Chapter five – kayaks and forgotten dreams
1. Find the words and phrases in the text and read these sentences. Give their Russian equivalents.
to kayak
to sneak out of the window
to unfold
sloppy licks
rusty hooks
a dock
a hank
humid air
toolshed (tool shed)
whetstone
splitting and stacking logs
to break a sweat
a toll
a pang
to release from shackles
2. Make up 5 sentences in Russian using new words from ex.1. Read them for the rest of your group to translate.
Write a Summary of Chapter 5. Present it orally in class.
Make up a story based upon one of the following statement from the book:
“You can't live your life for other people. You've got to do what's right for you, even if it hurts some people you love.”
“We fell in love, despite our differences, and once we did, something rare and beautiful was created. For me, love like that has only happened once, and that's why every minute we spent together has been seared in my memory. I'll never forget a single moment of it.”
“My daddy said, that the first time you fall in love, it changes you forever and no matter how hard you try, that feeling just never goes away.”
“a person can get used to anything if given enough time”
“I'll be anything you want, just tell me what you want and I'll be that.”
“It is life, I think, to watch the water. A man can learn so many things.”
“We're not the same people we were then. We've changed, we've grown.”
5. Think over several problem questions based on the part you have read. Discuss them in class. Chapter six – swans and storm
1. Find the words and phrases in the text and read these sentences. Give their Russian equivalents.
to turn up the drive
to pat
radiance in one’s eyes
to chuckle lightly
before responding
jetty
tossing
to sear
to descend
an osprey
a paddle (to paddle)
ripple
onwards
to exude
to propel
honking and chirping
blizzard
clung
downpour
lingering slowly
to pinpoint
dripping
2. Give the explanation of the following words and word combinations in English:
tucking in the shin
to get out the tangles
a clasp
hairpins
squatting
to coax
a log
a doorjamb
shyly
to stack
the snapping of lop
flickering flames
hazy eyes
eyelids
to linger
a whimper rose
aglow
to undo
freeing the sleeves
exertion
to frown
a lump in the throat
radiant
3. Make up a dialogue using as many new words from ex. 1, 2 as possible on any topic you like. Act the dialogue in class.
Write a Gist of Chapter 6. Present it orally in class.
Prepare 5 content-questions to the members of the group.
Retell the episode represented in this picture:
6. Think over several problem questions based on the part you have read. Discuss them in a dialogue form with the partner.