1. Read and translate the text appearance and manners

When we speak about somebody's figure, face, hands, feet we moon his or her appearance. A person may be tall, middle-sized or short, thin or plump. A face may be round, oval or square. In summer some people may have freckles on their faces. Old people have wrinkled faces.

People's hair may be long or shot, thin or thick, good or bad, straight or curly. If it is long it is often plaited.

Its colour may be black or fair, chestnut or red. Old people have grey hair.

Eyes may be large or small. They may be of different colour, grey, green, black, or hazel (brown).

Cheeks may be rosy or pale (if a person is ill), plump or hollow (If a person is very ill). Some people have dimples in their cheeks when they smile.

Women usually have their hair done at the hairdresser's.

The manner of walking is called the walk (gait). One's step may be: light, heavy, firm. Old people often shuffle their feet, have a shuffling gait.

2. Learn the following words by heart:

freckle – веснушка

wrinkled face – морщинистое лицо

shuffle – шаркать, волочить ноги

shuffling gait – шаркающая походка

firm gait – твердая походка

to make friends – подружиться

of the same age – ровесники

block of flats – многоквартирный дом

slender – стройный

straight – прямой

spectacles – очки

guy – парень

honest – честный

just – справедливый

understanding – отзывчивый, чуткий

to trust – доверять, верить

to rely on smb – полагаться на кого-либо, доверять

to let smb down – подводить

responsible – ответственный

whatever – что бы ни

shortcoming – недостаток

stubborn – упрямый

nevertheless – тем не менее

he is pleasant to deal with – с ним приятно иметь дело

3. Find the equivalents:

1. affable 2. amiable 3. sociable 4. modest 5. considerate 6. thoughtful 7. quiet 8. honest 9. witty 10. benevolent 11. easy-going 12. courageous 13. gentle 14. proud 15. patient

a. дружелюбный b. спокойный c. вдумчивый d. доброжелательный e. гордый f. терпеливый g. деликатный h. приветливый i. общительный j. скромный k. внимательный l. честный m. остроумный n. легкомысленный o. мужественный

4. Read and translate the dialogue given below our new computer programmer

– Have you seen our new computer programmer?

– No yet. Why?

– She is a very pretty girl.

– Really?

– She is tall, slim and I’d say she has a very good figure. Her long hair is fair. Her eyes are blue. She has a snub nose and full lips.

– What’s her name?

– Constance Ritzwater. She is about thirty years old.

– Is she married?

– That’s what I would like to find out.

– What kind of person is she?

– She has been working here for about two weeks. They say she is qualified for the job, has good manners, very reserved and efficient.

– I see. Is Bob Madison her chief?

– Exactly. Do you know him?

– He is a friend of mine. We have been on friendly terms for about ten years.

– What do you think of him?

– Bob is a nice guy. He is very honest and just, well read and kind. Sometimes he is a bit stubborn. Nevertheless he is pleasant to deal with.

– He is a handsome man, isn’t he?

– Sure. He is of middle height, neither slim nor stout. His hair is dark. He wears a beard and a moustache. He has large dark eyes, a straight nose and thin lips.

– Is he married?

– He is divorced. He has a son by first marriage.

– Have you seen the boy?

– Of course. His name is Michael. He is nine years old. A very talented boy. He learns to play the piano and makes good progress.

– I see.