Кто добрый Exercise 99
Here is a conversation between an administrative manager and a
communications engineer. Transform it into indirect speech. Use
past tenses. Make all the necessary changes.
Administrative manager (Ad. M.):
- So you think we should change the system?
Communications engineer (C. Eng.):
- Yes, I do. We're having a lot of problems with the existing
configuration.
Ad. M.: So, what do you suggest?
C. Eng.: Well, at the moment we're using a modem linked up direct to
our microcomputer and the telephone line. Very simple, in
theory we send files from our computer direct to our clients’
computers using a software package called ‘Communicate’.
Ad. M.: OK ... Well, sounds fine. What's the problem?
C. Eng.: Well, the weak link is the line. As you know a lot of our clients
are overseas and we are having problems with the lines. The
files are being transmitted but they are not arriving in the same
form. The data are being corrupted.
Ad. M.: What does that mean?
C. Eng.: Well, say we send a 10 page contract to a client in France.
We make the connection, start transmitting and then there's a
fault on the line and they receive the contract with some
parts missing, or parts they can't understand
Ad. M.: That sounds bad.
C. Eng.: Even more serious is that it's costing us a lot of money in call
charges. Call charges on international lines are high and each
time we send a report or contract - let's say 10 pages long - it
takes up to'S minutes to transmit - longer if we have problems
with the line.
Ad. M.: Yes, that is serious. So what do you suggest?
C. Eng.: Well, I think we should use an electronic mailbox.
Ad. M.: How does that work?
C. Eng.: Very simply really. We subscribe to a service called
DIALCOM. We send our files to a central computer. The files
are stored there and our clients can get the file out when they
want. We use. our existing equipment and so we only have to
pay for the subscription and the call charges.
Ad. M.: How expensive is it?
C. Eng.: It's cheaper, but more important - the system uses a data
network, not the normal telephone lines; so transmission is faster
and more reliable - there's less chance of the data being
corrupted.
Ad. M.: Alright, I think we should go ahead.
2) The sun was shining in the sky, there was a light wind blowing.
3) - Where is the fish? – It’s in th fridge.
4) Jack is a criminal, he has spent two years in prison. His sister often goes to the prison to see him.
5) I’m a bit tired. Let’s have a break.
6) Dr. Clark works in the hospital where I spent 3 weeks last year.
7) Why is Nick in hospital?
8) What time do you usually have breakfast?
9) It was a warm autumn.
10) They arrived in Moscow in the winter of 2010.
The Seven Wonders of Russia
There are so many beautiful places in my country that the list of wonders could be very long. Most often people name the following seven most beautiful and best-known places: Baikal, the Valley of Geysers in Kamchatka, Mount Elbrus, Manpupuner rock formations, St. Basil’s Cathedral, Mamayev Kurgan and the fountains of Peterhof.
Lake Baikal is considered to be one of the world’s most unique natural sights and one of the symbols of Russia. It is actually a UNESCO World Heritage Site, too. It is the world’s deepest lake and the largest freshwater tank. Kamchatka Geyser Valley is the world’s largest geyser field that contains over a hundred hot springs and a few dozens of large geysers. Mount Elbrus is Europe’s highest peak which attracts a lot of mountaineers and ski tourists from all over the world. The next wonder is the natural rock formations on a plateau in Northern Urals that is named Manpupuner (the word means “small mount of idols” in Mansi). St. Basil’s Cathedral is one of Moscow’s most recognizable landmarks. In fact this beautiful cathedral with bright domes comprises eleven churches named after Orthodox saints. Mamayev Kurgan is known for the Motherland Calls monument which is one of the world’s tallest statues. Finally, the seventh wonder is the outstanding network of 147 fountains of Peterhof.
I hope one day I will be able to see all these wonders with my own eyes.
Семь чудес России
В моей стране так много красивых мест, что список чудес может быть очень длинным. Чаще всего люди называют следующие семь самых красивых и самых известных мест: Байкал, Долина гейзеров на Камчатке, гора Эльбрус, Столбы выветривания Маньпупунёр, собор Василия Блаженного, Мамаев курган и фонтаны Петергофа.
Озеро Байкал считается одной из самых уникальных природных достопримечательностей мира и одним из символов России. Это еще и объект Всемирного наследия ЮНЕСКО. Байкал - самое глубокое озеро в мире и самый большой резервуар с пресной водой. Камчатская долина гейзеров - крупнейшая в мире поле с гейзерами, которое содержит более ста горячих источников и несколько десятков крупных гейзеров. Гора Эльбрус - самая высокая вершина Европы, которая привлекает множество альпинистов и лыжных туристов со всего мира. Следующее чудо - природные скальные образования на плато на Северном Урале, которое называется Маньпупунёр (слово означает «малая гора идолов» на языке манси). Собор Василия Блаженного - одна из самых узнаваемых достопримечательностей Москвы. На самом деле этот красивый собор с яркими куполами состоит из одиннадцати церквей, названных в честь православных святых. Мамаев курган известен памятником "Родина-мать зовет", который является одной из самых высоких в мире статуй. Наконец, седьмое чудо - это выдающаяся сеть из 147 фонтанов Петергофа.
Я надеюсь, что когда-нибудь смогу увидеть все эти чудеса своими глазами.