мне There are many idioms in English that describe how a relationship develops. Match the idioms with their definitions.
1. to hit it off
2. to break the ice 3. to get along with 4. to get to know 5. to warm up to
a. to like someone immediately
b. to have a good relationship
c. to get past the beginning of an introduction d. to begin to like a person
e. to learn more about a person
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Task 3.
Complete the following sentences with the correct idioms (See Task2) and translate the sentences.
1. At first the employees were nervous about the new director. They thought she was too strict, but after a few months they realized she just wanted the best for the project and they her. 2. I met a lot of people at the conference but I was too busy to anyone very well I hope this year I can follow up and meet with some of these contacts,
3. They met at a stockholders’ meeting and . Within weeks they were planning a new venture together.
4. The new head of sales does not with his employees. This will have a bad effect on the whole department.
5. On the first day of the seminar the participants all had dinner together
Task 4.
Often the same word base can be used in the verb noun and adjective forms. Some nouns and adjectives have more than one form.
a) Complete the following chart with the missing forms.
Verb adapt
contact
accustom (oneself)
introduce
Noun
impression information
reference
Adjective adaptable
contacted customary impressive informative introductory referred reputable
b) Complete the following sentences with the correct verb, noun or adjective form of the words in the chart above. Use one form of each word base, and do not repeat any words.
1. She tried to the sales representative, but he never returned her calls.
2. Before doing business in a foreign country, it is useful to learn some of the common
business practices and .
3. The young executive wanted to his colleagues, so he dressed his best.
4. We had never bought their products before, so the company gave us a special
price,
5. We employed him because he had excellent from some top people in the
field, but so far his work has not been good.
6. In order to dominate the market, the company now makes computer parts that are to
all models.
7. The meeting was useful because a lot of new was presented.
8. It took him forty years to build his and one night to destroy it. One mistake can
cost a political career.

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1. to hit it off  - a. to like someone immediately

2. to break the ice - c. to get past the beginning of an introduction

3. to get along with -b. to have a good relationship

4. to get to know - e. to learn more about a person

5. to warm up to  - d. to begin to like a person

Task 3.

1. At first the employees were nervous about the new director. They thought she was too strict, but after a few months they realized she just wanted the best for the project and they warmed up to her. - Сначала работники нервничали по поводу нового директора. Они думали, что она была слишком строгой, но через несколько месяцев они поняли, что она просто хотела лучшего для проекта, и они прониклись симпатией к ней.

2. I met a lot of people at the conference but I was too busy to get to know anyone very well. I hope this year I can follow up and meet with some of these contacts. - Я познакомился со многими людьми на конференции, но я был слишком занят, чтобы узнать кого-либо хорошо. Надеюсь, что в этом году я смогу предпринять дальнейшие шаги и встретиться с некоторыми из этих знакомых.

3. They met at a stockholders’ meeting and hit it off . Within weeks they were planning a new venture together.  - Они познакомились на собрании акционеров и сразу поладили. Через несколько недель они вместе планировали новое предприятие.

4. The new head of sales does not get along with his employees. This will have a bad effect on the whole department.  - Новый руководитель отдела продаж не ладит со своими сотрудниками. Это плохо скажется на всем отделе.

5. On the first day of the seminar the participants all had dinner together to break the ice. - В первый день семинара все участники поужинали вместе, чтобы положить начало знакомству/растопить лед.

a)

Verb                              Noun                           Adjective

adapt                         adaptation                      adaptable

contact                          contact                       contacting, contacted

accustom (oneself)         custom                     customary

introduce                  introduction                       introductory

impress                       impression                         impressed, impressive

inform                          information                      informative, informed

refer                           reference                           referring, referred

repute                            reputation                               reputable

b) Complete the following sentences with the correct verb, noun or adjective form of the words in the chart above. Use one form of each word base, and do not repeat any words.

1. She tried to contact  the sales representative, but he never returned her calls.

2. Before doing business in a foreign country, it is useful to learn some of the common  business practices and customs.

3. The young executive wanted to impress his colleagues, so he dressed his best.

4. We had never bought their products before, so the company gave us a special introductory price.

5. We employed him because he had excellent reference  from some top people in the  field, but so far his work has not been good.

6. In order to dominate the market, the company now makes computer parts that are adaptable to  all models.

7. The meeting was useful because a lot of new information  was presented.

8. It took him forty years to build his reputation and one night to destroy it. One mistake can  cost a political career.