Методические указания по английскому языку для студентов 3-5 курсов исторического факультета. Часть 1. Коныгина Г.И. - 15 стр.

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Man: Have you got the tickets and the passports?
Woman: Yes, they’re in my pocket. Look, we’re not going to be late, we’ve only got a
short way to go.
Man: But we’re supposed to arrive an hour before the flight.
Woman: I know, but don’t worry. It’s only round the corner now.
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We would like to inform all customers that our opening hours are from 8am to 7pm
every day and that we will shortly be closing. There is still time for you to take
advantage of the numerous bargains available in the store, such as the fresh bread, and
we hope that you will do so. Please leave through the door behind the checkouts, as the
other doors are about to be locked. Thank you.
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Woman: Do you catch this train very often?
Man: Yes, quite regularly. I have meetings in London about every two weeks.
Woman: Do you find it an easy journey?
Man: It depends. It can take me quite a long time to get here from the area where I live,
but sometimes it’s not too bad. How about you?
Woman: I live just around the corner so it’s no problem for me. I go quite regularly on
business as well.
Man: Ah, the train’s coming now, right on time.
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I had a great time actually. I did all the tourist things and I saw all the sights, but what’s
wrong with that? I mean, if you go to such a historic city, there’s no point in just sitting
around in cafes or spending all your time with the other people in the party, is there?
There were loads of really good souvenirs in some of the places I went to, but they cost
a fortune so I didn’t bother with them.
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The recent elections have produced some surprising results, so let’s find out what’s
behind this story. Our reporter, Jackie Walsh, has already spoken to the winners and
losers and found out their theories, but what about the people who decided the issue?
Jackie knows the area better than most and she’s been out and about gathering opinions
from the people who really count, the voters themselves. So let’s find out her
conclusions.
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I’ve heard a lot of people saying how risky it is around here, and you hear all these
stories about violence and burglaries and all that but, I mean ... maybe my experience is
totally out of the ordinary, but... I’ve never come across any of that. For me it’s just a
place full of the most fantastic mixture of people, I mean, there’s always something
going on, it’s just so full of... of life!
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Feeling run down? Not getting enough exercise? Need a break? Then you’d better listen
to ‘Getting away from it all’ at 8.30 on Tuesday, where you’ll get all sorts of ideas for
doing something about it. From a gentle round of golf to a weekend of intensive
workouts at a health club, we’ll be covering places to suit all pockets. And also, there’ll