How I got the ticket

As soon as I had got your letter in which you were asking me to get a ticket for “Hamlet”, I got on horseback and went to town. Before I got there, I had to get across the river. I got wet through and I have got such a cold that I shall not be able to get rid of it in a week or so. Having got to the town I first of all got shaved and dressed and then got into the booking office to get a ticket for the play.

Unfortunately, I was not able to get the ticket that very evening.; however I got to know there that I should most likely get one the next morning. I got out and went home. As soon as I got there, I got my supper and then got to bed. I got up at 7 o’clock in the morning, got me breakfast and then got myself dressed that I might get out in time to get the ticket.

After I have got it I got into the train and about 10 o’clock I got home. So I got through with my 'errand ['erәnd] ; I have got the desired ticket, which you may get at any time you like.

II. Translate the following , paying attention to the meanings of the verb to MAKE. How does the context influence the choice of a variant of translation?

1. You’re making a big mistake, Mrs. Grey.

2. I always make a cup of tea last thing. She drinks it in bed…

3. It made me feel worse than ever.

4. They were made for each other.

5. “I’m not going to make any speech”, the Boss said.

6. Presently, the door opened again, and two more boys looked in.

They stood and giggled for a time and then made off.

7. The clerk makes for the door, whistling the latest popular 'ballad.

8. Clutterbuck’s father make all the beer round here.

III.Give equivalents for the following geographical names. What means did you use to render them in Ukrainian?

London, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Connecticut, Kentucky, Hollywood, Hereford, Hertford, the Mersey ['mә:zi], New England, New York, Great Slave Lake, Great Bear Lake, Cape of Good Hope, the Lake District

IV.Give equivalents for the following proper names. Explain your choice.

King Charles I, King George III, Queen Mary, Queen Elisabeth, St Paul’s Cathedral, Charles Dickens, Mary Barton, Paul Dombey, George Obsorn.

V. Translate the following , paying attention to the underlined words. How does the context influence the choice of a variant.

1. The river is getting low and will soon dry up.

2. They were still talking in low voice.

3. The coal is getting low, we must order some more.

4. A salary of four pounds a week would not, he was conscious, remake his

fortunes.

5. He walked on, and became conscious that he had passed a face he knew.

6. “ … I couldn’t stand him , personally …”

7. When our lecturer entered the room everybody stood up.

VI. Translate the following , paying attention to the meanings of the noun “post”. How does the context influence the choice of a variant.

1. The soldier is now at his post

2. The man did his best to get a better post.

3. I will send you the book by post.

4. The wooden gate was supported by two metal posts.

VII. Translate the sentences. Mind the polysemy of the word “round”

There was a round table. (adjective)

He bought a round of drink. (noun)

He turned round. (adverb)

He ran round the field. (preposition)

The car tried to round the bend too quickly. (verb)

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