Упр.4 Юнит 5 Урок 78 ГДЗ Happy English Кауфман 10 класс

Read the part about RP and explain the meaning of the following sentences.

1. 1. The way a person spoke was a symbol of social status.
   2. It is impossible for an Englishman to open his mouth without making some other Englishman hate or despise him.
   3. Although it has lost its critical importance, accent still acts as a class barrier.

1. The way a person spoke showed what social class he belonged to.

2. Englishmen often dislike each other because of the way they speak.

3. Although accent is no longer so important, it still separates people by social class.