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Chapters 16-18
TRANSLATE THE FOLLOWING WORD-COMBINATIONS INTO RUSSIAN, AND REPRODUCE THE CONTEXTS IN WHICH THEY OCCUR:
to convey gratification
proprietor
indifferent imitations
to fall into conversation
in turn
to be at leisure
per annum
to be on friendly terms
with all one's heart
to seek legal redress
the late (Mr. Darcy)
to be just to smb.
debt of gratitude
to be imposed (up)on
to be taken in
to be sought after
ill-humour
to fret over smth.
turn of mind
to be blessed with smth.
insolent girl
to give way
by smb.’s (own) account
within the scope of
to prevail on to
to put out of
to rejoice in smth.
PARAPHRASE, EXPLAIN OR COMMENT ON THE FOLLOWING.
‘Miss Bennet, the late Mr. Darcy, was one of the best men that ever breathed, and the truest friend I ever had … ‘.
‘… Mr. Darcy gave him a voluntary promise of providing for me, I am convinced that he felt it to be as much a debt of gratitude to HIM, as of his affection to myself.’
‘Laugh as much as you choose, but you will not laugh me out of my opinion.’
Elizabeth was the least dear to her of all her children; and though the man and the match were quite good enough for HER, the worth of each was eclipsed by Mr. Bingley and Netherfield.
III. PREPARE A LITERARY TRANSLATION OF THE FOLLOWING EXTRACT:
“In describing to her all the grandeur ... who followed them into the room.
IV. AGREE OR DISAGREE. COMMENT ON THE FOLLOWING:
1. Mrs. Phillips didn’t understand Mr. Collins’s compliment.
2. Mr. Wickham was a typical officer.
3. Eliza was happy to be seated by Mr. Wickham and have a talk with him.
4. If you have known a person for a long time you can’t gauge him fairly.
5. In childhood Mr. Darcy and Mr. Wickham were intimate friends.
6. Lady Catherine’s daughter was Mr. Darcy’s bride.
7. When disputes occur interested people can mispresent each other to the public that’s why it’s impossible to judge them.
8. Elizabeth was fascinated by Mr. Wickham.
9. All inhabitants of Longbourn were inspired with Mr. Bingley’s invitation to the ball.
10. Mr. Collins was a perfect partner for dancing.
11. When dancing Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy were immersed in conversation.
V. ANSWER THE QUESTIONS OR SPEAK ON THE FOLLOWING:
1. What connected Mr. Darcy and Mr. Wickham?
2. What did Elizabeth think about the fact that Mr. Collins had set his heart on her?
3. Elizabeth believed Mr. Wickham at once but she didn’t want to accept Mr. Darcy’s alternative account of the events reproduced by Jane, Mr. Bingley and his sister. Why?
4. Why did Mr. Bennet have to prevent Mary’s exhibition?
5. Why was Elizabeth vexed by her mother’s behavior at the table?
VI. RETELL
1. Ch. 16 — on behalf of Mr. Wickham
— on behalf of Elizabeth
2. Ch. 18 — on behalf of Mr. Darcy
— on behalf of Elizabeth
— on behalf of Mr. Collins
— on behalf of Mr. Bennet