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it is fascinating to do something find someone/something fascinating
exhibit (v.) – to show something publicly
signify (v.) – to be a sign or symbol of something
clientele (n.) – the customers of a shop, hotel, restaurant etc considered as a group denim (n.) – thick cotton cloth that is usually blue and is used especially to make jeans: denim jeans and jackets
unlike (prep.) – different from
rebellion (n.) – 1. violent action organized by a group of people who are trying to change the political system in their country
2. action against those in authority or against the rules or against normal and accepted ways of behaving: her teenage rebellion
overeat (v.) – to eat more food than your body needs, especially so that you feel uncomfortably full
skinny (adj.) – very thin, in a way that is not attractive ugly (adj.) – extremely unattractive:
crown (v.) – to put a cover on a tooth that has broken or decayed badly cover a damaged tooth
disgusting (adj.) – extremely unpleasant or unacceptable
preliterate (adj.) – a preliterate society does not have a written language: a preliterate
tribe
ward off (pr. V.) – to do something to prevent someone or something from harming you make-up (n.) –substances that people put on their faces, including their eyes and lips,
in order to look attractive or change their appearance: wear make-up / put on/apply make-up
Exercises
I. Give English equivalents of the words and word combinations from the text.
Защищать от холода; свободная |
одежда; законы, регулирующие расходы; |
королевская семья; отсутствие |
общественного положения; проявлять, |
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показывать; означать, значить; за исключением; постоянные покупатели,
заказчики (клиентура); грубая хлопчатобумажная ткань; в отличие; восстание,
бунт; тощий; выпрямлять; отбеливать; поставить коронку (на зуб);
отвратительный; отражать, отвращать (болезнь, опасность).
II.Identify a word by its meaning. Make your own sentences with these words.
1.very large in size or quantity
2.to show smth publicly
3.the customers of a shop, hotel, etc. considered as a group
4.to be a sign or symbol of smth
5.action against those in authority or against the rules
6.very thin, in a way that is not attractive
7.extremely unattractive
8.to prevent smth unpleasant from harming or approaching you
9.coloured substances used on your face to improve or change your appearance
10.extremely unpleasant or unacceptable
11.to keep smb or smth safe from harm, injury, damage or loss
12.to eat more than your body needs
III.Insert prepositions where necessary.
1.The Eskimos wear animal fur to protect them … the cold winter weather.
2.In many societies a lack … clothing indicated … an absence of status.
3.… the exception of the military, the divisions … different classes of society are becoming less clear.
4.The tattoos were also a sign of rebellion … order.
5.In preliterate societies body paint or face paint is used to attract good health or to ward … disease.
6.A tattoo is a design made … putting a kind of dye … a cut in a skin.
7.Nowadays in many societies rank or status is exhibits … regulation of dress only in the military.
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IV. Complete the sentences using the words given below in a proper form. Translate
the sentences into Russian.
1.Sheila carried a knife _____________ attacks.
2.Rachel was still putting on her ____________ when the taxi arrived.
3.She won’t wear T-shirts because she thinks her arms are __________.
4.As a kid, she was really ___________.
5.She’s beginning ___________ symptoms of stress.
6.I found the whole film ____________.
7.Nobody really knows what the marks on the ancient stones __________.
8.An ____________ amount of money has already been wasted on this project.
9.Vitamin C may help __________ against cancer.
10.Dan is actually quite nice, __________ his father.
11.The boxes of fish smelt absolutely _____________.
Unlike, to exhibit, to signify, fascinating, disgusting, make-up, enormous,
skinny, to ward off, to protect, ugly.
V.Translate the sentences from Russian into English.
1.Этот теплый жакет поможет защитить вас от холода.
2.Звезды на американском флаге означают 50 штатов.
3.В отличие от многих актеров, Харрис – довольно скромный человек.
4.Столица была разрушена во время восстания.
5.Тебе следует больше кушать, ты слишком тощий.
6.Он был действительно неприятным и скверным человеком.
7.Поведение толпы было отвратительным.
8.Зимой я принимаю витамин С, чтобы предотвратить простуду.
9.Люди, живущие в пустыне, носят длинную свободную одежду для защиты от солнца и ветра.
10.Во многих обществах недостаток одежды означает отсутствие общественного положения.
11.Определенная татуировка на лице мужчины может отождествлять его как члена определенного племени.
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12.Татуировки стали очень популярными среди молодежи.
13.В некоторых обществах женщины переедают, чтобы стать полными,
потому что крупные женщины считаются красивыми.
14.Многие люди прокалывают язык и вставляют кольцо в дырку, потому что считают это красивым.
15.Раскраска тела и лица используется мужчинами в некоторых племенах как форма магической защиты от опасности.
VI. Act out the following situations. Each skit should end with a resolution of the
problem. Make use of the active vocabulary of the chapter.
1.A man can’t choose between two girlfriends (a woman between two boyfriends). He or she goes to a psychologist and lists the positive and negative qualities of both. The psychologist helps him or her decide.