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Предисловие

Уважаемые читатели,

Предлагаемая книга представляет собой ресурс, предназначенный для систематического и комфортного освоения повседневной лексики английского языка. Ее цель — предоставить практическое руководство для тех, кто либо только начинает изучение языка, либо стремится обновить и расширить свой лексический запас, ориентированный на повседневные ситуации.

В каждом разделе книги вы найдете короткие, но содержательные тексты, представляющие собой типичные жизненные ситуации, где используются основные фразы и выражения, характерные для ежедневного общения. Это позволит вам не только обогатить свой словарный запас, но и лучше понять контекст, в котором эти выражения применяются.

Особое внимание в книге уделено коллокациям и устойчивым словосочетаниям, которые являются неотъемлемой частью живого языка. Знание и использование таких комбинаций делает речь более естественной и соответствующей нормам языка. Для удобства закрепления материала в конце каждой главы приведены упражнения, которые помогут вам не только проверить усвоенный материал, но и активно практиковать новые слова и выражения.

Книга предназначена для широкого круга читателей, включая начинающих и тех, кто хочет улучшить свои навыки владения английским языком на уровне повседневного общения. Вся лексика в ней ориентирована на практическое использование, что делает обучение не только эффективным, но и удобным для интеграции в повседневную жизнь.

Надеюсь, что данное издание станет полезным инструментом для вашего изучения языка, а процесс освоения английской лексики будет для вас продуктивным и значимым.

A Day at the Supermarket

История

Samantha is planning to make a big dinner tonight. She needs to buy fresh ingredients for the meal. She grabs her shopping list and heads to the supermarket. As she walks through the automatic doors, she sees the weekly special offers on the right. "I’ll check them out later," she thinks, and heads straight to the produce section.

First, Samantha picks up some apples. She is not sure if she should buy red or green, so she decides to buy both. She also grabs some bananas. Next, she goes to the vegetable section. She chooses a bunch of carrots, a head of lettuce, and a few tomatoes.

Samantha continues down the aisles. In the dairy section, she picks up a carton of milk and some cheese. She then goes to the bakery and buys a loaf of freshly baked bread.

She looks at her shopping list again and realizes she forgot to buy eggs. She heads to the next aisle, where she finds a carton of eggs on sale. "Great! I saved a little money," she smiles, putting the eggs in her cart.

Finally, Samantha picks up a few frozen vegetables and a bag of ice cream for dessert. As she pushes her cart to the checkout, she notices that there is a long line. "I hope it won’t take too long," she says to herself. The cashier rings up her items, and Samantha is ready to pay.

"Your total is 45 dollars and 60 cents," the cashier says. Samantha hands over her credit card, and after a few seconds, the transaction is complete. She packs her groceries into reusable bags and thanks the cashier. "Have a nice day!" the cashier replies.

Samantha leaves the supermarket, happy to have everything she needs for dinner. She feels good about sticking to her budget and getting everything on her list.

Полезные фразы и выражения

Shopping list – список покупок

Weekly special offers – еженедельные специальные предложения

Produce section – отдел свежих продуктов

Head to the vegetable section – направиться в отдел овощей

Pick up – взять (например, фрукты или овощи)

Carton of milk – упаковка молока

Freshly baked bread – свежеиспеченный хлеб

On sale – на распродаже

Save a little money – сэкономить немного денег

Frozen vegetables – замороженные овощи

Dessert – десерт

Checkout – касса

Long line – длинная очередь

Ring up the items – пробить товары

Credit card – кредитная карта

Reusable bags – многоразовые сумки

Transaction complete – транзакция завершена

Have a nice day – Хорошего дня

Stick to your budget – придерживаться бюджета

Pack your groceries – упаковать продукты

Упражнения

Упражнение 1: Matching (сопоставление фраз с переводами)

Shopping list

On sale

Carton of milk

Frozen vegetables

Ring up the items

a) Упаковка молока

b) Специальное предложение

c) Пробить товары

d) Замороженные овощи

e) Список покупок

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

Samantha ________ a bunch of carrots, tomatoes, and lettuce.

The cashier says, "Your total is ________ 45 dollars and 60 cents."

She buys a loaf of ________ bread from the bakery.

Samantha heads to the ________ section to buy some milk and cheese.

After the transaction is complete, Samantha ________ her groceries into reusable bags.

Упражнение 3: Ответить на вопросы

What does Samantha buy in the produce section?

How does Samantha feel after realizing she saved money on eggs?

Why does Samantha go to the bakery?

How does Samantha pay for her groceries?

What does the cashier say when the transaction is complete?

Ответы к упражнениям

Ответы к Упражнению 1:

e) Список покупок

b) Специальное предложение

a) Упаковка молока

d) Замороженные овощи

c) Пробить товары

Ответы к Упражнению 2:

picks up

around

freshly baked

dairy

packs

Ответы к Упражнению 3:

She buys apples, bananas, carrots, lettuce, and tomatoes.

She feels happy and smiles after saving money.

She goes to the bakery to buy a loaf of freshly baked bread.

She pays with her credit card.

The cashier says, «Have a nice day!»

At the Coffee Shop

История

Emily is meeting her friend Anna at their favorite coffee shop to catch up. When she enters, the smell of freshly brewed coffee fills the air. She walks up to the counter and looks at the menu. There are so many choices—lattes, cappuccinos, americanos, and even iced drinks.

"Hi! What can I get for you today?" the barista asks with a smile.

"I’ll have a cappuccino, please," Emily says, "and a blueberry muffin." She looks at the pastries on display. "Actually, could I also get a chocolate croissant?"

"Sure! Anything else?" the barista asks.

"That’s it for today," Emily replies. She pays with her credit card and then waits at the counter for her order.

While she waits, she notices Anna walking in. They wave at each other and greet each other with a hug. "It’s been so long!" Anna says.

"I know, I’ve missed you!" Emily replies. They chat while they wait for their drinks and food.

Finally, the barista calls out, "Cappuccino and pastries for Emily!" Emily grabs her order and they find a table by the window. They sit down, sipping their drinks and catching up on each other's lives.

As they chat, they notice the coffee shop has become more crowded. People are working on laptops, talking on the phone, and enjoying their drinks. Emily takes a sip of her cappuccino. "This is perfect," she says. "I love coming here."

Anna smiles and agrees, "It’s one of the best places to relax."

After a while, they finish their drinks and pastries. Emily pays the bill and thanks the barista. "See you soon!" she says to Anna.

"Definitely!" Anna replies. They both leave the coffee shop, feeling happy after a good catch-up.

Полезные фразы и выражения

Coffee shop – кафе

Freshly brewed coffee – свежезаваренный кофе

What can I get for you? – Что могу вам предложить?

Cappuccino – капучино

Blueberry muffin – черничная маффина

Chocolate croissant – шоколадный круассан

Anything else? – Что-то еще?

Pay with a credit card – платить кредитной картой

Wait for your order – ждать свой заказ

Wave at each other – махать друг другу

Catch up – наверстать упущенное, поболтать

Order – заказ

Sipping drinks – пить напитки маленькими глотками

Enjoying their drinks – наслаждаться напитками

Work on laptops – работать на ноутбуках

Talking on the phone – разговаривать по телефону

Relax – отдыхать

This is perfect – Это идеально

Definitely – Определенно

See you soon – Увидимся скоро

Упражнения

Упражнение 1: Matching (сопоставление фраз с переводами)

Freshly brewed coffee

Chocolate croissant

Catch up

Sipping drinks

Definitely

a) Пить напитки маленькими глотками

b) Черничный круассан

c) Определенно

d) Наверстать упущенное

e) Свежезаваренный кофе

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

Emily orders a ________ and a blueberry muffin.

Anna and Emily sit down and start ________ their drinks.

Emily ________ her order with a credit card.

The coffee shop is full of people ________ on laptops.

"I love coming here," Emily says. "This is ________."

Упражнение 3: Ответить на вопросы

What drink does Emily order at the coffee shop?

How does Emily pay for her order?

What do Emily and Anna do while waiting for their drinks?

How does Emily feel about the coffee shop?

What do they do after they finish their drinks?

Ответы к упражнениям

Ответы к Упражнению 1:

e) Свежезаваренный кофе

b) Черничный круассан

d) Наверстать упущенное

a) Пить напитки маленькими глотками

c) Определенно

Ответы к Упражнению 2:

cappuccino

sipping

pays

working

perfect

Ответы к Упражнению 3:

Emily orders a cappuccino and a blueberry muffin.

She pays with her credit card.

Emily and Anna chat and wave at each other.

Emily feels that it’s the perfect place to relax.

After finishing their drinks, they leave the coffee shop.

Getting Ready for Work

История

Laura wakes up early every morning. Today is no different. Her alarm clock rings at 6:30 a.m., and she immediately reaches out to turn it off. She stretches and gets out of bed. "Time to get ready for work," she thinks.

First, Laura goes to the bathroom to brush her teeth and wash her face. After that, she takes a quick shower. She picks out her clothes for the day — a black skirt and a white blouse. "I need to look professional today," she thinks as she gets dressed.

Next, Laura goes to the kitchen to make some breakfast. She decides to have oatmeal with fruits. She puts the oatmeal in a bowl and adds some bananas and strawberries. While she eats, she checks her phone for any emails or messages. "Nothing important," she says to herself and finishes her breakfast.

It’s almost 7:30, so Laura quickly grabs her bag, puts on her coat, and checks her appearance in the mirror. "I’m ready," she says, feeling confident. She leaves the house at 7:45 to catch the bus.

On the way to the bus stop, she notices the weather. "It’s a bit chilly today," she thinks. She’s glad she brought a scarf. The bus arrives right on time, and Laura gets on. "Another busy day ahead," she says, settling into her seat.

When she arrives at the office, Laura greets her coworkers with a smile. "Good morning!" she says. After a few minutes of small talk, she sits down at her desk, ready to start the day. She opens her laptop and checks her schedule. "Looks like I have back-to-back meetings," she thinks.

Полезные фразы и выражения

Alarm clock – будильник

Get out of bed – встать с кровати

Time to get ready – Пора собираться

Brush your teeth – чистить зубы

Wash your face – умываться

Take a shower – принимать душ

Pick out clothes – выбирать одежду

Look professional – выглядеть профессионально

Make breakfast – готовить завтрак

Oatmeal with fruits – овсянка с фруктами

Check your phone – проверять телефон

Nothing important – ничего важного

Grab your bag – брать сумку

Put on your coat – надевать пальто

Check your appearance – проверять свой внешний вид

Feel confident – чувствовать уверенность

Catch the bus – успеть на автобус

Notice the weather – обратить внимание на погоду

Glad to bring a scarf – рад, что взяла шарф

Settling into your seat – устраиваться на своем месте

Back-to-back meetings – совещания подряд

Small talk – беседа на общие темы

Ready to start the day – готов начать день

Open your laptop – открыть ноутбук

Check your schedule – проверить расписание

Упражнения

Упражнение 1: Matching (сопоставление фраз с переводами)

Alarm clock

Pick out clothes

Brush your teeth

Check your phone

Catch the bus

a) Проверить телефон

b) Собирать одежду

c) Успеть на автобус

d) Чистить зубы

e) Будильник

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

Laura wakes up at ________ every morning.

After a quick shower, Laura ________ a black skirt and a white blouse.

She makes some ________ with fruits for breakfast.

Laura ________ her bag and puts on her coat.

Laura checks her ________ for any emails or messages.

Упражнение 3: Ответить на вопросы

What time does Laura wake up?

What does Laura have for breakfast?

How does Laura feel when she finishes getting ready?

What is the weather like when Laura leaves the house?

What does Laura do first when she arrives at the office?

Ответы к упражнениям

Ответы к Упражнению 1:

e) Будильник

b) Собирать одежду

d) Чистить зубы

a) Проверить телефон

c) Успеть на автобус

Ответы к Упражнению 2:

6:30 a.m.

picks out

oatmeal

grabs

phone

Ответы к Упражнению 3:

Laura wakes up at 6:30 a.m.

Laura has oatmeal with fruits for breakfast.

Laura feels confident when she finishes getting ready.

The weather is a bit chilly when Laura leaves the house.

The first thing Laura does when she arrives at the office is greet her coworkers and say «Good morning.»

Taking the Bus

История

It’s a busy Monday morning, and Sarah is on her way to work. She checks the time on her phone: it's 8:15 a.m. "I’d better hurry," she thinks. The bus is scheduled to arrive at 8:20, and she needs to catch it to avoid being late.

Sarah walks quickly to the bus stop, keeping an eye on the street to see if the bus is coming. As she approaches the stop, she sees the bus in the distance. "Perfect timing!" she says to herself. She gets to the bus stop just as the bus pulls up.

The bus driver greets her with a smile and says, "Good morning!" Sarah gives a friendly nod and steps onto the bus. She finds a seat by the window and looks around. There are a few empty seats, but most of them are taken by other commuters.

As the bus starts moving, Sarah takes out her phone to check her emails. "Looks like I have a busy day ahead," she says quietly. The bus makes its first stop, and a few more people get on. Sarah notices that the bus is getting more crowded.

After a few stops, the bus reaches Sarah's destination. She gathers her things and stands up. "Excuse me," she says to the person sitting in front of her, trying to get through the narrow aisle. The person moves aside, and Sarah steps off the bus.

"Have a great day!" the bus driver calls out as Sarah exits. "Thanks, you too!" she replies. Sarah takes a deep breath of fresh air and walks toward her office building. She’s glad she made it on time.

Полезные фразы и выражения

Bus stop – автобусная остановка

Catch the bus – успеть на автобус

Scheduled to arrive – должен приехать

Keep an eye on the street – следить за улицей

Perfect timing – отличное время

Bus driver – водитель автобуса

Good morning – Доброе утро

Find a seat – найти место

Commuters – пассажиры, едущие на работу

Take out your phone – достать телефон

Check your emails – проверять электронную почту

Getting crowded – становится многолюдно

Gather your things – собрать свои вещи

Narrow aisle – узкий проход

Move aside – отойти в сторону

Exit the bus – выйти из автобуса

Have a great day – Хорошего дня

On time – вовремя

Take a deep breath – глубоко вздохнуть

Walk toward – идти к

Упражнения

Упражнение 1: Matching (сопоставление фраз с переводами)

Bus stop

Catch the bus

Take out your phone

Commuters

Move aside

a) Водители автобуса

b) Автобусная остановка

c) Пассажиры, едущие на работу

d) Отойти в сторону

e) Успеть на автобус

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

Sarah is on her way to work and needs to ________ the bus.

The bus driver greets Sarah with a ________.

Sarah takes out her ________ to check her emails.

Sarah gets off the bus and says, "________!" to the bus driver.

Sarah walks ________ her office building after exiting the bus.

Упражнение 3: Ответить на вопросы

What time does Sarah need to catch the bus?

What does Sarah do when she gets on the bus?

What happens after the bus starts moving?

How does Sarah feel about catching the bus on time?

What does Sarah do when she exits the bus?

Ответы к упражнениям

Ответы к Упражнению 1:

b) Автобусная остановка

e) Успеть на автобус

a) Водители автобуса

c) Пассажиры, едущие на работу

d) Отойти в сторону

Ответы к Упражнению 2:

catch

smile

phone

Have a great day

toward

Ответы к Упражнению 3:

Sarah needs to catch the bus at 8:20 a.m.

Sarah finds a seat and checks her emails.

After the bus starts moving, it makes stops and picks up more passengers.

Sarah feels relieved and glad she caught the bus on time.

When Sarah exits the bus, she thanks the driver and walks toward her office building.

Making a Phone Call

История

Anna needs to call her friend Mark to confirm their plans for the weekend. She picks up her phone and dials his number. After a few rings, Mark answers the phone.

"Hello?" Mark says.

"Hey Mark, it’s Anna. How are you?" she asks.

"I’m good, thanks! How about you?" Mark replies.

"I’m doing well. I just wanted to confirm our plans for Saturday. Are we still meeting for lunch?" Anna asks.

"Yes, absolutely! What time works for you?" Mark says.

"How about 12:30?" Anna suggests.

"12:30 sounds perfect," Mark agrees.

"Great! I’ll see you then," Anna says, feeling relieved that everything is set.

"Looking forward to it! See you soon!" Mark replies before hanging up.

After the call, Anna feels better knowing that her weekend plans are confirmed. She puts her phone down and gets back to work, smiling because she’s looking forward to their lunch.

Полезные фразы и выражения

Dial a number – набрать номер

Answer the phone – ответить на звонок

Pick up the phone – взять трубку

How are you? – Как ты?

I’m doing well – Я в порядке

Confirm plans – подтвердить планы

Are we still meeting for...? – Мы все еще встречаемся для...?

What time works for you? – Во сколько тебе удобно?

Sounds perfect – Звучит идеально

Looking forward to it – С нетерпением жду этого

See you soon – Увидимся скоро

Hang up – положить трубку

Feel relieved – чувствовать облегчение

Get back to work – вернуться к работе

Weekend plans – планы на выходные

Confirm the details – подтвердить детали

Call someone – позвонить кому-то

Make a phone call – позвонить

Busy line – занятая линия

Leave a voicemail – оставить голосовое сообщение

Упражнения

Упражнение 1: Matching (сопоставление фраз с переводами)

Dial a number

What time works for you?

Hang up

Looking forward to it

Get back to work

a) Положить трубку

b) Вернуться к работе

c) Набрать номер

d) С нетерпением жду этого

e) Во сколько тебе удобно?

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

Anna calls Mark to ________ their weekend plans.

Mark answers the phone and says, "________?"

Anna suggests meeting at ________ 12:30.

After the call, Anna feels ________ because everything is confirmed.

"See you ________!" Mark says before hanging up.

Упражнение 3: Ответить на вопросы

What does Anna want to confirm with Mark?

What time do Anna and Mark agree to meet?

How does Anna feel after the phone call?

What is Anna doing after the call?

What does Mark say at the end of the call?

Ответы к упражнениям

Ответы к Упражнению 1:

c) Набрать номер

e) Во сколько тебе удобно?

a) Положить трубку

d) С нетерпением жду этого

b) Вернуться к работе

Ответы к Упражнению 2:

confirm

Hello

around

relieved

soon

Ответы к Упражнению 3:

Anna wants to confirm their plans for the weekend (for lunch on Saturday).

They agree to meet at 12:30.

Anna feels relieved after the phone call.

After the call, Anna gets back to work.

Mark says, «Looking forward to it! See you soon!» before hanging up.

At the Airport

История

Sophie is flying to New York for a business trip. She arrives at the airport two hours before her flight. As she enters the terminal, she sees the flight information boards displaying her flight details.

She walks to the check-in counter and joins the line. "Good morning," the airline agent says with a smile. "How can I help you today?"

"Hi, I’m Sophie Johnson. I’m here for the 10:30 a.m. flight to New York," Sophie replies.

"Great! May I see your passport and ticket?" the agent asks.

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

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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

I’ll process that for you – Я обработаю это для вас

Within a week – В течение недели

Please have a seat – Пожалуйста, присаживайтесь

You’re all set – Всё готово

I’ll deposit... – Я внесу...

Everything is ready – Всё готово

Упражнения

Упражнение 1: Matching (сопоставление фраз с переводами)

How can I help you today?

I’d like to open a new account

Two forms of ID

Deposit money

Is there anything else I need to do?

a) Я бы хотела открыть новый счёт

b) Есть ли что-то еще, что мне нужно сделать?

c) Внести деньги

d) Чем могу помочь?

e) Два удостоверения личности

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

Anna says, "I’d like to ________ a new savings account."

The bank employee asks, "Do you have two ________ of ID?"

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

The bank employee gives Anna the ________ for her new account.

"You’ll receive your ________ card in the mail within a week," the employee says.

Упражнение 3: Ответить на вопросы

What does Anna want to do at the bank?

What forms of ID does Anna have?

How much money does Anna deposit into her new account?

When will Anna receive her bank card?

What does Anna do after the process is finished?

Ответы к упражнениям

Ответы к Упражнению 1:

d) Чем могу помочь?

a) Я бы хотела открыть новый счёт

e) Два удостоверения личности

c) Внести деньги

b) Есть ли что-то еще, что мне нужно сделать?

Ответы к Упражнению 2:

open

forms

deposit

receipt

bank

Ответы к Упражнению 3:

Anna wants to open a new savings account.

Anna has her passport and driver’s license.

Anna deposits 100 dollars into her new account.

Anna will receive her bank card in the mail within a week.

After the process is finished, Anna thanks the employee and leaves the bank.

At the Post Office

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John needs to send a package to his friend in another city. He decides to go to the post office to mail it. As he enters, he is greeted by a postal worker.

"Good afternoon! How can I help you today?" the postal worker asks.

"Hi! I need to send this package. How much does it cost to send it by express mail?" John asks.

"Let me check the weight," the postal worker replies, picking up the package and placing it on the scale. "It’s 3 kilograms. For express mail, it will be 20 dollars."

"That’s fine. Can I also insure the package?" John asks.

"Yes, we offer insurance for packages. It will cost an additional 5 dollars to insure this package," the postal worker explains.

"I’ll take the insurance, please," John says, handing over the 25 dollars.

"Thank you! I’ll fill out the forms for you. Please fill in your address and your friend’s address here," the postal worker says, handing him a form.

John quickly fills out the form and gives it back to the postal worker. "All done," he says.

"Great! Your package will arrive in 2-3 days," the postal worker says, handing John a receipt. "Here is your tracking number, so you can check the status of your package online."

"Thanks for your help!" John says, taking the receipt and walking out of the post office. He feels relieved that everything is taken care of.

Полезные фразы и выражения

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

Send a package – Отправить посылку

How much does it cost to send...? – Сколько стоит отправить...?

Express mail – Экспресс-доставка

Weight – Вес

Insurance – Страховка

Additional cost – Дополнительная стоимость

Fill out the forms – Заполнить формы

Sender's address – Адрес отправителя

Recipient’s address – Адрес получателя

Tracking number – Номер для отслеживания

Postage – Почтовый сбор

Receipt – Квитанция

Check the status of your package – Проверить статус вашей посылки

All done – Всё готово

Send by regular mail – Отправить обычной почтой

I’ll take the insurance – Я возьму страховку

It will arrive in 2-3 days – Это прибудет через 2-3 дня

We offer insurance – Мы предлагаем страховку

How much does it weigh? – Сколько весит?

Упражнения

Упражнение 1: Matching (сопоставление фраз с переводами)

How much does it cost to send...?

Express mail

Tracking number

Insurance

Fill out the forms

a) Страховка

b) Сколько стоит отправить...?

c) Номер для отслеживания

d) Экспресс-доставка

e) Заполнить формы

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

John asks, "________ much does it cost to send this package by express mail?"

The postal worker says, "Your package weighs ________ 3 kilograms."

John decides to add ________ to his package.

The postal worker hands John a ________ with the tracking number.

"Your package will ________ in 2-3 days," says the postal worker.

Упражнение 3: Ответить на вопросы

What does John want to send at the post office?

How much does it cost to send the package by express mail?

What does John decide to do with the package?

How long will it take for the package to arrive?

What does the postal worker give John to track the package?

Ответы к упражнениям

Ответы к Упражнению 1:

b) Сколько стоит отправить...?

d) Экспресс-доставка

c) Номер для отслеживания

a) Страховка

e) Заполнить формы

Ответы к Упражнению 2:

How

about

insurance

receipt

arrive

Ответы к Упражнению 3:

John wants to send a package.

It costs 20 dollars to send the package by express mail.

John decides to insure the package.

The package will arrive in 2-3 days.

The postal worker gives John a receipt with the tracking number.

Meeting New People

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