Ex. 5 Complete the following sentences:
a) 1. Dramatic though it was, we shall all enjoyed the performance. 2. Strange though it was the dog was not paying any attention to us. 3. Unexpected though they were, we had given them a respectable welcoming party.
b) 1. The artistic director presented the main character as a rebel rather than as a villain we used to imagine him to be. 2. I expected him to appear as a friend rather than as a brother. 3. For all my expectations, the play was performed as a parody rather than as a drama.
c) 1. These stories are more likely to listen rather than to tell . 2. Such good examples encourage people to follow rather than to fail be moved. 3. In my opinion, such students are sure to pass the exam rather than to fail.
Ex 8. Translate the following sentences into English:
1. Strange though it may seem I am a great admirer of historical novels.
2. Out-of-date though they were, they were a success with young man.
3. His selected early works contain much new ideas about politics, though they may seem funny enough.
4. ―The women are described as mysterious creatures rather than as real people in Somerset Maugham's novels, " – said the hostess.
5. "The women are described as mysterious creatures rather than as real people in Somerset Maugham's novels, " – said the hostess.
6. Her guest didn‘t agree with her, insisting that the author describes feminine characters as practical and dominant people rather than as some mysterious creatures.
7. "At Old Viс Theatre play the Chekhov as a Russian national comedy rather than as a dramatical piece of human content," – the lady continued the discussion.
8. The master asked her to tell the truth rather than to sink the facts.
9. These pictures are more likely to scare the exhibition visitors away rather than enrich aesthetically.
10. The professor called the students to speak rather than to keep silent.
11. Most probably, these books distract rather than to educate.
12. We learned many facts about the appearance of the Labour Party.
13. Moreover, we learned the facts about the role of intellectual movements such as the Fabian Society.
14. Moreover, don‘t forget send by mail your regular messages.
15. The film's success can be explained by its humor. Moreover, the special effects in the film are excellent.
Ex. 10. Complete the following sentences using the phrases and word combinations:
1. All the Moscow cathedrals and churches have been restored to their former glory.
2. The totalitarian systems supressing initiative and freedom carry the seeds of its own destruction.
3. All these people used to give a terrible headache to the authorities.
4. Mini skirts all the range at that time, and even ladies advanced in years gladly embraced the fashion.
5. The terrible ne ws swept the whole country like a hurricane.
6. He was a devoted ally of the King against his enemies in France.
7. These measures were sure to reinforce the hostility of the people against the rulers in the country.
8. There were crowds of homeless children in the early years after the War.
9. The Normans had their own people in key positions in England.
10. The paintings of the impressionists were impossible to buy, they were beyond price the price.
11. The various new trends in theatrical productions, in music, popular and classical, poetic recitals in the squares of Moscow were signs of the cultural thaw.
Ex. 1l. Paraphrase the following sentences using the phrases and word combinations:
1. Due to the new actions of the authorities, the town was restored to beauty and glory.
2. He promised to the master to be an obedient pupil and never to give him a headache.
3. The terrible news swept the country like a hurricane.
4. The government's repressive policies carries the seeds of destruction.
5. Coats like that were all the rage in my time.
6. The boys united their efforts and became ally against their common enemy — the Headmaster.
7. I am never see myself at my best in the morning.
8. In the part of Hamlet one can see Sir Laurence at his best.
9. Good friendship is beyond price.
10. It all date back to the first hour of the day, at the dead of night, in fact.
11. The new prime minister promised that the ministers in the most important departments will be in key positions and that would assure continuity.
Ex. 12. Translate the following sentences into English using the phrases and word combinations:
1. Unfortunately, I have never seen him at his best, though they say he annoyed the bosses with his speeches pretty much.
2. That time the "Four from Liverpool" was in key positions, the young girls were all the rage.
3. In World War II GreatBritain, U.S. A. and Russia become allies against Hitlerite Germany.
4. The whole world was all the rage: the news of Diana‘s death flashed around the world.
5. Brutality to and inhumanity of white men towards black majority carried the seeds of destruction of the whole apartheid system.
6. Any punitive actions reinforce the hostility of the population.
7. Admiring the sights of St. Petersburg, we understood what enormous work had been done to restore them to glory after Nazi had wept them like a hurricane.
a) 1. Dramatic though it was, we shall all enjoyed the performance. 2. Strange though it was the dog was not paying any attention to us. 3. Unexpected though they were, we had given them a respectable welcoming party.
b) 1. The artistic director presented the main character as a rebel rather than as a villain we used to imagine him to be. 2. I expected him to appear as a friend rather than as a brother. 3. For all my expectations, the play was performed as a parody rather than as a drama.
c) 1. These stories are more likely to listen rather than to tell . 2. Such good examples encourage people to follow rather than to fail be moved. 3. In my opinion, such students are sure to pass the exam rather than to fail.
Ex 8. Translate the following sentences into English:
1. Strange though it may seem I am a great admirer of historical novels.
2. Out-of-date though they were, they were a success with young man.
3. His selected early works contain much new ideas about politics, though they may seem funny enough.
4. ―The women are described as mysterious creatures rather than as real people in Somerset Maugham's novels, " – said the hostess.
5. "The women are described as mysterious creatures rather than as real people in Somerset Maugham's novels, " – said the hostess.
6. Her guest didn‘t agree with her, insisting that the author describes feminine characters as practical and dominant people rather than as some mysterious creatures.
7. "At Old Viс Theatre play the Chekhov as a Russian national comedy rather than as a dramatical piece of human content," – the lady continued the discussion.
8. The master asked her to tell the truth rather than to sink the facts.
9. These pictures are more likely to scare the exhibition visitors away rather than enrich aesthetically.
10. The professor called the students to speak rather than to keep silent.
11. Most probably, these books distract rather than to educate.
12. We learned many facts about the appearance of the Labour Party.
13. Moreover, we learned the facts about the role of intellectual movements such as the Fabian Society.
14. Moreover, don‘t forget send by mail your regular messages.
15. The film's success can be explained by its humor. Moreover, the special effects in the film are excellent.
Ex. 10. Complete the following sentences using the phrases and word combinations:
1. All the Moscow cathedrals and churches have been restored to their former glory.
2. The totalitarian systems supressing initiative and freedom carry the seeds of its own destruction.
3. All these people used to give a terrible headache to the authorities.
4. Mini skirts all the range at that time, and even ladies advanced in years gladly embraced the fashion.
5. The terrible ne ws swept the whole country like a hurricane.
6. He was a devoted ally of the King against his enemies in France.
7. These measures were sure to reinforce the hostility of the people against the rulers in the country.
8. There were crowds of homeless children in the early years after the War.
9. The Normans had their own people in key positions in England.
10. The paintings of the impressionists were impossible to buy, they were beyond price the price.
11. The various new trends in theatrical productions, in music, popular and classical, poetic recitals in the squares of Moscow were signs of the cultural thaw.
Ex. 1l. Paraphrase the following sentences using the phrases and word combinations:
1. Due to the new actions of the authorities, the town was restored to beauty and glory.
2. He promised to the master to be an obedient pupil and never to give him a headache.
3. The terrible news swept the country like a hurricane.
4. The government's repressive policies carries the seeds of destruction.
5. Coats like that were all the rage in my time.
6. The boys united their efforts and became ally against their common enemy — the Headmaster.
7. I am never see myself at my best in the morning.
8. In the part of Hamlet one can see Sir Laurence at his best.
9. Good friendship is beyond price.
10. It all date back to the first hour of the day, at the dead of night, in fact.
11. The new prime minister promised that the ministers in the most important departments will be in key positions and that would assure continuity.
Ex. 12. Translate the following sentences into English using the phrases and word combinations:
1. Unfortunately, I have never seen him at his best, though they say he annoyed the bosses with his speeches pretty much.
2. That time the "Four from Liverpool" was in key positions, the young girls were all the rage.
3. In World War II GreatBritain, U.S. A. and Russia become allies against Hitlerite Germany.
4. The whole world was all the rage: the news of Diana‘s death flashed around the world.
5. Brutality to and inhumanity of white men towards black majority carried the seeds of destruction of the whole apartheid system.
6. Any punitive actions reinforce the hostility of the population.
7. Admiring the sights of St. Petersburg, we understood what enormous work had been done to restore them to glory after Nazi had wept them like a hurricane.
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