Task 7. Find 16 expressions in the table below and make up a conversation of yours using as many phrases as possible. You may use expressions of your own if necessary.

Unit 1 Culture Files

Task 1. Decide whether the following statements are true or false:

  1. Anglophones are likely to use your first name immediately.
  2. On the other hand, Anglophones can be very old fashioned about manners and formalities.
  3. “Morning” or “Afternoon” are commonly used as an informal way of saying “Good morning” and “Good afternoon”.
  4. “I don’t think we’ve been introduced?” is a good way of introducing yourself.
  5. Anglophones shake hands only the first time they meet someone.
  6. In all other countries in Europe people shake hands whenever they come and go.
  7. In the USA or UK a weak handshake implies a lack of character, whereas in Thailand you should shake hands gently.
  8. People in England almost never kiss each other, but in Belgium and France they always kiss twice.
  9. If you are traveling to the Far East, you should either bow or put your hands together in a prayer gesture as a means of greeting – check the details of each country before you go.
  10. Ms is an unmarried woman.
  11. When you meet an English-speaking person, you can say “How do you do, Sir/Madam?”
  12. In English, the longer the sentence, the more polite it usually is.
  13. When you meet someone you should use their nickname.
  14. It is polite in English to answer “Yes” or “No” alone.
  15. “Sorry” and “Excuse me” mean the same thing.
  16. When exchanging business cards with someone from the Far East, take care to look carefully at the card before putting it in your pocket. Do not right anything on it!

Task 2. Choose the right variant(s).

1. How do you do?

a) Very well. b) I’m fine, thank you. c) How do you do?

2. Excuse me, are you Bill Smug?

a) No. b) Yes, I’m. c) I’m afraid I’m not.

3. Please call me Mark.

a) OK. b) Certainly, do call me Sheila. c) My name’s Mr. Jones.

4. May I introduce you to Mrs. Main?

a) Hello. b) How do you do? c) I’m pleased to meet you.

5. Welcome to BSTU!

a) Thank you. b) Thanks. c) Great!

6. What’s your name?

a) Jack Madison. b) Jack. c) Mr. Jack Madison.

7. I’m sorry.

a) It doesn’t matter. b) Never mind. c) Not at all.

8. Did you have a good trip?

a) Yes, than you. b) No. c) Fine thank you.

Task 3. Restore the order in the following sentences:

1. at she the free is moment? 5. it about you tell me what is could?

2. is Mr. on his way Smith. 6. now he is available?

3. to through you would come like? 7. from a Susan the is Nike this London colleague

4. a hold on could minute you please? office.

Task 4. Translate into English:

1. Назовите, пожалуйста, свое имя.2. Вот моя визитка. 3. Извините, что Вас побеспокоил. 4. Неужели это ты? 5. Я о Вас столько слышал. 6. Как дела? – Неплохо./ Хуже не придумаешь. 7. У Вас назначена встреча? 8. Вы по какому вопросу? 9. Подождите, пожалуйста. 10. Она сейчас свободна? 11. Сюда, пожалуйста. 12.Г-жа Тейлор уже идет. 13. Давайте перейдем к делу. 14. Мы с Вами не прощаемся. 15. Передайте привет г-ну Джонсу. 16. До Рождества! 17. До встречи.

 

Task 5. Complete the following sentences:

1. … to our university. 7. ... a surprise!
2. I’m happy to welcome you … of Mr. Bell. 8. … since we met.
3. … I help you? 9. How are … ?
4. … me. Are you Ms. Brown? 10. I hope I didn’t keep … .
5. … to meet you. 11. Would you mind … ?
6. Can you … that, please? – M-a-r-i-a. 12. Good buy! …

Task 6. Restore the right order in the following dialogues. Are the dialogues formal or informal?

Dialogue 1 Dialogue 2
1. Pleased to meet you. Do call me Martin. 1. Enterprise Requirement Planning
2. That’s very kind of you. Do you know my colleague, Sarah Hudson? 2. Not too good, I’m afraid.
3. Very well, thank you, Mr. Hyde, and you? 3. Hello Jim!
4. No, I don’t. How do you do? 4. Hi, Jerry! How are you?
5. Good morning, Mrs. Woods, how are you? 5. Oh dear! Wt’s the matter?
6. And you must call me Sarah. Shall we get down to business? 6. I’m sorry about that. Can I do anything to help?
7. I’m fine, thank you. Would you like some coffee? 7. Well, the computer went down last night, and we’ve lost all our ERP data.
8. How do you do? I’m pleased to meet you. 8. What’s ERP?
9. Yes, here is our latest catalogue … 9. Fine thanks, and you?

Task 7. Find 16 expressions in the table below and make up a conversation of yours using as many phrases as possible. You may use expressions of your own if necessary.

hellohowareyoudoyouremembermewhat isthematterverywellthankyoushesendsherregardsimustbe offhowarethingsitisnicetoseeyouagainhowis businessfinethanksandyouiwillgiveyouaringiam sorrytohearthatitwasniceseeingyougoingwellthank youshewasaskingafteryou