Communicate in English. Практикум

Part I

heads together. 5. I give you a free hand. 6. You can consult him on any subject. 7.I’d like to hear what he’s got to say. 8. Don’t worry! I’ll handle the whole thing myself. 9. He’s the kind of man you can always rely on. 10. It’s been a pleasure to work with you.

II .Express your appreciation and admiration if somebody …

Looks fine, did something very well, has a nice dress on, did something for you, has acted wisely, said something nice, suggests something you like, did something better than usual.

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Disapproval, dissatisfaction

Неодобрение, недовольство

Remember the Language for

Expressing disapproval, dissatisfaction

It doesn’t do.

You’ve made a mess of it!

It leaves much to be desired.

Words fail me…

It’s out of place.

It’s your fault.

It serves you right.

It’s a waste of time.

You’ve chosen the wrong moment to say that.

It’s foul play.

So much the worse.

It isn’t to the mark.

It’s most disappointing!

He deserves better.

It’s no use doing it.

It’s beneath criticism.

Practice

I. React to the statements given below. Say what made you react the way you did.

1. Don’t you think the chief seems to be highly displeased with the way I acted? 2. Why don’t you do something about it? 3. You don’t seem to like what I’ve written. 4. It wasn’t wise of her to say so, don’t you think? 5. What do you think of his last project? 6. Do you mind if I have another try?

II. Express your approval or disapproval.

1. I’m going to look into the matter whether they like it or not. 2. She never speaks ill of her friends. 3. He’s an incurable op-

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timist. 4. He’ll stop at nothing if he’s really set his mind on it. 5. I want to know what it’s all about. 6. I’m not going to take chances. Not me. 7. A very clever fellow. He’ll go far if he gets the chance.

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Reference notes to part I

Introducing and meeting people

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Approval, appreciation, compliments, praise

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Part II

PART II

Real-life Situations

At a Restaurant

Read the conversation. Try to memorize it.

Waiter: Are you ready to order?

A:Well, for a starter I’d like the soup. And then, for the main course, the chicken, please, with a green salad.

B:And I’d like a steak and some vegetables, please.

W.: How do you want your steak: rare, medium or welldone, sir?

B: Well-done, please.

W.: Fine. What would you like to drink? Bottled beer? Wine? B: We’d like the house wine.

W.: Red or white? B: Red, please,

W.: Would you like a dessert?

B: Yes, please. I’d like fresh fruit salad.

A:The same for me, please.

B:Excuse me. Can we have the bill? W.: Will you have one or separate bills?

B:One bill.

W.: Here you are.

Practice

I.Write the words in these sentences in the correct order.

1.you / do / what / recommend ?

2.have / the / we / could / menu ?

3.what / main / for / like / you / course / would / the ?

4.order / your / will / dessert / you / now ?

5.good / sounds / that.

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II. Complete this conversation with sentences from I.

Customer: .....................

Waiter: Certainly. Here it is. Make your choice. Are you ready to order?

C.: Yes, a prawn cocktail, please. W.: .....................

C.: I can’t decide between the veal and the chicken. .................

W.: Oh, if I were you, I’d have the veal. It’s the speciality of

W.: Fine. .........................

C.: Can I order it later?

W.: Of course.

III. Look at the menu and have conversations. Take it in turns to be a customer and a waiter.

Pascal’s.

MENU.