Learn to Speak English. Асафова Г.К - 33 стр.

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the traffic is heavy/ congested движение интенсивное
to chase гнаться, преследовать
to collide (with) столкнуться
to comply with the traffic rules соблюдать правила дорожного
движения
to direct the traffic направить движение
to dodge вильнуть, увильнуть
to gain on нагонять, догонять
to knock down сбить
to overtake / to overhaul/ to outstrip a car обгонять машину
to run into/over наехать
to slow down замедлить движение
to speed превысить скорость
to tail следовать за
to violate the traffic rules нарушать правила
traffic lights светофор
traffic safety дорожная безопасность
traffic signs дорожные знаки
VII. SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES
1. Speak on the following situations:
(a) You are in a hurry, but unfortunately you got into the traffic jam. You
phone your colleague, explain the situation and say the hypothetical time
of your arrival.
(b) You got into a road accident, and your car is badly damaged. What will
you do in this situation?
2. Make up dialogues, using expressions from sections IV-VI.
3. Order a taxi for your friend, and ask if the driver will help him to the car
with his luggage.
Lesson 22.
AN INVITATION TO DINNER
I. NOTE
Americans love to entertain in their homes. It is not unusual to receive a dinner
invitation from someone you barely know. This is considered an excellent way to get
acquainted.
If you receive an invitation to dinner, it is good idea to ask how you should
dress. You might ask if you should dress casually or more formally. For a man, a
jacket and tie are suggested unless you are told to dress less formally.
When invited to someone's house it is nice to bring a small gift, such as
bouquet of flowers, candy, or a bottle of wine. Later, you might consider a