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Portion III

(pp. 67-86)

I. A. Read the following pages for detailed comprehension:

pp. 67-72 Michael got himself demobbed-appeared in the weeklies.

pp. 76-81 They put on the play.. and my back is aching.

 

B. Collect all the information about:

 

1. Michaels plan to run his own theatre.

2. The realization of Michaels plan.

3. The way Michael ran the theatre.

4. Michaels fist experience in directing.

5. Michaels character and the changes in it.

 

II. A. Read the following pages for general comprehension:

pp. 73-76 They could not quite make up their minds She had for so long been thinking of him.

pp. 81-86 There was a knock at the door into the world of reality.

 

B. Answer the following questions:

 

1. What kind of roles did Julia and Michael choose for themselves in the first play they decided to put on at their theatre?

2. Why did Julia develop a strange feeling of pity for Michael?

3. What traits of Michaels character revolted Julia?

4. What do you learn about Evie, Julias dresser?

5. What made Julia send Mr Thomas Fennell a note of thanks for his beautiful flowers?

 

III. Paraphrase, explain or comment on the following:

 

1. Michael got himself demobbed the moment the war was finished and stepped straight into a part. (p.67)

2. He worked hard and was amenable to direction. (p.68)

3. Michael was very simple-minded in some ways; she did not feel called upon to point out to him the obvious facts (p.69)

4. But he was not a man who let a thing drop when he had set his mind to it.

5. Light dawned on him, and he was so surprised that he slowed down. (p.70)

6....but he thought that was only so that he shouldnt feel left out in the cold (p.70)

7. Come off it, dear! (p.70)

8. They gained the reputation of being an enterprising management because Michael in order not to pay the high royalties of well-known authors was always willing to give an unknown one a trial. (p.76)

9. For once his cunning found its match. (p.77)

10. in order to take him down a peg or two. (p.77)

11. Ive got a good mind to have a shot at it myself. (p.78)

12. She was about to step from the world of make-believe into the world of reality (p.86)

 

IV. Translate the following word-combinations into Russian, learn them in situations from the book:

1. to come to smbs rescue (p.69)

2. to turn smth. over in ones mind(p.69)

3. to get round smb (p.69)

4. to know a thing or two about smth (p.70)

5. to accept smth (the situation) with equanimity (p.74)

6. to have an inkling (p.75)

7. to gain a reputation (p.76)

8. to take the rough with the smooth (p.77)

9. to take to doing smth (p.78)

10. to share expenses (p.79)

11. to direct a play (p.79)

12. to take the trouble to do smth. (p.80)

13. to get the better of smb(p.80)

14. to hanker for compliments (p.80)

15. to spare no pains to do smth (p.80)

16. to tell smb smth to smbs face (p.80)

17. to have time to spare (p.86)

 

V. Find English equivalents in the book for the following Russian words and word-combinations and use them when discussing the book:

(.68), -, (.72), (.72), / (.73), - ( ) (.73), , (.73), (, ) (.73), (.74), - (.74), / - (.75), - (.75), (.75), () () (.76), (.78), ()(.79), - (.79), - - (.80), - ( -) (.85), (.86), - (.86).

 

VI. Learn the contextual meanings of the following words, use them when discussing the book:

 

NOUNSVERBSADJECTIVES/ADVERBS

breeziness (p.67) to flatter (p.75) flippant (p.67)

salary (p.68) to swallow (p.75) sufficient (p.68)

wage (p.68) to revolt (p.75) effusive (p.68)

venture (p.68) to abandon (p.79) timid (p.68)

praise (p.75) to foster (p.79) virile (p.68)

thrift (p.75) to exasperate (p.79) humiliating (p.69)

trait (p.75) to beam (p.80) disconcerting (p.71)

ingenuity (p.76) to cheat (p.81) complacently (p.75)

conceit (p.77) to brace (p.86) jolly (p.75)

obsession (p.80) affable (p.75)

unperturbed (p.77)

outrageous (p.78)

commonplace (p.78)

conciliatory (p.78)

exacting (p.79)

prosperous (p.85)

 

VII. Translate into English.

 

1. , .

, , , , , , , .

, , 7 , .

. .

2. ( ). , , . , , . , . . , . , , , .

, . , ( ).

3. . , - .

, . , , . , , , , , .

, . , , , , . .

3. . . . , . , , . . , .

, . . , , . . . , . .

 

VIII. Discussion questions.

1. Why does the author say that Michael returned to the stage a much better actor than he left it? What roles did he specialize in? Why did the managers like him? Can you prove that he was a very hard-working person?

2. What kind of plan did Michael have in mind? Why was it so difficult to realize it? Who was found to set up Michael in management?

3. Would you say that Julia and Michael were very happy in their married life?

4. How did Michaels character change as he grew older? What traits of his character did Julia dislike?

5. What made Julia reproach herself bitterly one day for all the unkind things she had for so long been thinking of him?

6. Speak about the way Michael ran the theatre. When did Michael show himself at his best?

7. What do you think made Michael act less frequently?

8. How did Michael happen to take to acting? Why did Julia think that Michael would be no good at directing? What kind of theatre director did he turn out to be?

9. Did Julia admit that Michael was extremely unselfish? Why?

10. Speak about Michael as a person. Why did Julia think at times that life had cheated her?

11. Give Michaels character sketch.

12. Speak about Evie, Julias dresser.

 

 

PORTION IV (p.86-117)

I. A. Read the following pages for detailed comprehension:

pp. 95-102 She let herself into her house-Miss Philips pitches you tomorrow.

pp. 111-117 Some days passed-in Tavistock Square.

 

B. Collect all the information about:

1. Julias visit to Tom Fennels.

2. The impression Tom made on Julia.

3. Julias supper with Tom at the restaurant.

4. Tom Fennel. Some features of his character.

 

II. A. Read the following pages for general comprehension:

pp. 86-95 Next day Julia had luncheon with Charles Tamerley-It certainly was a beautiful day.

pp.102-111 When Julia got to bed-She fell happily asleep

 

B. Answer the following questions:

1. Why did Julia have a profound contempt for great ladies and noble lords?

2. What does the author mean by saying that Julia had the best of both worlds?

3. What was Charles Tamerley like? What was his attitude to Julia like?

4. Do you think Julia was in love with Charles?

5. What kind of feeling did Julia experience when the Spaniard passed her by giving her a glance without any sign of recognition?

 

III. Paraphrase, explain or comment on the following:

1. She was pleased that they liked her, these smart, idle women, but she laughed at them up her sleeve because they were dazzled by her glamour.(p.87)

2. She had the best of both worlds. (p.87)

3. At the beginning of her career Julia had been somewhat sensitive on the point, but when she was established as a great actress, she changed her mind (p.88)

4. Oh, well, in for a penny, in for a pound (p.107)

5. Im beginning to think this was all a put-up job. Nothing doing, my lad. (p.108)

6. It would be something to look back on when she was an old woman (p.110)

7. She was a trifle touched to see that for all his airs of the man of the world he was shy with the head waiter when it came to ordering supper. (p.115)

 

IV. Translate the following word-combinations into Russian, learn them in situations from the book:

1. to pass for smb.(p.87)

2. to make much of smb. (p.88)

3. to be inclined to do smth. (p.88)

4. to put smb. in smbs place (p.88)

5. to go out of ones way to do smth (p.89)

6. to be taken by smb. (p.89)

7. to owe smth to smb (p.90)

8. to bring oneself to do smth (p.90)

9. to dawn on smb (p.90)

10. to count upon smb (p.91)

11. there was nothing doing (p.91)

12. to be out of the question (p.93)

13. to exercise tact (p.93)

14. to keep ones eyes open (p.94)

15. to take a great deal of trouble to do smth (p.95)

16. to be conscious of smth (p.95)

17. to put smb at smbs ease (p.98)

18. to be taken aback (p.99)

19. to give up smth to smb (p.105, 109)

20. to put smb. off (p. 105)

21. to compliment smb on smth (p.106)

22. to erase smth from ones memory (p.112)

23. to be old enough to be ones mother/father (p.113)

24. to give smb a nasty turn (p.114)

25. when it comes to doing smth (p.115)

26. to see smb in the flesh (p.116)

 

V. Find English equivalents in the book for the following Russian words and word-combinations and use them when discussing the book:

, (.87), - (.89), , (.91), (.91), ( ) (.93), (.94), - (.94), (.95), (.95), - (.97), (.97), - (.98), (.98), (.101), - (.103), -(.103), (.107), (.112), (.115), - (.115), (.115), (.115)

 

VI. Learn the contextual meaning of the following words, use them when discussing the book:

NOUNSVERBSADJECTIVES/ADVERBS

contempt (p.86) to inherit (p.86) considerably (p.36)

accomplishment (p.91) to entail (p.97) profound (p.86)

consternation (p.103) to conceal (p.97) deliberately (p.89)

pang (p.113) to cease (p.103) well-bred (p.89)

to turn up (p.103) well-read (p.89)

to induce (p.111) tongue-tied (p.90)

to relish (p.112) cultured (p.93)

obscure (p.98)

preposterous (p.99)

amiably (p.112)

casually (p.116)

 

VII. Translate into English.

1. . , ( ) . , .

, . . , , . , . , , , .

 

2. . , . . . . , . (retentive memory), (cultured) , . , - , , , - , - .

3. 20 , . , , . () , , . , . , . .

4. , , .

, , , . , , (smart).

, , , , , . , . . .

 

VIII. Discussion questions.

1. Speak about Charles Tamerley, his family background, the society he and Lady Charles belonged to.

2. What was Julias attitude to the higher society of London? How can you account for it? How does it characterize her? Why did she find the connection useful?

3. Comment on the authors words: Morally she had the best of two worlds.

4. Describe Julias life, the life of a working woman.

5. Speak about relations between Julia and Charles.

6. How did Julias talent manifest itself when Charles made Julia a declaration of love?

7. What feelings did Tom Fennels call arouse in Julia?

8. Describe Julias visit to Tom Fennels and the impression Tom made on Julia.

9. Why did Julia have a tremendous success in the play they had been playing for a good many weeks?

10. What traits of Julias character are described in this part of the novel? Do they appeal to you? Why?

11. Sketch Julias character.

 

 

PORTION V (p.117-151)

I. A. Read the following pages for detailed comprehension:

pp. 117-120 Next day Julia went to Cartiers-he accepted the invitation with alacrity.

pp. 123-138 Julia looked forward to Toms visit-she had within her grasp this possibility of freedom.

pp. 143-151 Julia did not wake till after eleven-he was such a simple fool.

 

B. Collect all the information about:

1. Toms character, his snobbishness, his dullness, his attitude to Julia.

2. Michaels attitude to Tom.

3. Julias plans for the coming holidays.

4. Roger, his childhood, his attitude to Julia and Michael, his plans for education.

5. The way Tom and Roger spent their time together.

6. Julias attitude to Roger, her mad jealousy of him.

7. The situation between Julia and Tom that was openly reversed.

8. Julia and Toms quarrel and their reconciliation.

 

II. A. Read the following pages for general comprehension:

pp.120-123 But one day Julia noticed-They want excuses.

pp.139-143 Thus the week went by-if I dont sleep I shall go mad.

 

B. Answer the following questions:

1. How did Ton happen to have got in debt?

2. How did Julia make him accept the money?

3. Why did Julia want Tom to rent one of the rooms above the garages? Did the idea tempt Tom?

4. What scheme was Julia turning over in her mind to take revenge on Tom?

 

III. Paraphrase, explain or comment on the following:

1. She left nothing undone to bind him to her. (p.119)

2. sometimes she could drop in after the theatre and no one would be any the wiser. (p.122)

3. She had a notion that during that idle luxurious fortnight by the river she would be able to overcome his scruples (p.123)

4. She (Julia) read his (Michaels) mind like an open book (p.129)

5. She had had her detractors (p.129)

6....but now no one disputed her supremacy (p.129)

7. She could step into a part, not a very good one perhaps, with silly words to say, and by her personality, by the dexterity which she had on her finger-tips, infuse it with life. (p.131)

8. Happiness might have been her for the asking (p.137)

9. If I havent cooked Rogers goose, Ill eat my hat, she thought (p.138)

10. he was only a boy, and if you must cross your ts, she was old enough to be his mother. (p.139)

11. Julia acted with great naturalness the part of a leading lady who put on no frills. (p.140)

12. That would get him on the raw (p.141)

13. She (Julia) was in a black rage. This was the last straw (p.141)

14. She (Julia) was not all milk and honey (p.143)

15. She (Julia) was not pleased to think that the situation between them now was openly reversed (p.145)

16. Let me see you once more and then, if you are still angry with me, well call it a day (p.145)

 

IV. Translate the following word-combinations into Russian, learn them in situations from the book:

1. on one excuse and another (p.117)

2. to be all to the good (p.118)

3. to lay/to make/no claims on smb (p.119,131,139)

4. to attach importance to smb/smth (p.119)

5. to make much fuss of smb (p.119)

6. to have a good influence on smb (p.120)

7. to grudge smb.smth (p.121,148)

8. to look forward to smth/doing smth (p.123)

9. to look upon smb as smb (p.123)

10. to devise a means to do smth (p.123)

11. to make a point of doing smth (p.124)

12. to have no inclination for smth (p.125)

13. to keep ones temper (p.128, 144)

14. to have a pang of remorse (p.129)

15. to be put out (p.131)

16. to take things as they came (p.133)

17. to be jealous of smb (p.134)

18. to make a great hit with smb (p.136)

19. to stick it out (p.139)

20. to make up for smth (p.140)

21. to get even with smb (p.141; to get square p.121)

22. to rack ones brains (p.142)

23. to have it out (p.145)

24. to seek smbs company (p.145)

25. to gnaw at smb (p.144,145)

 

V. Find English equivalents in the book for the following Russian words and word-combinations and use them when discussing the book:

/ (.119), - (.119), (.120), (.121), , - (-)(.122), / - (.124), - (.123), - - (.127), (.128), / (.129), (.130), , (.130), (.131), (.130), - (.133), , (.137), ( ) (.141).

 

VI. Learn the contextual meanings of the following words, use them in discussing the book:

NOUNSVERBSADJECTIVES/ADVERBS

vanity (p.118) to flatter (p.118) exhilarated (p.117)

alacrity (p.120) to career (p.125) occasionally (p.124)

cajolery (p.121) to obsess (p.125) casual (p.124)

praise (p.130) to falter (p.148) indulgent (p.128)

tolerant (p.133)

inconsiderate (p.134)

wistful (p.137)

animated (p.142)

rigid (p.149)

 

VII. Translate into English.

1. , , . . , , . , , . , ( ), ( , ). , ! ( ), , , , . , .

2. . . . . . (failing) , . , , , .

! (eminent) .

, . , .

. .

3. - . . , , . . . , , . , , (at a loose end). , .

4. , , .

17 . , . . - , . , . , , .

, . , . , .

, , , , . , , -.

 

 

VII. Discussion points.

1. What was Tom like? Could you prove that he was a snobbish dull young man?

2. Did Julia realize that Tom was not in love with her? Did she make any attempts to bind him to her? What kind of attitude did she take up?

3. What made Michael take a fancy to Tom?

4. How did Julia happen to pay Toms debt? Why do you think it gave her a thrill?

5. What were Julias plans for the coming holidays? What upset those plans?

6. What kind of scheme concerning one of the rooms above the garages occurred to Julia?

7. Speak about Roger, his childhood, his attitude to his parents and his plans for education. What do you think made Roger lead his own life?

8. Did Julia consider Michael to be worthy of her affection? What did she like about Michael?

9. Why did Julia often wonder what people meant when they said an actress had genius? What did she think of her career? What prevented Julia from becoming a film-star? Can you prove that Julia was an actress of genius?

10. What made Julia lose control over her feelings during the holidays? Why did she look forward to shaking off the obsession of Tom like a bad dream?

11. Speak about Julias scheme to get Tom on the raw, to get even with him. Did she manage to realize her scheme?

12. Speak about Julia and Toms quarrel and their reconciliation.

13. Why do you think there was a feeling of slight contempt for Tom at the back of Julias mind?

 

 

PORTION VI (p.151-183)

I. A. Read the following pages for detailed comprehension:

pp.151-160 Their quarrel-She feltdesperately jealous

pp.171-179 Nor did Julia sleep-to see Rogers hand-writing.

 

B. Collect all the information about:

1. The relations between Julia and Tom after the quarrel.

2. Julias feelings for Tom, her thoughts of their future.

3. Julias reputation in society.

4. The gossip that reached the ears of Dolly de Vries.

5. Dollys talk with Michael.

6. Michaels plan of buying out Dolly and why it did not work.

7. The effect a talk with Roger had on Julia.

8. Julias opinion of the London higher society.

 

II. A. Read the following pages for general comprehension:

pp.161-171 Michael flattered himself-She hung up.

pp.179-183 One afternoon-Miss Avice Crichton.

 

B. Answer the following questions:

1. What kind of joke did Michael have up his sleeve?

2. What conversation was Julia privately holding with Dolly?

3. Why didnt Julia enjoy her evening at the cinema as much as she had expected?

4. What promise did Dolly make Julia give?

5. How did Julia feel about her talent, her genius?

6. How was Julia going to take revenge on Tom for his infidelity?

III. Paraphrase, explain or comment on the following:

1. Men were creatures of habit, that gave women such a hold on them. (p.152)

2. Julia was a very good-tempered woman and though her language was often brusque it was hard to ruffle her; but there was something about her that prevented you from taking liberties with her. (p.155)

3. Her voice was loud and deep, but when she was excited the words were apt to tumble over one another and a slight cockney accent revealed itself. (p.156)

4. Acting as a whole time job(p.158)

5. Everyone has looked up to you. (p.159)

6. She was far from a fool and when it came to business was a match for Michael. (p.160)

7. I thought it my duty to warn you, but Im prepared to take the rough with the smooth (p.160)

8. He chuckled at the thought of the joke he had up his sleeve (p.161)

9. there wasnt one of them who wouldnt cut off his nose to spite his face (p.164)

10. He loved a crowd, he wanted to see smart people, and be seen. He liked to show her off (p.164)

11. He says you just eat out of his hand (p.168)

12. and now it looked as though her reputation was a prison that she had built round herself (p.170)

13. Shed got round the old girl and the understudy was as good as hers (p.182)

 

IV. Translate the following word-combinations into Russian, learn them in situations from the book:

1. to appeal to smb (p.151)

2. to be wrapped up in smb (in one another) (p.152, 157)

3. to be on familiar terms with smb (p.152)

4. to encourage smd to do smth (p.152)

5. to do without smb (p.152)

6. disparity in smbs ages (p.152)

7. to make an appointment (p.155)

8. to look smb in the face (p.157)

9. to tell on smth (p.159)

10. to recover ones self-control (p.159)

11. to go out of ones way to do smth (p.161)

12. to break oneself of a habit (p.161)

13. to attach importance to smth (p.163)

14. to rely on smb (p.162)

15. it was no good doing smth (p.164)

16. to ring off (p.165)

17. to bring the matter up (p.167)

18. not to take ones eyes off smb (p.167)

19. to turn smbs head (p.169)

20. to take a great weight off smbs mind (p.169)

21. to face the truth (p.170)

22. to distract ones mind (p.175)

23. to cut the date (p.176)

24. to take advantage of smth (p.178)

25. to take smb in (p.180)

26. to do a good turn to smb (p.183)

V. Find English equivalents in the book for the following Russian words and word-combinations and use them when discussing the book:

(.151), , (.151), - (.151), , (.151), - (.152), (.154), - - (.155), - (.155), - (.156), (.156), - (.157), - , (.157), (.160,170), - (.161), - (.161), (.163), () - - (. 163), - (.164), (.172, 182), (.175), (.177), - (. 177), - (.177), (. 178).

 

VI. Learn the contextual meanings of the following words, use them when discussing the book:

NOUNSVERBSADJECTIVES/ADVERBS

disparity (p.152) to consent (p.151) brusque (p.155)

asset (p.159) to gossip (p.154) conspicuous (p.156)

propriety (p.170) to pique (p.155) archly (p.161)

virtue (p.170) to ruffle (p.155) imprudent (p.164)

anguish (p.175) to flatter (p.161) persuasive (p.165)

to chuckle (p.161) detached (p.165)

to cease (p.162) malicious (p.167)

to rankle (p.170) commonplace (p.169)

to affront (p.170) ingenuous (p176)

to resent (p.170) deceitful (p.176)

to absorb (p.174)

to disconcert (p.176)

 

VII. Translate into English.

1. : . , , . , . - , . . , . - , . , , .

2. , , . . . , . , . , . , . ( ). , , . ( ).

3. , , . , , , . . , . , . , . . , ( , ), ( ). , , . , . , . , , , .

4. . . . . , . . ( ), . , , . , . , . , , .

 

VIII. Discussion questions.

1. Why was Julia determined not to mind Rogers monopolizing Tom at Christmas?

2. How can you account for the fact that Julia and Toms quarrel brought them closer together?

3. Why did Julia encourage Tom to be extravagant?

4. Why was Julia convinced that the disparity in their ages had never occurred to Tom?

5. Why didnt Julia hesitate to show herself with Tom in public places?

6. What was Dollys opinion of Tom Fennel? Why didnt she have the heart to tell Julia about the gossip?

7. Were Michael and Dolly sincere with each other? How did Michael try to take advantage of the situation? Did he succeed in it?

8. How did Dolly feel when she got into her magnificent car?

9. Why did Julia decide to have it out with Dolly?

10. What thoughts rushed through Julias mind as she sat at the cinema next to Tom? Did she admit to herself that she had been a little imprudent? What made Julia upset?

11. Did Julia try to justify herself during the talk with Dolly? Why was it lucky for Julia that she was a good actress?

12. Did Julia know that Dolly did not believe her and that Dolly was aware that Julia knew it?

13. Why was Julia depressed after a talk with her soon?

14. How do you understand the authors words: Her gift had neither age nor form. It was a spirit that played on her body as the violinist plays on his violin.?

15. How did Julian feel about Toms being invited to the families of her grander friends?

 

 

PORTION VII (p.183-216)

 

I. A. Read the following pages for detailed comprehension:

pp. 183-194 But a week or so later She took a sleeping draught.

pp. 200-204 Once again The only thing is to go away.

 

B. Collect all the information about:

1. Julias behaviour on the evening she went to see Avice Crichton acting.

2. Toms mood and feelings on the same evening, the features of his character.

3. Avice Crichton (her appearance, background, manners, acting).

4. Julias marvelous acting while having a talk with Tom after the performance.

5. Julias decision to give Avice the part in the new play, the reasons for it.

6. The quarrel between Michael and Julia, the reasons for it.

7. Michaels decision to make Julia go on holiday.

 

II. A. Read the following pages for general comprehension:

pp. 195-200 But she woke early-I shall never get over it, she moaned.

pp. 205-216 After Julia had made up her mind-what was expected of him.

 

B. Answer the following questions:

1. Why was Julia longing for a friend?

2. How did Julia try to get over her grief?

3. Why did the telephone talk with Tom cause Julia unendurable pain?

4. What was the result of Julias getting the character under control?

5. Why did Julia decide to visit her mother and aunt at St.Malo?

6. How did Julia feel in the house of her childhood?

7. Why did Julia feel remorse thinking of Charles Tamerley?

 

III. Paraphrase, explain or comment on the following:

1. She looks the part all right. Im sure of that.(p.184)

2. By the time they got in the car he was in a state of cold fury and he stared silently in front of him with a sulky pout on his mouth. Julia was not dissatisfied with herself. (p.185)

3. Her faint smile acknowledged the applause that greeted her beautifully timed entrance. (p.185)

4. She cant act for toffee (p.186)

5. I know I can act. If I could only get a part that I could really get my teeth into (p.187)

6. Oh, whats the good of beating about the bush? (p.190)

7. Oh, Julia, you are a brick! (p.192)

8. It would be a satisfaction to turn the tables on Tom and Avice Crichton(p.194)

9. Heaven knows, Im a good-natured woman but there are limits to everything. (p.194)

10. She gave free rein to her anguish(p.200)

11. After all, the proof of the pudding is in the eating (p.202)

12. Duse couldnt hold a candle to you (p.204)

13. She (Julia) thought that her day was done (p.205)

14. He had always been at her beck and call (p.213)

 

IV. Translate the following word-combinations into Russian, learn them in situations from the book:

1. to make allowances (p.184)

2. to come round/over to smb (p.184)

3. to bring the conversation back to smth (p.184)

4. to get over smth (pp. 186,194,200)

5. to put in a word for smb (p.188)

6. to yield to smth (to a sudden impulse) (p.191)

7. to lose ones self-respect (p.191) (to regain ones self-respect)

8. to give a sigh of relief (p.192)

9. to be a credit to smb (p.192) (to do smb a credit)

10. to be past bearing (p.192)

11. to feel contempt for smb (p.193)

12. to put ones foot down (p.194)

13. to make a clean breast of smth (p.195)

14. to do smb good (p.195)

15. to put an end to smth (p.196)

16. her spirits rose (p.198)

17. to appeal to smb (p.200)

18. to be up(p.201)

19. to persuade smb to the contrary(p.204)

20. to make up for smth (p.206)

21. to cut oneself off from smth (p.207)

22. to wear mourning for smb (p.208)

23. to be in poor health (p.211)

24. to be relieved to do smth (p.215)

 

 

V. Learn the contextual meanings of the following words, use them when discussing the book:

NOUNSVERBSADJECTIVES/ADVERBS

deliberation (p.185) to bore (p.184) casual (p.190)

obsession (p.198) to linger (p.184) mercenary (p.194)

asset (p.211) to irk (p.189) harassed (p.195)

aloofness (p.213) to shatter (p.195) imperishable (p.195)

inkling (p.215) to stifle (p.200) tolerable (p.202)

to bear (p.205) listless (p.205)

to torment (p.205) irksome (p.206)

drab (p.206)

heart-rending (p. 209)

tranquil (p.212)

content (p.213)

Restless (p.212)

 

VI. Translate into English.

1. , . , , , , , . , , . , . , , , . , . . , , , .

2. , . - . , , , . , , . . .

, , , . . , .

3. . . . , , . . , . . , , . .

4. , , , . , , . ( ).

. . , . , - . . , , . . , . .

5. . , , , . , - .

, , ( ). , .

, , . . , , , . , .

, , .

 

VII. Discussion questions.

1. Describe Toms state of mind during dinner with Julia.

2. Prove that Julia was acting the woman of the world. What effect did it have on Tom?

3. How did Julia feel about going to Avices dressing-room? Why did she decide to go through with it?

4. How did Julia manage to translate the mute dialogue of the young people into words?

5. What features of Toms character are revealed in this chapter? Whats your impression of Tom? Do you think he was sincere speaking about the loss of his self-respect? Prove your point of view.

6. Speak about Avice, her looks, her acting, the impression she made on Julia. Which of the two are your sympathies with?Why?

7. Why was Tom baffled by Julias promise to get Avice the part?

8. Why did Michael think Julias performance in the scene showing the parting of two lovers had been a mess? How did Michael account for it? What was the reason for it? Why did he think Julia should go somewhere on holiday?

9. Why did Julias mother and aunt make a fuss of her?

10. What did Julia realize after having considered her feeling for Tom with a tranquil mind?

 

PORTION VIII (p.216-249)

I. A. Read the following pages for detailed comprehension:

pp. 234-249 Rehearsals began and distracted Julias troubled mind- his only begotten son.

 

B. Collect all the information about:

1. The way Julia felt about rehearsals.

2. Julias meeting Avice Chrichton. Julias opinion of Avice as an actress.

3. The parts Julia, Michael and Avice were to play.

4. The reasons why Julia wished to keep Avice in the cast.

5. Rogers coming home.

6. Julias impression of her son, his looks and character.

7. Michaels plans for Roger.

8. Julia and Rogers talk.

9. Rogers thoughts about his parents, their way of life, the atmosphere in the house and Julias talent.

10. The reasons for Julias annoyance and despair.

 

II. A. Read the following pages for general comprehension:

pp. 216-234 On Wednesday morning Julia had her face massaged-it made her feel better.

 

B. Answer the following questions:

1. What kind of dress and jewels did Julia settle on for occasion?

2. What helped Julia to get out of an awkward situation she found herself in Charlies house?

3. What thoughts rushed through Julias mind as she reflected on her adventure later on? Was she proud of her presence of mind? What upset her and why?

4. What made Julia have a walk along the Edgware Road and what came of it?

III. Paraphrase, explain or comment on the following:

1. She laughed in her sleeve as she thought of poor old Charles (p.219)

2. Success isnt everything. I sometimes wonder whether to gratify my silly little ambition I didnt miss the greatest thing in the world. After all, love is the only thing that matters (p.220)

3. She was playing for time (p.223)

4. It was hardly true to say that she had snatched victory from defeat, but looking upon it as a strategic retreat her conduct had been masterly (p.226)

5. She almost jumped out of her skin (p.230)

6. Julia thought it silly to carry the subterfuge to this length (p.231)

7. There are no two ways about it (p.233)

8. He determined that they should take rehearsals easy (p.234)

9. Hugh Ardale had agreed to let bygones be bygones (p.235)

10. To their consternation Honor didnt turn a hair (p.237)

11. Its a cast-iron part. She cant really go wrong in it (p.237)

12. You see, Ive lived all my life in an atmosphere of make-believe. I want to get down to brass tacks (p.243)

13. it wouldnt be very nice of her to make light of it (p.248)

14. He wasnt up to your mark. (p.248)

 

IV. Translate the following word-combinations into Russian, learn them in situations from the book:

1. to look forward to doing smth (p.217)

2. to care for smb (p.220)

3. to make up for smth (p.220, 236)

4. to look smb in the face (p. 224)

5. there was no doing smth (p.226) (there was no denying it)

6. to put the matter to the test (p.227)

7. to catch smbs eye (p.227, 229)

8. to catch ones breath (p.230)

9. (not) to have the presence of mind to do smth (to deny it) (p.230)

10. to think smth up as an excuse for doing smth (p.230)

11. to settle a score with smb (p.235)

12. to come into money (p.236)

13. to take much pains to do smth (p.240)

14. to have influence with smb (p.240)

15. (not) to feel at home with smb (p.241)

16. to flash across smbs mind (p.242)

17. to take up languages (p.242)

18. an atmosphere of make-believe (p.243)

19. to see to smth (p.243)

20. to be worked up (p.244)

21. to be good at smth (p.245)

22. to go ones own way (p.247)

23. to take up smbs time (p.247)

24. to do ones duty to smb (p.247)

25. to take smb/smth seriously (p.247)

 

V. Find English equivalents in the book for the following words and word-combinations and use them when discussing the book:

(.225), - ( ) (.225), (.230), - (.233), (.233), (.234), (.234), (.234), (.237), - - (.237), (.238), (. 238), (.239), (.240), - (.241), (.243), (.244), - (. 247), (.249).

 

 

VI. Learn the contextual meanings of the following words, use them when discussing the book:

NOUNSVERBSADJECTIVES/ADVERBS

impudence (p.231) to hover (p.228) unconscionable (p.228)

sham (p. 245) to urge (p.240) exuberant (p.240)

to burden (p.245) reticent (p.240)

reflective (p.241)

apathetic (p.241)

queer (p.242)

disconcerting (p.243)

indulgent (p.244)

vague (p.245)

 

VII. Translate into English.

1. , , . . , . , . ? . .

, , . . , - , , , , , . . , . ( ?)

2. , - . , - . , , . . , . , ? . , . , . , , . , .

3. . , . , () , , . . () . - . ( ). . () , . , . , . , . .

4. . , . . , . . . , , . , . . . , . . , . . . . .

 

 

VIII. Discussion questions.

1. What does Julias adventure in Charlies house add to her character?

2. Why did Julia feel as if she were a girl playing her first small part the minute rehearsals began? Why was it always a time for a new adventure for her? How does it characterize Julia as an actress?

3. What did Julia think of Avice Crichton as an actress? Was the latter aware what was coming to her?

4. Describe the plot of the play that was being rehearsed and the parts Julia, Michael and Avice were to play in it.

5. Why wasnt Michael happy about Avice and why did he insist on getting somebody instead of her? Why did Julia insist on keeping Avice in the cast? What were her reasons for it?

6. How does Julias talk with Michael about Avice characterize her? What can you say about her far reaching plans?

7. Describe Rogers coming home. Why didnt Julia feel quite at home with him though he was her own son? What did she think of his appearance and character? Was she disappointed in a way? Why?

8. Why did Roger avoid speaking of his plans for the future? What caused Julias feeling of acute discomfort when he mentioned his plans for the future?

9. What kind of career did Michael see for his son?

10. How did the talk between mother and son strike you? Describe Rogers thoughts about the atmosphere in their house, his parents, their profession, Julias talent. What impression did it make on Julia? Why does the author say that she was beginning to feel more and more like Hamlets mother?

11. Do you share Julias view that acting isnt nature: its art, and art is something you create?

12. Why was Michaels arrival a great relief for Julia?

 

 

Portion IX (pp.249-273)

I. A. Read the following pages for detailed comprehension:

pp. 260-273 Four hours later it was all over-Im a rare one for steaks.

 

B. Collect all the information about:

1. The reasons for the success of the performance.

2. The reasons for Avices failure in the second act of the play.

3. The way Julia made the author of the play feel shy and very proud.

4. Julias plans for the evening after the performance.

5. Julias grand supper at the Berkley.

6. Julias thoughts of her future part, that of Phedre.

7. Julias thoughts of reality and make-believe.

 

II. A. Read the following pages for general comprehension:

 

pp. 249-260 Three days later Roger went up to Scotland-Love isnt worth all the fuss they make about it.

 

B. Answer the following questions:

1. Why wasnt Julia sorry to see Roger go?

2. What made Michael rehearse Avice by herself?

3. What advice did Julia give Michael concerning giving Avice a contract?

4. Why was Julia disappointed in Charlies advice concerning Roger?

5. What did Julia mean by thinking Charles might have been more sympathetic?

 

III. Paraphrase, explain or comment on the following:

1. She had a knack of getting into the shoes of the woman she had to portray (p.250)

2. Julia spared herself. She had no intention of giving all she had to give till the first night (p.251)

3. Michael, having taken Julias advice, had gone to a lot of trouble with Avice (p.251)

4. You could have knocked me down with a feather when he said all those things to me. I felt just like Balaam when his ass broke into light conversation (p.252)

5. To tell the truth, when Roger was talking to me I felt just like Hamlets mother. (p.253)

6. It may be that in a year or two he (Roger) will lose sight of the clouds of glory and accept the chain. (p.254)

7. When she (Julia) came to the conclusionthat she no longer cared two straws for him (Tom) she couldnt help feeling a great pity for him (p.259)

8. The scene which was devised to be extremely amusing took on a sardonic colour, and the character Avice played acquired a certain odiousness (p.262)

9. She (Julia) felt she deserved a treat to celebrate her triumph, and for once she meant to throw prudence to the winds (p.268)

10. By a happy chance on this day she had confirmed her hold on the public by a performance that she could only describe as scintillating, she had settled an old score, by one ingenious device disposing of Avice and making Tom see what a fool he had been, and best of all had proved to herself beyond all questions that she was free from the irksome bonds that had oppressed her (pp.268-269)

11. Mrs.Siddons was a rare one for chops;Im a rare one for steaks(p.273)

 

IV. Translate the following word-combinations into Russian, learn them in situayions from the book:

1. to dismiss smth. from ones mind (p.250)

2. to make a hit (p.251)

3. to go off without a hitch (p.251)

4. to



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