9. Retell the text a) close to the text; b) as if you were one of the teachers at Lavery's; c) as if you were one of the students at this school.

10. Write a summary to the text.

11. Pick out from the text all words and phrases describing appearance and character. Write a short essay using these word combinations.

Essential vocabulary

1. eloquence, n 1) the ability to use language with fluency and aptness, e.g. His eloquence was of that nature that it required for its full effect the highest themes and the most dramatic situations.

2) the quality of being persuasive or moving, e.g. His eloquence attracted a large congregation.

eloquent, adj 1) (of speech, writing, etc.) characterized by fluency and persuasiveness, e.g. Jane is naturally eloquent.

2) visibly or vividly expressive, as of an emotion, e.g. an eloquent yawn.

2. delegate, n 1) a person chosen or elected to act for or represent another or others, esp at a conference or meeting, e.g. For both parties, there are two types of delegates, pledged and unpledged.

2) a representative of a territory in the US House of Representatives, e.g. Each U.S. territory can elect a delegate to the House of Representatives.

delegate, vt 1) to give or commit (duties, powers, etc.) to another as agent or representative; depute, e.g. There are many methods of delegating these powers to the citizens at large.

2) to send, authorize, or elect (a person) as agent or representative, e.g. The housemaster delegated this complicated task to his subordinates.

to delegate authority to entrust someone else to do parts of your job;

to delegate duties functions rights to give or commit one's duties, functions etc. to another as agent or representative;

to delegate the job to an assistant to entrust an assistant to do your job;

delegation, n 1) a person or group chosen to represent another or others, e.g. I have been designated to be part of the official delegation to Egypt to help boost the morale of our players.

2) the act of delegating or state of being delegated, e.g. The first rule of management is delegation. Don't try and do everything yourself because you can't. 3) politics all the members of Congress from one state.

3. efficiency, n (pl -cies) the quality or state of being efficient; competence; effectiveness, e.g. There can be economy only where there is efficiency.

efficient, adj 1) being effective without wasting time or effort or expense, e.g. Efficient engines save gas.

2) able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively.

Syn: effective, e.g. effective personnel, an efficient secretary, the efficient cause of the revolution.

5. envy, n 1) a feeling of grudging or somewhat admiring discontent aroused by the possessions, achievements, or qualities of another, e.g. It would be wonderful to enjoy success without seeing envy in the eyes of those around you.

2) the desire to have for oneself something possessed by another; covetousness, e.g. Pride, envy, avarice - these are the sparks that have set on fire the hearts of all men.

3) an object of envy, e.g. Her new Porsche is my envy.

envy, v to be envious of (a person or thing), e.g. Do not overrate what you have received, nor envy others.

green with envy – If you are green with envy, you are very jealous.

better be envied than pitied – it is preferable to have possessions or attributes that arouse envy in others than to be pitied for having little or nothing, e.g. Her friend responded sympathetically, ‘My dear, I’d much rather be envied than pitied.’

envious, adj feeling, showing, or resulting from envy, e.g. Man is by nature competitive, combative, ambitious, jealous, envious, and vengeful.

enviable, adj exciting envy; fortunate or privileged, e.g. I hope I shall possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an honest man.

Nota Bene: What is the difference between envious and jealous?

to envy means "to bear a grudge toward someone due to coveting what that person has or enjoys." In a milder sense, it means "the longing for something someone else has without any ill will intended toward that person." e.g. I envy her possessions or situation. Easy way to remember: Envy is the emotion when you want a possession someone else has.

Syn.: begrudge, covet

jealous means "apprehensive or vengeful out of fear of being replaced by someone else." It can also mean "watchful," "anxiously suspicious," "zealous," or "expecting complete devotion." The last is normally applied to God, e.g. I am jealous that you like her over me. Easy way to remember: Jealousy is the emotion when you fear you may be replaced in the affection of someone you love or desire.

5. contrite adj 1) full of guilt or regret; remorseful, e.g. I am immensely contrite. And I'm sorry for the damage I've done.

2) arising from a sense of shame or guilt as in contrite promises.

3) theology remorseful for past sin and resolved to avoid future sin, e.g. You have to be a little contrite to get redemption.

contritely with contrition, e.g. “I won’t do it again,” Dean says contritely. “Can I have another chance?”

contrition, n (for) 1) deeply felt remorse; penitence, e.g. Contrition is sincere sorrow for what you have done wrong.

2) detestation of past sins and a resolve to make amends, e.g. Contrition may sometimes be made perfect by charity.

6. instance, n 1) a case or particular example, e.g. You can learn many things from children. How much patience you have, for instance.

2) a specified stage in proceedings; step (in the phrases in the first, second, etc., instance), e.g. I applied to the local post office in the first instance, and then to the Secretary at the General Post Office.

3) an occurrence of something, e.g. Another instance occurred yesterday.

4) urgent request or demand (esp in the phrase at the instance of), e.g. He applied for the assistantship at the instance of his professor.

7. reminisce v indulge in enjoyable recollection of past events: They reminisced about their summers abroad.

reminiscent, adj 1) (of) stimulating memories (of) or comparisons (with), e.g. a style reminiscent of Hemingway's.

2) characterized by reminiscence, e.g. an evening reminiscent of happier times.

3) (of a person) given to reminiscing, e.g. a reminiscent old sailor.

reminiscence, n 1) the act of recalling or narrating past experiences, e.g. Each annual phenomena is reminiscence and prompting.

2) (often plural) some past experience, event, etc., that is recalled or narrated; anecdote, e.g. reminiscences of an American soldier.

3) an event, phenomenon, or experience that reminds one of something else, e.g. The journey will afford a most pleasing reminiscence in later years.

Syn: recollection, remembrance

8. oblige, n 1) (often passive) to bind or constrain (smb to do something) by legal, moral, or physical means, e.g. Tim’s help when I was a student obliged me to help his sister this time. 2) (usually passive) to make indebted or grateful (to smb) by doing a favour or service, e.g. Mr. Weems will oblige us with a song.

obliged - under a moral obligation to do something, duty-bound, e.g. I am very obliged to you for all your help.

obligated - caused by law or conscience to follow a certain course, e.g. I was obligated to pay off the student loan.

Nota Bene: What is the difference between obliged and obligated?

to feel obligated has a connotation of being morally required to do something you don't want to do.

to feel obliged has a connotation of being morally required to do something you DO want to do.

E.g. "Much obliged!" is like, "My pleasure!" Also: both "obliged" and "obligated" mean "being constrained legally or morally". When the constraint is applied by physical force or circumstances, "obliged" is used. "Obligated" is also used to being "indebted for a service or favour".