Reading modern British literature. Part 1. Учебное пособие

1)

сорная трава;

2) находиться в зимней спячке (о

животных);

3)

блюда для шведского стола;

4) замусоленный; несвежий.

2. Guess the words by their definitions.

1)

a person who rents accommodation in another person’s house;

2)

a room or large cupboard in a house, usually near the kitchen, in which food is kept;

3)

a place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger;

4)

a precious stone which is clear and bright green.

a)

to cope __smth;

b)

to have an eye __ smth;

c)

to run short __ something;

d)

to be out __ breath.

1)

компанейский, общительный,

2)

расходы,

дружелюбный;

издержки;

3)

неразборчивый, трудный для чтения;

4)

сквозняк.

2. Guess the words by their definitions:

1)

affected with panic; very frightened;

2)

to accompany someone;

3)

a wind-resistant jacket with a close-fitting neck, waistband, and cuffs;

4)

a small shiny disc sewn on to clothing for decoration.

1)

to put smth. __words;

2)

up__the eyes;

3)

to tamper__smth;

4)

to marry smb.__ .

1)

магия, колдовство, волшебство;

2)

бигуди;

3)

обслуживающее лицо, служитель;

4)

расстроенный.

1)

to stand … one’s own feet;

2)

to cut down … something or

somebody;

3)

to keep up …smb;

4)

to arrive … an idea.

1)

почерк;

2)

шум, крик, ор;

3)

свитер, вязаная кофта;

4)

условленная встреча; тайная

встреча; любовное свидание.

2. Guess the words by their definitions:

1)

an expert judge in matters of taste;

2)

unwilling and hesitant; disinclined;

3)

a bag with a long strap that schoolchildren use for carrying books;

4)

a scarcity or lack of something.

a)

to get __ touch _smb;

b)

to be accused __smb. __smth;

c)

to get __ well __smb;

d)

to fall__place.

a) кладовая;

b) легкомысленный поступок;

Russian:

a)

to be conscious ___smth.;

b)

to come __ terms;

c)

to rummage __ something __

d)

to migrate __ room __ room.

a) ожидание,

предчувствие; b) знаменитый,

известный,

предвкушение;

прославленный;

c) осмотр;

d) шутливый; смешной.

Russian:

a)

to get out ___ control;

b)

to be keen ___ smth;

c)

to be ___ to do smth;

d)

to go down ___ flu.

Word

Definition

Translation

flurry (2) ['flʌrɪ]

a small swirling mass of

something

to doze (2, 7) [dəuz]

sleep lightly or for a short period,

especially during the daytime

lodger (3, 6) ['lɔʤə]

a

person

who

rents

accommodation

in

another

person's house

outgoings (3)

the regular amounts of money

[a͟ʊtgoʊɪŋz]

which you have to spend every

week or every month, for

example in order to pay your rent

or bills

renowned (5)

known or talked about by many

[rɪ'naund]

people; famous

obscurity (7)

the state of being unknown,

[əb'skjuərɪtɪ]

inconspicuous, or unimportant

wireless (12)['waɪələs]

a system by which messages are

sent over a distance by radio

signals

junk-room (12)[ʤʌŋk]

a room where old things and

useless or of little value are kept

clamour (16) ['klæmə]

a loud and confused noise,

especially that of people shouting

iridescent (17)

has many bright colours that

[ɪrɪ'des(ə)nt]

seem to keep changing.

Word

Definition

Translation

spry (19) [spraɪ]

active; lively

draught (19)[drɑ:ft]

a current of cool air in a room

or other confined space

obsession (20)

a state when a person keeps

[əb'seʃ(ə)n]

thinking about one thing and

finds it difficult to think about

anything else

script (21) [skrɪpt]

handwriting,as

distinct from

print; written characters

dearth (22) [dɜ:θ]

a scarcity or lack of something

ambiguity (22)

the quality of being open to

[æmbɪ'gju:ɪtɪ]

more than

one

interpretation;

inexactness

illegible(23) [ɪ'leʤəbl]

not clear enough to be read

inscrutable (26)

impossible

to

understand

or

[ɪn'skru:təbl]

interpret

aftermath (31)

the unpleasant consequences or

['ɑ:ftəmɑ:θ]

after-effects of a significant

event

enthralled (32)

fascinated

[ɪn'θrɔ:ld]

sequin(32) ['si:kwɪn]

a small shiny disc sewn on to

clothing for decoration

to unravel (33)

investigate and solve or explain

[ʌn'ræv(ə)l]

(something

complicated

or

puzzling)

Word

Definition

Translation

despondent(34)

in low spirits from loss of hope

[dɪ'spɔndənt]

or courage

school satchel

a bag with a long strap that

(34) ['sæʧ(ə)l]

schoolchildren use for carrying

books

aborigine (35)

a person, animal, or plant that

[abə'rɪdʒɪniː]

has been in a country or region

from earliest times

sorcery (40) ['sɔːs(ə)rɪ]

magic performed by using the

power of evil spirits

jersey(41) ['ʤɜːzɪ]

a knitted piece of clothing that

covers the upper part of your

body and your arms and does

not open at the front

reluctant (42)

unwillingandhesitant;

[rɪ'lʌkt(ə)nt]

disinclined

larder(50) ['lɑ:də]

a room or large cupboard in a

house, usually near the kitchen,

in which food is kept

mat(e)y ['meɪtɪ] (52)

If someone is matey, they

behave in a very friendly way,

usually without sincerity

well-thumbed

having been read often and

[,wel'θʌmd] (54)

bearing marks of frequent usage

unquenchable

unable to be extinguished or

[ʌn'kwen(t) ʃəbl] (58)

quenched

Word

Definition

Translation

connoisseur [,kɔnə'sɜ:]

an expert judge in matters of taste

(58)

assignation

an appointment to meet someone

[,æsɪg'neɪʃ(ə)n] (59)

in secret, typically one made by

lovers

attendant [ə'tendənt]

a person employed to provide a

(59)

service to the public in a

particular place

baffled ['bæf(ə)ld] (60)

to be so confused that you cannot

understand something or

decide

what you should do

windcheater

a wind-resistant jacket with a

['wɪn(d),ʧi:tə]

close-fitting neck, waistband, and

(61)

cuffs

condescension

abehaviour when smb. show an

[,kɔndɪ'sen(t)ʃ(ə)n]

attitude of superiority

(68)

courtesy ['kɜ:təsɪ]

the showing of politeness in one's

(68)

attitude and behaviour

towards

others

docile ['dəusaɪl] (69)

ready to accept control or

instruction; submissive

bundle ['bʌndl]

a number of things that are tied

(70)

together or wrapped in a cloth or bag

so that they can be carried or stored

Word

Definition

Translation

anticipation

a feeling of excitement about

[æn:tɪsɪ'peɪʃ(ə)n] (70)

something pleasant or exciting

that you know is going to happen

shelter ['ʃeltə] (82)

a

place

giving

temporary

protection from bad weather or

danger

benevolent

If you describe a person in

[bɪ'nevələnt] (82)

authority

as benevolent,

you

mean that they are kind and fair.

homely ['həumlɪ] (83)

simple but cosy and comfortable,

as in one’s own home

buffet ['bufeɪ] (87)

a meal consisting of several

dishes from which guests serve

themselves

still-life (88)

a painting or drawing of an

arrangement of objects such as

flowers or fruit. It also refers to

this type of painting or drawing

reproach [rɪ'prəuʧ]

an expression of (someone) one’s

(89)

disapproval of or disappointment

in their actions

prodigious [prə'dɪʤəs]

remarkably or impressively great

(92)

in extent, size, or degree,

impressive

curlers ['kɜ:ləz] (93)

a roller or clasp around which a

lock of hair is wrapped to curl it

first night (96)

the first public performance of a

play or show

100