Английский язык. Иваненко Т.И. - 98 стр.

chairs the meeting, and is in the chair), but may also be used for
all people present, especially if there is no chairperson.
 Stopping people           «Essential»? Edward, do you think it’s
 who talk too much         essential?
                           Sorry to interrupt you, Charles, but I’d
                           like to know if the others agree.
 Encouraging people        Would you like to comment, Nora?
 to talk                   What do you think about this, Paul?
                           Could you let Paul finish? I’d like to
                           have his point of view on this.
                           That’s just an interesting point, Mrs.
                           Orr. Thank you.
 When personal             Let’s just concentrate on the argu-
 disputes occur            ments/issues. Jim, you have experience
                           of this; I’d like to ask you a question.

     EXERCISE 1. Using the formulas above make up a conversa-
tion with your group mate. You are a Russian businessman who is
present at the board meeting of a large company. Take an active part
in the discussion. Imagine any subject to discuss with your partner.

                      GRAMMAR IN USE

           ADVERB. DEGREES OF COMPARISON

    Like many adjectives, adverbs may have a positive, a com-
parative and superlative degree form. For most adverbs, the
comparative degree is indicated by using more or less, and the
superlative degree is indicated by using most or least with the
positive degree forms.
    Example capable – more capable – most capable
    For some short adverbs, the comparative degree is formed
by adding -er to the positive degree form, and the superlative
degree is formed by adding -est to the positive degree form.
    A number of these short adverbs may also be used as adjectives.
    Example soon – sooner – the soonest

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