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John needs to send a package to his friend in another city. He decides to go to the post office to mail it. As he enters, he is greeted by a postal worker.

"Good afternoon! How can I help you today?" the postal worker asks.

"Hi! I need to send this package. How much does it cost to send it by express mail?" John asks.

"Let me check the weight," the postal worker replies, picking up the package and placing it on the scale. "It’s 3 kilograms. For express mail, it will be 20 dollars."

"That’s fine. Can I also insure the package?" John asks.

"Yes, we offer insurance for packages. It will cost an additional 5 dollars to insure this package," the postal worker explains.

"I’ll take the insurance, please," John says, handing over the 25 dollars.

"Thank you! I’ll fill out the forms for you. Please fill in your address and your friend’s address here," the postal worker says, handing him a form.

John quickly fills out the form and gives it back to the postal worker. "All done," he says.

"Great! Your package will arrive in 2-3 days," the postal worker says, handing John a receipt. "Here is your tracking number, so you can check the status of your package online."

"Thanks for your help!" John says, taking the receipt and walking out of the post office. He feels relieved that everything is taken care of.

Полезные фразы и выражения

How can I help you today? – Чем могу помочь?

Send a package – Отправить посылку

How much does it cost to send…? – Сколько стоит отправить…?

Express mail – Экспресс-доставка

Weight – Вес

Insurance – Страховка

Additional cost – Дополнительная стоимость

Fill out the forms – Заполнить формы

Sender's address – Адрес отправителя

Recipient’s address – Адрес получателя

Tracking number – Номер для отслеживания

Postage – Почтовый сбор

Receipt – Квитанция

Check the status of your package – Проверить статус вашей посылки

All done – Всё готово

Send by regular mail – Отправить обычной почтой

I’ll take the insurance – Я возьму страховку

It will arrive in 2-3 days – Это прибудет через 2-3 дня

We offer insurance – Мы предлагаем страховку

How much does it weigh? – Сколько весит?

Упражнения

Упражнение 1: Matching (сопоставление фраз с переводами)

How much does it cost to send…?

Express mail

Tracking number

Insurance

Fill out the forms

a) Страховка

b) Сколько стоит отправить…?

c) Номер для отслеживания

d) Экспресс-доставка

e) Заполнить формы

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

John asks, "________ much does it cost to send this package by express mail?"

The postal worker says, "Your package weighs ________ 3 kilograms."

John decides to add ________ to his package.

The postal worker hands John a ________ with the tracking number.

"Your package will ________ in 2-3 days," says the postal worker.

Упражнение 3: Ответить на вопросы

What does John want to send at the post office?

How much does it cost to send the package by express mail?

What does John decide to do with the package?

How long will it take for the package to arrive?

What does the postal worker give John to track the package?

Ответы к упражнениям

Ответы к Упражнению 1:

b) Сколько стоит отправить…?

d) Экспресс-доставка

c) Номер для отслеживания

a) Страховка

e) Заполнить формы

Ответы к Упражнению 2:

How

about

insurance

receipt

arrive

Ответы к Упражнению 3:

John wants to send a package.

It costs 20 dollars to send the package by express mail.

John decides to insure the package.

The package will arrive in 2-3 days.

The postal worker gives John a receipt with the tracking number.

История

Sarah has just moved to a new city and is attending a networking event to meet new people. She walks into the room and sees a group of people standing together. She approaches them with a smile and introduces herself.