- •The citadel
- •Vocabulary
- •Vocabulary exercises
- •1. Answer the following questions.
- •2. Find in the text the English for:
- •3. Recast the following sentences, using nouns with "-ness" instead of the words in bold type. Make all other necessary changes.
- •4. In the following groups of sentences compare the meaning of the verbs in bold type. Translate the sentences into Russian. Give your own examples.
- •5. Translate the following sentences using "once".
- •6. Complete the following sentences according to the model. Give the meaning of won’t/wouldn’t. Suggest your own examples.
- •7. Use constructions with "won't" ("wouldn't") instead of words in bold type. Make other necessary changes.
- •8. Translate the following sentences using "won't" /wouldn't".
- •9. Study the following phrases. Use them to make sentences of your own.
- •10. Fill in the blanks with prepositions or adverbs:
- •11. Fill in the blanks with a suitable word in the correct form. Translate the sentences into Russian.
- •12. Paraphrase the following, using words and. Word combinations given below. Make all necessary changes.
- •Speech exercises
- •14. Read and retell the text. How we kept mother’s day
- •Summing up
- •15. Translate the sentences into Russian paying attention to the vocabulary of the lesson. The same words can be used in different meanings. Use a dictionary if necessary.
- •16. Translate the sentences into English using the vocabulary of the lesson. You also may use a dictionary if necessary.
- •17. Make up a story using the meaning of one of the proverbs.
- •18. Subjects for oral and written composition:
12. Paraphrase the following, using words and. Word combinations given below. Make all necessary changes.
to care (2); to drop; to drop in (at); to obey; to stick (to) (2); to cheer up; to put right; to slow down; to take care of (2); from habit; without doubt (2); in low spirits; at a loss; in the habit (of); no point (in); to go wrong (2).
1. She was used to taking a cup of tea in the afternoon. 2. He went away leaving his affairs in terrible disorder; it would take time to get them arranged satisfactorily. 3. Approaching the turn the car started moving slower. 4. It was all the same to him whether he won or lost the game. 5. The difficulties were dealt with one by one. 6. Not every habit is easy to get rid of. 7. He seemed to have little liking for modern jazz. 8. He promised to let me know if things turned out badly. 9. His kind words raised my spirits. 10. She said she would pay me a short visit some afternoon. 11. I'd been watching him closely and noticed his eyes suddenly widen with fright; clearly something unpleasant had happened. 12. The woman was warned to keep to the facts of the accident. 13. Children are expected to do as they are told. 14. He said he would arrange matters with the tickets, luggage and all the rest of it. 15. It was useless trying to change the arrangement. Everything had been settled weeks ago. 16. It was most certainly the funniest joke I'd ever heard. 17. She was gloomy and depressed, not like her usual self at all. 18. He wouldn't change a word in his story. 19. Though there was no need to, she continued getting up early because she had always got up early. 20. He was uncertain what to do or say.
Speech exercises
13. Speak on the following topics, using the words and expressions given below.
1. Con Boland Reconstructs the Car
to become too small for the family needs; a bright (wonderful, perfectly, splendid) idea; to come into one's head; to cut the car body in two; to lengthen the car a good two feet; to work day and night; to be in a hurry to finish the job; to hope to give the car a new coat of paint; to have no doubts that ...; to hold the whole family; to run well; to one's own taste; to admire; to be proud of
2. On the Way to Vale View
to decide to pay smb a surprise visit; to pack the car with the children; like herrings in a tin; beside oneself with excitement; to risk it; to be (get) stuck; to have a little trouble with the gearbox; (the engine) not to pull properly; not to break down; to manage the hill; to push from behind; to arrive safely
3. The Bolands Arrive
the loud braying of the horn; to attract attention; to belong to smb; to make a terrible noise; to slow down; to pull up at the gate; to switch off; to push in a button; to get stuck; an awful racket; to put smth right; to be unable to tear oneself away from; would rather; to look over with care; to remove a lump of mud
4. The Tea Party
cheerful; in high spirits; to talk of nothing but ...; to enjoy oneself; to get lots of pleasure out of doing smth; to push; to pull; with lightning speed; to clear every plate; to have a good time; tasty things; to be in the habit of doing smth; to drink lots of strong black tea
5. The Accident
to have doubts; the functioning of the lamps; to have no time to waste; to use the handle to start the engine; after a couple of swings; to obey; to raise oneself into the driving seat; to pull on one's gauntlets; to give a triumphant nod; smth unexpected; to happen; to sink to the ground with a groan; to shoot outwards; to drop off; to fall to pieces; to come to rest on street level; to come as a surprise to smb; to make a very funny picture; in the front (back); to clutch
6. After the Accident
to pick oneself up; to rub one's head; to be at a loss; to fail to understand the reason for smth; to be worried about; to be all right; to remain 'm one's seats; pale, but undisturbed; to hold the baby in one's arms; to cheer up; to brighten; to take smb by the arm; to believe that one's efforts have not been wasted; to point to smth with melancholy pride; (the engine) to be still running; to make a few convulsive beats; to lie in pieces; to be fit for nothing; to know how to deal with the remains; to remove from the road; to drag away; to go home on foot