1 . “In the Street”
A Joke
Three thugs set upon a Scotsman as he made his way home one night. He put up a tremendous fight but he was eventually overcome.
After a pause to get their breath back the trio were disappointed to find only a 10p coin in Jack's pocket.
'' Good heavens, '' said one. '' Thank goodness he did not have a pound on him, or he would have killed us for sure. ''
2 . “In the balance”
A Joke
Two students yawned, and one said:
''What shall we do tonight?''
''Let's toss to decide'', said the other.
''If it's heads, we'll go to the cinema; if it's tails, we’ll call on Jane and Mary; and if it stands on edge, we'll study.''
to yawn – зевать
to toss – бросать, кидать
3 . “On a Farm”
A Joke
A man selling vacuum cleaners knocked on the door of a remote farm house. When the farmer's wife opened it, the salesman said:
''Madam, I want to show you something you'll never forget.''
Before she could answer, he threw a bag of dirt onto her clean floor.
''Now'', he went on, ''I want to make a bargain with you. If this latest model vacuum cleaner doesn't pick up every bit of that dust, I'll eat it. ''
''Here is a spoon, '' the farmer's wife said. ''We have not got electricity! ''
a vacuum cleaner – пылесос
to sell – продавать
remote – отдаленный
to throw (threw, thrown) - бросать
a bargain – сделка
to pick up – собирать
a spoon – ложка
Task 4. A Questionnaire
“Etiquette”
About clothing
Do men have to wear jackets and ties in restaurants?
Are men and women allowed to wear shorts to work in offices in summer?
Are there any special rules about what you have to wear in holy places?
About money
Is it rude to ask people how much money they earn?
Is a woman expected to pay her share of the bill in a restaurant?
About hospitality
Should you take a present when you are invited to somebody’s home?
Is it rude to smoke without asking in other people’s homes?
Is it impolite to smoke between courses?
About tipping
How much should you tip a taxi driver?
Is it the same in a restaurant and at the hairdresser’s?
Task 5. Is it polite to disturb anybody who is having a rest?
UNIT 16
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Grammar:
Texts:
Dialogue:
1. The Passive Voice
2. -Ing and -ed adjectives
1. «The King is Dead: Long Live the King»
2. «An Amazing Crime»
3. «An Appointment in Samarra»
1. «All Aboard»
Text One «The King is Dead: Long Live the King»
(Elvis Presley – Story of a Superstar)