- •I. Discuss the following questions:
- •II. Read and translate the following words and word-combinations:
- •III. Which introductions, responses and closing phrases do we use in formal situations and which in informal situations?
- •IV. Replace these formal phrases with informal ones:
- •V. Replace these informal phrases with formal ones:
- •VII. Here are some answers, but what are the questions?
- •VIII. Match the replies to the right comment:
- •IX. Read the dialogues in pairs:
- •X. Complete the following dialogues:
- •XI. Match the sentences in two columns:
- •XII. Discuss the following questions:
- •XIII. Forms of address
- •XIV. Choose the best answer:
- •XV. Read and translate the text:
- •XVI. Find the English equivalents to the following word-combinations in the text:
- •XVII. What can you say in the following situations?
- •XVIII. Practice introducing yourself
- •XIX. Which of these topics do people often talk about when they meet for the first time? Think of a few questions for each topic.
- •XX. Speak about the rules of introduction and addressing people.
VII. Here are some answers, but what are the questions?
1. How do you do?
2. Fine, thank you.
3. Peter Brown.
4. From London.
5. I’m an auditor.
VIII. Match the replies to the right comment:
1. (sneezes) Atchoo! a. Thank you.
2. I am taking my driving test today. b. Happy birthday!
3. I’ve passed my driving test! c. Good luck!
4. It’s my birthday today. d. Cheers.
5. Cheers. e. Congratulations!
6. Here’s your tea. f. I am Emma.
7. Sorry, I didn’t catch your name. g. You are welcome.
8. Thank you for your help. h. It was my pleasure.
9. Thank you for a lovely evening. i. Thanks. I’m sure I will.
10. Enjoy yourself! j. Good heavens!
11. Merry Christmas! k. Never mind.
12. I’ve lost your pen. l. Thanks! The same to you.
13. He’s feeling much better now. m. God bless you.
14. I’ve got all the questions right! n. Oh, what a pity!
15. I can’t come to your party. o. Well done!
IX. Read the dialogues in pairs:
a)
Bob: |
Hello, Marion, how are you? |
Marion: |
I’m very well, thanks. And how are you? |
Bob: |
I’m fine, thanks. May I introduce Roger Morley? Roger, this is Marion Brown. |
Roger: |
Nice to meet you. |
Marion: |
Nice to meet you. |
Roger:
Marion:
Roger: Marion: |
I met your sister at a conference in Bristol, a month or two ago. How is she? Oh, she’s fine, thank you. Yes, she told me she’d met you. Give her my regards. OK. |
b)
Professor: |
I’d like to welcome you to our Institute. I’m Professor Chernenko. |
Mr Brown: |
It’s an honour to meet you, Professor. |
Professor: |
Did you have a good trip? |
Mr Brown: |
Yes, thank you. |
Professor: |
Good. Shall we start the tour? |
Mr Brown: |
Certainly. I am looking forward to it. |
X. Complete the following dialogues:
a)
A: |
Excuse me. Bob Crawford? |
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B: |
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A: |
Hello. I’m Helen Brown from General Technologies. How do you do? |
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B: |
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A: |
It’s a pleasure. Did you have a good trip? |
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B:
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b)
Ms Hagen: |
Good afternoon, Karen. How are you today? |
Karen: |
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Ms Hagen: |
I`m fine too, thanks. |
Karen: |
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Ms Hagen: |
Glad to meet you, Ann. Is this your first visit to our town? |
Ann: Ms Hagen: Ann: Ms Hagen: Karen: Ann: Ms Hagen: |
………………………………………………………….………… Well, I hope you’ll enjoy your stay. ……………………………………………………………………. OK, I should go. Karen, give my regards to your mom. ………………………………………………….………………… …………………………………………………………….……… Bye girls! |