2.7.1 Vocabulary notes
to make a purchase – делать покупку
to get some interest on (smth.) – получить проценты от (чего-л.)
2.8 Text 8
A BUSINESS TRIP TO NEW YORK
Last winter Eileen went to New York on business. Her husband went with her as he had never been to New York before. On the last day of their stay in New York they checked out of the hotel in the morning. Eileen’s husband decided to do some sightseeing while she was at her last business meeting.
They agreed to meet at the airport. The plane was leaving at a quarter past nine.
When after the meeting Eileen went out into the street there was much snow everywhere and it was still snowing heavily. She took a taxi but it was just before Christmas and there was a terrible traffic jam. Then the car broke down. Suddenly she remembered there was a subway close to that place – that’s what the Americans call their underground trains to the airport.
When she took a bus from the subway to the airport, it was almost 8.30. It wasn’t far to the airport but it was snowing still heavier and the bus went slowly. When at last she got to the airport she ran to the check-in-desk. There was a large crowd of people. One of them was her husband.
“There was no need to hurry,” he said, “The snow has delayed everything. The plane is late too.”
2.8.1 Vocabulary notes
to check out (ant. To check in – регистрироваться) – платить по счету в гостинице
to delay – откладывать, задерживать
2.9 Text 9
A DAY OFF WORK
Bill Walker works for an import-export company. Last Wednesday morning Bill rang his office at 9 o’clock and spoke to his boss Mr. Thompson. Bill told his boss that he couldn’t come to the office that day, he had a very sore throat. He was going to stay in bed but the next morning he would be able to come to work.
Mr. Thompson recommended him to stay in bed until he felt well again. Mr. Thompson liked Bill very much. At 12.30 he got into his car, drove to a shop and bought some fruit for him. He went to Bill’s flat to visit him. “How is your throat?” he asked Bill.
“I’m sure, I’ll be able to come in tomorrow”, Bill answered.
At 3 o’clock in the afternoon Mr. Thompson locked his office door and switched on his portable television. He wanted to watch an important international football match. It was England against Brazil. Both teams were playing well, but neither of them could score a goal. The crowd were cheering and booing. It was very exciting.
Then at 3.20, England scored from a penalty. Mr. Thompson jumped out of his chair. He was very excited. He was smiling happily when suddenly the camera-man showed the crowd. Mr. Thompson’s smile disappeared and he looked very angry. Bill Walker’s face, in close-up, was there on the screen. He didn’t look ill, and he didn’t sound ill. He was smiling happily and cheering wildly [3].
2.9.1 Vocabulary notes
to score a goal – забивать гол
to boo – произносить неодобрительное восклицание, освистывать
in close-up – крупным планом
