- •LUcky jIm by Kingsley Amis
- •Assignment 1 Chapter 1
- •I. Active Vocabulary
- •II. Questions and Topics for Analysis
- •III. Focus on Writing
- •Assignment 2 Chapters 2, 3 Chapter 2
- •I. Active Vocabulary
- •II. Questions and Topics for Analysis
- •III. Focus on Writing
- •Chapter 3
- •I. Active Vocabulary
- •II. Questions and Topics for Analysis
- •III. Focus on Writing
- •IV. Focus on Grammar
- •1. Define the grammar structures of Subjunctive Mood in the abstracts. Explain the usage of them:
- •Assignment 3 Chapter 4
- •I. Active Vocabulary
- •3. Fill in the gaps where possible with the corresponding words. Translate the words:
- •II. Questions and Topics for Analysis
- •III. Focus on Writing
- •IV. Focus on Text Analysis
- •Assignment 4 Chapters 5, 6
- •I. Active Vocabulary
- •4. Fill in the gaps where possible with the corresponding words. Translate the words:
- •II. Questions and Topics for Analysis
- •III. Focus on Writing
- •IV. Focus on Text Interpretation
- •Assignment 5 Chapters 7, 8 Chapter 7
- •I. Active Vocabulary
- •II. Focus on Grammar
- •III. Questions and Topics for Analysis
- •IV. Focus on Writing
- •Chapter 8
- •I. Active Vocabulary
- •II. Focus on Grammar
- •Questions and Topics for Analysis
- •IV. Focus on Writing
- •Assignment 6 Chapters 9, 10
- •I. Active Vocabulary
- •II. Questions and Topics for Analysis
- •III. Focus on Speaking
- •IV. Focus on Writing
- •Assignment 7 Chapters 11, 12
- •I. Active Vocabulary
- •2. Fill in the gaps where possible with the corresponding words. Translate the words:
- •II. Questions and Topics for Analysis
- •III. Focus on Writing
- •IV. Focus on Text Analysis
- •1. Find two synonyms to the words in italics. Translate the italicized words:
- •2. Complete the sentences with the appropriate word-combinations:
- •3. A). Complete the sentences by writing down the name of the book character who said/ about whom were said the following words. B). Explain the situation connected with the statements.
- •5. Write an essay (120-150 words) on your favourite character of the book. Explain your choice. Assignment 8 Chapters 13, 14
- •I. Active Vocabulary
- •II. Questions and Topics for Analysis
- •III. Focus on Writing
- •IV. Focus on Text Analysis
- •Assignment 9 Chapters 15, 16
- •I. Active Vocabulary
- •1. Learn the pronunciation and the meaning of the given words.
- •3. Fill in the gaps where possible with the corresponding words. Translate the words:
- •II. Questions and Topics for Analysis
- •III. Focus on Writing
- •IV. Focus on Text Analysis
- •Assignment 10 Chapters 17, 18
- •I. Active Vocabulary
- •1. Learn the pronunciation and the meaning of the given words:
- •2. Match the words with their two synonyms:
- •3. Fill in the gaps where possible with the corresponding words. Translate the words:
- •II. Questions and Topics for Analysis
- •III. Focus on Writing
- •IV. Focus on Text Analysis
- •Assignment 11 Chapter 19
- •I. Active Vocabulary
- •3. Fill in the gaps where possible with the corresponding words. Translate the words:
- •II. Questions and Topics for Analysis
- •III. Focus on Writing
- •IV. Focus on Text Analysis
- •Assignment 12 Chapters 20, 21
- •I. Active Vocabulary
- •II. Questions and Topics for Analysis
- •III. Focus on Writing
- •IV. Focus on Text Analysis
- •Assignment 13 Chapters 22, 23
- •I. Active Vocabulary
- •3. Fill in the gaps where possible with the corresponding words. Translate the words:
- •II. Questions and Topics for Analysis
- •III. Focus on Writing
- •IV. Focus on Text Analysis
- •Assignment 14 Chapters 24, 25
- •I. Active Vocabulary
- •4. Fill in the gaps where possible with the corresponding words. Translate the words:
- •II. Questions and Topics for Analysis
- •III. Focus on Writing
- •IV. Focus on Text Analysis
- •Assignment 15
- •Final Test
- •1. Characterize one of the main heroes / heroines of the book: James Dixon, Christine Callaghan, Margaret Peel, Bertrand Welch, Mr. Welch, Mr. Gore-Urquhart, Mr. Catchpole according to the scheme:
- •K. Amis. Lucky Jim final test topics
- •Lucky Jim by k.Amis Active Vocabulary
- •Word Combinations
- •Kingsley Amis (1922-1996)
- •Reputations
- •Lucky Jim by k.Amis Contents
- •Assignment 3 (Chapter 4) ……………………………… 25
- •References
- •For notes keys to the Mid-Term Test
III. Focus on Writing
Write a translation and a brief comment on the statement: “… it was no use trying to save those who fundamentally would rather not be saved. To go on trying would not merely be to yield to pity and sentimentality, but wrong and … inhumane” (p. 265-276).
Write the summary of chapters 24, 25.
Define the plot of the chapters, their tone, settings and characters.
Speak on the vocabulary and syntax of the chapters.
IV. Focus on Text Analysis
A review is a brief description of a book, film, play etc. A review gives the main points of the plot including the writer’s comments/recommendation of the book, play or film.
When writing a review, consider the tenses you should use for each paragraph. When describing the plot, the present tense should be used/ Paragraphs should include more than one sentence. When a new topic is introduced, begin a new paragraph. Your recommendation or judgment should be included in the conclusion. Always give good reasons to support your comments or opinions.
The style of a review can be formal or informal depending on the publication.
Outline for a review:
Introduction
Background (setting, type of story, characters)
Paragraph 2
Main points of the plot
Paragraph 3
General comments
Conclusion
Recommendation
When writing a review consider:
Where the story is set (place, time)?
What kind of story it is (adventure, western, thriller etc)?
The acting/direction/production/description (well acted/ presented)…
The plot (entertaining/boring? What makes it enjoyable/dull? The script (well/badly written)/the language (un)reasonably simple/complicated …
Whether you would recommend the film/book to your readers or not…
Useful language:
Background
The story/film is set in …
This book is the author’s debut …
This is the first novel in over 5 years written by …
This novel was written about …
The book tells the story of …
It is a love story/ thriller …
The story deals with …
It portrays …
It is a historical novel with elements of romance and adventure….
It is a beautifully written novel…
Main points of the plot …
The story concerns …
The plot revolves around/centers on …
The tale begins…
After a series of unbelievable coincidences…
The plot reaches a breathless climax…
The plot has an unexpected twist to it…
The plot is rather unconvincing …
General comments
It was rather long/confusing/unbelievable …
It is a high-action drama …
The cast is excellent/weak …
The script is dull/exciting …
A tragic/thrilling/happy end …
It will have you on the edge of your seat …
It is beautifully/poorly written …
She/he seems uncomfortable in her role as …
Gentle entertainment for the whole family …
It is a classic study of jealousy/war …
Recommendations
Don’t miss it …
Don’t bother to read …
Wait until it comes out on video …
It’s bound to be a box office hit/ a bestseller …
Leave the kids at home / it is a real page-turner …
It will change the way you think about …
I can thoroughly recommend it …
It is well worth seeing …
It is a classic/masterpiece of its kind …
Write a review of the novel “Lucky Jim” by Kingsley Amis.