Audio 25

Improving your skills
(imprúvin llor skíls)

Part A(part éi)

Listen to the dialog and complete the blank spaces.


Why we smile


A broad, (1)

smile is a wonderful thing, but not something we can produce to order. When we force a smile for a photo, it can look like an anxious (2)

, and with good reason. It's thought the smile evolved from the (3)

seen in primates today, with the corners of the mouth pulled back. This shows submission to a hostile fellow primate, signalling I am afraid of you - I am not a threat. In humans, this evolved into the smile, making others feel at ease. Achieving a good (4)

isn't easy; we can control the muscles around the mouth, but those of the eyes, wich give a smile its warmth. This fake, (5)

smile can easily become a grin or (6)

, sending the wrong message entirely.



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Part B(part bí)

Choose the correct alternative to complete the sentences.

if so - if not exactly - if ever - as if - if I ever saw one - if any

1. That's a bargain !

2. The clothes in the catalogue were good value, stylish

3. Money itself seldom, brings real happiness

4. You would think there would be little, , chance of me bumping into Marcus again here, wouldn't you?

5. Have you ever had an accident at work? , call this number to discuss compensation.

6. After all my problems with the company, they offered me a 20% discount if I used them again. !