Asking for Information

There are a number of formulas used when asking for information in English. Here are some of the most common

Could you tell me...? Не могли бы вы мне сказать…?

Do you know...? Не знаете ли вы…?

Do you happen to know...? Может быть, вы знаете…?

I’d like to know... Я бы хотел узнать…?

Could you find out...? Не могли бы вы мне объяснить…?

I’m interested in a post office near here. Нет ли тут по близости почты.

I’m looking for.. Я ищу ….

Homework

Task 1

Complete the facts about the South Ural State University using the following phrases: a linguistic center, e–subscriptions, postgraduate courses, information resources, Open Institute, to be founded in, to introduce, an assistant professor.

1. The South Ural State University ________ 1943 on the basis of two plants.

2. There is ___________ in our university where you can improve your knowledge of English and get additional qualification.

3. If you want to continue your education the university offers __________ in more than 70 specialties.

4. The purpose of the ___________founded on the basis of SUSU is to reach people in distant rural and mountainous areas.

5. ________ allow students to search information using electronic versions of journals.

6. The administration of the South Ural State University __________ new technologies into the educational process.

7. A person can apply for a position of __________ if he performs some research and has publications.

8. Our scientific library is rich in _________.

Task 2