Родная страна и страна (страны) изучаемого языка

Match the words to make up phrases.

Choose the correct variant. There are so many __________________________ forests in Russia.

Choose the correct variant. Have you ever travelled to any _________________________ towns or cities?

Choose the correct variant. There are four _____________________________ in Great Britain.

Choose the correct variant. We are going to visit Australia and some __________________________ countries too.

Choose the correct variant. Are there any ______________________ rivers in this city?

Choose the correct variant. Some people travel by train, ______________________ like travelling by car.

Choose the correct variant. After going to New York, I’d like to see some _____________________ towns in the USA.

Read the text and put the sentences into the correct category. Social Etiquette in the UK The British are famous for their language, sense of humour and, of course, politeness. So, when you are in the UK, make sure you respect the social etiquette in the following situations. British people are quite reserved when greeting one another. A handshake is the most common form of greeting when you meet someone for the first time. It is only when you greet close friends or relatives that you would kiss them on the cheek or give them a hug. The British may also call you by many different affectionate names, such as dear, chuck, mate, guv, son or madam. Do not be offended, this is quite normal. The British like their privacy, so not all topics are safe for a small talk. Avoid asking people about their age, religion, politics, marital status, weight or how much they earn. Instead, acceptable small talk topics are family, films, television, sport, studies, food, hobbies and of course, the weather! When you visit people at home, make sure you are on time. It's also nice to take a gift for your hosts, such as a bunch of flowers or a box of chocolates. A British person might say 'come and see me soon' or 'drop in anytime'. However, you must always phone before you visit someone.

Read the text and match the titles to the paragraphs. The New World