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I. Translate into Russian

1. “What did you make of Miss Carter?” said Nan. “Not much,” said Mor. “I found her a bit intimidating. Rather solemn.” (I. Murdoch)

2. “I have things to say to you,” said Bledyard. “I have no time to listen to you,” said Mor. However, he was rather curious about what Bledyard was up to. (I. Murdoch)

3. Crowley told fantastic stories of his experience but it was hard to say whether he was telling the truth or merely pulling your leg. (w.S. Maugham)

4. “Weren’t you following me?” Fabermacher asked. “Didn’t it make sense to you?” (M. Wilson)

5. The more work that’s done on it, the more sense it makes. (M.Wilson)

6. Herbert didn’t pay, and that is how my friend Ned Preston came to know him and I heard the story. “What’d you make of it?” asked Ned as he finished. (W.S. Maugham)

7. He had heard George’s soubriquet “The Buccaneer,” but he could make nothing of that – the young man was an architect. (J. Galsworthy)

8. One or another kept dropping in with bits of gossip. (D. Cusack)

9. Some people would think it was the last straw to have to live in this rambling draughty place. (A. Christie)

10. “You may. You’re having fun, but it’s bound to be serious for other people.” He turned on her at once.

11. There was time, you know, when I wanted a divorce, but if you could bring yourself to let bygones be bygones, I think we might work out something. (M. Wilson)

12. They were all in now. (A. Cronin)

13. He was in great demand. Consequently he gave himself airs. (F. Morris)

14. I’d pack the train up and put a label inside. He’d be pleased as Punch with that! (Gr. Greene)

15. If he were down in the mouth, one could feel sorry for him, but he looks as pleased as Punch with himself.

II. Paraphrase the following sentences using the idioms studied

1. A curious painting! How do you understand it?

2. I’ve been thinking of giving up my studies. – You can’t be telling me the truth!

3. By the look on her face I understood that she had something at the back of her mind.

4. What were you doing with yourself all this summer?

5. You’re forever telling me to keep my mouth shut when she scolds me. Why do you insist that I take things lying down?

6. He is sitting for an exam and has been cramming from early morning. He’ll be very tired by evening.

7. He has plenty of ability but his family has prevented him from making good progress. I’ll just go to his place to find out.

8. Whenever you happen to be in Moscow be sure to visit me.

9. The long and the short of it is just to forget what happened.

10. After a day in the garden I felt terribly exhausted.

11.I was very pleased when I got my “excellent” in English.

12. I really don’t like her much – she believes she’s better than we are.

13. On our way back from Moscow let’s call on Jim, if we have a chance.

14. I don’t like being treated in such a way.

15. The thing you’ve done is a very serious one. I’m not going to bear your behaviour any more.

16. Don’t shout at me! You don’t have the right to do it.