Ex. 1. Comprehension questions.
1. What kinds of stores are the features of London's shopping life?
2. Why are the big stores of London called a mixture of tradition and modernity?
3. Why are the departments in the stores carefully named?
4. Which stores have branches in most British towns of inportance?
5. What is characteristic of the British chemist's and shops?
6. How do supermarkets operate?
Ex. 2. Find in the text equivalents to the following words and phrases.
1) Характерная черта; 2) сочетание старого и нового; 3) новые направления в моде; 4) многоэтажные здания; 5) продуманно названные; 6) «эко- номичное платье»; 7) общепринятый; 8) старомодный; 9) выставлять;
10) широкий выбор товаров; 11) филиал, значительные города; 12) моло- козоводы; 13) фармацевтическая фирма; 14) туалетные принадлежности;
15) хозяйственные товары; 16) работать по принципу самообслуживания; 17) контрольный пункт.
Ex. 3. Make up questions to which the following sentences might be the
answers.
1. These are stores where a wide variety of goods is offered-displayed on
open counters.
2. You may also find it at the local chemist's.
3. Most of the big department stores are to be found in or near the West End.
4. They sell cheap dresses there.
5. You pay for all your goods together at the exit.
6. In this department they sell clothes suitable for both sexes.
7. I think you should try the local chain store, They have the same supply as
in London.
II. 1. Does he have breakfast in bed every morning?
He does not have breakfast in bed every morning.
2. Does water freeze at 0 degrees Celsius?
Water does not freeze at 0 degrees Celsius.
3. Does James live in a big house in the country?
James does not live in a big house in the country.
4. Do I often call my friend Jack?
I do not often call my friend Jack.
5. Do they usually watch TV in the morning?
They do not usually watch TV in the morning.
III
1. How often do I go to the movies?
2. When does my sister get up?
3. When does the concert start?
4. Where does she go five days a week?
5. When does he get up early?
There was a beautiful river near the forest. The water was very warm, so I went to the river every day. Then I helped my granny with the garden. I liked it very much. I think it was my best summer holiday.
Перевод:
Я хочу вам рассказать о моих летних каникулах. Я ездила в деревню к моей бабушке. Это было интересное место, и каждый день было тепло. Я ездила вдеревню со своей семьей. Мы ездили туда на поезде. Когда я приехала, я встретила своих старых друзей.
Там была красивая река около леса. Вода была очень теплой, поэтому я каждый день ходила на речку. Потом я бабушке по саду. Мне очень понравилось. Я думаю, что это мои лучшие каникулы.