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I. Author

II. Highland Fling

III. English Conversation

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I.I. Author Author

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Martin Armstrong (1882—1974),

journalist and novelist. His works

include:

2 poems: Snake in the Grass, Lover’s Leap;

8 collocations of short stories and poems.

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II.II. Highland Highland FlingFling

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The Highland Fling was created sometime during the 1700s in the Scottish Highland. It is considered a war dance as the dancers were originally military men. The dance is tailored after the Ghillie Challum Sword Dance after victory. It was originally danced by males on a Targe (small round Shield with a center spike) which is said to be why the dancers dance in place to celebrate their victories after battle .

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Later the dance would also be used to pick the best males who portrayed the best dancer and the most stamina as the Kings Guards.  

The Highland Fling is usually performed by three or four persons to the duple rhythm music of the Strathspey.

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The term "Fling" expresses the kick which characterizes the step. When a horse kicks by merely raising one leg and striking with it, he is said, in grooms parlance, to "fling like a cow". This is what the Highland dancer does; he dances on each leg alternately, and flings the other one in front and behind.

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III.III. English English Conversation Conversation

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English conversation can be described as an activity where for the most part, two or more people take turns at speaking. Typically, only one person speaks at a time and there tends to be an avoidance of silence between speaking turns. (This is not true in every culture.)

If more than one participant tries to talk at the same time, one of them usually stops.

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—Politeness and silence are aspects of

English gentlemanship.

Silence is golden!…

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A—Excuse me, but would you mind if I open the window?

B—Not at all. It is rather hot in here, isn’t it?

A—Yes. And it’s such a lovely day outside, isn’t it?

B—Yes, and we don’t have many fine days, do

we? … Are you going to Brighton?…

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In a journey, there are many ways to break the silence. One of the best is weather talking, e.g.

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Successful communication in conversation involves many skills.

One of them is how to refuse.

There are many ways to refuse.

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Refuse an invitation:

Could we have the honor of your presence at the party?

I’m terribly sorry, I don’t think I can.

I’d love to , but I have a prior appointment.

That’s very kind of you, but I’ll have an exam tomorrow.

I wish I could, but my mother is coming this evening.

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Refuse an offer:

Would you like some wine?

No, I really don’t want it, thank you.

Not this time, thanks.

Not for me, thank you.

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Nice thought, but that would be too much bother.

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Refuse a help:

Can I be of any help in painting your room

tomorrow?

Please don’t trouble. I can manage.

No, don’t bother. I can manage.

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