Learn to Speak English. Асафова Г.К. - 7 стр.

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5. What do you call the people of these countries?
Examples: England? The English. Russia? The Russians.
1. Britain? ...
2. Ireland? ...
3. Wales? ...
4. Scotland? ...
5. Spain?...
6. France? ...
7. Japan? ...
8. Germany? ...
9. China ? ...
10. Switzerland? ...
11. America (the U.S.)? ...
12. The Netherlands? ...
13. And your country? ...
IV. IDIOMS
Straight from the Horse's Mouth
(from a reliable source)
How did you find out that Jill was engaged?
I got the information from a very reliable source.
You mean Jill told you so herself ?
That's right. I got it straight from the horse's mouth!
On Account Of
(because of)
The flight is delayed on account of a heavy snowfall.
You can’t pass on account of your visa invalidity.
Account for Someone or Something
(to explain what happened to someone or something)
How do you account for $1000 cash in your pocket?
Somebody must account for that elderly woman demand.
V. USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
Passport control
I've just arrived from Russia.
I've arrived on Aeroflot flight number...
I've got a business passport.
I've got a civil passport.
I'm here on business.
I've come here to work.
I have a contract to work.
I got the job through a competition.
I've come to study (for training) at ...
I'm here on a personal visit.
I've come to visit friends.
The visa was granted by the American Embassy in Moscow.

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