5. Answer the questions:

1. What were the origins of Walt Disney’s family?

2. Did Walt Disney have the makings of an artist or a financier?

3. How many same-sex siblings did Walt Disney have?

4. Did Walt Disney threw himself into study or dropped out of school?

5. Was Walt Disney of full legal age when he joined the Army?

6. When do young people in the USA come of age? And in your country?

7. What did Walt Disney do in the Red Cross?

8. Walt Disney productions was founded exclusively by Walt Disney, wasn’t it?

9. What other famous production companies do you know?

10. How many Academy Awards did Walt Disney win during his lifetime?

6. Look at the highlighted words from the text. What part of speech are they? Match them with their corresponding definitions.

caring showing or characterized by indulgence

cynical savagely fierce, cruel, or violent

ferocious believing the worst of others, that all acts are selfish

gentle displaying kindness and concern for others

indulgent not harsh or severe

* * *

innovative described in or based on legends

legendary featuring new methods; advanced and original

passionate willing to consider or accept new ideas

receptive showing or caused by strong feelings or beliefs

tough strong enough to withstand rough handling

7. Complete the following sentences using words from exercise e. Change the form of the words where necessary.

1. According toa __________ St. Patrick banished all the snakes from Ireland.

2. Because of their ___________ attitude, we have many complaints.

3. Democrats said it was ________ attempt to smear the President’s reputation.

4. Flooding was caused by last night’s __________ storm.

5. For those patients who are not __________ to treatment, the chance for improvement is small.

6. He had shot three people dead earning himself a reputation as a _______ guy.

7. He was one of the most creative and __________ engineers of his generation.

8. Heat the oil in a pan and cook the onion over a ________ heat.

9. I am __________ opposed to the death penalty.

10. Ned smiled at him ________ and said: ‘Come on over when you feel like it.’

8. Skim the text about Walt Disney again, paying attention tounderlined words:about, among, at, for, from, in, on, out, to. What part of speech are they? Choose the correct word in each sentence.

1. Little by little Philip got used to life in / on / at the farm.

2. Fresh air and exercise contribute for / to / in good health.

3. Only rarely will she indulge about / in / fora glass of wine.

4. It’s a subtle film that’s open to / on / for misinterpretation.

5. I need a practical hairstyle that’s easy to care about / to / for.

6. He likes work that requires him to attend for / to / about a lot of detail.

7. A buzz among / about / fromfans that their idol is about to get married.

8. They sell unlicensed software under the counter to / for / amongcustomers.

9. Whorf studied American Indian languages in / at / onYale.

10. Khalil had rejected his daughter from / in / for marrying a Christian.

9. Classroom activity. Take a small note and copy the expressions. Write a preposition after each expression and a name of a group mate in brackets. For example: I feel sorry for Alex. Then exchange notes and answer your friend’s question: Why do you feel sorry for Alex? – Because he’s late for classes. Ask your friend.

1 can’t get through ___ ( ____ )

2 get on well ___ ( ____ )

3 feel uneasy ___ (____ )

4 be fed up ___( ____ )

5 be fascinated ___( ____ )

6be very fond ___ ( ____ )

7feel indifferent ___ ( ____ )

8have great respect ___ ( ____ )

9have a lot in common ___ ( ____ )

10 have love-hate relationship __ ( __)