Vocabulary

Exercise 9. Match the words in the left-hand column with the words in the right-hand

column to make meaningful collocations.

throughout the plot according to abuse fully isolated evil to go to lose the first and sense mystical to intend to speak in to make lack of acting to be not at to make significant growth surrounding to view through dense to contribute

scary environment contrast to smth one’s best alcohol atmosphere insane to the positive assessment foremost criterion of detachment experience the film allowances for smb rate one’s eyes develops around to convey to the audience fear the film’s favor to the screenplay from the outer world spirits one’s mind

Exercise 10. Scan through the film essay in Exercise 1 again to find

1. Synonyms to the following words:

1. controversial, 2. populate, 3. from beginning to end, 4. revolve around,

5. to lose one’s mind, 6. isolation, 7. terrifying, 8. evidently, 9. artificial (3),

10. absence, 11. annoying, 12. particularly, 13. persuasive, 14. really

2. Antonyms to the following words:

1. boring, 2. seldom, 3. inner world, 4. the last, 5. kind, 6. realistic, 7. clear,

8. appropriate, 9. convincing, 10. happiness (2), 11. poor, 12. unimportant.

Exercise 11. Substitute the underlined words with their synonyms.

1. Now connect the gadget to your computer.

2. Profits were good in comparison with last year.

3. He didn’t show his most impressive qualities, but then, we must take into consideration his age.

4. The controversial ending of “All Is Lost” makes half of the audience believe that the protagonist dies, and the other half – that he is saved.

5. The whole filmmaking process has undergone important changes over the last decades.

6. They had to put off the release date because of unforeseen circumstances.

7. I’m really sorry for my unsuitable behaviour.

8. Another issue that irritates me is the absence of choice.

9. The expensive interiors include high-ceilinged, elegantly decorated spaces perfect for entertaining.

10. There were always people walking around the office looking like wounded soldiers because our makeup artist had to practise her craft.

11. Eventually, a hectic family life resulted in a sense of emotional separation.

12. She knew that her liveliness was a little stilted but she couldn’t help it.

13. Despite promising movie roles early on, Mr. Wallach was little by little reduced to supporting parts, but he often made the most of limited screen time.

14. Robert Wise’s 1951 science fiction film “The Day the Earth Stood Still” carried a deeply convincing message about international cooperation in matters of world security.

Exercise 12. Cross out the word that doesn’t go with the one in italics and add one more

word to each item.

1. inappropriate joke, gift, comment, feasible, relationship, role model

2. ambiguous ending, message, octopus, term, misprint

3. luxurious interior, profit, hotel, accommodation, villa

4. genuinely sorry, happy, afraid, equality, creative

5. stilted circumstances, conversation, words, English, movements

6. significant change, achievement, risk, factor, factory, advantage

7. unconvincing reply, acting, explanation, performance, government, story

8. tasty, mobile, USB, simple, portable device

WORD-BUILDING

Отрицательные приставки un-, in-, im-, il-, ir-, non-, dis-, mis-

меняют значение слова на противоположное.

un-: comfortable (удобный) – uncomfortable (неудобный)

in-: correct (правильный) – incorrect (неправильный)

im-: mature (зрелый) – immature (незрелый)

il-: literate (грамотный) – illiterate (неграмотный)

ir-: regular (регулярный, обычный) – irregular (нерегулярный, необычный)

non-: fiction (вымысел) – non-fiction (документальный, научный)

dis-: trust (доверять) – distrust (не доверять)

mis-: understanding (понимание) – misunderstanding (непонимание, недоразумение)

Слова, которые употребляются с каждой приставкой, нужно запоминать. При этом существуют некоторые правила, облегчающие запоминание:

1. il- употребляется, если слово начинается с буквы l,

2. im- употребляется, если слово начинается с букв p, b или m,

3. ir- употребляется, если слово начинается с буквы r,

4. mis- употребляется в значении “неправильно”, “ошибочно”.

Exercise 13. Read out the words adding appropriate prefixes and translate them into

Russian.

un-	in-	im-	il-	ir-	non-	dis-	mis-
able acceptable authorized believable civilized clear critical convincing damaged do eatable emotional employed fair fashionable friendly helpful intentional interesting just known likely limited load lucky natural official popular productive subscribe	ability active adequate appropriate competent complete convenient decisive dependent edible elegant flexible formal human justice sane secure sensitive significant tolerant	balance mobile modest moral mortal patient perfect polite possible practical probable proper	legal logical	rational relevant religious replaceable resolute responsible	aggression alcoholic appearance attendance cooperation essential event existent fat govern- mental human intervention issue linear member negotiable payment profit (-making) resident smoker stop	ability advantage agree appear approve belief favour honest honour illusion like locate loyal obey order pleased respectful satisfied	behave dial fit fortune interpret leading understand print

Exercise 14. Translate into Russian.

1. You’ve been successfully unsubscribed. You will receive no new email messages.

2. The hotel bar is open to non-residents.

3. Of course it’s possible, but improbable.

4. His earliest works demonstrated an unlimited creative imagination.

5. Let’s agree to disagree.

6. Occasionally people with debt are stigmatized as irresponsible at best, dishonest at worst.

7. I’m afraid most of us are economically illiterate.

8. As far as I know she’s completely computer illiterate.

9. “An Inconvenient Truth” directed by Davis Guggenheim was a critical and box-office success, winning 2 Academy Awards for The Best Documentary Feature and The Best Original Song in 2007.

10. He claims those were unintentional misquotations.

11. Filmmakers often complain of irregular work hours that keep them away from their families.

12. His music video depicts an insensitive, overbearing state power that ignores individual rights.

Exercise 15. Translate into English.

1. некоммерческая организация

2. неофициальный визит

3. незаконная сделка

4. незначительные детали

5. не относящееся к делу замечание

6. неестественная игра (актёрская)

7. быть недовольным результатом

8. нецелевое использование

9. безответственное поведение

10. в самых неожиданных местах

11. иметь неограниченные возможности

GRAMMAR AND

LANGUAGE USE

Exercise 16. Put the phrases in Indirect Speech. Use the reporting verbs below.

wonder want know inquire remark reply mention state complain of say explain

1. I asked my friend, “How do you feel after your holiday?”

2. Jack’s father asked him, “Who are you writing a letter to?”

3. “Jack is on the terrace. He is playing chess with his brother,” said Nelly.

4. I saw a cloud of smoke and asked, “What is burning?”

5. I asked her, “Who gave you that device?”

6. “I can’t understand what he is talking about,” replied Kate.

7. “You have known me since childhood,” Peter said to his friend.

8. Tom asked his brother, “Who did you visit in the hospital?”

9. “When the doorbell rang, I was reading a book,” said Alice.

10. “I have been waiting for you for an hour,” John said.

11. The teacher asked the students, “How much time do spend on homework every week?”

12. “You’re the best assistant I’ve ever had, Sally,” he said.

Exercise 17. Report what people say, using reporting verbs in brackets.

Example: Excellent! That was a lovely dinner! (compliment on) =>

He complimented me on the dinner I gave him.

1. Don’t forget to set your alarm clock for 6.00. (remind)

2. Careful! Don’t touch those cups. They are hot. (warn)

3. Shall we stop for a coffee break? (suggest)

4. I’m sorry. I’ve forgotten about our appointment. (apologise)

5. Yes, it was me. I ate the last biscuit. (admit)

6. We are having a party on Sunday evening. Try to come along! (invite)

7. I’ll get my hair cut this week. (promise)

8. I’m not to blame. I never used the office phone for personal calls. (deny)

Exercise 18. Change each sentence into reported speech, using a suitable verb.

guess promise warn advise threaten apologise agree forgive wonder

1. “I’m not going to help you, you’ll have to do it by yourself.”

2. “You are the one who borrowed my dictionary, aren’t you?”

3. “If you don’t move your car, I’ll call the police!”

4. “I’m sorry but I seem to have broken your fountain pen.”

5. “Why don’t you phone him and see if he’s free tonight?”

6. “If you type the letter for me, I’ll buy you a present, OK?”

7. “Make sure that you don’t start giggling during the interview.”

8. “I don’t really mind your rudeness; I know you were in a bit of a state.”

9. “All right, if you want me to, I don’t mind accompanying you.”

Exercise 19. Change the following direct questions into indirect ones.

1. My friend asked, “What does this ambiguous ending imply?”

2. Ann asked Mary, “Where did you buy this device?”

3. He asked me, “Are you genuinely happy?”

4. My mother asked, “Why weren’t you at your best?”

5. The doctor asked Jack, “How long have you been suffering from allergy to antibiotics?”

6. He asked her, “Why are you constantly complaining?”

7. She asked him, “Can we stay at a luxurious hotel?”

8. The teacher asked, “Who has the island been inhabited by since the 19^th century?”

9. I asked David, “Did the explanation seem convincing to you?”

10. The assistant asked the director, “Will you make allowances for my lack of experience?”

Exercise 20. Report these conversations using the verbs in italics.

1. check, deny

Sue: You were here this morning, weren’t you, Philip?

Philip: Yes, why?

Sue: Well, it’s just that there are coffee stains on the carpet upstairs and they weren’t there this

morning.

Philip: No, I haven’t been upstairs since yesterday.

2. confide, agree, warn

Sarah; Don’t tell anyone but I think he’s made the wrong decision.

Pete: I can’t help agreeing with you. Sarah. But I wouldn’t say anything if I were you.

2. point out, confess, suggest

Man: Sorry to trouble you, Mrs. Smith, but your car is blocking mine.

Neighbour: I’m afraid I’ve locked the key inside.

Man: You’d better call the breakdown service then.

Exercise 21. Change the following sentences into Indirect Speech.

1. Henry’s father asked his son, “Do you what to be an engineer or a doctor?”

2. I asked Fred, “Are you going to that new IMAX theater with us?”

3. He asked the secretary, “Has the delivery man been here yet?”

4. A man stopped me in the street and asked, “What time is it?”

5. The teacher asked the children, “Do you understand the question?”

6. The reporter asked the famous actress, “Will you play in comedies next year?”

7. My sister asked me, “Will you go to Italy in summer?”

8. The policeman asked the driver, “Have you seen the sign?”

9. He asked me, “Can you play chess?”

10. The customs officer asked the traveller, “May I see your luggage?”

11. Mr. Smith asked Jane, “Are you going to celebrate your birthday?”

12. The scriptwriter was asked, “Are you currently working on a sequel?”

13. The guide asked the tourists, “Are you tired?”

14. The man asked me, “Do you smoke?”

Exercise 22. Put these short dialogues in Indirect Speech.

1. – Let me give you a lift home, Lin.

– Thank you very much. It’s very nice of you.

2. – You gave me the wrong address!

– I’m terribly sorry. I didn’t mean to.

3. – Can you believe it? Jane has become engaged.

– That can’t be true!

4. – We’re going out to celebrate tonight.

– That’s marvelous.

5. – Oh! I’ve got a terrible headache.

– Oh dear! Why don’t you take a pill?

6. – Do you know that girl?

– I think I have met her somewhere.

READING AND

LANGUAGE USE

Exercise 23. Find the sentences with Indirect speech in the text and rewrite them in

Direct speech.

James Cameron “Hollywood gets action women wrong”

H is movies are renowned for their huge budgets and incredible special effects. But he also writes great female roles. He talks about what inspires his film-making.

That is an extract from the interview of James Cameron. Hadley Freeman, a Guardian columnist and features writer asked the famous director to answer several questions.

Cameron said that he had three great passions: marine and space exploration, and technology. He also told the journalist that he had commissioned a study with the US naval academy to learn more about the sinking of the Titanic, out of curiosity. He confessed that between “Titanic” and “Avatar” he had become a proficient deep-sea diver. The director said that the underwater expeditions had taught him about leadership.

When the journalist asked Cameron if he enjoyed writing roles for strong women, he answered that it was just another challenge. When Freeman wondered what his favourite scene from “Titanic” was, he replied that it was the scene when Rose and Jack first kissed. And then Cameron added that it was not for the emotionality, but the way they had shot it.

It’s a known fact that Cameron is very impatient. Kate Winslet said that Cameron had a temper you wouldn’t believe and she would never work with him again unless it was for a lot of money.

And when Hadley Freeman asked the famous director if Rose could have shared her wooden board with Jack at the end of “Titanic” instead of shoving him into the ocean, the director answered that he was going to call up William Shakespeare and ask why Romeo and Juliet had to die.

Exercise 24. Write down the verbs from the article, which are used to introduce the Reported speech.

SPEAKING

Exercise 25. Make up your own sentences with Indirect speech using the following

expressions:

to have a great passion (for), to take the interview, to be a challenge, to shoot a scene,

to share smth with smb

Exercise 26. Answer the following questions using Indirect Speech.

1 What passions does Cameron have?

2 When did he become a proficient diver?

3 Did the director enjoy writing roles for strong women?

4 What did Kate Winslet say about Cameron’s temper?

Exercise 27. Act out the actual interview from Exercise 23.