Chapter 6 – 7.

1. Use the proper preposition from the chapter.

To rely … smb (p.24), to be an authority … smth (p.24), to be surprising … smb (p.24), a view .. smth (p.26), to be capable … smth (p.27), to make use … smth (p.28), to disapprove … smth (p.28), to flash … smb’s mind (p.29), to be a surprise … smb (p.29), to specialize … smth (p.32), lack … smth (p.33), to be sweet … smb (p.34).

2. Make up your own sentences with the words.

to count on (p.26) –

deliberately (p.30) –

sufficient (p.23) –

offhand (p.31) –

to benefit by (p.31) –

3. Find synonyms to the words.

just, only, simply (p.24) –

indistinguishable, unclear (p.24) –

throw, cast, toss (p.29) –

self – respect, self – esteem (p.31) –

reluctantly (p.31) –

to deserve (p.29) –

frank, candid, honest (p.25) –

4. Answer the questions.

a) How often do you give vent to your feelings? When usually?

b) What would you recommend to those who suffer from inferiority complex?

c) When do we usually clear our throat?

d) Can you restrain yourself when something is on the tip of your tongue?

5. Translate into English.

a) Не може бути, щоб він хотів добитись свого любою ціною (p.26).

b) Він напевно вже прибрав усіх на своєму шляху (p.31) до перемоги.

c) Я б не відмовилася від вашої пропозиції (p.26) за інших обставин.

d) Вона не могла підсипати йому отрути з тим, щоб помститись (p.31).

e) Ви б не програли тричі поспіль (p.28), якби частіше тренувались цього року.

f) Він не міг більше виносити напруги (p.28) через постійні сварки і покинув роботу.

6. Remember the situations where the phrases were used.

to refuse smb’s offer (p.26) –

to let a chance go (p.26) –

to say offhand (p.31) –

to give vent to one’s feelings (p.24) –

to count on (p.26) –

to be bound (p.24) –

7. Answer the questions to the chapters.

a) Do you think it was wise of Bobby to refuse the offer in order not to let his friend down? What would you do if you were Bobby?

b) What arguments could Bobby’s father use to persuade him to take the job?

c) Why did Bobby refuse to visit Frankie’s party? Do you think it was the right decision?

d) Do you find the line of argument of Frankie flawless about the reason of Bobby’s poisoning?

8. Write short character sketches of the main characters of the story. Chapters 8 – 9.

1. Write all the possible parts of speech.

verb	noun	adjective	adverb
			shrewdly (p.39)
to assume (p.35)
	access (p.38)
to exaggerate (p.43)
		poisonous (p.41)

2. Write out & translate all the sentences with the pattern Modal Verb + Perfect Infinitive.

3. Make up all possible combination of words.

to benefit by indignation

to exaggerate grief

to foresee glance

significant revenge

to alter sequel

obvious violence

4. Answer the questions.

1. What can you do just out of sheer curiosity?

2. When is it particularly hard for you to set to work?

3. What’s situated in the vicinity of your house?

4. What’s the best way to start making inquiries into something mysterious?

5. Seek for phrases meaning. Remember the situations where they were used.

Говорити по сутi (p.37) –

В будь якому разi (p.40) –

Тут має бути ще щось (p.39) –

Експромтом, вiдразу (p.38) –

Приступити до роботи (p.40) –

6. Find synonyms in the chapters for the words.

to refuse, to turn down (p.44) –

strange, weird, peculiar (p.42) –

gratitude, thankfulness, confirmation (p.43) –

to confirm, to prove, to make sure (p.35) –

to hunt down, to discover, to locate (p.42) –

7. Make up sentences and arrange them in the proper order.

Bobby	gave	the phrase	the question
Frankie	repeated	at	shiver
Bobby & Frankie	stared	a	each other
	lost	no time in	leave
Mr. Owen	did not quite	her	his own wit
	took	take in	setting to work
Frankie’s father	laughed	at	thoughtfully