Задания 12-18
12. According to the author, the cause of unpunctuality is likely to be that a person …
B) is unaware of the time.
13. The expression “get under my skin” (paragraph 2) means …
B) irritate.
14. Which of the excuses for the unpunctuality is NOT mentioned by the author?
D) Clock failure.
15. According to professor Jeff Conte, punctually-challenged people …
C) are often optimistic.
16. Dr Linda Sapadin suggests that changing the word ‘but’ to ‘and’ in people’s excuses for being late will …
C) make them try harder coping with their problems.
17. According to Dr Linda Sapadin, if people are unable to meet deadlines you should …
A) explain to them what the consequences will be.
18. What is the main idea expressed in the last paragraph?
A) To keep friends one should work on one’s problems.
