1 — What
nation do you think is the most (1) punctual?
— I don't know. Germans, I believe, do everything on time, and they tend to
plan everything in (2) advance. A German friend once told me that
careful planning is a part of their national (3) identity.
2 — I've
bought a CD with a computer game. I think Julian will be glad to have it as a
birthday present.
— I'm not sure. He does (4) martialarts very seriously, and prefers
physical exercise .
3. — Some
people believe that (5) folkmusic is old-fashioned, and the younger
generation don't need it.
— Unlike classical or folk music, pop songs don't make people think and don't
(6) evoke any strong feelings. The lyrics are silly and impersonal and
are aimed at teenagers.