Коммуникативная грамматика. Communicative grammar in practice. Grammar tests

31 1. Useful invention5. verbal misunderstanding2. Us Younger Generation6.Britain, the World Empire3. modern Branch of industry7.All in One4. Historical separation8.Old EnoughA. For 150 years america was a British colony. at that time British and american english were almost exactly the same. When america won the War of independence in 1776, it became a free country. The usa was quickly growing richer, and millions of europeans came to settle here. They brought new words and expressions to the language. as a result, english in america began to develop in its own way and today, there are certain differences in pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary and spelling between american and British english.B. Typical american teenagers are in fact very ordinary. They think their teachers make them work too hard, they love their parents but are sure they don’t understand anything, and their friendships are the most important things in their lives. some of them do have a lot of money to spend, but usually they have earned it themselves. most young people take jobs while they are in school. They work at movie theatres, fast-food restaurants, gas stations, and stores to pay for their clothes and entertainment. maybe this is what makes them so independent from their parents at such a young age?C. is it possible to have one device with the functions of a Tv-set, a PC and the internet? With the advent of internet Tv it has become a reality. imagine watching a film on Tv and getting information on the actors in the film at the same time! To enter web-addresses and write e-mails you use a remote control and anon-screen keyboard or an optional wireless keyboard. By clicking a button, you can also read adverts, ‘chat’ with a friend, plan your holiday and play your favourite video games. and in the future you’ll be able to change the plot of the film you are watching!D. When do you stop being a child and become an adult? There are lots of laws about the age when ...