Wrapping presents is important for the Italians, but you should avoid (5) neither / either / both purple and black paper. In
Italy (6) none / the majority of/ a bit of gifts are opened at
the time they are given. If you choose flowers as a gift, you
can (7) neither / both / either give them to your host when
you arrive at their house or send them earlier that day.
In Kazakhstan, gifts are usually opened when they are received
too. Another Kazakh gift-giving custom is called Suyinshi.
According to this custom, a person who brings good news
to a home receives a gift from the hosts. That's why before
someone gives some good news, they can either say Suyinshi
(8) and / nor/or 'What would you give me for some Suyinshi?
- The house is really big! (1) Have you bought any new furniture?
- Yes, our parents (2) have already bought this beautiful dining table. Today we will have dinner together here and mum (3) has already sewn new curtains.
Oh, the room is really beautiful. Can you show me my room?
- Of course, we can. It is next to my room. Mum (4) has just redecorated it
- (5) Has she put a new carpet on the floor?
- Yes, she has. And she (6) has made this lamp.
-It is very cosy here.
(7) Have you seen the flowers in the garden?
- Yes, I have. (8) Do you help your Dad with the flowers?
- Yes, I do. I always help him in the garden. We (9) have planted these flowers together.
- Good girl !