3. Nouns:

(1)

pursuit coherence intensity standpoint

evidence limitations faculty potentialities

infatuation premise mastery assumptions

1. Let’s start from the basic (idea, on which reasoning is based) that we all have certain rights.

2. Lots of people are traveling around the country in (the action of trying to find smth) of work.

3. His arguments lack (logic and consistency).

4. The theory is based on a series of false (ideas that are thought to be true, but are not proved).

5. From a technical (way of looking at things), this is a great advantage.

6. I know my (lacks of ability).

7. The (qualities that exist, but have not been developed) of the average person are not fully used.

8. I didn’t realize the (strength) of people’s feelings on the issue.

9. It’s not love; it’s only a passing (foolish passion).

10. There is now fresh scientific (supporting data) for this theory.

11. He has shown complete (great knowledge and skill) in handling difficult situations.

12. She has a great (ability) for learning languages.

(2)

intermediary thrill domesticity coyness

commodities bargain asset consummation

carpentry engineering luxury confusion

1. They conducted all their business through an (a person who acts as a link).

2. He gets a (feeling of being excited) from rock-climbing.

3. I hate people purposefully demonstrating scenes of cosy (family life)

4. Her (shyness and modesty) is a put up job.

5. Trading in (products that are bought and sold) was brisk.

6. I’ve done what I promised and I expect you to keep your side of the (deal).

7. The President’s greatest (valuable quality) is his reputation for honesty.

8. Marriage is a (moment of completing, making perfect) of one’s life.

9. This is the finest piece of (art of making or repairing wooden objects or structures).

10. The new bridge is the triumph of (practical application of scientific knowledge in the design building and control of things).

11. We can’t afford many (expensive and enjoyable, but not essential things).

12. There have been some (mistaking of one thing for another) of names.

Section 3

Reading

3.1. Reading comprehension

1. Skim the text (read quickly without attention to detail). In the first 4 paragraphs the main points are underlined. Select what you think are the main points in paragraphs 5-10.

2. Read paragraphs 2, 4, 6, 8 more carefully and decide which of the following statements are true and which are false.

1. People think that love is not important.

2. Hardly anyone believes that there is a lot to be learnt about love.

3. To find the right object to love is not an easy job.

4. In the Victorian age marriage was concluded on the basis of certain social considerations.

5. In the United States people treat love as an object of exchange relationship.

6. There is no type of love, which could be classified as lasting.

7. Living can’t be compared to art, while love can.

8. Love can only profit the soul.

9. The new concept of freedom in love must have greatly weakened the importance of the object as against of the function.

10. People rarely take the intensity of the infatuation for proof of the intensity of their love.