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I. Translate into Russian

1. “Were you going with these women while you were taking me out?” “Sure,” he said, glad to hurt her. “Can't she put two and two together?” he thought. (A. Sillitoe)

2. Her father’s face was impassive, as was natural, for he didn’t know the young man from Adam. (j. Galsworthy)

3. There was something jolly and careless about her, she was quick in the uptake, chatty. (W.S. Maugham)

4. … and it’s ten to one he’ll be up to his neck in conspiracy before he’s been in Tashkent a week. (R. Fox)

5. It was useless arguing with Jan when she looked like that. You couldn’t talk sense to her. (D. Cusack)

6. And yet, men who gave way to their appetites for novelty…new risks, these suffered, no doubt. (J. Galsworthy)

7. “I can take it then that you’ll see this young man comes back to school tomorrow?” “I’ll certainly put it to him,” said Shurin, a little taken aback by the direct attack. (R. Fox)

8. Tears were running down Evan’s cheek, his entire body was shaking with his effort not to give way. (A. Cronin)

9. He saw very well what was passing in their minds, a newcomer making himself a nuisance. (J. Galsworthy)

10. But a lot of luggage is such a nuisance. (B. Shaw)

11. He waited to let the importance of this bit sink in. (S. Heym)

12. It just shows that if you bring somebody right they’ll be a credit to you. (W.S. Maugham)

13. … it’s the more to his credit that he behaved well. (H. James)

II. Paraphrase the following sentences using the idioms studied

1. There’s no point in talking me into introducing you to him. I don’t know him at all.

2. I’m almost certain he won’t in the least be put about for he takes everything in his stride; lucky fellow, that.

3. Of course nothing definite has been said , but by piecing together the scraps of conversation I’ve heard I’m sure our exams will not begin before the 25th of April.

4. It’s the only time I heard him say something reasonable.

5. She has a good had on her shoulders, she quickly grasps things.

6. When young Jolyon was asked by his father to identify the body of Bosinney he was very much surprised.

7. Christine knows that she must not lose control of herself.

8. The dog was causing everybody so much trouble we had to get rid of him.

9. He spoke slowly and emphatically he wanted his words to go deep down into the minds of all those present.

10. Consistently pursuing the policy of peace is to the honour of our country.

11. Peter is always ready to lend a hand. He deserves to be praised.

12. He is the pride of our family.

III. Answer the following questions using the idioms studied

1. Were you surprised when Mary suddenly turned up at your place?

2. Why did you decide to get rid of your cat?

3. Are you really sure that she will enter the University?

4. Haven’t I explained it to you quite clearly?

5. Do you know him well enough?

6. Why does she write spelling tests and dictations so slowly?

7. Didn`t you really like her behaviour yesterday? What was the reason?

8. Is he really such an indispensable man?

9. Why don’t you want to listen to me?

10. I wonder why you turned on her in such a way the day before yesterday.