Translate the Contract starting with the words The total price.

6. Read as in the examples:

• Example

GBP 3,000 three thousand pounds sterling

GBP 4,000	USD 4,000	DM 4,000
GBP 2,000	USD 2,000	DM 2,000
GBP 5,000	USD 5,000	DM 5,000
GBP 7,000	USD 7,000	DM 7,000

• Example

GBP 200 two hundred pounds sterling

GBP 300 USD 400 DM 700

GBP 100 USD 700 DM 600

• Example

GBP 225 two hundred and twenty five pounds sterling

GBP 675 USD 389 DM 173

GBP 834 USD 572 DM 311

• Example

GBP 3,250 three thousand two hundred and fifty pounds sterling

GBP	2,974	GBP 3,333
USD	7,123	USD 5,110
DM	1,560	DM 7,123

7. Translate into Russian and answer the questions as in the example:

• Example

— You remember these rules, don't you? — Yes, I do. / No, I don't.

These rules are easy to remember, aren't they?

This Unit was very easy to read, wasn't it?

You know many English words now, don't you?

You like the English language, don't you?

You can translate some papers into Russian now, can't you?

You remember the part of the Contract quoted in this Unit, don't you?

8. Write a similar text of another Contract, changing:

• the names of the companies

• the goods

• the dates

Role play.

Imagine you are discussing the above contract with the Sellers before it is signed.

Unit forty one

London taxis

Text

One day after an external visit Vladimir Antonov one of the par­ticipants of the Programme decided to go sightseeing by himself. Just to economise time, he decided to go by taxi.

The famous London black taxi cabs can be hailed in the street. Some cabs are now painted different colours and carry limited adver­tising, but are still bound by the same strict regulations. They are available for hire if the yellow light above the windscreen is lit. All these taxis have meters which the driver must use on all journeys within the Metropolitan Police District. The District covers most of Greater London and goes out to the Heathrow Airport. For longer journeys the price is usually negotiated with the driver beforehand. There is also a minimum payable charge which is shown on the meter when you hire the cab. Passengers are expected to pay extra for large luggage, journeys between 20.00—06.00, at weekends and holidays.

There are over 500 ranks throughout London, including all major hotels and British Rail stations.

Besides black cabs there are mini-cabs which practically render similar services. But they cannot be hailed in the street, they are in­distinguishable from private cars. Unlike the black cabs they are not licensed and their drivers do not take the same stringent tests. They are cheaper than black cabs. Usually they are ordered by telephone. They are listed in Yellow Pages.

When Vladimir saw a cab with a yellow light he signaled it to halt:

Vladimir: Excuse me, could you take me to Westminster Bridge?

Driver: Yes, certainly. Get in please..... Where do you want me to stop?

Vladimir: Near Big Ben or just opposite the Houses of Parlia­ment.

Driver: Good..... Here you are.

Vladimir: How much is it?

Driver: The meter says three forty.

Vladimir: Here it is... Keep the small change.

Driver: Thank you. Good-bye. Enjoy the sights.

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