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Министерство образования и науки Российской Федерациифедеральное государственное бюджетное образовательное учреждение

высшего профессионального образования«Московский педагогический государственный университет»

ПОСОБИЕ ПО АНГЛИЙСКОМУ ЯЗЫКУ

ДЛЯ САМОСТОЯТЕЛЬНОЙ РАБОТЫ

СТУДЕНТОВ ГУМАНИТАРНЫХ

ФАКУЛЬТЕТОВ

Учебное пособие

Под ред. д-ра филол. наук, проф. О. А. Колыхаловой

МПГУ

Москва – 2011

УДК 378(075.4):811.111ББК 81.432.1-923 П625

Рецензенты:доктор филологических наук, профессор, заведующая кафе-дрой фонетики английского языка МПГУ Фрейдина Е. Л.;кандидат педагогических наук, доцент кафедры методики

преподавания иностранных языков факультета иностранных языков МПГУ Маркова Е. С.

Печатается по решению Ученого Совета МПГУ

Коллектив авторов:Алешина И. Ш., Ветрова О. И., Григорьева О. А., Данилин С. А., Ермоленко Н. М., Живодрова Т. А., Климова Г. С., Климова Д. А., Колыхалова О. А., Кравченко В. В., Махмурян К. С., Морозо-ва Л. Ю., Наркевич В. В., Прокофьева В. В., Светова Е. А., Таш-метова Ш. Е.

Пособие по английскому языку для самостоятельной работы студентов гуманитарных факультетов: Учебное пособие / Под ред. д-ра филол. наук, проф. О. А. Колыхаловой. – М.: МПГУ, 2011. – 140 с.

Данное пособие предназначено для самостоятельной рабо-ты студентов гуманитарных факультетов вузов, а также для всех изучающих английский язык.

Цель данного пособия – познакомить студентов с культу-рой страны изучаемого языка во всем ее богатстве и разнообра-зии, а также направить полученные теоретические знания на повышение лингвострановедческой компетенции студентов.

This book is designed for the self-study of university students as well as all those who study English on their own.

The purpose of this book is to give students complete and authentic information about the British and American culture in all its aspects and to help them raise their linguo-cultural competence.

ISBN 978-5-4263-0044-6

© МПГУ, 2011 © Оформление. Издательство «Прометей», 2011

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CONTENTS

UNIT 1. BRITISH AND AMERICAN STUDIES TEST ............... 6

Task 1 ........................................................................................... 6Task 2.... ......................................................................................10

UNIT 2. DISCOVER BRITAIN ....................................................12Task 1. Britain at a Glance ...........................................................12Task 2. Mapping Britain ...............................................................14Task 3. U.K. Politics ....................................................................16Task 4. Introducing Scotland .......................................................21

UNIT 3. LONDON .........................................................................24Task 1. Buckingham Palace ..........................................................24Task 2. Greenwich and St. Katharine’s Dock ...............................25Task 3. The Tower of London .......................................................26Task 4. St. Paul’s Cathedral ..........................................................27Task 5. Westminster and Trafalgar Square .....................................28Task 6. London’s Parks ................................................................28Task 7. Shopping and Theatre ......................................................29

UNIT 4. THE ROYAL FAMILY ....................................................31Task 1. Before you watch..............................................................31Task 2. While you watch ...............................................................32Task 3. After you watch ................................................................42

UNIT 5. BRITAIN’S CASTLES AND PALACES ........................43

UNIT 6. WASHINGTON, D.C. .....................................................51Task 1. Before watching ...............................................................51Task 2. While watching ................................................................52Task 3. After watching ..................................................................53

UNIT 7. SISTER WENDY’S STORY OF PAINTING .................56Task 1 ..........................................................................................56Task 2 ..........................................................................................59Task 3 ..........................................................................................61Task 4.... ......................................................................................65

Task 5 ..........................................................................................68

UNIT 8. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST ...........................................71

UNIT 9. ANASTASIA.....................................................................75

UNIT 10. FILM “ROMAN HOLIDAY” .......................................79

UNIT 11. THE KING’S SPEECH ................................................84

UNIT 12. SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE........................................93

UNIT 13.THE LORD OF THE RINGS. THE RETURNOF THE KING. BEYOND THE MOVIE ......................98

UNIT 14. IT’S A LONG STORY .................................................106

UNIT 15. DEAD MAN’S ISLAND ..............................................113

APPENDIX ...................................................................................119

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Данное пособие является частью учебного комплекса, предназначенного для самостоятельной работы студентов первого и второго курсов гуманитарных факультетов вузов, а также для широкого круга лиц, изучающих английский язык самостоятельно.

Пособие состоит из 4 тематических разделов (15 Units) и приложения (Appendix).

Тематические разделы включают учебные материалы, нап-равленные на получение информации по истории, географии и культуре стран изучаемого языка и формирование лингво-страноведческой компетенции студентов. Раздел 1 (Unit 1) включает задания и тесты с целью закрепления общих зна-ний по культуре стран изучаемого языка.

Раздел 2 включает разработки материалов к учебным ви-деофильмам по страноведению (Units 2-6, 10, 11).

Раздел 3 включает разработки к художественным и доку-ментальным фильмам (Units 7-13).

Раздел 4 включает лабораторные работы к учебным аудио материалам (Units 14, 15).

Приложение (Appendix) включает лабораторные работы по грамматике английского языка (фразовые глаголы).

Выбор фильмов и аудиоматериалов способствует повыше-нию общекультурного уровня студентов, пониманию и усвое-нию лексического материала, восприятию видео- и аудио- информации, совершенствованию речевых умений и навыков.

Данное учебное пособие поможет студентам независимо от их языкового уровня свободно ориентироваться в страно-ведческом материале на английском языке и мыслить про-фессиональными категориями.

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UNIT 1.BRITISH AND AMERICAN STUDIES TEST

Task 1

Ex I. Choose one of the options. Only one option is correct.

1. What are the four capitals of the countries in the UK?a) London, Dublin, Swansea, Glasgow;b) London, Dublin, Swansea, Aberdeen;c) London, Belfast, Edinburgh, Cardiff;d) London, Belfast, Liverpool, Edinburgh.

2. What is a national emblem of England?a) daffodil;b) shamrock;c) thistle;d) rose.

3. Where is Ben Nevis situated?a) in England;b) in Wales;c) in Scotland;d) in Northern Ireland.

4. Where is the Lake District situated?

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a) in England;b) in Scotland;c) in Wales;d) in Northern Ireland.

5. What is the British Royal family name?a) Lancaster;b) York;c) Windsor;d) Hanover.

6. What is the most ancient sight in Great Britain?a) the Tower of London;b) Stonehenge;c) Hadrian’s Wall;d) Warwick Castle.

7. What do British people call “La Manche”?a) the British Channel;b) the English Channel;c) the French Channel;d) the Irish Channel.

8. When did the Romans first invade Britain?a) in the 5th century AD;b) in the 5th century BC;c) in the 1st century BC;d) in the 1st century AD.

9. What important historical event happened in 1066?a) the Roman invasion;b) the Danish invasion;c) the Battle at Waterloo;d) the Battle at Hastings.

10. When was the British Commonwealth of Nations set up?a) in 1926;b) in 1931;c) in 1950;d) in 1953.

11. In what part of London is St. Paul’s Cathedral situated?a) in the West End;b) in the East End;c) in Hampton Court;d) in the City.

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12. Who is the patron saint of Scotland?a) St. Andrew;b) St. Patrick;c) St. George;d) St. David.

13. Where are the Crown Jewels kept?a) in Buckingham Palace;b) in the Tower of London;c) in Westminster Palace;d) in the British Museum.

14. Who presides over the House of Lords?a) Prime Minister;b) Lord Chancellor;c) Lord Protector;d) the Speaker.

15. Which day is not observed in Britain?a) St. Valentine’s Day;b) Thanksgiving Day;c) Mother’s Day;d) Guy Fawkes’ Night.

16. When do Scottish people celebrate “Hogmanay”?a) 31st December;b) 1st May;c) 1st January;d) 4th July.

17. Which character does not belong to the group?a) the White Rabbit;b) the Queen of Hearts;c) the Cheshire-Cat;d) Robin Hood.

18. Which is the longest?a) an inch;b) a mile;c) a kilometre;d) a yard.

19. When do British people eat their Christmas dinner?a) 25th December;b) 7th January;c) 24th December;

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d) 1st January.20. Where is the Whispering Gallery situated?

a) in Westminster Abbey;b) in the Tower of London;c) in St. Paul’s Cathedral;d) in the Houses of Parliament.

21. What is the oldest university in Great Britain?a) Cambridge;b) Oxford;c) Aberdeen;d) London University.

22. What is a “public school” in England?a) a state-financed school;b) a private school;c) a comprehensive school;d) a religious school.

23. What does RP stand for?a) a learned London society;b) a university degree;c) a sports club;d) Standard British English.

24. What London street is famous for shops?a) Fleet Street;b) Oxford Street;c) Whitehall;d) Strand.

25. What was the original name of the band that became the Beatles?a) the Barron Knights;b) the Mersey beats;c) the Quarrymen;d) the Bugs.

26. Which of the phrases below is the continuation of the proverb “If you want a thing done properly …”?

a) try, try, try again;b) do as the Romans do;c) do it yourself;d) there’s a way.

27. Which of the following English proverbs corresponds to “Своя рубаха ближе к телу”?

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a) every cloud has its silver lining;b) clothes make the man;c) every bird likes its own nest;d) charity begins at home.

28. Which of the phrases completes the notice “ … of the dog”?a) keep out…;b) be afraid…;c) beware…;d) stay away…

29. What does the idiom “go Dutch” mean?a) to leave without saying good-bye;b) to go out for a meal;c) to share the cost of a meal with someone;d) to leave a restaurant without paying for your meal.

30. Which is the right Russian equivalent to the English proverb “Birds of a feather flock together”?

a) рука руку моет;b) рыбак рыбака видит издалека;c) всяк кулик свое болото хвалит;d) в нужде с кем ни поведешься.

Ex 2. Give the full names of the organisations:

UN, NATO, EEC, UNESCO, WTO, WB, IOC.

Task 2

Ex 1. For questions 1-15, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use nly one word in each space.

INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH

English is just one of over 2700 languages in the world today. Millions of people are learning English because it is the most important (1) ____ language in the world. 400.000 people speak English as their first language, or the other 600.000 it is either a (2) ____ language or a foreign language. There are more than 500.000 words in the Oxford English (3) ____. When American (4) ____ “Voyager” began its journey in 1977, it carried a gold disc, on which there were messages from Secretary (5) ____ of the United Nations in English.

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From the British (6) ____ English spread all over the world, but English has not always been the language of the inhabitants of those islands. When the (7) ____ colonised England in the 1st century of our era, the country was inhabited by the (8) ____, and until he 5th century only Celtic languages were spoken by the people of Britain.

In AD 450, a new group of invaders – the Angles, (9) ____ and Jutes arrived. They spoke a (10) ____ language which was the ancestor of present-day English.

During the 1500 years that have passed since the Anglo-Saxon (11) ____ English has changed very considerably. First it was influenced by the language of the (12) ____(Viking) invaders in the 8th-10th centuries. Then, in 1066, the French duke William the (13) ____ beat the English king Harold at the Battle of (14) ____. After that French words became an important part of English.

Modern English evolved from the mingling of the three tongues. Today English (15) ____ is approximately half (16) ____ (from the Saxons and Vikings) and half Romance (from (17) ____ and Latin).

Ex 2. Match each literary character from column A to the author from column B. There are two extra names in the authors’ column.

A B1. David Copperfield2. Becky Sharp3. Jenny Gerhardt4. Julius Caesar5. Emma6. Mr. Gatsby7. Jane Eyre8. Rip Van Winkle9. Ivanhoe10. Rhett Butler

a) William Shakespeareb) Washington Irvingc) William M. Thackerayd) Margaret Mitchelle) Charles Dickensf) Charlotte Bronteg) Francis S. Fitzgeraldh) Jane AustinI. Theodore Dreiserj) Lewis Carrollk) Walter Scottl) Jonathan Swift

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

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UNIT 2.

DISCOVER BRITAIN

A.

Task 1. Britain at a Glance

Ex.1. Which of the logos below belong to British companies and organisations?

Ex.2. Match the pictures A-F with the descriptions that follow. What else do you know about each of the landmarks?

1. The second-oldest university in Britain, ranking as one of the top universities in the world.

2. The largest public service broadcaster in Great Britain and the rest of the world, reaching a multi-million audience with its broadcasts in over 40 languages.

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3. A town in England which hosts the most prestigious tennis tournament in the world.

4. “A mountain with its head in the clouds,” being the highest mountain in the whole of the British Isles.

5. The Metropolitan Police, responsible for law-enforcement within Greater London.

6. The official residence of the British Prime Minister, from where official announcements are usually made.

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Ex.3. Mark the following statements as either True (T) or False (F).

1. Great Britain is to host the Summer Olympics in 2012.2. The Republic of Ireland has been part of the United Kingdom

since 1937.3. The pound sterling is the oldest currency in the world still in use.4. The United Kingdom is an EU member.

Task 2. Mapping Britain

Ex.1. Locate the following sites on the map and give their Russian equivalents:

Great Britain;England;Scotland;Wales;Ireland;Northern Ireland;the Republic of Ireland;

Western Europe;the British Isles;the English Channel;the Channel Islands;the Isle of Man;the Irish Sea.

Ex.2. You will encounter lots of abbreviations in the activities that follow. Can you guess what they mean?

kmsq.£

H.M.U.K.mi

GDPe.g.etc.

Ex.3. Complete the table by using the words below.

currency, head of state, area, London, GDP, David Cameron

Official name The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the U.K.)

Capital and largest city …

… 250,000 sq. km (95,000 sq. mi)

Population 61,000,000

… H.M. Queen Elizabeth II

Prime Minister …

Currency Pound sterling (£)

… $2,500 trillion (2011)

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Ex.4. Watch a short film about Britain’s geography and climate and answer the following questions.

1. Unlike most of Europe, the United Kingdom is an island country surrounded by the sea. What archipelago comprises the territory of the United Kingdom? What are the two most prominent islands in the archipelago?

2. Name the only land border that separates the United Kingdom from another nation. What water boundary separates Britain from the continent of Europe?

3. In the excerpt, you heard the following terms: England, Great Britain, the United Kingdom. These are often used interchangeably, yet each of them signifies different political and geographic areas. Can you explain the difference?

4. What are the two very distinct regions in Scotland?

Ex.5. Match the capitals in column A with the countries that make up the United Kingdom in column B. There is an extra city in column A that you needn’t use.

A BBelfast

EdinburghDublinLondonCardiff

EnglandWales

Northern IrelandScotland

Ex.6. The following sentences contain collocations from the film. The first part of the collocations is missing except for the beginning letter. Can you fill in the blanks?

1. Britain has a t….. climate.2. The Highlands of Scotland are characterised by their r..…

terrain.3. British c..… line is 12,429 km long.4. Highland Britain has large areas of poor soil and is s..…

populated.5. The p..… winds come from Southwest and bring spells of

mild and wet weather.Group work. You have been incredibly lucky to win a flight

ticket to Britain in a lottery. You are to arrive at London’s Heath-

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row airport in three days. It goes without saying that you are ex-cited. Indeed, you cannot wait to see all the attractions of the country with your own eyes, starting out in the British capital. “What a great chance,” you exclaim, only to discover that all the inexpensive hotels in London are already fully booked. What would you do? There are a number of options available to you. You can spend a day in London, for example, and then sleep in a bus on your way to Wales. Or you can skip England altogether and pro-ceed directly to Scotland. The choice is yours. Remember, though, that your visa is valid for seven days only and you cannot spend more than £500 on your trip including souvenirs for your family and friends. How will your programme in Britain look like? You can check the following website for excellent ideas and suggestions: www.visitbritain.com.

Task 3. U.K. Politics

Ex.1. In this part of the video, you will learn more about politics in the United Kingdom. Before you proceed, read the following statements and decide whether they are True (T) or False (F).

1. There are two major political parties in Britain.2. The Church of England and the state are not separated.3. Formally, the Prime Minister appoints government ministers.4. The U.K. is a parliamentary democracy.5. Most members of the House of Lords are elected by popular

vote.

Ex.2. Some of the most common words used to talk about Britain and British politics have been blanked out. Can you restore them?

1. The U.K. is located on the B _______ I _______.2. Formally, Queen Elizabeth II is h _______ of s _______.3. The two Houses of Parliament in Britain are the H _______

of C _______ and the H _______ of L _______.4. The leader of the party that won the elections becomes

P _______ M _______ and forms the g _______.5. The Cabinet is collectively r_______ to the House of

Commons for its decisions.

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6. The monarch a _______ government ministers on the advice of the prime minister.

Ex.3. Make sure that you have your political lexicon at your finger tips by matching the following words and collocations (a – d) with their definitions (1 – 4).

a) constitutional monarchyb) separation of powersc) parliamentary readingsd) a bill

1. A draft law presented to the parliament but not yet passed2. A form of monarchy which is limited by a constitution and/or laws3. One of the three stages of introducing and discussing a new bill in the British Parliament4. The system of vesting powers of the government into the three branches – a legislature, an executive, and a judiciary

Ex.4. Watch the video now and check your comprehension by choosing the right answer below.

1. Throughout the second half of the twentieth century, the following two parties have dominated the political scene in Britain:

a) the Democratic Party and the Republican Party;b) the Liberal Democrats and the Labour Party;c) the Labour Party and the Conservative Party.

2. In the last decade, there emerged a major political force in Britain:

a) the Communist party;b) the Green party;c) the Liberal Democrats.

3. The Parliament meets at:a) the Palace of Westminster;b) Windsor Castle;c) Buckingham Palace.

4. According to the Constitution, Britain’s head of state is:a) the monarch;b) the Prime Minister;c) the speaker of the House of Commons.

5. Decisions on issues of local concern, including the health and education, are taken:

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a) by the House of Commons;b) by parliamentary bodies in Wales, Scotland, and Ireland;c) by Her Majesty’s Government.

6. The main functions of the Parliament are:a) to pass laws, control finance, and examine the work of the

Government;b) to draft laws which are then passed by the Government;c) to debate politics and issue statements concerning

domestic and international affairs.7. The British Prime Minister:

a) is usually both head of government and member of Parliament;

b) only head of government;c) only member of Parliament.

Ex.5. Put the right words in the space provided.

1. judges, dissolves, powers, limited, armedIn theory, the British monarch has enormous _______, but in

reality they are _______ and the crown follows the advice of the ministers in Parliament. As the official head of state, the monarch formally summons and _______ Parliament.

The monarch also serves as head of the judiciary, commander in chief of the _______ forces , and Supreme Governor of the Church of England and the Church of Scotland. Again, in theory, the monarch appoints all _______, military officers, diplomats, and archbishops, as well as other church officers. In reality, all of these appointments are made upon the advice of the Prime Minister.

2. Commons, either, appoints, office, governmentThe Queen _______ the Prime Minister and all other ministers

on the recommendation of the Prime Minister. All ministers are members of _______ the House of _______ or the House of Lords. The Prime Minister is a powerful figure. He heads the _______, chooses members of the Cabinet and distributes functions among ministers. He meets the Queen every week to inform her of the general business of the Government. The Prime Minister’s _______ is at 10 Downing Street.

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Ex.6. Give Russian equivalents of the following collocations:

Civil service, a lower chamber, separation of powers, a general election, a governing party, gain a majority of seats in the parliament, form a government, a vote of no-confidence, pass a bill, a first reading, provision of services.

Ex.7. Give English equivalents of the following collocations:

Местные власти, сбор налогов, ремонт дорог, голосовать на выборах, голосовать за оппозиционную партию, избира-тельный участок, избирательный округ, назначить на долж-ность министра, член парламента.

Ex.8. Supply the words that have opposite meanings, e.g. Highland ≠ Lowland.

an upper chamber; to summon the parliament; a majority party; absolute monarchy; appoint a minister.

Ex.9. Further reading. The British constitution is a source of confusion for many foreigners. Some of them think Britain has no constitution at all, others say that the country is governed by tradition and precedent. But the reality seems to be much more complicated. Read the following passage and outline the main features of the British constitution

A constitution can be defined as (1) a document which describes the powers and duties of government institutions and the relations between them, or (2) a style of politics, in which there is a balance between the different institutions. It would therefore be unfair to say that Britain has no constitution, but rather that there is no constitution in sense (1). Britain’s formal constitution is not written down in a single document, it is uncodified. The sources of the British constitution are:

Statute. Statute is a law, which is formally written down. It is the largest written part of the constitution. The following matters are all regulated by statute: the composition of the electorate (Representation of the People Acts, 1823–1928); the relations between the Crown and Parliament (Bill of Rights, 1689), between the two Houses of Parliament (Parliament Act, 1911), between the

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component parts of the United Kingdom (Act of Union with Scotland, 1707) and between the UK and the EEC (European Communities Act, 1972); and the rights of the individual against the State (Habeas Corpus Act, 1679).

Common law, i.e. the system of law which is based on judges’ decisions and on custom. As a source of constitution it is now less important than statute. Royal prerogative – e.g., in the appointment of Ministers, the dissolution of Parliament, the power of pardon, etc. is based on the common law. Judges’ interpretations of statute law make an important part of the common law.

Conventions. These are traditional rules that people follow. For example, the monarch usually appoints as prime minister the leader of the majority party in the House of Commons. It is also a convention that the Sovereign must assent to a bill passed through Parliament, etc.

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Task 4. Introducing Scotland

A. Edinburgh

Ex.1. Watch the scene and choose the right answer.

1. Where’s Edinburgh situated?a) in England;b) in Scotland;c) in Wales.

2. Which castle was once the residence of the Scottish Royal family?

a) Edinburgh Castle;b) Dumbarton Castle;c) Scalloway Castle.

3. How long was Edinburgh Castle the residence of the Scottish Royal family?

a) 100 years;b) 1000 years;c) 10 years.

4. What street begins from the castle?a) King Edward’s street;

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b) Queen Elizabeth’s street;c) The Royal Mile.

5. What is the traditional Scottish dress?a) a skirt;b) a kilt;c) a T-shirt.

6. How much cloth is needed to make a kilt?a) 10 m;b) 9 m;c) 8 m.

7. What is the national musical instrument of Scotland?a) a violin;b) a guitar;c) a bagpipe.

8. When does the Royal family usually visit Edinburgh?a) IN winter;b) in summer;c) in autumn.

Ex.2. Match column A with column B.

A B1. The Royal2. The national3. bag-4. Edinburgh5. plaid

a) pipeb) Castlec) clothd) Milee) dress

B. The Highlands

Ex.1. Watch the scene and choоse the right answer.

1. What is important, apart from sports, at the Scottish Olympics?a) music;b) dress;c) brass band parades.

2. When are the Scottish Olympics held?a) in spring;b) in winter;c) in summer.

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3. What is the “uniform” dress at the Scottish Olympics?a) a gown;b) a kilt;c) a hat.

4. How long is the caber?a) 5 m;b) 6 m;c) 7 m.

5. How heavy is the caber?a) 50 kilos;b) 60 kilos;c) 100 kilos.

6. What wild animals live in the Scottish mountains?a) red deer;b) bears;c) wolves.

7. What is the biggest fish in the Scottish rivers?a) Trout;b) Salmon;c) Cod.

8. What is Scotland famous for?a) whisky;b) climate;c) restaurants.


A B1. The weight of the caber2. Long thick coat3. The Loch Ness Monster4. Scottish whisky

is

a) believed to be seen in the lakeb) made from barleyc) worn by the cattle in winterd) 60 kilos

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UNIT 3.LONDON

Watch the film and do the following exercises

Task 1. Buckingham Palace

Ex.1 Watch the scene and choose the right answer.

1. Where’s Buckingham palace situated?a) on the left bank of the Thames;b) in the centre of London;c) in the East End.

2. What ceremony takes place in front of Buckingham Palace?a) of the English Tea;b) of the Keys;c) of the Changing of the Guard.

3. How many guardsmen are there in the new guard?a) thirty;b) forty;c) thirteen.

4. Who enters the gates of the palace first?

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a) the guardsmen;b) the band;c) the monarch.

5. What’s the job of the police?a) to catch thieves;b) to escort the guardsmen;c) to stop tourists from following the guardsmen.

6. What do the guardsmen wear?a) red coats and black bearskin hats;b) black coats and red hats;c) red coats and silver helmets.

Ex.2. Who is never present at the Changing of the Guard Ceremony?

1. guardsmen;2. the band;3. policemen;4. the Prime Minister;5. tourists.

Task 2. Greenwich and St. Katharine’s Dock

Ex.1. Watch the scene and chose the right answer.

1. What can we see in Greenwich?a) a bridge;b) a museum;c) a park.

2. When was the Maritime Museum built?a) in 1672;b) in 1662;c) in 1762.

3. What’s the Cutty Sark?a) a hospital;b) a shop;c) a ship.

4. How long did it take the Cutty Sark to sail from Australia to England?

a) 32 days;

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b) 62 days;c) 72 days.

5. What was St. Katharine’s Dock in the old days?a) a place to store goods;b) a museum for unusual boats;c) a place for fishing.

6. What did the driver do when the Tower Bridge started to open?a) he drove on;b) he stopped;c) he drove back.


A1. The Cutty Sark2. The Maritime Mu-seum3. St. Katharine’s Dock4. The best way to get to Greenwich5. The machinery for raising the Tower Bridge

is/was

Ba) by boatb) finished in 1828c) the fastest merchant ship on the sead) in south-east Londone) in its two towers

Task 3. The Tower of London

Ex.1. Watch the scene and mark the sentences as True (T) or False (F).

1) The Tower of London is situated on the east bank of the river Thames.

2) The Tower was built by William the Conqueror in 1066.3) The legend says that the king’s ghost walks in the Tower at

night.4) The famous Crown Jewels are kept in the Tower.5) The Walls of the White Tower are thirty meters high.6) The Tower is guarded by the Warders.7) The Beefeaters wear the uniform of the royal guards of the

year 1600.8) Soldiers fire guns only on special occasions.9) The Tower of London frightens tourists.

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A2. The most important building in the Tower…3. There is a Jewel House …4. The men who guard the Tower …5. Today the Tower no longer frightens Londoners…

Bb) …which contains the famous Crown Jewels.c) …are called the Warders or Beefeaters.d) …but the guns sometimes frighten visitors.e) …who invaded Britain in 1066.

Task 4. St. Paul’s Cathedral

Ex.1. Watch the scene and choose the right answer.

1. When was St. Paul’s Cathedral built?a) in 1066;b) in 1666;c) in 1610.

2. Where does St. Paul’s Cathedral stand?a) in Oxford street;b) in the north of Trafalgar square;c) in the City.

3. How many steps do you have to climb to get to the top of the dome?

a) 627;b) 726;c) 267.

4. What is a Whispering Gallery?a) an art gallery;b) a museum;c) an acoustic gallery.

5. Where is Sir Christopher Wren buried?a) in the floor under the dome;b) in the Poets’ Corner;c) in his native town.

6. What do the Londoners call St. Paul’s Cathedral?a) an island of beauty;b) an island of peace;c) an island of hope.

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Ex.2. Match the questions in A with the answers in B.

A1. Where is St. Paul’s situated?2. When was it built?3. Who built St. Paul’s?4. How many churches did Sir Christopher Wren build in London?5. Where is the famous architect buried?

Ba) Sir Christopher Wrenb) In the floor under the domec) After the Great Fire of 1666d) In the heart of the Citye) More than fifty

Task 5. Westminster and Trafalgar Square


1. Westminster lies on the south bank of the river Thames.2. There are two Houses of Parliament.3. William the Conqueror was crowned in the House of Lords.4. Big Ben is the name of the clock.5. The best way to see London is from the top of Big Ben.6. Admiral Lord Nelson won the Battle of Trafalgar.7. The pigeons in Trafalgar Square are popular with everyone.8. The National Gallery is situated in Trafalgar Square.9. Piccadilly Circus is not far from Trafalgar Square.

Ex.2. Watch the scene again and mark the sights in the order you hear about them.

1. Nelson’s Column.2. The National Gallery.3. Big Ben.4. Westminster Abbey.5. The stature of Eros.6. Whitehall.

Task 6. London’s Parks

Ex. 1 Watch the scene and choose the right answer.

1. Who do London’s parks belong to?a) the royal family;b) people;

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c) King Henry the Eighth.2. What is the oldest park in London?

a) Hyde Park;b) Regent’s Park;c) St. James’s Park.

3. Who had 6 wives?a) Henry the Eighth;b) Richard the Lion Heart;c) Prince Albert.

4. Where are the famous Promenade concerts held?a) Covent Garden;b) The Albert Hall;c) The Globe Theatre.

5. What is the most elegant park in London?a) Green Park;b) Regent’s Park;c) Kensington Gardens.

6. Where’s London Zoo?a) in Hyde Park;b) in St. James’s Park;c) in Regent’s Park.

Ex.2. Choose the phrases on the right which complete the phrases on the left.

1. The major parks were once royal gardens…2. St. James’s Park is…3. Henry the Eighth was…4. Queen Victoria built the Albert Memorial…5. At any time of the year you canvisit the Zoo…6. The Zoo’s most popular residents are…

a) …the king who had six wives.b) …which is situated in Regent’s Park.c) …but today they are for every-one to enjoy.d) …the oldest park in London.e) …the pandas who come from the mountains of China.f) …in memory of her husband.

Task 7. Shopping and Theatre


1. Shopping is very popular with visitors to London.

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2. The best shops in London are situated in the City.3. The shops in the streets off Oxford Street are smaller ones.4. Hamleys is the biggest toy shop in the world.5. Most London theatres are situated in Trafalgar Square.6. Tourists can see only Shakespeare’s plays in London theatres.7. In the South Bank complex on the other side of the Thames

there’s classical music, art and cinema as well as theatre.

Ex.2. Out of eight famous places in London cross out the two that are not mentioned in task 7.

1. Oxford Street.2. The West End.3. Westminster.4. Regent Street.5. Knightsbridge.6. Hyde Park.7. Piccadilly Circus.8. The South Bank complex.

Ex.3. Picture test: match the pictures with the sights.

a) The Tower of London.b) St. Paul’s cathedral.c) Regent’s Park.d) Buckingham Palace.e) Tower Bridge.f) Westminster.g) Trafalgar Square.h) St. James’s Park.

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UNIT 4.THE ROYAL FAMILY


Task 1. Before you watch

Ex.1. Complete the definitions with the words in the box.

To succeed, coronation, funeral, to give tribute, strain, sorrow, accession, proclamation, investiture, betrothed, to abdicate

1. _______ to gain the right to a title, property, etc. when smb. dies.

2. _______ having promised to marry smb.; syn. engaged.3. _______ a ceremony at which smb. formally receives an

official title or special powers.4. _______ a feeling of great sadness; syn. grief.5. _______ the act of making an official statement.

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6. _______ a religious ceremony for burying or cremating a dead person.

7. _______ the act of becoming a ruler of a country, e.g. to the throne.

8. _______ a ceremony at which a crown is formally placed on the head of a new king or queen.

9. _______ worry/anxiety/pressure on smb/smth10. _______ to show your respect or admiration, especially for

a dead person.11. _______ to give up the position of being a king or queen.

Ex.2. Match the titles and the descriptions.

1. A title of respect used when speaking about or to a king or queen =

2. A nobleman of the highest rank, in Great Britain = 3. A person who has the legal right to receive smb’s property or

title when that person dies = 4. A male or a female member of a royal family who is not king

or queen = 5. His Royal Highness =6. The ruler of the empire = 7. An officer of middle rank in the army, navy or air force = 8. A bishop of a highest rank, responsible for all churches in a

large area = 9. A man with a very high social position, just below that of a

prince = Majesty, Heir, Emperor/Empress, Lieutenant, Duke, HRH,

Prince/Princess, Queen/King, Archbishop

Task 2. While you watch

Part 1. (Opening credits, the heirs of Queen Victoria, the succession of Edward VII)

Ex.1. What do these dates and numbers refer to? Watch part I and match the column on the left with the column on the right.

1. Queen Victoria’s jubilee.2. Queen Victoria died.

a) 25 yearsb) 1897

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3. A number of children Queen Victoria had.4. The Silver Jubilee of any monarch.

c) 1901d) 9

Ex.2. Decide whether these statements are True or False:

1. Queen Victoria was only the Queen of Britain.2. She was a mother-in-law and grandmother to half of the

European Royal families.3. Her son, Edward VII, was a serious person and was keen on

swimming.4. He improved the relationships with the British enemies –

France and Germany.

Part 2. (The Coronation of George V, George V visits the Kaiser in Berlin, the Great War begins)

Ex.1. Watch Part 2 and put the events in order from 1–5.

1. In 1913 George V went to visit officially his German cousin Kaiser in Berlin with his wife Mary.

2. During four years’ of the war George made hundreds of visits to troops on the Western Front.

3. After the death of Edward VII the throne was passed to his eldest surviving son George V.

4. George V succeeded to the throne at the time of constitutional conflict between the Lords and the Commons.

5. His first official act was to visit India for his crowning in Delhi as an emperor.

Ex.2. Complete these extracts with the words and phrases from the box.

judicious act, splendid affair, involve, possess

1. It was a colourful ceremony and a _______.2. Within a year Britain and half of Europe _______ in the

Great War.3. And the Royal family as the descendants of Hanover line

_______ most of them.4. It must have been _______ in the light of strange relations

between Britain and Germany.

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Part 3. (The birth of the House of Windsor, the investiture of Edward, prince Edward tours England,

the wedding of Albert Duke of York, the wedding of the Duke of Kent)

Ex.1. Watch Part 3 and choose the right answer.

1. George V adopted the family name of Windsor ina) 1923;b) 1925;c) 1918.

2. The name Windsor was suggested bya) a Royal Family member;b) people of Britain;c) a member of the House of Lords.

3. The Great World War ended ona) 11 December 1918;b) 11 November 1918;c) 11 November 1923.

4. One of the first post-war acts was to investiture Edward asa) the Duke of Wales;b) the Earl of Wales;c) the Prince of Wales.

5. The wedding of Albert Duke of York was held ina) Westminster Abbey;b) St. Paul’s Cathedral;c) Buckingham Palace.

6. The Weather on the day of the wedding wasa) bright and sunny;b) dizzy and chilly;c) cold and snowy.

7. Prince George betrothed himself to Princess Marina ofa) Scotland;b) Denmark;c) Greece.

Ex.2. Answer the questions:

1. Who....a) celebrated violently the end of the war?

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b) became increasingly identified with the British population and industrial cooperation?

c) was an absolute angel with an extraordinary magnetic charm according to the words of the Royal family?

d) was killed in the air crash 8 years later?

Part 4. (The Silver Jubilee of George V, the death of George V)

Ex.1. Watch Part 4 and tick the true statements.

1. 1935 is the year of the Golden Jubilee, 25 years of George’s reign.

2. The ceremony took place in Westminster Abbey.3. At the age of 69 the king appeared to be quite fit and healthy.4. His death was not a great shock for public.5. The body of the king was transported from Westminster to

Sandringham by a carriage.6. The pathetic figure at the procession was his dog.7. The King’s funeral was held at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor.

Ex.2. Complete these extracts with the words and phrases in the box.

Moan, personal loss, inadequate, sovereign, a Monarch

1. The nation was plunged into _______ .2. There are times when words seem _______ .3. The king’s death seems to be a _______ to each of us.4. …from childhood in our country we grow up with a figure

of our_______ .5. …we have learned to think of him more than _______ .

Part 5. (The Proclamation of Edward VIII, Edward and Mrs. Simpson, Edward abdicates, the Coronation of the new King and Queen, the funeral of the Duke of Kent)


1. He became King Edward VIII on the death of his father George V

a) in January 1936;

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b) in January 1938;c) in June 1936.

2. The ceremony took place ina) Westminster Abbey;b) St. James palace;c) Buckingham Palace.

3. In November 1936 _______ arose when Edward wished to marry Mrs. Wallis Simpson.

a) an economic crisis;b) a financial crisis;c) a political crisis.

4. Edward abdicated in a) November;b) December;c) October.

5. Edward was succeeded by his brother _______ as George VI.a) Albert;b) George;c) John.

6. Prince George, Duke of Kent died in a tragic wartime flying accident near Caithness in Scotland while on active service in

a) 1943;b) 1944;c) 1942.

Ex.2. Complete the extract from the abdication speech of Edward VIII.

“This _______ has been made less difficult to me by the sure knowledge that _______, with his long training in the _______ affairs of this country and with his fine _______, will be able to take my place forthwith, without _______ or injury to the life and progress of the _______”.

Part 6. (Second subaltern Princess Elizabeth, the betrothal of Princess Elizabeth, the wedding of Princess

Elizabeth, the birth of Charles, the festival of Britain)


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1. Prince Charles, heir apparent to the throne, was born.2. The couple were married in Westminster Abbey.3. The Princess was made a Subaltern.4. The Princess engagement to Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten.5. A number of guns that were fired in Hyde Park.6. The festival of Britain was opened by the King.

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Ex.2. Correct the mistakes of the sentences below.

1. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh was born a Prince of Scotland.2. Princess Elizabeth took a four week course of instruction in

the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS).3. As a bride, Princess Elizabeth entered the Abbey with her sister.4. Among the guests of the wedding there were the kings and

the queens of Europe, also there was Mr. Winston Churchill with his wife.

5. A salute in honour of Charles’ birth was fired only in one place – Hyde Park.

6. At the festival there was an exhibition of British works of art that were shown to the public.

Part 7. (The death of King George VI, the Accession of Elizabeth II, the Proclamation of Elizabeth II, HRH,

Queen Elizabeth II)

Ex.1. Watch Part 7 and tick the right information.

1. King George’s VI last public visit was to the airport to say goodbye to his daughter and her husband.

2. On Wednesday, 6 February 1953, Princess Elizabeth received the news of her father’s death and her own accession to the throne, while staying in a remote part of Kenya.

3. She was greeted by Prime Minister Winston Churchill and other officials at the airport.

4. According to the British laws the accession of a new Sovereign is proclaimed by Garter King of Arms from the Proclamation Gallery overlooking Friary Court in St. James Palace.

5. Mount Everest was conquered in 1955.

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Ex.2. Put the events in order from 1-10.

1. In 1952, as Princess Elizabeth, Her Majesty visited Kenya at the start of a Commonwealth tour on behalf of her father, King George VI.

2. When she was 18 she was appointed a Counsellor of State during the King’s absence.

3. The Queen was born at 2.40 am on 21 April 1926.4. The couple, who had known each other for many years, were

married in Westminster Abbey on 20 November 1947.5. She was the first child of The Duke and Duchess of York, who

later became King George VI and Queen Elizabeth.6. She made her first overseas trip to South Africa with her family.7. Princess Elizabeth enrolled as a Girl Guide when she was

eleven, and later became a Sea Ranger.8. Princess Ann was born in 1950.9. Prince Charles was born in 1948.

10. It was at Sagan Lodge, Kenya, that she learnt of her accession to the throne on 6 February 1952.

Part 8. (The Coronation, Princess Margaret declines Peter Townsend’s proposal, the wedding of Princess

Margaret, the investiture of Prince Charles)


1. The Coronation took place in Westminster Abbey on:a) 2 June 1953;b) 2 June 1954;c) 12 June 1953.

2. It was a solemn ceremony conducted by Dr. Geoffrey Fisher:a) the Archbishop of York;b) the Archbishop of Canterbury;c) the Archbishop of Wales.

3. Crowds of people viewed the procession all along the route, despite:

a) a strong wind;b) a violent storm;c) heavy rain.

4. The ceremony was also broadcast at the Queen’s request, on _______ for the first time.

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a) television;b) the radio;c) the internet.

5. Princess Margaret got married to _______ in Westminster Abbey in 1960.

a) Peter Townsend;b) Mr. Antony Armstrong-Jones;c) Edward Grey.

6. _______ it was time to investiture Prince Charles as a prince of Wales.

a) in 1969;b) in 1971;c) in 1959.

Ex.2. Complete the extract of the Coronation Oath with the words and phrases from the box.

promise and swear, Australia, Pakistan, and Ceylon, belonging or pertaining, solemnly

Archbishop: Will you solemnly _______ to govern the Peoples of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Canada, _______ New Zealand, the Union of South Africa, _______ , and of your Possessions and the other Territories to any of them _______ according to their respective laws and customs?

Queen: I _______ promise so to do.

Part 9. (The death of Edward Duke of York, Princess Ann marries Lieutenant Mark Phillips, the Silver Jubilee of Elizabeth II, the engagement

of Prince Charles and Lady Diana)


1. At that age Prince Charles got engaged to Lady Diana.2. From Buckingham Palace there came the news of engagement of Charles and Diana

a) In 1972b) On 14 No-vember 1973c) In 1977

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3. The Queen’s Silver Jubilee was marked with celebrations at every level throughout the country and Commonwealth.4. He died in France.5. Princess Anne married Mark Phillips in Westminster Abbey, London.

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Ex.2. Answer the questions.

Who...a) was firstly proclaimed as Prince of Wales and then succeeded

to the throne?b) was a Lieutenant and later Captain in the Queen’s Dragoon

Guards, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Phillips?c) drove in the Gold State Coach to St Paul’s Cathedral for

a Service of Thanksgiving?d) led the congregation?e) was the third daughter of the 8th Earl Spencer?f) gave Princess Diana the engagement ring with a magnificent

sapphire surrounded by diamonds?

Part 10. (The wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana, the birth of Prince William, Prince Andrew goes to war,

the wedding of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson)

Ex.1. Watch Part 10 and choose the right variant.

1. Prince Charles and Princess Diana got married in _______ on 29 July 1981.

a) St. Paul’s Cathedral;b) Westminster Abbey;c) Sandringham Parish church of St. Mary Magdalene.

2. The colour of the bride’s dress was ivory with a very long:a) trail;b) train;c) veil.

3. Prince Charles was escorted by:a) his sister;b) his brother Prince Andrew;c) his brothers Prince Andrew and Prince Edward.

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4. Prince William Arthur Philip Louis was born on:a) 21 June 1982;b) 31 June 1982;c) 11 January 1983.

5. In 1982 Argentina suddenly invaded British territory – a) South Africa;b) the Falkland Islands;c) the Auckland Islands.

6. Prince Andrew took part in this war _______ attached to the majesty ship Brazen in the South Atlantic.

a) as a plane pilot;b) as a helicopter pilot;c) as a subaltern.

7. Prince Edward and Sarah Ferguson are _______ .a) still married;b) divorced;c) childless.

Ex.2. Complete the wedding oath.

Will you have this woman to be your _______; will you _______ her, honour and keep her in sickness as in _______, in poverty as in _______, and forsaking all others, keep thee only unto her _______ as you both shall _______ – do you so vow to _______?

Part 11. (The Queen Mother gives tribute to Bomber Harris, Prince Charles and Diana show the strain, Queen Elizabeth II speaks out against her critics,

the funeral of Diana, closing credits)

Ex.1. Watch Part 11 and tick the right information.

1. Prince Charles is the best loved member of the Royal Family.2. Queen Mother couldn’t carry out public duties after her 90th

birthday.3. Sir Arthur Travers Harris is commonly known as “Bomber”

Harris by the press when in 1942 the Cabinet agreed to the “area bombing” of German cities.

4. 1990–1992 were the years the House of Windsor seems to be involved in frequent criticism and controversy.

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5. Prince Charles and Princess Diana had their official tour to South Africa to put an end to the speculation about their marriage.

6. The Windsor Castle itself caught a fire.7. At the celebration the 45th anniversary of her succession to

the thrown the Queen made a speech.8. Tony Blair made his final speech at the funeral of Princess

Diana.9. Responding to change is the problem for the Royal Family

in a democracy.

Ex.2. Complete the extract from the queen’s speech.

national society, no doubt, gentleness, criticism, public life, the scrutiny, loyalty and support

“There can be _______, of course, that _______ is good for people and institutions that are part of _______. No institution – City, Monarchy, whatever – should expect to be free from _______ of those who give it their _______, not to mention those who don’t. But we are all part of the same fabric of our _______ and that scrutiny, by one part of another, can be just as effective if it is made with a touch of _______ , good humour and understanding”.

Task 3. After you watch

Ex.1. Find additional information about the Royal Family on the following websites:

http://www.royal.gov.uk/HistoryoftheMonarchy/KingsandQueensoftheUnitedKingdom/TheHouseofWindsor/EdwardVIII.aspx ;

http://www.britroyals.com/windsor.asp?id=george6 .

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UNIT 5.BRITAIN’S CASTLES AND PALACES

Ex.1. Match the photos of the castles with the portraits of the historical characters. Name them.

British castles

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The historical characters

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Ex.2. Read this text and answer the questions.

A National Trust is an organisation dedicated to preserving the cultural or environmental treasures of a particular geographic region. The first such organisation was the National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty, which is the National Trust of England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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The National Trust was founded in 1895 by three Victorian phi-lanthropists – Miss Octavia Hill, Sir Robert Hunter and Canon Hardwicke Rawnsley. They were concerned about the influence of uncontrollable development. And they established the Trust to protect national heritage.

Today this organisation cares for over 248,000 hectares of beau-tiful countryside in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, more than 700 miles of coastline and more than 200 outstanding buil-dings and gardens. Owners held most of these properties in perpe-tuity (live-long rent) so The National Trust workers can be sure in their security. The majority of them are open to visitors, which is very important to attract attention to the work of organisation.

The National Trust is completely independent of Government and relies on charity and generosity of supporters.

1. Is the National Trust of England, Wales and Northern Ire-land the only organisation of this kind?

2. What was the reason to establish this organisation?3. What are the responsibilities of the National Trust?4. What other types of property do you know?5. What is the source of the National Trust funding?6. What objects of Russian past could be preserved, if we had

any organisation like the National Trust? Is there any institution of the same occupation?

Ex.3. Match the phrase with the translation.

1. to be obsessed about something;2. 2. to bridge the gap between the legend and reality;3. 3. to be accused of adultery;4. 4. to beg for mercy;5. to be noting like that;6. to gain approval;7. to turn into ashes;8. 8. to contain the fire;9. notorious for execution;

10. to take back in time through history.a) быть обвиненным в измене;b) обратиться в прах;c) прославленный казнями;d) молить о помиловании;

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e) сдерживать огонь;f) постоянно думать о чем-либо;g) возвращаться через века;h) ликвидировать разрыв между легендой и реальностью;i) не иметь ничего общего;j) получать одобрение.

Ex.4. Fill in the most appropriate word.

Her Majesty’s Royal Palace and Fortress, more known as the Tower of London, is a historic (1) _______ on the north bank of the River Thames in central London, England. It is situated (2) _______ the London Borough of the Tower Hamlets, separated from the eastern edge of the City of London by the Tower Hill.

It is with William the Conqueror (1066–1087) that the history of the Tower of London begins. After his coronation in Westminster Abbey on Christmas Day 1066, the new king (3) _______ to Barking in Essex, “while several strongholds were made ready in the City to safeguard against the fickleness of the huge and fierce population, for he saw that his first task was to bring the Londoners completely to heel”. Archaeological (4) _______ suggests one of these strongholds was built in the south-east corner of the Roman city walls, on the site of the future Tower of London. These (5) _______ defences were replaced with a great stone tower (the White Tower) proclaiming the physical power and prowess of the new Norman monarch. And it’s remained the symbol of royal power for centuries.

Through ages the Tower of London (6) _______ in mist kept its mysteries. Notorious for executions and prisoners this “(7) _______ house” horrifies visitors even now days. Beheaded queens were part of medieval history of the Tower and for a while the Tower was not a jail. But two World Wars saw the Tower back in use as a prison and a place of execution. Between 1914 and 1916 several spies were held in (8) _______ and subsequently executed there, including Franz Buschmann.

The last execution at the Tower of the German Josef Jakobs took (9) _______ in 1941, the same year that Hitler’s Deputy Fuhrer, Rudolf Hess, was held there briefly, one of the last state prisoners at the Tower.

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Today the Tower of London is one of the world’s major tourist (10) _______ and a World Heritage Site, attracting over two million visitors a year from all over the world. And its ghost glory is not the last reason for it.

1. a. castle; b. palace; c. fortress; d. fort.2. a. on; b. within; c. in; d. at.3. a. left; b. departed; c. quit; d. withdrew.4. a. evidence; b. proof; c. find; d. discovery.5. a. elder; b. former; c. ancient; d. foregoing.6. a. hidden; b. defended; c. shrouded; d. covered.7. a. haunted; b. frightening; c. scaring; d. ghost.8. a. caves; b. caves; c. dungeons; d. crypts.9. a. part; b. place; c. space; d. area.10. a. buildings; b. castles; c. museums; d. attractions.

Ex.5. Translate words and word-combinations.

Старейшая королевская резиденция мира, величествен-ность, спасать сокровища замка, высокопоставленные гости, обвинить в измене, окруженный садами, символ шотландской национальной гордости, борьба за власть, кельтские мифы и легенды, расположен на острове, место паломничества, за-гадочная историческая фигура, отвоевать замок, попытка че-ловека подняться в воздух, военная мощь, башни, бойницы, возрождение замка, популярное светское место, легенда гла-сит, романтика, отвага, волшебство, провозгласить королем, легенды и история тесно переплетены, роскошь, доспехи, стража замка коронационные регалии.

Ex.6. Choоse one castle and write a letter to your friend about it, using words from ex.6.

It is interesting to know

CARDIFF CASTLEAt first glance, Cardiff’s city centre seems an unlikely place to

find a castle. The capital of Wales is a typical city, busy, laden with traffic, shoppers searching for a good buy. The National Museum

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of Wales offers impressive exhibits of Welsh history and cultural development. However, in the midst of this urbanisation Cardiff’s ancient past is grandly displayed in the form of a fine castle.

It is actually the combined work of more than one building period, the masonry remains, of which are clearly visible in the structure. Ones initial impression of the castle is sudden based upon Victorian-age renovations Hallmarked by the ornate Clock Tower. The marvellous Clock Tower with its colourful art work, contrasts dramatically with earlier stone work at the castle. Inside and out, the Victorian additions startle and dazzle. Over and over, throughout the castle, the 19th century interiors are decorated with such flamboyant ancient gaudy embellishment that the original features of the castle are greatly overshadowed almost to the point of complete invisibility. Astrological symbols, nature’s creatures, the pleasures of the seasons, biblical characters dressed in gilt robes, Moorish designs, and heraldic features are some of themes that run rampant throughout Bute’s castle. Flowing fountains, rich greenery and incredible marble fireplaces accentuate the astounding effect of their creators medievalist yearnings.

Most likely, the Romans built earliest settlement at Cardiff in the mid-first century A.D. A site of great strategic value along the extensive network of Roman roads in Wales, Cardiff sat along the main link between Caerleon and Carmarthen. The Romans constructed a 10-acre fort on the spot where the castle now rests. Inside the walls would have been barracks, workshops stores and other essential buildings. Much of what does remain from the Roman period is now clearly visible as you approach the main entrance into the base of the later Norman walls, separated from later stone work by a narrow layer of red sandstone.

The first Norman castle was built on the site in about 1091 by Robert Fitzhamon, Lord of Gloucester and one of the Conquerors favoured followers and earth and timber fortification merely a mound and bailey.

In 1306 the castle passed to Britain’s notorious Despenser family and remained their possession for almost 100 tears. In 1550 Willam Herbert, member of one of Britain’s most powerful medieval families, obtained control of Cardiff Castle, which he embellished to some degree. During Civil War the Herberts sided with their king, Charles I. offering him refuge in the summer of 1645. Cardiff Castle

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was a prize sought by both sides of the struggle, but it was eventually taken by Oliver Cromwells army. In 1776 the last Herbert hair, Charlotte Jane, passed the estates to her husband John Stuart, soon to become the Earl of Bute.

The Butes were to have incredible impact on the development of Cardiff into the city we see today. In 1947 Cardiff Castle was turned over to the care and trust of the people of the city and Cardiff City Council maintains the site in outstanding condition. The castle, including its ornate interiors and enchanting Norman fortress is open to the public, for a fee, on most days. It is a remarkable tribute to all the individuals who lived and dreamed inside its walls.

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UNIT 6.WASHINGTON, D.C.


Task 1. Before watching


1. Have you ever been abroad? When and where did you go?2. Have you ever been to the USA? If yes, did you go to

Washington, D.C.?3. What sights of Washington do you know/have you seen/visited?

Ex.2. Which of the sights are in Washington, D.C.?

1. The Mall.2. The Eiffel Tower.3. Madame Tussaud’s Museum.4. The Capitol.5. Trafalgar Square.6. Arlington National Cemetery.7. The Smithsonian Institution.8. The Royal Albert Hall.9. The Washington Monument.

10. The White House.11. Hyde Park.12. The John Kennedy Centre of the Performing Art.13. Lincoln Memorial.14. St. Paul’s Cathedral.15. The Statue of Liberty.

Ex.3. Who of these famous people are Americans?

1. Josef Mallord William Turner.2. George Washington.

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3. Margaret Thatcher.4. Robert Edward Lee.5. Charles Dickens.6. James Watt.7. Jack London.8. Oscar Wild.9. John Kennedy.

10. Elvis Presley.11. Calvin Coolidge.12. Christopher Columbus.13. Oliver Cromwell.14. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.15. Benjamin Franklin.16. Tony Blair.17. Bill Clinton.18. Mark Twain.19. Paul McCartney.20. Andy Warhol.21. Duke Ellington.22. Walt Whitman.

Task 2. While watching

Ex.1. Put the sights of Washington, D.C. in the order they appear in the film:

1. Lincoln Memorial.2. The Capitol.3. The Supreme Court.4. International Cemetery of Virginia.5. The National Archives.6. The John Kennedy Centre of the Performing Arts.7. The Washington Monument.8. The White House.9. Ford’s Theatre.

10. Networks of parks.11. Thomas Jefferson Memorial.12. The Nation’s Library.13. Arlington National Cemetery.14. The Smithsonian Institution.15. The US Holocaust Memorial Museum.

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16. The National Arboretum.17. Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial.

Ex.2. Are these statements True (T) or False (F)?

1. Washington, D.C. is the world’s largest diplomatic community.2. A polo match is the most entertaining among different kinds

of sports and games for Americans.3. In 1800 John Adams and his wife Abigail became first residents

of the White House.4. Initially the nation’s capital was New York, then Philadelphia.5. In 1791 Pierre Charles L’Enfant was hired by George Washington

to plan the city.6. The White House and the Presidential Palace are two separate

buildings.7. The Washington underground is called Washington Metro.8. Washington is not a city at all, it’s a federal district.9. The Smithsonian Institution is the name of one of the

Universities in Washington.10. Georgetown is a home town of both George Washington and

Robert Lee.

Task 3. After watching

Ex.1. Give the Russian equivalents:

1. to appease – 2. to hire – 3. to extend – 4. to conceive – 5. to dedicate – 6. a terrain – 7. an axis – 8. a legislator – 9. an addict –

10. handwriting – 11. arboretum – 12. tribute – 13. assassination – 14. an eternal flame – 15. 15. solemn –

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Ex.2. Choose the right answer:

1. How did L’Enfant name the avenues in Washington?a) after the famous people;b) after the main cities;c) after the states.

2. How did L’Enfant name the streets going North and South?a) he gave letters to them;b) he gave numbers to them;c) he gave names of famous Americans.

3. How did L’Enfant name the street going East and West?a) he gave letters to them;b) he gave numbers to them;c) he gave names of the main cities.

4. The US Capitol building is the home to:a) the President;b) the Congress;c) the Supreme Court.

5. How was the wooden Capitol reconstructed in 1812?a) replaced with marble;b) replaced with marble and built higher;c) replaced with marble and built longer.

6. The oldest public building in Washington is:a) the Nation’s Library;b) the White House;c) the National Archives.

7. How many items does the collection of the Nation’s Library number?

a) more than 18 million;b) more than 47 million;c) more than 80 million.

8. Who presented his private collection to the Nation’s Library after the first collection had been lost during the war of 1812?

a) Benjamin Franklin;b) John Adams;c) Thomas Jefferson.

9. What is the height of the Washington Monument?a) 115 feet;b) 155 feet;c) 555 feet.

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10. What do the 36 columns of Lincoln Memorial represent?a) the 36 states in the Union at the time of Lincoln’s death;b) the 36 main cities of the country at the time of Lincoln’s

death;c) the 36 national heroes of the country at the time of

Lincoln’s death.


1. Why was it agreed that the new capital would be in the South?2. What should the main (centre) area of Washington, D.C.

include according to L’Enfant’s plan?3. How did L’Enfant use the Capitol planning the city?4. What is the maximum roof top height for buildings in the

downtown district? Why?5. Did George Washington ever live in the White House?6. Which is the most precious item of the collection of the library?7. What does the National Archives house?8. Where is the Smithsonian Institution situated?9. What is the Smithsonian Institution and how was it established?

10. Why is it called “the Nation’s Addict”?11. What are the three President Memorials in Washington?12. What is there inside the building of Thomas Jefferson Memorial?13. Who does Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial recognise?14. What “living” memorial in Washington is dedicated to John

F. Kennedy’s memory?15. What is Ford’s Museum the sight of?16. What kind of exhibition does the US Holocaust Memorial

Museum offer to its visitors?17. What is Georgetown?18. What is Alexandria?19. Who is the International Cemetery of Virginia dedicated to?20. Where is John F. Kennedy’s grave situated? What is it marked

by? Who does the Tomb of an Unknown Soldier commemorate?

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UNIT 7.SISTER WENDY’S STORY OF PAINTING

IntroductionPainting is an art, creation of great works and beautiful pictures.

Many things and emotions could be represented or expressed through painting. Painting can be natural or can be representation.

This term we are lucky to deal with “Sister Wendy’s Story of Painting”, BBC series. Sister Wendy, the author of dozens of books on the subject of art, gives a studied and deeply personal overview of the history of art, with a particular focus on painting. She shares wonderful insights about the artists, their time and their work. She has no personal agenda; she just states what she knows, in context.

Part 1. “The Mists of Time”Make sure you know these words:

tomb, monk, mourner, plague, binding, crucifixion, priest, the Middle Ages

Task 1

Ex.1. Group the vocabulary below under the right heading. Some words can be put under two headings. What do the following words mean? What words can be referred to art vocabulary?

Nouns Verbs Adjectives

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Surrealism, impressionism, masterpiece, tomb, fortune, gaze, provincial, unconvincing, entity, exceptional, breeze, circumstance, suspicious, dignity, icon, monk, escape, wind, plague, binding, embrace, precious, convince, miracle, crucifixion, manuscript, court, knighthood, peasant, survive, struggle, flicker, Christ, cross, poll-tax, coat, impassive, vulnerable, funeral, priest, mourner, flat, profile, temple, hunt, afterlife.

Ex.2. Comprehension questions.

1. What facts were mentioned concerning Prehistoric art?2. Have you ever been to Egypt? What has impressed you most?3. What was the aim of Egyptian painting?4. What’s the difference between the Egyptian attitude to

a human and the Greek one?5. What disaster left us the Roman painting “The Baker and

his wife”?6. Name several features of Medieval painting.7. What was the origin of the Book of Kells?8. What are the Limbourg Brothers famous for?

Ex.3. Choose the best variant.

1. What trend does Prehistoric art remind of?a) impressionism;b) realism;c) avant-gardism.

2. What trend can Greek art be referred to?a) cubism;b) impressionism;c) realism.

3. The Book of Kells has some elements of…a) realism;b) surrealism;

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c) modernism.4. The only Greek painting left is on vases, particularly the

myth about…a) Venus and Mars;b) Bacchus and Ariadne;c) Achilles kills Penthesilea.

Ex.4. Mark the sentences as True (T) or False (F).

1. Prehistoric images were not to be seen. They were made secretly under the earth.

2. The main idea of Egyptian art is a tense belief in the afterlife.3. If we want an art which takes the human body seriously, we

have to wait for the rise of the Greek civilization. 4. Like the Greek the Romans were interested in impressionism.5. The Middle Ages were actually dreadful and full of wars and

diseases.6. The Book of Kells is the greatest work of art that ever comes

from the British Isles.

Ex.5. How can you explain the following collocations and phrasal verbs? Make up your own sentences with them.

to drive the family car, to come together, to exchange looks, to fall in love with

Ex.6. You see “August” from “The very rich Hours of the Duke of Berry”. Try to find all the peculiarities mentioned in the film.

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Ex.7. Topics for discussion:

1. Egyptian culture.2. Greek and Roman art.3. Vesuvius eruption and the destruction of Pompeii.4. Look for the known paintings on these subjects.5. Medieval art. Glory and darkness.6. Richard II, his political portrait.

Part 2. “The Hero steps forth”Make sure you know these words:

mingle, palazzo, virtue, interior, superstition, gargoyle, lute

Task 2

Ex.1. Group the vocabulary below under the right heading. Some words can be put under two headings. Explain their meaning. What words can be referred to art vocabulary?


varnish, shepherd, gesture, soldier, longing, mingle, spirit, unpolluted, humanity, cathedral, frame, supreme, cultivated, spiritual, palazzo, poverty, splendid, cascade, justice, agreement, decorate, extraordinary, virtue, Heaven, stillness, astonishment, contempt, colorist, passion, interior, recreate, fashion, reception room, fidelity, glorious, superstition, gleam, chancellor, worship, marvel, gargoyle, giant, gothic, lute, mystery, science fiction, metaphor


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1. Compare Giotto with Duccio concerning their attitude to Heaven.

2. What features does a gothic artist have? Speak about medieval mysticism and its influence on gothic painting.

3. Who is a colorist? What famous colorists can you name?4. Why did the Flemish artists begin to paint on wood using

oils? What was the reason?5. What was Simone Martini famous for?6. Roger Van der Weyden has an extraordinary path to emotions,

doesn’t he?7. What distinguished Hieronymus Bosch from other medieval

painters? Why was he called the most mystical painter of the Middle Ages and the last gothic painter in the mankind?

Ex.3. Match the paintings with the artists.

Giotto Jan Van EyckRoger Van der WeydenHieronymus BoschDuccioSimone MartiniAmbrogio Lorenzetti

“Maesta”“The Resurrection”“Allegory of Good Government and Bad Government”“Last Judgement”“Madonna of Chancellor Rolin”“Ship of fools”“St Martin Lays down his weapons

Ex.4. Fill in the blanks with a suitable word given in the box.

shepherd, colorists, gift, metaphor, harmony, interior

1. The legend says that in the beginning Giotto was just a … . 2. While Giotto had the … of bringing the carriage of the Christian stories down to our level, Duccio somehow managed to weigh us up to theirs. 3. The golden dream of an artist is to live in … with nature. 4. Martini is one of the great … of the world. 5. The Flemish artists invented … . 6. “Ship of fools” was a magnificent … of life as a voyage.

Ex.5. Find the superlative degree of the adjective “late” in the following sentence.

Such fur caps were the latest fashion in that time.

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What does “the latest” mean? What’s the difference between “the last” and “the latest”?

Ex.6. Look at “The Arnolfini Portrait”. Remember all the examples of prosperity mentioned by Sister Wendy in the film.


1. Two heroes – Giotto and Duccio.2. The role of superstition in medieval art. Hieronymus Bosch

as the most mystical artist of the Middle Ages.

Part 3. “The age of Genius”Make sure you know these words:

sew, muse, Renaissance, papacy, artificial, abandon, helicopter, perspective

Task 3



Guilt, shadow, sew, scholar, gracious, elegant, humorous, mythology, muse, Renaissance, papacy, artificial, float, torch,

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antiquity, abandon, influential, magical, solidity, genius, oculus, ceiling, helicopter, submarine, circulation, deserve, gigantic, confused, freedom, generation, merchant, imagination, produce, perspective, astronomy, measure, fascinating.


1. What representatives of Renaissance can you name?2. What city was possibly the most important in the history of

painting?3. Describe the Renaissance attitude to a human being.4. How did Masaccio depict Adam and Eve? What was the

difference between their representations?5. Why is “La Gioconda” so complex for understanding? Do

you agree with Sister Wendy on her statement that “Mona Lisa” is the best famous picture of all time?

Ex.3. Do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Discuss them. Give as more arguments as you can. Then make a dispute.

1. Being a genius is a blessing.2. Being a genius is a curse.

Ex.4. Read the idiom below. Give Russian equivalent to it. Make up your own sentences with it.

to kill two birds with one stoneRead the following idioms and try to guess their meaning:

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armed to the teeth;be born with a silver spoon in one’s mouth;for a rainy day;in the land of Nod;serve two masters;waste one’s breath.


RaphaelMichelangeloBotticelliGiovanniLeonardo da VinciMasaccio

“Venus and Mars”“The Expulsion from the Garden of Eden”“San Marco Altarpiece”“Deliveration of Saint Peter”“The Crucifixion of St. Peter”“La Gioconda”


1. The Renaissance humanity is godlike.2. The Renaissance period was the world of mythology, Muses,

and Graces.3. Mantua was a splendid military center.4. There was no conflict between science and art during the

Renaissance period.5. The best famous picture of all time is “The Expulsion from

the Garden of Eden”.6. Julius II had an eye for talent.

Ex.7. Look at the famous “Spring” by Botticelli. Describe it paying attention to the following points:

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1. The general effect.2. The contents of the painting.3. The composition and colouring.4. Interpretation (mythology, the artist’s appeal, idea etc.).


1. The biblical story about Adam and Eve. Masaccio’s interpretation.2. Michelangelo and his famous David.3. Giovanni, his biography and masterpieces.4. The Genius of Leonardo.5. Raphael “Deliveration of Saint Peter”. Compare it with the

biblical variant.6. Describe “Sistine Madonna” by Raphael.

Part 4. “Two sides of the Alps”Make sure you know these words:

meadow, mature, torture, vindication, controversial, flounder

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Task 4



unique, stability, tender, meadow, gown, claim, vision, delight, protect, coexist, destroy, throne, rival, loss, mature, rare, climax, torture, vindication, betray, cupid, pagan, carnival, emphasis, despair, rescue, utter, misery, hatred, wonder, crown, sensitive, craftsman, carpenter, sophisticated, apparent, studio, brush, bullish, servant, the Inquisition, controversial, liberty, harvest, flounder, restoration.


1. Where are the Alps situated? What countries do the Alps divide?

2. Who was the Father of Venetian Painting?3. Why is “Madonna of the Meadow” so powerful and dramatic?

How many symbols mentioned in the film can you remember? What do the white bird and the snake in the background of the painting symbolize?

4. Tell the myth about Bacchus and Ariadne.5. In Northern Europe artists were struggling for recognition,

weren’t they? Why?6. What is the main mission of an artist according to Albrecht

Durer and his self-portrait?

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7. What monarch granted political asylum for Hans Holbein the Younger?


TitianAlbrecht DurerPaolo VeroneseGiovanni BelliniGiorgioneHans Holbein the YoungerPieter Brueghel the Elder

“Portrait of Henry VIII”“Hunters in the Snow”“The Flaying of Marsyas”“The Tempest”“The Feast in the House of Levi”“Madonna of the Meadow”“Christ among the Doctors”

Ex.4. Read the idioms below and guess what they mean. Make up your own sentences with them.

the powers that be from head to foot/toe

Ex.5. What are the titles of these paintings? Who created them?

They are so different, and at the same time both of them are powerful and take our breath away. What feelings and emotions does the left-hand painting excite? How many images of an artist can you find in the right-hand masterpiece? What are they?

Ex.6. Fill in the blanks with a suitable word given in the box.

favor, restoration, vision, court, fortune, tortures, gentleman craftsmen

1. Paolo Veronese had his own … of painting religious scenes. 2. Durer wants to show that an artist is a … even if his father keeps

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a shop. 3. Holbein came to London and found … at the … of King Henry VIII. 4. In Northern Europe artists were treated as … . 5. Many young painters leave their homes to seek their … abroad. 6. This picture is sure to need … . 7. The Inquisition is remarkable for its cruelty, intolerance and … .


1. Titian. Three images of an artist.2. Giovanni Bellini and his works of art.3. Albrecht Durer. His contribution to painting.4. Henry III, his political and psychological portrait. Anne

Boleyn.5. The problem of light and shade in painting.6. Describe “Madonna and Saints” by Giorgione.

– Is it a real world or a magical one? – What does the throne here symbolize? – Speak about the background of the painting.

Part 5. “Revolution”

Make sure you know these words:

immortalize, stare, tug, adore, contemporary, prime, compassion, guillotine

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Task 5



revolution, pastoral, idyll, naughty, patron, darken, wrinkle, ankle, quintessential, immortalize, persuade, bench, suspiciously, stare, fertility, cornsheaf, enchantment, sensuality, flitter, tug, machinery, adore, contemporary, statesman, boyhood, paradox, propagandist, politician, rid, monster, poor, prime, canvas, compassion, guillotine, sketch, female, sacrifice, capture, indignation, familiar, separate, countryside, complicated, waste, monarchy, execution, enthusiastic, alien, avoid, glitter, threat, challenge, determine


1. What was the difference between the British aristocracy and the French one?

2. Look at “Mr. and Mrs. Andrews” by Gainsborough. Make a psychological sketch of the couple.

3. Why was Jacques-Louis David called “the revolutionary spirit of France”? Who was Marat?

4. What did Ingres proclaim in his paintings?5. Who is the best loved painter for British people?6. Try to compare Constable and Turner’s vision of their epoch.7. Speak about the so called “Black paintings” and Francisco

Goya in particular.

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GainsboroughConstableIngresDavidWatteauTurnerGoyaChardin

“The Bather of Valpincon”“The Fighting Temeraire tugged to her last berth to be broken up”“The Death of Marat”“The Hay Wain”“House of Cards”“The Pilgrimage to Cytheria”“Mr. and Mrs. Andrews”“Charles IV of Spain and his family”


1. Stubbs was far more interested in the beauty of horses than in the vanity of his human patrons.

2. “Mr. and Mrs. Andrews” is one of the most tragic masterpieces.3. The French art was unlike the British one.4. Rococo is an 18th century style, which developed as Baroque

artists gave up their symmetry and became increasingly more ornate, florid, and playful.

5. Ingres thinks that medieval superstition is suitable for a new society.

6. Goya was the greatest romantic painter of the age. He glorified the blackness of a human soul.

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Ex.5. Look at the famous portrait “Jane, Countess of Harrington” by Reynolds. Describe it paying attention to the following points:

1. The general effect.2. The contents of the painting (Place, time and setting. The

accessories, the dress etc.).3. The composition and colouring.4. Interpretation (mythology, the artist’s appeal, idea etc.)

Ex.6. Read the description below and guess the painting.

“It shows the head of a small black dog gazing upwards. The dog itself is almost lost in the vastness of the rest of the image, which is empty except for a dark sloping area near the bottom of the picture: an unidentifiable mass which conceals the animal’s body…”


1. Thomas Gainsborough, Joshua Reynolds, George Stubbs. The features of British painting.

2. The French revolution and fanatical painting. David as the best representative of the age.

3. Chardin’s sadness and enchantment in his “The Pilgrimage to Cytheria”.

4. Ingres as a masterly classical artist.5. Watteau “House of Cards” as a great metaphor of our life.6. Constable’s love for British countryside.7. Joseph Mallord William Turner.8. “Black Paintings” and Francisco Goya.

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UNIT 8.BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

(Walt Disney’s picture)



1. Where is the story set?a) in a small English town;b) in a quiet French village;с) in the Scottish Highlands.

2. Why was Belle a little unhappy about her life?a) she wanted something more than this provincial life;b) she wanted to be more admired by everybody;c) she was unhappy because Gaston paid no attention to her.

3. Why did the villagers call her funny and odd?a) she was not polite to them;b) she was interested only in clothes;с) because she was always reading books.

4. Why did they call her father crazy?a) Maurice was an inventor, a genius, and they thought it was

odd;b) they thought that Maurice was dangerous;

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c) they didn’t like the way he looked 5. What was Gaston really like?

a) he was handsome and kind;b) he was loving and caring;c) he was rude and conceited.

6. Why did Gaston want to marry Belle?a) he loved her very much;b) she was the most beautiful girl in the village;c) they had a lot in common.

7. Why did she refuse him?a) she felt she didn’t deserve him;b) she thought him primeval and rude;c) he didn’t like books.

Ex.2. Mark these statements as True (T) or False (F).

1. The servants were happy to see a girl in the house, because they hoped she would be the one to break the spell.

2. Belle agreed to stay in the castle instead of her father.3. The Beast asked her to have dinner with him and she accepted

his invitation.4. Belle was left without dinner and went to bed hungry the

first night.5. Belle was allowed to go anywhere in the house except the west

wing, which was forbidden.6. The Beast wanted to do something for Belle and gave her the

piano to play whenever she liked.7. Belle was grateful to the Beast for saving her life.8. Belle wanted to see her father and the Beast let her go.9. Gaston led the villagers to kill the dangerous Beast.

10. Chip rescued Belle and Maurice from the cellar.

Ex.3. Match the beginnings and the endings of the sentences.

1. It was Cogsworth who…2. It was Mrs. Potts who...3. It was Chip who…4. It was Lumiere who…5. It was an old beggar woman who…

a) …had to sleep in the cupboard with his brothers and sisters.b) …showed Belle around the castle.c) …turned into a beautiful enchantress.d) …did not want to take a shortcut on their way from the fair.

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6. It was horse Freddy who…

e) …sang a beautiful song “Tale as old as time”.f) ...organised a cabaret show.

Ex.4. Match “Why” and “Because”.

1. Why did Gaston want to put Maurice in the asylum?2. Why didn’t the Beast tell Belle about the rose and the spell?3. Why were the servants shocked when they found that he had let her go?4. Why did Gaston lead the villagers to kill the monster?5. Why did not the Beast fight back when Gaston attacked him?6. Why did he start fighting back?7. Why was the spell broken?

a) Because he didn’t want to live without Belle.b) Because they understood that now he would remain a beast forever.c) Because he wanted to force Belle to marry him.d) Because he had learned to love and earned her love in return.e) Because he saw that Belle had come back.f) Because he wanted to kill his rival.g) Because he knew that if he told her the spell would not be broken.

Ex.5. Match the characters with their descriptions.

1. The Beast2. Belle3. Gaston4. Maurice5. Lefoe6. Cogsworth7. Lumiere8. Mrs. Potts9. Chip

a) Hospitable, passionateb) Kind-hearted, soothingc) Self-sacrificing, lovingd) Inquisitive, curiouse) Rough, unable to control his temperf) Cautious, shyg) Licking Gaston’s shoesh) Cruel, conceitedi) Absorbed in his work, a man of genius

Ex.6. Who said it?

a) Belle;b) The Beast;c) Gaston;d) The servants.

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1. I’ve come to borrow a book. Have you got something new?2. I deserve the best. She’s gorgeous, as beautiful as me. It’s no

good for a woman to read. She starts getting ideas.3. He’s lost his way in the woods. – Come and warm yourself

by the fire. – His moustache tickles, mama.4. A stranger here? You’ve come to stare at the beast! I’ll give

you the place to stay.5. I’m going to propose to the girl. There’s not a girl here who

would not like to be in your shoes. This is the day your dreams come true.

6. There’s a girl in the castle! This is the girl we’ve been waiting for!7. I’ll show you to your room. My castle is your home. You can

go anywhere you like except the west wing, it’s forbidden. You’ll join me for dinner tonight!

8. You must make yourself more presentable. And you must control your temper. Attempt to be attractive.

9. She is not a prisoner. She’s our guest. If you are stressed, it’s fine dining we suggest. Life is so unnerving for a servant who’s not serving. Please, be our guest!

10. You realise what you could have done! Get out!11. I’ve never felt that way for anyone. I want to do something

for her. I want to show you something. It’s a surprise.12. You must be bold and daring and confess your love.13. I miss my father. He’s sick, nearly dying, all alone.14. He’s learned to love. But it’s not enough to break the spell.15. He’s dangerous. It’s time to take an action. We’ll rid the

village of the monster. Who is not with us, he’s against us!16. Invaders! The castle is under attack!17. Leave me in peace! Let them come. It doesn’t matter now.18. What’s the matter, Beast? Too kind and gentle to fight back?19. Please, don’t leave me. I love you.20. Will they live happily ever after? – Of course, my dear. –

Now I don’t have to sit in the cupboard! – Tale as old as time!

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UNIT 9.

ANASTASIA

(After the 20th Century Fox film)



1. Where is the story set?a) in revolutionary Petersburg;b) in Victorian London;c) in the 19th century Moscow.

2. What were the Romanovs celebrating?a) Anastasia’s birthday;b) Anastasia’s grandmother’s departure;c) the 300th anniversary of the Romanovs’ rule.

3. What gift did Anastasia receive from her grandmother?a) a new dress to dance at the party;b) a music box to make the separation easier;c) a picture of a doll to remember her by.

4. What kind of a man was Rasputin?

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a) friendly and kind;b) power-mad and dangerous;c) loving and giving.

5. What did Rasputin sell his soul for?a) for 30 silver pieces;b) for the power to destroy the Romanovs;c) for the Russian throne.

6. How did the kitchen boy help Anastasia and her grandmother escape from the Bolsheviks?

a) through the chimney;b) through the window;c) through the door in the wall.

7. What happened when Anastasia and her grandmother were getting on the train?

a) Anastasia fell on the rails and lost her memory;b) they were caught by the Bolsheviks;c) the grandmother decided to stay in Russia.


1. The revolutionists said that their life was very interesting and comfortable.

2. The rumour was spread over St Petersburg that one of the Romanov’s daughters might have survived.

3. Dimitri’s and Vlad’s plan was to get the reward promised by the Dowager Empress to those who would find Anastasia.

4. Anya was grateful that the headmistress of the orphanage had found her a job at the fish factory.

5. It was difficult for Anya to make a choice at the fork and she was waiting for a sign.

6. The woman at the ticket office told Anastasia to see Dimitri who could help her with the exit papers.

7. When Anastasia saw the palace she had once lived in she recognised it at once.

8. Anya agreed to play the part of Anastasia because she needed money so badly.

9. The name Anastasia means “She will rise again”.10. It was Dimitri who brought Rasputin the news that Anastasia

was alive.

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1. The evil sparks tried …2. Dmitri tried ...3. Vlad tried …4. Anastasia tried ...5. Pooka tried…

a) …to wake up Dmitri so that he could stop Anya from jumping overboard.b) …to teach Anastasia to dance.c) …to kill Anastasia on the train.d) …to help Dimitri to uncouple the carriage.e) …to wake up Anastasia from her ter-rible nightmare.


1. Why was Sophie sure that it was at last the real Anastasia?2. Why was Dimitri sure that Anastasia was real?3. Why was Dimitri sad when he realised that Anastasia was real?4. Why was Dimitri afraid that Anastasia wouldn’t marry him?5. Why did they go shopping in Paris?6. Why did the Dowager Empress refuse to talk to Dimitri at the theatre?7. Why did Dimitri capture the grandmother’s car?

a) Because he was afraid she would not marry him.b) Because he was sure that “princesses don’t marry kitchen boys”.c) Because that was his only chance to speak to her in private.d) Because she had answered all her questions correctly.e) Because she had heard about him holding auditions in St. Petersburg.f) Because they wanted to buy some clothes for the ballet.g) Because she mentioned a kitchen boy who opened the wall and it was actually he who did it.

Ex.5. Mark the statements as True (T) or False (F).

1. The grandmother finally believed that it was her granddaughter when Anastasia sang their lullaby to her.

2. Dimitri was going to leave Paris because he didn’t like it.3. It was her grandmother who made Anastasia change her

mind about Dimitri and staying in the palace.

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4. It was Anastasia who destroyed Rasputin and his evil lamp.5. Anastasia was not going to see her grandmother again.6. Anastasia found her home, love, and family in Paris.7. Bartok found his happiness on the roof of St. Paul’s Сathedral.

Ex.6. Who said it?

a) Anastasia;b) The grandmother;c) Dimitri;d) Vlad;e) Rasputin;f) Bartok;g) Sophie.

1. She begged me not to return to Paris so I had a very special gift made for her to make the separation easier for both of us.

2. I will not rest until I see the end of the Romanov line for ever.3. Whoever gave me this necklace must have loved me.4. This place, it’s like a memory from a dream.5. Actually, considering how long you have been dead, you look

pretty good.6. What I hate about this government –everything is in red.7. If we live through this, remind me to thank you.8. I taught her well. I planned it all. I just forgot romance.9. It was a nightmare. It’s all right. You are safe now.

10. 10. How do you expect to get to Paris in one piece?11. 11. I will see no more girls claiming to be Anastasia.12. How does Anastasia like her tea?13. Surely, you can think of something to arrange a brief interview

with the Dowager.14. From the very beginning you lied.15. I spilled the bottle… the carpet was soaked and it forever

smelled of peppermint.16. I can’t stay. I don’t belong here.17. He didn’t take it.18. This is for Dimitri... This is for me... And this is for you.19. They’ve eloped. Isn’t it romantic? Isn’t it a perfect ending?20. It’s a perfect beginning.21. Wow! I tell you what… Wow! So long everybody.

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UNIT 10.FILM “ROMAN HOLIDAY”



1. Why was Ann in hysterics?a) because they didn’t give her the nightgown with rosebuds

on it;b) because she got tired of everlasting schedules;c) because they wanted her to dance with an old duke.

2. How did she manage to escape?a) she gave sleeping pills to her guard;b) she went out quietly when the guard was sleeping;c) she killed her guard.

3. Who was Joe?a) a correspondent of American News Service;b) a pretender, who wanted to earn money;c) a vagabond, that was by chance in the street, when Ann

was sleeping.4. When did he learn that she was a princess?

a) from the very beginning;b) when he saw her photo in the newspaper;c) he didn’t know who she was till the end.

5. Was this day interesting and unusual to her?a) yes, she was happy;b) yes, but she was a bit nervous about her parents;c) no, she thought it improperly to roam about like a

vagabond.6. How did Irving use his lighter?

a) to light cigarettes;b) to take photos;c) to burn unnecessary papers.

7. What do the words “exclusive interview” mean?

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a) an interview, given to anybody who is interested in it;b) an interview, given to a famous reporter;c) an interview about the innermost thoughts, given to the

select few.8. What kind of inscriptions did they see on the wall?

a) about fulfilled wishes;b) complaints;c) curses.

9. What was arranged on the barge?a) a dance competition;b) dances;c) a trap for Ann.

10. The men in black – who were they?a) the men from the secret police;b) the burglars;c) the musicians from the band “Black Idols”.

Ex.2. Guess the meaning of the following word combinations :

1. a dead ringer:a) a bell, that doesn’t ring;b) a dead man who used to ring;c) an exact copy;d) anyone who has a great deal of charm.

2. in toto:a) under totalitarian regime;b) taking part in totalizator;c) completely, absolutely.

3. to be fired:a) to be dismissed from a job;b) to be burnt;c) to be shot.


1. Princess Ann was happy and light-minded, surrounded with so many servants and guards.

2. Her schedule was interesting and various.3. She fell asleep because of the sleeping medicine.4. Joe met her by chance.5. Joe and Irving wanted to make friends with Ann.

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6. Irving had a lighter in the shape of photo-camera.7. Joe and Irving received 5000$ for their story.8. Joe and Ann fell into water from the fear of the men in black.9. Ann was afraid of the men in black.

10. Joe and Ann said good-bye to each other and arranged for the next meeting.

11. Irving gave photos to Princess Ann as a present.


1. It was Ann who…2 It was Joe who…3 It was Irving who…4 It was boss who…5 It was Mario who…6 It was Giovanni who…

a) …cut her hair.b) …took photos with his lighter.c) …escaped from the Coliseum.d) …owned the house where Joe lived.e) …gave his employees the task to make the interview with princess Ann.f) …saved princess from the men in black.


1. Why was princess Ann in hysterics?2. Why did Ann fall asleep in the street?3. Why did Joe decide to bring Ann to his room?4. Why didn’t Joe tell Ann who he was?5. Why didn’t Ann write her inscription on the wall?6. Why was it difficult to Ann to say good-bye to Joe?7. Why didn’t Joe write his story?8. Why did Ann return to Coliseum?

a) Because the chances of it being granted were very slight.b) Because he wanted to obtain the exclusive interview.c) Because he didn’t want the police to take her.d) Because she fell in love with him.e) Because she was aware of her duty to her family and her country.f) Because Ann became more than a princess to him.g) Because she was given sleeping medicine.h) Because she was tired of everlasting official appointments.

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Ex.6. Match the characters with their descriptions.

1. Ann2. Joe3. Irving4. Boss

a) impatient, carefulb) practical, cheerful, typical “paparazzo”c) clever, delicate, tactful, strong in body and character

5. Irving’s dames6. Taxi driver7. Barber

d) cheerful, easy-going, light-mindede) charming, kind-hearted, spontaneous, responsibleg) rather good professionalh) broad-minded, sometimes rough, ironical, practical

Ex.7. Who said it?

a) Princess Ann;b) Joe Bradley;c) Boss;d) Irving;e) General.

1. You are well-read, well-dressed snoozing away in a public street.2. People who can’t handle liquor shouldn’t drink it.3. Can I have a silk nightgown with rosebuds on it.4. I think you described it very well in view of the fact that she

was taken ill…and has had all her appointments for today cancelled in foto.

5. You have my permission to withdraw.6. You aren’t fired. When I want to fire you, you won’t have to

ask. You’ll know you are fired.7. I’m talking about her views on everything… her innermost

thoughts, as revealed to your own correspondent in a private, personal, exclusive interview.

8. I dreamt I was asleep in the street and a young man came. He was tall and strong. He was so mean to me.

9. How are you going to obtain this fantastic interview?10. I’ll enter her sick room disguised as a thermometer.11. Did anybody ever tell you you’re a dead ringer for…12. It’s an American term. It means anyone who has a great deal

of charm.13. Hit him again, Smiti!

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14. I’m a good cook. I could earn my living at it…. I just haven’t had the chance to do it for anyone.

15. Promise not to watch me go beyond the corner…16. 24 hours. They can’t all be blank.17. Were I not completely aware of my duty to my family and my

country I wouldn’t have come back tonight. Or indeed ever again.

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UNIT 11.THE KING’S SPEECH


Part 1. The Duke of York and Dr. Logue of Harley Street1925. King George V reigns over a quarter of the world’s people.

He asks his second son, the Duke of York, to give a closing speech at the Empire Exhibition at Wembley, London. The nation is disappointed. The Duke of York can’t speak.


1. Why did the Duke of York fail to speak at the exhibition?a) his father decided to give a speech himself;b) he had an urgent call from the Palace and had to leave;c) he could not control his stammer.

2. What method did the Royal physician use to cure him?a) unorthodox and controversial method;b) classical method that cured Demosthenes;c) hypnosis.

3. Why did Elizabeth, the Duchess of York, decide to see Lionel Logue?

a) he was recommended to her by Aileen McLeod, the President of the Society of Speech Therapists;

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b) he was a well- known doctor in London;c) he was her father’s school friend.

4. What did Logue say he would need for his method to work?a) obedience and confidence;b) trust and total equality;c) time and patience.

5. How did he refuse to treat him in the palace?a) he said he worked on the principle “my game, my turf,

my rules”;b) he did not want the royal family to interfere;c) he wanted to be closer to his family.

6. What bed-time story did the Duke of York tell his daughters?a) about a girl who lost her way in the woods;b) about a frog who turned into a handsome Prince;c) about a penguin who turned into an albatross.

7. Why did Logue fail at the audition of the Dramatic Society?a) he could not remember the lines of the play;b) it was his first attempt to play Shakespeare;c) the Dramatic Society was looking for someone younger

and more regal, they said.8. Why did Logue send a boy to meet the Duke and the Duchess?

a) he wanted them to see the results of his work;b) he was in the loo;c) he was too shy to meet them himself.

9. What did Logue do to break the ice?a) he offered a cup of tea;b) he remarked about the weather;c) nothing.

10. How did Logue prefer to be called and to call The Duke?a) Mr. Logue and Mr. Johnson;b) Doctor Logue and Your Royal Highness;c) Lionel and Bertie.

11. What questions did Logue not ask when he was talking to The Duke?

a) what was your earliest memory?b) who was your physician?c) when did your defect start?

12. What bet did they have?a) Bertie could read flawlessly right here and right now;

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b) his stammer would be cured within a fortnight;c) his stammer would disappear in two days.

13. What was their wager?a) a shilling;b) a sixpence;c) a fortune.

14. Why did Lionel play the music in Bertie’s earphones while Bertie was reading “To be or not to be”?

a) the music was to encourage Bertie;b) the music was to calm him;c) he did not want Bertie to hear his voice.

15. What did he give to the Duke as a souvenir when he was leaving?a) the recording of what he had read;b) the record with the music;d) the record with the instructions.


1. The Duke’s reading from the Hamlet was sublime but he refused to listen to it, said it was hopeless, and left.

2. In his Christmas broadcast of 1934 King George V spoke about regaining prosperity and tranquillity in the time of depression and also about helping disheartened people.

3. King George was calm and patient when his son was trying to read his Christmas speech.

4. King George was sure that his son David would be a strong king and could oppose Hitler and the proletarian abyss.

5. King George V disapproved of David’s taking to Mrs. Simpson and thought it would ruin the family and the nation in 12 months.

6. When The Duke of York played the recording and heard that he was reading perfectly, he thought he had been cured.

7. When he came to Logue again he said he was willing to work hard.

8. Logue used all these methods to treat him: saying tongue-twisters, singing words, rolling, swaying, bouncing, inhaling smoke, talking through the marbles, tricking him.

9. The Duke used most of these techniques while he was speaking publicly.

10. David felt he was trapped and even at his father’s deathbed he could think of nothing but his Wallis.

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11. After his father’s death Bertie realised that David would be careless with his duties and that he would be required to do a lot of public speaking himself.

12. When he came to see Logue they started talking as friends.

Ex.3. Bertie comes to see Logue after his father’s death.

Match the fragments of their conversation.

1. B. – I’m sorry to intrude.2. L. – Hot milk?3. B. – What did your father do?4. L. – Here’s to the memory of your father.5. B. – I always wanted to make models. But I had to collect stamps because my father collected stamps.6. B. – My brother… (he hesitates).7. B – I’m not going to sit here warbling…

a) L. – He was a brewer.b) L. – Not at all. Please, come in. Do you feel like working today?c) L. – Try to sing it …my brother David...dum-dum-dum…d) L. – (takes the model) Rules are rules.e) B. – No, I’d kill for something stronger.f) L. – You can finish this off if you sing.g) B. – My father’s last words were, Bertie has got more guts than the rest of his brothers put together.

Ex.4. Match Lionel’s questions with Bertie’s replies.

1. Does it feel strange now that David is on the throne?2. Did David ever tease you?3. Are you naturally right-handed?4. Were there any other corrections?5. Who were you clo-sest to in your family?6. What about your brother Jonnie? Were you close to him?

a) Left. I was punished and I used the right.b) Jonnie, sweet boy. Epilepsy. He died at 13, hidden from view.c) To tell the truth it was a relief know-ing I wouldn’t be King.d) Oh, yes, they all did “B-b-b-Ber-tie”. Father encouraged him.e) Metal splints. I had to wear them day and night. Bloody agony, to straighten my legs.

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f) Nannies. But not my first Nanny. She loved David and hated me. When we were presented to our parents for the daily viewing, she’d pinch me so that I’d cry and be handed back to her immedi-ately. Then she wouldn’t feed me…

Part 2. King Edward VIII and his abdication

Ex.1. Connect “Why” and “Because”.

1. Why did Bertie keep saying the thistle tongue-twister on his way to Balmoral?2. Why did Elizabeth find it difficult to be pleasant to Mrs. Simpson?3. Why did Elizabeth receive coldly Wallis’s welcome “to their little country shack”?4. Why did Churchill say she was right?5. Why was Bertie angry when he was speaking to David?6. Why was he shocked?

a) Because she wanted to show that Wallis was nobody there and that they came on the invitation of the King.b) He had to keep practising all the time.c) David told him that he was going to marry Wallis and he knew that it meant abdication.d) Because she called her a “fat Scottish cook”.e) He said that, according to the decree, the Royalty should be received by the official host, the King, not a commoner.f) David didn’t want to talk about serious things and said Herr Hitler would sort them out.

Ex.2. Difficult time for Bertie. He is terribly scared and can’t control the situation. Logue takes him for a stroll but fails to help him.

Connect the sentences with “So” or “But”.

1. David was teasing Bertie saying that Bertie was trying to push him off the throne 2. Logue tried to use a new method of saying ‘f-words’, etc. but it didn’t help

So/but

So/but

a) Bertie couldn’t say a single word to him in reply.b) He took him out for some fresh air.

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3. Bertie said his brother is infatuated by a woman who had been married twice and the Church would not tolerate it.4. Logue tried to persuade Bertie that his place might be on the throne.5. Logue tried to tell him that he shouldn’t be governed by fear.6. Logue saw that all further conversation was useless

So/but

So/but

So/but

So/but

c) He would do anything to keep his brother on the throne.d) Bertie said he was not an alternative to his brother and Logue’s words meant treason.e) Bertie wouldn’t listen to him. He said Logue was nobody, the son of a brewer.g) He slowed down and stayed behind.

Ex.3. Find the wrong reason.

1. Prime Minister Baldwin explained to Bertie why Mrs. Simp-son was unsuitable. He gave a few reasons:

a) She was an American.b) She was soon-to-be twice-divorced American and the

King as Head of the Church of England cannot marry a divorced woman

c) According to Scotland Yard the King had been sharing his affections towards her with some other man.

d) Hitler’s ambassador Count Ribbentrop sent her 17 car-nations every day.

2. Winston Churchill explained to Bertie why the King should abdicate.

a) He was careless with the state papers and lacked commit-ment and resolve.

b) There were worries where he would stand when war came with Germany.

c) He would not be able to unite the nation.d) He would try to dissolve the Parliament.

Part 3. King George VI. “I have a Voice”

Ex.1. Choose the right answer.

1. Why did Bertie and Elizabeth come to see Logue the first thing he became King?

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a) he wanted to apologise;b) he wanted to thank him and say good bye;c) he wanted to meet his family.

2. What did Myrtle, Logue’s wife, do when she came home and found the Queen in her sitting room?

a) she called her Her Majesty and asked if she and His Majesty would stay for dinner.

b) she got furious because her husband hadn’t told her anything.c) she fainted.

3. What did the King ask Logue about?a) to continue working at his stammer;b) to come and meet his family;c) to help him with the Coronation speech.

Ex.2. Westminster Abbey is being prepared for the Coronation.

Match the beginnings with the endings.

1. The Archbishop wanted to guide the King through …2. The King wanted Logue to…3. Logue wanted Westminster Abbey to…4. The King wanted Doctor Logue to…5. Logue wanted King George VI to…6. During the war Logue helped the shell-shocked soldiers who were unable to speak to….

a) be placed at their disposal for the rehearsal.b) the Coronation ceremonyc) to explain why he had no training, diploma, no qualification.d) cope with their fear and to regain faith in their own voice.e) understand that war was his experience.f) be seated with his family in the King’s box.

Ex.3. Logue is a success. He finally makes The King say “I’m a King! I have a Voice”.

Extend the idea of sentence A in sentence B.A B

Logue never lied to Bertie about his qualifications.2. Bertie was afraid people would call him a Voiceless King

a) He said he was sure Bertie would make a bloody good King.b) He said anyone could sit here

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A B3. Logue sat in St. Edward’s Chair.4. The King was angry that Lo-gue wasn’t listening as if he was a commoner and resisted him.5. Logue was happy and proud to see the King so strong and determined.

c) He said “Listen to me! I’m a King! I have a Voice!”d) He said his plaque said “L. Logue. Speech defects”, no Dr., no letters after the name.e) and Mad King George-the-Stammerer, who let his people down in the hour of need.

Ex.4. 3rd September 1939. The country is at war with Germany. King George VI is going to speak to his people.

One of the sentences is not in the right place. Find it.1. It’s announced that the country is at war with Germany.2. The King has to address the nation.3. He immediately sends for Logue.4. They have 40 minutes before broadcast.5. They start rehearsing.6. He goes to the broadcast room.7. Churchill encourages him on the way.8. Logue opens the window to get some fresh air.9. He takes off his coat.

10. Logue arrives.11. The King whispers a tongue twister.12. Elizabeth kisses him.13. He thanks Logue for everything.14. Logue says, “Say it to me as a friend”.15. He starts speaking:

In this grave hour, perhaps the most fateful in our history, I send to every household of my people, both at home and overseas, this message spoken with the same depth of feeling for each of you as if I were able to cross your threshold and speak to you myself.

For the second time in the lives of most of us, we are at war. Over and over again, we have tried to find a peaceful way out of the differences between ourselves and those who are our enemies; but it has been in vain.

We have been forced into a conflict, for we are called to meet the challenge of a principle which, if it were to prevail, would be fatal to any civilised order of the world.

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Such a principle, stripped of all disguise is surely the mere primitive doctrine, that might is right.

For the sake of all that we ourselves hold dear, it is unthinkable that we should refuse to meet the challenge.

It is to this high purpose that I now call my people at home and my people across the seas, who will make our cause their own.

I ask them to stand calm and firm and united in this time of trial.The task will be hard. There may be dark days ahead, and war

can no longer be confined to the battlefield, but we can only do the right as we see the right and reverently commit our cause to God.

If one and all we keep resolutely faithful to it, then with God’s help, we shall prevail.

Ex.5. Who said it?

a) Everybody;b) Logue;c) Elizabeth;d) Bertie;e) The archbishop;f) Elizabeth, daughter;g) Margaret.

1. It’s very good, Bertie. You still stammered on the W.2. Congratulations, Your Majesty!3. Thank you, Logue. Well done, my friend.4. (stepping aside) Thank you, Your Majesty.5. I knew you’d be good. Thank you, Lionel.6. Your Majesty, I am speechless.7. Halting at first but then much better.8. Splendid, papa!King George VI made Lionel Logue a Commander of the Royal

Victorian Order in 1944.This high honour from a grateful King made Lionel part of the

only order of chivalry that specifically rewards acts of personal service to the Monarch. Lionel was with the King for every wartime speech.

Through his broadcasts, George VI became the symbol of the nation resistance.

Lionel and Bertie remained friends for the rest of their lives.

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UNIT 12.SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE

Ex.1. Answer the questions.

1. Where was Ram at the start of the film?2. Why was inspector beating him?3. Why did Ram agree to watch the DVD of the quiz show?4. What did Ram learn when he was living with Father Timothy?5. How did Ram know the answer to the first question?6. How were Ram and his friend, Salim, like each other?7. Who was Sethji and why did he visit the Children’s Home?8. What did Ram and Salim do when they learnt the truth?9. Why did Ram decide to go to Mumbai?

10. Where did Ram meet his friend Salim?11. How did Salim’s story help Ram with the question?12. Where was Ram living at the end of the story and who was

he living with?

Ex.2. People in the Story. Who are the sentences about. Write a name next to the information. There are two extra names in the box.

Nita Balwant Singh Salim Smita Father Timothy Maman Neelima Kumari Shankar Colonel Taylor Prem Kumar Gudiya

1. Smita She was Ram’s lawyer.2. He took Ram to live with him when he was a

young child.

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3. He was the TV presenter.4. He left the children’s home.5. He owned the school for disabled children.6. She was a famous actress who Ram worked for.8. She was a young friend of Ram’s. He helped her.9. He worked in India for the Australian government.10. She was the girl Ram loved.

Ex.3. Places and Events in the Story. What happened in these places? Match 1-8 with a-h and complete the sentences.

1. The Church of St Mary, Delhi2. The school for disabled children, Mumbai3. Juhu, Mumbai4. The chawl, Mumbai5. Delhi6. On the train to Mumbai7. Agra8. Prem Studios, Mumbai

a) Ram met Gudiyab) Ram worked for the Taylor familyc) Ram met Nita at the Taj Mahald) Ram and Salim had singing lessonse) Ram took part in the quiz showf) Baby Ram was found on Christmas Dayg) Ram worked for Neelima Kumarih) Ram killed a robber

Ex.4. Can you remember if the sentence is true or false or doesn’t say (T, F or Ds)?

1. Ram guessed the answers at the quiz show.2. Ram didn’t agree to watch the DVD of the quiz show with

Smita.3. Ram lived the first two years of his life with his mother.4. Father Timothy gave the orphan boy the names that would

help him.5. Ram could sing well. Soon he became the leader at Delhi

Children’s Home for Boys.6. Neelima Kumari had been a very famous actress.7. Ram worried after Neelima Kumari’s death. He didn’t have

a job.8. Ram was afraid to go to Mambai.9. Ram and Nita were not old enough. They couldn’t get married.

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10. Salim discovered that Ahmed Khan was a friend of Maman’s.11. Ram wanted to be on the quiz show because he wanted to

become famous.12. Ram told Kumar that he wanted revenge, not money.

Ex.5. Complete the gaps. Use each word from the box once.

immigrant monsoon blind accused slums diplomat arrest commercial punished orphan presenter charity head and tails safe

1. Ram didn’t know his parents. He was an ....2. Many people do not have good living conditions in Mumbai.

They live in .... .3. Mumbai has a big problem with water, especially in the ...

season.4. The two sides of a coin are called ... .5. Colonel Taylor represented the Australian government in

India. He was a ... .6. Swapna Devi put some money and a photograph in a special

place called a ... .7. Maman ... the children who did not earn enough money.8. Some organisations help street children. This type of organi-

sation is called a ... .9. Surdas was a very famous singer who could not see. He was ... .

10. Prem Kumar asked the questions on the quiz show. He was the ... .

11. Before the billion-rupee question, there were two ... breaks.12. Julie was born in Haiti but lived in the USA. She was an ... .13. The television company ... Ram of cheating.14. Ram wanted the police to ... Neelima’s boyfriend for hitting her.

Ex.6. Write the letters in the correct order to make words from the story.

1. EREUP rupee Indian money2. RASI a traditional Indian dress foe

women3. STIPER someone who works in some

Christian churches

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4. DEYMOC a funny film, play or television programme

5. GEGARB someone who asks for money on the street to live

6. DRATEGY a film, play or television program-me in which people suffer

7. VELERVOR a small gun

8. NRLEG-WODK

the information, skills, understan-ding that you have gained through learning or experience

9. TCAEH to behave in a dishonest way in order to win or get an advantage, especially in a competition, game, or examination

10. ZIQU a competition or game in which people have to answer questions

11. IRCIALEST judging and dealing with situations in a particular way according to what is actually possible rather than what you would like to happen

12. USLM a house or an area of a city that is in a very bad condition where very poor people live

Ex.7. Put the lines of the film review in the correct order.

We learn that the police have rested him because he is taking part in the popular TV quiz show “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?”

The ending is very exciting!

The film starts quite close to the end of the story, where we see Jamal, the younger of the two brothers, in a Mumbai police station.

The film Slumdog Millionaire, which came out at the beginning of this year, has had big au diences in cinemas in many different countries.

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Bad things happen in the story and there is quite a lot of violence, but there is also hum our.He has already given the right answers to lots of questions and now has the choice to win a huge amount of money.One of the things that helps Slumdog Millionaire seem realistic is the fact that a few of the young actors are themselves from Mumbai slums.

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The film tells the story of two brothers growing up in a very large slum in the biggest city in India, Mumbai.The film then goes back in time and shows that Jamal knows the answers because of things that happened to him, his brother Salim in the past.

Ex.8. Prepositions. Write the correct preposition in the gap: about, for or at.

1. A man went around town to collect money ... a soldiers’ charity.

2. Neelima prepared ... the greatest role of her life.3. Prem Kumar lied ... the answer to the final question.4. Shantaram screamed ... his wife and daughter.5. At first, Ram was vary excited ... going to the new school in

Mumbai.6. Ram worked ... Colonel Taylor.7. Maman punished the boys ... not making enough money.8. Prem Kumar didn’t smile ... Ram at the end of the show.9. The fortune-teller looked ... Ram’s hand.

10. Colonel Taylor knew ... things that happened behind closed doors.

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UNIT 13.THE LORD OF THE RINGS. THE RETURN

OF THE KING. BEYOND THE MOVIE

Ex.1. Compare the film script with Tolkien’s text:

a) Compare the vocabulary.b) Compare the grammar constructions.

1. The film script

IMAGE: A BRIGHT LIGHT suddenly flares ... FRODO squeezes his eyes shut, gasping.

FRODO (frightened) Where am I?A FAMILIAR VOICE cuts through the swirl of sound.GANDALF (O.S.) You are in the House of Elrond, and it is ten

o’clock in the morning on October the twenty-fourth, if you want to know.

INT. FRODO’S BEDROOM – DAYFRODO’S eyes flicker OPEN ... He is lying in bed next to an

OPEN WINDOW ... DAPPLED sunlight plays on richly carved timbers ... the sound of a nearby waterfall drifts through the VISTA of FIR TREES.

FRODO (weak relief) Gandalf!ANGLE ON: GANDALF IS SITTING NEXT TO FRODO’S

BED ... softly puffing on his pipe. He smiles at FRODO.GANDALF Yes, I’m here. And you’re lucky to be here too. A

few more hours and you would have been beyond our aid. But you have some strength in you, my dear Hobbit.

FRODO sits up, looking at GANDALF questioningly... CLOSE ON:FRODO What happened, Gandalf? Why didn’t you meet us?GANDALF I am sorry, Frodo.GANDALF ... troubled. His eyes drift away.GANDALF (CONT).

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2. Tolkien’s text

Frodo woke with a splitting headache which was made worse when he realised that nothing that painful could be a dream.

“Where am I – and why is everything so loud,” – he said before changing to a whisper. Oh, this was a bad one alright.

“You are in the Last Homely House – or the first – or maybe neither, as many homely houses have been built before and after this one. Suffice it to say that it is the house of Elrond and he’s been hard at work up until last night trying to save your silly mortal hide”.

The voice was that of Gandalf’s and Frodo never imagined any voice could be as loud as what he was hearing right now. “Could you show some respect and keep it down. Please. People are busy dying here”.

“Oh it’s not that bad, you could be dead already.” Gandalf had turned away from the sideboard he had been standing at and was approaching Frodo with a fluted glass with a green concoction in it. “Here, drink this, it will help you get over the hang ..., I mean, headache that you have. It has been close these past four days and we had to keep you well sedated while we forced the blood toward your brain again. Nasty work that was. We didn’t finish until last night. Oh, by the way, don’t worry, some women find scars sexy”.

I don’t know which, Gandalf thought to himself, but I’m sure there must be at least one somewhere. I was delayed.

Ex.2. Translate into Russian.

Tolkien’s Prose Style and its Literary and Rhetorical Effects (quote)

Michael D. C. Drout

While J. R. R. Tolkien’s prose style in The Lord of the Rings has been both attacked and defended, its details have seldom been analysed in terms of specific aesthetic effects. This lacuna in Tol-kien criticism is certainly understandable, given the perceived ne-cessity of first defending Tolkien’s work as a worthy object of se-rious literary (rather than sociological or pop-cultural) study: cri-tics have spent much effort countering ill-informed and even logically contradictory claims about Tolkien’s work, and the dis-cussion of writing style has had to be given short shrift in the effort

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to make the study of Tolkien academically respectable. But the analytical neglect of Tolkien’s prose style has had the unfortunate effect of ceding important ground to Tolkien’s detractors, who, with simple, unanalysed quotations, point to some word or turn of phrase and, in essence, sniff that such is not the stuff of good lite-rature. I would even contend that a reaction against Tolkien’s non-Modernist prose style is just as influential in the rejection of Tol-kien by traditional literary scholars as is Modernist antipathy to the themes of his work, the ostensible political content of The Lord of the Rings, the popularity of the books, or even Tolkien’s position outside the literary mainstream of his day (all of which have been well documented and countered by recent critics).

A complete analysis (or justification) of Tolkien’s style is beyond the scope of any one essay, but in this paper I hope to make a start at a criticism of some of the passages most obviously unlike tradi-tional Modernist literature: the battle of Еowyn against the Lord of the Nazgul and Denethor’s self-immolation. The style of these passages is not, contra some of Tolkien’s most perceptive critics, over-wrought or archaic. Rather, Tolkien produces a tight inter-weaving of literary references – specifically, links to Shakespeare’s King Lear in both style and thematic substance – with grammati-cal, syntactic, lexical, and even aural effects. His writing thus achieves a stylistic consistency and communicative economy that rivals his Modernist contemporaries. At the same time his treat-ment of Lear shows his engagement with ideas (in this case, the problem of pride and despair among the powerful) that have long been considered among the great themes of English literature.

We begin our analysis with a subtle literary reference to King Lear that connects triangularly the Lord of the Nazgul, Denethor, and Shakespeare’s mad King. This reference is the Lord of the Nazgul’s threat “Come not between the Nazgul and his prey” which echoes King Lear’s “Come not between the dragon and his wrath” (I, i, 122). The two passages are syntactically identical, relying on the fronting of the verb “come” in order to delete the dummy morpheme “do” (the effect of this grammatical shift will be discussed in detail below). While it is true that the Lear passage and the RK passage do not mean identical things (the Nazgul is talking about something physical; Lear is more metaphorical), the similarity is significant: the passages can be transformed from one

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to another with the mere substitution of two nouns, one of these being the substitution of one monster for another (Nazgul for dragon). This reference, then, connects the Lord of the Nazgul to Lear and invokes, through the principle of metonymy, the greater, “more echoic” context of the referenced literary tradition, creating a set of interconnecting references that can tell readers more about the characters involved than is explicit in the narrative. These links also provide some hints that can be used to understand better the complex interplay of ideas (aesthetic, political, moral, and religious) in The Lord of the Rings.

Now one mere turn of phrase would indeed be a lot to hang a comparison on, but there are additional similarities as well as other information that we can use to show Tolkien’s knowledge of and interest in Lear. Both these similarities and the shared themes, moreover, connect Lear not only to the Lord of the Nazgul, but also to Denethor. Examining, via the materials published by Christopher Tolkien in The History of the Lord of the Rings, the development of this passage and the description of Denethor’s suicide suggests that an original connection with Lear in the Еowyn passage went on to shape further the development of the character and actions of Denethor. That is, what was at first a one-time stylistic invocation of King Lear ended up shaping a number of characters, making more complex Tolkien’s discussion of kingship, and allowing a further analysis of the moral and religious problems associated not only with the phenomenon that Tolkien, following W. P. Ker and E. V. Gordon, called “northern courage”, but also with the problems of kingship (legitimacy, authority, duty toward people) that are important components of The Return of the King.

When Denethor finally descends into madness and attempts to burn himself and Faramir alive, he orders his servants (hitherto blocked by Beregond at the door of the tombs) to bring him a torch: “‘Come hither!’ [End Page 139] he cried to his servants. ‘Come, if you are not all recreant!’” (RK, V, vii, 130). Similarly Lear calls Kent “recreant” after Kent has criticised Lear’s treatment of Cordelia (I, i,170). “Recreant” is an unusual word even in such similar contexts. While it appears in Chaucer, Malory, and also in Shakespeare’s Henry VI part II, the OED lists no uses after 1897. I have been unable to find it anywhere else in Tolkien’s corpus of

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writings, suggesting that, although it is an anachronistic word, it is not a diagnostically Tolkienian anachronism (such as “pale” used as to describe a jewel or light, “fell” used both as an adjective and a noun, or, perhaps the infamous “eyot”). Thus its use bespeaks a connection with (although it does not prove a definite source in) Lear that is not contradicted by further parallels.

If you want to read the rest of the text usehttp://muse.jhu.edu/journals/tolkien_studies/v001/1.1drout.html

The enduring popularity of The Lord of the Rings has led to numerous references in popular culture, the founding of many societies by fans of Tolkien’s works, and the publication of many books about Tolkien and his works. The Lord of the Rings has inspired and continues to inspire, artwork, music, films and television, video games, and subsequent literature.

Ex.3. What is the reason for such popularity? Use the words given below in your answer.

Heroic romanceMiraculousEnchantingRealityValidityLoyaltyDevotionSiegeArmouryThought-out

Ex.4. “The Lord of the Rings” and the world culture: two-way influence. Mind the background.

We can feel an enormous background in Tolkien’s works. Specific literature influences on “The Lord of the Rings” by European mythologies include the Anglo-Saxon poem “Beowulf”, which influenced the figures of the Rohirrim. Another Anglo-Saxon poem, “The Wanderer”, is paraphrased by Aragorn as an example of Rohirric verse. Tolkien may have also borrowed elements from the “Volsunga saga” (the Old Norse basis of the later German Nibelungenlied and Richard Wagner’s opera series, Der Ring des

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Nibelungen, also called the Ring Cycle), specifically a magical golden ring and a broken sword which is reforged. In the “Volsunga saga”, these items are respectively Andvarinaut and Gram, and very broadly correspond to the One Ring and Narsil/Anduril.

Shakespeare’s Macbeth also influenced Tolkien in a number of ways. The Ent attack on Isengard was inspired by “Birnam Wood coming to Dunsinane” in the play; Tolkien felt men carrying boughs were not impressive enough, and thus he used actual tree-like creatures.

Ex.5. Speak about “The Lord of the Rings” influence on modern culture. Prove your answer.

1. Where can we find this influence nowadays?2. Do you know any other instances of classical literature

influence on modern culture?

Ex.6. Match the heroes from the movie with real historical persons and explain your choice.

Aragorn Lewis and Clark;Gendalf George Pickett;Faramir Theodore Roosevelt;Frodo and Sam B. Franklin;Meridoc and Peperin Elizabeth I;Gimli and Legolas William Wallace;Sir Edmund Hillary/Tenzing Norgay;William Cecil.

Ex.7. Prepare some questions for the interview with the literary characters or actors.

Ex.8. Guess the characters using Tolkien’s descriptions.

1. Gandalf described him as «taller than some and fairer than most, with a cleft in his chin perky chap with a bright eye», he had thick, curly brown hair, like most others.

2. Tolkien gives a description of him: lean, dark and tall with shaggy dark hair “flecked with grey”, grey eyes, and a stern pole face. It is also stated that he was the tallest in the Company. He is often grim and sad, with unexpected moments of levity.

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3. He is an honourable, wise and stalwart warrior, favouring the axe as his weapon.

4. Tolkien describes him as the last of the wizards to appear in Middle-earth, one who “seemed the least, less tall than others, and in looks more ages, grey-clad, and leaning on a staff”. Warm and eager was his spirit.

5. A stranger, clad in green and brown, he is armed with a bow and arrows and one long white knife. He is also lithe and slender with bright keen eyes and ears and is fair of face as all of them are.

Ex.9. Fill in the blanks with suitable words from the list and translate the text.

Shire, Men, Bilbo, Frodo, Middle-earth, far back, shoes, feet, hair, discovered, forgotten, hospitable, bright colours, good-natured, drinking, bright-eyed.

Prologue

Concerning Hobbits

As for Hobbits of the …, with whom these tales are con-cerned, in the days of their peace and prosperity they were a merry folk. They dressed in ... ,being notably fond of yellow and green; but they seldom wore …, since their … had tough leathery soles and were clad in a thick curling …., much like the hair of their heads, which was commonly brown. Their faces were as a rule … rather than beautiful, broad …, …, with mouths apt to laughter, and to eating and … They were …and delighted in parties, and in presents, which they gave away freely and eagerly accepted.

It is plain indeed that in spite of later estrangement Hobbits are relatives of ours. Of old they spoke the languages of … and liked and disliked the same things as we did. But what exactly our relationship is can no longer be … The beginning of Hobbits lies … in the Elder Days that are now lost and … Yet it is clear that Hobbits had, in fact, lived quietly in … For many long years before other folk become even aware of them. In the days of … and of … his heir, they suddenly become, by no wish of their own, both important and renowned, and troubled the counsels of the Wise and the Great.

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It is interesting to know

Everest Conquered, Himalayas, 29 May 1953 Edmund Hillary

Mount Everest at 29,028 feet the highest peak in the world, was finally conquered in 1953 by British team led by Sir John Hunt. Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay made the final assault.

I lay on the little rock ledge panting furiously. For the first time on the whole expedition I really knew I was going to get to the top. It will have to be pretty tough to stop us now was my thought. But I couldn’t entirely ignore the felling of astonishment and wonder that I’d been able to get up such a difficulty at 29,000 feet even with oxygen. I stood up and leaning over the edge, waved to Tenzing to come up. He moved into crack and I gathered in the rope and took some his weight. I had no idea where the top was. We were desperately tired now and Tenzing was going very slowly. I’d been cutting steps for almost two hours, and my back and arms were starting to tire, my feet slipped uncomfortably down the slope.

And then I realised that this was the last bump, for ahead of me the ridge dropped steeply away in a great corniced curve, and out in the distance I could see the pastel shades and fleecy clouds of the highlands of Tibet. I tried to discover a possible cornice, but everything seemed solid. I waved Tenzing up to me.

It was 11.30 a.m. My first sensation was one of relief – relief that the long grind was over, that the summit had been reached before our oxygen supplies had dropped to a critical level and relief that in the end the mountain had been kind to us. I should have been the lucky one to attain the ambition of so many brave and determined climbers. Tenzing unfurled the flags wrapped around his ice-axe and, standing on the summit, held them above his head. I felt a quiet glow of satisfaction spread through my body.

The news of Hillary and Tenzing`s summing of Everest arrived in London in time for the Coronation of the new queen.

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UNIT 14.IT’S A LONG STORY

(Audio story in 27 parts)

Listen to the story and do the following exercises

Parts 1-6

Ex.1. Listen to parts 1-6 and mark the sentences as True (T) or False (F).

1. Judy Parker works in a bank as assistant manager.2. Sam Watson is in Rio de Janeiro with 50.000 pounds of the

bank’s money.3. Sam doesn’t like Rio because the weather is nasty and people

are very unfriendly there.4. Sam wants Judy to come to Rio on April 15th.5. Judy wants to tell the police where Sam is.6. Judy doesn’t want to go to Rio, she wants a quiet life.7. Judy turns to Dr. Wagner for help.8. Judy lives at 23 Carlton Road.9. Dr. Wagner likes Judy’s friend Sam Watson.


A B1. Judy Parker is twenty-two and she is…

a) …to meet her at the airport

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A B2. Sam Watson is in Brazil…3. Sam promises Judy …4. Judy looks out of the window and sees…5. Judy tells Dr. Wagner that she is…

b) …two big policemen walking towards her house.c) …intelligent and very pretty.d) …in trouble with Sam and the bank and the police.e) …in a small town on the coast near Rio.

Parts 7-10

Ex.1. Listen to parts 7-10 and choose the right answer.

1. Judy travels…a) first class;b) tourist class;c) business class.

2. Judy is interested in the man who is…a) tall, dark, and well-dressed;b) small, dark, and about 25;c) tall, dark, and casually dressed.

3. The stranger asked Judy…a) to pass him a drink;b) what time it was;c) what her name was.

4. The young man walked to…a) the toilets;b) a stewardess;c) the front of the plane.

5. The stranger turned out to be a…a) a businessman;b) a famous film star;c) a hijacker.

6. The hijacker suggested that…a) Judy put on her parachute;b) all passengers leave the plane;c) they fly to Turkey.

7. The stranger hijacked the plane because he wanted…a) to fly to Turkey;b) it was his birthday;

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c) he wanted to frighten the passengers.


A B1. Where does Judy take a seat in the plane?2. What is the stranger like?3. Would you like a drink?4. When will the plane be over the north of Scotland?5. Where was Judy when she opened her eyes?

a) He is incredibly handsome.b) In approximately one and a half hours. She finds a seat by the window.c) 100 feet above Loch Ness.d) Yes. Thank you very much.A whiskey, please.

Parts 11-14

Ex.1. Listen to parts 11-14 and mark the sentences as True (T) or False (F).

1. It took Judy and Jasper long to get to Jasper’s castle.2. Judy’s room was about 10 minutes’ walk from the main

entrance.3. Jasper, his sister and his parents lived in the castle.4. Jasper showed Judy around the castle and told her about its

history. 5. Judy’s plane was about three hours late and nobody knew why.6. Judy was the last passenger who left the plane.7. Sam Watson got a telephone message at Rio airport.8. Sam flew to London though it was crazy to leave Brazil.


1. Judy’s room was beautiful, decorated in light blue and lilac …2. Out of a door came the old man with white hair and…3. Judy’s plane landed…4. Sam was afraid of flying because he couldn’t understand …

a) …two hours and eight drinks later.b) …how the plane stayed up in the air.c) …a strong chance of prison.d) …he was carrying his head under his arm.

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5. In London there was rain, trouble, policemen, and …

e) … with some wonderful pieces of antique furniture.

Parts 15–19

Ex.1. Listen to parts 15–19 and choose the right answer.

1. Who brought breakfast to Judy the next morning?a) Jasper McDonald;b) a ghost;c) a butler.

2. How did Judy and Jasper spend the evening?a) they talked far into the night;b) they sang and danced;c) they walked about the castle.

3. How did Sam feel when he woke up?a) fresh and happy;b) exhausted and angry;c) terrible and gloomy.

4. Where did Sam order the pilot to take the plane?a) Rio;b) London;c) Loch Ness.

5. Where did Judy go when she left the castle?a) to the bus stop;b) to the lake;c) to the shop.

6. Who was an Olympic 400-metre gold medallist?a) Sam Watson;b) Judy Parker;c) Detective Sergeant Honeybone.

7. Was Jasper glad to see Sam in Scotland?a) yes, he was;b) no, he wasn’t;c) it was just the same to him.

8. How did Sam get to the castle?a) on foot;b) by bus;c) in Detective Sergeant Honeybone’s arms.

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A B1. After a magnificent dinner, cookedby the ghost, Judy and Jasper...2. When Jasper said goodnight to Judy he…3. After a wash and a shave Sam felt…4. Judy saw a man fishing in a boat…5. When Judy saw Sam in a woman’sarms…

a) …kissed her very gently.b) …and singing an old Scottish love song.c) …talked far into the night.d) …her mouth fell open.e) …a little better.

Parts 20–23

Ex.1. Listen to parts 20–23 and mark the sentences as True (T) or False (F).

1. Detective Sergeant Honeybone was Jasper’s sister.2. Sam enjoyed watching Judy and Isabel quarrelling.3. The police were searching for the two hijackers of the Boeing

707 from Rio.4. Jock McHaverty always wanted to be a doctor but after

leaving school he became a bus driver.5. When Jock was sixteen, he went on his first real holiday –

a bus trip to the south of England and back.6. Jock was one of the Company’s most inexperienced drivers.7. Loch Ness was an immensely deep lake in the north eastern

Highlands of Scotland.8. The first time a huge monster in Loch Ness was seen in 1943.9. Despite some hazy photographs of the monster, mostly highly

magnified, there’s little evidence of its existence.


A B1. Why was Isabel carrying Sam in her arms?2. What was known about a hijacker of the Boeing 707?3. What did Jock like about buses?

) He liked the way they looked, the smell of the diesel fuel and the wonderful noise they made.b) The monsters were stranded in the loch when 60 million years ago it was cut off from the sea.

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A B4. What did a motorist see in the loch in 1933?5. What was a scientific explanationof the monster’s existence?

c) He wasn’t feeling very strong.d) He saw a tremendous upheaval in the water.e) He was carrying a gun and could be dangerous.

Parts 24 –27

Ex.1. Listen to parts 24-27 and choose the right answer.

1. Why was Dr. Wagner a little impatient?a) she had been stopped by a policeman on her way;b) she had been stuck behind the bus that was driving very

slowly;c) she was late for an appointment.

2. What was Dr. Wagner interested in?a) strange and unexplained phenomena;b) car racing;c) photography.

3. What did Dr. Wagner see in the mirror behind her car?a) a bus that was driving very slowly;b) a woman carrying a man in her arms;c) police cars with flashing lights.

4. Why did the monster decide to go up to the surface of the loch?a) she wanted to frighten people;b) she was bored;c) she wanted to play with the fish.

5. Why didn’t the monster usually go up during the day?a) she slept during the day;b) she was afraid to be seen by people;c) the light hurt her eyes.

6. Why did Dr. Wagner want to join Jasper, Judy, Isabel, and Sam?a) she was afraid to stay alone at the loch;b) she wanted an adventure;c) she wanted to meet the ghost.

7. Where did the whole company fly?a) to London;b) to Rio;c) to Aberdeen.

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8. Did Jasper answer all Judy’s questions?a) yes, he did;b) no, he didn’t;c) he promised to tell her later, because it was a long story.

Ex.2. Read and guess who said it.

1. Calm down, Mary. You’ve got plenty of time.2. I hope the ghost remembered to fill the plane up with petrol.3. Isabel, you are my favourite detective.4. Jasper, I have been a blind, blind fool.5. Can ghosts get married?

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UNIT 15.DEAD MAN’S ISLAND

by John Escott

Audio story in 5 parts

Listen to the story and do the following exercises

Part 1

Ex.1. Listen to part 1 and mark the sentences as True (T) or False (F).

1. Carol Sanders spent her childhood in Hong Kong.2. Jake Rosso, Carol’s favourite pop singer, died in the air crash.3. Carol’s life changed after her father’s death.4. Carol studied hard at college to get over the death of her

father and Jake Rosso.5. The Sanders moved to England from Hong Kong to begin

a new life.6. On coming back to London Carol looked for a job of a secretary.7. Work on a private island in Scotland was a good chance for

Carol and her mother.8. Gretta Ross was a nice beautiful woman of about 40.9. Gretta Ross was pleased when she learned that Carol and her

mother had been away from England for 10 years.


A B. Carol lives in England now but…2. Jake Rosso died…

a) …didn’t want him to go away to Australia.b) …a few years ago she lived in Hong Kong.

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A B3. Carol loved her father very much and…4. The police came to college and…5. When in London Carol and her mother…6. The Savoy hotel was…

c) …visited the Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London and other places of interest.d) …big and expensive and in the centre of London.e) …arrested some students.f) …in a car accident.

Part 2. The Island

Ex.1. Listen to part 2 and choose the right answer.

1. The Sanders went to Scotland…a) on a business trip;b) sightseeing;c) to work on a private island.

2. Gretta Ross’s husband was…a) a gardener;b) a businessman;c) a farmer.

3. Gretta’s hobby was…a) painting;b) cooking;c) knitting.

4. Mr. Ross was a young man of about 30 with…a) curly white hair;b) short dark hair;c) short fair hair.

5. Secretary of Mr. Ross was…a) fired;b) on a business trip;c) in hospital.

6. Mr. Ross warned Carol’s mother that she would have to work late at night because…

a) there was too much work to do;b) of the time difference in New York and Tokyo;c) the documents were secret.

7. While talking with Mr. Ross Carol wondered why…a) he had hired her mother;

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b) he had married Gretta;c) he had hidden away on the island.


A B1. What was business of Mr. Ross?2. Why did it please Mr. Ross that there were a lot of rocks round the island?3. What happened to the last secretary?4. What were they?5. Could Carol ride?

a) She was at hospital.b) Mrs. Duncan was a housekeeper and her husband was the gardener.c) Yes, she could ride a horse.d) They kept other boats away.e) He invested money in companies all over the world.

Part 3. The Photograph


1. Mr. Duncan wasn’t pleased with Carol’s work on the farm.2. Carol often went riding around the island.3. Carol didn’t see her mother very much the first week because

she worked all day and in the evenings.4. The island and its all property belonged to Mr. Ross. 5. Mr. Duncan spoilt the picture of the house and of Mr. Ross

which Carol had taken.6. The door at the end of the passage was open and Carol looked

in and saw a stranger.7. Mrs. Sanders advised her daughter to stop playing detective.


1. Carol met Dan and Stella Parks…2. Carol enjoyed riding…3. Sometimes Mrs. Sanders worked…4. After work Carol walked along the beaches over cliffs or…

a) …and Smoke knew his way round the island very well.b) …she went swimming in the sea.c) …turned the handle.d) …who were very friendly with her.

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5. There were a lot of boats with tourists but…6. Carol came up to the strange door and…

e) …after Carol was in bed.f) …they kept away from the dangerous rocks and the island.

Part 4. The Locked Room

Ex.1. Listen to part 4 and choose the right answer.

1. What did Carol see on a stormy night in one of the windows of the house?

a) a light;b) a stranger;c) a black cat.

2. What did Carol hear when she came up to the door?a) a man was singing;b) noises of somebody moving about the room;c) people shouting at each other.

3. Who left the locked room?a) Mrs. Ross;b) a stranger;c) Mr. Ross.

4. Where did Mr. Ross put the key after he had left the room?a) into his pocket;b) under the door mat;c) in the plant pot.

5. What was the weather like on the morning when Carol woke up?a) it was fine and sunny;b) it was gloomy and rainy;c) it was stormy and windy.

6. Where did Mrs. Ross go in the morning?a) to Edinburgh;b) to the beach to paint;c) to Mr. Ross’s office.

7. Where did Carol go when she saw that everybody was busy?a) to the kitchen to help Mrs. Duncan;b) to take pictures of the island;c) to the locked door.


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A B1. On a stormy night Carol was hot and…2. Carol saw that there were…3. She went along the passage and…4. Carol didn’t move and…5. Mrs. Duncan was in the kitchen and…6. The boat moved away from the island…

a) …turned the corner.b) …her husband was working in the garden.c) …six windows between her room and the locked door.d) …she couldn’t sleep.e) …Carol waited till it was out at sea.f) …and Mr. Ross didn’t see her.

Part 5. A Dead Man


1. Looking at the dead Jake Rosso’s picture Carol remembered all the photographs on the walls of her room in Hong Kong.

2. Carol understood that Mr. Ross was Jake Rosso.3. Jake Rosso was pleased that Carol recognised him.4. Jake Rosso shared his secret with Carol.5. Nobody on the island, expect Gretta Ross, knew Jake’s secret.6. Jake Rosso faked a car crash to make everybody believe he

was dead.7. Jake changed into a different person with the help of plastic

surgery.8. Jake needed the room with posters and photographs to

remember his old life.9. Carol told the news she had learned from Mr. Ross to her mother.


A B1. What was there in the locked room?2. Did Jake Rosso look different?3. Who were the people on the island?

a) Yes, he got short hair, mous-tache and he wore glasses.b) They were all Jake’s family.c) He put some of his things in the car and pushed it over a cliff and burnt it.

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A B4. What terrible things did Jake do when he was a pop singer?5. How did Jake fake a car crash?

d) It was full of strange things: coloured shirts and suits, three guitars, photographs and posters on the walls.e) He took drugs, drank alcohol and crushed cars.

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APPENDIX

Part 1.Phrasal verbs: Studying

Catch up – to do something that should have been done before.Copy (smth) down – to write exactly what someone has written

or said.Drop out – to leave something such as an activity, school, or

competition before you have finished what you intended to do.Find out – to discover a fact or piece of information.Hand in – to give something to a person in authority.Hand out – to give things to different people in a group.Keep up – to continue to understand what someone is saying.Look (smth) up – to try to find a particular piece of information

by looking in a book or on a list, or by using a computer.Put up – to raise something, especially so that it is ready to use.Read (smth) out – to say the words that you are reading so that

people can hear them.Sign up – to put someone’s name on an official list for something.Swot up – to study something very hard, especially for an exa-

mination.Work out – to understand someone or something.Write (smth) down – to write something on a piece of paper.

Ex.1. Complete the phrasal verbs with up or out:

1. My sister decided to drop _______ of university because she wanted to travel.

2. He missed some lessons last week, so he needs to catch ______ at the weekend.

3. We’ve got a test on Wednesday, so I must swot ______ for it.4. The teacher asked one of the students to hand ______ a sheet

of paper to each person.5. The level is too high – I can’t keep ______.

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6. That course looks interesting – I think I’ll sign ______ for it.7. Could you find ______ how many people speak English as

a second language?8. The students studied several examples and tried to work ______

the difference between “say” and “tell”.

Ex.2. Complete the phrasal verbs with in, down, up or out. Use two words twice:

If you copy a list of words from the board, you copy it … .If you check the meaning of a word in a dictionary, you look it… .If you read your essay to the class, you read it … .If you raise your hand when you know the answer, you put it… .If you write a new word in your vocabulary notebook, you

write it… .If you give your notebook to the teacher for marking, you

hand it … .

Ex.3. Complete the sentences with phrasal verbs from Ex.1 and Ex.2.

1. You can _______ the answers in the key.2. Please don’t _______ your homework a day late.3. Look at these sentences with the superlatives. Can anyone

_______ when we use “most”?4. Emily, could you _______ these grammar books for me?

One between two should be OK.5. I’ll _______ the phone number if you can read it out to me.6. Can you _______ for the trip to the British Museum if you

want to go? 7. Listen, everyone! Margaret will _______ the first part of the

story.8. If you use your dictionary, you’ll ____ what “generosity” means.

Phrasal verbs: Getting in touch

Copy (smb) in – to send someone a copy of an email or letter that you are sending to another person.

Cut (smb) off – if someone or something cuts you off when you are talking on the telephone, they make the telephone line stop working.

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Dash (smth) off – to write or draw something quickly because you are in a hurry.

Fire (smth) off – to quickly send a message or give instructions.Get back (to smb) – to phone, write, or speak to someone at

a later time because you were busy or could not answer their question earlier.

Get onto (smb) – to write or speak to someone in order to ask them to do something for you.

Get through – to be connected to a place by telephone.Hang up – to stop using a telephone at the end of a conversation.Phone in – to telephone the place where you work in order to

give a message.Put (smb) through – to connect someone to someone to speak

to on the telephone.Ring back – to phone someone again.Send (smth) off – to post something to someone.Send (smth) on – to send a letter or a message on someone’s mail.Send (smth) out – to send a lot of copies of the same document

to a large number of people.

Ex.1. Complete the sentences with in, off, on or out. Use one word three times.

1. My credit card payment is due, so I want to send this cheque _______ today.

2. Don’t forget to copy me _______ on that letter you are sending to Mr Morgan.

3. I have written that kind of letter many times, so I was able to dash it _______.

4. My flatmate moved out a year ago, but I still have to send _______ his mail.

5. I saw the bill and decided to fire a letter of complaint _______ immediately.

6. Our wedding is in August, so we want to send _______ the invitations in May.

Ex.2. Complete the text with back, in, off, onto, through or up. Use two words twice.

I didn’t feel well yesterday, so I decided to phone (1) _______ sick this morning. I managed to get (2)_______ to the switchboard

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alright, but then I got cut (3) _______. I had to ring (4) _______, and this time the operator was able to put me (5) ______ to my boss. Unfortunately, my boss wasn’t very pleased about my news – some important visitors were coming after lunch. He asked me to get (6) _______ to him by twelve if I thought I could come in for two o’clock. If not, he would have to get (7) _______ another colleague and ask him to attend the meeting instead. My boss was so angry I thought he was going to hang (8) _______ on me.

Ex.3. Complete the sentences with phrasal verbs from Ex.1 and Ex.2. Use it or them where necessary.

1. If you telephone your place of work, you _______ .2. If you write or draw something very quickly without putting

much effort into it, you _______ .3. If you send an application for a job by post, you _______.4. If you send something to a lot of different people or places,

you _______ .5. If you connect someone to someone else by telephone, you

_______ .6. If you contact someone, especially by telephone or letter,

you _______ .7. If you make sure that someone receives a copy of a letter that

you are sending to someone else, you _______ .8. If you write a letter quickly because you are angry, you

_______ .

Phrasal verbs: Not doing things

Back out – to decide not to do something you agreed to do.Blot (smth) out (informal) – to forget something unpleasant, or

to make someone forget an unpleasant memory or feeling.Call (smth) off – to decide that something will not happen.Chicken out (informal) – not to do something you were going

to do because you are too frightened.Drop out – to leave something such as an activity, school, or

competition before you have finished what you intended to do.Duck out of (informal) – to avoid doing something that you

were intending to do or had promised to do.Fob (smb) off (informal) – to give someone something that is not

what they want or need.

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Get out of – to avoid doing something that you should do or that you said you would do.

Go back on – to fail to do something that you have promised or agreed to do.

Miss out (on) – to lose an opportunity to do or have something.Pass (smth) up – not to take advantage of an opportunity.Pull out – to stop being involved in an activity, event, or situation.Shy away from – to avoid someone, or to be unwilling to do

something, because you are nervous, afraid, or not confident.Stand (smb) up – to intentionally fail to meet someone when

you said you would.Walk away from – to stop being involved in a situation because

it is difficult to deal with or does not give you any advantages.

Ex.1. Complete the sentences with off or out.

1. You don’t have to go to the party tonight. You can still back … if you’d prefer.

2. For years afterwards, she wanted to blot … the memory of the accident.

3. They’ll probably call the match … . The ground’s far too wet.4. Tom said he would do a parachute jump, but I think he’ll

probably chicken … !5. I was too busy to sing in the choir every week, so I had to

drop … .6. I complained about the service and they tried to fob me …

with some excuse.7. The match isn’t going ahead. The other team have had to

pull … .

Ex.2. Complete the text with from, on, of or up. Use each word twice.

1. You can’t possibly duck out …. going to the birthday party. He is your best friend, after all.

2. I’ll be away when it’s Betsy’s party, so I’m going to miss out…. it.3. She offered me a free cinema ticket, but I decided to pass it … .4. Can you think of a good excuse to get out …. going to the

meeting?5. I know he is bossy, but don’t shy away … telling him your views.

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6. You promised you’d buy her a car. You can’t go back … what you said.

7. I know you don’t like her very much, but don’t stand him … again.

8. You’ll have to do something, Frank. You can’t just walk away … the problem.

Ex.3. Replace the underlined words with phrasal verbs from this page.

1. My brother used to avoid close friendships because he was nervous. _______

2. We’ve decided not to take advantage of the chance to go to the UK. _______

3. We had to cancel the concert because two members of the band were sick. _______

4. The shop tried to persuade me to take last year’s model. _______5. I can’t avoid remembering those terrible events. _______6. I didn’t fail to keep my promise. I did what I said I’d do. _______

Do and make

Do your bestDo businessDo a courseDo a lot of damageDo a good jobDo your homeworkDo the shopping

Make a decisionMake a differenceMake an effortMake a livingMake progressMake a promiseMake time

Do and make

Ex.1. Put the words in the box into two groups.

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business progress time a course a decision a difference a good job a living a lot of damage a promise an effort the shopping your best your homework

do____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

make____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Ex.2. Complete the sentences with the words from I and the correct form of do or make.

1. Work is very slow at the moment – I don’t think we’re _______ at all.

2. You’ve _______ cleaning the kitchen. Thanks very much!3. If you _______ and worked harder, you’d do much better

in your exams.4. I’m thinking of _______ at the local college, but I’m not sure

which subject to choose.5. She was disappointed that he didn’t help her – he had

_______ and now he was saying there was nothing he could do.6. You can’t spend any longer thinking about it. You have to

_______ is it to be yes or no?7. I _______ once a week at the local supermarket.8. This place looks great now. Painting the walls that colour has

really _______.9. The fire at the restaurant has _______ to the furniture and

kitchen equipment.10. Even if you’re both very busy, it’s important for your rela-

tionship that you _______ to do things together now and again.11. It doesn’t matter that you didn’t win. What’s important is

that you _______.12. Have you _______ yet? We have to hand it in tomorrow.

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13. You can earn a little money doing that kind of work, but you can’t actually _______.

14. My uncle’s company _______ with a lot of customers in Asia.

Part 2.Phrasal verbs: come, break, look, run

To comeAbout: to take place, to happen... It’s difficult to explain how

this quarrel came about.Across: to meet or find smb or smth by chance... In the shop he

came across his wife.At, up: to approach... Christmas is coming up soon.Back on: to return… I’ve just come back from Paris.By: to get, to obtain… A good job like that is hard to come by.Down: to reduce itself... A quarrel finally came down to different

questions.In: to become fashion, to begin to be used… Women suits came

in after Coco Chanel.Into: to inherit... He came into a lot of money when his father died.Off = aboutOut: to be formally introduced… In the 18th century girls came

out when they were 18.Over: to take control; to happen to... A sudden fit of anger

came over him. What has come over him?Round: to visit… You should come round for dinner one

evening and I’ll give you the list of all the employment agencies of our town.

To: to wake up after being unconscious… I fainted, but came to myself very soon.

to reach smth: A new political party has come to power.

To breakDown: to stop working (of cars, engines…)… My car broke

down so I took it away.Into: to enter a place by force… Thieves broke into while the

family was away.Off: to stop suddenly… When Jane came in, she broke off

Linda’s talk with me.Out: to begin suddenly… Fire broke out after the earthquake.

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Out of: to escape from a prison or similar place… We’ve thought over the plan to break out of jail.

Through: to be successful after overcoming a difficulty… She failed many times, but finally she broke through to pass her entrance exams.

Up: to stop for holidays; to end (a fight etc.)… We are going to break up for holidays in a few days. The army is on hand to break up any demonstrations against the regime.

With: to separate yourself from... He broke with the Democratic party on the question of civil rights.

To lookAfter: to take care of… Please, look after my child when I am

away.Back: to review the past… David looked back on his early struggles

and felt happy.Down on (upon): to think of (a person or a thing) as less good or

important… Ann likes tennis but she looks down on football as too rough.

For: to try to find, to search for... I spent all day looking for a job.Forward to: to expect smth with pleasure… She was looking

forward to that evening’s day.Out: to take care, to be careful (usually used as a command or

warning)… “Look out for the train!” – the sign at the railroad warned.Up: to check; to look for name, word… It’s a good habit to look

up new words in a dictionary.Up to: to think of (someone) as a good example to copy.

Mr.Smith had taught for many years, and all the students looked up to him.

To runAfter: to chase... The ball rolled away and the children ran after it.Away: to leave and not plan to come back… They warned the

thieve not to run away.Into: to meet smb by chance; to join (mix) with; to reach an

amount of several hundred, thousand… I ran into my friend yesterday. A lot of small rivers run into the Volga.

Out of: to have no more of… We have run out of milk – go to the shop and buy some.

Over: to drive over… At nights cars often run over small animals.

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Ex.1. Use suitable preposition to change underlined expression:

А) To come up, to come back, to come into, to come round, to come across, to come to, to come in.

1. Christmas is approaching.2. I would have inherited a lot of money if he had died last year.3. I returned from my month’s holiday last week.4. He suddenly met his former teacher walking in the park.5. When Jack woke up after being unconscious he was lying in

an alley and his wallet was gone.6. Wearing unisex suits began to be used after fashion revolution

in 1960.7. Are you going to visit our party this evening?

В) To break off, to break down, to break out, to break up, to break into, to break with.

1. The cooling system of my car stopped working and the engines overheated.

2. Prince George has violated his family traditions by getting married to a shop assistant.

3. On Saturday night fire suddenly started and destroyed half of New York.

4. Promoters are people who help other relatively talented people to open the doors (of) the fashion industry.

5. Ann has torn her engagement with American transport millionaire.

6. In Germany all the schools stop for holidays in different months.

С) To look for, to look after, to look forward to, to look out, to look up to, to look back, to look down on, to look up.

1. The Americans used to have very low opinion of Russia’s ways to defeat terrorism.

2. Try to find necessary information in (this book).3. I often remember my school days and think about what

happened.4. Her mother takes care of the children while she is at work.5. I’ve lost my wallet. Could you help me to search for it?6. He is a great example of all over the world for his philosophy

of non- violence.7. I’m waiting for your coming.

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8. Don’t move! There is a snake near you.

D) To run out of, to run after, to run away, to run into, to run into, to run over.

1. Stop chasing me! I’ll pay no attention to you anyway.2. We don’t have any bread. We shall do some shopping.3. “I will never come back!” – She cried and disappeared

immediately.4. A car almost drove over my cat – she is in hospital now.5. I met my old friend yesterday.6. If a black colour flows into white colour, we’ll surely get a grey

colour.

Ex.2. Fill in the gaps with proper prepositions:

A) To come (across, back, round, into, up, in, to).1. I’ve just come … from the first night of “Notre Dame de

Paris” and I’m really inspirited.2. Don’t you have a birthday coming …?3. Swimming competition for men came … after World War I.4. I came … some old photos in the curio shop.5. We definitely should come…for lunch to the Smiths’.6. I came … after being unconscious for some time.7. Ann came … a lot of money when her old husband died.

B) To break (down, into, out, up, off, with)1. He has broken … some friends who had changed in their ideas.2. That man with an exquisite nose broke … my heart and now

I can’t stop thinking about him.3. When do you break …for Easter?4. The elevators in this building are always breaking ….5. The speaker was interrupted so often that he broke … and

sat down.6. An epidemic of measles broke …in the middle of the 19th

century.7. The policemen were needed to break …the fight.

C) To look (after, for, forward to, up, back, down on, out, up to)1. I don’t remember her phone number – let me look it … .2. As Jane looked … her life seemed good to her.

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3. Mary looks … our children while we are at work.4. Young children look …. older ones, so older children should

be good examples.5. I’m looking … …… hearing from you again.6. Julie looked … her classmates for their poor manners.7. Helen has lost her purse. She is looking … it.8. “Look …!” – John called as the car came towards me.

D) To run (into, out of, after, over, away, into)1. Many times Tommy said he would run … from home, but

he never did.2. The truck’s run … gas again.3. Some boys spend a lot of time and money running … girls.4. This small brook (приток) runs … a big river.5. Guess who I ran …in town today!6. He was run … by a bus and killed.

Ex.3. Choose the correct answer:

A) To come1. Jane’s birthday is … soon. We have to look for a great present.

coming downcoming upcoming acrosscoming off

2. Several trees … in last night’s storm.came downcame to came across came over

3. We … this wonderful little restaurant in the corner of the street.came downcame acrosscame atcame by

4. Wait for me! I’ll … in a few minutes.come over come bycome off

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come back5. The book … two weeks ago.

came downcame acrosscame outcame up

6. The machinery … use in the 19th century.came incame overcame outcame by

7. He … the possession of the farm when his uncle died.came outcame intocame aboutcame to

B) To break

1. The principal … when that posh lady wearing fur – coat entered the room.

broke out broke downbroke intobroke off

2. This terrible plane crash took place because the engines of the plane … .

broke throughbroke downbroke with broke up

3. He … my life like stormy wind.broke upbroke outbroke off broke into

4. Alice … her husband because he was extremely rude.broke withbroke downbroke through

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broke up5. In Moscow University vacation … too late last year.

broke out broke up broke intobroke down

6. War … in 1812.broke downbroke off broke outbroke into

7. I was happy after having … the examinations.broken down broken upbroken intobroken through

8. It’s noteworthy that few prisoners manage to …places they are kept in.

break out ofbreak intobreak up break down

C) To look

1. I’m … a suitable hotel. Could you suggest one?looking out looking forlooking forward tolooking after

2. He … me and didn’t want to join a gym in my company.looked down on looked afterlooked back looked up

3. Every year children … their holidays coming.look afterlook forward tolook forlook back

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4. Who will … the cat when you are out?look atlook uplook forlook after

5. Never …, you can’t relieve the past.look out look back look down on look up to

6. Every child needs someone to … and copy.look after look back look uplook up to

D) To run

1. I don’t like her very much. She is annoying and always … people.

runs afterruns overruns into runs out of

2. I … flour when I was cooking your favourite apple pie.ran awayran intoran out ofran after

3. Do you know who I … in the club – Sasha! I haven’t seen her for ages.

ran overran intoran afterran away

4. “…! I don’t want to see you after everything that has happened!”run overrun intorun afterrun away

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5. The old lady fell seriously ill after being … by the car.run awayrun over run after run into

6. I have … a sport club.run afterrun awayrun overrun into

Part 3.

Ex.1. Fill in the correct preposition or adverb.

1. Our university usually breaks … for the summer in June.2. The car broke … just outside Moscow.3. We watched her face break ... a smile.4. Three prisoners broke … of the prison last night.5. The man broke … the house by smashing a window.6. They got married a year before the war broke … .7. At the funeral, the widow broke … and started crying.8. I was brought … in Germany but now I live in England.9. When Kate fainted, her friend splashed her with water to

bring her … .10. After trying to persuade them for hours, Jack brought them

… to his point of view.11. Carry … writing while I go and see the head teacher.12. We carried …. a survey to find out which radio station is the

most popular.13. Hold …, I shan’t be a minute.14. The police tried to hold … the crowd.15. You must get … at the post office and walk two blocks.16. I get … well …. my girlfriend’s family.17. I’m getting … early tomorrow because I must finish my work.18. William is getting … well at school. His parents are proud of him.19. My boss is getting …. me! He likes to criticise people.20. The dog got … from me in the park.21. I always get … home in time for dinner.22. He gave all his books … to his younger brother.

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23. Don’t give …! Everything will be alright.24. Don’t trust her. She can give … all your secrets.25. The bank had to give … all the money customers had paid.26. This flower gives … strange smell.27. They’ve gone … to New York for a few days.28. The teacher went … our papers to check for mistakes.29. We are going … holiday in three days.30. The prices have gone … by 15 percent.31. I called … his name but he didn’t hear me.32. The fire brigade was called … when the fire broke … .33. The flight was called … because of the fog.34. My sister looks … my dog when I’m away.35. Mary is really looking … … the journey. She can’t stop talking

about it.36. Are you looking … something? – Yes, I’ve lost the key.37. If you don’t know what the words mean, look them … in the

dictionary.38. I can’t make … my mind whether to buy the book or not.39. He always makes … some strange excuses.40. I can’t make … what he is talking about.41. Let’s put … this discussion until tomorrow.42. Put … your hat before going out. It’s cold outside.43. Put … your address and telephone number on a piece of

paper, please.44. Put … your cigarette, please. Smoking is not allowed.45. At the meeting the monitor put … the idea of organising

a working group and everybody agreed it was a good idea.46. I ran … the letter when I was tidying the drawers.47. The boy ran … from home when he was 14.48. We’ve run … … eggs and sugar. I can’t make pancakes.49. I ran … an old friend of mine as I was leaving the office. 50. The lecturer asked the students to take … some notes.51. I’m taking my girlfriend … to celebrate her birthday.52. Take … your shirt for me to examine you.53. Julia really takes … her mother!54. I’ve taken … basketball to get some exercise.55. The plane will be taking … in 10 minutes. Fasten your seat

belts, please.56. Will you turn the TV set … it’s too loud.

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57. They offered him a good price for the picture but he turned them … .

58. Alex won’t turn … until 6. She is always late.59. You can always turn … me for help.

Ex.2. Fill in the gaps with proper prepositions.

A) To put (aside, away, back, down, down to, in, off, on, out, through, up, up with)

1. There are some things that are not easily put … … and his damned impertinence is one.

2. The rest of the soup can be put … for tomorrow’s lunch.3. We knew of a couple of men being put … because they were

too badly wounded to survive.4. They had put … at a hotel in Fermay.5. The fire brigade were still putting … small fires started by the

plane crash.6. “An outside call, Mr. Jones.” – “Oh, put him …”.7. You needn’t put … this accent, no one will ever take you for

a foreigner.8. Kindly put the book … in its proper place.9. He put himself … on the Income Tax form as “unemployed”.

10. “The boss said you would have to sign the papers”, – suddenly put … Derek.

11. I’ve been putting it … and not thinking about it, hoping that something would turn up.

12. These were the buildings put … in Czarist days.13. I’ll have to put something … for retirement.14. Someone at the back tried to catch the chairman’s eye by

putting his hand … .15. The clocks should have been put … one hour last night.

B) To go (about along at back by down into over (a)round).

1. “How long have Eric and Hilda been going … with each other?”2. The surveyor gave the house a thorough going- … and advised

us not to buy it.3. He’d promised to help her; he couldn’t go … on his word.4. I’m afraid I shall never go … with you about the reintroduction

of capital punishment.

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5. The two guys lost their tempers and really went … each other.6. “Please don’t go … what I say! My taste in films is not very

reliable”.7. Nothing would induce me to go … the family business! On

the other hand, I would not be opposed to going … a business on my own account.

8. “Do you go … with me that fox-hunting is a cruel sport?”9. They used to be pirates in the days gone …, but what I say is

they’ve never stopped being pirates.10. A sheet of photocopies was given to her and Margaret went

… each one rapidly.11. Peter hasn’t the faintest idea how to go … finding a better job.12. The Chancellor said that these proposals would have to be

gone … very carefully.13. “The fifteenth century! Good Lord, I didn’t realise that this

title went … that far”.14. I gave my name as Jessie Proctor. It went … all right, and it

matches the initials on my case.

C) To look (around/about, after, ahead, beyond, down on/upon, for, forward to, in, into, on/upon, over, -out, out for, through, up, up to)

1. She had a look … as she stood waiting for the bus to take her to school.

2. You can expect to find a multi-storey building on this site. Of course, I am looking … five years when I tell you this.

3. Try to look … present hardships to future happiness.4. He didn’t look … from his newspaper when I entered the room.5. The police are looking … the disappearance of a quantity of

uncut gems.6. “John, what are you doing with that torch?” – “Just having

a look …”7. The police are looking … burglars.8. He was still a leading member of the local organisation, much

looked … … for his maritime war experience.9. I suppose the doctor will look … when he gets a chance.

10. Retirement was eagerly looked … … especially after the mounting pressure of recent years.

11. Most people aren’t good enough to play in first-rate matches; they have to be content to look … (to be …-lookers).

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12. Jeremy will soon be old enough to go to boarding school. We must be looking … … one.

13. “Look …, Peter, that step is not safe”.14. He has turned his back on everybody. No wonder he is looked

…. as a traitor.15. The really unskilled people in the industry are looked … …

by just about everybody.16. He is a well-looked-… child.17. “You must be as blind as a bat. I was standing ten yards away

and you looked straight …. Me”.18. I have looked …. the statement and it seems to be in order.19. Her green eyes looked them … indifferently from under her

dusty lashes.

D) To bring (about, back, before, down, forward, in on/upon oneself, out, round, up)

1. He has gone away from home and nothing will bring him … .2. “I think we are agreed on the main points. Does anyone want

to bring … anything further?”3. Legislation may be brought … to abolish tobacco advertising

altogether.4. At the next Council meeting Henderson will bring … ambi-

tious plans for developing the city centre.5. You needn’t look to me for sympathy; you brought it all …

yourself.6. The new boss is busy with his touring show and a vast con-

tract that is reckoned to bring him … $3000 a week.7. The approved distance between motorway stopping points is

about 25 miles. The Ministry is bringing it … to 12 miles.8. The book was an immense success and was frequently brought

… in new revised edition.9. “We’d better have a word together now. The proposal is being

brought … the Council tomorrow morning”.10. George fainted in the heat but was soon brought … .11. How should she present herself to him? As a lady of leisure,

reading a book? Three minutes could bring … this transformation.

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