Learn to Speak English. Асафова Г.К. - 111 стр.

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Lesson 18
BUYING GAS
I. NOTE
While it is still possible to find full-service gasoline stations in the U.S., they are
being replaced increasingly by self service outlets where you pump your own gas. At
some service stations, you have the option of pumping the gas yourself or having an
attendant do it for you. Usually, the price per gallon of gas is considerably higher at a
full service pump.
Most service stations accept credit cards for payment, including Visa and
MasterCard. Be sure to ask about this before filling up your car.
Unleaded gasoline is now required for all cars manufactured in the U.S. There
are various grades of octane levels of gas. You will usually find such names as “Pre-
mium” or “Super” (highest octane level) and “Regular” for the lower octane level.
II. DIALOGUE
Service Station Attention: Regular or super unleaded?
You: Regular, please. Could you also check the oil and the tires?
(You read the instructions for Washington.)
Service Station Attention: Your oil is down a bit. Shall I put in a quart?
You: OK. Would you mind cleaning the windshield, too?
Service Station Attention: Sure. Where are you headed?
You: To Washington. I’ve got to do some research there. I know nothing about the city.
Service Station Attention: It’s a great place – lots of good restaurants, museums, and
stores. How long will you be there?
You: I’m not sure yet. Probably several days.
Service Station Attention: Have a safe trip! And don’t miss the Smithsonian!
(The instruction for Washington look complicated. And you still have to go to Chi-
cago and the West coast! As you drive away, you wonder whether you’ll be able to
collect your inheritance after all).
III. GRAMMAR EXERCISES
1. In this exercise you have to read the situation and
then write a sentence with the present perfect con-
tinuous (I have been doing).
Example:
Tom is out of breath. (he/run)
He has been running.
1. Ann is very tired. (she/work/hard) ...
2. Bob has a black eye and Bill has a cut lip. (Bob and Bill/fight) ...
3. George has just come back from the beach. He is very red. (he/lie/ in the sun) ...
4. Janet is hot and tired. (she/play/tennis) …

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