ПК 1 Англ яз 1,2 семестры / Дом чтение 3 партия
.docxThe third chapter of the novel begins with the reunion of the "Losers".
This story is about how, after many years, the guys meet the whole company in a restaurant. When everyone got there, everyone looked at each other, and noticed how some had aged, others had lost weight and become prettier.
Old friends remember the old days and at this moment Ben shares how he was able to lose weight. It all started when Bill and his mom moved to another state. After a physical education lesson, he was humiliated by several guys, moreover, it was also a coach. In more detail, this was facilitated by a bet with a trainer, the essence of which is that Bill will lose weight and win the spring marathon. In this case, the coach will leave the sport forever. So Bill won this bet and the coach left town forever. In this way, can say that Ben was grateful to him, otherwise he would not have dared to do such a thing.
Mike tells them about the murders that happened. Michael also says that it's like a part of Derry, has grown into this place and has been here for a long time. As a local historian, Michael tells about other strange deaths that have occurred here before. This period lasts from 14 to 20 months, ends by Christmas or Easter with some kind of accident with mass death of people. Except 1958. When the guys managed to stop the outbreak of evil themselves.
The last victim of that year was fifth-grader Jerry. After the police took away the body, a photo was taken of the wall where the remains were found. On it was written "COME HOME" The company of losers reflects on this inscription. Why did It want them all to go back to Derry? Michael notes that everyone who left got rich. Unlike him.
Everyone except Michael has almost no memories of that time, they seem to have disappeared. Especially about the key episode when the guys thought they had killed a monster. They are wondering if they will be able to resist the forces of evil in adulthood, and then Mike notices that they all have one main feature – they are all childless. Then they discuss whether they should stay or leave. Since the outcome of the situation is unclear. The magic circle broke with the death of the Wall, and there is a high probability that It will kill them all one by one, and death will be slow and painful. They vote. Mike takes off the reins of power and hands them over to the former leader, Bill. Everyone votes yes.
M'ike thinks they should go their separate ways and visit the parts of Derry they know best. Except the Wasteland. And in the evening to meet in the library and discuss what happened.
The waitress brought bowls of "happiness" cookies — with a prediction inside. Everyone broke his own, and "IT" started its games again. The waitress who entered didn't see any blood, no cricket, nothing strange.They discuss what has happened and realize that everything they see has happened to them. Friends leave the restaurant and go on their own walking tour.
1) a digital readout - цифровое табло (как счетчик показаний)
2) to make a clean breast of things- выложить на чистоту
3) stupendous changes – колоссальные перемены
4) The deliciousness of his wit – восхитительность его остроумия
5) babble of excited chatter – гул взволнованной болтовни
6) sound of solitary glee – звук одинокого ликования
7) incoherent accusations – бессвязное обвинение
8) to look totally perplexed – выглядеть совершенно озадаченным
9) the choking voice – сдавленный голос
10) effortful sneer- легкая ухмылка
11) pray for forgiveness- молиться о прощении
12) confuse state of mind – смятенное душевное состояние
13) breath coming in shriekly whistles – дыхание вырывается с пронзительным свистом
14) overwhelming smell – убойный смех
15) triumphant roar – торжественный рев
16) distinctive markings – отличительные знаки
17) a hissing sound of disgust – шипящий звук недовольства
18) accentuate the positive – быть на позитиве
19) climinate the negative – отринуть негатив
20) beating hammer in his throat – бьющийся молотом у него в горле