I. Find the following words and phrases in the text and translate them into Russian:
Placidity-спокойствие,безмятежность
to make frantic scenes-закатывать безумные сцены
to give sb. a look of scorn- посмотреть на кого-либо с презрением
lavishness-щедрость
to know how to pull strings adroitly-знать, как пустить в ход связи
to fall out of love - разлюбить
close-cropped hair - коротко стриженые волосы
to resist an inclination-сдержать порыв
weather-beaten skin – обветренная кожа
coltish grace-щенячья грация
to be on active service – находиться в действующей армии
confinement -роды
to run a theatre – открыть театр
effusive -несдержанный
to set one's mind to smth-стремиться к чему-либо,сосредоточиться на чем-либо
disconcerting -приводить в замешательство, сбивать с толку
it's a knockout -это бесподобно
amiability- дружелюбие
affable manner- дружелюбные манеры
to exercise great ingenuity in (doing) smth. – проявить необыкновенную изобретательность в чем-то;
to be unperturbed – быть невозмутимым
shrewdness - проницательность
to grizzle – возмущаться,ворчать
it's a mere commonplace-это настольео банально
exorbitant - безмерный
to be conciliatory – быть примирителем
to foster one's career – способствовать продвижению чьей-либо карьеры
acumen - сообразительность
to have one's face lifted – подтянуть кожу лица
it's no good crying over spilt milk – после драки кулаками не машут
to have little flirtations – флиртовать,заводить небольшие интриги
masseuse - массажистка
gossip column – колонка светской хроники
the world of make-believe – мир фантазий
II. Answer the following questions:
1. What did Michael and Julia do when the war broke out?
When the war broke out Julia and Michael were acting. Also they thought how to open their own theater.
2. Why do you think Michael enjoyed the war?
Michael enjoyed the war because everyone likes him despite the was an actor and he was popular among soldiers.
3. Do you think love is important for a successful family life?
Love is very important for a successful family life. It is very difficult to overcome obstacles with a person you don't love and respect. Family life will not be happy without love.
4. How did it happen that Julia fell out of love with Michael?
She realized that he no longer smelt like a youth, he smelt like a man.He wasn't so passionate as she expected and some time later she found many defect in him.
5. How did Michael manage to find the money to rent a theatre? What was the theatre called? Who was in the partnership with him?
After the death of Michael's parents he inherited nearly four thousand pounds, and this with his own savings and Julia's brought up their joint capital to seven thousand.But the rent of theatres had gone up enormous.Finally the money was found by a rich woman who was interested in Julia. It was called the Siddons Theatre. His partner was Dolly.
6. Why was Julia against Michael's taking up directing?
Michael had no fantasy and his ideas were commonplace. She was not sure that he would have authority over the cast.
7. What kind of director was Michael?
He was very hard-working.He paid Julia more than any other director had done, because he knew what she was capable of, and was familiar with her every inflection, every glance of her eyes, every graceful movement. He was too gentle to be director.
8. What irritated Julia in Michael more and more? How did he change in Julia's eyes?
His straight thin-lipped mouth irritated her.Moreover, he no longer smelt like a youth, he smelt like a man. Michael’s thrift, which in the early days had seemed an amusing, rather touching trait, now revolted her.
9. Why was Julia sad when she thought of her married life?
Because her dreams and desires didn't coincide with reality. Her love had died she felt that life had cheated her.
10. Why was Michael happier than he had been before?
Julia never made scenes any more. Michael was happier when he founded his own theatre.
11.Julia's dresser and maid was a Cockney, wasn't she? Please prove it using the examples from the text.
“It'd only fidget me to 'ave a lot of elephant's tusks in me mouth."
“I'm young enough to dress 'er. And maid 'er”.
12. Who was the unknown man who sent flowers to Julia? Why did she write him a thank you note?
It was Mr. Thomas Fennell. She wrote a note,because she was very polite and it was her principle to keep in touch with the public.
III. Make up a list of words and phrases describing Michael's appearance and character. Say what you think of him.
-he was very handsome with large blue eyes,had a very good figure,had a straight nose and small ears;
-he had thin mouth
-he had an easy manner,he was a real gentleman;
-his voice was a trifle thin;
-he devoted anxious care to his figure;
-he was kind,good-humoured and friendly,
-he had no fantasy and his ideas were commonplace;
-he didn't like spending money;
-he was prudent and all he wanted was admiration;
-ha was a faithful husband;
-he had a gallant bearing.
To my mind Michael was a good husband, he took care of his family and he loved only his wife. He didn't notice other women. He was efficient man, didn't spent money for trifles. I think Michael was a purposeful person, he achieved success and run his theatre.
IV. Comment on the phrase from chapter 9: "Roger had been entered for Eton within a week of
his birth." Comment on it. Give a short presentation on public schools in Britain.
Julia and Michael were successful and rich enough to give his son the best education.
Placidity-спокойствие,безмятежность
to make frantic scenes-закатывать безумные сцены
to give sb. a look of scorn- посмотреть на кого-либо с презрением
lavishness-щедрость
to know how to pull strings adroitly-знать, как пустить в ход связи
to fall out of love - разлюбить
close-cropped hair - коротко стриженые волосы
to resist an inclination-сдержать порыв
weather-beaten skin – обветренная кожа
coltish grace-щенячья грация
to be on active service – находиться в действующей армии
confinement -роды
to run a theatre – открыть театр
effusive -несдержанный
to set one's mind to smth-стремиться к чему-либо,сосредоточиться на чем-либо
disconcerting -приводить в замешательство, сбивать с толку
it's a knockout -это бесподобно
amiability- дружелюбие
affable manner- дружелюбные манеры
to exercise great ingenuity in (doing) smth. – проявить необыкновенную изобретательность в чем-то;
to be unperturbed – быть невозмутимым
shrewdness - проницательность
to grizzle – возмущаться,ворчать
it's a mere commonplace-это настольео банально
exorbitant - безмерный
to be conciliatory – быть примирителем
to foster one's career – способствовать продвижению чьей-либо карьеры
acumen - сообразительность
to have one's face lifted – подтянуть кожу лица
it's no good crying over spilt milk – после драки кулаками не машут
to have little flirtations – флиртовать,заводить небольшие интриги
masseuse - массажистка
gossip column – колонка светской хроники
the world of make-believe – мир фантазий
II. Answer the following questions:
1. What did Michael and Julia do when the war broke out?
When the war broke out Julia and Michael were acting. Also they thought how to open their own theater.
2. Why do you think Michael enjoyed the war?
Michael enjoyed the war because everyone likes him despite the was an actor and he was popular among soldiers.
3. Do you think love is important for a successful family life?
Love is very important for a successful family life. It is very difficult to overcome obstacles with a person you don't love and respect. Family life will not be happy without love.
4. How did it happen that Julia fell out of love with Michael?
She realized that he no longer smelt like a youth, he smelt like a man.He wasn't so passionate as she expected and some time later she found many defect in him.
5. How did Michael manage to find the money to rent a theatre? What was the theatre called? Who was in the partnership with him?
After the death of Michael's parents he inherited nearly four thousand pounds, and this with his own savings and Julia's brought up their joint capital to seven thousand.But the rent of theatres had gone up enormous.Finally the money was found by a rich woman who was interested in Julia. It was called the Siddons Theatre. His partner was Dolly.
6. Why was Julia against Michael's taking up directing?
Michael had no fantasy and his ideas were commonplace. She was not sure that he would have authority over the cast.
7. What kind of director was Michael?
He was very hard-working.He paid Julia more than any other director had done, because he knew what she was capable of, and was familiar with her every inflection, every glance of her eyes, every graceful movement. He was too gentle to be director.
8. What irritated Julia in Michael more and more? How did he change in Julia's eyes?
His straight thin-lipped mouth irritated her.Moreover, he no longer smelt like a youth, he smelt like a man. Michael’s thrift, which in the early days had seemed an amusing, rather touching trait, now revolted her.
9. Why was Julia sad when she thought of her married life?
Because her dreams and desires didn't coincide with reality. Her love had died she felt that life had cheated her.
10. Why was Michael happier than he had been before?
Julia never made scenes any more. Michael was happier when he founded his own theatre.
11.Julia's dresser and maid was a Cockney, wasn't she? Please prove it using the examples from the text.
“It'd only fidget me to 'ave a lot of elephant's tusks in me mouth."
“I'm young enough to dress 'er. And maid 'er”.
12. Who was the unknown man who sent flowers to Julia? Why did she write him a thank you note?
It was Mr. Thomas Fennell. She wrote a note,because she was very polite and it was her principle to keep in touch with the public.
III. Make up a list of words and phrases describing Michael's appearance and character. Say what you think of him.
-he was very handsome with large blue eyes,had a very good figure,had a straight nose and small ears;
-he had thin mouth
-he had an easy manner,he was a real gentleman;
-his voice was a trifle thin;
-he devoted anxious care to his figure;
-he was kind,good-humoured and friendly,
-he had no fantasy and his ideas were commonplace;
-he didn't like spending money;
-he was prudent and all he wanted was admiration;
-ha was a faithful husband;
-he had a gallant bearing.
To my mind Michael was a good husband, he took care of his family and he loved only his wife. He didn't notice other women. He was efficient man, didn't spent money for trifles. I think Michael was a purposeful person, he achieved success and run his theatre.
IV. Comment on the phrase from chapter 9: "Roger had been entered for Eton within a week of
his birth." Comment on it. Give a short presentation on public schools in Britain.
Julia and Michael were successful and rich enough to give his son the best education.
The public schools form the backbone of the independent
sector. Such schools depend almost on the fees paid by their pupil’s parents.
They are mostly boarding schools, where the pupils live as well as study. Ten public schools have produced one in eight
of the professional elite who effectively run the country. The most famous
public schools have a long history and tradition. It is often necessary to put
a child's name on a waiting list at birth to be sure he or she gets a place. Children
of wealthy or aristocratic families often go to the same public school as their
parents and their grandparents.
Eton is the best known of these schools.Eton College, often informally referred to as Eton, is a British independent boarding school located in Eton, near Windsor in England. It educates over 1,300 pupils, aged between 13 and 18 years and was founded in 1440 by King Henry VI. Eton is one of nine English independent schools, commonly referred to as "public schools", included in the original Public Schools Act 1868.
VI. Give a summary of chapters 7-10.
Julia and Michael
acting when the war broke out. Michael volunteered; his wife Julia, wanted to be with her husband even at war, but she had to stay on the stage. She was the best actress in her generation and soon she became very rich. When Michael returned from the war Julia realized that she fell out of love with her husband because he changed so much. Michael decided to open his own theatre with a support of very rich old woman Mrs. de Vries. Being a director he was happier than had been earlier, while his wife was sad her love to her husband died. Later at the end of the play Julia received flowers from unknown Tomas Fennel.
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