Learn to Speak English. Асафова Г.К. - 69 стр.

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Lesson 10
MEETING AN ATTORNEY
I. NOTE
In the United States there are probably more lawyers per capita than in any other
country in the world. Americans go to lawyers to get divorced, to establish their wills,
to sue others or to protect themselves from someone who is suing them, and to seek
counsel in case of allegations of civil or criminal wrongdoing.
It is not unusual for a person to leave part or all of their estate to a long-lost or
distant relative. Sometimes there are special conditions that must be satisfied before
any money is paid, as we see in this dialogue.
However, for a deceased person to ask someone to relive her youth by traveling
to the places she once lived does seem rather strange.
II. DIALOGUE
Mr. Young: Your aunt Stephanie was a fine lady. She certainly thought a lot of you.
As you know, she had no other descendants. So she wanted to leave you the bulk of her
estate.
You: I can't believe it. I hardly knew her.
Mr. Young: Well, it's right here in her will. You can claim your inheritance as soon as
you meet the stated requirements.
You: What requirements?
Mr. Young: After settling in the U.S. as a child, your aunt fell in love in her adopted
country. She was especially fond of Atlanta, Washington, Chicago and California.
She wanted you to visit some of the places she enjoyed so much.
You: That seems easy enough. Anything else?
Mr. Young: Here is a sealed envelope with instructions about each place. When you ar-
rive in Washington, for example, open it. Then you'll know what to do.
You: This is all very strange.
Mr. Young: Yes, it's strange but worth the trouble, I think. When you finish your "treas-
ure hunt" and return to Atlanta, I'll give you your check.
(You leave the attorney's office and return to your hotel room. It's time to plan your od-
yssey through the United States)
III. GRAMMAR EXERCISES
1. In this exercise you have to read a sentence about the
present and then write a sentence about the past.
Example: Tom usually gets up at 7.30. Yesterday he got up at 7.30.
1. Tom usually wakes up early. Yesterday morning ... .
2. Tom usually walks to work. Yesterday ... .
3. Tom is usually late for work. Yesterday ... .
4. Tom usually has a sandwich for lunch. Yesterday ... .

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