4. Прочитайте и переведите текст, обращая внимание на значение глагола could:

“Could you lend me your car this afternoon, Dad?” Phyllis asked her father.

“I’m afraid not. But you could borrow Bob’s,” he replied.

Phyllis grumbled (проворчала), “Oh, no. It’s too small and old. An the colour!... I couldn’t go into town in that!”

Bob laughed, “Hey, don’t be so rude! I like it. Anyway, couldn’t you get your own car?” he said.

“Oh, you know I couldn’t afford (позволить себе) to run (здесь содержать) it. I tried to find a job but I couldn’t,” Phyllis said. Bob could hear the self-pity in her voice. Oh’dear! This could be nasty (отвратительно). When Phyllis started using that tone of voice...

“I tell you what,” said Bob, “I’ll give you a lift (подвезти) into town and pick you up later. That way you won’t have to actually drive my car. How’s that?”

Phyllis beamed (просияла, радостно улыбнулась). She couldn’t believe her ears! “Oh, Bob, I couldn’t have a better brother! Thank you so much! Could you be ready at 6, OK?” And Phyllis skipped out (поспешила) of the room.