Exercise 9. Turn the following sentences into direct speech, as in the example.

1. Jack complained that I was always interrupting him. – ‘You're always interrupting me!’ Jack said.

2.We insisted on them staying for dinner. 3. She apologised for forgetting my birthday. 4. He accused her of stealing his wallet. 5. He agreed to help me organise the party. 6. They warned the children to stay away from the water. 7. She promised to write every week. 8. He threatened to tell the teacher if we misbehaved. 9. I advised him to study hard for the exam. 10. She suggested going for a walk. 11. He explained that it wasn't his fault. 12. They denied opening my letters. 13. She offered to help me with the housework. 14. He complained that she was always tired. 15. They invited me to their party. 16. She threatened to call the police if they did it again.

Things to do

Task 1. Translate and comment on the following.

- There is the only city in the world which has the unforgettable ceremony – Changing the Guard.

Task 2. Give your arguments for and against the following saying.

- - London has buildings that express all the different areas of its history.

Task 4. Speaking and Discussing.

1. Interview your partner who has come from London about the travelling. Ask him/her about the experience he/she has had.

2. Imagine you are going to spend two weeks in England. Ask your partner to advise the places of interests in London for visiting. Give reasons for this choice.

3. Write a letter to your friend describing your latest visit to London.

4. Project Work:

· Collect as much information as possible about some places in London. Imagine you are going to advertise theses places in your local paper (magazine, etc.).

· Discuss all details of visiting these places with your group.

                                          To buy a pig in a poke.

                                          Borrowed garments never sits well.

Pre-reading tasks

a. Phonetic drills.

[α:]                         [ʌ]                 [æ]                [ə:]

bargain            customer       brand              furnishing

garnment        underwear               cash                first

article             jumper     packet             skirt

scarf                        buy                fantastic     purchase

[i ]               [i: ]                [iǝ ]

single             mean             near

big                  seat                 clearly

hint                 cheap              hear

ticket              sea                  dear

b. In which shop can you buy these things?

1. newspapers                      a. the dairy

2. pork, beaf, liver               b. greengrocer’s

3. roses and tulips                      c. baker’s

4. books on painting            d. butcher’s

5. medicine and tablets                 e. art shop

6. peas, carrots, tomatoes           f. sport shop

7. a loaf of bread                        g. news-agent’s

8. milk, sour cream                    h. chemist’s

9. a pair of trainings                   i. florist’s

Read and translate the text

Shopping in London

When most people think of shopping in London they first think of big stores in West End. Without doubt they are fantastic places to shop. Harrods, John Lewis, Selfridges and Liberty are among London’s top departments stores. These stores are a mixture of tradition and modernity. They developed in the 19 century and maintain the dignity of that time. For example, Selfriges looks like a palace. At the same time the big stores follow the new trends. They are vast buildings many stories high, equipped with speedy lifts and escalators, with well-planned lightning and heating.

If you want to get the best shopping experience you should visit Harrods-one of the most popular stores which retains an international reputation for quality. It was founded in 1849 and it is not only a shop but also a tourist attraction. It has 230 departments and about 50000 customers visit the store every day. Clothes with designer labels for both men and women, excellent home furnishings, electrical, children and book departments, the sheer range of goods on offer is overwhelming. You can buy almost everything and you know you’re getting the best. Twice a year in July and August when the store has a sale, hundreds of people wait all night to enter first when it opens. Some goods are sold almost half price and there are thousands of bargains.

When you want to find something special and smart you should go to the marvelous tailors in Piccadily and wonderful small shops along Regent and Bond Street. Boutiques can also be found in Chelsea and Kensington.

If you are looking for a bargain you’d better visit Cambden market when you саn pick things up for a good price and also drink in the nice authentic atmosphere. Here you can buy virtually anything -jewelry, ethnic clothes and art, health food and some antiques. It also sells cheap second-hand clothes, which are popular with students.

Words and expressions

department store – универмаг

trend – тенденция

customer – покупатель

bargain – скидка

market – рынок

quality – качество

antiques – антиквариат

to retain – сохранять

jewelry – драгоценности

to be on sale – быть в продаже

to offer – предлагать

to cost – стоить

price – цена

Assignments

Task 1. Answer the questions.

1. Where can the big stores be found?

2. When were they founded?

3. What is special about them?

4. When does Harrods have the sale?

5. Where can you buy cheap goods?

6. What are the most popular big and small shops in your city?

7. Are they situated in the centre of the city?

Task 2. Translate into Russian and write the words which they are formed from.

Unfashionable, exception, knowledge, attractive, importance, buildings, carefully, suitable.

Task 3. Match the English and Russian equivalents.

goods                       выбор

price                        в наличии

range                        здоровая пища

on offer                    товары

department              цена

enter                        отдел

heath food               войти

Task 4. Read the text below. Use the word given in brackets to form a correct part of the speech.

 Bargain hunting

For the British, bargain hunting is something of an (1 - addict). At least that’s the (2 - conclude) of a recent survey into the nation’s shopping habits. The increasing (3 - popular) of alternative retail outlets, such as second –hand shops and car boots sales is (4 - evident) of this and the main (5 - attract) for shoppers is the chance to pick up a bargain. The (6 - tradition) start of the car boot season is the Springbank Holiday weekend when an (7 - estimate) ten thousand sales are held up and down the country. There are, however, certain minuses to this type of shopping. The chances of buying faulty or (8 - steal) goods is much greater than in a conventional shop, for example. What’s more, (9 - consumer) may not have the full (10 - protect) of the law when they of the law when they are buying second-hand goods, and so may have no one to turn to if they are cheated.

Read and translate the text

Marks & Spencer Britain's Favourite Store

Marks & Spencer (or M&S) is Britain's favourite store. Tourists love it too. It attracts a great variety of customers, from housewives to millionaires. The Duchess of York, Dustin Hoffman, and the British Prime Minister are just a few of its famous customers. Last year it made a profit of £529 million, which is more than £10 million a week.

How did it all begin?

It all started 105 years ago, when a young Polish immigrant, Michael Marks, had a stall in Leeds market. He didn't have many things to sell: some cotton, a little wool, lots of buttons, and a few shoelaces. Above his stall he put the now famous a notice: “Don’t ask how much – it’s a penny”.

Ten years later, he met Tom Spencer and together they started Penny Stalls in many towns in the north of England. Today there are 564 branches of M&S all over the world – in America, Canada, Spain, France, Belgium, and Hungary.

What are the best-sellers?

Surprisingly, tastes in food and clothes are international. What sells well in Paris sells just as well in Newcastle. Their best-selling clothes are: for women - jumpers, bras, blazers, dresses and tights, for men - shirts, socks, pyjamas, dressing gowns, and suits for children: underwear and socks. Best-sellers in food include: fresh chickens, bread, vegetables, and sandwiches. Chicken Kiev is internationally the most popular convenience food.

Why is M&S so successful?

The store bases its business on three principles: good value, good quality, and good service. Also, it changes with the times – once it was all jumpers and knickers. Now it's food, furniture, and flowers as well. Top fashion designers advise on styles of clothes.

But perhaps the most important key to its success is its happy, well-trained staff. Conditions of work are excellent. There are company doctors, dentists, hairdressers, and even chiropodists to look after the staff, and all the staff can have lunch for under 40p!