Complete the text by putting the verbs in brackets into the correct tense. If I were world leader, I (1) would try (try) to stop the destruction of the earth and I (2)
(make) the world a better place for all people. If the world's problems had been
tackled sooner, the quality of life (3)
(improve) long ago. First of all, I would try
to bring about peace in the world. As long as there is fighting between nations, millions of
people (4)
(continue) to suffer and die. If wars continue, children (5)
(be left) without parents and (6)
(grow up) in a world of misery
and fear. But as long as people disagree over land and possessions, the fighting (7)
(go on). Therefore, I would ensure that all people were treated as equals and
given the same opportunities in life. It would also help if all countries (8)
(stop)
producing arms so there would no longer be the weapons with which to fight. In addition, i
would introduce laws to reduce pollution. If pollution levels (9)
(control)
earlier, lile (10)
(not/become) so unbearable. If I (11)
(have)
the power, I would ban all cars from city centers and increase public transport. If there were
more trees, the air we breathe (12)
(be) cleaner. Unless measures are taken soon,
il (13)
(be) too late both for ourselves and our children.
1. You may pay a visit somebody's home only if you are invited or, at least, you inform the hosts about your visit in advance.
2. You should always come on time; if you are going to be late, you have to inform the hosts beforehand. ( Delay may be not more than 5 minutes.)
3. Guests must be friendly and polite.
4. It is not customary to come to visit empty-handed. Your gift is not required to be expensive. It depends on the occasion. You can buy something for tea, sweets, flowers or toys for children.
5. Guest can not criticize what is being offered by the hosts.
6. Leaving the party, be sure to thank the hosts for their hospitality, praise your favourite dishes and warm atmosphere of the reception.
A good tone will be a return invitation to the hosts to visit you.
1. Вы можете посетить чей-то дом только в том случае, если вас пригласят или, по крайней мере, вы заранее сообщите хозяевам о своем визите.
2. Вы всегда должны приходить вовремя; если вы собираетесь опоздать, вы должны заранее сообщить об этом хозяевам. (Задержка может составлять не более 5 минут.)
3. Гости должны быть дружелюбными и вежливыми.
4. Не принято приходить в гости с пустыми руками. Ваш подарок не обязательно должен быть дорогим. Это зависит от случая. Вы можете купить что-нибудь для чая, сладости, цветы или игрушки для детей.
5. Гость не должен критиковать то, что предлагают хозяева.
6. Покидая вечеринку, обязательно поблагодарите хозяев за гостеприимство, похвалите любимые блюда и теплую атмосферу приема.
Хорошим тоном будет ответное приглашение хозяевам посетить вас.