2. Arrange these words and word combinations in pairs of antonyms and say what they mean:

indiscreet, naughty, grave, to make much of smb, excellent, to be on amiable terms, second-rate, self-seeking, obedient, to be one's enemy, selfless, light-minded, to hold smb in con­tempt, discreet

3. Note the use of the active vocabulary in these word combinations and sentences; translate them into Russian:

a) an indiscreet word (question, phrase, remark, appraisal, act); a look of appraisal, a cold appraisal, a silent appraisal, a word of appraisal, appraising eyes (exclamations, words); an amiable glance (reception, smile, chap); amiable questions (eyes, people, relations); to demand obedience, to command obedience-, to show obedience, to expect obedience, to enjoy obedience, in obedience to the authorities; to obey discipline, to obey in silence, to show disobedience, to resent disobedience; obedient servants, disobedient children (schoolboys, people); an austere face (man, life, room, residence, manner)

b) 1. Don't ascribe mere disobedience to the children, уоu should go deeper than that. 2. Living on make-believe is one ofl the advantages of the young, but soon they are to confront reality. 3. Your father is the last person to be blind to your merit. 4. We saw all the worthlessness of the film where the people lied to one another, put on airs, mortified their best, committee adultery and ascribed the worst qualities to the rest of the world. 5. He was an amiable chap, quite unable to harbour malice or to ask indiscreet questions. 6. The mountaineers we caught in a snowstorm, and there was nobody to come to the» rescue. 7. The austere surroundings helped us to form an opinion of their earlier inhabitants. 8. A grave look of appraisal I turned on the boy made him blush.

4. Paraphrase using the active vocabulary:

1. Well, what do you make of this book?

2. When he was in trouble, whose helping hand was I extended to him?

3. Please, don't attribute carelessness to my coming late.

4. Let the child live in his dream land.

5. The new lab assistant was friendly and easy to get on with.

6. The last remark hurt the girl's feelings.

7. When the heroine of the story learned that her husband had been unfaithful to her, she decided to leave him for good.

8. You'll find these children able and compliant if you have a way with them.

9. The landlady being a puritan, the room she offered was colourless with its bare walls and simple furniture.

10. The situation was so critical that everyone looked quiet and serious.

5. Make up situations of your own based on your personal experience. Include the following phrases:

1. I saw at a glance that she had harboured malice.

2. Why should you ascribe to people your own feelings?

3. Surely I'll come to your rescue in an emergency.

4. For all his worthlessness, he got on well with people.

5. Once a casual indiscreet remark caught my attention.

6. I saw an amiable smile and felt at home.

7. How quick you are to form opinions!

8. A cold look of appraisal was turned on me.