Learn to Speak English. Асафова Г.К. - 150 стр.

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principal главный, основной

pull somebody’s leg морочить кому-либо голову

sick and tired до смерти надоело

stranger незнакомец, посторонний

tall story небылица

to get acquainted with знакомиться с кем-либо

upset; to be upset быть расстроенным

witticism острота, шутка

VII. SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES

1. Make up polite requests to suit the following situations:

A) suppose you need some salt and the salt-cellar is at the far end of the table;

B) suppose you sit down at the table and find you have no spoon;

C) suppose you have enjoyed coffee very much and want a second helping;

D) suppose you want to treat your guest to some more pudding;

E) suppose you have not understood the speaker but you must know what he said.

2. Imagine you are at the table. What would you answer to these offers and

requests:

A) will you have a second helping of cake?

B) will you have tea or coffee?

C) would you like some more salad?

D) pass me the mustard, please.

E) may I trouble you for the menu, please?

F) would you mind passing me the pepper-pot?

G) how much sugar do you take, two or three lumps?

H) bring me a bottle of mineral water, please.

3. Make up dialogues using expressions from sections IV–VI.