Task1 Read the article and for questions 1-5, choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D). Justify your answers. 1. What does the writer say about culture shock? A )It can make feelings seem more intense. B) Its full meaning is often misunderstood. C) It changes bad first impressions into joy. D) It refers to an initial state of excitement. 2 What does the writer reveal about his feelings in paragraph 3? A )Their negative effects went unnoticed. B )They gradually became worse. C) They resulted from language difficulties. D) They turned out to be insignificant. 3 The writer believes his friend's comment A) gave him the courage to stay in the US. B highlighted how well he had adapted to his environment. C )showed he no longer made social mistakes. D) expressed surprise at his language level. 4. What suggestion does the writer give for overcoming culture shock? A) Try not to make mistakes in social settings. B) Leave old habits behind and create a new you. C) Don't take things seriously. D) Learn to speak foreign languages. 5 What does the writer imply in the last paragraph? A) Cultural connection shapes the global community. B) The negative side of culture shock shouldn't be overlooked. C) Language learning can lead to world peace. D) Assimilation should be achieved by any means necessary.
1. — You can look at this document, inspector? — I'm afraid I don't have. 2. The solution may be very simple, believe me. 3. — Can I call the porter? — You would, if you lived in this hotel. 4. You may have mistaken me for my sister. We're twins. 5. I may be making a mistake, but I see no other option. 6. You may not realize it, but you are a great person. 7. I was sure that may be other problems. 8. He assured us that we can come at any convenient day for us. 9. The child asked if he could see two more cartoon. 10. He's probably late. Stuck probably somewhere in the traffic jam. 11. I'm not sure, but maybe they met at someone's wedding. 12. — It looks as if nothing happened. — She probably didn't hear the latest news. 13. You could provide them with financial assistance! Now they went bankrupt. 14. — You could be more helpful, my dear! — Really it is. 15. She decided that she could use the car of the father. 16. Deer can be hunted only at certain times of the year.
Dear Mike, My name is Nick. I am 8. I have got a mother. Her name is Emma. She is nice and merry. l have got a father. His name is John. He is smart and brave. I have got a sister. She is little. She is funny. l have got a brother. He is friendly. He likes playing sports. l have got a grandma and a grandpa. They are very kind. We have got two little cats.Their names are Fiskey and Blackie. All the best, Nick
Дорогой Майк, Меня зовут Ник. Мне 8 лет. У меня есть мама. Ее зовут Эмма. Она очень хорошая и веселая. У меня есть отец. Его зовут Джон. Он умный и храбрый. У меня есть сестра. Она маленькая. Она забавная. У меня есть брат. Он дружелюбный. Он любит заниматься спортом. У меня есть бабушка и дедушка. Они очень добрые. У нас две маленькие кошки. Их имена Фиски и Черныш. Всего наилучшего, Ник
My name is Nick. I am 8. I have got a mother. Her name is Emma.
She is nice and merry. l have got a father. His name is John.
He is smart and brave. I have got a sister. She is little. She is funny.
l have got a brother. He is friendly. He likes playing sports.
l have got a grandma and a grandpa. They are very kind.
We have got two little cats.Their names are Fiskey and Blackie.
All the best,
Nick
Дорогой Майк,
Меня зовут Ник. Мне 8 лет. У меня есть мама. Ее зовут Эмма.
Она очень хорошая и веселая. У меня есть отец. Его зовут Джон.
Он умный и храбрый. У меня есть сестра. Она маленькая. Она забавная.
У меня есть брат. Он дружелюбный. Он любит заниматься спортом.
У меня есть бабушка и дедушка. Они очень добрые.
У нас две маленькие кошки. Их имена Фиски и Черныш.
Всего наилучшего,
Ник