- •Exercises
- •1/ Translate the words below into Russian and write sentences with them:
- •2/ Give English equivalent:
- •3/ Fill in the gaps. Use words below: Gaunt consternation indulge appall strive temptation longing restless
- •4/ Discuss the questions below:
- •5/ Translate into English:
- •6/ Make up a dialogue between:
- •7/ Writing an essay.
- •The gift of the magi o. Henry
- •Exercises
- •1/ Find words with the meanings below in the text:
- •2/ Find English equivalents for the expressions below (in the text):
- •3/ Translate the following sentences:
- •4/ Fill in the gaps using words from the box. Pay attention to grammar:
- •5/ Questions for discussion.
- •6/ Translate the sentences below into English. Use new vocabulary for the words in italics:
- •7/ Write an essay (at least 250 words) on the topic below:
- •The enchanted bluff Willa Cather
- •Exercises
- •1/ Find words with the following meanings:
- •2/ Find English equivalents to the words and expressions below in the text:
- •3/ Fill in the gaps with the appropriate word from the previous exercises:
- •4/ Replace the underlined words with new vocabulary:
- •5/ Translate into English using new vocabulary for words in italics:
- •6/ Questions for discussion:
- •7/ Internet research.
- •The open window Saki
- •Exercises
- •1/ Find the following words and word combinations in the text, translate them into Russian and make your own sentences with them.
- •2/ Give the English equivalents for the following words and word combinations (from the text).
- •3/ Translate the following sentences into English using your active vocabulary (words and word combinations from this story).
- •4/ Make up a dialogue between Framton Nuttel and his sister before he left for that rural retreat. Remember to use the given words and word combinations.
- •5/ Answer the following questions.
- •The storm Kate Chopin
- •Exercises
- •1/ Find the following words in the text, translate them into Russian and make your own sentences with them.
- •2/ Find words with the following meanings in the text:
- •3/ Fill in the gaps with the words from exercise 2. Pay attention to grammar.
- •4/ Give the English for the expressions and words below:
- •5/ Translate the sentences below into English. Use new vocabulary to translate words and expressions in italics:
- •6/ Questions for discussion:
- •7/ Internet research
- •The invisible japanese gentlemen Graham Greene
- •Exercises
- •1/ Find the following words and word combinations in the text, translate them into Russian and make your own sentences with them.
- •2/ Give the English for the following words and word combinations (from the text).
- •3/ Translate the following sentences into English using your active vocabulary (words and word combinations from this and the previous story).
- •5/ Make up a dialogue between the girl and her publisher, Mr. Dwight, discussing her first book and her future plans. Remember to use the given words and word combinations.
- •6/ Retell the story using the given words and word combinations as if you were:
- •7/ Answer the following questions.
- •8/ Read the definitions of some stylistic devices Graham Greene used in his short story and find examples in the text.
- •Exercises
- •1/ Find the following words and word combinations in the text, translate them into Russian and make your own sentences with them.
- •2/ Match the words below with their meanings: pity; haunt; corpse; foresight; chuckle; supposition; refrain; muffled; vex; dismember; hastily; shriek; fatigue; groan; rave; distract.
- •3/ Fill in the gaps in the following sentences with the words from exercise 2. Pay attention to grammar:
- •4/ Give the English for the following words and word combinations (from the text).
- •5/ Translate into English using your active vocabulary for the words in italics:
- •6/ Questions for discussion:
- •7/ Make up a dialogue between:
- •8/ Write an essay using your active vocabulary. Use at least 250 words: to build a fire Jack London
- •Exercises
- •1/ Find the following words and word combinations in the text, translate them into Russian and make your own sentences with them.
- •2/ Find words with the following meanings in the text:
- •3/ Fill in the gaps using words from the exercises above:
- •4/ Give the English for the following words and word combinations (from the text).
- •5/ Translate the sentences below into English. Use your active vocabulary for the words in italics:
- •6/ Give literary translation of the following sentences:
- •7/ Retell the text as if you are the man, I.E. In first-person narrative.
- •8/ Questions for discussion:
- •9/ Make up a dialogue choosing one of the situations below:
- •To build a fire Jack London
- •II part
- •Exercises
- •1/ Find the following words and word combinations in the text, translate them into Russian and make your own sentences with them.
- •2/ Find words with the following meanings in the text:
- •3/ Translate the sentences into Russian:
- •4/ Fill in the gaps using the words below: poignant; excruciating (2); despair; lay down the law; consciousness; halt
- •5/ Translate the sentences below into English. Use your active vocabulary for the words in italics:
- •6/ Retell the text.
- •7/ Questions for discussion:
- •8/ Internet research
- •Grief Anton Chekhov
- •Exercises
- •1/ Find the following words and word combinations in the text, translate them into Russian and make your own sentences with them.
- •2/ Find words with the following meanings in the text:
- •3/ Translate the sentences into English. Use your active vocabulary for words in italics:
- •4/ Questions for discussion:
- •5/ Act out a dialogue between two people gossiping about the terrifying incident happened in g. Petrov’s family.
4/ Replace the underlined words with new vocabulary:
1. We found a nice flat spot for a picnic under some pine trees;
2. The beauty of the bay was spoilt by tall concrete hotels;
3. His decision to leave international football has shocked everyone;
4. You have been wearing this pair of short for at least 5 years, it’s high time to get rid of them, and they look so shabby;
5. I’m pleased that you asked me to speak at the convention;
6. As she read her book, she giggled softly;
7. She was speechless and with a strange expression on his face;
8. Archaeologists think that people first reached the islands over 1,000 years ago;
9. After a short time he met an old lady who asked him where he was going;
10. They all took their clothes off and ran into the water.
5/ Translate into English using new vocabulary for words in italics:
1. Многие ученые во всем мире размышляют над причинами и последствиями угрозы глобального потепления, которое может привести к тому, что некоторые животные и растения станут вымершими, что повлияет и на жизнь человечеств;.
2. Мальчик, которого она увидела в дверях, выглядел очень грязным и неряшливым, его одежда была изорвана. Не теряя ни минуты, она его раздела и повела в ванную, чтобы привести его в порядок;
3. Он выглядел очень задумчивым, глядя на звезды, которые потихоньку угасали с приходом нового дня;
4. Этот огромный дуб кажется заколдованным. Раз в год, весной сюда прилетает журавль и садится на его верхушку, внимательно рассматривая поля, простираемые до горизонта;
5. Ему было очень приятно, что его усадили за самое почетное место за столом, от чего его пухленькое личико покраснело, а карие глаза засеяли;
6. Он испортил весь наш отдых своими неуместными шутками и замечаниями, и она сейчас выглядит такой несчастной. Нужно что-нибудь придумать, чтобы ее подбодрить, иначе она расплачется;
7. По новостям объявили, что он решил уйти из команды, т.к. футбол больше не приносит ему удовольствия, но это чистый блеф, потому что, я видел его вчера, играющем на футбольном поле;
8. Она тихо подползла к нему командиру и прошептала что-то, и он сразу же отдал приказ об отступлении;
9. Он пожертвовал своей жизнью, защищая родной город от жестоких, варварских врагов, напавших неожиданно ночью;
10. Бастующий заявил, что будет голодать до смерти, если правительство страны не выполнит свое обещание, данное народу – повысить заработную плату и создать достойные условия труда.
6/ Questions for discussion:
1. Who are the characters of the given story? What can you say about their childhood?
2. What did the boys dream about and why?
3. What happened to the characters when they grew up?
4. What is the message of the text? What is the meaning of the word BLUFF in the title of the story?
5. Is it good in your opinion when people dream? May dreaming have drawbacks?
6. Do children and adults have different dreams? If yes, explain why you think so?
7. What is necessary to do in order to make your dreams come true?
8. What is your dream? What do you do to make it come true?