1. Develop the following statements according to the text:

1) The urge to write cannot be injected into the human nervous system.

of the picture which they wish their words to depict. They can neither see nor manage the whole.

Тщательно продумывать приходить к выводу настойчиво размышлять ясно мыслить хорошо писать многословный собеседник внутреннее побуждение.

2) The ability to write may be acquired.

Стать хорошим писателем легко быть любопытным и юбознательным ясно мыслить живое воображение сочувствовать кому-либо понимать чью-либо точку зрения.

3) O’Henry became the nightmare of editors.

Придерживаться правила; писать рассказы которые нравятся самому; подходящий для печати; игнорировать публику; плохие рукописи; переписывать много раз.

4) Writing helps thinking.

Записывать мысли на бумаге; приводить к чему-либо; писать все, что придет в голову по этой теме; выбросить записи; приходить к новым выводам

2. Comment on the following statements.

1. O’Henry had ho character – neither good nor bad

2. Those who think well write well.

3. There is no difference between the best and the poor writers when they are working on their ideas.

4. The style of writing makes a lot of difference in case you read a book of the best author.

3. Discuss the following questions in groups of 2-4. Make good use of topical vocabulary (See Section 3 task 10 11)

1. Do you approve of the way the author presents O’Henry’s manner of writing?

2. Consider the author’s recommendations for thinking over the ideas. Do you think they are helpful?

3. Your opinion about the best writers entirely coincides with that of the author doesn’t it? If not why?

4. Do you think that sensitivity is one of the surest symptoms of inferiority? Give your reasons.

4. Dialogue

Practice reading the following dialogue in pairs working at your pronunciation and expression. Learn it by heart and perform it with a partner in front of the class.

– Hello! You look quite concerned about something.

– Hi. The point is that I've been given a task to write an essay about corporate and capital stricture but I don't even know how to start writing!

– Well you don't seem to be experienced in useful writing. Am I right?

– You're absolutely right! Besides I believe writing skills are inborn.

– Well some time ago I also used to think so. The task of writing an essay on any scientific theme seemed unfair.

– And now you've changed your mind haven't you?

– Yes I have. You see many experts in useful writing say that skills of useful writing can be acquired.

– I wonder if I really could acquire them. What must be done?

– These experts believe all that you need is to learn to be curious and inquisitive.

– Mmm… There's a grain of truth in this. Curious and inquisitive people can also think clearly.

– You are absolutely right. And also you should bear in mind that any useful writer should devote much time to research.

– Should I only find facts and present them in my essay?

– No. You should also verify and interpret them so that your audience could understand your approach.

– And there's another rule: a writer should always write for the audience not for himself.

– There are some more rules such as keeping notes when writing changing ideas and accepting criticism. These rules are good not only for useful writing but for creative as well.

– Yes I do know that a good writer should keep extensive notes have many ideas and accept criticism readily.

– Well you seem to know the theory of writing perfectly. Why can't you write the essay then?

– I simply forgot these rules and now then with your help I remembered them I think I'm ready to start working.

– I wish you good luck. Bye!

– Thanks a lot. Bye!

The expressions below are useful for concluding the conversation. Working with 2 partners act out a conversation to discuss any issue from the article by B.Pitkin. Use the topical vocabulary and the following expressions to begin and end your talk.

Thank you for your help

I’ll look forward to seeing you.

Buy. See you later.

See you soon and have a good week end

Hello. How are things

Good morning. Is everything okay?

How are you doing.