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Sophie hands over her passport and ticket. The agent checks her details and prints her boarding pass. "Here you go," she says. "You’ll be flying on Flight 123, Gate B12."

"Thank you," Sophie says as she takes her boarding pass and heads to the security checkpoint.

At the security checkpoint, Sophie shows her boarding pass and passport to the security officer. "Please place your bag on the conveyor belt," the officer instructs. Sophie puts her carry-on bag and jacket in the bin and watches them go through the X-ray machine.

"Do you have any liquids in your bag?" the officer asks.

"Just a bottle of water," Sophie replies, handing it over for inspection.

After passing through security, Sophie walks to her gate. The gate agent checks her boarding pass and lets her through. "Enjoy your flight!" the agent says.

Sophie finds a seat near the gate and waits for her flight to board. At 10:00 a.m., the announcement is made: "Now boarding Flight 123 to New York. Please have your boarding passes ready."

Sophie gets in line with the other passengers and hands her boarding pass to the agent at the gate. "Have a pleasant flight," the agent says as she scans Sophie’s boarding pass and lets her through.

Sophie walks down the jet bridge and onto the plane. She finds her seat and settles in, ready for the flight. As the plane takes off, Sophie relaxes and looks forward to her trip.

Полезные фразы и выражения

Flight information board – табло с информацией о рейсах

Check-in counter – стойка регистрации

Join the line – встать в очередь

Passport and ticket – паспорт и билет

Boarding pass – посадочный талон

Security checkpoint – контроль безопасности

Conveyor belt – конвейерная лента

Carry-on bag – ручная кладь

X-ray machine – рентгеновская установка

Liquid restrictions – ограничения на жидкости

Gate agent – агент на выходе на посадку

Boarding pass – посадочный талон

Jet bridge – аэробус (переход от здания аэропорта к самолету)

Pleasant flight – приятного полета

Settle in – устроиться (в сиденье)

Take off – взлететь

Enjoy your flight – приятного полета

Flight delay – задержка рейса

Customs – таможня

Lost luggage – потерянный багаж

Упражнения

Упражнение 1: Matching (сопоставление фраз с переводами)

Flight information board

Security checkpoint

Conveyor belt

Carry-on bag

Jet bridge

a) Ручная кладь

b) Конвейерная лента

c) Таможня

d) Табло с информацией о рейсах

e) Аэробус

Упражнение 2: Fill-in-the-blanks (заполнение пропусков в предложениях)

Sophie walks to the ________ to check in for her flight.

The security officer asks Sophie, "Do you have any ________ in your bag?"

Sophie waits at the ________ for her flight to board.

The agent asks Sophie for her ________ and ________ at the check-in counter.

At the security checkpoint, Sophie places her bag on the ________.

Упражнение 3: Ответить на вопросы

How early does Sophie arrive at the airport?

What documents does Sophie need to show at check-in?

What happens at the security checkpoint?

How does Sophie feel as she boards the plane?

What is Sophie’s flight number?

Ответы к упражнениям

Ответы к Упражнению 1:

d) Табло с информацией о рейсах

c) Таможня

b) Конвейерная лента

a) Ручная кладь

e) Аэробус

Ответы к Упражнению 2:

check-in counter

liquids

gate

passport, ticket

conveyor belt

Ответы к Упражнению 3:

Sophie arrives at the airport two hours before her flight.

Sophie needs to show her passport and ticket at check-in.

At the security checkpoint, Sophie shows her boarding pass and passport, places her bag and jacket on the conveyor belt for the X-ray machine, and has her liquids inspected.

Sophie feels relaxed as she boards the plane.

Sophie’s flight number is 123.

Ordering Food in a Restaurant

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David and Emma are having dinner at a nice restaurant. As they sit down at their table, the waiter greets them with a smile. "Good evening! How are you tonight?" he asks.

"We’re doing great, thank you!" Emma replies. "We’re ready to order."

The waiter hands them the menus. "Let me know if you need any recommendations," he says before leaving the table.

David looks at the menu carefully. "I think I’ll have the grilled chicken with vegetables," he says.

Emma scans the menu and says, "I’ll have the pasta with tomato sauce, please."

"Would you like any drinks to start?" the waiter asks as he returns to take their order.

"I’ll have a glass of orange juice," Emma replies.

David thinks for a moment. "I’ll just have water, please," he says. "Still water, not sparkling."

"Got it!" the waiter says. "I’ll bring your drinks right away, and your food will be out shortly."

A few minutes later, the waiter returns with their drinks. "Here’s your orange juice," he says, handing it to Emma. "And here’s your water," he adds, placing it in front of David. "Your food will be out soon."

David and Emma chat while they wait for their meals. When the food arrives, they thank the waiter. "Everything looks delicious!" Emma says.

"Enjoy your meal," the waiter says as he leaves them to eat.

Полезные фразы и выражения

Good evening! – Добрый вечер!

How are you tonight? – Как вы сегодня вечером?

We’re ready to order – Мы готовы сделать заказ

Let me know if you need any recommendations – Дайте знать, если вам нужны рекомендации

Grilled chicken with vegetables – Гриль-курица с овощами

Pasta with tomato sauce – Паста с томатным соусом

Would you like any drinks? – Хотите напитков?

A glass of orange juice – Стакан апельсинового сока

Still water – Нес газированная вода

Sparkling water – Газированная вода

Bring your drinks right away – Принесу напитки сразу

Your food will be out shortly – Ваша еда будет готова скоро

Everything looks delicious – Всё выглядит вкусно

Enjoy your meal – Приятного аппетита

Thank you – Спасибо

Order drinks – Заказать напитки

Place an order – Сделать заказ

I’ll have… – Я возьму…

Could I get… – Могу я получить…

I’d like… – Я бы хотел…

Упражнения

Упражнение 1: Matching (сопоставление фраз с переводами)

Grilled chicken with vegetables

Still water

A glass of orange juice

Would you like any drinks?

Enjoy your meal

a) Стакан апельсинового сока

b) Приятного аппетита

c) Гриль-курица с овощами

d) Нес газированная вода

e) Хотите напитков?

Упражнение 2: Fill-in-the-blanks (заполнение пропусков в предложениях)

The waiter asks, "________ you like any drinks?"

Emma orders a ________ of orange juice.

David chooses ________ water, not sparkling.

The waiter says, "I’ll bring your drinks ________."

"________ everything looks delicious!" Emma says when the food arrives.

Упражнение 3: Ответить на вопросы

What does David order for dinner?

What drink does Emma choose?

How does the waiter greet David and Emma?

What does the waiter bring to the table first?

How do David and Emma react when their food arrives?

Ответы к упражнениям

Ответы к Упражнению 1:

c) Гриль-курица с овощами

d) Нес газированная вода

a) Стакан апельсинового сока

e) Хотите напитков?

b) Приятного аппетита

Ответы к Упражнению 2:

Would

glass

still

right away

"Wow"

Ответы к Упражнению 3:

David orders grilled chicken with vegetables.

Emma chooses a glass of orange juice.

The waiter greets them with "Good evening! How are you tonight?"

The waiter first brings their drinks.

They both say that everything looks delicious and thank the waiter.

Shopping for Clothes

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Lily is going shopping for a new outfit. She needs something nice for a party this weekend. She enters a clothing store and is greeted by a friendly sales assistant.

"Hello! How can I help you today?" the sales assistant asks.

"Hi! I’m looking for something to wear to a party. Do you have any dresses?" Lily asks.

"Of course! Follow me," the assistant says, leading her to the dress section.

Lily looks through the dresses. "I like this red one. Do you have it in a smaller size?" she asks.

The assistant checks and says, "We have it in size small, medium, and large. I’ll bring you a small one to try on."

"Thank you!" Lily replies with a smile.

The sales assistant brings her the dress, and Lily heads to the fitting rooms. She tries it on and looks in the mirror. "It fits well, but I think it’s a little too long," she thinks. She decides to try a different dress.

After a few minutes, Lily finds a blue dress that she likes. "I’ll take this one," she says to the sales assistant when she returns to the store floor.

"Great choice!" the assistant says. "Would you like to pay for it now?"

"Yes, please," Lily replies.

The assistant rings up the dress and Lily hands over her credit card. «Your total is 65 dollars,» the assistant says.

"Here you go," Lily says, handing over her card.

"Thank you! Have a great day!" the sales assistant says as Lily leaves the store.

Lily is happy with her new dress and excited to wear it to the party.

Полезные фразы и выражения

How can I help you today? – Чем могу вам помочь?

I’m looking for… – Я ищу…

Do you have any… – У вас есть…?

Follow me – Пойдемте за мной

Size small/medium/large – Размер маленький/средний/большой

Try it on – Примерить

Fitting room – Примерочная

It fits well – Оно хорошо сидит

It’s a little too long – Оно немного слишком длинное

I’ll take this one – Я возьму это

Would you like to pay for it now? – Хотите оплатить сейчас?

Ring up the dress – Пробить платье (на кассе)

Credit card – Кредитная карта

Your total is… – Ваша сумма…

Here you go – Вот, пожалуйста

Great choice – Отличный выбор

Have a great day! – Хорошего дня!

Outfit – Наряд, комплект одежды

Dress section – Отдел платьев

Store floor – Торговый зал

Упражнения

Упражнение 1: Matching (сопоставление фраз с переводами)

Fitting room

Size small/medium/large

Try it on

I’ll take this one

Ring up the dress

a) Примерочная

b) Примерить

c) Размер маленький/средний/большой

d) Я возьму это

e) Пробить платье

Упражнение 2: Fill-in-the-blanks (заполнение пропусков в предложениях)

Lily asks the assistant, "________ you have any dresses?"

The assistant brings Lily a ________ size to try on.

After trying on the dress, Lily thinks it’s ________ too long.

Lily says, "________ take this one."

The sales assistant asks, "________ you like to pay for it now?"

Упражнение 3: Ответить на вопросы

What is Lily shopping for?

What size of dress does Lily ask for?

How does Lily feel about the red dress?

How does Lily pay for the dress?

What does the sales assistant say to Lily when she leaves the store?

Ответы к упражнениям

Ответы к Упражнению 1:

a) Примерочная

c) Размер маленький/средний/большой

b) Примерить

d) Я возьму это

e) Пробить платье

Ответы к Упражнению 2:

Do

small

a little

I’ll

Would

Ответы к Упражнению 3:

Lily is shopping for a new dress to wear to a party.

Lily asks for a smaller size of the red dress (she wants size small).

Lily thinks the red dress is too long, but she likes it.

Lily pays with her credit card.

The sales assistant says, «Have a great day!» when Lily leaves the store.

Making Plans for the Weekend

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Sarah and her friend Alex are chatting on the phone. They’re trying to figure out what to do over the weekend.

"Hey Sarah, do you have any plans for this weekend?" Alex asks.

"Hi Alex! I don’t have anything set yet. I was thinking about going to the park if the weather’s nice," Sarah replies.

"That sounds great! I love the park. What time do you want to go?" Alex asks.

"How about Saturday afternoon? Around 2:00 p.m.?" Sarah suggests.

"Saturday works for me. I’ll bring my bike," Alex says excitedly.

"Awesome! I’ll bring some snacks and drinks. Maybe we can have a little picnic while we’re there," Sarah proposes.

"I’m in! I’ll grab a frisbee too," Alex replies.

"Perfect! I’ll meet you at the entrance to the park at 2:00 p.m.," Sarah confirms.

"Great! I’ll see you then. Looking forward to it!" Alex says before hanging up.

Sarah is excited about the weekend plans and looks forward to spending time outdoors with her friend.

Полезные фразы и выражения

Do you have any plans for this weekend? – У тебя есть планы на эти выходные?

What time do you want to go? – Во сколько ты хочешь пойти?

Saturday works for me – Суббота мне подходит

Bring my bike – Принести мой велосипед

Sounds great! – Звучит здорово!

I’ll bring some snacks and drinks – Я принесу перекус и напитки

Maybe we can have a little picnic – Может, мы устроим небольшой пикник

Grab a frisbee – Взять фрисби

Meet at the entrance to the park – Встретимся у входа в парк

Looking forward to it – Жду с нетерпением

Set plans – Определенные планы

Weather’s nice – Погода хорошая

Spend time outdoors – Проводить время на свежем воздухе

Hang up – Положить трубку

I’m in! – Я за!

Confirm plans – Подтвердить планы

What’s the plan? – Какой план?

I’ll see you then – Увидимся тогда

Have a good time – Хорошо провести время

Looking forward to spending time with you – С нетерпением жду времени с тобой

Упражнения

Упражнение 1: Matching (сопоставление фраз с переводами)

Do you have any plans for this weekend?

Saturday works for me

What time do you want to go?

Bring my bike

Looking forward to it

a) Во сколько ты хочешь пойти?

b) Принести мой велосипед

c) У тебя есть планы на эти выходные?

d) Жду с нетерпением

e) Суббота мне подходит

Упражнение 2: Fill-in-the-blanks (заполнение пропусков в предложениях)

Sarah asks Alex, "________ you have any plans for this weekend?"

Alex says, "________ works for me."

Sarah proposes, "I’ll bring some ________ and drinks."

"I’ll meet you ________ the entrance to the park," Sarah confirms.

"I’m ________!" says Alex when agreeing to the plan.

Упражнение 3: Ответить на вопросы

What does Sarah suggest they do over the weekend?

What time do Sarah and Alex decide to meet at the park?

What does Alex plan to bring to the park?

What does Sarah plan to bring?

How do Sarah and Alex feel about their weekend plans?

Ответы к упражнениям

Ответы к Упражнению 1:

c) У тебя есть планы на эти выходные?

e) Суббота мне подходит

a) Во сколько ты хочешь пойти?

b) Принести мой велосипед

d) Жду с нетерпением

Ответы к Упражнению 2:

Do

Saturday

snacks

at

in

Ответы к Упражнению 3:

Sarah suggests they go to the park if the weather is nice.

They decide to meet at 2:00 p.m.

Alex plans to bring his bike and a frisbee.

Sarah plans to bring snacks and drinks.

Sarah and Alex are excited about their weekend plans and look forward to spending time together.

At the Library

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Maria is studying Russian literature for her university exams, and she decides to visit the library to find a copy of Eugene Onegin by Alexander Pushkin. She enters the library and walks up to the front desk, where a librarian greets her.

"Good morning! How can I help you today?" the librarian asks.

"Hi! I’m looking for Eugene Onegin by Alexander Pushkin. Do you have it in the library?" Maria asks.

"Of course! We have several copies," the librarian replies. "It’s a great classic. Follow me, I’ll show you where it is."

Maria follows the librarian to the Russian literature section. The librarian points to a shelf filled with books in both Russian and English. "Here it is," the librarian says, pulling out a copy of the book. "This edition is in English, but we also have the original Russian version."

Maria is excited. "I’d love to read the original, but I’m not sure if I can understand it yet," she says.

"No worries! This English translation is great, and it will help you understand the story," the librarian assures her. "Many people start with the translation and then move on to the original."

"Thank you! I’ll take this English edition for now," Maria says, smiling.

"Great choice," the librarian says. "Would you like to check it out now?"

"Yes, please," Maria replies.

She walks to the front desk, hands over her library card, and checks out the book.

"The due date is in two weeks," the librarian says as she scans the book.

"Thanks so much!" Maria replies. "I’m looking forward to reading it."

"Enjoy the book!" the librarian says with a smile as Maria leaves the library, excited to dive into one of Russia’s greatest literary works.

Полезные фразы и выражения

How can I help you today? – Чем могу помочь?

I’m looking for… – Я ищу…

Do you have Eugene Onegin? – У вас есть Евгений Онегин?

Follow me – Пойдемте за мной

Russian literature section – Раздел русской литературы

Original Russian version – Оригинальная русская версия

English translation – Английский перевод

Check out the book – Взять книгу на руки

Library card – Библиотечная карта

Due date – Срок возврата книги

Enjoy the book – Приятного чтения

Classic book – Классическая книга

Would you like to check it out? – Хотите взять её?

Great choice – Отличный выбор

Start with the translation – Начать с перевода

Move on to the original – Перейти к оригиналу

Many people enjoy this book – Многие наслаждаются этой книгой

Literary work – Литературное произведение

Famous author – Знаменитый автор

Study literature – Изучать литературу

Упражнения

Упражнение 1: Matching (сопоставление фраз с переводами)

How can I help you today?

Original Russian version

English translation

Would you like to check it out?

Great choice

a) Отличный выбор

b) Хотите взять её?

c) Оригинальная русская версия

d) Чем могу помочь?

e) Английский перевод

Упражнение 2: Fill-in-the-blanks (заполнение пропусков в предложениях)

Maria asks, "________ looking for Eugene Onegin?"

The librarian says, "Here is the ________ edition of the book."

Maria decides to check out the ________ edition for now.

The librarian says, "You can ________ it at the front desk."

"The ________ is in two weeks," the librarian says.

Упражнение 3: Ответить на вопросы

What book is Maria looking for?

What does the librarian recommend about reading the original Russian version?

What version of the book does Maria choose?

How long does Maria have to return the book?

What does the librarian say when Maria checks out the book?

Ответы к упражнениям

Ответы к Упражнению 1:

d) Чем могу помочь?

c) Оригинальная русская версия

e) Английский перевод

b) Хотите взять её?

a) Отличный выбор

Ответы к Упражнению 2:

I’m

English

English

check out

due date

Ответы к Упражнению 3:

Maria is looking for Eugene Onegin by Alexander Pushkin.

The librarian suggests starting with the English translation before moving on to the original Russian version.

Maria chooses the English edition of the book.

Maria has two weeks to return the book.

The librarian says, «Enjoy the book!» when Maria checks out the book.

Going to the Bank

История

Anna needs to open a new account at the bank. She enters the bank and goes to the customer service desk, where a friendly bank employee greets her.

"Good morning! How can I help you today?" the bank employee asks.

"Hi! I’d like to open a new savings account," Anna replies.

"Sure! I can help you with that. Do you have two forms of ID?" the employee asks.

"Yes, I have my passport and my driver’s license," Anna says, handing them over.

«Great! I’ll just need to fill out a few forms. Please have a seat,» the employee says.

Anna sits down and fills out the forms. A few minutes later, the bank employee comes back with the paperwork.

"Everything is ready. You can deposit some money into your new account right now, or you can do it later. It’s up to you," the employee explains.

«I’ll deposit 100 dollars today,» Anna says.

"Perfect! I’ll process that for you," the employee says, taking the deposit slip. "Your new account is set up. You’ll receive your bank card in the mail within a week."

"Thank you! Is there anything else I need to do?" Anna asks.

"No, that’s all. You’re all set. Here is your receipt," the bank employee says, handing her a small piece of paper.

"Thanks for your help!" Anna says with a smile as she walks out of the bank, feeling pleased with how easy the process was.

Полезные фразы и выражения

How can I help you today? – Чем могу помочь?

I’d like to open a new account – Я бы хотела открыть новый счёт

Two forms of ID – Два удостоверения личности

Passport – Паспорт

Driver’s license – Водительские права

Fill out the forms – Заполнить анкеты

Deposit money – Внести деньги

Deposit slip – Квитанция на внесение денег

Savings account – Сберегательный счёт

Account balance – Баланс счета

Bank card – Банковская карта

Receipt – Чек, квитанция

Is there anything else I need to do? – Есть ли что-то еще, что мне нужно сделать?

Set up an account – Открыть счёт