WRITE POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE SHORT ANSWERS.

> On that windy autumn day, Greg Gibson, a member of the helicopter rescue unit with the US coastguard, had just started his shift. He was drinking a steaming hot cup of coffee when a distress call came in.

If you live here long enough you will find out to your greatest amazement that the adjective nice is not the only adjective the language possesses, in spite of the fact that in the first three years you do not need to learn or use any other adjectives. You can say that the weather is nice, a restaraunt is nice, Mr. Soando is nice, Mrs. Soando's clothes are nice, you had a nice time, and all this will be correct.
Then you have to decide on your accent. The easiest way to give the impression of having a good accent or no foreign accent at all is to hold an unlit pipe in your mouth, to mutter between your teeth and finish all your sentences with the question: "Isn't it?" People will not understand much, but they are accustomed to that they will geat a most excellent impressio

not/is/isn’t/are/aren’t.


I/keen on Biology.
Rome/in Spain.

write
sentences, positive or negative. Use am/am not, is/isn't, are/aren't

A Write Yes or No to answer the questions about each sentence.

1 If Carl doesn't come to the party, I'll be really upset.

Is it possible that Carl won't come to the party?.........................

2 If my neighbour became prime minister, he'd give everyone a million
euros. Is it likely that the neighbour will become prime minister?.........................

Is it possible that the neighbour will become prime minister?.........................

3 If Helen weren't here, I don't know what we'd do. Is Helen here
now?.........................

4 If Tarek had had enough money, he'd have bought a car. DidTarek
have enough money?.........................

Did he buy a car?.........................

5 If Debbie hadn't gone to the UK, she wouldn't have met Will. Did
Debbie go to the UK?.........................

Did she meet Will?.........................

6 If the police had investigated the case thoroughly, they wouldn't have
arrested Keren. Did the police investigate the case thoroughly?.........................

Did they arrest Keren?.........................

7 Had she not gone to university, she might not have started her own
business. Did she go to university?.........................

Did she start her own business?.........................

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?