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3.1

A Good morning. Do you take in lodgers?

B Yes. I have a spare room to let.

A How much is the rent?

B 50 dollars a week, including electricity.

A May I pay on a monthly basis?

B I think, yes.

A Can I have a look at the room?

B Yes, sure. You will like it. This way, please. Isn’t it a comfortable room?

A Yes, thank you. When do you think I can move in?

B Next week, sir.

3.2

A Hi, Sheila. How are you?

B Fine thanks. And you? Where have you been?

A I’ve bought a house. I’ve been living in a semi-detached house for seven years and now I’ve

got my own one.

B Congratulations! Were there any problems buying it?

A No. The house is in good repair. The only thing it needs is papering the walls and some

painting.

B Are going to do it yourself or will you invite a designer?

A I’ll do it by my own. I’ve got so many ideas and I’m looking forward to starting

redecorating.

3.3

A Is there any difference between English homes and Russian ones?

B Yes, sure. When I had a guest trip to England I had a pleasure of living in one of such

houses. It is very characteristic when cottages are built in a long row. These are called

terraced houses.

A It’s not so convenient as it is in detached houses.

B Actually, yes. Each house has a small yard at the back an a bit smaller one at the front.

A What rooms are there?

B On the ground floor there are generally two rooms, and on the upper one, the first floor,

two.

A Where do they prepare food?

B They call it a kitchen or simply a living room, because just here food is prepared, meals

are eaten and guests are received. Besides, almost all the houses have a fire-place.

4.1

A Have you a room to let?

B Yes. This way, please. Here it is. As you see, there is a bed, a desk with a lamp and a

wardrobe.

A I like the room. Can I have a computer here?

B Yes, sure. How long will you require it?

A I intend to stay for at least a year. What’s the price by the month?

B It’s 300 dollars. And, please, don’t make too much noise. The family next door has a baby.

A Don’t worry. I myself like comfort as a cat.

B When will you move in?

A The day after tomorrow.

4.2

Аt the real estate agency

A If you didn’t like the previous flat, let’s have a look at this one. It is in a semi-detached

house. It is not very large, but pretty and comfortable.

B Yes, I see. It’s in good repair.

A At the back of it there is a kitchen garden.

B And what is there in the front of it?

A A court and a small green lawn.

B What about modern conveniences?

A Gas, electricity, central heating and running cold and hot water.

B Great. When can I see it?

A If you don’t mind, on Tuesday at 3 p.m.

6.1

A Have you a room to let? I want a furnished room.

B Yes. Let’s go upstairs. Come this way, please.

A Where do the windows face?

B The back yard. There is everything you need in the room. We have recently repapered it.

A Yes, I see. The room is in good repair. This wall paper makes the room seem lighter.

B I’m glad you like it. How long will you require it?

A At least for five or six months.

B When will you move in?

A On Monday if may.

6.2

Аt the housewarming party

A I drink to your new house. It is really terrific.

B Oh, yes. We have been dreaming about so long. There is no place like home.

A Exactly. Being away for so long I feel homesick.

B What did you like most of all about our house?

A Everything is designed for comfort and in good taste. I’m sorry, but I really must be going

now.

B So soon?

A Yes, but I’m late already. Thank you for a wonderful meal.

B What a pity! It was a pleasure to have you.

6.3

A Hello.

B Hi, come in. Make yourself at home.

A Still tidying?

B Yes, I have already aired the rooms, dusted the furniture. Now I’m going to clean the

carpet. …And then to iron, to wash up…

A You see, housework is what a woman does that nobody notices unless she hasn’t done it.

B Sounds interesting, but I like comfort as a cat. Keeping the house clean and tidy is the

routine I follow with pleasure every day.

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13.

1. were playing. 2. were you driving. 3. wasn’t listening. 4. was shining, were singing. 5. were having. 6.was running

14.

1. saw, was walking, was waiting 2. arrived, were walking 3. was wearing 4. was she doing, was taking 5. were giving, arrived, 6. was watching, rang 7. was listening, heard 8. was snowing

9. did, see; was wearing 10. was painting, fell

15.

1. When they were talking, a man came up to them and asked about the way to the city centre.

2. They arrived at the time when Robert was working in the garden. 3. When I was waiting the arrival of the train, I met my old friend. 4. Helene was leaving the office when the telephone rang. 5. They were choosing the dessert when the waiter came up. 6. What were you doing at three o’clock? I was calling you, but you didn’t answer. - I was having the interview. 7. I was going through the gates when the security officer stopped me and asked to show my documents to him. 8. The whole evening yesterday Alice was writing the article for the local newspaper about the arts and crafts club of their town.

18.

A A happy weekend!

B Thank you. The same to you.

A Merry Christmas!

B Merry Christmas!

A Happy New Year!

B Happy New Year!

A We are going to the theatre today evening.

B Have a good time!

A It’s time to get a board. The train is leaving in two minutes. Good-bye!

B Good-bye! Have a comfortable journey!

19.

A I’m delighted with the performance.

B Yes, it was just splendid!

A Happy birthday to you. We wish you good luck.

B Thank you very much.

A Leaving?

B In an hour.

A Have a comfortable journey.

B Thank you.

A Today we are going to the housewarming party to Mark.

B Have a good time.

A I hear you’ve been promoted.

B Yes.

A Congratulations.

B Thank you.