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  5. Written Versus Oral Messages

A. Discuss or write answers to these questions. Reread the text if you need help.

 

1. What are three questions that a casual acquaintance should not ask an American?

2. When should you send a sympathy card to a friend?

3. What are two things you should not do in an American classroom?

4. What three things should you do when invited to an American friend's home for dinner?

5. Has women's liberation made life better or worse for women? What does the reading imply?

 

B. What are the polite responses in the following situations? Choose the correct answer.

 

1. Your friend says, “I missed class because my grandfather died.” What do you say?

a. “I`m so sorry.”

b. “How did he die?”

2. Your friend says, “I bought a new car a few weeks ago.” What do you say?

a. “How much did it cost?”

b. “What kind of car?”

3. Your friend asks, “How are you?” What do you say?

a. “I have a headache, but I just took an aspirin, so I`m hoping to feel better soon.”

b. “Fine, thanks. How are you?”

4. The elevator is crowded, and you are standing in the back when it arrives at your floor. What do you say?

a. “Move over. I have to get out.”

b. “Excuse me, please. This is my floor.”

5. Your friend tell you your sweater is very attractive. What do you say?

a. “Thank you.”

b. “Do you really like this old thing?”

6. Your friend introduces you to his sister. What do you say?

a. “It`s nice meeting you.”

b. “It was nice meeting you.”

 


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