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1 _____ - showing that you are sorry for something. 2 _____ - the opinion that people have of someone, based on what has happened in the past. 3 _____ - a queue - to push in front of other people. 4 _____ - using words that say the opposite of what you really mean.
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1 We don't like talking to strangers. In fact, if you see us on the morning train, you might think we don't like anyone. But the reason we're reserved is not because we don't like people, it's because we're shy. We can be almost apologetic for our presence.
2. If queuing was an Olimpic sport, we'd win the gold medal. We queue politely at bus stops, in airports and in shops. It's a special skill we learn when we're growing up. Britain's the only country in the world where one person on their own can form a queue.
3. We have a reputation for politeness, but we're also seen as a nation of football hooligans! It's true there are fights on Saturday nights in city centres. But most of us aren't violent; we're quiet and peaceful. We only turn nasty when someone tries to jump a queue.
4. Our TV comedy shows are famous around the world. And in shops and schools, in offices and factories, we're always telling jokes and speaking in funny voices. We like using irony, too - we often say the opposite of what we mean just to get a laugh.
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