Теодор Драйзер, великий американський письменник прогресивний, народився в бідній родині в 1871 році. Він почав працювати на його життя, коли йому було шістнадцять років. Він мав ряд робочих місць, і у свій час був газетним репортертером. Як повідомляє він придбав великий досвід життя, який був великою до до нього, коли він узявся писати роман. Літературна кар'єра Драйзера почалася в 1900 році, коли була опублікована "Сестра Керрі". У цьому романі, а також у більш пізніх роботах, письменник викрив справжню природу американської "демократії" Драйзер був глибоко вражений Великою Жовтневою соціалістичною революцією. У 1927-28 він відвідав Радянський Союз, і з цього часу був щирим другом нашої країни. У 1945 році, у віці 74 років, він вступив у Комуністичну партію США. Драйзер помер у 1945 році. Уривок нижче походить від "Фінансиста" Френк Каупервуд в тринадцять показав, як хлопчик, який вже повністю обізнаний про силу грошей. Пізніше він стає типовим капіталістом, зупиняється не ставши багатим і могутнім
Excuse me. Sorry to bother you but I’m afraid I got lost. I’m looking for the Opera House. How do I get there?
- I know this area quite well. So you have to go down the road that way and when you see the Napoleon monument you should turn left and follow the stone path.
- Right. Is there a sign near the Theatre?
- No, sorry. But I am sure you won’t miss it. It’s a beautiful marble building with columns. It’s next to the Art gallery, just opposite the fountains. If you need a box-office there you should take a lift to the basement level, then pass the cloakroom and walk straight down the aisle until you see the notice.
- That seems quite far. Ok then. Thanks a lot. You’ve been really helpful. By the way is there a beach close to the Theatre? Could you tell me the way, please?
- Actually it’s about 2 miles from the Opera House. You could catch a bus and the third stop will be yours.
- I would rather go on foot. I enjoy walking and admiring the city architecture.
- I see. Then you should go around the corner on your left, walk along King’s Road, cross the bridge and then take the second right at the traffic lights. You’ll see the exit to the beach in about half a mile.
- OK. Thanks again. Hopefully I won’t get lost again.
- Have fun at the beach!
Asking for directions:
Martin: Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to the Tower of London?
British Man: It’s very simple, really. You’re here in Piccadilly Circus.
Got on the Bakerloo line, towards Elephant & Castle…. At Embankment, get off and switch onto the Central line, or the District line towards Upminster. Your stop is called lower Hill.
Martin: Thank you very much.
Man: Not at all.
Gisela: Excuse me, we seem to be lost. We’ie looking for St. Paul’s Cathedral.
British Woman: Yes, you are a bit lost. Okay, down there is Gresham Street. Take a right onto Gresham Street and walk up till you see Foster Lane on your left…. Take a left onto Foster Lane, At the and of Foster Lane, you’ll be just acros the road from St. Paul’s.
Уривок нижче походить від "Фінансиста" Френк Каупервуд в тринадцять показав, як хлопчик, який вже повністю обізнаний про силу грошей. Пізніше він стає типовим капіталістом, зупиняється не ставши багатим і могутнім
Excuse me. Sorry to bother you but I’m afraid I got lost. I’m looking for the Opera House. How do I get there?
- I know this area quite well. So you have to go down the road that way and when you see the Napoleon monument you should turn left and follow the stone path.
- Right. Is there a sign near the Theatre?
- No, sorry. But I am sure you won’t miss it. It’s a beautiful marble building with columns. It’s next to the Art gallery, just opposite the fountains. If you need a box-office there you should take a lift to the basement level, then pass the cloakroom and walk straight down the aisle until you see the notice.
- That seems quite far. Ok then. Thanks a lot. You’ve been really helpful. By the way is there a beach close to the Theatre? Could you tell me the way, please?
- Actually it’s about 2 miles from the Opera House. You could catch a bus and the third stop will be yours.
- I would rather go on foot. I enjoy walking and admiring the city architecture.
- I see. Then you should go around the corner on your left, walk along King’s Road, cross the bridge and then take the second right at the traffic lights. You’ll see the exit to the beach in about half a mile.
- OK. Thanks again. Hopefully I won’t get lost again.
- Have fun at the beach!
Asking for directions:
Martin: Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to the Tower of London?
British Man: It’s very simple, really. You’re here in Piccadilly Circus.
Got on the Bakerloo line, towards Elephant & Castle…. At Embankment, get off and switch onto the Central line, or the District line towards Upminster. Your stop is called lower Hill.
Martin: Thank you very much.
Man: Not at all.
Gisela: Excuse me, we seem to be lost. We’ie looking for St. Paul’s Cathedral.
British Woman: Yes, you are a bit lost. Okay, down there is Gresham Street. Take a right onto Gresham Street and walk up till you see Foster Lane on your left…. Take a left onto Foster Lane, At the and of Foster Lane, you’ll be just acros the road from St. Paul’s.
Gisela: It sounds easy. Thank you for your help
British woman: You’re welcome.