One coat of white. Ex. 25. Retell the story according to the following plan using the words and expressions given below.

Ex. 25. Retell the story according to the following plan using the words and expressions given below.

1. Mr. Gregg meets Lautisse

happen; as follows; on deck; run into smb; alone; give a nasty look; not want to disturb smb; back away; mumble an apology; discover that smb's English is good; approach smb; puzzle over smth; suggest the right word; solve the puzzle; be highly pleased with smb.

2. Lautisse invites Mr. Gregg to his cabin

win the prize; a wallet made of pigskin; be beside oneself with joy; celebrate; introduce oneself as...; discuss things over a glass of brandy; finally; promise not to breathe a word; give one's real name; make no im­pression on smb; not know a thing about smth.

3. The Greggs learn the truth about their fellow-traveller

talk smth over with smb; be puzzled; make up one's mind; find out smth; consult the ship's librarian; a few innocent questions; drop a name; be surprised to learn that...; the world's greatest living painter; give up painting; not touch another brush as long as he lived; be delighted; seize the chance; invite smb around for a drink.

4. Lautisse comes to spend a weekend with the Greggs

get to be real friendly; suggest; arrange to spend a weekend with smb; arrive on the noon train; drive; ask if smb wants to do anything in particular; be eager to please smb; have one wish only; sit and relax; show smb about (around); be attentive to smb's wishes.

5. The fence is given a fresh coat of paint

rise early; remember a job; build a fence with one's own hands; one's pride and joy; need a fresh coat of paint; get out a bucket half full of white paint; hear footsteps; decide to postpone the job; seize the brush from smb's hand; show firmness and determination; get on with the job; work fast; be impatient to finish smth; be happy in one's work; do a good job on the fence; have nothing to do but to return to one's papers; let one's guest have his own way.

6. The papers get hold of the story

not hear of or from smb; give an interview; mention smth; (the story) appear in the papers; a reporter; a photographer; rush; be eager to learn every little detail; take notes; take pictures; not miss anything; show particu­lar interest in smth; mark a turning point in one's life.

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7. Bargaining over the fence

publicity; give smb a funny feeling; an eventful week; lots of visitors; at first; be at a loss; take smth for a joke; find smth impossible to understand; express one's point of view openly; be worthless as a work of art; make smth clear to smb; a genuine Lautisse; be worth a lot of money; be offered large sums; finally; need time to think smth over.

8. Mr. Gregg really has something to sell

get good advice from smb; talk smb into doing smth; hold an exhibition; be unable to keep from laughing; be cut up into sections; come straight to the point; at the bottom corner; a signature; in black paint; fail to understand smth; offer an explanation; make a great noise; get a good laugh out of smth; shortly before; repay smb for his kindness; play a joke on the public; sell within a month's time.

Ex. 26. Tell the story in the words of:

a) Mrs. Gregg;

b) Lautisse;

c) a newspaper reporter.

Ex. 27. Give a character sketch of:

a) Mr. Gregg; b) Mrs. Gregg; c) Lautisse.

Ex. 28. Topics for discussion and essays.

1. What attracted Lautisse in the Greggs.

2. Say what particular features of the American national character and life-style the story is meant to illustrate.

3. Write up the story as it might have appeared in the newspapers under the headline: LAUTISSE PAINTS AGAIN.

4. Tell the life story of your favourite painter (writer, composer).

Ex. 29. Render the following texts in English. I.

" Взялся Леонардо выполнить для Франческо дель Джокондо портрет Моны Лизы, жены его, и трудился над ним четыре года. Это произведение находится ныне у французского короля в Фонтенбло.

В этом произведении воспроизведены все мельчайшие подробности, какие только может передать искусство живописи. Поэтому глаза имеют тот блеск и ту влажность (moisture), какие обычно видны у живого

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7. Bargaining over the fence

publicity; give smb a funny feeling; an eventful week; lots of visitors; at first; be at a loss; take smth for a joke; find smth impossible to understand; express one's point of view openly; be worthless as a work of art; make smth clear to smb; a genuine Lautisse; be worth a lot of money; be offered large sums; finally; need time to think smth over.

8. Mr. Gregg really has something to sell

get good advice from smb; talk smb into doing smth; hold an exhibition; be unable to keep from laughing; be cut up into sections; come straight to the point; at the bottom corner; a signature; in black paint; fail to understand smth; offer an explanation; make a great noise; get a good laugh out of smth; shortly before; repay smb for his kindness; play a joke on the public; sell within a month's time.

Ex. 26. Tell the story in the words of:

a) Mrs. Gregg;

b) Lautisse;

c) a newspaper reporter.

Ex. 27. Give a character sketch of:

a) Mr. Gregg; b) Mrs. Gregg; c) Lautisse.

Ex. 28. Topics for discussion and essays.

1. What attracted Lautisse in the Greggs.

2. Say what particular features of the American national character and life-style the story is meant to illustrate.

3. Write up the story as it might have appeared in the newspapers under the headline: LAUTISSE PAINTS AGAIN.

4. Tell the life story of your favourite painter (writer, composer).

Ex. 29. Render the following texts in English. I.

" Взялся Леонардо выполнить для Франческо дель Джокондо портрет Моны Лизы, жены его, и трудился над ним четыре года. Это произведение находится ныне у французского короля в Фонтенбло.

В этом произведении воспроизведены все мельчайшие подробности, какие только может передать искусство живописи. Поэтому глаза имеют тот блеск и ту влажность (moisture), какие обычно видны у живого

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Вчера директору галереи, которая находится в Герцогском дворце, позвонил один из членов воровской шайки (a member of the gang) и потребовал за картину выкуп в три миллиарда лир (4, 8 миллиона долларов).

Представитель полиции заявил, что это преступление совершено " высокопрофессиональными" гангстерами, которые не оставили никаких следов (left no clues).

(from " Speak Good English" by L.S. Golovchinskaya) Ex. 30. Read and memorize the rhymes.

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The art of Biography Is different from Geography. Geography is about maps, Biography is about chaps.

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A sailor went to sea To see what he could see. And all he could see Was sea, sea, sea.