XVI. A) Say what good table manners should a person possess. B) Read the given information.

Do You Have Good Table Manners?

Napkin Manners

• Open your napkin and put it on your lap.

• When you leave the table during a meal, place your napkin on the chair, not on the table.

• When the meal is over, pick up your napkin, wipe your mouth, and place it on the table to the left of your plate.

Fork and Knife Manners

• Put food into your mouth with your fork and not with your knife. Never lick your knife. It’s dangerous!

• Place your fork and knife on your plate while talking or when you are resting between bites.

• Place your knife and fork on your plate when you have finished eating. Do not put them on the tablecloth.

Spoon Manners

After you stir your tea with a spoon, place it on the saucer.

Table Manners

• Do not put your elbows on the table while you are eating.

• Never talk with your mouth full.

• When you are drinking with a straw, do not make a loud noise when you reach the end of your drink.

• Only talk about nice things at the dinner table.

• Finally, don’t forget to say, “Thank you”.

XVII. Read the text and say what a person should and shouldn’t do at table.

English Table Manners

(A List of Do’s and Don’ts)

On the continent people have good food; in England people have good table manners.

Don’t put your elbows on the table. Sit facing the table and keep your feet under you, don’t stretch them all the way under the table. Never stretch over the table for something you want, ask your neighbour to pass it. Take a slice of bread from the bread-plate by hand, don’t harpoon your bread with a fork. Don’t bite into the whole slice, break it off piece by piece. Vegetables, potatoes, macaroni are placed on your fork with the help of your knife. Cut your meat into small pieces, one piece at a time. Chicken requires special handling. Just cut as much as you can, and when you can’t use knife and fork any longer, use your fingers. Don’t use a knife for fish, cutlets or omelettes. Don’t use a spoon for what can be eaten with a fork. Don’t eat off the knife. Don’t lick your spoon. Try to make as little noise as possible when eating, or they’ll say you’re a noisy eater. Don’t talk with your mouth full. Never read while eating (at least in company). Never spoil your neighbour’s appetite by criticising what he is eating. The customary way to refuse a dish is by saying: “No, thank you.” Don’t say, “I don’t eat that stuff” and don’t make faces to show you don’t like it. If you really feel hungry ask for a second helping. And finally, don’t forget to say “thank you” for every act of kindness. By the way, English people do not wish each other “Good appetite”.

XVIII. Read the text and say what English pubs are like.

English Pubs

Every country has its drinking habits. Most countries also have a national drink. In England the national drink is beer, and the “pub”, where Englishmen go to drink it, is a peculiarly English institution. The room in the pub is called the “bar”, but the same term is used for the great counter of polished wood which dominates one end of the room. At this bar, people will be standing with a drink either in their hands or on a “beer-mat”. From time to time they will take a sip – for Englishmen sip their drinks – and then put down the mug to continue conversation. There is a general atmosphere of warmth and cosiness. Comfort is essential, for here people do not drop in for a quick drink and go; they generally want to “make an evening of it”, talking to friends or strangers, until closing time, when with a cry of “Time, gentlemen, please!” the landlord stops to serve drinks. This is usually at half past ten in the evening. There is an important peculiarity about pubs. They have strictly-limited hours of opening. Roughly speaking one may expect to find a pub open between 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. and again from about 5:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m., but it is almost impossible to get strong drinks in England in the early morning, in the middle of the afternoon or at midnight or later.

XIX. Mind different meanings of the word matter. Translate the sentences into Russian.

1. I can’t help you. It’s your personal matter. 2. What’s the matter? Why do you keep silent? 3. When people gather round the fire the cold and dampness outside doesn’t seem to matter so much. 4. It matters a great deal whether they’ve got our invitation or not. 5. No matter what food is served at this cafe, it’s always tasty. 6. He missed almost a month because of his taking part in the competition and to make matters worse he has fallen ill.

XX. Memorize the following phrases and practise them in the sentences of your own.

A slice of bread/lemon; a slice of fish/meat; a lump of sugar/cheese; a piece of pie; a bowl of soup/salad; a dish of ice-cream.

XXI. To be learned by heart.

Planning a Picnic

Duke: (On the phone) Hello! Ingrid?

Ingrid: Yes, Duke? Is that you?

Duke: I got your card.

Ingrid: I have a silly idea. You will laugh at me.

Duke: What is it?

Ingrid: I would like us to go on a picnic.

Duke: A picnic?

Ingrid: Yes, tomorrow. In Central Park. If the weather is nice. The radio states the weather will be nice. I will bring some cold fried chicken, potato salad, tomatoes, peaches, grapes – things like that. You may bring a bottle of dry wine, if you wish.

Duke: That’s fine. A good idea. Let’s do it. I’ll bring the stuff to drink. When should I pick you up – about eleven?

Ingrid: Excellent. Yes, about eleven. Then we can stay in the park and have our lunch until you must leave. You know a good place?

Duke: Yes. There’s a little place of land that sticks into the lake at Seventy-Second Street. Not too crowded but easy to get to. It’s really a turn-around for cars, but the grass slopes down to the lake. It’s nice.

Ingrid: Duke, it will be fun for us. I have not been on a picnic in many years.

Duke: Yes. I’ll see you tomorrow at eleven.

XXII. Improvise a dialogue inviting your friend to go on a picnic.

XXIII. Read the text and make up a dialogue on its basis.

A Weekend Party

After Michael Saunders

If nobody wants to go to the movies on Saturday night, then there’s always a chance of a party (parents permitting) at someone’s house. The party is informal and food and dancing is the game.

What’s going to be served in liquid refreshment at the party depends on how old you are. In food, things are usually the same no matter what. Everything goes on the table – cold meat, bread, chips, sweets, small cakes and buns, eggs, and things like olives, herring and lumps of cheese on match-sticks – and you can eat all of it with your hands while standing up. No knives and forks please! It’s easy to prepare, and better still, easy to clean up.

Getting back to liquid refreshments, there’s, juice and fruit punch, soft drinks for the younger young people, and wine, whisky and beer for the older young people. When I give a party, all my friends are expected to bring something tasty, or wine, or a dozen bottles of beer. And my friends expect me to do the same – it’s our way of life. Of course, if anyone’s short of money, he comes without and nobody minds. It happens to us all often enough.

XXIV. Agree or disagree with the statements. Give the reason. The following phrases may be helpful.

That’s right; Exactly; Quite so; I agree with you; I don’t agree with you; That’s where you’re wrong; It depends; Tastes differ.

1. There is always a chance of going to a party at somebody’s place on a Saturday night. 2. Young people needn’t ask their parents’ permission when they want to have a get-together. 3. A party young people have in somebody’s home always looks formal when parents happen to stay at home. 4. Young people no matter how old they are can’t help being noisy as they are fond of record sessions and dancing. 5. The success of the party depends on what’s going to be served. 6. Everything goes on the table when young people are having a get-together. 7. It’s convenient to use match-sticks with small lumps of cheese, ham, sandwiches and fruits as you can eat while standing up. 8. When you give a party all your friends are expected to bring some food and drinks with them. 9. A party can’t be given if you are short of money.

XXV. Describe a party (dinner party, a get-together, a record session) you’ve had at your place (or in somebody’s home) lately.

XXVI. Read, memorize and use in your own dialogues.

1

W.: Can I take your order, Sir?

C.: Yes. I’d like to take the steak, please.

W.: And to follow?

C.: Ice-cream, please.

2

– Have you decided on something, Sir?

– Yes. Fish and chips for me, please.

– How about the sweet?

– No sweet, thanks, just coffee.

XXVII. Situation: you are in a restaurant with a friend. Discuss which bagel you order (see the menu below).

BAGEL

Company

NEW YORK STYLE BAGELS!

BAKED FRESH ALL DAY

● Plain ● Garlic ● Poppy ● Salt ● Onion ● Rye ●

● Egg Whole Wheat ● Chocolate Chip ● Cinnamon Raisin*●

● Oat Bran ● Blueberry ● Spinach ● Cheddar Cheese ●

SPREADS

Your choice of bagel

Butter $ .79

Jelly $ .79

Cream Cheese $ 1.29

Lite Cream Cheese $ 1.49

No Fat Cream Cheese $ 1.59

Baker’s Dozen $ 4.99

1 $ .45 7 $ 3.15

2 $ .90 8 $ 3.60

3 $ 1.35 10 $ 4.50

4 $ 1.80 12 $ 4.99

5 $ 2.25 18 $ 7.69

6 $ 2.70 24 $ 9.98

WE ALWAYS GIVE A “BAKER’S DOZEN”!

Our Bagels Are Low in Fat and Cholesterol

*Cinnamon Raisin – Add 5 c Each

Dozen = 12 bagels

Baker’s Dozen = 12 + 1 bagel for free

XXVIII. Situation: discuss your order using the menu below.

Rockland’s

WASHINGTON’S BARBECUE

and GRILLING COMPANY

Barbecued Pork Ribs

Whole Rack 15.75

Half Rack 8.25

Quarter Rack 4.50

Baby Back Ribs

Whole Rack 13.00

Half Rack 7.00

Barbecued Chicken

Whole 8.50

Half 4.95

Quarter 2.95

Grilled Fish

Market Availability 6.25

Sandwiches

Barbecued Pork – Sliced or Chopped 3.95

Hot Italian Sausage 3.95

Grilled Top Sirloin of Beef 4.75

Barbecued Brisket of Beef 4.75

Pulled Barbecued Chicken 4.95

Marinated Grilled Chicken Breast Filet 5.50

Grilled Leg of Lamb 6.25

Salads and Accompaniments

* Barbecued Baked Beans *

* Salad with Smoked Chicken *

* Traditional Potato Salad *

* Homemade Coleslaw *

* Southern-Style Mustard Greens *