Читаем по-английски каждый день. Английский язык в повседневных ситуациях

История

Samantha is planning to make a big dinner tonight. She needs to buy fresh ingredients for the meal. She grabs her shopping list and heads to the supermarket. As she walks through the automatic doors, she sees the weekly special offers on the right. "I’ll check them out later," she thinks, and heads straight to the produce section.

First, Samantha picks up some apples. She is not sure if she should buy red or green, so she decides to buy both. She also grabs some bananas. Next, she goes to the vegetable section. She chooses a bunch of carrots, a head of lettuce, and a few tomatoes.

Samantha continues down the aisles. In the dairy section, she picks up a carton of milk and some cheese. She then goes to the bakery and buys a loaf of freshly baked bread.

She looks at her shopping list again and realizes she forgot to buy eggs. She heads to the next aisle, where she finds a carton of eggs on sale. "Great! I saved a little money," she smiles, putting the eggs in her cart.

Finally, Samantha picks up a few frozen vegetables and a bag of ice cream for dessert. As she pushes her cart to the checkout, she notices that there is a long line. "I hope it won’t take too long," she says to herself. The cashier rings up her items, and Samantha is ready to pay.

"Your total is 45 dollars and 60 cents," the cashier says. Samantha hands over her credit card, and after a few seconds, the transaction is complete. She packs her groceries into reusable bags and thanks the cashier. "Have a nice day!" the cashier replies.

Samantha leaves the supermarket, happy to have everything she needs for dinner. She feels good about sticking to her budget and getting everything on her list.

Полезные фразы и выражения

Shopping list – список покупок

Weekly special offers – еженедельные специальные предложения

Produce section – отдел свежих продуктов

Head to the vegetable section – направиться в отдел овощей

Pick up – взять (например, фрукты или овощи)

Carton of milk – упаковка молока

Freshly baked bread – свежеиспеченный хлеб

On sale – на распродаже

Save a little money – сэкономить немного денег

Frozen vegetables – замороженные овощи

Dessert – десерт

Checkout – касса

Long line – длинная очередь

Ring up the items – пробить товары

Credit card – кредитная карта

Reusable bags – многоразовые сумки

Transaction complete – транзакция завершена

Have a nice day – Хорошего дня

Stick to your budget – придерживаться бюджета

Pack your groceries – упаковать продукты

Упражнения

Упражнение 1: Matching (сопоставление фраз с переводами)

Shopping list

On sale

Carton of milk

Frozen vegetables

Ring up the items

a) Упаковка молока

b) Специальное предложение

c) Пробить товары

d) Замороженные овощи

e) Список покупок

Упражнение 2: Fill-in-the-blanks (заполнение пропусков в предложениях)

Samantha ________ a bunch of carrots, tomatoes, and lettuce.

The cashier says, "Your total is ________ 45 dollars and 60 cents."

She buys a loaf of ________ bread from the bakery.

Samantha heads to the ________ section to buy some milk and cheese.

After the transaction is complete, Samantha ________ her groceries into reusable bags.

Упражнение 3: Ответить на вопросы

What does Samantha buy in the produce section?

How does Samantha feel after realizing she saved money on eggs?

Why does Samantha go to the bakery?

How does Samantha pay for her groceries?

What does the cashier say when the transaction is complete?

Ответы к упражнениям

Ответы к Упражнению 1:

e) Список покупок

b) Специальное предложение

a) Упаковка молока

d) Замороженные овощи

c) Пробить товары

Ответы к Упражнению 2:

picks up

around

freshly baked

dairy

packs

Ответы к Упражнению 3:

She buys apples, bananas, carrots, lettuce, and tomatoes.

She feels happy and smiles after saving money.

She goes to the bakery to buy a loaf of freshly baked bread.

She pays with her credit card.

The cashier says, «Have a nice day!»

История

Emily is meeting her friend Anna at their favorite coffee shop to catch up. When she enters, the smell of freshly brewed coffee fills the air. She walks up to the counter and looks at the menu. There are so many choices—lattes, cappuccinos, americanos, and even iced drinks.

"Hi! What can I get for you today?" the barista asks with a smile.

"I’ll have a cappuccino, please," Emily says, "and a blueberry muffin." She looks at the pastries on display. "Actually, could I also get a chocolate croissant?"

"Sure! Anything else?" the barista asks.

"That’s it for today," Emily replies. She pays with her credit card and then waits at the counter for her order.

While she waits, she notices Anna walking in. They wave at each other and greet each other with a hug. "It’s been so long!" Anna says.

"I know, I’ve missed you!" Emily replies. They chat while they wait for their drinks and food.

Finally, the barista calls out, "Cappuccino and pastries for Emily!" Emily grabs her order and they find a table by the window. They sit down, sipping their drinks and catching up on each other's lives.

As they chat, they notice the coffee shop has become more crowded. People are working on laptops, talking on the phone, and enjoying their drinks. Emily takes a sip of her cappuccino. "This is perfect," she says. "I love coming here."

Anna smiles and agrees, "It’s one of the best places to relax."

After a while, they finish their drinks and pastries. Emily pays the bill and thanks the barista. "See you soon!" she says to Anna.

"Definitely!" Anna replies. They both leave the coffee shop, feeling happy after a good catch-up.

Полезные фразы и выражения

Coffee shop – кафе

Freshly brewed coffee – свежезаваренный кофе

What can I get for you? – Что могу вам предложить?

Cappuccino – капучино

Blueberry muffin – черничная маффина

Chocolate croissant – шоколадный круассан

Anything else? – Что-то еще?

Pay with a credit card – платить кредитной картой

Wait for your order – ждать свой заказ

Wave at each other – махать друг другу

Catch up – наверстать упущенное, поболтать

Order – заказ

Sipping drinks – пить напитки маленькими глотками

Enjoying their drinks – наслаждаться напитками

Work on laptops – работать на ноутбуках

Talking on the phone – разговаривать по телефону

Relax – отдыхать

This is perfect – Это идеально

Definitely – Определенно

See you soon – Увидимся скоро

Упражнения

Упражнение 1: Matching (сопоставление фраз с переводами)

Freshly brewed coffee

Chocolate croissant

Catch up

Sipping drinks

Definitely

a) Пить напитки маленькими глотками

b) Черничный круассан

c) Определенно

d) Наверстать упущенное

e) Свежезаваренный кофе

Упражнение 2: Fill-in-the-blanks (заполнение пропусков в предложениях)

Emily orders a ________ and a blueberry muffin.

Anna and Emily sit down and start ________ their drinks.

Emily ________ her order with a credit card.

The coffee shop is full of people ________ on laptops.

"I love coming here," Emily says. "This is ________."

Упражнение 3: Ответить на вопросы

What drink does Emily order at the coffee shop?

How does Emily pay for her order?

What do Emily and Anna do while waiting for their drinks?

How does Emily feel about the coffee shop?

What do they do after they finish their drinks?

Ответы к упражнениям

Ответы к Упражнению 1:

e) Свежезаваренный кофе

b) Черничный круассан

d) Наверстать упущенное

a) Пить напитки маленькими глотками

c) Определенно

Ответы к Упражнению 2:

cappuccino

sipping

pays

working

perfect

Ответы к Упражнению 3:

Emily orders a cappuccino and a blueberry muffin.

She pays with her credit card.

Emily and Anna chat and wave at each other.

Emily feels that it’s the perfect place to relax.

After finishing their drinks, they leave the coffee shop.

История

Laura wakes up early every morning. Today is no different. Her alarm clock rings at 6:30 a.m., and she immediately reaches out to turn it off. She stretches and gets out of bed. "Time to get ready for work," she thinks.

First, Laura goes to the bathroom to brush her teeth and wash her face. After that, she takes a quick shower. She picks out her clothes for the day – a black skirt and a white blouse. "I need to look professional today," she thinks as she gets dressed.

Next, Laura goes to the kitchen to make some breakfast. She decides to have oatmeal with fruits. She puts the oatmeal in a bowl and adds some bananas and strawberries. While she eats, she checks her phone for any emails or messages. "Nothing important," she says to herself and finishes her breakfast.

It’s almost 7:30, so Laura quickly grabs her bag, puts on her coat, and checks her appearance in the mirror. "I’m ready," she says, feeling confident. She leaves the house at 7:45 to catch the bus.

On the way to the bus stop, she notices the weather. "It’s a bit chilly today," she thinks. She’s glad she brought a scarf. The bus arrives right on time, and Laura gets on. "Another busy day ahead," she says, settling into her seat.

When she arrives at the office, Laura greets her coworkers with a smile. "Good morning!" she says. After a few minutes of small talk, she sits down at her desk, ready to start the day. She opens her laptop and checks her schedule. "Looks like I have back-to-back meetings," she thinks.

Полезные фразы и выражения

Alarm clock – будильник

Get out of bed – встать с кровати

Time to get ready – Пора собираться

Brush your teeth – чистить зубы

Wash your face – умываться

Take a shower – принимать душ

Pick out clothes – выбирать одежду

Look professional – выглядеть профессионально

Make breakfast – готовить завтрак

Oatmeal with fruits – овсянка с фруктами

Check your phone – проверять телефон

Nothing important – ничего важного

Grab your bag – брать сумку

Put on your coat – надевать пальто

Check your appearance – проверять свой внешний вид

Feel confident – чувствовать уверенность

Catch the bus – успеть на автобус

Notice the weather – обратить внимание на погоду

Glad to bring a scarf – рад, что взяла шарф

Settling into your seat – устраиваться на своем месте

Back-to-back meetings – совещания подряд

Small talk – беседа на общие темы

Ready to start the day – готов начать день

Open your laptop – открыть ноутбук

Check your schedule – проверить расписание

Упражнения

Упражнение 1: Matching (сопоставление фраз с переводами)

Alarm clock

Pick out clothes

Brush your teeth

Check your phone

Catch the bus

a) Проверить телефон

b) Собирать одежду

c) Успеть на автобус

d) Чистить зубы

e) Будильник

Упражнение 2: Fill-in-the-blanks (заполнение пропусков в предложениях)

Laura wakes up at ________ every morning.

After a quick shower, Laura ________ a black skirt and a white blouse.

She makes some ________ with fruits for breakfast.

Laura ________ her bag and puts on her coat.

Laura checks her ________ for any emails or messages.

Упражнение 3: Ответить на вопросы

What time does Laura wake up?

What does Laura have for breakfast?

How does Laura feel when she finishes getting ready?

What is the weather like when Laura leaves the house?

What does Laura do first when she arrives at the office?

Ответы к упражнениям

Ответы к Упражнению 1:

e) Будильник

b) Собирать одежду

d) Чистить зубы

a) Проверить телефон

c) Успеть на автобус

Ответы к Упражнению 2:

6:30 a.m.

picks out

oatmeal

grabs

phone

Ответы к Упражнению 3:

Laura wakes up at 6:30 a.m.

Laura has oatmeal with fruits for breakfast.

Laura feels confident when she finishes getting ready.

The weather is a bit chilly when Laura leaves the house.

The first thing Laura does when she arrives at the office is greet her coworkers and say «Good morning.»

История

It’s a busy Monday morning, and Sarah is on her way to work. She checks the time on her phone: it's 8:15 a.m. "I’d better hurry," she thinks. The bus is scheduled to arrive at 8:20, and she needs to catch it to avoid being late.

Sarah walks quickly to the bus stop, keeping an eye on the street to see if the bus is coming. As she approaches the stop, she sees the bus in the distance. "Perfect timing!" she says to herself. She gets to the bus stop just as the bus pulls up.

The bus driver greets her with a smile and says, "Good morning!" Sarah gives a friendly nod and steps onto the bus. She finds a seat by the window and looks around. There are a few empty seats, but most of them are taken by other commuters.

As the bus starts moving, Sarah takes out her phone to check her emails. "Looks like I have a busy day ahead," she says quietly. The bus makes its first stop, and a few more people get on. Sarah notices that the bus is getting more crowded.

After a few stops, the bus reaches Sarah's destination. She gathers her things and stands up. "Excuse me," she says to the person sitting in front of her, trying to get through the narrow aisle. The person moves aside, and Sarah steps off the bus.

"Have a great day!" the bus driver calls out as Sarah exits. "Thanks, you too!" she replies. Sarah takes a deep breath of fresh air and walks toward her office building. She’s glad she made it on time.

Полезные фразы и выражения

Bus stop – автобусная остановка

Catch the bus – успеть на автобус

Scheduled to arrive – должен приехать

Keep an eye on the street – следить за улицей

Perfect timing – отличное время

Bus driver – водитель автобуса

Good morning – Доброе утро

Find a seat – найти место

Commuters – пассажиры, едущие на работу

Take out your phone – достать телефон

Check your emails – проверять электронную почту

Getting crowded – становится многолюдно

Gather your things – собрать свои вещи

Narrow aisle – узкий проход

Move aside – отойти в сторону

Exit the bus – выйти из автобуса

Have a great day – Хорошего дня

On time – вовремя

Take a deep breath – глубоко вздохнуть

Walk toward – идти к

Упражнения

Упражнение 1: Matching (сопоставление фраз с переводами)

Bus stop

Catch the bus

Take out your phone

Commuters

Move aside

a) Водители автобуса

b) Автобусная остановка

c) Пассажиры, едущие на работу

d) Отойти в сторону

e) Успеть на автобус

Упражнение 2: Fill-in-the-blanks (заполнение пропусков в предложениях)

Sarah is on her way to work and needs to ________ the bus.

The bus driver greets Sarah with a ________.

Sarah takes out her ________ to check her emails.

Sarah gets off the bus and says, "________!" to the bus driver.

Sarah walks ________ her office building after exiting the bus.

Упражнение 3: Ответить на вопросы

What time does Sarah need to catch the bus?

What does Sarah do when she gets on the bus?

What happens after the bus starts moving?

How does Sarah feel about catching the bus on time?

What does Sarah do when she exits the bus?

Ответы к упражнениям

Ответы к Упражнению 1:

b) Автобусная остановка

e) Успеть на автобус

a) Водители автобуса

c) Пассажиры, едущие на работу

d) Отойти в сторону

Ответы к Упражнению 2:

catch

smile

phone

Have a great day

toward

Ответы к Упражнению 3:

Sarah needs to catch the bus at 8:20 a.m.

Sarah finds a seat and checks her emails.

After the bus starts moving, it makes stops and picks up more passengers.

Sarah feels relieved and glad she caught the bus on time.

When Sarah exits the bus, she thanks the driver and walks toward her office building.

История

Anna needs to call her friend Mark to confirm their plans for the weekend. She picks up her phone and dials his number. After a few rings, Mark answers the phone.

"Hello?" Mark says.

"Hey Mark, it’s Anna. How are you?" she asks.

"I’m good, thanks! How about you?" Mark replies.

"I’m doing well. I just wanted to confirm our plans for Saturday. Are we still meeting for lunch?" Anna asks.

"Yes, absolutely! What time works for you?" Mark says.

"How about 12:30?" Anna suggests.

"12:30 sounds perfect," Mark agrees.

"Great! I’ll see you then," Anna says, feeling relieved that everything is set.

"Looking forward to it! See you soon!" Mark replies before hanging up.

After the call, Anna feels better knowing that her weekend plans are confirmed. She puts her phone down and gets back to work, smiling because she’s looking forward to their lunch.

Полезные фразы и выражения

Dial a number – набрать номер

Answer the phone – ответить на звонок

Pick up the phone – взять трубку

How are you? – Как ты?

I’m doing well – Я в порядке

Confirm plans – подтвердить планы

Are we still meeting for…? – Мы все еще встречаемся для…?

What time works for you? – Во сколько тебе удобно?

Sounds perfect – Звучит идеально

Looking forward to it – С нетерпением жду этого

See you soon – Увидимся скоро

Hang up – положить трубку

Feel relieved – чувствовать облегчение

Get back to work – вернуться к работе

Weekend plans – планы на выходные

Confirm the details – подтвердить детали

Call someone – позвонить кому-то

Make a phone call – позвонить

Busy line – занятая линия

Leave a voicemail – оставить голосовое сообщение

Упражнения

Упражнение 1: Matching (сопоставление фраз с переводами)

Dial a number

What time works for you?

Hang up

Looking forward to it

Get back to work

a) Положить трубку

b) Вернуться к работе

c) Набрать номер

d) С нетерпением жду этого

e) Во сколько тебе удобно?

Упражнение 2: Fill-in-the-blanks (заполнение пропусков в предложениях)

Anna calls Mark to ________ their weekend plans.

Mark answers the phone and says, "________?"

Anna suggests meeting at ________ 12:30.

After the call, Anna feels ________ because everything is confirmed.

"See you ________!" Mark says before hanging up.

Упражнение 3: Ответить на вопросы

What does Anna want to confirm with Mark?

What time do Anna and Mark agree to meet?

How does Anna feel after the phone call?

What is Anna doing after the call?

What does Mark say at the end of the call?

Ответы к упражнениям

Ответы к Упражнению 1:

c) Набрать номер

e) Во сколько тебе удобно?

a) Положить трубку

d) С нетерпением жду этого

b) Вернуться к работе

Ответы к Упражнению 2:

confirm

Hello

around

relieved

soon

Ответы к Упражнению 3:

Anna wants to confirm their plans for the weekend (for lunch on Saturday).

They agree to meet at 12:30.

Anna feels relieved after the phone call.

After the call, Anna gets back to work.

Mark says, «Looking forward to it! See you soon!» before hanging up.

At the Airport

История

Sophie is flying to New York for a business trip. She arrives at the airport two hours before her flight. As she enters the terminal, she sees the flight information boards displaying her flight details.

She walks to the check-in counter and joins the line. "Good morning," the airline agent says with a smile. "How can I help you today?"

"Hi, I’m Sophie Johnson. I’m here for the 10:30 a.m. flight to New York," Sophie replies.

"Great! May I see your passport and ticket?" the agent asks.