IV. Reflexive pronouns. Возвратные местоимения.

Местоимения, оканчивающиеся на "-self (-selves во множественном числе)", называют возвратными. Возвратные местоимения показывают, что действие, называемое в предложении, направлено на лицо, которое его выполняет, следовательно возвратное местоимение должно быть по форме соотнесено с подлежащим. 

I - myself  we - ourselves 

you - yourself  you - yourselves

he - himself  they - themselves

she - herself 

На русский язык они переводятся возвратным глагольным суффиксом "-ся(-сь)" или местоимением "себя (себе, собой, сам)". e.g. She washed herself.  Она умылась.  They talked about themselves.  Они говорили о себе.  I can take care of myself.  Я могу позаботиться о себе сам.

V. Interrogative pronouns. Вопросительные местоимения.

Practice.

1. Find the extra word:

• I –you – his- we

• They –her- us- them

• It –you-she

• Yourself-ourselves-each other

2. Supplement the sentences with personal pronouns:

1. …….will send you a confirmation later in the day.

2. That`s Tom`s copy – give it to ……..

3. I need the fax. Please give ….. to……

4. We need our customers and they need …………..

5. Where is ….pen? …… can`t find …….

6. Why are …… crying? …… must be strong.

3. Supplement the sentences with reflexive pronouns:

1. He writes computer program ……..

2. We wash …… every morning.

3. She dresses …….. Don`t bother her.

4. I try to put …… in his position.

5. Don`t cut ……The knife is very sharp.

6. She will do the work ……..

7. She made a phone call in English by ……..

8. They did all the work by ………

4. Translate the following:

• What is it?

• Who are you?

• Where are you from?

• When did you come home?

• What for do we study?

• Whom do you trust?

• Whose is this pen?

• Which cakes do you like?

5. Translate into English:

1. Этот текст трудный.

2. Эти письма короткие.

3. Те комнаты хорошие.

4. Принесите эти документы.

5. Тот человек - мой учитель.

6. Эти карандаши короткие.

7. Та песня была популярной в прошлом году.

8. Посмотрите на это примечание.

9. Этот фильм был неинтересный.

6. Insert the right variant:

1. Why are you looking at (you/yourself)  in the mirror?

2. They waved to (themselves/each other)  when the ferry sailed off.

3. Bob and Terry don't like (themselves/each other) . They have an argument every time they meet.

4. He usually carries a gun to defend (him/himself)  when he goes out.

5. -Can I have some more tea? -Sure. Help (me/yourself) !

6. The ballet (himself/itself)  wasn't very good but the music was fantastic.

7. It was your fault! You can't blame (her/yourself) !

8. To save money we built a house (ourselves/each other) .

9. How long have you known (yourselves/each other) ?

10. My mother didn't worry about her children. They knew how to look after (them/themselves) .

Conversational topic: APPEARANCE AND CHARACTER OF PEOPLE.

Grammar topic: TO BE, TO HAVE.

“Some words about my family”.

When we speak about somebody's figure, face, hands, feet we mean 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 color may be black or fair, chestnut or red. Old people have grey hair. Eyes may be large or small. They may be of different color, grey, green, black, or hazel (brown). Cheeks may be rosy or pale (if a person is ill), plump or hollow. Some people have dimples in their cheeks when they smile. Women usually have their hair done at the hairdressers. 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. I would tell you about my family.

My name is Ben. My father is 43. He is tall. He has large hands and his feet are size 45. He has short, dark curly hair and a small beard. His arms, legs and chest are hairy. He is a cheerful person and when he laughs, you can see even white teeth. He wears glasses. His eyes are gray. He usually wears jeans, shirts or sweaters.

My mother is a very different person. She`s short and plumpish. She has small hands and feet. She has long, straight, fair hair. She has rosy cheeks. She has long eyelashes. She likes fashionable clothes. Her favorite colors are red and blue.

My 20-years sister uses lots of make-up. She`s tall and slim, with slender arms and elegant legs. Her full lips are always red. She`s open-minded and nice. She is married and has a baby.

My nephew is still a toddler. He can`t speak yet, but he`s very selfish and he bores me.