50. RUSSIAN HUSBANDS NEVER GRUMBLE
Alan:A pleasant chap that Sergei. n’t you think so, Amy?
Amy:I’m pleased to hear that. Youvery critical about Debby’s friends as a rule.
Alan:And with good reason. n’t you remember that crazy
actor from Chelsea? Or that bewildered painter from Paris?
Amy:Oh, yes, I remember them very well.
Alan:Now Sergei looks so sensible fellow. He seems to have a good sense of humor too.
Amy:Yes, I’m glad wegoing to have a nice lodger.
Alan:Ita very pleasant evening altogether.
Amy:Hmm, that Chinese restaurantreally very good.
Alan:But now it’s time to go to bed. It’s very late.
Amy:Oh no, Alan. Look, the tea thingsstill on the table. Let’s
take them to the kitchen. And help me with the WASHING up.
Alan: n’t it rather late? Can’t we leave all these in the kitchen and wash up in the morning?
Amy:No, darling, you know I never do that. Besides, Sergei moving in tomorrow. I’m going
busy.
Alan:But I’m tired, Amy. n’t you tired?
Amy:Of course, I. That’s why I want you to help me. Russian
husbands always help at housework. And they never grumble.
Alan:Oh,that so?
Amy:Yes, Sergei says so.
Alan:Oh, I see. Mr Fyodorov says so. you asked his wife?
she say so too?
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Алан: Тебе не кажется, что Сергей хороший парень?
Эми: Да.
Алан: Ну как, хороший был вечер?
Эми: Да.
Алан: Разве ты не рада иметь такого хорошего жильца? - Эми: Конечно, рада.
Эми: Но и мужчины моют посуду. Пожалуйста, помоги мне, Алан.
- А не поздно? Можно оставить это до завтра?
Алан: Ты не устала, Эми? - Эми: Конечно, устала. Поэтому я и хочу, чтобы ты помог мне.
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51. A MUSICAL EVENING
(Amy, Alan Debby and Sergeilistening to a piece of Scriabin’s record)
Debby:That’s a very good record! I’ve always enjoyed Scriabin’s mazurkas.
Sergei: Well, you’ve heard all my records now.
Amy:Thank you for PLAYING them to us.
Sergei: I’m glad you’ve enjoyed them. Your record playerreally excellent, Amy.
Alan: you sometimes go to concerts, Sergei?
Sergei: Not very often. I like music, but I’m afraid I’m too busy.
Debby:There’s a good concert at the Royal Festival Hall on Saturday afternoon. Theyplaying Hendel. What about GOING?
Sergei: The Royal Festival Hall? I’ve always wanted to see it.
Debby:I’ve oftento concerts there. It’s the most modern concert hall in England.
Alan:Oh yes, Sergei ought to see it.
Debby:Let’s all go to that concert on Saturday.
Alan:On Saturday? Well…I n’t know. I’m not sure I can go.
Debby:Why? You n’t work on Saturday afternoon surely.
Amy:Well, you see, Alannot
very fond of classical music. He
always preferred jazz.
Sergei: Oh,you going to a jazz concert on Saturday then, Alan?
Alan:No, not exactly. I’m going to a football match.
Debby:Oh well. We can go without Alan, can’t we?
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Дебби: Мне всегда нравились мазурки Скрябина.
Сергей: Я рад, что вам понравились мои записи.
Алан: Сергей, ты иногда ходишь на концерты?
Сергей: Не очень часто.
Дебби: В субботу в Royal Festival Hall будет хороший концерт.
Сергей: Я никогда не был в Royal Festival Hall. Я всегда хотел сходить туда.
Дебби: Пойдемте вместе.
Эми: Ну, Алан не очень любит классическую музыку. Он всегда предпочитал джаз.
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52. SERGEI’S GRANDPARENTS
Alan: Oh, here youAmy.
you had a pleasant evening? You know, aunt Gwen
here.
Aunt Gwen: Good evening, Amy.
Amy: Oh, good evening, aunt Gwen. I’m sorry, I’m back so late. I’ve to The Old Flick with Betty and Sergei.
Alan: And whereSergei?
Amy: He taking Betty home.
Aunt Gwen: WhoSergei?
Amy: Oh,n’t you know, auntie? He’s our new lodger, a young specialist from Russia.
Aunt Gwen: I see.
Amy: Tomorrow I’m going to help him with some SHOPPING and on Friday…
Aunt Gwen: n’t he taking up too much of your time, Amy?
Amy: But I like HELPING him. You see, he n’t got friends in London, except Debby and us.
Aunt Gwen: he got any relations in England?
Amy: No. None in England. He’s got a cousin in Paris. And he’s told me a lot about his family in Russia. His father works in a factory. And Sergeia research specialist in the same factory.
Aunt Gwen: And his mother?
Amy: She comes from the country.
Aunt Gwen: his wife got a job?
Amy: Yes, she’s a teacher.
Aunt Gwen: they got any children?
Amy: Yes, two, a son aged 5 and a daughter aged 3.
Aunt Gwen: he got any brothers and sisters?
Amy: He’s got a sister, a younger sister. She’s a medical student.
Aunt Gwen: Well, well, I see, you really know a lot about him. he got any aunts and uncles, any grandfathers and grandmothers living?
Amy: He n’t told me yet, you know. I must remember to ask him tomorrow.
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У Сергея появились друзья в Лондоне? - Да. Дебби и семьяГринов.
Есть ли у него какие-нибудь родственники в Англии? - Нет, в Англии никого нет.
Есть ли у него родственники в других странах? - Да. У него есть двоюродный брат в Париже.
Где работает отец Сергея? - Он работает на производстве.
Что мы знаем о матери Сергея? - Она родилась не в городе.
Есть ли у Сергея дети? - Да, у него двое детей.
Есть ли у него братья и сестры? - У него есть сестра.