The moon and sixpence. Chapters XXXI-XXXII.. I. Translate the words from English into Russian, describe the context they were used in.. Chapters XXXIII-XXXIV.. I. Translate the words from English into Russian, describe the context they were used in.. Chap

The moon and sixpence

Chapters XXXI-XXXII.

I. Translate the words from English into Russian, describe the context they were used in.

Trap, haste, insane irritation, exasperating, stateliness, to graze, ripe apples, bowler hat, bagman, to fling, callousness, shelter, demure appearance, to be devoid of smth.

II. Explain the meaning of the following words:

To splutter, to slap, carpenter, windmill, spruce, dismay, exultation.

III. Give the synonyms of the following words:

Sordid, ludicrous, wares, dapper, jaunty, blundering, candid, sulkily.

IV. Paraphrase or explain: “I think you`d have been wiser if you`d hit her over the head with a stick”.

Chapters XXXIII-XXXIV.

I. Translate the words from English into Russian, describe the context they were used in.

Folly, woeful, jaded nerves, to strike dumb, oxalic acid, shriek, to induce.

II. Explain the meaning of the following words:

Wearily, to gibber, ghastly, groaning.

III. Give the synonyms of the following words:

Flippant, disastrously, sultry, gaunt, brusque.

IV. Topics for discussion: Do you consider Mrs. Stroeve`s behaviour foolish or wise? Why?

Chapters XXXV-XXXVI.

I. Translate the words from English into Russian, describe the context they were used in.

Slumber, abyss of cruelty.

II. Explain the meaning of the following words:

Draught, intent.

Topic for discussion:

“Nature, sometimes so cruel, is sometimes merciful”. Do you agree with this statement? Giving the answer prove your point of view by the examples from famous people biographies.

Make up dialogue with the given words.

Learn the words and word-combinations by heart and be ready for dictation.