Текст книги "Практический курс английского языка 3 курс"
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an hour or so, there it was again, large and black and ugly, with a big screen on which all the lessons were shown and the questions
were asked. That wasn't so bad. The part Margie hated most was the slot where she had to put homework and test papers. She always
had to write them out in a punch code they made her learn when she was six years old and the mechanical teacher calculated the
mark in no time.
The Inspector had smiled after he was finished and patted Margie's head. He said to her mother, "It's not the little girl's fault, Mrs.
Jones, I think the geography sector was geared a little too quick. Those things happen sometimes. I've slowed it up to an av erage ten
year level. Actually, the overall pattern of her progress is quite satisfactory." And he patted Margie's head again.
Margie was disappointed. She had been hoping they would take the teacher away altogether. They had once taken Tommy's
teacher away for nearly a month because the history sector had blanked out completely.
So she said to Tommy. "Why would anyone write about school?"
Tommy looked at her with very superior eyes. "Because it's not our kind of school, stupid. 5 This is the old kind of school that they
had hundreds and hundreds years ago." He added loftily, pronouncing the word carefully, «Centuries ago.»
Margie was hurt. "Well, I don't know what kind of school they had all that time ago." She read the book over his shoulder for a
while, then said, "Anyway, they had a teacher."
"Sure, they had a teacher, but it wasn't a regular teacher. It was a man."
"A man? How could a man be a teacher?"
"Well, he just told the boys and girls things and gave them homework and asked them questions."
"A man isn't smart enough."
"Sure 6 he is. My father knows as much as my teacher."
"He can't. A man can't know as much as a teacher."
"He knows almost as much, I betcha.7" Margie wasn't prepared to dispute that. She said. "I wouldn't want a strange man in my
house to teach me."
Tommy screamed with laughter. "You don't know much, Margie. The teachers didn't live in the house. They had a special building
and all the kids went there."
"And all the kids learned the same things?"
"Sure, if they were the same age."
"But my mother says a teacher has to be adjusted to fit the mind of each boy and girl it teaches and that each kid has to be taught
differently."
"Just the same they didn't do it that way then. If you don't like it, you don't have to read the book."
"I didn't say I didn't like it," Margie said quickly. She wanted to read-about those funny schools.
They weren't even hall-finished, when Margie's mother called, "Margie! School!"
Margie looked up. "Not yet, Mamma."
"Now!" said Mrs. Jones. "And it's probably time for Tommy, too." Margie said to Tommy, "Can I read the book some more with
you after school?" "Maybe," he said nonchalantly.
He walked away, whistling, the dusty old book tucked beneath his arm.
Margie went into the schoolroom. It was right next to her bedroom and the mechanical teacher was on and waiting for her. It was
always on at the same time every day, except Saturday and Sunday, because her mother said little girls learned better if they learned
at regular hours.
The screen lit up, and it said:
"Today's arithmetic lesson is on the addition of proper fractions. Please insert yesterday's homework in the proper slot."
Margie did so with a sigh. She was thinking about the old schools they had when her grandfather's grandfather was a little boy. All
the kids from the whole neighbourhood came laughing and shouting in the schoolyard, sitting together in schoolroom, going home
together at the end of the day. They learned the same things, so they could help one another on the homework and talk about it.
And the teachers were people ...
The mechanical teacher was flashing on the screen:
"When we add the fractions 1/2 and 1/4 8 – "Margie was thinking about how the kids must have loved it in the old days. She was
thinking about the fun they had.
EXPLANATORY NOTES
1. his grandfather: graphic means (italics, bold type, etc.) are very often used as expressive means of the language to enhance a
part of the utterance in order to convey in written form the emphatic intonation of the speaker.
2. gee (interj.): a very common mild euphemism based on the first syllable of the word «Jesus». Used to express surprise or the
like. (Russian: Вот так так! Вот это да! Здорово!)
3.1 guess (Am. colloq.): I think.
4. telebooks: authors of science fiction (SF) very often coin new words to describe advanced technology of the future. The term is
used by I.Asimov in the meaning "books shown on a TV screen".
5. stupid (colloq.): a stupid person.
6. sure (Am. colloq.): inevitably, without fail.
7. 1 betcha ( illit.): I am sure.
8. 1/2 and 1/4 – one half and one quarter; 1/8 – one eighth; 1/3 – one third.
ESSENTIAL VOCABULARY
Vocabulary Notes
1. stand vi 1) to be in an upright position, as to stand still (straight, motionless); to stand with one's back to smb.; to stand in one's
light; to stand leaning against smth., to stand in a line; to stand on end to rise up on the head as a result of fright or astonishment, e.
g. His hair stood on end. to stand out to be outlined, to be prominent, e. g. The green roof stood out against the clear sky. His work
stands out from that of the others, to stand up for smb. (smth.) to defend or support smb. (smth.), e. g. George stood up for precedent,
it stands to reason it goes without saying, e. g. It stands to reason that we must do the job as well as possible. 2) to bear smth., e. g.
Montmorency couldn't stand George's music. I cannot stand heat (pain, his jokes, the climate, etc.). to stand one's ground to be firm,
e. g. Everybody was against him, but he stood his ground. 3) to remain unchanged, e. g. The agreement stands. 4) to provide and
pay for, as to stand treat (z. e. pay the bill); 5) to support, e. g. We must stand by each other. 6) to be, e. g. He stands 6 foot in
height, to stand for to mean, e. g. M.P. stands for Member of Parliament.
2. hate vt to have a strong dislike for; wish evil to; (collag.) regret, e. g. My cat hates dogs. I hate troubling you (to trouble you).
hate n hatred; extreme dislike or ill-will, e. g. He was filled with hate for his enemy.
hateful adj feeling, showing or causing hate, as a hateful crime, hateful glances, hateful lie.
hatred n hate; strong ill-will; {collog.) strong dislike, e. g. He looked at me with hatred in his eyes.
3. smile vi/t 1) to have a smile on one's face, e. g. He never smiles. What are you smiling at? Fortune has always smiled on (upon)
him. 2) to express by smiling; drive away by smiling, as to smile away vexation (grief), e. g. He is not a man to smile away
vexation.
smile n 1) the act of smiling; a smiling expression, e. g. There was a pleasant (cruel, ironical, etc.) smile on her face, to be all smiles
to look pleased, e. g. The little boy's face was all smiles when he saw his new toy. 2) pi. favour, support, as to enjoy the smiles of
fortune.
4. pat vi/t 1) to tap or hit smth. lightly (often as a sign of affection), as to pat a dog, e. g. Amy patted her shoulder with warmth. 2) to carry out the action of patting, make a patting sound, e. g. She patted the books into a neat pile. He patted his foot listening to the
music.
pat nl|a slight tap or stroke given with the open hand, e. g. He gave me a friendly pat on the shoulder. 2) a light sound made by
striking lightly with smth. flat.
5. take vi/t 1) to seize or lay hold of with the hand(s), or with an instrument; to grasp, capture, as to take a person's hand, to take
hold of smth., to take a man prisoner; 2) to accept; receive; buy regularly, e. g. He took the house for a year. Who took the first
prize? I shall take a holiday tomorrow. He was taking a nap. You must take your chance. 3) to carry; remove; borrow without
permission; steal, e. g. Take these letters to the post. He's always taking other people's ideas. 4) to go with; conduct; escort, as to take
a guest home; 5) to feel; experience, as to take pride in one's work, to take an interest in politics; 6) to eat; drink; receive into the
system, e. g. He took a deep breath. 7) to assume; presume; conclude; suppose; regard; understand, e. g. I took him to be an honest
man. Do you take my meaning? We may take it for granted. 8) to assume a certain attitude, e. g. Take care what you say. Did he take
any notice of you? He has taken a dislike to me. She took her little brother to task. He took great pains to help me.
take after to resemble, e. g. Whom do you take after in your family? take down 1) to pull down, take to pieces, as to take down an
old building; 2) to write down from dictation, e. g. The postmistress began to take down the message.
take in 1) to receive, admit, as to take in lodgers; 2) to make smaller, reduce, as to take in a dress; 3) to understand, as to take in a lecture; 4) to deceive, cheat, as to be taken in when buying a watch.
take off 1) to remove, as to take off one's hat, coat; 2) to take one's departure, to set off, e. g. The plane took off from Croydon
airport. 3) to leave, to depart (informal), e. g. Take yourself off.
take over to succeed to; assume control of (a business, management, duties, etc.), e. g. When shall you be ready to take over?
take to 1) to form a liking for, e. g. The baby gas taken to her new nursemaid. 2) to fall into the habit of, e. g. He took to gardening
when he retired.
take up 1) to occupy, e. g. The work takes up too much time. 2) to admit, e. g. The bus stopped to take up passengers. A sponge
takes up water. 3) to continue; pursue further, as to take up one's story.
take up with to associate with, e. g. She had taken up lately with June.
6. level n a flat area of surface; a degree of height (lit. and fig.), as to be above (below) sea-level; the level of knowledge
(development); low (high, average, cultural, intellectual, economic, scientific) level; to be on a level with smth. (smb.), e. g. The water
in the river was on a level with the banks. His knowledge is quite on a level with a fourth-year student's, on the level (colloq.)
honest(ly), e. g. Is he on the level?
level adj 1) having a flat, horizontal surface, as level road, level ground; to make a surface level; 2) even, well-balanced, steady, as
to speak in a level voice, e. g. He has a level head (is level-headed), syn. flat.
level vf 1) to make level or flat, as to level a building (a village, a city) to the ground, e. g. The German fascists levelled many
villages to the ground. 2) to bring to a horizontal position; to raise and aim, e. g. The hunter levelled his gun at the beast.
7. regular adj 1) unchanging, usual, habitual, as regular habits; to keep regular hours, e. g. He has no regular work. 2) following, or arranged according to a rule, a plan, or definite order; harmonious, as regular features, a regular figure; 3) properly qualified;
recognized, trained, as a regular doctor; the regular army; 4) ( colloq.) through; complete, as a regular rascal.
regularly adv 1) in a regular manner, as a garden regularly laid out; 2) at regular intervals, constantly; habitually, e. g. He was practising regularly for the last two weeks.
8. scream vi/t 1) (of human beings, birds and animals) to give a loud, sharp cry, esp. of pain or strong emotion; (of human beings)
to say in a shrill loud voice, as to scream in anger, to scream with laughter, e. g. The baby screamed all night. This parrot screams
but does not talk.
2)(of wind, machines, etc.) to make a long loud shrill noise, e. g. The jets screamed overhead.
scream n a loud, shrill, piercing cry, expressing pain, fear, anger, etc., e. g. The sound of the screams was loud enough for him to
hear, a (perfect) scream (colloq.) a person or thing that is very funny or ridiculous, e. g. "Reginald, you are now the head of the
family." – "I know," I said. "Isn't it a scream?"
9. fit vi/t 1) to be the right shape or size (for); to be fit or suitable (for), e. g. This coat does not fit me. This key doesn't fit the lock.
2) to make suitable or ready; cause (a thing or person) to be of the right or suitable size, shape, condition, etc. (for), as to fit oneself
for one's new duties; to fit a plank in a floor; to fit smth. on to put on (a coat, etc.) in order to make it fit, e. g. I am going to the tailor's
to have my coat fitted on; to fit in to occupy or have a suitable or right position or relation, e. g. How will my arrangements for the
holidays fit in with yours?
fit adj 1) suitable or suited (for); good enough (for), e. g. The man is not fit for the position. Do as you think fit. We must decide
on a fit time and place. 2) proper, right, e. g. He didn't think fit to do what I suggested.
3)strong and well; in good health, e. g. I hope you're feeling quite fit. He has been ill and is fit for nothing.
10. love vt 1) to have a strong affection or deep, tender feeling for; be in love with, as to love one's parents, one's country; 2) to
have kind feeling towards, e. g. You ought to love children to become a teacher. 3) ta.be very fond of; enjoy, find pleasure in, as to
love comfort (golf, seabathing), e. g. She loves to have (loves having) a lot of dogs round her. «Will you come with me?» – "I
should love to."
love n 1) strong liking; friendliness, tenderness, as a love of learning; a love« of one's country, unrequited love; to give (send) one's
love to to give, send an affectionate greeting; not to be had for love or money impossible to get by any means; 2) a feeling of affection,
passion or desire between the sexes; to be in love (with) to have this feeling, e. g. Learnder was in love with Hero, to fall in love (with) to begin to love; to be (to fall) head over heels in love (with) syn. affection, devotion.
Word Combinations and Phrases
to be through with
to give smb. a test in
to read (look at) smth.
to take smth. apart
over smb.'s shoulder
to put smth. together
to get (be) adjusted
in no time
to some more (of)
next to
to flash smth. on a screen
READING COMPREHENSION EXERCISES
1. a) Listen to the recording of Text Four and mark the stresses and tunes, b) Repeat the text in the intervals after the model.
2. Put twenty questions to the text.
3. Copy out from Text Four the sentences containing the word combinations and phrases given on p. 116 and translate them into Russian.
4. Paraphrase the following sentences using the word combinations and phrases (p. 116).
1. It may take a while to reach the end of that pile of work on Saturday. 2. I shall have nothing more to do with this fellow. 3. The
teacher examined us in English. 4. He examines the class on their homework. 5. It's much easier to take the recorder to pieces than to
join them correctly again. 6. The dining-room was empty, except for the table nearest to ours. 7. She put down the box of powder and
turned her head round and looked back at me. 8. A piano stool should be made suitable to the height of the player. 9. I was sur prised
that they returned very quickly. 10. The mechanical teacher showed a new picture on the screen.
5. Translate the following sentences into English using the word combinations and phrases (p. 116):
1. Он был рад, что закончил свои дела. 2. Сегодня я дам своему классу контрольную работу по английской литературе. 3.
Он пожалел, что взялся чинить бритву сам. Разобрать ее было легче, чем собрать. 4. Дети иногда ломают игрушки, чтобы
посмотреть, как они устроены. 5. Я оглянулся и увидел, что собака бежит за мной. 6. Я уве рен, что вы знаете человека,
который сидел рядом с вами. 7. Его глаза привыкли к темноте. 8. Умоляю, расскажите мне еще немного о ней. 9. Я оглянулся
и посмотрел опять на залив. 10. На экране обучающей машины вспыхнуло новое задание.
6. Use as many of the word combination and phrases (p. 116) as possible in one situation.
7. Compose a short situation in a dialogue form for each of the word combinations and phrases (to be done in pairs).
8. Find in Text Four English equivalents for the following words, word combinations and phrases. Use them in sentences:
записать в дневнике; покончить с чём-л.; покачать головой; разобрать на части; какая расточительность; дела у нее шли
все хуже и хуже; мгновенно; смотреть на кого-л. с превосходством; быть задетым за живое; приспособиться; с книгой под
мышкой; помогать делать домашние задания; складывать дроби; контрольная работа
9. Explain what is meant by:
1. On the page headed May 17, 2157 ... . 2. ... it was awfully funny to read words that stood still instead of moving the way they
were supposed to ... . 3. When you are through with the book, you just throw it away, I guess. 4. What's there to write about school? 5.
The part Margie hated most was the slot where she had to put homework and test papers. 6. ... the mechanical teacher cal culated the
mark in no time. 7. I think the geography sector was geared a little too quick. 8. Actually, the overall pattern of her progress is quite
satisfactory. 9.... a teacher has to be adjusted to fit the mind of each boy or girl it teaches ... . 10. They weren't even half-finished ....
10. Answer the following questions and do the given tasks:
1. The story by I.Asimov is science fiction. What facts in the preseiit-day life made him write it? Is it written to amuse the reader
or to warn him against possible problems of the future? 2. What do you think of the role of different technical aids that modern
technology puts at the disposal of the teacher? 3. What is the composition of the story? In what parts does it fall? Are the details well
chosen? 4. Comment on the closing lines of the story. How are they connected with the preceding passages? Sum up the central idea
of the story. 5. Account for the word "regular" and others being set off graphically. What effect is achieved by it? 6. Mark the features
of colloquial speech in the story. 7. Make up a list of words and word combinations describing school procedures.
11. Retell Text Four a) close to the text; b) as if you were Tommy; c) as if you were Margie.
12. Write a summary of Text Four.
13. Act out dialogues between:
1. Margie and her grandfather talking about books.
2. Two children discussing the school of the future after reading Asimov's story.
3. Two foreign language teachers discussing the advantages and disadvantages of "a mechanical teacher" if compared to "a man
teacher".
14. Choose a topic that interests you most and discuss it:
1. Teaching machines have come to stay.
2. Conceptions of the school of a non-distant and distant future which you know.
3. Science fiction as genre and its place in modern literature.
4. What other books, stories on the future of school and upbringing of children do you know? Sum up their main points.
VOCABULARY EXERCISES
1. Study the Vocabulary Notes and translate the illustrative examples into Russian.
2. Translate the following sentences into Russian. Pay attention to the words and word combinations in bold type:
A. 1. For a moment they stood face to face quite close to each other. 2. The soldiers stood at attention when the commander spoke to
them. 3. Please help instead of merely standing by. 4.1 can't stand people who laugh at other people. 5. It stands to reason that such
things ought not to be done. 6. The police began throwing tear-gas bombs but the workers stood their ground. 7. Every time a car
passed me, my hair stood on end. 8. The gray front of the house stood out well from the background of a rookery. 9. He usually hates
town in August, but when there's some special reason he can stand it. 10. She flung the hateful piece of paper in the fire. 11.1 have
never seen such hatred in someone's eyes before. 12. He smiled at me over his cup of tea. 13. He considered me solemnly without the
trace of a smile. 14. Robert gave him a flat weak smile. 15. His sister smiled through tears. 16. He continued to pat her gently on the
shoulder. 17.1 patted my hair in front of the looking-glass. 18. I took great pains with the planning of my lessons. 19. These are the
terms. You can either take them or leave them. 20. He won't take «no» for an answer. 21.His voice is remarkably fine and he takes great
pride in it. 22. She looked at me as if I had taken leave of my senses. 23.1 had no suspicion that this new feeling had taken root so
deeply. 24. We can take it for granted that Garton and Brown were the same man. 25.I could see that he was not entirely taken in by
my words. 26.Every one of my frocks must be taken in – it's such a skeleton I'm growing. 27. Mr. Angleby is taking over Mr. Erik's
job as superintendent. 28. Then he took to walking along the street wjiich she must pass through to get to the shops. 29.1 could see by
the thin line of Colonel Julyan's mouth that he had not taken to Favell.
B . 1. 1 can't shut the window from ground level. 2. At this elevation of more than a mile above sea level, Mrs. Adrian found it diffi-
cult to maintain a rapid pace. 3. The road ran straight for a long way through level fields. 4. And then his level mind turned and tried to
see her point of view. 5. Her voice was level, dispirited and showed no interest. 6. Do you have regular hours? – I work when Doc
works. 7. Dave ... is always urging me to take a regular job. 8. He rather liked her severe regular features. 9. What brings you here?
You're not one of our regulars? 10. The truth screamed in theirfaces and they did not see it. 11. Somewhere across the lake sounded
the thin scream of a woman. 12. Mildred stopped screaming as quickly as she started. 13. The dress they bought the next day ... fitted
her slim body to perfection. 14. And Ava, fitting her key into the lock got into the room. 15. I'm ... just me. And the thing about being
me is that I'd fit into the situation. 16. She also thought how well that part would fit Maggie on the stage. 17. They were all fitting into
place, the jig-saw pieces. 18.1 can't fit in with that theory of yours. 19. Ask him some questions and see what group he's fit for. 20. I'm
always very fit, never had anything wrong with me in my life. 21. If she loved him she would wait for him through thick and thin.
22.1 love the play, it's a brilliant piece of work. 23. She did not admit to herself that she was falling in love.
3. Paraphrase the following sentences using your active vocabulary:
4) 1. I dislike the girl immensely. 2. Our previous arrangement remains unaltered. 3. I stick to my opinion no matter what is said.
4. I would strongly dislike any of you if you mistreat an animal.
5. His careful concealment of such an ill-will was a characteristic feature of a man of his iron self-restraint. 6. I have a strong dislike
to people who laugh at me. 7. She asked me no further questions but gave Rosalind an affectionate light tap on the shoulder. 8. She
stooped to stroke her dog. 9. She had a passion for gardening. It is her pastime now. 10.1 got to like him at first sight. 11. Don't you
try this game on me, you won't deceive me. 12. The news was so overwhelming, I couldn't understand it at once. 13. The plane was
starting off when he got to the airport. 14. These small houses are to be cleared away to make room for a new big building. 15. He
formed a habit of cycling the 15 miles to Wallington. 16. She did not have a liking for living in the country as much as I had hoped
she would. 17. I dropped medicine and began to study physics.
B. 1. At last he began to speak, his voice even and cold. 2. The water rose until it was as high as the river banks. 3. His well-bal-
anced common sense was always soothing. 4. She went upstairs to accomplish her habitual work. 5. Today at the usual meeting, the
question of your future was brought up. 6. A moment later they heard two people giving loud cries of pain from downstairs. 7. The
bird gave a shrill cry as if it wanted to warn its mate of danger. 8. The ring was the right size for the third finger of her right hand. 9.
Was the boat in a proper state to put to sea? 10. He is not good enough to wipe the shoes of Monique's father. 11. The book is out of
print and I cannot get it by any means.
4. Explain or comment on the following sentences:
A. 1. She stands five foot two. 2. The arrangement stands. 3. Who's going to stand treat? 4. P. O. stands for post-office. 5. Stand
this ladder against the wall. 6. He left the train on a morning when the thermometer stood at over a hundred in the shade. 7. They
knew they would stand by each other in scrapes. 8. But Muriel, even if all thought her wrong, had taken her decision and stood her
ground. 9. I hate the way he treats his sister. 10. For the first time in her life she felt she hated a woman. 11. Suzanne likes thrills, but
she hates being uncomfortable. 12. She had beauty that endures and a smile that was not forgotten. 13. His polite smile froze on his
lips. 14.1 stood up straight, patting my hair into place. 15. She stopped abruptly and patted my arm. 16. Justice must take its course.
17. She was the kind of young woman who could take care of herself with perfect ease. 18. So Elizabeth took herself to task very
severely, and, of course, rather overdid it. 19. Eden believes in taking his time, in gathering other people's opinions. 20. You go back
to that school and see whether you can take up where you left off. 21. And indeed it looked as though she took pains not to be alone
with him. 22.1 proposed to give up the scientific career and take to writing novels. 23. He gazed at Mrs. Septimus Small who took
after James– long and thin. 24. He kept her after hours to take dictation. 25. What do you take me for? A complete fool? 26. ..
Michael took him in from head to foot. 27. All women like to have attention paid to them, to be taken out, given a good time ... . 28. I
found that she had taken it for granted that my wife and I didn' t get on ....
B. 1. The bed was so high that, as I sat by its side, my face was on a level with his. 2. The old tramp steamer chugged gently and
almost noiselessly over the soft level sea. 3. A man stepped out from behind one of the lorries and levelled a rifle. 4. Timothy's eyes
left the fly and levelled themselves on his visitor. 5. She shifted the conversation to a less dangerous level. 6. Pason looked at him,
with a level gaze. 7. The tables were on a level with each other. 8. "Do you want me to start screaming?" she asked angrily. 9. It's a
scream the way the girls in his office have fallen for him. 10. Any one has a right to scream if he does not obtain a position, when he
is fitted for it. 11. I should like to try on this dress.– Well, Ma dame, step into the fitting-room. 12. He tried a half-dozen keys be-
fore-he found one that fitted the lock. 13. Sir Reuben had the place fitted up as a bedroom. 14. I have put most of the broken parts to-
gether but I can't fit this piece in. 15. Jane loves when you take her out fpr a ride in your car.
5. Translate the followlng sentences into English:
A. 1. Отойдите, пожалуйста, немного в сторону: вы мне загораживаете свет. 2. Никогда бы не подумала, что этот робкий
с виду человек будет так твердо отстаивать свои права. 3. Само собой разумеется, что эти изменения временные, и мы
вернемся к старому порядку, когда наш руководитель поправится и возобновит работу. 4. Он слишком болен, чтобы ехать
куда-нибудь: он не перенесет поездки. 5. Я был уверен, что прав, и твердо решил стоять на своем. 6. Я не понимаю, что
символизируют эти буквы. 7. Такие вещи надо говорить в лицо, а не за глаза. 8. Он терпеть не может суеты. 9. Я буду
ненавидеть Эдди до самой смерти. Мое равнодушие к ней превратилось в ненависть. 11. Она поздоровалась с ним с
приветливой улыбкой. 12. Лицо ребенка засияло, когда он увидел новогоднюю елку. 13. «Грег, ты для меня такое уте шение!»
– сестра улыбнулась сквозь слезы. 14. Меня раздражал глухой шум дождя, барабанившего по крыше. 15. Он продолжал
нежно гладить ее по плечу, ожидая, пока она успокоится. 16. Он выровнял книги, уложив их аккуратной стопкой. 17. Миссис
Ролсон попрощалась и ушла, чтобы успеть на поезд. 18. Он очень гордился успехами своего класса по английскому языку.
19. Друзья приложили большие усилия (очень старались), чтобы приготовить ирландское рагу. 20. Когда няня увидела, как
мальчик перепачкался, она отчитала его очень сердито. 21. Дети принимали как само собой разумеющееся, что отец должен
любить и баловать их. 22. Я приняла вас за вашу сестру. Вы похожи как близнецы. 23. Она решила начать новую жизнь и
занялась живописью. 24. Каждый день, после его бесед с клиентами, она писала стенограмму под его диктовку.
B.
1. Если мы найдем раненого в доме, я поверю, что старик честен и говорил правду. 2. На мили и мили кругом это было
единственное плоское место. 3. Когда Анна начала говорить, ее голос был спокойным и холодным. 4. Том выхватил пистолет
из его руки и прицелился в Сандерса. 5. Прямые брови Джейн сошлись, когда она нахмурилась. 6. Он всегда вел
размеренную жизнь и редко ездил в город. 7. Почему бы тебе не найти постоянную работу? 8. Пронзительный крик совы
достиг невероятно высокой ноты, упал и затих в ночи. 9. Руфь отрезала кусок серебряной бумаги по размеру книги и стала
заворачивать ее. 10. У нее не было платья, подходящего к случаю. 11. Погода такая плохая, что не подходит для прогулок. 12.
Том очень общителен и может приноровиться к любой компании. 13. Ее черные волосы гармонировали с ее круглым лицом
и раскосыми глазами.
14. Она отправилась примерять новое платье и вернется нескоро.
15. Кэт, не присоединитесь ли вы к нам? – Спасибо, с удовольствием. 16. Я была влюблена в него, как говорится, по уши.
6.
Give English йquivalents for the following words and phrases:
само собой разумеется; поддерживать; выдерживать испытание (боль, жару); заплатить за угощение;
символизировать; мне очень неудобно беспокоить вас; злобный взгляд; отвратительное преступленте; фортуна
всегда улыбается ему (ему всегда везет); иметь довольно сияющий вид; взять в плен; получить первый приз; рискнуть;
