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Maria is studying Russian literature for her university exams, and she decides to visit the library to find a copy of Eugene Onegin by Alexander Pushkin. She enters the library and walks up to the front desk, where a librarian greets her.

"Good morning! How can I help you today?" the librarian asks.

"Hi! I’m looking for Eugene Onegin by Alexander Pushkin. Do you have it in the library?" Maria asks.

"Of course! We have several copies," the librarian replies. "It’s a great classic. Follow me, I’ll show you where it is."

Maria follows the librarian to the Russian literature section. The librarian points to a shelf filled with books in both Russian and English. "Here it is," the librarian says, pulling out a copy of the book. "This edition is in English, but we also have the original Russian version."

Maria is excited. "I’d love to read the original, but I’m not sure if I can understand it yet," she says.

"No worries! This English translation is great, and it will help you understand the story," the librarian assures her. "Many people start with the translation and then move on to the original."

"Thank you! I’ll take this English edition for now," Maria says, smiling.

"Great choice," the librarian says. "Would you like to check it out now?"

"Yes, please," Maria replies.

She walks to the front desk, hands over her library card, and checks out the book.

"The due date is in two weeks," the librarian says as she scans the book.

"Thanks so much!" Maria replies. "I’m looking forward to reading it."

"Enjoy the book!" the librarian says with a smile as Maria leaves the library, excited to dive into one of Russia’s greatest literary works.

Полезные фразы и выражения

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

I’m looking for… – Я ищу…

Do you have Eugene Onegin? – У вас есть Евгений Онегин?

Follow me – Пойдемте за мной

Russian literature section – Раздел русской литературы

Original Russian version – Оригинальная русская версия

English translation – Английский перевод

Check out the book – Взять книгу на руки

Library card – Библиотечная карта

Due date – Срок возврата книги

Enjoy the book – Приятного чтения

Classic book – Классическая книга

Would you like to check it out? – Хотите взять её?

Great choice – Отличный выбор

Start with the translation – Начать с перевода

Move on to the original – Перейти к оригиналу

Many people enjoy this book – Многие наслаждаются этой книгой

Literary work – Литературное произведение

Famous author – Знаменитый автор

Study literature – Изучать литературу

Упражнения

Упражнение 1: Matching (сопоставление фраз с переводами)

How can I help you today?

Original Russian version

English translation

Would you like to check it out?

Great choice

a) Отличный выбор

b) Хотите взять её?

c) Оригинальная русская версия

d) Чем могу помочь?

e) Английский перевод

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

Maria asks, "________ looking for Eugene Onegin?"

The librarian says, "Here is the ________ edition of the book."

Maria decides to check out the ________ edition for now.

The librarian says, "You can ________ it at the front desk."

"The ________ is in two weeks," the librarian says.

Упражнение 3: Ответить на вопросы

What book is Maria looking for?

What does the librarian recommend about reading the original Russian version?

What version of the book does Maria choose?

How long does Maria have to return the book?

What does the librarian say when Maria checks out the book?

Ответы к упражнениям

Ответы к Упражнению 1:

d) Чем могу помочь?

c) Оригинальная русская версия

e) Английский перевод

b) Хотите взять её?

a) Отличный выбор

Ответы к Упражнению 2:

I’m

English

English

check out

due date

Ответы к Упражнению 3:

Maria is looking for Eugene Onegin by Alexander Pushkin.

The librarian suggests starting with the English translation before moving on to the original Russian version.

Maria chooses the English edition of the book.

Maria has two weeks to return the book.

The librarian says, «Enjoy the book!» when Maria checks out the book.