Unit 4 (english) The Pleasure Was All Mine
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Bernard Berg
Well, we've got a very interesting invitation.
I've received a letter.
"Dear Bernard, I live in a Moscow suburb now.
It's called Peredelkino (Kiev Railway line).
Please note my new address and my telephone number.
Why not come and see me?
Expect you any day, any time.
You might as well bring your friends.
Give me a ring, please.
Hope you can come.
Yours Helen"
Shirley Pearl
Who is Helen?
Bernard Berg
She's an old friend of mine, my colleague and the translator of my publications.
Wesley West
So, will you go?
Shirley Pearl
Well, I'd like to see a Moscow suburb.
(At Helen's house.
The guests ring the bell.)
Helen (from behind the door)
I'm coming, just a minute.
(Helen opens the door.
She is an elderly woman.
She is wearing a dark blue blouse and a grey skirt.)
Hullo. Ah, it's you Bernard!
How lovely to see you!
Bernard Berg
We aren't intruding, are we?
Helen
No, not at all. You are welcome.
Come in, everybody.
Bernard Berg
These are my friends.
(They introduce themselves...
Bernard gives Helen a box of chocolates and a bunch of flowers.)
Helen
Thank you.
Fresh roses!
What a sweet smell!
You can hang up your hats, coats, and umbrellas here.
This way, please.
Will you go into the living-room?
I'll be back in no time.
Shirley Pearl
What a cosy place!
Maurice Morgan
There isn't much furniture.
Shirley Pearl
Nothing superfluous.
Maurice Morgan
What a lovely combination of colours: gold, brown, white, a little red and black.
And then that green pot-plant!
Win Lynn
The room looks cheerful!
Helen (coming)
Make yourselves comfortable.
There aren't enough chairs here.
Bernard, could you fetch some more from the next room?
Bernard Berg
You've moved in recently, haven't you?
Helen
Yes, I have.
But I haven't had the time to furnish the rooms.
My son has some very good ideas!
He follows the principle: "If you can't have the best, make the best of what you have".
Maurice Morgan
Where does your son work?
Helen
He's an interior designer.
He works for a big firm of designers in Tverskaya Street.
Maurice Morgan
Does he like his job?
Helen
"Like" is not the right word. He loves it there.
Nora North
You've got some lovely paintings.
Helen
My son paints in his free time.
By the way, this is his plan for furnishing my living-room.
Take a look at it.
Russell Brundon
The room faces south-east.
Helen
There's to be a fireplace in the left-hand corner.
Russell Brundon
Are these built-in bookcases in the right-hand corner?
Helen
Yes, they are. I haven't got many books.
But I'm rather choosy.
Arthur Clarke
Choose an author as you choose a friend.
Helen
You read my mind.
Opposite the window there'll be a sofa, three arm-chairs and a big carpet on the floor.
Nora North
The view is wonderful!
Helen
It's very beautiful when it snows.
Maurice Morgan
And when it rains?
Helen
It's beautiful practically in any season: in spring, in summer, in autumn, and in winter.
Shirley Pearl
What's the winter like here?
Helen
You should see it for yourself.
Tony Dakota
I like all sorts of weather, when it's hot, warm or cold, frosty or cloudy, except windy weather.
It gets on my nerves.
Russell Brundon
The English say: there's no bad weather, there are bad clothes.
Nora North
Is the house large enough for your family?
Helen
Oh, quite.
There are two bedrooms, two bathrooms, two lavatories, a living-room, a study and a kitchen.
Russell Brundon
Is there a garage?
Helen
Yes, on the north side of the house.
Nora North
Is the house convenient to live in?
Helen
Oh, yes. It's an easy house to live in.
I've got all the modern conveniences: electricity, gas, central heating and a telephone.
Arthur Clarke
How long have you been living here?
Helen
For about half a year.
Steve McQueen
Do you work in Moscow?
Helen
Yes, I go to town three days a week: on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
On Monday and Thursday I stay here and work in my study.
Saturday and Sunday are my days off.
Wesley West
How long does it take you to get to your work in the city?
Helen
If I go by local train it takes me more than an hour.
If I go by car it saves a lot of time.
Wesley West
Do you drive?
Helen
Yes, I do.
I type my lectures and articles.
I clean the rooms, cook and wash up.
I can do everything myself, except for some repairs, of course.
Wesley West
Your son doesn't live here, does he?
Helen
No, he doesn't.
He's a city lover.
He's got a three-room flat in the centre of Moscow.
He and his family often come over here for the week-ends.
I have a pet, a very clever cat.
His name is Bartholomew.
So, I'm never lonely.
I'm never idle, you know.
Shirley Pearl
Who takes care of your garden?
(They hear the whistle.)
Helen
The tea is ready.
(Helen wheels a trolley with the tea things.)
Helen
Help yourself, please.
These cakes are home-made.
Shirley Pearl
Delicious.
Tony Dakota
Fantastic!
Helen
Will you pass me the teapot, please?
I'll pour the tea.
Maurice Morgan
Yes, please.
That would be nice.
Helen
Some more tea?
Arthur Clarke
No, thank you.
Bernard Berg
What about your latest research work?
Have you finished it yet?
Helen
Unfortunately, not yet.
I have a lot to do.
Bernard Berg
We wish you success.
Everybody
Thank you very much for having us.
Helen
The pleasure was all mine.
All the best!
Bernard (to Helen)
Take care! See you soon.