The girls tell their grandna about their new house

KINGDOM

1. Britons, and the English in particular, are notoriously undemonstrative. The “stuff upper lip” is not just the stuff of fiction and emotional displays, positive or negative, are generally frowned upon. Gestures such as backslapping and hugging are discouraged and a wide distance should be maintained between participants in a conversation. Maintaining eye contact may be necessary when you are trying to emphasize important points but you must avoid any temptation to “eye-ball”. Talking loudly is unacceptable and shouting is beyond the pale. Some old-fashioned interlocutors may not hear you if you have your hands in your pockets. The British do not gesticulate frantically.

2. Introductions can be tricky. Ideally the British prefer third-party introductions but in certain situations, like a drinks party, it may not always be possible and, though awkward, you may just have to go ahead and introduce yourself. Firm handshakes are the norm as part of a formal introduction but may not be expected at subsequent meetings or on social occasions; a gentleman should always wait for a woman to proffer her hand before squeezing it gently. The continental habit of exchanging kisses has gained currency especially amongst the young and the affected but is not recommended for visitors – even the natives are unsure of the correct procedure.

3. “How do you do?” is a greeting not a question. It is used when people are introduced for the first time only and the correct response is to repeat “How do you do?” which is a more or less sincere enquiry as to your well-being.

4. This emotional detachment or even apparent indifference also explains the British abhorrence of Americanisms such as “Have a nice day”. The objection lies not in the sentiment itself but in the lack of sincerity that is implied to the stand-offish British mentality.

5. If the British use few words, it is because they prefer to mean those they do use. They are polite and courteous for the most part. They expect to be treated with respect, in turn for which they will treat you with respect, so: – if there is a queue, go to the back of the line and wait patiently; - do not use the “V” – sign (raising the index and middle fingers) unless you are sure which is the Churchillian version signifying peace or victory (palm outwards); the use of the alternative version (palm inwards) is less common nowadays but is still vulgar and offensive.

6. A service charge of 10-15 % is almost always included in hotel and restaurant bills and you should be wary of establishments that leave the credit card slip open for you to include an additional contribution (if you wish to reward exceptional service give cash directly to the staff). Do not tip bar staff in pubs where there is no table service. Otherwise taxi drivers (especially in London), hairdressers, porters, etc. will expect 10-15 % or a couple of pounds, whichever is the greater.

IV. Ответьте на вопросы к тексту:

1. What kind of people are Britons?

2. What kind of introductions do the British prefer?

3. What does “How do you do?” mean in Britain?

4. What are the norms of public behaviour in Britain?

Yes, (he bought a red tie)

2.Before 1970 all Oxbridge colledges were separate for men and women.
3.Only pupils who do well at A-level may go to University.
4.Universities normally select students on the basis of A-level results and interview.
5.Evry student has a tutor in charge of planning his work and discussingits results with the students.

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1. What is he afraid ...? 2. If you are interested ... literature you may join our literary society. 3. Kate is very good ... English. 4. Is she still afraid... darkness? 5. My mother was angry ... me for my bad behavior. 6. The Welsh are very proud ... their language. 7. Ann is fond ... her younger brother. 8. Do you think your teachers had much influence ... you? 9. Paul is getting anxious ... his future career. 10. Hurry up or you'll be late ... the plane. 11. Jane is 16 and she speaks two foreign languages. Her parents are very proud ... her. 12. He is used ... getting up early. 13. Many people are fond ... winter sports. 14. The manager was satisfied ... Bill's work and offered him a pay rise. 15. He is interested ... foreign languages. 16.1 was late ... the office again this morning; that is why the boss seems to be angry... me. 17. His garden is very well kept and he is very proud ... it. 18. He is married ... Cathleen and has three children. 19. Children are usually fond ... sweet things. 20. Nick is ill... the flue. He won't be coming tonight. 21. Sydney in Australia is famous ... its Opera House. 22. You are very good ... explaining things. 23. Are you worried ... your driving test? 24. I'm tired ... eating potatoes every day. Why can't we have rice for a change? 25. To tell you the truth, I'm not very keen... seeing him again. 26. If you are not satisfied ... the service at the hotel, you should complain to the manager. 27. I'm surprised ... you, forgetting your briefcase like that. 28. It was good ... you to help Dave with his homework. 29. The public is taking a lot of interest ... the new courses offered by the Open University. 30. We're angry ... Alex for letting us down. 31. He's quite nice but I wouldn't like to be married ... him. 32. The pudding was made ... fruit and chocolate. 33. Are you familiar ... this type of machine? 34. His essay is full... mistakes. 35. The jury found him quilty ... murder

to remember where he knew him from. A staring B inspecting C seeing 3. Linda, …….. is very keen on computers, is studying to be a graphic designer. A. who B that C which 4. Harry is very ……… to his friends and will never disappoint them. A. caring B. patient C. loyal 5. The birth of their baby son brought ……. many changes to James and Lilly’s life. A. off B. up C. about 6. When Helen got to the station, the train …….. . A. just left B. had just left C has just left 7. Unless you …….. me what’s wrong, I can’t help you. A. don’t tell B. tell C. ‘ll tell 8. Some tracs on this CD are extremely ……….. . A. perfect B. excellent C. impressive 9. You …….. see a dentist about that toothache of yours. A. better B. should C. ought 10. Emma’s friend lives very close to her, so she always goes to her house …….. foot. A. by B. on C. with 11. Our teacher made the whole class …….. back after school. A. to stay B. stay C. staying 12. She said she ……. away the following weekend. A. was going to be B. had been c will be 13. Environmental organizations work towards the ………… of the natural environment. A. emission B. conservation C. adoption 14. These jeans are too big for you; you need to take them ……… . A. in B. up C. out 15 How long …….. about this? A are you knowing B do you know C have you known 16 Melanie wishes she …… the offer they made her. A would accept B accepts C had accepted 17 Marco wants to improve his listening skills in English, so he watches English films without ………. . A subtitles B scripts C headings 18 You can’t use the printer; it’s ……….. of order. A away B out C down 19 Someone’s left the front door open; I …… it immediately. A ‘m closing B ‘ll close C ‘ll be closing 20 Mildred’s out …….. some errands; do you want to wait for her? A having B going on C running 21 Stephen told his brother ……… his laptop without asking him first. A don’t use B not to use C to not use 22 The book I’ve been reading ………. in the future. A sets B has set C is set 23 Tom’s starting ………. at his new job is 30,000 euros a years. A salary B debt C wage 24 fruit and vegetables are rich ………….. vitamins and minerals. A on B of C in I’m afraid I don’t have time to chat. I ………… in a few minutes. A am leaving B leave C going to leave 26 ian was jogging in the park when he ………… someone calling for help. A heard b was hearing C had heard 27 It was such a pleasant surprise to run ……….. my old teacher at the theatre! A over B into C away 28 lucy ….. to an Indian restaurant before, and she’s really enjoying it. a has never been B. has never eaten C has never gone 29 Sarah wants to …….. in her school’s singing competition. A participate b attend c apply 30 Tonya was making a salad …….. her sister was laying the table A until b while C after 31 The ground was covered ……….. fallen leaves. A of B with C by 32 The stories we heard about our neighbours ……… to be true. A turned out b made up C went off 33 The giant panda is a(n) ……… species that needs our protection. A fatal b harmed C endangered 34 If I had known you were coming, I …………. something for dinner. A would have cooked B would cook C had cooked 35 Judy needs to replace the lens in her camera, because it’s ……… . A charged b scratched C jammed 36 They heard someone screaming in the next room and ……………. in to see what was wrong. 37 It’s no use crying over spilt ………; there’s nothing we can do now. A water b tea c milk 38 Our hotel room had an amazing ……… of the snowy mountains. A scenery B view C setting 39 The law clearly states that all car drivers and passengers ……….. wear a seat belt. A may B can C must 40 George’s classmates often pick ……… him because he’s quite short. A on B at C to 41 ……………….. Alex will like his present? A Do you think B Are you thinking C Can you think 42 Tom Barney, ……. father is a famous writer, is in the same class as me. A which B who C whose 43 The parcel ………… to you as we speak. A is being delivered B is delivering C has been delivering 44 drinks that contain …………. additives are not good for your health. A fake B creative C artificial 45 Mark …………… at a company for seven years before he started his own business. A has been working B was working C had been working 46 peter feels very strongly …………….. protecting wildlife that is under threat. A about B for C of 47 Matthew works ………… hours than Patrick. A longer B longest C more long 48 When Chris won lottery, he decided to ……………. on a new car. A splash out B catch up C hand out 49. I’d hate ………. the one who gives Janet the bad news. A to be B being C to being 50. You need a new pair of sport shoes; these ones are quite ………… . A given up B worn out C cut in