Ex 9 Rewrite the sentences, using verbs instead of nouns and phrases in bold type. Make other necessary changes

Ex 7 Complete the following, choosing a suitable word from the list.

Ex 5 Make up five groups, each with three words that are associated in meaning or area of usage.

assistant professor	letter	scientist	piano	professor
telephone call	violin	studio	telegram	camera
physicist	teacher	flute	film	astronomer

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

(a) party, entertainment, dinner party, affair^ gathering, ball, reception, luncheon, social.

(b) chat, talk, conversation, discussion, debate, conference, dialogue, interview.

Example: a sheet of paper

slice, box, cake (tablet), bar, bottle (carton), suit, length, lump, pack, pair

1. cards. 2. material. 3. matches. 4. gloves. 5. sugar. 6. cake. 7. chocolate. 8. soap. 9. clothes. 10. milk.

Ex 8 Change the meaning of the sentences to the opposite adding the prefix 'dis-' to the words in bold type and making other necessary changes. Translate the sentences into Russian.

1. She was pleased with the arrangement. 2. He appeared in our town two years ago and at that time his appearance made a great noise. 3. I don't see how you could believe her story. 4. We agree on some questions. 5. I can't say I like the idea. 6. This is what I call an honest answer.

(A) 1. At the gate the car came to a stop. 2. Nobody will hear you if you speak in a whisper. 3. What's the trouble? 4.I felt a light touch on my shoulder and turned around. 5. I hear he has published two stories in big magazines this month. That's a nice start for a young writer. 6. On what day do they plan their return to town? 7. His pictures have been on show at the National Gallery.

(B) 1. Who made the discovery that lightning is electricity? 2. Who will help you with the preparations for the conference? 3. Nobody wanted you to make a quick decision. 4. Have you heard of his refusal to take part in the match yet? 5. The new bridge is the pride of the young engineer. 6. These books are on sale in the book shop at the corner. 7. We had little choice in the matter. 8. She always makes her appearance when she is least of all expected.

Ex 10 In the following groups of sentences, explain the meaning of the words in bold type; say which phrase is used literally and which has a figurative meaning. Translate them into Russian.

1. (i) I called at his office yesterday, but found him out. (ii) He was unable to find out the answer. 2. (i) The secretary took out several sheets of paper and prepared to take notes, (ii) He called every Saturday night to take the girl out to dinner or, perhaps, to a dance. 3. (i) He brought out his stamp album and proudly showed his latest buy. (ii) The discussion brought out all the different ideas that we had on the matter. (iii) I'm sure that a study of the problem will bring out many surprising things. 4. (i) Are you coming out with me? (ii) When did the book come out? (iii) It came out that she knew the truth all the time. 5. (i) She smiled and held out her hand to me. (ii) My opponent was an expert chess-player and I didn't believe I could hold out against him much longer.

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