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8. Review the essential vocabulary and translate the following sentences into English:
| 1. Мы хотели пойти в театр, но из этого ничего не вышло. 2. Как к вам попала эта изумительная картина? 3. Как продвигается ваша работа? 4. Он часто делал свою сестру объектом насмешек. 5. Целью его звонка было пригласить меня в гости. 6. Учитель проработал большой материал за один час. 7. Ваше мнение вполне обоснованное. 8. Американские колонисты выступали против политики британского правительства увеличить налоги. 9. Что бы я ни просил, она делает наоборот. 10. Он имел обыкновение говорить, что первоначальная стадия в работе самая главная. 11. Предварительные переговоры послужили основой последующего соглашения. 12. Президента сопровождали в поездках три секретаря. 13. Именно он обратил мое внимание на эту картину. 14. Не обращайте внимания на то, что он говорит. 15. Он заверил меня в честности своего приятеля. 16. Его слова были для меня большой поддержкой. 17. Разговор с врачом успокоил меня. 18. Нас заставили уступить. | 1. We wanted to go to a theatre, but this has yielded nothing. 2. How was it that this amazing picture has come to you? 3. How is your work moving ahead? 4. He frequently made his sister as the object of ridicule/sneers. 5. The object of his bell was to invite me. 6. The teacher has been worked out big material for one hour. 7. Your opinion is well grounded one. You have a well-grounded opinion. You have your feet firm on the ground. 8. American colonists objected to/disputed the policy! of the British Government to increase taxes. 9. Whatever I asked, she [always] does vice versa/ conversely/opposite. 10. He practises to say that the initial stage of work is the most important thing/one. 11. initial talks (Pourparlers/Preliminary) have formed a basis/ ground of the subsequent agreement. 12. The president was accompanied with three secretaries on his trips. 13. It was he who attracted/drew my attention to this picture. 14. Do not pay/draw any attention to what he says. 15. He has assured me of his friend's honesty. 16. His words were the big assurance for me. 17. The conversation with the doctor has reassured me. 18. We were (forced to)/made yield. |
4. Paraphrase the following sentences using the essential vocabulary:
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1. Can you tell me how the accident came about (happened)? 2. A good job that you enjoy doing is hard to come by ( find). 3. She held a large round thing in her hand. 4. Your suggestion pleases me in everyway. 5. I can't do anything with him. 6. I oppose (am against) to this trip. 7. His first reaction was one of shock and resentment. 8. Are you listening to what is being said? 9. I was reassured (relieved) to hear his words. 10. Why are you so assured (What reason do you have for thinking) that he is to blame?
5. Answer the following questions. Use the essential vocabulary:
1. What do we say about a patient who is doing well? 2. What do we say about a doctor who gives his attention to the patient? 3. What sort of person tries to be unaffected by personal feelings or prejudices? 4. What is another way of saying that we disapprove of rudeness? 5. What does one say to reassure a person who is frightened? 6. What is another way of saying that people sit facing each other? 7. What do they call a political party opposed to the government? 8. What is the usual affectionate way of referring to a small child or an animal? 9. What phrase is often used to emphasize an important remark which follows? 10. Is it considered socially correct nowadays to call people by their first names? 11. What do we call capital letters at the beginning of a name? 12. What do we say about a person who does things according to his own plan and without help? 13. What is the teacher likely to say to an inattentive pupil? 14. How is one likely to feel on hearing that he is out of danger? 15. How can one inquire about the amount of fruit gathered (produced)
