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Ликбез о Small-Talk – 5 эффективных рекомендаций
Сила непринужденной беседы, которая неизбежна в общении с продавцом, решившем "to cheer up" покупателя, улучшить его настроение. Психологи считают использование беседы в стиле "Small Talk" с боссом, в дорожной пробке, с соседом или иной ситуации для «заглушения» неуютной паузы в разговоре, помогает сближению людей. Как этому научиться?
Полезные советы
- Для начала лучше отыскать точки соприкосновения с собеседником.
- Глубоко вдумываться в значение фраз в этом разговоре не нужно, но важно проявить интерес.
- Сложные предложения можно смело оставлять в словаре.
- Сделайте комплименты! Это поднимет настроение, создаст комфортную обстановку, ликвидирует неловкие моменты.
- При произнесении любых выражений следует улыбаться.
Что это за фразы?
Можно использовать выражение «Wonderful day, isn't it?». Оно ни к чему не обязывает, воспринимается легко. Уместно применить «It looks like raining».
Во время деловых мероприятий можно поинтересоваться «Are you enjoying yourself?». Стоит заметить, что на первом свидании слишком частое употребление фраз, набивших оскомину в жизни, в духе «Small Talk» породит сомнения насчет потенциального партнера.
THE LONDON FIVER – FIVE LONDON CHRISTMAS MOVIES
Christmas movies are one of the joys of the holiday. Whether you’re going to see one in a theater, on television, DVD, or a streaming service, there are plenty of options for holiday cinema. The locations of films can certainly vary from the big city to small-town America, and London has its own share of holiday classics. These films range from classic adaptations to modern romantic comedies, but they all have the spirit of Christmas. We’ve found five Christmas movies that take place in London for you to watch this holiday season and you can let us know all your favorite Christmas films in the comments.
LAST CHRISTMAS
Certainly a new entry on this list, Last Christmas is a 2019 film starring Emilia Clarke and Henry Golding. If you’re a fan of Hallmark Christmas movies, you’ll want to see this as it follows the cynical Kate (Clarke) who’s able to find her joy again with the help of Tom (Golding). Covent Garden, Oxford Street, Cecil Court, and Soho feature prominently in the movie along with several London landmarks. Pay close attention throughout or you may miss some clues about the film’s big twist.
THE GREATEST STORE IN THE WORLD
This made-for-television film is told in flashbacks about a homeless family living in a fictional London department store called Scottley’s. To keep living in Scottley’s, the family has to outwit the store staff which includes such well-known British actors and comedians as Peter Capaldi, Dervla Kirwan, Sean Hughes, and Brian Blessed. The movie filmed in one of London’s most famous department stores, Harrods, which of course features prominently throughout. Getting a hold of a copy may prove a bit difficult in the US, but the film has been uploaded to a few video sites out there.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Often credited as the story that helped bring Christmas celebrations back to prominence in the United Kingdom, Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol is set in London and as such, offers a glimpse at what the city was like during the mid-19th Century. While there have been many film adaptations, one of the only version that actually filmed in London is the 1951 film starring Alastair Sim, and features 8 Scandrett Street as Scrooge’s house and 2 Cathedral Street as Scrooge and Marley’s Counting House (the latter of which has since been redeveloped).
THE MAN WHO INVENTED CHRISTMAS
From the adaptation to its creation, The Man Who Invented Christmas is a 2017 film that fictionally recounts how Dickens created A Christmas Carol. Featuring Dan Stevens as Charles Dickens, the author moves throughout London taking inspiration from the people he meets as well as his own stinginess towards his father (played by Jonathan Pryce). Though it takes place in London, the movie was filmed in parts of Ireland, but still shows off what parts of London would have looked like when Dickens was alive. Fans of the original story will certainly want to include it in their viewing lineups even though it takes its historical liberties.
LOVE ACTUALLY
Love Actually is one of those movies that are not necessarily about Christmas but takes place during the holiday. Many different parts of the city feature prominently in the 2003 classic along with plenty of London landmarks such as the Millennium Bridge while Heathrow Airport bookends the story. While some of the stories take place in the US and Portugal, you can tell director Richard Curtis certainly has a love for his home city as he takes lengthy shots of different parts of London while moving between scenes. It also has one of the largest casts of any Christmas film around and features several actors known to American audiences from Martin Freeman to Emma Thompson.
Оксфордский словарь назвал "климатическое ЧП" словом 2019 года
Пособие по подготовке к ОГЭ. Устная часть
Present Simple
Present Simple
Упражнение 1. Поставьте глаголы в следующих предложениях в утвердительную, вопросительную и отрицательную формы Present Simple.
- I (to do) morning exercises. 6. Mike (to be) a student.
- He (to work) at a factory. 7. Helen (to have) a car.
- She (to sleep) after dinner. 8. You (to be) a good friend.
- We (to work) part-time. 9. You (to be) good friends.
- They (to drink) tea every day. 10. It (to be) difficult to remember everything.
Упражнение 2. Раскройте скобки, употребляя глаголы в Present Simple.
- Alice (to have) a sister. 11. Her sister’s name (to be) Ann.
- Ann (to be) a student. 12. She (to get) up at seven o'clock.
- She (to go) to the institute in the morning. 13. Jane (to be) fond of sports.
- After breakfast she (to go) to the institute. 14. Sometimes she (to take) a bus.
- She (to go) to bed at 11 p. m. 15. She (to speak) English well.
- She (to do) her morning exercises every day.
- For breakfast she (to have) two eggs, a sandwich and a cup of tea.
- It (to take) her an hour and a half to do her homework.
- Her friends usually (to call) her at about 8 o’clock.
- Ann (to take) a shower before going to bed.
Упражнение 3. Раскройте скобки, употребляя глаголы в Present Simple.
- We usually (to have) four classes a day. 8. Classes (to begin) at eight.
- I (to leave) home at half past seven. 9. I (to take) a bus to the institute.
- It (to take) me about twenty minutes. 10. I (to have) breakfast at seven o’clock.
- My working day (to begin) at six o'clock.
- I (to get) up, (to switch) on the TV and (to brush) my teeth.
- It usually (to take) me about fifteen minutes to get there.
- I (to have) lunch at about 2 o’clock.
Упражнение 4. Используйте слова в скобках для образования предложений в Present Simple. Обратите внимание, в какой форме должно стоять предложение (утвердительной, вопросительной или отрицательной).
1) They _____ football at the institute. (to play) 6) His brother _____ in an office. (to work)
2) She _____ emails. (not / to write) 7) She ___ very fast. (cannot / to read)
3) ____ they ____ the flowers every 3 days? (to water) 8) ____ you____ English? (to speak)
4) My mother ____ fish. (not / to like) 9) ____ Ann ____ any friends? (to have)
5) His wife _____ a motorbike. (not / to ride) 10) ____ Elizabeth_____ coffee? (to drink)
Упражнение 5. Вставьте глагол “to be” в требуемой форме Present Simple.
- I ... a student. 8. Max ... an office-worker.
- ... this her watch? - Yes, it ... 9. We ... late, sorry!
- ... your aunt a nurse? - Yes, she ... . 10. ... you an engineer? - Yes, I....
- ... your brothers at school? - Yes, they ... .
- My father ... not a shop-assistant, he ... a scientist.
- ... they at home? - No, they ... not. They ... at school.
- ... your friend a photographer? No, she ... not a photographer, she ... a student.
Present Simple
Present Simple
Упражнение 1. Поставьте глаголы в следующих предложениях в утвердительную, вопросительную и отрицательную формы Present Simple.
- I (to do) morning exercises. 6. Mike (to be) a student.
- He (to work) at a factory. 7. Helen (to have) a car.
- She (to sleep) after dinner. 8. You (to be) a good friend.
- We (to work) part-time. 9. You (to be) good friends.
- They (to drink) tea every day. 10. It (to be) difficult to remember everything.
Упражнение 2. Раскройте скобки, употребляя глаголы в Present Simple.
- Alice (to have) a sister. 11. Her sister’s name (to be) Ann.
- Ann (to be) a student. 12. She (to get) up at seven o'clock.
- She (to go) to the institute in the morning. 13. Jane (to be) fond of sports.
- After breakfast she (to go) to the institute. 14. Sometimes she (to take) a bus.
- She (to go) to bed at 11 p. m. 15. She (to speak) English well.
- She (to do) her morning exercises every day.
- For breakfast she (to have) two eggs, a sandwich and a cup of tea.
- It (to take) her an hour and a half to do her homework.
- Her friends usually (to call) her at about 8 o’clock.
- Ann (to take) a shower before going to bed.
Упражнение 3. Раскройте скобки, употребляя глаголы в Present Simple.
- We usually (to have) four classes a day. 8. Classes (to begin) at eight.
- I (to leave) home at half past seven. 9. I (to take) a bus to the institute.
- It (to take) me about twenty minutes. 10. I (to have) breakfast at seven o’clock.
- My working day (to begin) at six o'clock.
- I (to get) up, (to switch) on the TV and (to brush) my teeth.
- It usually (to take) me about fifteen minutes to get there.
- I (to have) lunch at about 2 o’clock.
Упражнение 4. Используйте слова в скобках для образования предложений в Present Simple. Обратите внимание, в какой форме должно стоять предложение (утвердительной, вопросительной или отрицательной).
1) They _____ football at the institute. (to play) 6) His brother _____ in an office. (to work)
2) She _____ emails. (not / to write) 7) She ___ very fast. (cannot / to read)
3) ____ they ____ the flowers every 3 days? (to water) 8) ____ you____ English? (to speak)
4) My mother ____ fish. (not / to like) 9) ____ Ann ____ any friends? (to have)
5) His wife _____ a motorbike. (not / to ride) 10) ____ Elizabeth_____ coffee? (to drink)
Упражнение 5. Вставьте глагол “to be” в требуемой форме Present Simple.
- I ... a student. 8. Max ... an office-worker.
- ... this her watch? - Yes, it ... 9. We ... late, sorry!
- ... your aunt a nurse? - Yes, she ... . 10. ... you an engineer? - Yes, I....
- ... your brothers at school? - Yes, they ... .
- My father ... not a shop-assistant, he ... a scientist.
- ... they at home? - No, they ... not. They ... at school.
- ... your friend a photographer? No, she ... not a photographer, she ... a student.