Методические указания по развитию навыков разговорной речи на английском языке по теме "Поговорим о себе". Алентьева М.А. - 8 стр.

be found at the beginning of many common Welsh names. "Prichard" is
the same as the English "Richardson" (son of Richard). Welshmen living
in England are often called "Taffy". This may come from River Taff, which
runs through the capital of Wales, Cardiff.
Notes:
Welsh - уэльский.
Christian [‘kristj∂n] name - first name -имя (в отличие от фамилии)

            1.6. And now can you solve this puzzle?
William Jones, lan McDonald, Patrick O'Connell and Tim Smith are the
members of one Gentlemen Club, They all speak English. They are all
British, but they all are from different countries. Where did they come
from?
Notes:
solve a puzzle - отгадать загадку, решить головоломку

   1.7. Here is a joke for you to enjoy: Introducing a witty friend
A certain playwright, introducing his friend, a wellknown comic actor, to a
famous theatre star, said; "Madam, this is Mr. B.who is not such a fool as
he looks". "True, madame", said the comedian, "And that is the principal
difference between my friend and me"
Notes:
witty-остроумный
principal difference -главное отличие
to look - (эд.) выглядеть

Act this joke out using some additional words and phrases you have
learnt. There, would be three of you - a playwright, a comic actor and a
theatre star.

1.8 Learn the poem by Edward Lear: There wаs an Old Person of Burton
Whose answers were rather uncertain;
When they said: "How d'you do?"
He replied: "Who are you?"

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