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.