Comprehension
Find the passage on beginning with the words «When
Julia was sixteen», prepare good reading of it till the words «I think you’re a
genius». Translate it into Russian.
Word study
Vocabulary Sheet
I. Translate these word combinations into Russian, find
the sentences with these expressions in the text:
flesh and blood can’t stand it
to take one’s breath away
to arouse a protective instinct
to take smth as natural homage
not to sleep a wink
to take smb by the throat
to have much inclination to do smth
Ex. II. Translate the following
phrases into Russian.
to have an impulse;
her voice could bring your heart in an emotional
passage;
to gain experience;
an eccentric, arrogant, exuberant, vain and charming
fellow;
suffer nothing artificial;
he worked his company hard;
did not let any entanglement interfere with the
career;
to say something with point;
take no notice of the flippant rejoinder;
to be a quick study;
to be word perfect in any part in forty-eight hours.
Ex. III Match the synonyms (if
there are some) and translate the words into Russian.
shrill
frivolous
abuse
excel
mistreat
stupendous
flippant
prosperous
scream
subdue
noisy
vain
showy
flamboyance
tremendous
boisterous
Ex. IV. Match the words with the
definitions.
1. laudable
adj.
2. arrogant
adj.
3. bellow
v.
4. stagger
v.
5. hang about
v.
6. homage
n.
a. showing too much pride in oneself and too little
consideration for others
b. be standing or loitering about, doing nothing
definite
c. deserving praise
d. make a loud deep noise (like a bull), roar, shout
e. tribute paid (to smb’s merits)
f. to walk or move unsteadily from weakness, heavy
burden or drunkenness.
Ex. VI. Find the synonyms to the
words below using an English-English dictionary.
1. rubicund
2. to mock
3. to create a sensation
4. entanglement
5. perseverance
Speech practice
Ex. I. Comment on the following
statement:
"Don’t be natural. The stage isn’t the place for that.
The stage is make-believe. But seem natural.” What’s your idea of perfect acting?
Ex. II. Find Jimmie Langton’s
words.
«Actors are rotten, not parts.» Do you agree? Prove
your opinion.
Ex. III. Translate the following
proverbs and sayings and use them when discussing the text.
a). To know something like the palm of one’s hand.
b). A light purse is a heavy curse.