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Mary: Very well indeed, thank you. You've met Mr Black, haven't you? He's staying
with us for the week-end.
John: Oh, yes, we know each other quite well.
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Mr White: How's your father, Mrs Black? He's not been very well, has he?
Mrs Black: No, he hasn't, but he is much better now, thank you, Mr White.
Mr White: I'm glad to hear he's getting better.
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Mrs Gently: How's your pretty sister getting on?
Mr Brown: I haven't seen her for quite a time, I'm afraid.
Mrs Gently: Well, give her my best regards, when you see her.
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Mr Smith: Good afternoon, Mr White, how are you?
Mr White: Very well indeed, thank you, and how are you?
Mr Smith: Quite well, thank you. Won't you sit down?
Have a cigarette, will you?
Mr White: Thank you.
Mr Smith: Well, what's the news, Mr White? How's business?
Mr White: Pretty good, thank you. And how are things with you?
Mr Smith: Well, not too good, I'm afraid, and going from bad to worse. In fact,it's the worst year we've
had for a long time.
Mr White: I'm sorry to hear that. I hope things will soon improve.
Mr Smith: Yes, let's hope for the best.
NOTES:
How do you do? - this is not really a question, but a formula used when people meet for the first time
or have not seen each other for a long time. The usual answer to it is: "How do you do?".
III. FIND IN THE TEXT ENGLISH EQUIVALENTS FOR THESE PHRASES:
1. Разрешите представить... 2. Как поживаешь? 3. Рад вcтрече с Вами. 4. У нас самый тяжелый
год
за столь давнее время. 5. Передайте ей мои наилучшие пожелания. 6. Сколько он собирается
пробыть там? 7. Здравствуйте (при знакомстве). 8. Давайте надеяться на лучшее.
IV. MAKE UP DIALOGUES MATCHING THE ANSWERS TO THE QUESTIONS GIVEN
BELOW:
a) I'm very (so) glad to meet you . b) How are you? c) How are you getting on? d) How's your sister
getting on?
a) Very well, indeed, thank you. b) Quite well, thank you. (Well, not too good, I’m afraid.) c) Very
glad to see you too. d) I haven’t seen her for quite a time, I’m afraid. (She’s much better, thank you.)

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