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I. Get ready to reproduce the situations with the given above combinations
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II. Give the Russian equivalents of the following AN collocations:
| emergency call professional call straightforward girl hurried remarks complete surprise | wicked joke odd practical joke shocked tone apologetic cough |
III. Make up a list of words and phrases on the topic "Crime and it sinvestigation". Group them under the headings:
"Types of crime and ways of committing it"
"Participants in a crime"
"Weapons and other means used for committing a crime"
"Investigation of a crime"
IV. Find the English equivalents of the following words and phrases:
быть последней каплей; хладнокровно; злободневная тема; услышать из чьих-то собственных уст; влюбиться с первого взгляда; остановиться как вкопанный; свести с ума; знать о ком-то с чьих-либо слов.
QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION
1. What happened before dinner? Why did Dr. Sheppard lift the lid of the silver table several times?
2. What did Dr. Sheppard talk about with Flora and her mother?
3. What was the atmosphere like at dinner?
4. Why did Mr. Ackroyd's behaviour puzzle Dr. Sheppard?
5. What did Mr. Ackroyd tell Dr. Sheppard?
6. Did Dr. Sheppard learn the name of the person who had blackmailed Mrs. Ferrars? Why?
7. Whom did Dr. Sheppard meet on his way home?
8. Why did Dr. Sheppard have to return to Fernly Park?
9. How did he find out what had really happened to Mr. Ackroyd?
10.What did the police find out?
11.Get ready to speak on Flora, Mrs. Ackroyd and Major Blant.
Assignment 3
Chapters VI, VII (pp.59-77)
ACTIVE VOCABULARY
| 1. to bring the matter up 2. to come round 3. to hint at smth 4. to interject (insert) a question 5. to be involved in smth | 6. to make the best of smth 7. to drive at 8. to persuade smb to do smth 9. to give in 10. to touch upon smth |
I. Get ready to reproduce the episodes in which the given aboveword combinations are used.
II. Give the Russian equivalents of the following AN collocations:
| rough uneducated voice instant decision appreciative grimace a most efficient secretary | profound scepticism brutal murder the latest developments grandfather chair |
III. Write out of the given chapters the word combinations with the word "case".
IV. Go on building up your topic vocabulary on crime. Translate the given sentences into Russian. Make up your own examples with the italicized word combinations.
1. Stop worrying, Bob, ten to one the weather'll clear up.
2.I can't sum him up; at first he seems one kind of man and then another.
3. A wrong doer is constantly haunted by the fear of discovery.
4. There is nowhere else to go. So make the best of it.
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5. Pulling herself together Mrs. Oliver managed to fight backher annoyance.
6. I suppose I may take it for granted that this unnatural marriage will take place.
7. Try to involve your mother in the general activity of the house, it is good for her.
V. Find the English equivalents of the following Russian phrases:
взять быка за рога, выглядеть чернее тучи, терять время попусту, сидеть сложа руки.
TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION
1. The beginning of the investigation of Mr. Ackroyd's murder by the police. The evidence inspector Davis managed to gather. His suspect No. 1. The weapon the murderer had used.
2. H. Poirot's identity is revealed. Flora's decision to ask H. Poirot to take up the case. Dr. Sheppard's attempt to talk her out of it. H. Poirot's assent.
3. The police reaction to H. Poirot's involvement in the investigation. H. Poirot's ability to smooth the things over. His first steps.
Assignment 4
Chapters VIII, IX (pp.77-94)
ACTIVE VOCABULARY
| 1. without a second's hesitation 2. to have a word with smb 3. in a greater or lesser degree 4. to be of no consequence 5. to know smb by sight 6. to fit in without a flaw | 7. to go into detail(s) 8. to sort smth out 9. to make of 10. to feel uneasy 11. to clear one's throat 12. to shield smb |
I. Give the Russian equivalents of the following AN collocations:
| china ornaments limited time presentable young man short cut (to smth) immovable face stupid mistake | Dutch garden folded deck-chair wooden slope Rum story abrupt manner cast-off things |
II. Give the meaning of the following words in English:
solicitor, watchword, Methuselah, incognito.
III. Pick new words and word combinations on the topic "Crime"out of the given chapters.
IV. What emotions (feelings) does the author describe by using the following phrases? Whom are they referred to?
To knit one's brows; to raise one's eyebrow; to puff out one's chest; to shrug one's shoulders; to shoot up one's chin; to be taken aback.
V. Translate into English.
1. Я не могла убедить ее уступить. 2. Я хочу поговорить с мистером Брауном в понедельник. Проследите за этим, пожалуйста. 3. Много детей было вовлечено в подготовку к концерту. 4. Почему ты чернее тучи? - Я потеряла ключ к входной двери. 5. Мэри сказала мне о своей помолвке по секрету, но в действительности это была злободневная тема среди ее друзей. 6. Его злая шутка была последней каплей. Мы поссорились. 7. Твои слова ничего не доказывают, в них нет и крупицы правды. 8. Не делай поспешных выводов. Почему ты думаешь, что он купается в деньгах? – Я приняла это как должное. 9. Я сомневаюсь, что мы доберемся до правды. 10. Ее последние слова все еще преследуют меня.
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VI. Explain the following:
1. (p.81) It crossed my mind to wonder whether he was really any good as a detective. Had his big reputation been built up on a series of lucky chances?
2. (p.82) "Ah!" said the inspector, "you've been bitten with all this psycho-analysis stuff. Now, I am a plain man."
"Mrs. Raglan would not agree, I am sure, to that", said Poirot, making him a little bow.
3. (p.88) "Remember the johnny who sold his soul to the devil? In return for being made young again? There's an opera about it."
"Faust, you mean?"
"That's the beggar. Rum story. Some of us would do it if we could."
QUESTIONS AND TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION
1. Did the police manage to trace the telephone call to Dr. Sheppard about Mr. Ackroyd's murder? Did it help very much in the investigation? Why? What did H. Poirot think of the call?
2. What and who else did Poirot get interested in?
3. What did inspector Reglan say about his method of investigation? And what about H. Poirot?
4. What was found in the summer-house?
5. Give a summary of Chapter IX.
6. What could you say about the traits of Flora's and Major Blunt's characters and their emotions and feelings this episode reveals? Which of the following words would you choose to describe them?
| compassionate curious resentful ironic protective cruel | uncertain understanding shy aggressive unjust sarcastic | touched frank amused trustful thrilled surprised |
7. Flora's account for her unusual behaviour.
Assignment 5
Chapters X, XI, XII (pp.94-119)
ACTIVE VOCABULARY
| 1. to act on behalf (in the interest) of smb 2. to be hard pressed for money 3. to be up to smth 4. under the circumstances 5. to clear the matter up 6. to find fault with smb 7. to give notice | 8. to come forward 9. at one's disposal 10.to arouse suspicion 11.to break in 12.to overlook smth 13.to endeavour |
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