с простым заданием 10. Explain the following references.
a) So they might try to address you in the style of your culture. What does the pronoun they refer to?
b) This tells you if the person you are talking to is willing to communicate with you and, if so, on what level.
What does the pronoun this refer to?
c) There are few things more awkward than an unfunny joke, or one that is in bad taste.
What does the pronoun one refer to?
d) It plays a role in people's getting to know one another, it establishes a polite and friendly tone...
What does the pronoun it (two times) refer to?
e) ...minimizing its importance would be a mistake. What does the pronoun its refer to?
11. Complete the sentences choosing the best variant corresponding to the contents of the text.
1) In a formal situation a foreigner can call someone by using
a) his/her first name.
b) his/her last name.
c) his/her title.
2) Small talk carries ... in itself.
a) a lot of meaning
b) little meaning
c) no meaning
3) The goal of small talk is...
a) to get to know people.
b) to ask personal questions.
c) to talk about business.
4) After work hours, people like discussing ...
a) their business.
b) weather and sports.
c) their health problems.
5) You can offend people you have just met by ...
a) the way you look.
b) your politeness.
c) your joke.