3open the brackets to complete the sentences: if it (be) your first trip to russia, you are sure (experience) language problems. if you (not know) the russian alphabet, you (not be) able to read signboards and find your way even hotel staff may not (speak) english. the situation in regional cities is worse. you rarely (find) a cafe or restaurant with an english menu. you should always have a card from your hotel. if you (look) for some address, it's better to have it with you written in russian. (ask) your translator or a friend to write down a list of necessary phrases that you can (give) people (read) what you want. if you can't get right at the hotel or any other place, ask for a person who can speak english. russians are very helpful and they will keep (try) to help you even if they not (understand) you.