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ДОПОЛНИТЕ ТЕКСТ, ПОЖАЛУЙСТА. ЗАРАННЕЕ СПАСИБО. In Belarusian villages people had strict table manners which they taught their children from an early age. They could take a spoon only after they (1.wash) their face and hands. The father took the most important seat- at the head of the table, then the older children sat next to him; after them, the younger ones and, finally, the mother who (2. serve) the dishes. The children served themselves only if they (3.learn) to use a spoon. Without saying a word, the father cut the bread and gave out the slices to everyone. Only after he (4. spoon) some food out of the pot standing in the center of the table, the other family members could do the same. Soup or stew was often the main dish so the children were taught to carry their spoon from the pot to their mouth over a slice of bread so that they (5. not spill) it on the table. The family had to eat all the food on the table without any leftovers. The parents told their children that the leftovers (6. come) to them at night and wake them up if they didn't eat all the food. People ate slowly in silence so that they (7. not choke '). In the end, everyone put their spoons on the table after they (8.lick) it clean. Many of these old table rules have disappeared nowadays as our lifestyle has changed dramatically.,​

Answer 1

In Belarusian villages people had strict table manners which they taught their children from an early age. They could take a spoon only after they (1) had washed their face and hands. The father took the most important seat — at the head of the table, then the older children sat next to him; after them, the younger ones and, finally, the mother who (2) had served the dishes. The children served themselves only if they (3) had learnt to use a spoon. Without saying a word, the father cut the bread and gave out the slices to everyone. Only after he (4) had spooned some food out of the pot standing in the center of the table, the other family members could do the same. Soup or stew was often the main dish so the children were taught to carry their spoon from the pot to their mouth over a slice of bread so that they (5) wouldn't spill it on the table. The family had to eat all the food on the table without any leftovers. The parents told their children that the leftovers (6) would come to them at night and wake them up if they didn't eat all the food. People ate slowly in silence so that they (7) wouldn't choke. In the end, everyone put their spoons on the table after they (8) had licked it clean. Many of these old table rules have disappeared nowadays as our lifestyle has changed dramatically.​

 

Answer 2

In Belarusian villages, people upheld strict table manners, instilling these principles in their children from a very young age. One such custom dictated that a person could only reach for a spoon after (1. washing) their face and hands. At the head of the table, the father claimed the most crucial seat, with the older children seated beside him, followed by the younger ones. Finally, the mother assumed her place, responsible for (2. serving) the dishes. The privilege of serving oneself with a spoon was granted only to those who (3. learned) its proper usage.

Silently, the father would cut the bread and distribute the slices to all present. Only once he had (4. spooned) some food from the pot stationed in the center of the table could other family members follow suit. Given that soup or stew often constituted the centerpiece of the meal, children were taught to transport their spoonfuls from pot to mouth over a slice of bread, ensuring they (5. did not spill) any on the table. It was an unwritten rule that all the food on the table had to be consumed without any leftovers. Parents would often tell their children that any remnants (6. would come) to life at night and awaken them if they failed to finish their meal.

In the midst of this communal dining experience, people observed a respectful silence, fearful that speaking might lead to (7. choking). As the meal concluded, everyone placed their spoons on the table after (8. licking) them clean. Over time, many of these age-old table rules have faded away, reflecting the significant shifts in our modern lifestyle.