Учебно-методическое пособие, составленное по дисциплине «Домашнее чтение»
Exercises and Assignments on the Text
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Уч-метод. пособие по Дом. чтению
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| Exercises and Assignments on the Text
Assignment № 1 Give English equivalents for the following words and expressions from the text and use them in the sentences of your own: Энергичный человек Недолюбливал На днях К своему изумлению Найти кого-то вместо меня До сих пор Признаки переживания Губы дрожали Скопить небольшую сумму денег Становилась дороже с каждым днём Успокоит Ни одного магазина Его осенило Со всех сторон В течении недели Нанять управляющего Приобрёл не менее 10 магазинов Подписать документы В том-то и беда Не поверил своим ушам Assignment № 2 Give Russian equivalents for the following words and expressions from the text and use them in the sentences of your own: wear smth, be appointed, have something un pleasant to say, fulfil ones duties, find out smth, neither… nor…, with a heavy heart, live on smth; occur to smb, think smth over, be a success, have a rough idea of smth, a striking thing idea, to ones astonishment, do well, invest money in smth. Assignment № 3 Questions on the text: 1 For how long had Edward Foreman worked at St. Peters Church? 2 What did the verger think of the new vicar? 3 What had the vicar become aware of? 4 Did the vergers face betray any emotions at first? 5 Did it really make no difference for him that he had to leave his position? Give your grounds. 6 What caused his idea to open a tobacco shop? ~ 71 ~ 7 “He thought the matter over from every point of view.” What do you think he may have considered? 8 His business was a success, wasn’t it? Prove it. 9 How did Foreman accept the idea of investing his money? 10 What was it that made the banker jump up from his seat? Assignment № 4 True or false 1 The vicar said that the verger hadn’t done his job properly that’s why he had to dismiss him. 2 Foreman promised to start learning to read. 3 The verger was a very reserved person and didn’t show how offended he was by the vicars words. 4 The sum of money Edward had saved was enough to live on and he didn’t worry about work. 5 Edward didn’t smoke that’s why when he needed a cigarette he began looking for a tobacconist. 6 The new business brought Foreman no profit and he thought of giving it up. 7 Mr. Foreman hid it from the banker that he couldn’t read and followed his advice. Assignment № 5 Discuss the following: 1 “Its strange how things come to you when you least expect it.” Comment on this phrase. Has the same ever happened to you? Speak about it. 2 Describe how the verger’s feelings and emotions have changed since the moment he was awaiting the new vicar. 3 Mr. Foreman was a promising businessman. Why do you think he said he would be a verger if he had been able to read? 4 “ I’m too old a dog to learn new tricks.” What did the verger mean saying these words. Do you agree that there’s an age limit for starting a new life? Assignment № 6 Retell the text on the part of: 1)Mr. Foreman, 2) the banker, 3) Edwards wife. |