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Unit 2.

RULES OF RELATIONSHIPS

Grammar: Gerund or Participle?

I. CONVERSATION PRACTICE

Exercise 1 Spoken Etiquette

Changing the subject of conversation

Just to change the subject

While I remember

Before I forget

By the way...

I think we ought to move on to...

That's beside the point!

Verifying the information

Do you mean to say that...?

Is it true that...?

Do you really mean that…?

Are you sure that...?

Am I right to understand that…?

Asking to say again

I'm sorry; I didn't catch (get it).

Would (Could) you repeat it once again?

Sorry, what did you say?

Pardon, I didn't hear.

I couldn’t hear what you said.

Checking understanding

Do you understand (get it)?

Is it clear?

Do you see what I mean?

Do you see what I’m driving at?

Get it?

Got it?

Are you with me?

D’you see?

Exercise 2 Read and act out the dialogues. Make up dialogues of your own.

A.

– By the way, have you bought the book I recommended you last time?

  • I have, but I’m not sure it’s just what I need.

  • Do you mean to say that you haven’t found all necessary information there?

  • I’m afraid so. It’s a popular book and I need a serious scientific investigation. Do you see what I mean?

B.

- Am I right to understand that you are ready to help my brother with mathematics?

- Yes, I am, but are you sure I can really do it? I’m a newly born teacher and you may probably need an experienced professional.

C.

- Before I forget. Could I ask you to translate this article for me?

- I’m very sorry but I can’t. I’m so busy translating for the Trade Union congress.

D.

- While I remember, how about visiting the university English language club tonight?

- That sounds a nice idea! By the way, is it true that Indian students are going to show their national dances?

- They say so. I’m crazy about Indian dances and songs.

E.

  • Would you, please, turn off the radio?

  • Sorry, what did you say?

  • Would you turn off the radio, please?

  • I'd rather not. I’m going to listen to the latest news.

Exercise 3 Complete the dialogues:

A.

- Do you mean to say that Robert is your immediate boss?

  • Really? And when did he retire?

B.

  • While I remember, don’t forget about your promise to help Bob.

  • Do you mean to say that now I have to do it?

C.

  • Pardon, I didn't hear what you said. Could you repeat it once again?

  • Oh dear! I have missed it!

Exercise 4What sort of personality do you have? For each pair of boxes below, tick the ones you feel best reflect your personality.

Extroversion

prefers action

energized by what is going on

focus on world around them

Introversion

prefers ideas

energized by quite reflection

focus on inner world

Sensing

interested in facts

emphasis on what will work

adopts step by step approach

Intuition

interested in possibilities

good at making links in problems solving

likes new projects

Thinking

analyses impersonally

counts the cost of strategies

sticks to ground-rules and principles

Feeling

analyses personally

weighs up alternatives as to how deeply felt they are

sticks to values and how people feel

Judging

decisive

orderly

controlling

Perceiving

flexible

spontaneous

understanding

Exercise 5. Now compare your personality profile with a partner’s. In what ways are you different? (Work in pairs. Try to use as many etiquette phrases as possible).

Exercise 6. Have you ever been a part of a team? Tell your partner what you learned from the experience. (Work in pairs. Try to use as many etiquette phrases as possible).

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