Key structures and word study. Ex 4 give the tour forms of the following Verbs

Ex 4 Give the tour forms of the following verbs.

hear, see, rise, raise, throw, run, spend, put, cut, begin, hurry, cry, wrap, go, get, lie (лежать), lie (лгать).

Ex 5 Make up five groups of three words associated in meaning or area of usage.

Ex 6 In the following groups of words, pick out the word which, in your opinion, is the most general in meaning.

(a) literature, dance, sculpture, painting, art, architecture, music.

(b) water colour, still life, battle scene, religious work, icon, portrait, picture, landscape, seascape, genre painting, historical painting, miniature, animal picture, self-portrait.

(c) painter, composer, sculptor, writer, dramatist, poet, dancer, musician, artist, actor, actress, opera singer, playwright.

(d) height, width, dimension, breadth, length.

Ex 7 Change the meaning of the sentences to the opposite by adding the negative prefix 'un-' to the words in bold type, and making other necessary changes. Translate the sentences into Russian.

1. It was very kind of you to come to see us off. We had so many pieces of luggage. 2. That is a rather usual way to begin a conversation with a stranger. 3. She was quite prepared for what she found on her return home. 4. In the silence of the night I heard hurried steps under my window. 5. It's so like him to give a promise and never keep it. 6. We were told that it was safe to cross the river in that place. 7. When I finished speaking he made an important remark. 8. She is quite able to do without outside help. 9. I believe these changes to be necessary. 10. He felt well that day and enjoyed the long country walk. 11. There was something pleasant in the way she spoke and laughed.

Ex 8 Paraphrase the sentences, using the negative prefix 'un-' with the words in bold type and phrases without changing the meaning of the sentences.

1. His first picture was never finished, death interrupted the artist's work. 2. On her desk the secretary found some letters that were not answered yet. 3. I hope my absence from last night's meeting wasn't noticed. 4. We didn't expect him to return two days before the time. It came as a surprise to all of us. 5. It was a wonder that after all these years the picture was not spoiled. 6. She was not prepared to answer the interviewer's questions.

Ex 9 Translate the following sentences into English, using a different phrasal verb in each.

take off, send off, cut off, get off, break off, turn off, pull off, throw off, pay off, run off, hurry off

1. Она поспешила на почту. Ей сказали, что там ее дожидается письмо от сына. 2. Соглашение было расторгнуто. 3. Наконец-то он сбросил маску, и мы узнали, что он за человек. 4. Туристы сошли с поезда на маленькой станции. 5. С ним расплатились и сказали, что его помощь больше не нужна. 6. Выключи свет, пожалуйста. 7. Здесь довольно жарко. Советую снять пальто. 8. Мы не могли продолжать игру. Какой-то парнишка поймал мяч и убежал с ним. 9. Каждое лето его отправляли в деревню к бабушке. 10. Ребенок стянул со стола скатерть. На полу валялись ложки, вилки, разбитые чашки и тарелки. 11. Он отрезал кусок мяса и бросил его собаке.

Ех 10 Compare the meaning of the words in bold type with words of the same root in Russian

1. The original of Surikov's picture "Suvorov Crossing the Alps" is in Leningrad. 2. Kramskoy is famous as a portrait painter. 3. Who is your favourite ballet dancer? 4. The National Picture Gallery in London is situated in Trafalgar Square. 5. He is very kind by nature. 6. What are his chances to take first place in the competition? 7. He is a talented poet. 8. Everybody admires his talent. 9. Just a moment, please! 10. They have arranged an excursion to the Botanical Gardens for Thursday.