Fill in the blanks with prepositions, particles and adverbs where necessary. Translate the abstract.

I went straight... the east coast... the island. It was already late... $bt afternoon, but it was still warm and bright. Soon a cool wind began и„ reach me and I saw the sea lying blue and sunny... the horizon. I could Jttso see the Hispaniola... the Jolly Roger flying... her.

Although I could see the white rock... I was walking... the shore, it $BK> k me a long time... get... it. It was almost dark when I got there, ^he little boat, a strange thing made... wood and goat-skin, was hidden «м the bushes. It was very light so I was able... carry it.

Well, now that I had found the boat I knew that I ought... go back the stockade, but another idea suddenly came... me. I decided... sail 6Ut... the Hispaniola and cut her anchor rope.

|8. Put the verbs in the right forms. Translate the abstract.

In the morning I (to wake up). The sun (to be) already up but (to |hide) behind Spyglass Hill. My boat (to be) at the south-west end of Trea­sure Island. 1 could (to see) the dangerous rocks on that side of the coast. IThe sea (not to be) calm; the waves (to rise) and (to fall) one after the Other. They (to crash) over the rocks with the terrible sound of thunder I (to know) that if I (to try) (to get) to the shore that way I (to be killed) 0П the rocks. How was I to reach land?

I (to be) frightened but (to keep) my head and (to decide) (to wait) Until the sea (to carry) my boat somewhere to the side of the island.

'Well, now, ' I (to think) to myself. 'It's clear that I should just (to Itay) where I (to be).'

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From time to time I (to try) (to give) my boat a shove or two towards land. It (to be) very hard and slow work. The sun (to shine) terribly and ^f (to be) very thirsty.

Agree or disagree with the following statements. Give your rea-

Sons.

For agreement use:

Yes, I think so. Vd like to think so. I quite agree with you. That's absolutely right. Of course he did.

For disagreement use: I don 7 think so.

Fm afraid Fm not with you here. I disagree. That's not true. Nonsense.

1. Jim stayed several weeks with his mother before they went to sea.

2. Jim was very glad to leave the Admiral Benbow Inn.

3. The squire kept his promise to hold his tongue.

4. Silver helped the squire to gather a crew for the ship.

5. Silver found a man to be captain.

6. There used to be many pirates in seas long time ago.

7. There are no pirates in seas now.

18. Pick out the words which you could use to describe Mr. Trelawney and Jim. What are the strongest / the worst points of their characters? Describe and compare Jim and Mr. Trelawney. Use more words if necessary. Consult the dictio­nary.

Hot-tempered, even-tempered, emotional, resolute, kind-hearted, generous, trustful, friendly, cruel, courageous, brave, wise, honest, thoughtful, energetic, respectable, independent, talkative, prudent, clever, open-hearted.

19. Discuss:

1. What people does a captain need on a ship?

2. Why do seamen take mice on the ship with them?

3. There is an old saying that a woman brings bad luck to the ship. What do you think of it?

4. Who are pirates? Why were there so many pirates in seas some 200—300 years ago?

5. Who are pirates of nowadays?

Unit 3. Travelling By Sea

20. Explain why?

In Great Britain people use she for boats and ships.