Vocabulary

Exercise 6. Scan through the article again to find the English equivalents.

1. неоднозначный, двусмысленный;

2. обитать, населять;

3. призрак, привидение;

4. на протяжении всего фильма;

5. сюжет развивается вокруг;

6. захватывающий;

7. интригующий;

8. согласно сценарию;

9. злоупотреблять алкоголем;

10. полностью изолированный от внешнего мира;

11. кладбище;

12. злые духи;

13. постепенно;

14. сойти с ума (2);

15. первый и главный критерий;

16. чувство отрешённости;

17. мистический страх;

18. постоянно;

19. роскошная обстановка;

20. передать напряжение;

21. ужасающие моменты;

22. быть исписанным (исчерканным) чем-то;

23. чувство страха и отчаяния;

24. намереваться донести до зрителя;

25. свидетельствовать в пользу фильма;

26. по сравнению с чем-то;

27. очевидно неубедительный;

28. страдать алкоголизмом;

29. ходульный, неестественный;

30. поддельный, искусственный;

31. сделать скидку для кого-то;

32. отсутствие актёрского опыта;

33. быть не на высоте / не в лучшей форме;

34. наигранный, фальшивый;

35. неподходящий, неуместный;

36. раздражающий;

37. существенно отличаться от чего-либо;

38. убедительный (2);

39. пожарный топор;

40. новинка;

41. с высоты роста;

42. пугающая окружающая среда;

43. смотреть чьими-то глазами;

44. устройство;

45. плотная атмосфера отчаяния и изоляции;

46. способствовать положительной оценке;

47. существенный фактор;

48. быть убедительным и по-настоящему пугающим;

49. однако, тем не менее;

50. благодаря чему-то, из-за чего-то.

LANGUAGE USE

Exercise 7. Make one sentence from the two below, using the word(s) in brackets.

Example : It was raining. We went to the country. (even though) =>

Even though it was raining, we went to the country.

1. She wasn’t an experienced producer. She was invited to pitch her project. (although)

2. They decided to watch the dailies. They wanted to be objective about the acting. (so as).

3. The film was noted for a high level of cinematography. The DP managed to convey the dense atmosphere of despair and isolation. (due to the fact)

4. The literary source is rather thrilling and intriguing. The film is boring and dull. (even though)

5. She lacks acting experience. Her performance looks stilted and simulated. (because of)

6. There was a sense of fear and desperation during the shooting. The director managed to be at his best. (despite)

7. The plot develops around contemporary social problems. The film makes a significant contrast to the other films of this genre. (whereas)

8. This technique helps the audience feel the world of a child in a more realistic manner. The director intends to convey the boy’s sense of detachment. (thus)

9. The critics highly praised the film. To my mind the action is obviously unconvincing, inappropriate and irritating. (in spite of the fact)

Exercise 8. Complete the essay with the linking words below. You can use one word

a few times.

therefore, however, although, in general, also, furthermore, secondly, even though, but, in the first place, thirdly, not only, moreover, thirdly

Studying a language in a country where it is widely spoken has many advantages. It is (1)___________________________a good idea to study English in a country such is Britain. (2)__________________________ , I believe it is not the only way to learn the language.

(3)____________________________, most students in non-English-speaking countries learn English at a secondary school and sometimes at university nowadays. (4) ____________ _______________ their spoken English is not usually of very high standard, their knowledge of grammar is often quite advanced. This is certainly useful when students come to an English-speaking country to perfect the language.

(5) ______________________, studying the basics of English at secondary school is less stressful than learning the language while overseas. This is because students living at home do not have to worry about problems such as finding accommodation, paying for their study and living costs, and trying to survive in a foreign country, where day to day living causes much stress.

(6)_______________________, there are advantages of learning English in Britain. Every day there are opportunities to practise listening to and speaking with British people. (7)______________________________, students can experience the culture first-hand, which is a great help when trying to understand the language. This is especially true if they choose to live with a British family, as exchange students, for example.

(8)___________________, if students attend a language school full-time, the teachers will be native speakers. In this case, (9)____________________________ will students’ speaking and listening skills improve, (10)________________________ attention can be given to developing reading and writing skills as well.

    (11) _______________, (12) ______________ it is preferable to study English in an English-speaking country, a reasonable level of English can be achieved in one’s own country, if a student is gifted and dedicated to study.