D o’s and don’ts around dogs
(Ask 1) permission to pet a dog. Then (let 2) the dog sniff the back of your hand in order to identify you.
(Touch 3) a dog without letting it see and sniff you. See a neighbor’s dog sitting in the car? Even if the dog knows you, and you have petted him before, (reach 4) inside the window. The dog could think he’s on guard and defend his territory.
(Approach 5) a strange dog, especially not one that is confined or restrained.
(Run 6) past or (turn 7) your back on a dog and run away. Its natural instinct is to chase.
(Make 8) jerky movements, (wave 9) your arms, or (scream 10) even in play. Such actions may provoke the dog’s chase response.
(Stare 11) into a dog’s eyes because that’s how dogs challenge each other to fight. (Assume 12) that a strange dog may see you as an intruder.
You may want to help an injured animal, but take precautions. Even your own pet may bite if it’s in pain or afraid. (Try 13) to pick him up or pet him, it’s dangerous. (Move 14) slowly and (try 15) muzzling the dog with a leash or strip of cloth.
Dogs can be wonderful companions, but they should be approached with care if they belong to someone else.
Work out a similar list of rules for cats or any other pet you like.
4. Fill in each of the gaps with one suitable word.
How to put things right
To make a complaint:
_
______
(1)
using the item
tell the shop _______ (2) once
take _______ (3) back (if you can)
take _______ (4) receipt or proof of purchase (if you can)
ask _______ (5) the manager or owner
keep calm!
If you phone:
first, _______ (6) a note of what you want to say
have receipts _______ (7) useful facts handy
get _______ (8) name of the person you speak to
_______ (9) down the date and time and what is said
_______ (10) calm!
If the local shop or office cannot help, _______ (11) the managing director at the head office. Find _______ (12) if the firm belongs to a trade association. Some associations will intervene in disputes. Those with Codes of Practice have a special system for dealing with complaints.
5. Translate the following.
Если вы хотите прожить счастливую жизнь, следуйте этим простым правилам:
1
.
Всегда говорите правду. Помните, что
даже горькая правда всегда лучше, чем
самая сладкая ложь.
2. Любите своих близких и всегда поддерживайте их в трудных жизненных ситуациях.
3. Наслаждайтесь жизнью. Нюхайте цветы, слушайте птиц, старайтесь почувствовать вкус жизни.
4. Учитесь прощать себя и других. Не вспоминайте все время прошлые обиды и свои ошибки.
5. Прислушивайтесь к своему организму. Заботьтесь о своем здоровье.
6. Часто и долго смейтесь.
7. Старайтесь реализовать свой потенциал. Достигайте поставленных целей.
8. Учитесь на своих ошибках, не бойтесь совершать их.
9. Будьте терпимы к людям. С уважением относитесь к их особенностям. Помните, что все люди разные. Не пытайтесь переделать их.
10. Помните, что люди всегда важнее, чем вещи.
6. Write a list of advice for a person who wants to become:
a) a good husband; b) a successful businessman; c) a good parent; d) a good citizen.