15. Work in pairs. Discuss the following points using text vocabulary:

1. make a character sketch of the Governor and his wife.

2. the Governor and his wife are different in appearance: is it good or bad in marriage?

3. Is it a true to life story?

4. Is it really a marriage of convenience? Can it be a case of love at first sight?

5. Pros and cons of marriage of convenience.

16. Express your opinion about the following statements used in the text:

	Agree	Disagree	Not sure
But sometimes love comes after marriage and not before, and then it is better. It lasts longer.
One can never tell with women. There is something about marriage that attracts them.
For two people to be happy in a marriage they must be able to respect one another, and their interests must be alike…

Vocabulary exercises

1. Study the essential vocabulary. Give the Ukrainian equivalents for every unit.

2. Paraphrase the following sentences using the essential vocabulary:

1. The hospital's director has been trying to overcome the problems to improve the patient care. 2. James was valedictorian of her class and overcame many obstacles during her school career. 3. Isn’t it strange? 4. An unusual thing happened to me last night. 5. I have to work more than 20 years before I retire. 6. Which of these three shapes is not appropriate? 7. He sometimes does many small different pieces of work. 8. Surprisingly he succeeded in keeping his business going during the recession. 9. He has been quarrelling with his brother for years. 10. That guidance is clearly different from the 1972 decision letter.

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1. She smiled at me, friendly, and I became less tense - then tensed slightly, because the door was closing behind me. 2. He clenched the wheel tighter, then made it less firm his grip, thinking that maybe, just maybe Ellie would catch on. 3. Instead, take a walk or a quick jog, lift weights, take a hot shower to rest or do any activity you enjoy that will keep your mind off smokeless tobacco. 4. Some restrictions may be made less strict soon, he says - but it won't be much. 5. Nothing makes me feel more comfortable than a nice hot bath. 6. I used to get really nervous performing, but I'm not concerned about it now.7.  Not strict attitude lengthens a man's life; jealousy rots it away. 8. Sit back and enjoy the sounds that make you feel good.

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1. He gave me a smile as he went past. 2. We went through the gates into a courtyard behind. 3. The main railway line goes just north of Manchester. 4. I gave the note back to her. 5. They've given the enquiry to the police. 6. She became more ambitious as the years went by. 7. He did not succeed in his driving test. 8. Please say nothing of what has happened here today.

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1. It is estimated that several million tonnes of CFCs are occurring in the atmosphere. 2. A doctor must be in a particular place at the ringside. 3. She did not expect to find herself in the existing situation. 4. The article being discussed cannot answer every question. 5. Your case is now investigated. 6. In a short time I fell asleep. 7. Another colleague and neighbour Joe Boyle gave Peddy in a formal way a holiday gift voucher and a fishing rod. 8. A check formally delivered by Mr Jackson was returned by the bank.

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1. There has been a decrease in the size of families. 2. After the war, the city became less important and less busy. 3. The minister refused to comment on the rumours. 4. Share prices became less sharp last week. 5. So the title of your book is less interesting because we hear a lot about educational standards diminishing because of fewer students excelling in sciences and maths. 6. The sun began to creep round to the west and move downwards. Mary refused politely to drink coffee and went to her room.

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1. She had a catalogue under her arm. 2. Joe was supported by a single rope. 3. She carried a baby in her arms. 4. She kissed him and put her arms around him tightly. 5. In April, the President organized talks with Chinese leaders. 6. A thanksgiving ceremony was organized to mark the occasion. 7. He may be hesitating for a few days. 8. Can you manage to talk to Mike and tell him the meeting is postponed?

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1. Numerous forces have been used to make physicians change their practice behaviours. 2. He was given a conditional discharge for six months for obstructing the police officer and no separate penalty was required for the other charges. 3. They have introduced restrictions on trade with foreign companies. 4. They invited me to dinner, but I did not want to cause extra work. 5. This new tax gives employers an unfair burden to deal with. 6. He was an impressive figure on stage.

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1. I do not care what your reasons are, the fact is you failed to go by the rules. 2. The cameras catch motorists who exceed the speed limit. 3. Elliot claims that his partner went back on his word and did not meet the deadline. 4. Twenty years in prison did not destroy his confidence and determination. 5. He suddenly stopped talking in mid-sentence to shake hands with the arrivals. 6. Her husband dies and she dies soon afterwards of extreme sadness and grief. 7. She works with children whose parents are divorced.

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1. I hope I am not making you dissatisfied. 2. I won’t talk to you about all the details. 3. You’ll find it terribly annoying. 4. After a while I got tied, impatient and left. 5. She felt weary staring out of the window. 6. Finally she gave up trying to read and sat at the table, feeling weary, the swinging idly in her fingers.

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1. She tied the knot at a young age. 2. People in higher social classes are more likely to become man and wife late (when they are older than is usual). 3. Sophia had, in a sense, married someone of a lower social class than hers. 4. In the seventeenth century, science was still connected to religion. 5. When she first came to London, she was newly wed and out of work. 6. Lisa and Kunal are planning to join in wedlock next month. 7. Jane swore that she would never take a husband. 8. The rabbi performed a marriage ceremony for the couple.