V. Answer the questions using the given words and word-combinations:

1. Why did Mrs. Strickland invite the writer? Why did she want him and Fred to go to Paris? p.48

to send (smb) round a note

to find smb alone

to be taken aback

to be set on doing smth

to make things worse

to hurt smb

to answer directly

to fly into a passion

to quarrel

to come on smb’s behalf

to tackle a case

to hold one’s tongue

to mind one’s own business

to foresee smth

to exit with dignity

2. Why was it difficult for Maugham to refuse Mrs. Strickland? (p.49,50)

to steal a glance at smb

to look up at smb

to get infatuated with someone

to get on well together

(not) to share interests

like a thunder bolt

to feel sorry for smb

3. What did the writer learn about the Stricklands’ life? (p.50)

to grow calmer

to make a fool of oneself

to dry one’s eyes

to talk at random

presently

to form a coherent picture of smth

to make up one’s mind

to accept smth

to propose smb

to grow more prosperous

to be born to (some family)

to be fond of smb

to have the heart to do smth

to be incredible

one can hardly believe it’s true

4. What did Mr. Strickland write to her? Was there any explanation in his letter? p.50, 51

to be curious to do smth

to venture to do smth

to leave apart from smb

irrevocable decision

a word of regret

to think smth inhuman

5. What exactly did she want from Maugham? Was she ready to forgive her husband? p.51,52

to struggle for self-control

to clench one’s hands

to divorce smb

to be obstinate

due to jealousy

let bygones be bygones

to be broad-minded information

to be smoothed over

to chill smb

to be concerned with gossip

to live in a luxurious suit of rooms

to cry out for smb

to appeal to smb’s sympathies

to feel indignant

to be exhausted by emotions

6. Give a Summary of the Chapter. Name it.

VII. Additional Vocabulary on the Chapter:

p.48

1. austerity – монашество, аскетизм

2. bereaved – лишенный

3. seemliness – приличие

4. a brute – грубый человек p.49

5. to get infatuated – увлечься кем-либо p.50

6. at random – наугад

7. coherent – непонятный

8. surmise - догадка

9. minstrel – певец

10. incredible – невероятный

11. to venture – рискнуть, отважиться p.52

12. solicitude – забота

13. to chill – охладить

14. to taunt smb – метать громы и молнии

15. luxurious - роскошный

16. suite of rooms – номер в гостинице p.53

17. to feel indignant – чувствовать негодование

18. exhausted – истощенный

VIII. Check yourself matching the columns with adjectives:

chilly	невероятный
brute	понятный
incredible	прохладный
coherent	грубый
obstinate	ревнивый
luxurious	истощенный
indignant	негодующий
exhausted	влюбленный
infatuated	роскошный
jealous	упрямый

8. Key to A. V. /ch.IX/

1. It's impossible to conceal a lie – it will become known sooner or later.

2. It’s too late to draw in our horns: now we have to go ahead. Let’s do it.

3. The investigator has to gather his proofs on the case.

4. All possessions were in her name including the apartment and the car.

5. Having lost the job he was left without a bob.

6. The girl cut across the forest without feeling any danger.

Assignment 7 Chapters XI-XII