Everyday English | страница 5
| - as a title, followed by the first name- used by shopassistants, waiters, policemen- by schoolchildren to their men-teachers- polite form of address to a stranger (not common nowadays, the more usual way being “Excuse me, please”) | |
| 4. Madam | - used by shopassistants, waiters- rarely used to address a stranger (more usual “Excuse me, please”)- not used to address a woman-teacher |
| 5. Miss(Miss/Mrs plus surname is used)6. Doctor (alone)7. Doctor Brown8. Professor (with/without surname)9. Ladies and Gentlemen10. Officer11. Waiter, Porter, Nurse | - toa woman-teacher by primary school children- to medical practitioners- to a person with a degree (PhD)- to a university professor- to an audience ['o:dians]- to a policeman-toa person of certain occupation |
(abridged from “Morning, Noon and Night” by Sidney Sheldon)
As they approached the front door it opened, and Clark, the butler, stood there. He was in his seventies, a dignified, capable servant who had worked at Rose Hill for more than thirty years. He had watched the children grow up, and had lived through all the scandals.
Clark’s face lit up as he saw the group. “Good afternoon!”
Kendall gave him a warm hug. “Clark, it’s so good to see you again.”
“It’s been a long time. Miss Kendall.”
“It’s Mrs Renaud* now. This is my husband, Marc.”
“How do you do, sir?”
“My wife has told me a great deal about you.”
“Nothing too terrible I hope, sir.”
“On the contrary. She has only fond memories of you.”
“Thank you, sir.” Clark turned to Tyler. “Good afternoon, Judge Stanford.”
“Hello, Clark.”
“It’s a pleasure to see you, sir.”
“Thank you. You’re looking very well.”
“So are you, sir. I’m so sorry about what has happened.”
“Thank you. Are you set up here to take care of all of us?”
“Oh, yes. I think we can make everyone comfortable.”
“Am I in my old room?”
Clark smiled. “That’s right.” He turned to Woody. “I’m pleased to see you, Mr Woodrow. I want to -”
Woody grabbed Peggy’s arm. “Come on,” he said curtly. “I want to get freshened up.”
The others watched as Woody pushed past them and took Peggy upstairs.
Mrs Renaud [re'no:]
Ex. 1. Comprehension questions.
1. Who are talking?
2. How are they related to each other?
3. Why did Kendall want to be called Mrs Renaud?
4. What is Clark?
5. What is Tyler?
6. Why does Clark address Tyler “Sir”?
Ex. 2. How would you address the following people?
1. your aunt Mary Smith
2. a friend of your own age (Sandra Robinson)
