Ex. 7. Learn the following phrases a) recall the sentences in which they are used in the text and b) use them in sentences of your own.
on shipboard; in the beginning/end; on deck; run into; on the list; thank smb for smth; give up; talk smb into doing smth; ask smb around (for a talk, a cup of tea, a week-end, etc.); on the (noon, 8.15) train; go for a walk; with one's own hands; take pictures of; keep from doing smth; in black paint; at the bottom/top corner; sail for; come over (to a place); sell at (a price of); get a laugh out of smth.
2) It is believed that the first Christmas card created English artist Dobson in 1794. The card, which he gave to his friend, was depicted winter landscape scene and family near the Christmas tree.
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