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предложения, вставьте фразы (A–H ) в соответствующее место в тексте.
В списке есть одна лишняя фраза.
Hello and Good-Bye
A. the economy, inflation, the high cost of living. E. about his work
B. with a greeting F. “How much was it?”
C. the amount of money they got or spent. G. illnesses, family problems, or deaths
D. is optimistic H. good luck (удача)
When Americans meet their friends they always begin their conversation (1) ... and then ask about
the friend’s health, family, and job. Most of the time the conversation (2) ... . Even conversations about
sad events (события) such as (3) ... usually end in a hopeful way. People discuss special family
events such as marriages, births, new jobs, and new houses. One friend will usually wish the other
(4) ... or offer congratulations. There are special rules (правила) аbout the discussion of money.
Friends like to share good news about buying a house or a car. But they seldom discuss (5) ... .
A friend might tell you how much the thing cost, but it is not polite to ask, (6) ... . However (однако
