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Chapters 10-15
TRANSLATE THE FOLLOWING WORD-COMBINATIONS INTO RUSSIAN, AND REPRODUCE THE CONTEXTS IN WHICH THEY OCCUR:
to join the party
to call off one’s attention
to fall to one's lot
to long to do smth.
to be in raptures with/over smth.
to give smb. leave to do smth.
to check one’s laugh
to seize an opportunity
in the desperation of smth.
to be in one’s confidence
to be in one's way
professions of concern
in the whole course of smth.
beyond the reach of reason
to heal the breach
to be on good terms with
to be at variance
well-wisher
to make smb. out
in any degree
mortifying supposition
with discretion
to be better off
at court
(to be) bound to do smth.
to hold one’s tongue
ill-will
to mingle with
to be arrested by the sight
PARAPHRASE, EXPLAIN OR COMMENT ON THE FOLLOWING.
He wisely resolved to be particularly careful that no sign of admiration should NOW escape him.
‘Why, indeed; he does seem to have had some filial scruples on that head, as you will hear.’
… and that the circumstance of my being next in the entail of Longbourn estate will be kindly overlooked on your side, and not lead you to reject the offered olive-branch.
… and therefore started a subject in which he expected him to shine, by observing that he seemed very fortunate in his patroness.
… said he had heard much of their beauty, but that in this instance fame had fallen short of the truth.
‘… and it is happy for you that you possess the talent of flattering with delicacy.’
she must just mention—she felt it incumbent on her to hint, was likely to be very soon engaged.
Miss Bennet’s lovely face confirmed his views, and established all his strictest notions of what was due to seniority; and for the first evening SHE was his settled choice.
Mrs. Bennet treasured up the hint, and trusted that she might soon have two daughters married.
Bingley was the principal spokesman, and Miss Bennet the principal object.
III. PREPARE A LITERARY TRANSLATION OF THE FOLLOWING EXTRACT:
“In consequence of an agreement ... she felt herself to be right.”
IV. AGREE OR DISAGREE. COMMENT ON THE FOLLOWING:
1. Mr. Darcy was pleased to receive Miss Bingley’s commendations when writing a letter.
2. ‘… a person who can write a long letter with ease, cannot write ill.’
3. ‘Nothing is more deceitful than the appearance of humility. It is often only carelessness of opinion, and sometimes an indirect boast.’
4. Miss Bingley liked to spend evenings reading books.
5. Elizabeth couldn’t venture to laugh at such a man as Mr. Darcy.
6. Mr. Darcy didn’t want to show his affection to Elizabeth.
7. Miss Bingley didn’t want to let Jane and Elizabeth go.
8. Lady Catherine’s daughter was the brightest ornament of the British court.
9. Mr. Bennet preferred to read alone.
V. ANSWER THE QUESTIONS OR SPEAK ON THE FOLLOWING:
1. What was the reason of Mr. Bingley and Mr. Darcy’s argument?
2. Why didn’t Elizabeth want to dance a reel?
3. How were Jane and Eliza received at home? Why did they return before Tuesday?
4. Introduce William Collins. What is the purpose of his arrival to Longbourn?
5. How was Mr. Collins received at Longbourn?
6. What did Mr. Bennet think about his cousin William Collins?
7. Speak on the walk to Meryton.