Exercises in proper application. 1. Use the following expressions with the word ‘stand’ in your own sentences

1. Use the following expressions with the word ‘STAND’ in your own sentences.

(1) stand on end (стоять дыбом (о волосах)); (2) stand on one's head (встать на уши, пытаясь что-то объяснить); (3) stand on one's own legs (быть независимым); (4) stand on the defensive (обороняться, защищаться, стоять/находиться в обороне); (5) stand on the fence (занимать выжидательную позицию); (6) stand one's ground (проявлять твердость; стоять на своем); (7) stand Sam (платить за угощение); (8) stand shilly-shally (колебаться; проявлять нерешительность); (9) stand shout (угощать выпивкой всю компанию).

2. Translate the following sentences paying attention to collocations with the verb ‘STAND’

(1) Ann’s family is very tenacious. They always stand for each other. (2) GP stands for general practitioner (терапевт). (3) His elder son stands for parliament. (4) If you promise a thing you must stand by your word. (5) He seems to prefer standing by, not rendering actual help to his friends. (6) We are on friendly terms and don’t stand on ceremony. (7) Sprinters are coming. Stand out of the path or you will be knocked down. (8) I won’t stand in with you, for I consider you to be in the wrong. (9) All the members of the team stood up for their goal-keeper. (10) I can’t stand impolite people. (11) Stand by to surface! Stand in the gap! (12) You must stand firm, otherwise they will take the upper hand.

3. Recast the following sentences using different collocations with the verb ‘STAND’ instead of the italicized words and phrases.

(1) At the last election he was a candidate for his town. (2) Our citizens should

know how to defend their rights. (3) We won’t support your appeal, for it’s

groundless. (4) Will you step aside and give the way to the runners. (5) I can’t endure his lack of table manners. (6) MP means Member of Parliament.

SOCIAL MINI-DIALOGUES:

Make up 2-phrase dialogues (up to the model) expressing your sympathy, regret, encouragement in accordance with the model and keep the conversation going.

Model

A: When I think of my examination next week my heart goes into my boots.

B: Cheer up. It will all come round.

Reference list: Cheer up… Pull yourself together … It will all come round … How awful! … I’m so sorry… Could I help you in any way?... Bad luck … Things do happen… Don’t let that upset you… I wish I could do something for you …

You may use these as initial phrases:

(1) My brother’s car was stolen yesterday. (2) I have lost all hope to see him again. (3) Have you heard that Ann’s father has died recently? (4) It is very cold in here. I am shivering all over. (5) I feel awfully seedy today (Я плохо себя чувствую). (6) Can you imagine I was late for my classes today because all the buses were full up and I couldn’t get in? (7) Oh, bother, I have left my glasses at home. (8) I’m afraid I’m too old to dance.

Listen and Sing a song – Jingle Bells.