Упражнение 5. Преобразуйте прямую речь из упражнения 4 в косвенную, поставив глагол-сказуемое главного предложения в Past Simple Tense. Перескажите истории в прошедшем времени.

Упражнение 6. Расставьте вместо троеточий предлоги, где это необходимо. Прочтите, переведите и перескажите полученный текст. Проанализируйте формы глаголов, их время и залог в каждом предложении. Выполните письменный литературный перевод материала на русский язык. В случае возникновения трудностей при переводе, воспользуйтесь «Переводчиком Google» в Интернете (http://translate.google.ru/).

Источник: LBC 97,3FM

London’s Biggest Conversation

Saturday 5th May 2012

Ken Livingstone has admitted he didn't write a winning speech … the lead-up … the Mayoral Election.

… his first interview since his narrow defeat … Boris Johnson … the race for City Hall, the Labour candidate told LBC 97.3 that he spent hours working on his concession speech. But as the results got closer, he realized he didn't have anything to say if he won.

LISTEN TO KEN LIVINGSTONE'S FIRST INTERVIEW

Mr Livingstone announced his retirement … politics following the defeat … City Hall, drawing to a close an impressive 41-year career, where he led the Greater London Council and was Mayor of London … eight years.

Speaking … David Mellor and Jacqui Smith, Ken denied claims his tax affairs were to blame … his loss, saying he believes it was Boris's charisma that made the difference.

He said: "No one on the street ever came up … me and asked 'What's this about your tax?' The negative stuff dominates the media, but it all the hustings we did, it was never raised… all.

"I don't think Boris won because … negative campaigning. He won because … his personality and his humor.

"It was a very personal win … him. Cameron just hasn't got that."

Mr Livingstone also gave strong backing … Labour leader Ed Miliband, admitting that he is the first party chief to invite him around … dinner.

He added: "… the first time since John Smith's death, if my life is … the hands … the Labour leader, I would sleep well … night. He is genuinely Labour, and those who are skeptical will be won over."

After he announced his retirement … his speech at City Hall, Ken told David and Jacqui that he already has a project to work on – his sister-…-law's garden!

Упражнение 7. Расставьте вместо троеточий артикли, где это необходимо. Прочтите, переведите и перескажите полученный текст. Проанализируйте формы глаголов, их время и залог в каждом предложении. Выполните письменный литературный перевод материала на русский язык. В случае возникновения трудностей при переводе, воспользуйтесь «Переводчиком Google» в Интернете (http://translate.google.ru/).

Источник: LBC 97,3FM

London’s Biggest Conversation

M&S Faces Headache At New Distribution Site

Monday, 19th August 2013 18:56

Marks & Spencer (M&S) is facing … fresh headache in its efforts to revive its core UK general merchandise business amid … slew of technical problems at … vital new distribution center.

Sky News understands that … company has been hit by … range of IT glitches at … new 900,000 square foot warehouse at Castle Donington in Leicestershire that will ultimately be used to fulfill all of its customers' online orders.

The problems were of … sufficient scale to prompt some M&S trading directors, who are responsible for specific product categories, to express concerns about allowing their stock to flow through … new center for fear of disrupting availability in stores, according to insiders.

M&S was working to address … IT issues, which had also given rise to compliance concerns about product integrity, they said.

An M&S spokesman said they did not comment on "rumor and speculation", adding: "We’ve said from day one that operations at Castle Donington will build over … long period of time to protect customer service. Nothing has changed and it is early days on-site as we follow … ramp-up plan."

There is no suggestion that M&S will be unable to resolve … IT issues in time for … peak Christmas trading period although if that did turn out to be the case, … company would implement contingency plans to ensure … fulfillment of customer orders, an insider said.

The efficiency of … Castle Donington site is … important test ofM&S chief executive Marc Bolland's plans to improve … performance of … company's clothing business after eight consecutive quarters of declining like-for-like sales.

When it was opened in May, … new center was hailed by Mr. Bolland as … key milestone in … company's efforts to modernize its supply chain.

"Castle Donington is one of … most modern, fully automated distribution centers in … UK," he said at … time.

"As we are recruiting … significant proportion of employees through our Marks & Start Logistics scheme for people with disabilities, this investment in … UK is … unique combination of state-of-…-art technology and … great social working environment.

… building, which includes Europe's largest solar panel, is designed to handle one million orders every day, and at … same time to underline M&S's credentials as … socially responsible employer.

M&S boasted at … time of its opening that … site was large enough to contain 11 football pitches … size of Wembley or…a dozen Boeing 747 aircraft.

Mr. Bolland's blueprint for modernizing M&S's supply chain has been welcomed in principle by … City, which is keen to see … retailer delivering as much as £300m in annual savings generated by slashing … number of distribution centers it uses.

Dirk Lembregts, M&S's director of supply chain, said in May that … overhaul would mean … 70 % reduction in … period between customer orders being placed and … delivery of products.

M&S has lagged behind many rivals in its e-commerce operations, terminating … partnership with Amazon and recruiting one of … architects of Tesco's online success to help develop … new website.

News of … IT issues comes on … day that … retailer unveiled … autumn advertising campaign shot by … prominent photographer Annie Leibowitz.

It stars well-known figures from … arts, sport and showbusiness, including … actress Dame Helen Mirren, artist Tracey Emin, author Monica Ali, Olympic champion boxer Nicola Adams and creative director of US Vogue Grace Coddington.

ТЕМА 5. ОТВЕТЫ К УПРАЖНЕНИЯМ.

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