8. Paraphrase the following sentences. Use the phrases and word combinations:

1. As it got farther into the distance, the car disappeared from view. 2Most journalists and sub editors will read the headlines quickly without a second thought. 3. Again the question was without implication. 4. Being objective is the most important job of a judge.5 After the climax, end the story as quickly as possible. 6. I believe that it is illegal to be a fake of someone else that actually exists. 7. This is actually just a small change that will help. 8. She slowly reached the end of the story before falling asleep. 9. The easiest way to be satisfied with your life is to adjust your perspective and daily actions 10.She postponed calling him until the last possible moment. 11. She looked through the headlines quickly in search for first article. 12 Music was the main support for her.13. An inappropriate pause was caused by a visitor.14 They worked hard as if they were a single unity. 15. The river winds through the valley. 16. He was in constant struggle for better results under dreadful circumstances. 17. The newspapers receive information from TV programmes. 18. What if you could see the future whenever you wanted it? 19. She was above criticism. 20. This issue is of primary importance.

10. Make up a sentence of your own with phrases and word combinations trom the text.

11. Make up and practise a dialogue using the phrases and word combinations.

12. Translate the following sentences into English. Use the phrases and word combinations:

1.Парус корабля ніби розтанув за горизонтом. 2.Він проторохтів останні новини і зник з екрану.3.Журналістська позиція повинна бути об’єктивною, позбавленою пихи та підлабузництва. 4. Авторка закінчила оповідати про події так же стрімко, як і почала.5. Вона прикинулась власною матір’ю і відповіла на дзвінок учителя. 5. Після проведення незначних пристосувань заняття почалися 6. Вона швидко закінчила історію розповіддю про щасливе життя принца та Білосніжки. 7. Він проглядав заголовки вранішніх газет і злився від власної безпорадності. 8.Головною опорю в житті художника була віра в те, що він прославиться. Він протистояв несправедливості долі та підбирав крихти слави з коментарів про вдало виконані портрети 9.У неї були передчуття, що нова мітла местиме по-новому. 10.Новини - це святая святих кожного інформаційного каналу, вони повинні бути позбавлені необ’єктивності та неправди.11 Політика «умивання рук» чи то тримання паузи інколи допомагає згуртувати команду в єдине ціле.

13. Make up and act out a situation using the phrases and word combination (Pair work).

14. Explain what is meant by:

To give a wary glance; to make a quarter turn; more enticing apparel; a pecan-paneled den; to narrow to thing slits of envy; a long winded diatribe; never let anyone forget smth; to keep regrets locked inside; time for a taste of grape; to form a single file; to walk tough around the news.

15. Answer the questions and do these assignments:

a) 1. Where is the first scene of the story set? 2. What was the atmosphere in the studio? 3. What was the manner of Howard Blade’s news presentation? 4. Why did some people decide to write a letter of complaint to the station? 5. Speak on the interest of New Canaan inhabitants to the news. Who was the only exception to the general situation? 6. Why does the author lay special emphasis on the description of Otto Colbert’s appearance? 6. Describe the daily routine in Alpha Broadcasting Company. Was it a chaos or well-organized working process? 7. Why was Sharri Gamm so envious? Could she occupy the position she wanted? What would you recommend her to do in order to achieve her goal? 8. Describe the television personalities from the story, stress upon common and completely different features, appearance and manner of presentation.9.How independent are those people working for the television companies? 10. Comment on the meaning “a time for a taste” and how it is connected with work on TV.

b) 1. Speak on the overall tone of the passage, specifying the setting of the story and characters involved. Observe the stylistic means the author employs: a) the words and phrases denoting emotional reaction; b) the contrast of the atmosphere existing in the TV studio and life behind its walls;

2. To what literary mode does this excerpt belong, e. g. science fiction, fantasy, a realistic novel, a detective story. 2. List the words from the passage which belong particularly to the vocabulary of TV workers. 3. Is there a lot of figurative language in the story? Give examples of the epithet, metaphor, simile.

3. Indicate the lexical and syntactical devices used to depict the characters of Otto Colbert, Anthony J.Hadde: a) which words and phrases help the reader to understand their characters? Are the descriptions complete ones? b) What do they feel about their work? Enlarge on the function of inner speech and various repetitions.