V. What did Julia think about genius? (p 129)

to be head and shoulders above smb

to compare smb unfavourably with smb

to make much fuss over smb

to be modest

to rove over smth

estimation

to surge up

to dwell in the back of one's mind

dexterity

to infuse smth with life

VI. Comment on the following sentence:

- A woman attracts men by her charm and holds them by their vices.

Assignment XIII

CHAPTERS 15,16,17

I. Reproduce the conversation between Julia and. Tom in indirect speech:

to he milk and honey

to keep one's temper

at whatever cost

vitals

to make head or tail of smth

to have smth out

to vex

to be reversed

to look wan

by degrees

to get back on smb

to be keen on smth.

to make a song and dance about smth.

to be in a rage

to despise smb.

not to care two hoots for smb.

to be distracted with grief

the woe of humankind

a tempest, of weeping

2. Retell, about their relations after reconciliation:

to moot a question

reconciliation

moral scruples

to be on familiar terms with smb

disparity

to be aware of smth

to exite comment

to betray smb

III. Retell about Dolly's suspicions and her conversation with MichaeI:

to make inquiries

brusque language

to ruffle smb

to make an appointment with smb

to be larger than life

to wear oneself out

to do smb harm (good)

to be wrapped up in smb

to grudge

to put up with smth

to desert a sinking ship

IV. Give a summary of chapter 17:

to rub hands

to compromise smb

to be diverted bv smth

a rip

to deny smth

to brazen out

to interfere with smb's private concerns

to rely on smb

to have a row with smb

to cut off one's nose to spite one's face

to wheedle smth out of smb

ASSIGNMENT XIV

Chapters 18, 19, 20, 21

I. Why was Julia deeply affronted after her talk with Dolly?

- for good

- to be hostile

- to get into mischief

- to bring up the matter

- to' be malicious

- to adore smb

- to make smb an allowance

- to get too set

- it's no good denying it

- to be discreet

- to be as pretty as a picture

- to eat out of smb ' s hand

- to take weight off smb's mind

- to be sensible

- virtue

- to affront

- to gratify one's selfesteem

• to gall

II. Comment on the passage (p 170-171):

"The strange thing was... that galled her".

3. Give a summary of chapter 19:

- to pick up smb

- an understudy

- to be furious

- to toss up

- robust health [

- perfidy

• to know in one's bones

an ample opportunity

• to put up with smth

IV. Did Julia realize that her affair with Torn had no future?

• Boxing Day

anguish

- to be allayed

- to be in high spirits

- to make a stab at paraphrase

- a vehicle

- to snap smb up

- as mean as cat's meat

5. What did Julia think about Joan Denver?

to set hopes on smth

to be keen on smth

to be tickled

to seduce

to be scared out of one's wits

a fat chance

VI. What was Julia's impression of Avice Crichton?

to have a snack

to be insipid

she can't act for toffee

to buck up

to be a sport

hard as nail

to put in a word for' smb

VII. Reproduce the conversation between. Julia and. Tom. Prove that Julia could hide her feelings.

devouring jealousy

at sulky loo

to beat about the bush

you are a brick

to call it a day

to turn the tables on smb

ASSIGNMENT XV

Chapters 22, 23, 24, 25

I. Read and translate the passage at p.195-196

to be harrassed

consolation to (to console)

rupture

to put smb out of one's mind

to confide smth to smb

to love smb to distraction

tomake a clean breast of smth

to tear smb limb from limb

to chuck smb

to be a score for smb

II.Reproduce the conversation between Michael and Julia (p.196-198):

to fall for smb

to be hard on smb

tough luck

to get over smth

III. Explain why Julia was acting badly:

refuge

to give free rein to

to fly in a temper

a lousy performance

to exaggerate

to carrv conviction

ham acting

IV. Retell about Julia's holiday in at. St.Malо and Paris:

to torment

irksome duty

to make up for smth

to atone for smth

to wear mourning

a bereavement

to be in a flutter

to consider smth with a tranquil mind

to be devout

V. What did. Julia think of Charles?

for the sake of posterity

to be at. smb's beck and call

to reward smb for smth

to be remorseful

VI. Give a summary of chapter 24:

show off

to wear one's hair long

to nestle up to smb

to quote

passionate entreaties

to lose one's poise

to be panic ...... stricken

to draw a conclusion

to be scared stiff

VII. Retell about Julia's adventure in Edgware Road:

to be ill at ease

to be desirable

to pick smb up

to put the matter to the test

to be thronged

to saunter

to put on airs

to be devoid of smth

a vamp

VIII. Paraphrase or explain the folowing:

1. She wasn't going to give her a peep at her feet of clay.

2. ...if I lose on the swings, I'll get back on the roundabouts.

3. The proof of the pudding is in the eating.

4. That was quite another pair of shoes.

5. Give me your hanky.

6. He had always been at. her beck and call .

ASSIGNMENT XVI

Chapters 26, 27, 28, 29

I. Give a summary of chapter 26:

to distract

rehearsal

to greet smb with cordiality

to have a score

let bygones be bygones

to abandon smth

to take smth with composure

to make up to smb fur smth

not to turn a hair

to be as pleased as Punch

in revenge for smth

to be under the delusion

to be in a dither

to queer one's pitch

to fire smb

to watch smb out of the corner of one's eye

II. Describe Roger and tell what, you think about the ideas he produced to his mother:

to. take pains

to hug smb

to make up one's mind

to be reticent

to knock about

to drive at smth

lumpy figure

to fine down

to guide the conversation

in a flash.

to get down to brass tacks

to interfere with smth

make - believe

sham

to рее1

to seek one's salvation

to live in smb's pocket

to feel desperate

to be at a loss

to cope with smth

III. Give a summary of chapter 28:

to dismiss

to have а knack

ranting and raving

to feel light - hearted

a stroll

the mews

to have no ink|ing

not to care two straws for smb

to be in a state

IV. Retell about the first night:

to cod, an old trooper

to be as innocent as a babe unborn

the cast

to suppress the laughter

to be rattled

hard! luck

to tickle to death at smth

to rejoice in one's triumph

all and. sundry

to feel, like a million dollars

torment

raw material

V. Give your comments on the passage as page 272:

"All the world's a stage ... That make - believe is the

only reality".