V. Additional Vocabulary Exercises

Ex.1. Give Russian equivalents to the following:

1)brave; 2) simple-minded; 3) unreasonable; 4) industrious; 5) unreliable; 6) frank; 7) trustworthy; 8) unfair; 9) broad-minded; 10) persistent; 11) obedient; 12) trait; 13) quick-tempered; 14) selfish; 15) greedy.

Match the following words and expressions from column A with those in

column B.

A 1. cheerful 2. a good sport 3. hypocrite 4. to bear smb ill-will 5. witty 6. chatter-box 7. split-personality 8. coward 9. tactful 10. to be capable of (doing) smth. 11. generous 12. awkward

B a. славный малый b. относиться к кому-либо с недоброжелательностью c. быть способным на что-то d. болтушка e. противоречивый характер f. тактичный g. трус h. веселый i. остроумный j. лицемер k. неуклюжий l. щедрый

Ex. 2. Give the English equivalents to the following:

1. чувство юмора;

2. сдержанный, даже скрытный человек;

3. скромная простодушная девушка;

4. мудрый старец;

5. лентяй;

6. зануда;

7. романтическая натура;

8. материально обеспеченный мужчина;

9. неуравновешенный честолюбивый юноша;

10.медлительный туповатый человек.

Ex. 3. Translate the sentences using the words and phrases from the right column in the proper form.

1. Этот молодой человек всегда очень … к старшим. 2. Она довольно …. Она … людям. 3. Мой брат весь вечер был … и …. 4. Наш внук поступил в университет. Он может …. 5. Вместо того, чтобы …, она вечно …. 6. Они постоянно демонстрируют свое высокое положение. Они такие …, Хотят всех заставить

* feel interior * suspicious * disrespectful * grim * rude (toward) * be proud of himself *silent * be trustless (to) * be envious of others * snobbish * working hard herself

II.

1. Жаль, что мне не хватает …. 2. Она обладает …. Она … в любом обществе. 3. У его жены совсем нет …. Она такая …. 4. Эта работа очень … и требует большого …. 5. Очень … свойство ученого … в достижении цели. 6. Они смогли так быстро купить этот дом благодаря … его жены.

* tiring * boring * thriftiness * self-confidence * important * feel at ease * patience * persistence * capacity for small talk * sense of humour

Ex. 4. Ask your fellow student about his acquaintance or an imaginary person.

1. What he is like, what sort (kind) of man he is;

2. if he is an honest, clever man;

3. if he is easily pleased;

4. if your friend thinks that he is not of a forgiving nature;

5. if he is easy or hard to deal with;

6. if he is a man of character;

7. if he takes everything easy;

8. if he is of cheerful disposition;

9. if your friend can form an idea of his character.

Ex. 5. Give the opposite to:

1. sincere; 2. a very cold reception; 3. a person who doesn't see a joke; 4. stingy; 5. villain; 6. boastful;

7. sly; 8. honest; 9. polite; 10. dull; 11. firm; 12. a person who is really what he wants to pass for.

Ex. 7. Fill in a suitable word or phrase from the list below:

Generous; temper; smart; selfish; rude; gentle; cruel; to be on friendly terms with; frank; shy; stingy; energetic; greedy; sharp; honest; kind; independent; well-behaved; cheerful; workaholic; lazy-bones.

1. Don't you think she is of a … nature?

2. She is a lovely … girl with a bright spirit.

3. He easily loses his ….

4. She is not the kind of woman …

5. My type is a … … … guy.

6. In addition to being selfish, he is ….

7. He has good traits as well - let's say - he is goal oriented, …, ….

8. I hate this guy, he is so … … ….

9. I like … … … women.

10.She wanted to praise his kids; they were so ….

11.He is married to his work, he is just a ….

12.Would you prefer to have a … as a husband?

Ex. 7. Answer the following questions, using the words below.

What would you say of a person:

1. Who always says what he thinks?

2. Who never boasts?

3. Who is always ready to share what he has got with others?

4. Who is fond of praising himself?

5. Who always achieves his aim?

6. Who is hard to get along with?

7. Who is easily hurt?

8. Who grasps things easily?

9. Who makes friends easily?

10.Who is never shy with strangers?

11.Who works a lot?

12.Who can not behave?

13.Who never says what's on his mind?

14.Who cannot be trusted?

15.Who you cannot rely on?

16.Who easily obeys other people's wishes, orders?

17.Who refuses to obey or accept orders?

18.Who feels or shows kindness?

19.Who is pleasant and friendly?

20.Who doesn't show any personal opinion?

21.Who suspects that one cannot be trusted?

22.Who is (seems) interested only in his own thoughts?

affectionate, braggart, bright, confident, defiant, detached, frank, hard-working, ill-bred, ill-mannered, kind, modest, persistent, reliable, sociable, suspicious, outgoing, quarrelsome, quick to take offence, unreasonable, unreliable, withdrawn

Ex. 8. Translate the sentences from English into Russian.

1. She is a careless and two-faced person. I consider her very unpleasant, but not at all stupid.

2. She can't be called attractive but she is very warm-hearted and generous. Handsome is as handsome does, you know.

3. You don't know him as well as I do. He is well-bred and pleasant to deal with, though he's a bit pretentious.

4. They make a strange couple. She is full of joy and gaiety and he looks so sullen.

5. He was an eccentric, arrogant, exuberant, vain and charming fellow.

6. His most engaging trait was his good humour.

7. He could not bear to throw his money about. He was not exactly mean, but he was not generous. "Neither a borrower nor a lender be", he quoted from Polonius.

8. She has a wonderful charming personality.

Ex. 9. Complete the following sentences:

1. My best friend has the most engaging traits all …

2. If you want to be popular with others you must be …

3. I think that what makes a student unpopular with other is …

4. In my opinion, the traits of character which people appreciate in their political leaders are …

5. To make a good friend (чтобы стать хорошим другом) one has to be …

Ex. 10. Translate the character descriptions:

The new man in the office seemed very agreeable and confident in himself. He was certainly ambitious but at the same time respectful of his co-workers. His selfreliant and straightforward mannerisms gave him a competitive advantage when compared with his co-workers.

One of his co-workers was obviously selfish and arrogant. He was the salesman of the team and was expected to be detached and practical-minded. Rather, he was subject to such mood swings as to make him totally unpredictable. At times he could even appear to be casual, warm-hearted, self-blaming, regretful, submissive and withdrawn. He could be almost affectionate.

- I had one student last year, a girl. She's pretty, but not a movie star; bur her personality is really something.

- What do you mean?

- Well, she is always prepared with her work and very willing to recite in class. She is always smiling and, in general, seems very good-natured.

Ex. 11. Translate the dialogues from Russian into English.

- Кто из этих трех девушек Энн Браун?

- Самая высокая

- Та, у которой кудрявые волосы?

- Да, правильно.

- Спасибо.

- Кто этот пожилой, седой джентльмен с приятной наружностью?

- О, это фотография дяди Джорджа.

- А кто эта симпатичная девушка с овальным лицом и приятной улыбкой?