Comprehension Check

Ex.1.

Read and translate the following words.

agent, passenger, passage, cabin, luggage, label, liquid, fluency, occur, resume, to magnify, triumph, terrify, envelope, entirely, separate, compartment, lower, due, available, schedule.

Ex. 2.

1. Find in the text and in the dialogues English equivalents for the following.

пассажирский транспорт был перегружен; было очень трудно достать билет; приходилось довольствоваться тем, что тебе соизволили предложить агенты; меня бы меньше это смутило, если бы … ; едва я начал, как ко мне подошел человек; я за то , чтобы все англичане держались вместе; я был более чем уверен, что М-р Келада родился под более голубым небом, чем обычно видно в Англии; вероятность, что он может ошибаться , никогда не приходила ему в голову; М-р Келада конечно все бы повернул по-своему, если бы не … ; служба консула плохо оплачивалась; цепь, которая на вас, никогда не будет ни на цент дешевле, чем сейчас; никому не нравится выглядеть полным идиотом; мне придется лететь с посадкой?; самое позднее время регистрации … ; рейс в 2.40; это не годится; это беспосадочный рейс; когда положено регистрироваться в аэропорту?; мой ребенок не привык поздно ложиться; к сожалению, все билеты заказаны; два места в мягком вагоне; поезд прямого сообщения; по расписанию поезд должен быть там в 6 утра; в какое время Вы хотите, чтобы Вам доставили билеты?

b) Suggest the Russian for the following:

I was prepared to dislike Mr Kelada before I knew him; I did not like look of it; you never know who you are going to be put in with; British to the backbone; it never occurred to him that he was not wanted; he was certainly the best-hated man on the ship; he was on his way back to resume his post, having been on a flying visit to New-York to fetch his wife who had been spending a year at home; Mr Kelada, as was his habit, rushed the new topic; you take my word for it; I ought to know who I am thinking about; Mr Kelada stopped with his mouth open; suddenly I saw a letter pushed under the door.

Ex. 3.

Agree or disagree to (approve or disapprove of) the following statements based on the text. Make use of conversational phrases and develop the idea.

1. The passenger traffic was not very heavy and accommodation was not hard to get. 2. The man was pleased when he heard the name of his fellow-passenger. 3. When he went on board, Mr. Kelada's luggage was already there. 4. He did like the look of it. 5. Mr. Kelada was not very chatty. He was pleasant to deal with. 6. Mr. Kelada's way of speaking was very typical of an Englishman. 7. His appearance proved he was English. 8. It never occurred to Mr. Kelada that he wasn't wanted or that he might be mistaken. 9. But for Mr. Ramsay Mr. Kelada would have had it his own way. 10. The American Consular Service was well-paid and Mrs. Ramsay was richly-dressed but in bad taste. 11. She was unpleasant to look at. 12. Pointing to Mrs. Ramsay's chain Mr. Kelada said it would never be worth a cent less than it was those days. 13. Mr. Ramsay was a pleasant man to deal with and very clever. 14. Mr. Ramsay suggested that they should bet on it. 15. It was very noble of Mr. Kelada to give the money without saying a word. 17. Mr. Ramsay hesitated to take the money. 18. Mr. Kelada looked very calm. 19. Nobody on the ship ever learnt what had happened. 20. When Mr. Kelada's fellow-passenger realized everything, he didn't entirely dislike Mr. Kelada.

Ex. 4.

Answer the following questions on the text.

1. What made the author dislike Mr. Kelada before he met him? 2. Why was accommodation very hard to get? 3. Did the author manage to get a separate cabin? 4. Why did the man hurry to the smoking room? 5. What did Mr. Kelada look like? What was not English about his appearance? 6. Why did everybody call Mr. Kelada Mr. Know-All? Did he take the offence? 7. What subject was touched upon at dinner? 8. Where was Mr. Ramsay going to? 9. What did Mr. Ramsay look like? 10. How much did Mr. Kelada think the chain cost? 11. How did everybody come to know what Mr. Kelada's business was? 12. What did Mr. Kelada say about the chain Mrs. Ramsay was wearing? 13. How did Mrs. Ramsay look when Mr. Kelada was examining the chain? 14. How did Mr. Kelada behave when he caught sight of Mrs. Ramsay's face? 15. In what way do you think Mr. Ramsay would have behaved if he had been in Mr. Kelada's place? 16. What did Mr. Ramsay say when he got the money? 17. Why did Mr. Kelada's fellow-passenger ask him about the pearls? 18. What was Mr. Kelada's answer?

Comment on the title of the story and then suggest yours. Think of a proverb which may convey the idea of the story.

Ex. 5.

Reproduce the extracts from the text describing:

1. the situations with the passenger traffic after the war;

2. Mr. Kaleda's appearance;

3. Mr Kelada's behaviour;

4. Mrs. Ramsay's appearance;

5. Mr Kelada's and Mr Ramsay's bet ( dwell upon the qualities they revealed).

Comment on the following:

I was prepared to dislike Mr Kelada before I knew him.

I should have looked upon it with less dismay if my fellow-passenger's name had been Smith or Brown.

I am for us English sticking together when we're abroad, if you understand what I mean.

I felt pretty sure that Mr Kelada was born under a bluer sky than is generally seen in England .

Mr Kelada would certainly have had it his own way( for the doctor was lazy and I was frigidly indifferent) except for a man called Ramsay who sat there also.

She knew how to wear her clothes.

You could almost see the effort he was making over himself.

Dialogues (to be learned by heart)

- Hello! I'd like to book a flight to Sochi, please.

• If you excuse me for a second, I'll have a look in the time-table for you.

• I want to travel first class.

• I'll just see what there is … .The only flight available is 5042.

• Shall I break my journey?

• Oh, no, it flies direct.

• What time am I supposed to check in?

• The latest time of reporting is 1.50 a.m. at the airport. The plane takes off at 2.40 a.m.

• Oh, no, thank you. That won't do. I don't want a night flight. My child isn't used to keeping late hours. I'd rather go by train then.

• I'm sorry we're all booked up.

• Hello! Which is the fastest train for Sochi, please?

• Just a moment. I'll find out for you. How many berths?

• Three berths on a second class sleeper or, if possible, a separate compartment.

• There are two uppers and a lower for the 8.30 p.m. on Tuesday, July, 18.

• But I don't want to change. Is it a through train?

• It is.

• What time does it get in?

• The train is due in at 6 a.m. on Thursday.

• That'll suit me all right. Can I have the ticket delivered?

• Of course. Your address , please.

• Pushkin Street, 5, flat 28.

• Which day do you want them delivered?

• This Friday afternoon, please.

• O.K. Anything else?

• No, thanks a lot.