1. Choose the right definition
sample/example/specimen
an example of it which gives an idea of what the whole of it is like - specimen (образец, экземпляр);
a small part of anything, intended as representative of the whole – sample (образец, шаблон);
something that has many of the typical features of such a class or style, and that you consider clearly represents it – example (пример).
SAMPLE – a small amount of smth bigger, that shows what the rest is like. (Пробники из Летуаль, к примеру – a sample of fabric, shampoo, curtain material, blood, urine, a sample of moon rock – you take a little part of something).
Can also be used in a sense of a small group chosen to be tested in order to get information about the larger group.
Translation – образец, пробник, тестер, проба.
But if you took a whole – it’s a SPECIMEN. A typical representative of a class taken as a whole (butterflies in the Museum; he has a collection of rare insects; can also be used about a small amount of blood, urine, handwriting.
Translation: тип, субъект, персонаж, экземпляр, кадр. (He is a queer specimen – он чудак)
EXAMPLE – illustration, something that is used to explain something, especially in teaching, an abstract notion – sometimes a role model, a typical case, an explanation.
tolerance/patience
the capacity for calmly enduring pain, trying situations, etc – patience (терпение, настойчивость, упорство);
the quality of allowing other people to say and do as they like, even if you do not agree or approve of it – tolerance (терпимость, толерантность, переносимость).
2. Choose the right confusable.
We based our analysis on a random sample of more than 200 males.
Job applicants have to submit a sample/specimen of handwriting.
Symphonies 103 and 104 stand as perfect example of early symphonic construction.
It was exacting work and required all his patience.
We are nudged into an attitude of acceptance and tolerance.
3. You are going to watch Elizabeth Gilbert, the author of the worldwide best-selling book, Eat Pray Love and her latest book, Big Magic, speaking about ‘your elusive creative genius’. Before you watch the video, discuss the points below.
What is ‘creativity’? How do you know that a person is creative?
Creativity refers to the ability to produce work in a novel, original and unexpected way in an appropriately useful manner. It explores how the constraints can be overcome and value to the society. Creativity is a synonym to idea, invention, or breakthrough. Well, to my mind, a person is undoubtedly creative if he or she creates something new, as well connected to some abstract notions and hobbies such as painting, writing, composing etc. However, a person can be creative even without being a person of art, this notion concerns the way a person is thinking, finding new, unexpected solutions to problems.
What is ‘genius’? How do you know that a person possesses genius?
Genius – is an incredible natural talent, that a person has. A person has to be creative, has to think out of the box, he or she should reject routine and take risks.
Do you think creativity and genius go together? Are they interdependent?
Yes.
What does the word ‘elusive’ stand for? Why does she use this adjective in reference to creative genius?
Elusive - hard to express or define; as I think, it means that it is hard to get, like “easy come, easy go’’.