Questions. 1. Why is the climate in Britain mild?

1. Why is the climate in Britain mild?

2. The weather in Britain is very changeable, isn't it?

3. What comparison do the British use when they want to describe a person whose mood and

opinion changes very often?

4. How often does it rain in Britain?

5. The weather is the favourite conversational topic in England, isn't it? Do you find this topic

of conversation interesting?

6. What is the best time of the year in Britain?

7. When do the British prefer to stay at home by the big fire?

8. How do the British spend their short British summer?

9. What do you know about London fogs?

10. What kind of weather do you like best of all?

11. Where do you get the weather forecast ([fo: ka: st] прогноз погоды) from? Do you always

believe it?

12. Which do you like better: when it's cold or hot?

13. What is the weather like today?

14. Do you know the weather forecast for tomorrow?

15. What is the weather like in Russia in winter (summer, autumn, spring)?

LESSON FIFTEEN (15)
FIFTEENTH (15TH) LESSON

The hairdresser’s and the cleaner’s

Part 1

Sheila Morgan This morning Mrs. Hunt's going to the hairdresser's to have her hair done. Jane and I are going to the launderette to wash some clothes. Then we're going to the cleaner's to have some other clothes cleaned. I want to have my pink suit cleaned. I might need it tomorrow. Mrs. Hunt's got to have her yellow dress cleaned because it's very dirty. She wants to wear it tonight. It's possible to have clothes cleaned and pressed very quickly here. The hairdresser's that Mrs. Hunt goes to is in Rose Avenue.

The launderette that we're going to is near there, too. We've got to be there by ten past ten (10.10) because Mrs. Hunt's appointment is at ten fifteen (10.15). Last week she was late because her taxi was in a traffic jam. Today, we might go by Underground.

Part 2

The Underground

Sheila We can walk to the hairdresser's, can't we?

Mrs. Hunt Yes, but we might be late. Sheila. I think we ought to take a taxi.

Sheila We haven't got to take a taxi.

Mrs. Hunt Yes, we have. I've got to be there by ten fifteen (10.15).

Sheila We can go by tube, can't we?

Mrs. Hunt Yes, we can but there isn't a tube station near the hairdresser's.

Sheila Yes, there is.

Hurry

Mrs. Hunt Good. We might get there more quickly by tube than by taxi.

Sheila And the tube isn't as expensive as a taxi.

Mrs. Hunt How much is the fare?

Sheila It's the same as the bus fare, isn't it about ten pence (10р)?

Mrs. Hunt No, I think it's more than the bus fare.

Sheila You might be right.

Mrs. Hunt Or I might be wrong.

The Cleaner’s and the Launderette

Mrs. Hunt You were right, Sheila. The tube was faster than a taxi.

Sheila Yes, I think the Underground's the fastest way to travel in London.

Mrs. Hunt I'm on time now. I haven't got to hurry.

Sheila I ought to have my hair done too, oughtn't I? It looks awful.

Mrs. Hunt That's a good idea.

Sheila Would you make an appointment for me, Mrs. Hunt?

Mrs. Hunt When for?

Sheila For tomorrow morning.

Mrs. Hunt For the same time as my appointment today?

Sheila No, a different time. I'd like an early appointment, at about nine thirty (9.30).

Mrs. Hunt Jane, are you going to have your hair done, too?

Jane Well, I ought to have it cut, oughtn't I?

Mrs. Hunt Yes, you ought to; it's too long. I'm going to make an appointment for you, too.

Jane All right. Mum, it's ten past ten (10.10). You've got to hurry.

Mrs. Hunt Yes. Have you got enough change for the launderette? Remember. You've got to have the right coins for these machines.

Jane No, I haven't got much change but I can get some more.

Mrs. Hunt Good. And remember... you mustn't put the coloured clothes in the same machine as the white ones.

Jane Don't worry!

Jane We ought to go to the cleaner's first.

Sheila No, we ought to go to the launderette first, oughtn't we? It's nearer. We don't want to waste time.

Jane Yes, you're right but it's usually very crowded, isn't it?

Sheila Yes but there might be two empty machines. Here's the launderette.

Jane The machines that are next to the dryer are empty, aren't they?

Sheila No, those are full. These two are empty. Now remember. You mustn't use too much soap and you mustn't put bleach in with the coloured clothes.

Jane Yes, I know. You sound the same as Mum.

Sheila Sorry. I think I ought to go to the cleaner's now. We haven't got much time.

Jane Yes, you're right. We oughtn't to waste time.

Sheila Is it possible to have this dress cleaned by this afternoon?

Lady Yes, madam.

Sheila Is it possible to have my suit done, too? There are a few spots on the jacket.

Lady No, we can't do the suit by this afternoon. Can you collect it tomorrow morning?

Sheila Yes, I can.

Mum’s hair

Jane I love your hair, Mum. It's the same as Sheila's style, isn't it?

Mrs. Hunt No, it's different from Sheila's hairstyle. Her hair's shorter. And it's different from the style that I usually wear. It was nicer last week, wasn't it?

Jane No, I think it's nicer this week.

Mrs. Hunt I'm glad you like it. Now, where are the clothes?

Jane They're still at the launderette.

Mrs. Hunt Did you have enough money?

Jane Yes. We had enough money, but they hadn't got a change machine.

Mrs. Hunt Oh dear.

Jane It's all right. The clothes might be ready by now.

Part 3