Гордость и предубеждение / Section 2
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Chapters 7-9
TRANSLATE THE FOLLOWING WORD-COMBINATIONS INTO RUSSIAN, AND REPRODUCE THE CONTEXTS IN WHICH THEY OCCUR:
in default of smth.
to be imputed to smth.
in pursuit of smb./smth.
under smb.’s orders
not to be fit to be seen
to hold in contempt
to summon to
Upon my word
chief of the night
apparent danger
restoration to health
gravel walk
to see through
to keep countenance
to turn thoughts
man of fashion
to boast of smb./smth.
animal spirits
PARAPHRASE, EXPLAIN OR COMMENT ON THE FOLLOWING.
… their (Catherine and Lydia’s) minds were more vacant than their sisters’, and when nothing better offered, a walk to Meryton was necessary to amuse their morning hours and furnish conversation for the evening … .
… ‘but every impulse of feeling should be guided by reason; and, in my opinion, exertion should always be in proportion to what is required.’
… but suspecting them to be playing high she declined it, and making her sister the excuse, said she would amuse herself for the short time she could stay below, with a book.
‘We must trespass a little longer on your kindness.’
‘Lizzy,’ cried her mother, ‘remember where you are, and do not run on in the wild manner that you are suffered to do at home.’
Nothing but concern for Elizabeth could enable Bingley to keep his countenance.
Elizabeth, for the sake of saying something that might turn her mother’s thoughts, now asked her if Charlotte Lucas had been at Longbourn since HER coming away.
‘But if it be only a slight, thin sort of inclination, I am convinced that one good sonnet will starve it entirely away.’
III. PREPARE A LITERARY TRANSLATION OF THE FOLLOWING EXTRACT:
“She was shown into the breakfast-parlour ... Elizabeth silently attended her.”
IV. AGREE OR DISAGREE. COMMENT ON THE FOLLOWING:
1. ‘Exertion should always be in proportion to what is required.’
2. Jane was very seriously ill but nobody took care of her.
3. It was Eliza’s plan to stay overnight at Netherfield.
4. Elizabeth prefers reading to playing cards.
5. Ladies employ arts just for captivation.
6. Living in the country and being in town have their advantages.
7. Good breeding means that you always can keep the conversation with everybody.
V. ANSWER THE QUESTIONS OR SPEAK ON THE FOLLOWING:
1. What were the purposes of Catherine and Lydia’s walks to Meryton?
2. What was Mrs. Bennet’s idea concerning Jane’s trip to Netherfield?
3. What were the consequences of Mrs. Bennet’s plan?
4. What reception did Elizabeth meet at Netherfield?
5. What skills and personal traits should an accomplished woman have?
6. Speak on the purpose of Mrs. Bennet visiting Jane at Netherfield.
VI. RETELL
1. Ch. 9 — on behalf of Mr. Bingley
— on behalf of Elizabeth
— on behalf of Mrs. Bennet