Language focus. C. I. D. — abbreviation for the criminal Investigation Department, a Department in Scotland yard (the headquarters of the metropolitan police of London)

Notes

C.I.D. — abbreviation for the Criminal Investigation Department, a department in Scotland Yard (the headquarters of the metropolitan police of London), dealing with all aspects of criminal investigation.

The wind’s in that quarter, is it? — Is that the way the wind is blowing? i.e., Is that what you think?

gave her the benefit of the doubt — acquitted her for lack of certainty.

Marsh’s test for arsenic — a delicate test for arsenic used in criminal investiga-tion.

when you’ve allowed for prejudice — when you have taken prejudice into account.

the penny dip — an amusement at a fun fair, at which a penny is paid to dip into a barrel and pull out a prize.

Shying at coconuts — trying to knock down coconuts at a fair in order to win a prize.

Crystal Gazer — a person who stares into a crystal globe in an attempt to see future events pictured there.

Old World - here old-fashioned.

Task 1. Consult your dictionary for the right pronunciation of the following words:

arsenic n, adj.; alibi, nitrate.

Task 2. Match the following words and their Russian equivalents.

1) vehement а) попусту тратить время

2) late b) принимать во внимание, учитывать

3) late inspector c) размышлять

4) wide-awake d) внимание, осмотрительность; осторожность

5) ruefully e) сильный; неистовый; страстный

6) to precipitate f) простодушный, бесхитростный, простой

7) unassuming g) бдительный, осторожный, сообразительный

8) to fiddle round h) поздний, последний, покойный

9) guileless i) печально, уныло, с сочувствием

10) a heed j) отмучивать, осаждать(ся), оседать

11) to heed k) бывший/отставной инспектор

12) to contemplate l) непритязательный, скромный

Task 3. Match the following words and their synonyms.

1) transfer a) gaze, intend, meditate, consider, examine

2) harrowing b) mentioned(spoken) above

3) to sheer off c) exercise, influence

4) stiffly d) friendly, favourably

5) to turn out; e) move, change, transmit, transport, transform

6) poise f) chilly, firmly, formally

7) exert g) disappear, run away, vanish

8) to contemplate i) fancy, caprice, urge

9) whim j) horrible, sad, sorrowful

10) peer k) appear, seem, prove, happen

11) amicably l) examine, gaze, inspect, peep, scan, scrutinise, spy;

12) in question m) self-command, balance, confidence, steadiness

Task 4. Match the following words and their antonyms.

1) to acquit a) force, refuse

2) notorious b) compliment, flatter, praise

3) to transpire c) fail, dissatisfy, displease, sadden

4) innocent d) cowardice, fear, fright, panic,

5) to stoop e) arrest, confine, detain

6) to volunteer f) compliant, agreeable, obliging, susceptible, willing,

7) to indulge g) smooth (down); straighten, unbend

8) contented i) distinguished; honourable, honest; noble; reputable

9) boldness j) experienced, guilty, sly, foxy, cunning

10) mock k) conceal hide; cover; mask; deceive; falsify

11) defiant l) straighten; honour; respect; praise

12) contort m) discontented; dissatisfied; frustrated

Task 5. Explain the following:

1) to butt into other people’s affairs;

2) of one’s own accord;

3) to fall to one’s share (lot);

4) to indulge one’s whims;

5) to exert one’s authority;

6) to cross smb's path;

7) to leave alone.

8) come to the point

9) was showing her hand

Task 6. Fill in the blanks with necessary prepositions.

1. Evans had no difficulty … attaining his object.

2. Now he had retired …the force and had settled … in the country cottage … his dreams.

3. Evans paid no attention, but went ….

4. "I'm coming … the point. That's all right if there is a past to look”.

5. The ex-chemistry professor was a small, dreamy-looking man, gentle and kindly … manner.

6. The conversation came …… the subject … life insurance.

7. She had the look of an Italian Madonna which she heightened … parting her hair … the middle and looping it … her ears.

8. She smiled … … Evans, a contented, welcoming smile.

9. He still felt very uneasy, though he was satisfied … his initial step.

10. "And we always drink it … the Chinese manner - … … bowls, not cups".

11. Mrs Merrowdene poured boiling water the tea and blew … the flame of the little silver lamp.

12. The colour slowly drained … her face.

Task 7. Fill in the blanks with necessary articles.

1. In … course of … career spent at … sea, … old sea captain had learned to leave things that did not concern him well alone.

2. … Merrowdenes were his nearest neighbours,

3. That was … test for chlorates. … neat, unassuming little test.

4. Mrs Merrowdene is anything but … perfectly innocent woman".

5. Turning into … post office to buy some stamps, he ran into … object of his solicitude.

6. In … fact, I believe it was her idea originally.

7. "A decision — you have … decision to make.

8. He looked across at … figure of his friend Haydock in … distance.

9. They found … little man absently contemplating … china doll which had fallen to his share in … penny dip.

10. "One of these days you'll poison us all," said his wife with … half laugh.

11. Suddenly he drew in his breath. She had poured … tea into … three bowls.

12. She looked more than ever like … Madonna.

Task 8. Fill in the blanks with suitable words and word-combinations from the box below.

chanced; Chinese; heroine;late, substituted; moral; from; different; bowls; harrowing, legally; business; open.

1. His friend Evans, … C.I.D. Inspector, had a …philosophy of life.

2. This identifying of Mrs Merrowdene with a former … of a cause cèlébre distressed him.

3. "If the poor lady has been through that … experience, it's no … of ours to rake it up, is it?"

4. But I … to read these words in a book that stood on the table.

5. I'm not speaking … you understand. I'm speaking of … certainty.

6. He spoke lightly…, but as he went out of the tent, his jaw set….

7. They went … … … in the direction indicated, chatting quietly and pleasantly.

8. He had let her know that he … her.

9. "We have some very special tea", she explained. "And we always drink it in the Chinese manner — out of, not cups".

10. He rose, took the bowl … in front of her, and crossed to the little table, where he … it for the other.

Task 9. Translate the following sentences into English.

1. У бывшего инспектора Эванса было лицо под стать его профессии — полное силы и неистовости.

2. Инспектор Эванс был очень умным, осмотрительным офицером и его профессиональный инстинкт никогда его не подводил.

3. «Так вот откуда ветер дует»?

4. «Тут все в порядке» — сказал он благодушно — «и я не вижу в этом ничего плохого».

5. Cуд присяжных очень справедливо оправдал ее за недостаточностью доказательств вины.

6. Ее отец употребил всю свою власть, чтобы их разлучить.

7. Ee бы никогда не привлекли к суду, если бы не выяснилось, что там был замешан другой мужчина, который, кстати сказать, исчез.

8. Жизнь, бесценная человеческая жизнь зависела от этого.

9. Он хотел не просто арестовать преступницу с поличным, но предотвратить совершение нового преступления.

10. Инспектор затаил дыхание, когда он увидел легкую странную улыбку, которая исказила ее черты.

11. Затем она опять села и вызывающе уставилась на него.

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