VOCABULARY EXERCISES

 

Ex. 18. Fill in the blanks with a suitable word in the correct form. Translate the sentences into Russian.

 

to attend; to burn; to deal; to fit (2); fit (2); loose; to manage (2); mild; particular; to risk; risk; to rush; to satisfy; to save (2); to serve; to shake (2); taste (3)

 

1. Only an immediate operation could... the patient from almost certain death. 2. My answer didn't seem to... him as he... his head and turned to my neighbour with the same question. 3. Be careful with the fire or you might... yourself. 4. The food... at the place was awful to the..., and, as somebody said, not... to eat. We decided to write to the management about it. 5. He shouted a hurried good-bye and... past to catch the bus. 6. The part of the main hero was very much to his... and he believed himself exceptionally lucky to have been chosen for it. Of course there were people who said he did not... the role, but he paid no attention. 7. The secretary promised to... to the matter at once. 8. He was said to have jumped into the river and... the boy at the... of his own life. 9. It was not an exact translation but rather a kind of... retelling meant to give the audience a general idea of the article. 10. It was a great effort, yet he... to stop the car in time. 11. In the new coat, which... her like a glove, the girl looked extremely smart. 12. The more important matters were to be... with first. 13. He refused to take part in the business, saying he couldn't afford to... either his money or his reputation. 14. She had always appeared to be a very... person, and I was surprised to see her beside herself with anger. 15. I could see that my friend was badly... by the news. 16. His education was of the general kind that didn't make him... for any employment in.... 17. Everything about the flat seemed to be in excellent....

 

Ex. 19. Express the following, using words and word combinations from the text. Make all necessary changes.

 

to manage; to deal (in); to deal (with); to fit; to pick up (2); use; loose; particular; to be beside oneself (with); in no time; to get rid of; nothing but; on top of all; shortly before; cannot help doing

 

1. The whole story seemed so funny! We tried our hardest not to laugh but could do nothing about it. 2. We wondered what the good of the effort was if it didn't bring any results. 3. She had to hurry with the packing, they would be back with the car very soon. 4. You needn't have taken it so badly, it was only a joke. 5. To make things worse he was up to his ears in debt. 6. His mother asked him sharply where he managed to find such friends. 7. A seemingly unimportant incident took place almost immediately before he left. 8. He seemed to be badly in need of that very book, the one that was about electronics. 9. The shop sold ready-made clothes. 10. She read the letter and nearly went mad with joy. 11. She seems to have learnt a lot of English during her short stay in the country. 12. The suit was no good for him, it was too big, and I advised him to try on another. 13. She did her best to drive away the feeling that she was being followed, but it was hopeless. 14. She couldn't tell how long she would be able to live on the money left.

 

Ex. 20. Speak on the following topics. Use the words and phrases given below.

 

1. Danny

 

unemployed; young; thin; hungry; narrow-shouldered; to be no fool; to be good at anything; not to mind what one does; to be prepared to do anything; to think over one's present situation; not to be particular about smth; to make money; to have no luck; to look for a job of some kind or other; to be disappointed; to fail to find a job; to see no way out; to be in a difficult (hopeless) situation; to be unable to make both ends meet; torn pocket (trousers, coat, etc.); to have holes in one's socks (shoes); to wonder how long a person can manage on $8.50; to rush to save the still burning cigarette end; to smoke dog-ends thrown away by others