Assignment I

1) Listen to track №1 (Chapter 1)

2) Study the following words and word combinations and translate them into Russian:

Tedious Dull Damp Computer software

Violent Side street Headlights Go straight

Use these words in sentences of your own.

3) Find synonyms to the words below using exercise 2.

1. front lamps –

2. reform , mend one's ways , turn over a new leaf –

3. moist , moistened , wettish , humid –

4. brutal , vicious , savage , rough , aggressive , abusive –

5. lane –

6. monotonous , repetitive , unrelieved , unvaried , uneventful ; characterless , colorless, boring – (2 words)

7. programs -

4) Discuss the following questions:

1. What is Colin’ profession?

2. Why was Colin in Brentwood?

3. Why was he shocked when he met the man at the bar?

4. Did Colin like that man and his wife? Why?

5. What can you say about the relationship between John and Linda Bentley? Who was John?

6. Why could Colin be useful for the Bentleys?

5) Write a summary of track №1 using at least 5 words from ex. 2.

Assignment II

1) Listen to tracks №2 – 3 (Chapters 2 and 3)

2) Study the following words and word combinations and translate them into Russian:

To sort out (problems) Accountant Folder For the second year running To go out of business Insurance brokers The Yellow Pages

Cell Tight-fitting (dress) Tray Take by surprise Break-in Criminal record To be in touch (with smb.)

Use these words in sentences of your own.

3) Find synonyms to the words below using exercise 2.

1. burglary , robbery , theft , raid , forced entry –

2. become bankrupt, get insolvent, go / be broke –

3. catch off guard, take unawares, astonish –

4. bookkeeper –

5. dungeon, lockup –

6. contact –

7. resolve , settle , solve , fix , work out , rectify , fathom –

8. binder , portfolio , envelope –

9. salver –

10. clinging, skin-tight –

11. previous conviction, prior conviction, former conviction –

4) Questions and points for discussion.

1. Colin and Julie’s work routine.

2. Why did Colin need large orders?

3. Who did Colin receive the letter from? What did it run? What did he do to that letter?

4. Describe the Bentleys’ background.

5. What was Linda and Colin’s phone conversation about?

6. What were Linda and Colin doing at her house?

7. Describe Linda’s plan in detail. What was Colin’s reaction to that plan?

5) Write a summary of tracks №2 – 3 using at least 8 words from ex. 2.

Assignment III

1) Listen to tracks №4 – 5 (Chapters 4 and 5).

2) Study the following words and word combinations and translate them into Russian:

Furious Blood-stain To fence Fussy Boot Exit (on the road) Lay-by Junction

Hedge To roll over To groan Paramedics Breakdown truck To sign a statement Inquest To get moving

Use these words in sentences of your own.

3) Translate the following sentences from Russian into English:

1. Он был просто в ярости из-за её отказа.

2. Умирающая женщина со стоном произнесла свои последние слова.

3. Я не позволю этому человеку вести следствие по делу моего мужа.

4. На днях мистер Смит открыл багажник своего автомобиля и обнаружил там огромный беспорядок.

5. Парамедики попытались сделать искусственное дыхание, но это не помогло.

6. Некоторые люди чрезвычайно привередливы в еде.

7. Им пришлось остановиться на придорожной площадке, поскольку одному из пассажиров стало плохо.

8. Он знал, где продать краденую книгу.

9. Мои слёзы смоют эти кровавые пятна.

10. Он видел, как её машина перевернулась и врезалась в дуб у дороги.

11. Тебе лучше приняться за это дело немедленно.