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is Michael Collins, which is all about Ireland’s struggle for independence (20)_______ the British Empire. Charles Dance plays the part of an English agent with a posh accent who’s been sent to Ireland to wipe out the Irish independence movement.

Task 4 Error correction

There are 16 mistakes (wrong words and word forms) in the text of 17 sentences below. The first two sentences have been done for you. Find the rest of the mistakes and correct them.

(1)conducting → conducted; like → as;

(2)no mistakes;

BRAZILIAN VOTED BEST TOURISTS, GERMANS WORST

(1) In a recent survey conducting by the American Board of Tourism, professionals in various areas of the tourism industry have rated Brazilians like the world’s best tourists. (2)The survey gave points for things like ‘politeness’, ‘willingness to understand and speak English’ and ‘cultural sensitivity’. (3) People working in jobs ranging from taxi-drivers to hotel receptionists and airline flight attendants almost unanimous rated the Brazilians like being ‘friendly’ and ‘polite’.

(4) The opposite seemed true of the Germans. (5) “The Germans just don’t seem to get it,” said one management of a hotel chain, based in New Orleans.

(6) “They’re rude and inpatient yet they expect service with a smile. (7) They travel outside Germany yet want to have things just like at home. (8) Plus, them never tip.”

(9) The best tippers are the Japanese, according with the survey. (10) A travel agent representative explains: “The Japanese are afraid for ‘losing face’. (11) They’ll do what they think is expecting of them in the country they’re visiting, so they’re usually extremely politely. (12) They rate very high in the cultural sensitivity category.”

(13) The French scored extremely low in the ‘willingness to understand and speak English’ category. (14) “It’s amazing. They can be such rude and snobby,” said a ticket agent at Chicago O’Hare International Airport. (15) “You try to explain things to them and they answer you back on French. (16) Not only that, they smoke too many – even where it’s not allowed – and they’re generally messy, leaving cigarettes and other rubbish on the floor. (17) It’s unbelieving.”

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clothes can be made. For example: "I was fitted for a new suit." So, the tailor's sign would have read better like this: "Ladies' fitting room upstairs."

3.Isn't it incredible how an insignificant full-stop can alter a sentence so dramatically? This sign should have read like this, with a full-stop after "buried": You are welcome to visit the cemetery where famous Russian and Soviet composers, artists, and writers are buried. Daily, except Thursday."

4.This sign would be a lot better if it was less direct. After all, we are all innocent until proven guilty, aren't we? To avoid confusion, they should have written something like this: "Please leave the room as you found it."; Or, "The towels are property of the hotel."

5.This is an example of verbosity - the excessive and unnecessary use of words and expressions. This sign would be much clearer and easier to understand like this: "The use of ski boots in the corridor is forbidden after 9 pm".

6.If you "let an animal loose", you free the animal and let it run without restriction. Animals that live on farmland, and not in cages, are "free range". The menu would read much better like this: "Free-range roasted duck."

7.This is another case of verbosity. They should have gone for a more straightforward approach, such as: "Use the car horn at your own discretion."

8.The verb "to drop" can be used to mean "to leave". For example: "I'll drop the books off tonight" (I'll leave the books tonight). However, when "drop" is used with the word "trousers", it means to open your trousers and let them fall to the ground. For example "The doctor asked me to drop my trousers." So, we'd recommend the following: "Leave your trousers here for best results." Or more simply: "For best results use our dry cleaner's."

9."Street walking" is what prostitutes do when they are looking for clients in the street. For example: "She was arrested for street walking."

10.It is possible to use the verb "to execute" when referring to plans, and it basically means "to do". For example: "the plan was executed last month". However, if you "execute" a person, you kill that person. Perhaps the sign should have read like this: "Order your summer suit now. First come, first served."

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ERROR TERROR

Analyze mistakes! Give the right version! 1. In a barbershop (Manchester, England)

“During vacation of owner, a competent hair stylist will be here.” 2. On a freeway (California, USA):

“Fine for littering” 3.In a Rome laundry:

“Ladies, leave your clothes here and spend the afternoon having a good time”

4.Advertisement for donkey rides in Thailand: Would you like to ride on your own ass?”

5.In a Bangkok temple:

“It is forbidden to enter a woman even a foreigner if dressed as a man”. 6. In a Norwegian cocktail lounge:

“Ladies are requested not to have children in a bar”.

7.In the office of a Roman doctor: “Specialist in women and other diseases”.

8.In a Czechoslovakian tourist agency:

“Take one of our horse-driven city tours – we guarantee no miscarriages.” 9. In a Tokyo bar:

“Special cocktails for ladies with nuts.”

10. On the grounds of a private school (Kent, England): “No trespassing without permission”.

·Discussion. Analyze the reasons for these mistakes: bad command of English, literal translation, not knowledge of idioms and double meanings, verbosity, word order.

Appendix 2 American Slang

AT SCHOOL

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Task A. Underline the appropriate word that best completes the phrase.

1.Hi, Tom! What’s (up, down, over)?

2.I don’t like het. She’s totally (great, gross, greedy)!

3.Just get outta my (head, neck, face)! I’m busy.

4.(Freeze, Heat, Chill) out! You’re sure in a bad mood!

5.I think Nancy is (chopping, cutting, dicing) class again today.

6.I think I (blew, inhaled, exhaled) the test.

7.Hey, look! There’s what’s ‘er … (neck, arm, face)!

8.You look really pissed (off, in, up0.

9.Nothing bothers him. He’s very laid (back, forward, sideways).

10.I don’t like her. She really (hits, massages, rubs) me the wrong way.

11.I’m (alive, sick, dead) serious.

12.I think she’s got the (hots, warms, colds) for him.

Task B. Replace the word(s) in parentheses with the slang synonym (A-J).

1.You seem really (angry) _______.

2.What’s (the matter with) _______ you.

3.She’s totally (disgusting) _______.

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4.She’s the teacher’s (favourite)_______.

5.What’s happening) _______?

6.I (passed) _______ the test.

7.Stop (flattering) _______him.

8.She walked up to him and (said) _______:”Hi, Jim”.

9.Oh, (that makes me sick) _______.

10.I can’t (tolerate) _______ her.

A.aced

B.ticked off

C.gag me

D.up

E.eating

F.pet

G.kissing up to

H.gross

I.stand

J.went

Task C. Match the columns.

Translating idioms and slang words is the most difficult thing. Could you find out appropriate Russian equivalents to the English slang words given up? Check your linguistic feeling having a look at Vocabulary list.

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Appendix 3 What language best fits your personality?

a.Here is a little self-evaluation based on the listed languages and the culture/mentality associated with each of them. Please read the description and choose the one that fits you best.

b.Match the descriptions with the languages given below. Check your answers with your teacher.

(1) You are extroverted and sociable and feel a strong need to be with your friends or family as much as you can. You can't stop talking because you just

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love it. You are wary of strangers, but don't let it appear too much. You have strong opinions and an overflowing imagination, so that it is not always easy for you to respect authority.

(2)You are very rational and picky when it comes to nuances in vocabulary or subtle grammatical mistakes. You are sometimes a bit too critical or quick to judge other people. You have a high self-esteem but do your best to look cool and friendly with people you care about. It is difficult for you to just say things simply, as you like thinking about an elaborate way of expressing even the most banal feelings.

(3)You are a quite emotional person (you cry or get surprised easily) and like talking about how you feel and what you like and dislike. You are polite and helpful, but feel insecure and are easily worried about small things and what people think of you. You have a fondness for cuteness and can be seen as a bit naïve at times.

(4)You have a pretty relaxed approach to life and this combined to your down-to-earth logic make you appear very selfcontrolled. You are analytical and like making full use of your language's nuances when you deem it necessary. You feel that the way a person speaks is the best clue to understand who they really are. You are very independent-minded and don't care much about what strangers think of you. Sometimes people find you original or eccentric for this excessive free-thinking.

(5)You are unpretentious and don't like showing off, although you are quite confident of your own value. You don't like excessive display of emotions or eccentricity. You are very down-to-earth and quite respectful of others, even when you don't agree with their ideas. You tend to be quiet, methodical, thorough and careful in your dealing with people. You favour discretion and "traditional good taste".

(6)You like being surrounded by others, but are not always a good communicator because of your high self-esteem. You are always looking for a way of making you look good, or at least honourable. You feel insecure but hate to admit it and try to not let it transpire. You are seen as warm and friendly, but can also be aloof or sombre at times.

(7)You are extroverted and outspoken, but also very superstitious and emotional. You like meeting people and making new friends. You are very matter-of-fact and don't care much about little nuances in language as long as you can communicate effectively. You are influenceable and care a lot about your image and standing in society.

(8)You are relaxed, friendly, sociable and self-controlled. You like talking but not necessarily about yourself, as you are quite reserved. You have a disposition for philosophical thinking and fatalism and greet life with a smile

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even in the harshest circumstances. You are not a worrier, but prefer thinking or talking to physical activities.

(9) You like things to be organised and clear. You are rational, methodical, patient and prefer proved and tested ways to new and risky ones. You like to know your stuff in the slightest detail, and use technical jargon to talk about it. You often feel uneasy, in which case you search for well-established marks. You are friendly but dislike excessive display of emotions.

Unknown words:

evaluation - оценка,

wary - осторожный; подозрительный; настороженный picky - разборчивый, требовательный

subtle - тонкий; едва различимый elaborate - продуманный; доскональный insecure - сомневающийся, неуверенный fondness - любовь, нежность

cuteness - привлекательность, красивость approach – подход

combined - комбинированный, объединенный down-to-earth - практический, практичный

to make use – воспользоваться to deem - полагать, считать

unpretentious - скромный, простой, без претензий to show off - пускать пыль в глаза; выделываться

thorough - основательный, доскональный; тщательный to favour - благоволить, быть благосклонным

discretion - свобода действий; свободный выбор; благоразумие to admit - допускать, соглашаться; признаваться,

to transpire – обнаруживаться, становиться известным aloof – отчужденный, равнодушный

somber – хмурый, унылый, грустный

outspoken – искренний, откровенный, открытый superstitious – суеверный

matter-of-fact – сухой, прозаичный, лишенный фантазии disposition – предрасположенность, склонность

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