Упр.3 Unit 4 Секция 2 Рабочая тетрадь 1 ГДЗ Enjoy English 10 класс

3 a) Study the information below and suggest your version of what could have happened to Alexander.Why did he do that?Alexander applied for the programme "Sports and Communication" in a college in the US.



3 a) Изучите приведенную ниже информацию и предложите свою версию того, что могло, произойти с Александром.
Почему он это сделал?
Александр принят на программу "Спорт и общение" в колледже в США. Его заявка была обработана, и он получил следующий ответ.
Уважаемый Александр
Спасибо за вашу заявку на наш курс июль – август, проходящий в Канзасе, Север. Ваша заявка была принята и это прекрасно, так что теперь нам нужно организовать телефонное интервью с вами, чтобы быть уверенным, что ваш уровень английского позволит вам проходить курс.
Телефонные опросы проводятся, как правило, с понедельника по пятницу с 10.00 часов утра 15.00 часов дня. Для вашего интервью я предлагаю 6 мая 2008г в 14.00. Вам необходимо будет позвонить нам по телефону +1 816 433 4190 - интервью обычно занимает около 10 минут. Сразу же по окончании интервью вы будете знать, предложат ли вам место на курсе.
С уважением,
Линн Минс
Александр был в восторге, когда он получил письмо. Однако, интервьюер не принял его вызов в назначенное время.

b) Запишите 3-5 предположений, что могло бы попрепятствовать Александру в звонке. Пользуйтесь шаблоном modal verb + have Vз. Поделитесь предположениями с вашими партнерами и договоритесь о трех самых реалистичных и интересных причинах.

Решение #

Sample suppositions:
1 Alexander might / could / may have forgotten to make the call.
2 Alexander may / might / could have understood the letter in some a wrong way because of his poor English.
3 The telephone line may / might / could have been busy at that time.
What actually happened: Time zones are different. Alexander called them at 14.00 Moscow time and it was only 4 am in Kansas City. No one was able to answer the call, and the answering machine was not on.

Приведем выдержку из задания из учебника Биболетова, Бабушис 10 класс, Дрофа:

3 a) Study the information below and suggest your version of what could have happened to Alexander.

Why did he do that?

Alexander applied for the programme "Sports and Communication" in a college in the US. His application was processed and he received the following reply.

Dear Alexander

Thank you for your application for our July - August course to be held in North Kansas City. Your application has been assessed and it is fine, so we now need to arrange a telephone interview with you to be sure that your level of English will allow you to follow the course.

Telephone interviews are normally held Monday — Friday between the hours of 10.00 am and 3.00 pm. For your interview I suggest 6/ 5/ 08 at 14.00. You will need to ring us on +i 816 433 4190 — interviews normally take approximately 10 minutes. You will know immediately at the conclusion of the interview if you have been offered a place on the course.

Kind regards,

Lynne Means

Alexander was delighted when he received the letter. However, the interviewer didntaskt receive his call at the arranged time.

b) Write down 3-5 suppositions of what might have prevented Alexander from making the call. Use the pattern modal verb + have Vз. Share the suppositions with your partners and agree on three most realistic or interesting reasons.

1 — How long is the journey?

— Three and a half hours.

2 — How far is the station?

— Ittasks a ten-minute walk from here.

3 — What is the best way to get to Cardiff?

— Probably, by train.

4 — Excuse me, is this platform 2?

— No, you want the next one over there.

5 — What time does it arrive in Glasgow?

— Just after 10.00.

6 — Is the flight direct?

— No, you have to change in Helsinki.

7 — Do I need to change?

— No, ittasks direct.

8 — Could you stop here, please?

— Yes, of course.

9 — How often do the buses go to the city centre?

— Every fifteen minutes or so.

10 — How much is a return to Leeds?

— Ittasks 16 pounds.