- •Unit one
- •Commentary Notes
- •1. Beautiful, wonderful, watchful
- •2. At Columbia
- •3. On the East Side
- •Structural patterns
- •Vocabulary
- •N ow {that)
- •I. Translate the following phrases and sentences from the text:
- •II. Give the principal forms of the following verbs:
- •III. Find in the text English equivalents for the following Russian phrases and sentences. Use them in situations based on the text:
- •IV. Answer the following questions:
- •VI. Talk about:
- •VII. Make up a character sketch of Erik Gorin as you see him.
- •VIII. Suggest a title for the text and give reasons for your choice.
- •Exercises
- •XI. Translate the following sentences using the structural patterns:
- •XIII. Give English equivalents for the following short sentences (see Vocabulary and Ex.III):
- •XIV. Suggest Russian equivalents for the word combinations in bold type and explain the use of the synonyms in the following sentences:
- •XV. Read the following sentences paying careful attention to the words and word combinations in bold type. Suggest their Russian equivalents:
- •XVI. Translate the following situations paying careful attention to the words and word combinations in bold type:
- •XVII. Read the text and retell it following the points in the outline given below. Make a list of the words and word combinations in the text which you could use to develop each point:
- •Outline
- •XVIII. Make up situations based on the episode from the autobiography of Charlie Chaplin using the following word combinations and structural patterns:
- •Revision (Unit One)
- •Additional material
- •Vocabulary Extension
- •Outline
Exercises
I. Translate the following phrases and sentences from the text:
He sat up straight as though prepared for any onslaught.
He saw the bright watchful face and the eager intelligence it held.
You'll be teaching freshmen physics lab while you take your own courses towards your doctorate.
You'll probably find the first year rather confusing and hard work between the two schedules.
Mrs.Fox and I hold an open house for all the members of the staff.
Erik was silent for the time of two long breaths.
His dark gaze never moved from Fox's face.
...and the words came tumbling out faster and faster to ease the pressure in his throat.
I couldn't see myself sponging on him.
Erik put out the cigarette as if he had just become aware of the extent of his rambling.
II. Give the principal forms of the following verbs:
to wear; to rise; to shake; to hold; to set; to break; to mean; to grow; to drive; to quit; to win; to sit; to fail; to sell.
III. Find in the text English equivalents for the following Russian phrases and sentences. Use them in situations based on the text:
он говорил спокойным, ровным голосом; он откашлялся, прежде чем ответить; мы приняли на работу только одного ассистента; у вас будут все возможности оправдать ваши рекомендации; со временем все наладится; оставьте ваш адрес у секретаря; разговориться; вы были в отпуске.
IV. Answer the following questions:
1 • What did Erik Gorin look like?
Why did he come to see Professor Fox?
Why did Erik have to clear his throat before answering Professor Fox's question?
What impression did Gorin make on Professor Fox? What was the Professor's attitude toward Erik Gorin?
What did Erik learn from Professor Fox about his future work and studies?
Why did Professor Fox ask Gorin to leave his address with the secretary?
Why did Erik tell Professor Fox about his summer?
Why did Erik stay with the Hollingworths for only two weeks?
Why did Erik feel scared after his talk with the fellow who gave him a lift to Cleveland?
Why did Erik quit the job at the gas station?
What helped Erik to overcome all his difficulties that summer?
What were Gorin's feelings while he spoke to Professor Fox?
What is your impression of Erik Gorin?
V. Find evidence in the text to support the following statements:
Erik was happy to get the appointment at Columbia.
Erik had a difficult time during the summer months.
Erik felt scared in Professor Fox's presence, but he wanted to make a good impression on him.
Professor Fox liked the new assistant and tried to put him at ease.
Professor Fox was not uninterested in Erik's story.
VI. Talk about:
Erik's summer experience;
Erik's interview with Professor Fox;
Professor Fox's first impression of Erik Gorin.
VII. Make up a character sketch of Erik Gorin as you see him.
VIII. Suggest a title for the text and give reasons for your choice.
IX. Group the following adjectives according to the meaning of their suffix and translate them into Russian. Derive antonymous adjectives wherever possible using the suffix -less:
useful (tool); risky (business); hopeful (student); forgetful (pupil); sunny (day); shaky (table); fearful (accident); careful (work); lucky (day); thankful (children); faulty (plan); cheerful (smile); brainy (boy); thoughtful (friend).
X. Find noun-building suffixes in the text and use them to derive nouns from the following verbs and adjectives:
to enter; dark; to recommend; to prepare; intelligent; to hesitate; to expect; to invite; to warm; gently; to appoint; to visit; to drive; to assist; to serve; to move; to own; to encourage; to advise; responsible; sincere; to amaze; bright; to impress.