Номер 1, страница 34 - гдз по английскому языку 8 класс рабочая тетрадь Афанасьева, Михеева

Unit three.

Script five to exercise one. Listen to the dialogues and answer the questions.

Dialogue one.

Robert: Hello, I'm Robert Taylor. I work for The Neighbor, our local newspaper.

Kate: Hello, Robert. Nice to meet you. I'm Kate Morris. It's me who called your office and asked you to come over.

Robert: Well, I understand that you're opening a new boutique and want me to write about it.

Kate: Yes, Robert. That would be a very good advertisement for our shop. I hope that a lot of people in the neighborhood will learn about it from your newspaper.

Robert: Well, may I look at the shop and ask you some questions?

Kate: This way, please. You see, it's quite a small place, but it's cozy. This is our main shopping area. We've put the racks with ready-made clothes closer to the walls and left the middle of the room empty. It gives the customers more space.

Robert: Are you going to sell only clothes here?

Kate: No, not only. In the two smaller rooms on both sides of the main area, we're going to sell perfume and underwear.

Robert: But Kate, there are other shops of this kind in the street and a big store around the corner.

Kate: Yes, but this one will be different. We're going to sell only elegant and expensive things here. It's going to be an exclusive boutique for an exclusive public.

Dialogue two.

Alice: It's Saturday today, and we're here to discuss the question of wearing a uniform as a must in our school. Our principal and the teaching staff would like our opinion on the matter. What's your point of view, Bob?

Bob: I don't think it's a good idea. When everyone wears the same clothes, you look like everybody does, and you can't express your individuality. Would you agree, Celia?

Celia: I'm not so sure. Certainly it is boring to wear the same things every day, and the uniform doesn't usually create any cheerful atmosphere in the classroom as the clothes are usually of dull colours, grey, blue, or brown. But the uniform helps discipline and unites us. We have a feeling of belonging, of sharing something with the others.

Bob: You may be right here, Celia, but tastes differ. Your uniform, its cut and color, will necessarily be becoming, and you'll have to wear the same thing you don't like, even hate, for many years.

Celia: Yes, Bob, that's a disadvantage. And we'll have to accept it. But the advantage is obvious. We won't stand out, we won't envy those who have something very smart and stylish.

Alice: Now, don't argue. Just listen to me.

Celia: Yes, Alice.

Alice: Don't you think it would be a good idea to find out what the others think through an opinion poll?

Dialogue three.

May I help you?

Yes, I'd like to open an account at this branch.

What kind of account would you like?

A savings account.

Very good. Every savings account holder gets a five percent interest yearly, a bank card free. I'd advise Visa or Mastercard.

That suits me very well. May I ask you a few questions?

Certainly. This is what I'm here for, to answer your questions.

Thank you. How much money must I pay in to open the account?

A mere token sum, five or ten pounds.

Good. Can I arrange for some payments to be made straight from my account? I'd like to pay for my university education through my bank account.

Nothing could be easier. We'll see to it as soon as we have completed some formalities. May I ask you to fill out this form and sign it?

Right. Let me see. Name, address, occupation. Here you are. And here is ten pounds as my initial payment.

Thank you. We'll send you your card as soon as it's ready. Usually it takes about a week or a little longer. We also send our account holders their statements every month for you to know your balance.

Thank you. I'll be expecting to hear from you soon. Goodbye.

Goodbye.

Dialogue four.

Roger: Hello, this is five three eight, seven eight nine. Roger Farber speaking.

Tom: Hello Mr. Farber. My name is Tom Westwood. I am interested in your car. Is it still for sale?

Roger: Yes, it is. Would you like to buy it?

Tom: Well, perhaps. What make is it?

Roger: It is a Ford, Ford Mustang. One of the most popular makes on the market.

Tom: How long have you had it?

Roger: Oh, I've had it for a few years. I used to drive every day when I was working. I don't drive it now.

Tom: Yes, but when exactly was it made?

Roger: In nineteen ninety-five, but I've looked after it very well. I think it's in a pretty good condition.

Tom: How much do you want for that?

Roger: Four thousand pounds. And it's a bargain. The car is all in good working order. What do you think?

Tom: I would like to have a look at the car, Mr. Farber. What time is convenient for you?

Roger: I'm always at home after five.

Tom: Well, Thursday, six p.m. be convenient?

Roger: Yes, quite.

Tom: Agreed then. Thursday at six. Bye Mr. Farber and thank you.

Roger: Goodbye, Mr. Westwood. Till Thursday then.