- •The Moon and Sixpence by w. Somerset Maugham
- •Contents Содержание
- •Предисловие
- •W.S. Maugham – an Outstanding Writer and Modern Classic
- •1. Study the following words and word combinations, explain their meaning in English, give the context in which they are used:
- •2. Say whether the following statements are true or false:
- •3. Fill in prepositions:
- •4. Discussion.
- •5. Enact a conversation between:
- •Unit II
- •1. Study the following words and word combinations, explain their meaning in English, give the context in which they are used:
- •2. Say whether the following statements are true or false:
- •3. Fill in prepositions:
- •4. Discussion.
- •5. Enact a conversation between:
- •Unit III
- •1. Study the following words and word combinations, explain their meaning in English, give the context in which they are used:
- •2. Say whether the following statements are true or false:
- •3. Fill in prepositions:
- •4. Discussion.
- •5. Enact a conversation between:
- •Unit IV
- •1. Study the following words and word combinations, explain their meaning in English, give the context in which they are used:
- •2. Say whether the following statements are true or false:
- •3. Fill in prepositions:
- •4. Discussion.
- •5. Enact a conversation between:
- •1. Study the following words and word combinations, explain their meaning in English, give the context in which they are used:
- •2. Say whether the following statements are true or false:
- •3. Fill in prepositions:
- •4. Discussion.
- •5. Comment on the paragraph where Strickland and the narrator speak about fame
- •Unit VI
- •1. Study the following words and word combinations, explain their meaning in English, give the context in which they are used:
- •2. Say whether the following statements are true or false:
- •3. Fill in prepositions:
- •4. Discussion.
- •5. Enact a conversation between:
- •Unit VII
- •1. Study the following words and word combinations, explain their meaning in English, give the context in which they are used:
- •2. Say whether the following statements are true or false:
- •3. Fill in prepositions:
- •4. Discussion.
- •5. Enact a conversation between:
- •Unit VIII
- •1. Study the following words and word combinations, explain their meaning in English, give the context in which they are used:
- •2. Say whether the following statements are true or false:
- •3. Fill in prepositions:
- •4. Discussion.
- •5. Enact a conversation between:
- •Unit IX
- •1. Study the following words and word combinations, explain their meaning in English, give the context in which they are used:
- •2. Say whether the following statements are true or false:
- •3. Fill in prepositions:
- •4. Discussion.
- •5. Comment on the paragraph in which the author says that a man’s work reveals him (chapter xlii); that each of us is alone in the world (Chapter xlii).
- •6. Enact a conversation between the narrator and Strickland about Blanche Stroeve’s death. Unit X
- •1. Study the following words and word combinations, explain their meaning in English, give the context in which they are used:
- •2. Say whether the following statements are true or false:
- •3. Fill in prepositions:
- •4. Discussion. Give the précis of the part. Answer the questions and motivate your answer:
- •5. Describe the nature of Tahiti.
- •Unit XI
- •Study the following words and word combinations, explain their meaning in English, give the context in which they are used:
- •Say whether the following statements are true or false:
- •Fill in prepositions:
- •Discussion.
- •Comment on the paragraph in which the author expresses an idea that some men are born out of their due place. (Chapter l).
- •Unit XII
- •Study the following words and word combinations, explain their meaning in English, give the context in which they are used:
- •2. Say whether the following statements are true or false:
- •Fill in prepositions:
- •Discussion.
- •Comment on the paragraphs in which:
- •Suggested Topics for Discussion
- •Plan for Discussion on the Text
- •Glossary of Terms
- •Основная литература:
- •Рекомендованная литература:
3. Fill in prepositions:
I never … a moment discerned that there was in Charles Strickland anything .... …. the ordinary.
The rise ... his reputation is one ... the most romantic incidents … the history … art.
… his disinterested passion … art, he had a real desire to call the attention … the wise to a talent which was … the highest degree original.
The successful books are but the successes … a season.
I was led … to Mrs. Strickland, and … ten minutes we talked together.
She accepted the rules … which they played the game … life as valid … them, but never … a moment thought … regulating her own conduct … accordance with them.
4. Discussion.
Give the précis of the part. Answer the questions and motivate your answer:
Why were Charles Strickland’s faults accepted as the necessary complement to his merits?
What did the most insignificant of Strickland’s works suggest?
Why did Mr. Strickland make enemies rather than friends?
What advantage does the artist have over the rest of the world?
How did Rose Waterford look upon life?
What was Mrs. Strickland’s attitude to writers? Why did she ask them to luncheons?
Was Charles Strickland interested in literature or the arts?
5. Enact a conversation between:
Narrator and Rose Waterford.
Unit II
Chapters V-VIII
1. Study the following words and word combinations, explain their meaning in English, give the context in which they are used:
to take a fancy to one another
a blistering tongue
to come at one’s own risk
to be uncommonly grateful
to make a position in the world
idiosyncrasy
to excite the attention of the curious
to reflect on
to flash a smile on smb.
to escape one’s memory
to keep the affair quiet
to be overwhelmed with embarrassment
to be taken aback
to drink dish of tea with smb
2. Say whether the following statements are true or false:
Mrs. Strickland had the gift of sympathy.
Mrs. Strickland was a poor housekeeper.
Mr. Strickland was a worthy member of society, a good father and husband.
The Stricklands were an average family in the middle class.
Mrs. Strickland realized that the old life was gone and done with, but she didn’t care.
The Stricklands had been married for 20 years.
Colonel MacAndrew never liked his brother-in-law.
3. Fill in prepositions:
There are … bosoms … which so many tears have been shed that I cannot bedew them … mine.
They met … indifference, and would part … relief.
He gave you somewhat the idea … a coachman dressed … … the occasion.
I pictured their lives, troubled … no untoward adventure, honest, decent.
When I reflect … all that happened later, I ask myself if I was thick-witted not to see that there was … Charles Strickland … least something … … the common.
The blinds were partly drawn to darken the room, and Mrs. Strickland was sitting … her back … the light.
It is always distressing when outrageous morality does not possess the strength … arm … administer direct chastisement … the sinner.