Introducing people

There are some main rules of introduction which are useful to remember: men are introduced to women, young people to older ones, old friends to newcomers, and young girls to married. Usually women are not presented to a man unless he is the Head of State or a member of the Royal family. When introducing one says something like: "Mrs. Johnson, may I introduce Mr. Blake?" and then turning to Mrs. Johnson simply says "Mrs. Johnson". That is all that's necessary, but one can say a bit of information which will help the introduced people to start the conversation.

The usual response to the introduction is "How do you do?" which is a kind of greetings and not a question, and the best answer to it is "How do you do?". Sometimes one may say less formally "I am glad to meet you", "Happy to have met you" or just "Hello".

It is very good to add the name of the person introduced "I am very glad to meet you, Mr. Sparks". If you do not remember the name it is enough simply to ask "What was your name, please?" or "Could you repeat your name?" Men may stand when introduced, ladies may remain seated.

British and American people usually shake hands especially when formally introduced but they do not always shake hands with people they see often. When an Englishman passes a friend in the street he only touches his hat.

Usually they smile and say: "Good morning", "Good afternoon", "Good evening", "Hello", or "Hi".

When two businessmen meet, they usually shake hands.

Answer the following questions:

1. What are the main rules of introduction?

2. What are the simpliest way of introduction?

3. What is the usual response to introduction?

4. What as an ansver to «How do you do»?

Практичне заняття 1п2

The Role of the English Language Роль іноземної мови в житті сучасної людини

I Vocabulary

1.Make up sentences:

E nglish a foreign language to me.

is spoken in my many countries.

a truly internation language.

my favourite subject.

the mother tongue of nearly three hundred million people.

2.Translate into Ukrainian:

What English-speaking countries do you know?

What is his mother tongue?

To know a foreing language is very important nowadeys.

He knows French very well.

Can you translate this sentence.

3.Translate into English:

Англійська мова – мій улюблений предмет.

Багато людей розмрвляють англійською мовою.

Англійською мовою розмовляють у Великобританії, США, Канаді.

Чи ви розмовляєте англійською мовою?

Англійська мова є міжнародною.

Багато англійських слів мають кілька значень.

4.Fill in the blanks with the necessary words in brakets:

Please … the last word. (say, understande, repeate)

I can read English but I cannot … it. (say, tell, speak)

I know grammar well, but my … is poor. (language, pronunciation, meaning)

II Speaking

1.Make up your own dialogues using the following word combinations: mother tongue, to speak a little, to study English, vocabulary, be of great importance, have a good command of.

2.Dramatize your dialogue

III Writing

1.Write a small essay «I study English»

2.Give a more common synonym to each of the following words: to master, to discover, to influence, to illustrate.

3.Complete the following sentences:

Is there anybody who speaks … ?

What is the … for … ?

The … for … is … .

If you want to speak well you … .

The word combination «mother tongue» means … .

English is spoken in … .

4.Fill in the blanks with words: books, master, teachers, international, studied, friends, studying.

English is an … means of communication.

I … English at school and I'm … it now.

I try to do my best to … English as quickly as possible.

I try to speak English with my … and with my … .

I have many English … .