I just lost all track of time.
64) an emotional/nervous wreck – знервована людина; людина, що не може впоратися з власними емоціями, нервами
65) to give smb a piece of your mind (inf.) – вичитати, висварити, показати, що гніваєшся
66) cardiac arrest/failure – зупинка серця
67) to crumple – зібгати, жмакати, морщити, м’яти
your face crumples – раптом на обличчі видніється сум або розчарування
68) a pang – гострий біль, приступ гострого болю
a pang goes through me – мене пронизує біль
69) a boot camp – тренувальний табір
70) understatement [count/|uncount/] – применшення, стримане висловлювання
71) imminent – неминучий, що ось-ось трапиться
Imminent danger/threat/death/disaster etc
72) peachy – 1) персиковий; 2) чудовий, приємний (AmE)
73) to blurt smth out – бовкнути, ляпнути, сказати не подумавши
74) a haunt – улюблене місце
75) the last/final resort – остання надія, останній спосіб (коли все інше не допомагає)
in the last resort – у крайньому випадку
76) to do smth just for kicks – заради задоволення, втіхи
77) to be off base (AmE inf.) – бути абсолютно неправильним; глибоко помилятися
78) a calling card – візитівка, візитна картка = a visiting card
79) nepotism – кумівство, протекція рідні
80) to even (out) – вирівнювати(ся), ставати або робити рівномірним = to level out
II Definitions
1) credentials – 1) someone's education, achievements, experience etc that prove they have the ability to do something; 2) a letter or other document which proves your good character or your right to have a particular position
2) to do more harm than good – to cause more problems rather than improve the situation
3) to lose/miss your footing – to be unable to keep standing or balancing
4) in smb’s shoes – in someone else's situation, especially a bad one
5) telltale signs – signs that clearly show something has happened or exists, often something that is a secret
6) to work/weave your magic – if something or someone works or weaves their magic, they produce a good change or effect in a way that they are often able to do
7) to strike a Faustian bargain – to be willing to sacrifice anything to satisfy a limitless desire for knowledge or power
8) to give somebody a piece of your mind - to tell someone that you are very angry with them
9) nepotism - the practice of unfairly giving the best jobs to members of your family when you are in a position of power
III Find and memorise synonyms of the following words
bizarre, consent, to deteriorate, to adhere to, to allude to, imminent
IV Reading Comprehension
1) Dwell upon Campbell and Anna’s conversation during the first recess. How does Anna feel about the whole situation after hearing her mother’s testimony?
2) Who is Dr. Bergen? Describe the peculiarities of the work of the medical ethics committee. Touch upon the main purpose and the principles the members of the committee adhere to. What happens if the patient complaining is a minor?
3) Has the ethics committee at Providence Hospital ever met regarding the care of Kate Fitzerald?
4) Does Dr. Bergen support the choices that Anna’s parents have been making to save Kate’s life up until now? What is his personal opinion about the kidney donation?
5) Dwell upon Anna’s recollections of a block party. What happens to her? Who comes to the rescue?
6) Who is Taylor Ambrose? Where does Kate meet him? Touch upon their conversation and Sara’s reaction.
7) How does Kate define her love for Taylor? Why is she on the lookout for something bad?
8) Who is the first person Kate shares her feelings with after the date with Taylor?
9) Why does Kate refuse to be hospitalised for chemo? What kind of consensus do Kate and Sara reach? Does Taylor visit Kate when she is in hospital?
10) What does Taylor ask Kate to do after she has lost the bet?
11) Does Kate enjoy shopping? Is it easy to find a suitable dress? Dwell upon Kate’s emotional state. What does Anna do to raise her sister’s spirits?
12) When does Sara find Brian crying? What is the reason behind it?
13) What happens to Taylor after the party? Why does Sara decide to hide this harrowing information from Kate? Touch upon Kate’s reaction when she finally finds out the truth.
14) Dwell upon Jesse’s recollections of a summer camp. Recall the story connected with the birth of a lamb.
15) Describe the moment when Kate wakes up and sees Jesse in her hospital room. Touch upon their conversation. Do you consider Jesse to be a thoughtful and loving brother?
16) Why does Brian need to leave the court? What does he find out about his son? Touch upon his emotional state and his ultimate decision on this matter.