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12. When a visitor comes to your office you introduce yourselves then make some ‘small talk’ to create a friendly atmosphere. Write replies to the questions below. Add an example of your own.
1.May I take your coat? – Oh, thanks.
2.Would you like a drink? - …………
3.White or black? - …………
4.Did you have any problems getting here? - …………
5.So, how was the weather in …? - …………
6.Is this your first visit to …? - …………
7.How long are you here for? - …………
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13. Work with a new partner: decide who the host is and who the visitor is. The visitor has just arrived from his/her country and knocks on the host’s office door. Make small talk together and stop when the
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Visitor: As you know, I’m here because.... |
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3. It’s been a long time, hasn’tбit? – Yes, I think we last met two years ago in Manila.
14. When you start a conversation try to reply in a way that develops
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How are you? – Fine thanks. AndАyou? You’re looking well. |
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Nice to see you again. – Nice to see you too. How are you? |
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4. Nice weather today, isn’t it. – Yes, lovely. I hope it stays like this for the weekend.
5. Terrible weather isn’t it. – Yes, awful. I think it’s rained every day since I arrived.
6. That’s a nice shirt/blouse. – Thanks. I bought it from Harrods.
7. This coffee’s a bit weak. – Yes, it is. Not like the coffee you get in Italy. 8. Did you get that report I sent you? – Yes, I did, thanks. It was very useful.
15. Now cover the replies with a piece of paper. Start conversations with a partner and continue naturally for a few lines.
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16. Look at these topics of conversation. Which ones are suitable when you meet someone for the first time? Why?
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17. Read this extracts from the conversation between Victor and Su- |
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A. …So, how was your journey? |
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B. It was fine, thanks. The train wasn’t full. |
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A. Well, not many people come to Siberia at this time of year. B. No, I guess not. Is it always this cold in November?
A. Well, not usually this cold.бHow was the weather in Washington? B. Actually, it was quite warm. About 20 degrees.
B. Where in Russia areиyou from?
A. From Vladivostok,Сin the east. Have you been there?
B. Yes, I have. It’s a beautiful city.
A. What about you? Do you live in Washington?
B. Yes, I do, but I was born in Chicago.
B. …That’s an amazing building – what is it?
A.It’s the new hockey stadium “Arena-Omsk”. Are you interested in hockey?
B.I don’t know much about it, but my brother loves it.
A.Your brother? Do you have a big family?
B.No, just one brother. What about you? Do you have any brothers or sisters?
A.Yes, I have two sisters.
18. Underline the questions the speakers use to introduce the topic.
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19.Work in pairs. Imagine you come from different countries. Role play a conversation. Take turns to be the host and the visitor.
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We usually ……..a small gift for our host or hostess. |
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MY FAMILY
WHAT’S YOUR NAME?
1. Look at the picture (pic. 2).
What name would you give this baby girl? What name do you like for a boy?
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Which names are typical in Russia? |
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Which name do you like best? |
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2. Read the text aboutиAnfisaбandАwrite down the different names that people call her. Which name does she like best/ least?
My first name Сis Anfisa, but the only person who calls me Anfisa is my grandfather. So does my sister when she is angry with me, but fortunately it doesn’t happen very often now.
My old friends call me Belka, because my surname is Belkina, and I was always called Belka at school. I used to hate it.
Most of my friends call me Fisa, and so do my relatives.
My colleagues call me Anfisa Vasilyevna and it’s rather funny, because I’m only 22.
My Mоm and Dad call me Anyutka and it’s really nice. My boyfriend calls me Fi, but that’s another story…
3.Write different names that people call you. Tell your partner which of your names you like best/ least?
4.How did your parents choose your name?
Nikita, 16 – My parents choose my name because it was fashionable.
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Magnolia, 19 – My mum called me Magnolia because she thinks it’s unusual and original, she wanted to show how special I am.
Olga, 34 – I named my daughter Emilia because my husband’s name is Oleg, and Emilia Olegovna sounds good.
Ivan, 21 – I’d like to have an unusual name – it would make me feel special, but my dad named me after my grandfather.
Victoria and David Beckham decided to call their son Brookline because they were in New York when they discovered that Victoria was going to have a baby.
Norma Jean Baker changed her name because Marilyn Monroe sounds so much more glamorous.
5.What are the reasons for choosing a name? Think about people you know. Brainstorm ideas! И
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8. Ask your partner. Tell about him/her to the class.
9. Look at the example questions, then write one more for each group. 1. Sports and hobbies.
So, what do you do in your free time? Are you interested in sport? Do you collect anything?
2. Cultural interests and holidays.
What sort of music/films do you like? Do you read books about management?
Where do you go for your holidays?
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