IX. Make up situations based on the story "The Boy Next Door" using the following word combinations and structural patterns:

to catch (get) a glimpse of smb; to be accustomed to; used to; to grope for words; to be sure of oneself; to turn up one's nose at smth; to make sure; to turn over a new leaf; to turn up; not to turn a hair; to be hurt to find; for sure; to feel rather hurt; without doing smth; there's not a ...; must have done; now that

X. Read the following sentences and suggest Russian equivalents for the parts in bold type:

1. Since the scene in the wood Мог had made no attempt to meet Rain. He had caught not even a glimpse of her in the intervening days. 2. We were just in time to catch a glimpse of the tall, black-bearded figure as he tiptoed down the passage. 3. Captain Dartle was accustomed to having his way at all costs. 4. Jane not only grew accustomed to her changed appearance, but found she liked it. 5. Accustomed as Evvy was to think the best of everybody, it had

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not escaped his attention that the newcomer had been rude to the headmaster. 6. He noticed that the volume contained no more than ninety pages. That was all to the good. He shared Edgar Poe's opinion that poems should be short. 7. I saw that he was amused about some joke shared in secret between them. 8. I dined at the station restaurant by myself. It was crowded and I shared a small table with a man whose appearance amused me... We soon got into conversation. 9. His manner as he shook hands was guarded. Only a keen observer could have detected that he was stirred to the depths. 10. It was a lovely scene. It took his breath away. 11. It was necessary to send round people to give orders and make sure that they were carried out. 12. When she saw me she looked cautiously up and down the street to make sure I was alone. 13. Do you remember that time you were in Rome and I turned up just as you were dressing for a party? You were distinctly annoyed with me. 14. He wished he could have his daughter with him and make sure that she wasn't unhappy. 15. He sounded on the whole pleased to see her, although perhaps a trifle put out that she should have turned up just at that moment. 16. We'll turn up at about seven-thirty and you can take us to the movies afterwards. 17. "I was a fool not to stay out East. At least I could live cheaply out there, while looking around for something to do. Nothing is turning up here in London." 18. I was simply disgusted with the girl. Poirot, however, didn't turn a hair. He just bowed and said pleasantly, "Good morning, Miss ..." 19. "If I didn't express myself clearly it was because I did not wish to hurt her feelings, or yours." 20. Philip had already discovered that everyone in the studio disliked her; it was no wonder, for she seemed to go out of her way to hurt people. 21. Raymond sat up in his chair and flung away his cigarette with an impulsive gesture. 22. The door next to them opened and their thin pale manservant stepped out. Inside Poirot caught a glimpse of Mr. Rachett sitting up in bed. 23. He began to mount the stairs. When he got to the door of the flat he took a deep breath and rang the bell. 24. He intended to take an opportunity this afternoon of speaking to Irene. A word in time saved nine; and now that she was going to live in the country there was a chance for her to turn over a new leaf! 25. Tom and Caroline gave their words that they would be back by midnight. And now their mother and father were sitting up for them. 26. On we went over the bridge; and it was then that I caught my first glimpse of the Abbey. I caught my breath, for it was beautiful. The first thing that struck me was its size.

Read the poem carefully several times. Can you connect the message of the sonnet in any way with the story called "The Snob"

SONNET XCI

By W. Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Some glory in their birth, some in their skill Some in their wealth, some in their bodies' force, Some in their garments, though new-fangled ill,

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Some in their hawks and hounds, some in their horse; And every humour hath his adjunct pleasure, Wherein it finds a joy above the rest: But these particulars are not my measure; All these I better in one general best. Thy love is better than high birth to me, Richer than wealth, prouder than garments' cost, Of more delight than hawks or horses be; And having thee, of all men's pride I boast. Wretched in this alone, that thou mayst take All this away and me most wretched make.*

Note: Pay attention to the following forms: hath - has; thy - your; be - are; thee - you (Obj Case); thou - you (Nom Case); mayst - may.

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REVISION (UNITS SEVEN-NINE)