American Сulture. Жукова Е.Ф. - 16 стр.

often difficult to handle. You will find it helpful first to analyze the situation, decide
how strongly you feel about it, and then act.
    Below you will find the situations in which you might find yourself when you are
in America. Read each situation, decide what is appropriate, and choose the answer
that best fits the circumstance.
1. Your neighbor is playing his stereo very loudly. It is three o’clock in the morning
   and the music is keeping you awake. What should you do?
   a. Shout for him to turn it down.
   b. Bang on the wall.
   c. Call him on the telephone and politely ask him to turn it down.
   d. Do nothing. He can do what he wants – it’s a free country.
   e. Call the police.
   f. Call the landlord.
   g. Play your stereo just as loud.
2. At a party, your friend offers you marijuana or cocaine. When you politely refuse,
   he says, “Aw, come on! Everyone does it!” How should you handle this situation?
   a. Give him a lecture on the dangers of using drugs.
   b. Say, “Thanks, but I’d rather not.”
   c. Say, “Nobody but a real fool would use drugs, and you’re obviously a fool.”
      Then walk away.
   d. Ask him if his parents know that he is using drugs.
   e. Accept the drugs so that you will be considered a friend.
3. You are an excellent student and carefully prepare your homework every night.
   Your friend is having trouble in class and asks to copy your work. What should
   you do?
   a. Let her copy your work.
   b. Help by showing her how to do the homework but not letting her copy your
      work.
   c. Refuse.
   d. Tell your professor.

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