1. Reading Comprehension

Read the article and say whether these statements are true of false. Give reasons.

T/F

…….. 1. Elihu behaves as if Alice Smith were his daughter.

…….. 2. Elihu is old enough to be Alice’s father.

…….. 3. Alice is terrified to see the old man beside her.

…….. 4. A three-bedroom apartment is a common thing in Kentucky.

…….. 5. Alice is not content with her new home.

…….. 6. Clay County in Kentucky ranks as one of the richest areas in the states.

…….. 7. Alice says she is happy with Elihu.

…….. 8. Elihu and Alice have no money to live on.

…….. 9. Elihu and Alice didn’t go on dates.

…….. 10. The couple had a special celebration of their wedding.

…….. 11. Many parents living on welfare don’t mind their daughters marrying young.

…….. 12. Elihu and Alice are equally romantically minded about their marriage.

b. Detailed comprehension

Read the article another time and answer the following questions.

1. How long have Elihu and Alice been married?

2. Does Alice think that Elihu is too old for her?

3. What does Alice think about her own home?

4. What is the standard of living in Kentucky?

5. Was Alice after Elihu’s money when she was getting married to him?

6. What do Elihu and Alice do for each other?

7. What kind of “romance” did Elihu and Alice have?

8. What is the parents’ attitude to early marriages in Kentucky?

9. Does Alice say that Elihu is beyond comparison when she comes to think of boys of her age?

10. What are the reasons why Elihu and Alice got married?

3. Making up a summary

Divide the article into 4 logical parts Write out key words for each part. Sum up the contents of each one in 2 – 3 sentences. Make up a summary of the article.

4. Reviewing the Article

Now, using the scheme of reviewing newspaper articles (App. 2), useful vocabulary and clichés (App. 1 – 2) and the summary you have just made up, review the article. Do not forget to give your opinion of the material.

Unit 11 sleeping beauty

1. Before Reading Tasks

a. Have you ever been unable to sleep? If so, what do you do to help you?

b. Do you read a book or have a drink when you go to bed?

c. Do you sleep with your window open or closed?

d. Do you prefer a hard or a soft bed?

e. Are you a «night owl» or an «early bird»?

f. How many hours a night do you try to sleep?

g. Words in Context

Choose the meaning of the underlined word or expression based on its use in the sentence.

1. You can slap on the most expensive make up …

a. strike with the open hand or with something flat b. lay forcefully c. place hastily or carelessly

2. You can spend a fortune on clothes.

a. a person’s destiny b. a great amount of wealth c. prosperity, success.

3. … if you don’t clock up the regulation eight hours’ shut eye…

a. achieve b. register c. count

4. It can throw your body out of sync.

a. bring your body machine to misbalance b. to ruin health c. to cause depression

5. Too little sleep will leave you snappy and listless.

a. without energy and vitality b. neat and elegant c. calm and self-confident

6. … to find out how much between-the-sheets time is right for you…

a. reading in bed b. sleep c. lying in bed awake

7. Jot down a brief note on how peppy or tired you feel.

a. write briefly b. make a detailed account c. to give an explanation

8. Allow yourself several months to adjust to it.

a. to adapt oneself to new circumstances b. to arrange c. to alter

9. We often feel a little drowsy around 2 – 3 pm.

a. feel sleepy b. feel weak c. feel frustrated

10. Don’t worry if you feel a little sluggish then.

a. not alert or lively b. annoyed c. curious

11. You should perk up by the evening.

a. regain vitality b. regain confidence c. regain courage.

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