Unit 2, lesson 1. Meeting People You Know

Select the correct type of person based on the description: «We studied at the same university five years ago, but we didn't communicate much outside the lecture hall».

Which of the following phrases is an appropriate response for a situation where you run into an acquaintance on the street and want to express surprise?

According to the etiquette rules of various countries, in which of these nations is it considered extremely impolite to leave a tip in restaurants or taxis?

Choose the correct phrasal verb: «I didn't expect to find this rare book while cleaning my room, it just... by chance.»

What does the term "La Bise" signify in French etiquette when friends and relatives meet?

Fill in the blank with the appropriate expression: «How is your new project going?» — «Oh, busy as ever, I've completely... with work this month».

Choose the correct past tense option: «While we... dinner, someone... loudly at the front door».

Identify the correct sequence of tenses in a complex sentence: «She told me that she... in Kyiv for three years before she moved to Lviv».

Choose the correct verb form to express an interrupted action in the past: «I... through the park when I suddenly... my old school teacher».

Which sentence grammatically correctly conveys a background action and a situation in the past?

Write a short dialogue (3–4 turns) in English:

You run into an old acquaintance at a shopping mall. Express your surprise, briefly mention what you are currently doing (for example, preparing for exams or working), and arrange to meet next week. (Do not use standard textbook dialogues.)

Write a short reflective essay (4–5 sentences) in English:

Why do you think rules of etiquette and greetings vary so significantly across different parts of the world (for example, in Japan, France, or Saudi Arabia)? How does an understanding of these cultural differences help young people today when they travel?