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1. pilot, п. 1. aperson with a special knowledge of a particular stretch of water, esp. the entrance to a harbour, and is trained and specially employed to go on board and guide ships;
2. a person who directs, advises or guides through difficulties.
a)No ship is allowed to enter a port without a pilot.
b)He was my pilot through many expeditions.
2. academic, adj. too much concerned with theory and logic; not sufficiently practical, of no practical consequence.
The argument supplied by the opposition was purely academic and failed to convince anyone with a practical mind.
3. extravagant, adj. 1. (of people) wasteful, esp. of money;
2. (of habits and behaviour) too costly.
a)We mustn't buy roses - it is too extravagant in winter.
b)The young woman was a very extravagant person - she never cared to look at the price when she bought things.
4. extravagance, n. an example of being extravagant. His extravagance explains why he is always in debt.
5. actual, adj. existing in fact, real.
a)It is an actual fact, I haven't invented it.
b)What is the actual state of affairs?
6. alternative, adj. (of 2 things) that may be used, had, done, etc. instead of another, other.
We returned by the alternative road.
7. attack, n. a sudden or unexpected period of suffering an illness, esp. one which tends to return.
The members of the expedition were totally exhausted by regular attacks of malaria.
8. resident, n. a person who lives (in a place) and is not just a visitor.
The name of the man you are looking for may be familiar to the permanent residents of the village.
9. residence, n. the state of residing.
Residence abroad is very important in studying a foreign language.
10. scandal, n. true or false talk which brings harm, shame, or disrespect to another, or damages smb's reputation.
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a)It's no good repeating scandal about your close friend.
b)Society people usually enjoy a bit of scandal.
11. sensation, n. a general feeling in the mind or body that one cannot describe exactly.
I knew the train had stopped but I had the sensation that it was moving backwards.
12. intelligent, adj. having or showing power of reasoning and understanding, having a good mental capacity.
It takes a great deal of imagination to take these strange radio signals for a message from intelligent beings inhabiting distant planets.
13. intelligence, n. the power of seeing, learning, understanding and knowing; mental ability.
When the water-pipe burst, she had the intelligence to turn the water off at the main.
14. interest, n. 1. money paid for the use of money; payment, or a sum paid for the use of money borrowed;
2. a share in a company, business, etc.
a) He received a loan at the bank at 6% interest.
b) Cowperwood had an interest in this business and hoped to reap good profit.
15. officer, n. a person with a position of authority or trust, engaged in active duties; a person who holds a position of some importance, esp. in government, a business, or a group.
a) Manson tried to contact the medical officer to report about the outbreak of a typhoid epidemic in his district and to ask for instructions.
b) Old Mrs. Bridge was so incompetent in legal matters that the very thought of dealing with officers of the court I made her shudder.
16. control, v. 1.to have power over someone or something; rule;
2. to have directing influence over someone or something; direct; fix the time, amount, degree, rate of (an activity);
3. regulate.
а) Not only does the Sun control the motion of the Earth and other planets, but all forms of life owe their very existence to the energy it radiates.
b) The pressure of steam in the engine is controlled by this button.
с) I wish he could control his excessive pride.
d) At that time Rome controlled a vast empire.
e) If the Conservative Government fails to control prices, the country's economy may soon find itself in a mess.
17. control, n. 1.power or authority to direct, order or restrain;
2. management, guidance;
3. means of regulating, restraining, keeping in order.
a) Remote control from the Earth makes it possible to operate
the most sophisticated equipment on any unmanned space vehicle.
b) Control of epidemics involves mass vaccination.
c) Which party has control of the Congress?
18. pamphlet, n. a small paper-covered book, esp. on a question of public interest.
The report was issued in pamphlet form and occupied 30 pages.
19. student, n. (of smth.) a person with a stated interest; anyone who is devoted to the acquisition of knowledge.
The recently published work of the world-known ornithologist will be interesting to any student of bird-life.
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20. fraction, n. a very small piece or amount.
Mrs. Oats was rather a close-fisted lady and usually spent only a small fraction of her earnings.
21. catholic, adj. (esp. of likings and interests) general, widespread, broad-minded; liberal, including many or most things.
This artist had not only a true appreciation of the old masters, but a good understanding of the moderns. In fact, he was a man of catholic views.
22. decade,n. a period of 10 years.
Prices have risen steadily during the past decade.
Задание № 2
Переведите следующие предложения, обращая особое внимание на слова, выделенные жирным шрифтом. Среди них вам могут встретиться и «ложные друзья переводчика»:
1. Caroline was a dedicated athlete. Her elder sister nicknamed her "Miss Wimbledon".
2. Eddie was convinced that body-building exercises could turn any weakling into an athlete.
3. The recent governmental crisis has brought about a reshuffle of the Cabinet.
4. Mrs. Leary was proud of her collection of fine china which was displayed in two walnut cabinets in her parlour.
5. It was obvious that the collapse of the bridge which was heavily guarded by the German troops was definitely not a mere accident but an act of sabotage.
