- •Exercises
- •1/ Translate the words below into Russian and write sentences with them:
- •2/ Give English equivalent:
- •3/ Fill in the gaps. Use words below: Gaunt consternation indulge appall strive temptation longing restless
- •4/ Discuss the questions below:
- •5/ Translate into English:
- •6/ Make up a dialogue between:
- •7/ Writing an essay.
- •The gift of the magi o. Henry
- •Exercises
- •1/ Find words with the meanings below in the text:
- •2/ Find English equivalents for the expressions below (in the text):
- •3/ Translate the following sentences:
- •4/ Fill in the gaps using words from the box. Pay attention to grammar:
- •5/ Questions for discussion.
- •6/ Translate the sentences below into English. Use new vocabulary for the words in italics:
- •7/ Write an essay (at least 250 words) on the topic below:
- •The enchanted bluff Willa Cather
- •Exercises
- •1/ Find words with the following meanings:
- •2/ Find English equivalents to the words and expressions below in the text:
- •3/ Fill in the gaps with the appropriate word from the previous exercises:
- •4/ Replace the underlined words with new vocabulary:
- •5/ Translate into English using new vocabulary for words in italics:
- •6/ Questions for discussion:
- •7/ Internet research.
- •The open window Saki
- •Exercises
- •1/ Find the following words and word combinations in the text, translate them into Russian and make your own sentences with them.
- •2/ Give the English equivalents for the following words and word combinations (from the text).
- •3/ Translate the following sentences into English using your active vocabulary (words and word combinations from this story).
- •4/ Make up a dialogue between Framton Nuttel and his sister before he left for that rural retreat. Remember to use the given words and word combinations.
- •5/ Answer the following questions.
- •The storm Kate Chopin
- •Exercises
- •1/ Find the following words in the text, translate them into Russian and make your own sentences with them.
- •2/ Find words with the following meanings in the text:
- •3/ Fill in the gaps with the words from exercise 2. Pay attention to grammar.
- •4/ Give the English for the expressions and words below:
- •5/ Translate the sentences below into English. Use new vocabulary to translate words and expressions in italics:
- •6/ Questions for discussion:
- •7/ Internet research
- •The invisible japanese gentlemen Graham Greene
- •Exercises
- •1/ Find the following words and word combinations in the text, translate them into Russian and make your own sentences with them.
- •2/ Give the English for the following words and word combinations (from the text).
- •3/ Translate the following sentences into English using your active vocabulary (words and word combinations from this and the previous story).
- •5/ Make up a dialogue between the girl and her publisher, Mr. Dwight, discussing her first book and her future plans. Remember to use the given words and word combinations.
- •6/ Retell the story using the given words and word combinations as if you were:
- •7/ Answer the following questions.
- •8/ Read the definitions of some stylistic devices Graham Greene used in his short story and find examples in the text.
- •Exercises
- •1/ Find the following words and word combinations in the text, translate them into Russian and make your own sentences with them.
- •2/ Match the words below with their meanings: pity; haunt; corpse; foresight; chuckle; supposition; refrain; muffled; vex; dismember; hastily; shriek; fatigue; groan; rave; distract.
- •3/ Fill in the gaps in the following sentences with the words from exercise 2. Pay attention to grammar:
- •4/ Give the English for the following words and word combinations (from the text).
- •5/ Translate into English using your active vocabulary for the words in italics:
- •6/ Questions for discussion:
- •7/ Make up a dialogue between:
- •8/ Write an essay using your active vocabulary. Use at least 250 words: to build a fire Jack London
- •Exercises
- •1/ Find the following words and word combinations in the text, translate them into Russian and make your own sentences with them.
- •2/ Find words with the following meanings in the text:
- •3/ Fill in the gaps using words from the exercises above:
- •4/ Give the English for the following words and word combinations (from the text).
- •5/ Translate the sentences below into English. Use your active vocabulary for the words in italics:
- •6/ Give literary translation of the following sentences:
- •7/ Retell the text as if you are the man, I.E. In first-person narrative.
- •8/ Questions for discussion:
- •9/ Make up a dialogue choosing one of the situations below:
- •To build a fire Jack London
- •II part
- •Exercises
- •1/ Find the following words and word combinations in the text, translate them into Russian and make your own sentences with them.
- •2/ Find words with the following meanings in the text:
- •3/ Translate the sentences into Russian:
- •4/ Fill in the gaps using the words below: poignant; excruciating (2); despair; lay down the law; consciousness; halt
- •5/ Translate the sentences below into English. Use your active vocabulary for the words in italics:
- •6/ Retell the text.
- •7/ Questions for discussion:
- •8/ Internet research
- •Grief Anton Chekhov
- •Exercises
- •1/ Find the following words and word combinations in the text, translate them into Russian and make your own sentences with them.
- •2/ Find words with the following meanings in the text:
- •3/ Translate the sentences into English. Use your active vocabulary for words in italics:
- •4/ Questions for discussion:
- •5/ Act out a dialogue between two people gossiping about the terrifying incident happened in g. Petrov’s family.
Exercises
1/ Find the following words and word combinations in the text, translate them into Russian and make your own sentences with them.
Exceedingly// syn. Extremely;
Excuse / excusing an act to himself;
Fling // flung a look;
Tremendous cold;
Spit // spat
Undoubtedly
Roundabout way
Protruding
Faint trail;
Judgment // by sb’s judgment
Menacing
Vague
Subdue
Exhale // inhale
Appendage
Creek // stream
Abruptly
trap
astonished at // surprised, thunderstruck, astounded, at a loss for words.
Savagely // savage, violent, cruel,
Ancestry // forefathers
Inherit // come into
Welfare // well-being
2/ Find words with the following meanings in the text:
… shapes are not clear, because there is not much light or because they are far away;
a path through the countryside, especially one designed for walking for pleasure;
able to think in a clear and intelligent way;
the condition of being physically weak and not in good health;
saliva;
a part of your body that is … has no feeling;
a feeling of worry or fear that something bad might happen;
to go somewhere slowly and quietly so that people will not notice you;
to repeat something in order to emphasize it or make it very clear to people;
if a horse …, it moves suddenly away from something because it is afraid
water that flows up from under the ground and forms a small stream or pool;
to force someone to do something, or to get something from someone using force;
a sudden pain;
to move with great difficulty and in an uncontrolled way.
3/ Fill in the gaps using words from the exercises above:
It snowed hard yesterday and now our horses are … in the deep snow, so we will not be able to get to the place in time, unfortunately.
The … led down to the lake.
She caught a glimpse of a … figure in the dark kitchen and it scared her.
We have a … amount of work to get through, that’s why we can’t join you, but we wish you to have a good time.
She’s remained physically fit and mentally … despite her age.
By signing the contract you agree to be … by its terms.
He always says things in a … way but not directly.
After hours of sitting on the floor, her legs had gone …, that is why she couldn’t walk.
Many of us face our retirement with … and in order not to get into depression some people advise to take up something new, for example gardening.
4/ Give the English for the following words and word combinations (from the text).
Было белым-бело;
Быть обязанным;
Боль разочарования;
5/ Translate the sentences below into English. Use your active vocabulary for the words in italics:
Прошлой ночью выпало много снега, и, когда я вышел на улицу, подышать свежим воздухом, все вокруг было белым-бело. К тому же было ужасно холодно и морозно, а так как я был без варежек, пальцы мох рук сразу озябли;
Поссорившись с ней, он пошел по тропе, которая вела к речке, однако, пройдя несколько шагов, он почувствовал в груди острую боль сожаления, и решил вернуться, чтобы извиниться за свои грубые слова;
Ему пришлось идти вкруговую, чтобы добраться до места назначения, т.к. путь, который был короче, проходил через болото, и в это время года идти этой дорогой было особенно опасно;
Он бросил угрожающий взгляд в сторону своего противника, который в это время добродушно разговаривал и смеялся со своим тренером;
После смерти дяде его племянник унаследовал большой загородный дом, обставленный дорогой мебелью;
Он был удивлен, услышав ее резкий и немного грубоватый ответ, т.к. раньше она была милой и вежливой, и он сразу понял, что что-то произошло;
Несомненно, наши предки относились к понятию семьи более ответственно, чем современное поколение, ориентирующееся на материальное благо;
Она с опасением смотрела на него, не зная чего ожидать, но к ее счастью он быстро взял себя в руки и решил действовать незамедлительно;
Природные катаклизмы последних лет напомнили современному человеку о его хрупкости и заставили задуматься над его отношением к окружающей среде;
Президент поздравил народ с праздником и пожелал им здоровья, благосостояния и счастья.
