III. Word Study

Ex. 5. Translate all the Vocabulary entries and examples.

Ex. 6. Paraphrase or explain in your own words the meaning of the following words and phrases.

Conversation was limited; pass by; determined to return; cry bitterly; arrived; lovely scene; a gruff voice; wave; people were pleased; was wicked; delicate blossoms; heart melted; sang sweetly; passers will be prosecuted.

Ex. 7. Paraphrase the italicized parts of the following sentences; trans­late them into Russian.

1. The children had crept in the garden.

2. The children now had nowhere to play.

3. The Giant was lying awake in bed.

4. The Wind ceased roaring,

5. The Tree bent its branches down as low as it could.

6. His breath was like ice.

7. The trees were waving their arms above the children's heads.

8. Every afternoon, when school was over, the children came and played in the garden,

9. They came to the Giant to bid him good-bye.

10. He could not play any more, so he sat in a huge armchair.

11. I will knock down the wall.

12. It certainly was a marvellous sight.

13. Only the little boy did not see the Giant for his eyes were full of tears.

14. He did not hate the Winter now, for he knew that it was merely the Spring asleep.

Ex. 8. Choose a phrase from the list below that has the same meaning as the italicized phrase; translate the sentences into Russian.

Bear fruit; blossom; determine; gruff; wander; care; care nothing about; wrap up; be sorry for; wrap up in; bear in mind; roaring; rattle; cease; perfume; reach; melt; frightened; stretch; fling; feeble; admire; hasten.

1. I was so upset that I was moving along the street without any purpose. 2. He decided to go at once. 3. They were so exhausted that they stopped

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working. 4. He was afraid of his coming examination. 5. It was getting dark and they hurried to leave the strange place. 6. You must remember your parents' needs when you make your decision. 7. We've had many good ideas, but none of them has given results. 8. After his serious disease he has become weaker. 9. The film was a great success. 10. The roses began blooming two days ago. 11. I feel pity for whoever marries him! 12. In spring ice and snow become liquid in the sun. 13. John said he wasn't really worried whether we won or lost. 14. He was looking at her with pleasure. 15. Although he has a rough manner, he is really very kind. 16. The father had no feelings at all about his own children. 17. The drops of the heavy rain made lots of noises on the roof. 18. Ann is all devoted to her children and their activities. 19. All the apple trees were in blossom and we felt beautiful smell. 20. My wool coat became wider when I washed it. 21. The news got to me only yesterday. 22. Keep your room tidy, don't throw your things about.

Ex. 9. Fill in the blanks with prepositions or conjunctions where nec­essary. A

1, In the spring-time all the peach-trees broke....,. delicate blossoms... pink and pearl. 2. The children used to stop their games in order to listen... them. 3.... the seven years were over he had said all that he had to say.

4. The birds did not care to sing in the garden... there were no children.

5. Every day... three hours the wind rattled... the roof... the castle. 6. The music sounded sweet... his ears. 7. The children crept... the garden... a

little hole in the wall. 8. The boy was small and couldn't reach...... the

branches... the tree. 9. He opened the door and went...... the garden.

10. The little boy did not run... his eyes were full... tears and he did not see the Giant. 11. He was very kind... all the children. 12. He longed... his little friend a lot. 13. He rubbed his eyes... wonder and looked. 14. He saw a tree covered... lovely white blossoms. 15. His face grew red... anger when he came close... the child.

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Owing... the uncertainty... the weather, outdoor cafes are not a feature... English life. Their place is partly filled... pubs. Going... pubs is as much an English custom as going... cafes is a continental custom. Here one can get any form... drink, from beer... whisky. Many pubs also run a restaurant, and a food there is usually plain but... good quality. Many businessmen are