Visitor: We would like to make an exciting journey. We want to see life.
Agent: Have you ever been to Brighton?
Visitor: No, but we want a more exciting holiday.
Agent: Have you ever been to the Sahara Desert?
Visitor: No, we haven’t.
Agent: Then this is a holiday for you, a month in the middle of the Sahara Desert.
Visitor: Is it interesting?
Agent: Yes, there are sandstorms every day and snakes everywhere. Have you ever been bitten by the dangerous snake?
Visitor: Well, well, thank you, but the journey is too expensive. Have
you got a cheaper one?
Agent: But it’s such a rare chance to have an unusual experience! Well, how about the Arctic Ocean? We can give you a fortnight in a small boat with a hole in the bottom of it to make the journey more exciting. And you’ll have food only for a few days.
Visitor: A few days. You said the holiday is for the fortnight!
Agent: But isn’t it thrilling?
Visitor: Have you got anything not so exciting?
Agent: Oh yes, let me see. This is … holiday to remember. We’ll drop you in the middle of the Amazon jungle by a parachute with a map of the London underground.
Visitor: I don’t think I like the idea. It’s so frightening!
Agent: But very, very exciting!
Visitor: Have you got something not so far from home?
Agent: Well, what about two weeks in Brighton, staying in a nice quiet hotel by the sea?
Visitor: It’s a good idea.
Agent: And it is a pretty exciting one, isn’t it? No snakes, no jungles, enough food.
How are the things going on? Did something new happen in your life? Having received your letter, I wanted to answer it immediately. But I was working a lot during the last two weeks. So I was pressed for time and did not manage to carry out my intentions.
In my country spring has already set. It is quite warm and really sunny all days long. Being at work I always imagine myself strolling down some parks. I wish you could join me! It would be funny! Some days ago my friend advised me to read a very interesting book. I did it and I would like you to know this author. Are you ready to read good litterature?
Tell me more about your work and free time. Are you satisfied with all this? What are your plans for this summer? Maybe we will be able to meet one day?
Truly yours,
Jessica
Перевод
Дорогая Хелен,
Как ты поживаешь? Есть что-нибудь новенькое? Я хотела сразу же ответить на твое письмо, но в последние две недели у меня было много работы. Времени не хватало, чтобы осуществить свои планы.
У нас уже пришла весна. На улице тепло и солнечно целый день. Во время работы я постоянно представляю себя гуляющей по различным паркам. Я бы хотела, чтобы ты составила мне компанию. Было бы весело! Несколько дней назад подруга посоветовала мне почитать интересную книгу. Я ее прочла и хотела бы познакомить тебя с этим автором. Ты готова читать хорошую литературу?
Расскажи мне больше о работе и отдыхе. Тебя все устраивает? Какие у тебя планы на лето? Может, мы как-нибудь встретимся?
Agent: Can I help you?
Visitor: We would like to make an exciting journey. We want to see life.
Agent: Have you ever been to Brighton?
Visitor: No, but we want a more exciting holiday.
Agent: Have you ever been to the Sahara Desert?
Visitor: No, we haven’t.
Agent: Then this is a holiday for you, a month in the middle of the Sahara Desert.
Visitor: Is it interesting?
Agent: Yes, there are sandstorms every day and snakes everywhere. Have you ever been bitten by the dangerous snake?
Visitor: Well, well, thank you, but the journey is too expensive. Have
you got a cheaper one?
Agent: But it’s such a rare chance to have an unusual experience! Well, how about the Arctic Ocean? We can give you a fortnight in a small boat with a hole in the bottom of it to make the journey more exciting. And you’ll have food only for a few days.
Visitor: A few days. You said the holiday is for the fortnight!
Agent: But isn’t it thrilling?
Visitor: Have you got anything not so exciting?
Agent: Oh yes, let me see. This is … holiday to remember. We’ll drop you in the middle of the Amazon jungle by a parachute with a map of the London underground.
Visitor: I don’t think I like the idea. It’s so frightening!
Agent: But very, very exciting!
Visitor: Have you got something not so far from home?
Agent: Well, what about two weeks in Brighton, staying in a nice quiet hotel by the sea?
Visitor: It’s a good idea.
Agent: And it is a pretty exciting one, isn’t it? No snakes, no jungles, enough food.
Visitor: Yes, we’ll take it!
Dear Helen,
How are the things going on? Did something new happen in your life? Having received your letter, I wanted to answer it immediately. But I was working a lot during the last two weeks. So I was pressed for time and did not manage to carry out my intentions.
In my country spring has already set. It is quite warm and really sunny all days long. Being at work I always imagine myself strolling down some parks. I wish you could join me! It would be funny! Some days ago my friend advised me to read a very interesting book. I did it and I would like you to know this author. Are you ready to read good litterature?
Tell me more about your work and free time. Are you satisfied with all this? What are your plans for this summer? Maybe we will be able to meet one day?
Truly yours,
Jessica
Перевод
Дорогая Хелен,
Как ты поживаешь? Есть что-нибудь новенькое? Я хотела сразу же ответить на твое письмо, но в последние две недели у меня было много работы. Времени не хватало, чтобы осуществить свои планы.
У нас уже пришла весна. На улице тепло и солнечно целый день. Во время работы я постоянно представляю себя гуляющей по различным паркам. Я бы хотела, чтобы ты составила мне компанию. Было бы весело! Несколько дней назад подруга посоветовала мне почитать интересную книгу. Я ее прочла и хотела бы познакомить тебя с этим автором. Ты готова читать хорошую литературу?
Расскажи мне больше о работе и отдыхе. Тебя все устраивает? Какие у тебя планы на лето? Может, мы как-нибудь встретимся?
Всегда твоя,
Джессика