What is the difference between the two expressions ‘at the end’ and ‘in the end’?
What’s the difference between covered with and covered by?
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British Table Manners
How to sit: You should sit up straight in your chair. It is not a good idea to lean forwards or
backwards. When you eat, you should not lean towards the plate but bring the knife, fork or spoon
towards you. Don’t pick up the bowl and bring it to you.Noises at the table: It is never a good idea to make a noise (a burp) at the table, even if it is into the napkin. It is considered rude to do this in the UK. If you accidentally burp, say ‘excuse me.’
Using your fingers: Normally we don’t pick food up with our fingers when we are eating main courses. If you are uncertain, the safest thing is to use your knife or fork. There are, however, some foods which we usually eat with our fingers. These include: pizza, sandwiches, burgers, chips (or fries) and fruit.
Passing things: If someone asks you to pass something like the salt, only get it if you are the closest person to it. Never lean across someone else’s food. It’s more polite not to use it yourself first - pass it directly to the person who asked, then use it later. It’s best to taste your food before you put salt on it.
Speed: It’s best not to eat too quickly. Take your time when eating and try to eat at the same speed as everyone else. If there is food on the table, it is not polite to eat as quickly as possible and then take the extra food yourself. Always ask first if anyone else would like some of the extra food.
Your mouth: It is not thought polite to talk with your mouth full of food, nor to eat with your mouth open. And if possible, don’t make a noise. Never lick your plate after eating.
How much to eat: It is polite to eat the food that you have been offered, so a clear plate is a good plate. It shows that you enjoyed the food. If you can’t finish everything and you need to leave a little, that’s okay. You could say something like ‘That was very nice, thank you.’
Table manners
This is an educational Disney cartoon about learning good manners when eating dinner or out at restaurants. Watch it and answer the questions:
1. Where can we use good manners?
2. Why should we use them?
3. How do table manners help us to stay healthy?
4. What table manners are recommended?
5. What food can we eat with hands?
5. What are three magic words at the table?
Post your answers in the COMMENTS below
Elect vs Select
Сегодня на уроке в пятом классе поступил вопрос о разнице между глаголами select и elect. Как и обещал здесь, в блоге, постараюсь дать более подробный ответ.
Итак, близкие по значению слова всегда вызывают сомнение в употреблении. Однако, чтобы не допустить таких ошибок, нужно занть ключевые различия.
ELECT имеет явно политический оттенок, означает избрание на какую-то должность при помощи голосования
Ex. The members of the House of Commons are elected.
SELECT толкование этого слова во многих словарях начинается "тщательно отобранный..." не просто так. Речь идёт именно об отборе на основе каких-то критериев, требований предъявляемых к объекту отбора. Именно поэтому The members of the House of Lords are SELECTED.
CHOOSE это выбор, который мы делаем между несколькими объектами в пользу того, который нравится нам больше. Есть также трактовка свободный выбор, сделанный после обдумывания, обсуждения.
Ex. Danny, come here and choose your ice cream.
Считаю целесообразным добавить в этот список глагол OPT
Ex. I always opt for the better quality
А вот какое значение имеет этот глагол и чем отличается от вышеуказанных я хочу узнать от вас!
Эти сайты помогут справиться с заданием:
www.merriam-webster.com
dictionary.cambridge.org
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