Стрит. Эта автобусная остановка находится напротив Британского музея.
А: А сколько нам потребуется времени для того, чтобы добраться до Британского музея на автобусе?
В: Думаю, что-то около пятнадцати минут.
А: Еще одно. А на автобусной остановке есть расписание движения автобусов? Если я увижу, что наш автобус прибывает через 15-20 минут, мы пойдем туда пешком.
В: Конечно, вы найдете расписание движения автобусов на автобусной остановке. Думаю, этот маршрут ходит каждый 10-15 минут.
А: Спасибо Вам большое!
В: Не за что. Приятно провести время.
А: Премного благодарны.
6. Play the dialogues.
1) Вы спрашиваете, на каком автобусе лучше всего добраться до Линкольн-центра. Вам придется пройти два квартала и сесть в автобус Д-15, затем сделать пересадку и проехать еще две остановки.
Вы не знаете, в какую электричку, на какой платформе вам садиться и спрашиваете об этом. Вы сели на автобус, но у вас нет точной суммы, чтобы оплатить проезд, поэтому вам приходится просить водителя разменять 25 центов. На стоянке такси вы спрашиваете, свободен ли таксист, и говорите, куда надо ехать.
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