CONDITIONAL FORMS

Introduction

should go

shall go

We

We

He (she, it) You They

He (she, it)

would go

will go

You

They

If+ present,

I shall

We shall

He (she, it) will you will

they will

If + past

I should

We should

he (she, it) would

you would....... they would

Remark. - If (= when) I am hungry, I go to a restaurant.

EXAMPLES

a. If I have time tonight, I shall go to the pictures.

Present-

-Future

b. If I had time, I should go to the pictures.

Past-Conditional

If we have money next year, we shall go on a cruise in the Mediterranean.

If we had money now, we should go on a cruise in the Mediterranean.

If he is in a hurry next time, he will go to London by air.

If he had more time, he would go by train and boat.

If you have more time next month, you will take more lessons.

If you had more time now, you would take six lessons a week.

If they have enough money next spring, they will buy a new car.

If they had more money, they would buy a new car immediately.

Note: Verb to be.-

If

Present

If

If

Past

If

If I am hungry, I shall eat. (Present)

If I were hungry, I should eat. (Past)

I am....., I shall.....

We are ....., we shall .....

He (she, it) is....., (he, she) it will .... You are....., you will.....

They are....., they will.....

I were ....., I should.....

We were ....., we should.....

He (she, it) were.., (he, she) it would.. You were....., you would.....

They were....., they would .....

EXAMPLES

If the weather is fine, I shall go for a walk this evening.

If the weather were bad, I should stay at home.

If we are late for our lesson, we shall take a taxi.

If we were late for lunch, we should phone.

If you are thirsty after your lesson, you will drink.

If you were thirsty now, you would drink.

If they are diligent, they will learn quickly.

If they were always diligent, they would learn quicker.

EXERCISE 1A

1. Where shall I go tonight if I have time?

2. What would you do now if you had much money?

3. What would this gentleman do if he had more time?

4. Will they buy a new car next spring if they have enough money? 5. What would they do if they
had enough money now?

6. If this gentleman were ill, whom would he consult?

7. What should we see if we went to the country next Sunday?

8. If you wanted to buy something, where would you go? 9. Which sea-route would you take if you
went to England? 10. Would you go to a cinema if you had no money?

EXERCISE 1B

Ask the questions for the following answers:

11. I should certainly go to the Riviera.

12. They would be very late if they missed their train.

13. He will write the letter himself if his son does not want to.

14. No, you would not come if the School were closed.

15. No, I shall not insist on his coming to the theatre with me if he does not like the play.

16. She would not cross the Channel if the sea were rough.

17. Of course, it will not rain if the sky is blue.

18. We should get up earlier if the weather were not so cold.

19. He will tell the children a story if they are good.

20. They would swim in the river if the water were not so cold.

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DIFFERENT USES OF

"MAY" AND "MIGHT"

(Pupils are requested to close their books for this lesson)

A.- Probability or very uncertain possibility (Take a note to the explanation of time for past form)

1. I am not sure what I shall do tomorrow: I may go to the cinema, I may go for
a walk, or I may even remain at home.

2. Do you think the weather will improve? It may or it may not, I don't know. 3. If you stand outside
Buckingham Palace, you may see the Queen.

4. If you go into the woods in spring, you may hear the nightingale.

5. If he does not drive more carefully, he may have an accident one of these

days.

6. Yesterday, he told me that he might arrive at the station in time for his train if

he took a taxi.

7. Last week, they said that if the cold spell continued it might kill the blossom on

the fruit trees.

8. He told me that I might not be able to understand him if he spoke too quickly. 9. Yesterday, my
mother told me that I might catch a cold if I sat in a draught. 10. He said he might be late because he
had much to do.

B. Permission

1. May I smoke? No, it is forbidden here.

2. May I open the window? Please do.

3. May we speak French during the lesson? No, you may not.

4. You may not smoke in a plane when it is in the air.

5. May I use your telephone? Of course, you may whenever you like.

6. Yesterday, a lady-passenger told me I might smoke if I opened the carriage-

window.

7. She said I might borrow her umbrella if I returned it the same day.

8. When I asked the teacher if I might speak French in the classroom, he

answered that it was strictly forbidden.

9. Mrs. Smith told her daughter that she might go to the dance if she promised

not to stay out too late.

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10. He told me I might consult his books if I remembered to put them back in

their proper places in the book-case.

1. You come here to speak English.

C. Purpose
You come here in order to speak English. You come here so that you may speak English. 2. He lends
you his pen so that you may write.

3. We shout at deaf people so that they may hear.

4. I always leave my holiday address at the post-office so that they may forward

my mail.

5. People with bad sight wear spectacles so that they may see better.

6. You came here last week to speak English.

You came here so that you might speak English.

7. He lent you his pen yesterday so that you might write. 8. I shouted at the deaf man so that he
might hear.

9. He gave me his address so that I might forward his letters. 10. She bought a pair of spectacles so
that she might see well.

OTHER USES OF "SHOULD" AND "WOULD" A. - For "if", we may employ "should" 1. Should he meet
his friend, he can tell him the good news. If he meets his friend, he can tell him the good news. 2.
Should he meet him tomorrow, he can tell him.

If he meets him tomorrow, he can tell him.

3. Should he meet him, he would tell him.

If he met him, he would tell him.

4. Should it be foggy tomorrow, we shall not take the plane.

If it is foggy tomorrow, we shall not take the plane.

5. Should it be foggy, we should not take the plane.

If it were foggy, we should not take the plane.

6. Should I miss my morning lesson, I shall come in the afternoon.

If I miss my morning lesson, I shall come in the afternoon.

7. Should I miss a lesson this week, I could take an extra one next week.

If I missed a lesson this week, I could take an extra one next week. 8. Should he sit in the rain, he
may catch a cold.

If he sits in the rain, he may catch a cold.

9. Should he sit in the rain, he might catch a cold.

If he sat in the rain, he might catch a cold.

10. Should the delegates arrive late, we should cancel the meeting.

If they arrived late, we should cancel the meeting.

B. - For "ought to", we may employ "should" (all persons)

1. One should be kind to animals.

One ought to be kind to animals.

2. You should not put your feet on the table.

You ought not to put your feet on the table.

3. Children should obey their parents.

4. You should help the poor.

5. You should insure your life since you have a family to support.

6. They should visit the Louvre while in Paris.

7. You should not drive too fast when going through a built-up area.

8. He should keep his money in a safe.

9. We should book to be sure of getting good seats at the theatre.

10. Children should be taught to love their country.

C. - For "used to", we may employ "would" (all persons)

1. When I was a child, I would eat sweets every day.

When a child, I used to eat sweets every day.

2. Every day last year when I met him, he would tell me about his fishing adventures.

3. During my last holidays, I would bathe every morning.

4. During the later part of his life, he would go for a walk every evening.

5. When Mr. Dixon was at home in the evenings,

- He would often smile at his grandson's childish pranks.

- He often used to smile at his grandson's childish pranks.

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EXERCISE 2

(May, might, should, ought to)

1. What may you catch if you keep wet shoes on?

2. Whom might you see if you stood outside Buckingham Palace?

3. May I borrow your pen?

4. How might a father feel if his son took his car without permission?

5. Why may we not speak French during the lesson?

6. What might that nasty dog do if it broke its chain?

7. May we put our feet on the table?

8. Why might it be imprudent to climb a mountain in foggy weather?

9. What might you do next week-end if the weather were fine?

10. What might happen if you did not pay attention to the traffic?

11. What should a good pupil bring to the lesson?

12. What should a gentleman do should he see (if he saw) a lady in difficulty?

13. What should the pupils do while the teacher is speaking?

14. What should you wear in the rain?

15. What should I do if I had toothache?

16. What should you say to anybody who had been helpful or obliging?

17. What used you to do every day when you were a child at school?

18. At what time used you to have breakfast during your last holidays?

19. When you were a child, used you to think that it would be amusing to grow up and be an adult?

20. What used your parents to do when you were a naughty child?

AN EXCURSION INTO THE COUNTRY

(On a Sunday morning, towards the end of September, Mr. Adams calls on his friend Mr. Brown)

Mr. Adams : What a shocking morning!

Mr. Brown : Isn't it? I was going to ask you if you would like to go to the country with me this
afternoon.

Mr. Adams : I should like to very much if the weather were fine, but it is raining so heavily that I am
afraid it has set in for the day, and if we went out, we should get drenched to the skin.

Mr. Brown : Couldn't we hire a car?

Mr. Adams : I should prefer it, but unfortunately I have for gotten my money.

Mr. Brown : Oh! But that's all right; I can lend you all you want.

Mr. Adams : If you could lend me fifteen pounds, that would be enough.

Mr. Brown : What shall we do in the country?

Mr. Adams: I'm all for a row on the river, but if you prefer shooting or fishing, I have no objection..

Mr. Brown : I think the rain is going to stop; if it clears up, at what time do you think we can start?

Mr. Adams : Shall we say in about an hour's time?

Mr. Brown : Well, in that case, will you stop to lunch?

Mr. Adams : Thanks, I should be delighted, but I'm expected home and my mother might feel uneasy
if I didn't return.

Mr. Brown: You could ring her up.

Mr. Adams: Yes, that's true. I'll do that. Then I'll stop, unless it puts you out?

Mr. Brown : Certainly not. It will be no trouble at all.

Mr. Adams : Thank you. I think you were right, we shall have a fine afternoon; the sun is coming out.

Mr. Brown : Shall we call for Charlie? He is such great fun.

Mr. Adams : I have heard he is away.

Mr. Brown : Well then, let us enjoy ourselves without him.

KURSUS KE NEGARA

(Pada suatu hari Minggu pagi, menjelang akhir bulan September, Pak Adams mengunjungi
temannya, Pak Brown)

Pak Adams : Pagi yang mengejutkan!

Tuan Brown : Benar kan? Tadinya aku akan bertanya apakah kamu ingin pergi ke pedesaan
bersamaku sore ini.

Pak Adams : Saya akan sangat menyukainya jika cuacanya bagus, tapi hujannya sangat lebat
sehingga saya khawatir hari itu sudah turun, dan jika kita keluar, kita akan basah kuyup.

Tuan Brown : Tidak bisakah kita menyewa mobil?

Pak Adams : Saya seharusnya memilihnya, tapi sayangnya saya sudah mendapatkan uang saya.

Tuan Brown : Oh! Tapi tidak apa-apa; Saya bisa meminjamkan semua yang Anda inginkan.

Tuan Adams : Jika Anda bisa meminjamkan saya lima belas pound, itu sudah cukup.

Tuan Brown : Apa yang harus kita lakukan di negara ini?

Pak Adams: Saya suka mendayung di sungai, tetapi jika Anda lebih suka menembak atau memancing,
saya tidak keberatan..

Mr Brown : Saya pikir hujan akan berhenti; jika sudah beres, menurut Anda jam berapa kita bisa
mulai?

Pak Adams : Bagaimana kalau kita katakan dalam waktu sekitar satu jam?

Mr. Brown : Baiklah, kalau begitu, maukah Anda berhenti untuk makan siang?

Pak Adams : Terima kasih, saya seharusnya senang, tetapi saya diharapkan pulang dan ibu saya
mungkin merasa tidak nyaman jika saya tidak kembali.

Tuan Brown: Anda bisa meneleponnya.

Tuan Adams: Ya, itu benar. Saya akan melakukan itu. Lalu aku akan berhenti, kecuali itu membuatmu
keluar?

Tuan Brown : Tentu saja tidak. Tidak akan ada masalah sama sekali.

Pak Adams : Terima kasih. Saya pikir Anda benar, kita akan menikmati sore yang cerah; matahari
akan terbit.

Tuan Brown : Bagaimana kalau kita memanggil Charlie? Dia sangat menyenangkan.

Pak Adams : Saya dengar dia sedang pergi.

Mr. Brown : Kalau begitu, mari kita bersenang-senang tanpa dia.

EXERCISE 3

1. What did Mr. B. invite Mr. A. to do?

2. On what condition did Mr. A. accept the invitation?

3. Why did he not accept at first?

4. What would happen to them if they went out immediately? 5. What may these gentlemen do
after it has stopped raining? 6. Did they intend making this excursion on foot?

7. On what condition did Mr. A. accept Mr. B.'s proposal? 8. What did Mr. B. offer his friend?

9. How much did Mr. A. think he would need?

10. How will they spend their time in the country?

11. What did Mr. B. think about the rain?

12. How soon did they intend to start?

13. Where was Mr. A. asked to lunch?

14. What made him hesitate to stay for lunch?

15. In what case will Mr. A.'s mother feel uneasy?

16. Of what ought she to be informed?

17. Why did these gentlemen not stand on ceremony with each other?

18. Was Mr. B. mistaken in believing that the weather would turn out fine?

19. Whom would they like to have with them?

20. What would you enjoy doing in the country?

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EXERCISE 4

Ask the questions for the following answers:

1. Mr. Adams called on his friend on a Sunday morning.

2. He said it was a shocking morning.

3. Yes, I should like to very much.

4. If the weather were fine, they would go.

5. In that case they would stay at home.

6. If it clears up, Mr. B. will certainly go.

7. Because he had left his money at home. 8. I should certainly lend you some.

9. They could go for a row on the river. 10. We can shoot or fish.

11. They might go swimming.

12. You would hire one.

13. They would feel uneasy.

14. I should phone.

15. He will stop to lunch unless it puts his friend out.

16. Because he was away.

17. Yes, he would come if he were at home.

18. I should be delighted to.

19. Yes, they will enjoy themselves without him.

20. No, I should not go out if it were raining.

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Veldgenown

SWIFT AND HIS SERVANT

Swift, the famous English writer, author of Gulliver's Travels was day travelling on horseback with a
servant, As it was raining the roads were muddy. In the evening, the two travelers came to an inn
Before going to bed, Swift said to his servant: "My boots are dirty, clean them, please". The servant
was rather lazy; besides, he was tired, so he went to bed without cleaning his master's boots.

The next morning, when Swift saw the boots, he exclaim-ed: "What, you have not cleaned my
boots!" The servant looked at him and answered: "Well, sir, as the weather is very bad, and we are
to travel again, if I cleaned them "Very good, saddle the horses. now, they would soon be as dirty as
before." We shall start immediately." - "But please, sir, we have not had our breakfast yet."

"Oh, never mind! Should you take your breakfast now, you would soon be hungry again."
Jonathan Swift (1667-1745) is a famous English writer, an Anglo-Irish satirist, essayist, political
pamphleteer, poet and cleric who became Dean of St. Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin, Ireland.

GULLIVER'S TRAVELS

*** **REAL RESITE NATION

ILLUSTRATED BY ARTHUR RACEHAM

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EXERCISE 5

1. Who was Swift?

2. Give the title of one of his most famous books.

3. How was he travelling?

4. Was he travelling alone?

5. What kind of weather were they having?

6. Were the roads clean?

7. Where did the two men put up for the night?

8. Did Swift give his servant any orders before going to bed?

9. What did he tell him to do?

10. Was Swift's servant very fond of work?

11. Had he also another reason for not obeying his master's orders?

12. Did he go to bed without doing what he had been told to do?

13. Was Swift pleased when he saw his boots had not been cleaned? 14. What did he say to his
servant?

15. What excuse did the servant give?

16. Was the excuse a good one?

17. What did he tell his servant to do next?

18. Did he intend starting immediately?

19. Why did the servant object to this immediate departure?

20. What answer did Swift give him?

EXERCISE 6

Ask the questions for the following answers:

1. The title is "Swift and his servant".

2. He was the author of Gulliver's Travels.

3. Yes, he is famous.

4. No, he was travelling with a servant.

5. He was travelling on horseback.

6. The two travelers came to an inn.

7. It was raining.

8. The roads were muddy.

9. Because it was raining.

10. He told him to clean his boots.

11. No, on the contrary, he was very lazy.

12. No, he didn't.

13. The servant went to bed.

14. He exclaimed: "What, you have not cleaned my boots!"

15. He said they would soon be as dirty as before.

16. He told him to saddle the horses at once.

17. He said: "We have not had our breakfast yet."

18. He wanted to take his breakfast before starting.

19. Swift replied: "Never mind, you would soon be hungry again." 20. It was a good lesson for the
servant.

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A JOURNEY BY AIR

Part 1

Mr. Clark

Mr. Wilson

Mr. Clark
Mr. Wilson

Mr. Clark

Mr. Wilson

A journey by air is more comfortable, quicker, cleaner and no dearer than first class by boat and
train.

(Mr. Clark happens to meet an old friend in Piccadilly Circus)

: Hullo, old man, how are you? It's a long time since we met, isn't

it?

: Yes, indeed. I am not getting on too badly, thanks. The trouble

is that I've got to go to Paris on business again next week. : What's wrong with Paris?

: Oh, Paris is all right, but what I don't like is the Channel

crossing and the long train journey afterwards. Then, there is always so much bother about one's
luggage and all the changes are such a nuisance.

Dembaha

Jazzran

: But why don't you go by air? It is more comfortable, quicker,

cleaner and no dearer than first class by boat and train. Everything is done for you and there's no
tipping; even the meals during the journey are free. Personally, I always travel by air whenever I can.
In fact, I'm flying to Nice next week and shall stop in Paris for a couple of days. I was just on my way
to book my seat. Look here, why don't you fly over with me?

: Well,... that's not a bad

idea. I'll join you.

(Soon after, they arrive at the travel agency and address the booking clerk.)

Mr. Clark

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: We should like to book

two seats for Friday next. This gentleman would like a return ticket to Paris, and I

Port of Nice, France

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Mr. Wilson

should like a return ticket to Nice with a break of journey at Paris. (Looking at the time-table) How
about leaving at 9.15 a.m., John, is that too early for you?

: That would suit me splendidly and give me plenty of time to

look round Paris again.

: Grand! When do you want to come back?

: I am due back on Tuesday.

Mr. Clark

Mr. Wilson

Mr. Clark

: All right.

(The booking clerk asks them for their names and telephone numbers and then makes out the
tickets)

Mr. Wilson

:(To the booking clerk) Why do you ask for our telephone

numbers?

Booking Clerk: In case there is any

interruption or

garaian

altération in the

Perubahan

ernational

international

domestic

Mr. Clark.

service, sir, so as to

Immigration Hall

let you know immediately. Here are your tickets, gentlemen, and will you please report at West
London Air Terminal on Friday morning at 9 a.m. You have a free baggage allowance of 44 lbs.1 (20
kilos) and excess baggage costs 2/8 per 2 lbs. : Thanks. (Turning to his friend) Well, John, that's
settled. I'll

pick you up on Friday at 8.30.

berkir

On Friday morning, they drive up to West London Air Terminal and enter the Passenger Hall. After
stating their destination, their baggage is weighed and labelled, and the excess paid for. When this is
over, they wait for the loudspeakers to announce that

the coach is ready to take them to the

Kereta perump.

airport. On arriving there, they enter the Immigration Hall and go through the usual formalities:
passport, currency and customs. After a wait in the lounge, a traffic-clerk assembles the passengers
for Paris and requests them to stop smoking and follow him to the plane.

When all the passengers are seated, the steward or air hostess sees to

Brymu

it that each of them has his seat belt fastened, as indicated by the illuminated

memen (ayr

dity-kan

Eiffel Tower in Paris, France

menjala

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'Libras, (singular from Latin: Libra) A pound in weight, equal to about 454 grams.

2On certain aircraft, the term "lap-straps" is used.

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panel saying: "FASTEN SEAT BELTS-NO SMOKING". The engines are then started up and the plane
taxies to a position facing the wind. As soon as the pilot receives the signal from the control-tower,
the plane begins to move along the runway and takes off a few moments later. Quickly it gains,
height, the ground seems to fall away and seat-belts can then be unfastened.

Soon after, it will be flying over the Channel and will reach the French coast about twenty minutes
later. As they approach Paris, the passengers may catch glimpses of the winding Seine and the Eiffel
Tower in the distance.

met

While the plane is circling over Le Bourget Airport, the illuminated panel lights up again to remind
the passengers of the safety measures to be taken. The plane gradually loses height until it finally
touches down on the runway. Immediately after landing, it taxies to the airport buildings, where the
passengers go through the same formalities as when they left London. Finally, a coach takes the
passengers to the French Airways Terminal which is called the "Aérogare des Invalides".

besert

EXERCISE 7

1. Where did Mr. Clark and Mr. Wilson meet each other?

2. Was it a long time since they had met?

3. Why didn't Mr. Wilson seem pleased to be going to Paris again? 4. What did his friend advise him
to do?

5. Why does Mr. Clark usually travel by air?

6. Where did he intend to go the following week?

7. What did he suggest to his friend?

8. How did Mr. Wilson like the idea?

9. What did they go to a travel

to a travel agency for?

10. At what time did Mr. Clark propose leaving London?

11. Why did the booking clerk ask these gentlemen for their telephone numbers?

12. What is the free allowance for baggage by plane?

13. What is done with the baggage at the Air Terminal?

14. How do passengers travel from West London Air Terminal to the airport?

15. What have the passengers to show the Immigration Officials?

16. Why does the steward make sure that every passenger has his seat belt

fastened?

17. When does the plane begin to move?

18. What indicates that the plane is approaching Paris?

19. Which aerodrome did they land at?

20. What formalities are necessary after landing?

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EXERCISE 8

Ask the questions for the following answers:

1. He met him at Piccadilly Circus.

2. He said he had to go to Paris again the following week.

3. Because he does not like the Channel crossing and the long train journey

afterwards.

4. Mr. Clark advised him to fly there.

5. Yes, he travels by air whenever he can.

6. He will be going to Nice the week after.

7. He will stay two days in Paris.

8. He invited his friend to join him.

9. Yes, Mr. Wilson thought it was a good idea.

10. They booked their seats for the 9.15 a.m. service.

11. They will reach Paris by lunch-time.

12. He is due back in London the following Tuesday.

13. No, he will not have much time for sight-seeing.

14. So as to advise them immediately in the event of any change in

the service.

15. He will call for his friend on Friday at 8.30 a.m.

16. A porter will look after the luggage.

17. When they hear the announcement on the loud speakers.

18. They have to show the Immigration Officer their passports. 19. When he receives the signal from
the control-tower. 20. It requests them to fasten their seat belts and stop smoking.

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A JOURNEY BY AIR

Part II

M. Blanc

A view of Heathrow Airport, London, England.

(After lunch, Mr. Wilson goes to see his friend Monsieur1 Blanc)

: Good afternoon, Mr. Wilson, it is indeed a great pleasure to

see you in Paris once again. Did you have a good crossing? I suppose you came by boat as usual?

Mr. Wilson: No, for the first time in my life I came by air.

M. Blanc

Mr. Wilson

M. Blanc

Mr. Wilson

: I must confess I have never yet had the courage to travel by air.

Do tell me what it was like.

: I thoroughly enjoyed it. There is no rush or hurry; it is very

clean and comfortable, and the officials are efficient and helpful. : Didn't you feel air-sick or dizzy?
: Not in the least. Strangely enough, I felt quite at ease and delighted with my new experience.
Furthermore, every

passenger has a comfortable seat and receives a good meal en route. There are papers to read, and
plenty to look at.

The weather was rather dull when we left London Airport, but as we climbed and neared the English
coast, the

grey mist slowly changed to white and finally we were flying in bright sunshine.

Over the Channel, apart from sky, sea and sunshine, and an occasional ship looking like a toy, there
was not much else to be seen. When the French coast was crossed and as we flew over Normandy,
we had glimpses of a countryside very similar to

Snow-capped mountains in Switzerland parts of Kent or Sussex. Unfortunately, we

*Monsieur/mǝ'sjǝ:/ mister, sir (a title or form of address for a French-speaking man).

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English Channel

Channel Islands

Jersey

English channel

soon afterwards ran into mist again and everything was blotted out.

The pilot then went up higher and we were very soon above the clouds, and I saw one of the most
beautiful sights I have ever seen. It was like being on the top of snow-capped mountains in
Switzerland. We were flying above what looked like a carpet of snow, and the effect of the sun
shining on those white clouds was something I shall never forget.

On approaching Paris, we began to lose height and the plane, which so far had been perfectly
steady, started to drop from time to time and gave one the feeling of being in a lift. But this did not
last long; the plane got steadier and we landed with a slight bump.

M. Blanc : Well, that is very interesting and you certainly seem to have

enjoyed your first air-trip. But tell me, weren't you at all nervous?

Mr. Wilson: Not a bit; I was far too interested. The strange thing is that one

does not realize the great speed at which one is travelling. Before landing, when the plane is banking
and the ground appears to run uphill, things look funny and unusual, but this sensation only lasts a
very short time.

M. Blanc

Mr. Wilson

M. Blanc
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: Well, it sounds fascinating. Next time I go to London, I'll certainly fly and see how it appeals to me.
By the way, is smoking allowed?

: Yes, it is, once you are in the air.

: How about the noise?

: Curiously enough, when you are in the plane it is hardly

noticeable. In fact, it is easy to hold a conversation and you can even write a letter in comfort unless
it is really bumpy. Good

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M. Blanc

gracious, look at the time! I must be off as I have some shopping to do. I'll do my best to see you
again before leaving

Paris.

: By all means do. Well, good-bye for the present.

Mr. Wilson: Au revoir.2

Au revoir row(r)/ from French, Goodbye until we meet again.

EXERCISE 9

1. What did Mr. Wilson do after lunch?

2. Was M. Blanc pleased to see his friend?

3. How did Mr. Wilson travel from London to Paris?

4. Had M. Blanc ever travelled by air?

5. Did Mr. Wilson enjoy his first trip by air?

6. Why did it appeal to him so much?

7. Did the height make him feel dizzy?

8. What was the weather like during the flight?

9. What does a Channel steamer look like from a plane?

10. What did the pilot do to avoid the mist?

11. What reminded Mr. Wilson of Switzerland?

12. What feeling does a plane give you when it drops suddenly?

13. Was Mr. Wilson nervous during the journey?

14. Why doesn't a passenger realize the great speed at which a plane travels?
15. When did things begin to look strange to Mr. Wilson?

16. How will M. Blanc travel the next time he goes to London?

17. When is smoking forbidden on a plane?

18. Does the noise in the plane bother you?

19. Why does Mr. Wilson leave M. Blanc so soon?

20. What will Mr. Wilson try to do before leaving Paris?

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EXERCISE 10

Ask the questions for the following answers:

1. No, he did not come by boat.

2. No, it was his first flight.

3. No, he had never yet travelled by plane.

4. He enjoyed it in every way.

5. He found them efficient and helpful.

6. No, he was not at all air-sick.

7. It was rather dull when they left London.

8. There was not much else to be seen.

9. It looks like parts of Kent or Sussex. 10. They ran into mist again.

11. He went up higher to avoid the mist. 12. It gives us the feeling of being in a lift. 13. It landed with
a slight bump.

14. Because he was far too interested.

15. It banks as it circles over the airport.

16. It appears to run uphill.

17. Between take off and landing.

18. Yes, unless it is really bumpy.

19. Because he had so

me shopping to do. 20. Yes, he'll do his best.

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ENGLISH LESSON 4
AT THE HOTEL

Mr. Fry

Reception Clerk

Mr. Fry

Reception Clerk

Mr. Fry

Reception Clerk

Hotel is a building where people stay, usually for a short time, paying for their room, meals and
additional services.

: Good evening. The day before yesterday we engaged a

suite by telegram. The name is Fry.

: We have kept suite No. 35 for you. It consists of a

bedroom, sitting-room and bathroom. It is very pleasant and comfortable. Will you register, please?

: Will you have us called at half past seven tomorrow

morning?

: I'll make a note

of it. Would you like morning tea at the same time?

: Yes, certainly. What time is breakfast?

: It is served from

eight till ten in

Mr. Fry Reception Clerk

Mr. Fry

The page

Mr. Fry

Chambermaid

the breakfast-

Reception Clerk

room or we can send it up to you if you wish.

: I think we'll have it in our room.

: Very well, sir. I'll call a page to take you up. : Thank you very much.

: (taking the hand luggage) This way, please. Here is the lift.
(Later in the suite, Mrs. Fry rings for the chambermaid)

: We have some laundry to be washed; we are in a great

hurry for it. How soon can we have it back?

: You will get it back within 24 hours; I'll take it away as

soon as it is ready.

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Mr. Fry Chambermaid

Porter

: Will you please send the valet.

: Very good, sir.

(As she leaves, a porter brings in their heavy luggage. Mr. Fry tips him)

Mr. Fry Mrs. Fry

Valet Mr. Fry

Mrs. Fry

Mrs. Fry

Mr. Fry

: Thank you very much, sir. (He leaves).

(The Frys begin to unpack)

: It seems to be rather nice here, don't you think? It ought to be for the price! Ah, here is the valet. :
You sent for me, sir?

: Yes, we should like our shoes cleaned and these suits pressed.

dear? (To his wife) Is there anything the valet can do for you,

: This dress is badly creased and needs ironing. (The valet picks up the clothes and shoes and goes
out)

: Do you realize, George, we have missed our tea. I'm simply

dying for a cup.

: Personally, I'd rather have something stronger, you know, after

this exhausting day. A whisky and soda, I think. (He rings).

A Valet

EXERCISE 11

1. Where can travellers put up for the night?

2. Why did the Frys send a telegram to the hotel?

3. What did their suite consist of?

4. Why is it better to book rooms before going to an hotel?

5. How did the two travellers book their suite?

6. What other ways are there of reserving rooms?

7. Did the Frys wish to get up early or late the following morning?

8. What did the receptionist do to remember they had to be called?

9. If you are a heavy sleeper, what do you do if you have to wake up early?

10. Does the noise in the street wake you up in the morning?

11. Does light prevent you from sleeping?

12. What do many English people take first thing in the morning?

13. Where did the Frys decide to have their breakfast?

14. What does a page do in an hotel?

15. Did these people walk up to their suite?

16. Who took them up?

17. Why did the page go up with them?

18. What did Mrs. Fry tell the chambermaid?

19. What did she ask her?

20. Where is linen washed?

EXERCISE 12

1. Were the Frys in a hurry for their laundry? 2. Are you in a hurry to learn English?

3. Who carried the Frys' heavy luggage up?

4. What did Mr. Fry give the porter?

5. What do you generally do in an hotel after your luggage has been brought

up?

6. Did Mrs. Fry consider the suite rather expensive?

7. How do you know that?

8. Who does the rooms in an hotel?

9. Do you ever make your bed?

10. Where do hotel guests leave their shoes at night to have them cleaned?

11. In what condition are your clothes after being in a trunk for a long time?
12. If your clothes are creased, what do you do with them?

13. Why did Mr. Fry ask the chambermaid to send them the valet?

14. In what condition were their shoes?

15. What do you clean your shoes with?

16. What would you do if you saw a pound note lying on the pavement?

17. How do you feel if you miss your lunch?

18. What expression did Mrs. Fry use when she realized she had not had her

tea?

19. Did her husband also want tea?

20. How do we generally feel after a very long journey?

EXERCISE 13

Ask the questions for the following answers:

1. We engage them beforehand.

2. He had kept No. 35 for them.

3. At half past seven the following morning.

4. Because I have a bad memory.

5. Breakfast is served from 8 till 10.

6. They decided to have it in their room. 7. A page did.

8. I walk up.

9. I should ring for her.

10. I set my alarm-clock.

11. He tipped him.

12. In the hotel laundry.

13. It is ironed.

14. They began to unpack.

15. She thought it rather dear.

16. We must have shoe-polish and brushes. 17. It was badly creased.

18. He wanted them pressed.

19. So far, I have not missed a single lesson.

20. We could also put up at a boarding-house.

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