- •Assignments
- •I. Learn the pronunciation:
- •II. Learn the following words and word-combinations in situations from the text of the play:
- •III. Write out the following words with the minimal linguistic context. Supply their transcription and Russian equivalents and learn them.
- •V. Look up in the dictionary the set expressions below. What use does o. Wilde make of these phrases? Name the device he uses.
- •VI. Interpret, paraphrase or explain:
- •VII. Answer the following questions. Preserve the style and the humour of the play where possible.
- •I. Learn the pronunciation:
- •II. Learn the following words and word-combinations in situations from the text of the play:
- •III. Write out the following words with the minimal linguistic context. Supply their transcription and Russian equivalents and learn them.
- •IV. Interpret, paraphrase or explain:
- •V. Answer the following questions:
- •VI. Do the following assignments:
- •Act Three
- •I. Learn the pronunciation
- •II. Learn the following words and word-combinations in situations from the text of the play:
- •III. Write out the following words with the minimal linguistic context. Supply their transcription and Russian equivalents and learn them.
- •IV. Interpret, paraphrase or explain:
- •V. On what is the humorous effect based in the sentences below? Explain how it works:
- •VI. Answer the following questions:
- •VII. Do the following assignment:
- •General Discussion.
- •I. Read the following texts and say what is so appealing about the play.
- •II. Prepare a short report on British drama. Name the best known British playwrights and their world famous plays, e.G. W. Shakespeare, r. Sheridan, o. Goldsmith, b. Shaw, s. Beckett.
- •IV. 1. Questions for discussion:
- •2. Give character-sketches of:
- •Exercises
- •I. Fill in the blanks using active vocabulary:
- •II. Fill in the blanks:
- •III. Match a word in “a” with its equivalent in “b”.
- •IV. Match the words in the two columns.
- •V. Translate into English using active vocabulary.
- •I. Fill in the blanks using active vocabulary.
- •II. Fill in the blanks.
- •III. Match a word in “a” with its equivalent in “b”.
- •IV. Match the words in the two columns.
- •V. Translate into English using active vocabulary.
- •VI. Find in the text of Acts Two and Three English equivalents relating to the topic religion:
- •Act Three
- •I. Fill in the blanks using active vocabulary.
- •II. Fill in the blanks.
- •III. Match a word in “a” with its equivalent in “b”.
- •IV. Match the words in the two columns
- •V. Translate into English using active vocabulary.
- •VI. A. Collect from Acts One to Three:
- •Revision.
- •I. A. Collect from Acts One to Three English equivalents for legal terms related to family affairs:
- •III. Insert articles where necessary.
III. Write out the following words with the minimal linguistic context. Supply their transcription and Russian equivalents and learn them.
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Nouns |
Adjectives |
Adverbial |
Verbs |
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hesitation |
respectability |
premature |
phrase |
to last |
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property |
perambulator |
irrevocable |
in alarm |
to occur |
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affection |
muffin |
mercenary |
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to place |
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triviality |
barrier |
cultivated |
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to obtain |
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repentance |
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calculating |
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suspense |
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accurate |
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sincerity |
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punctual |
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IV. Interpret, paraphrase or explain:
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You Christian names are still an insuperable barrier.
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All communication between yourself and my daughter must cease immediately.
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Few girls of the present day have any solid qualities, any qualities that last and improve with time.
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The two weak points in our age are its want of principle and its want of profile.
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There are distinct social possibilities in your profile.
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I don’t care a twopence about social possibilities.
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Untruthful! My nephew Algernon? Impossible. He is an Oxonian.
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He obtained admission to my house by means of false pretence of being my brother.
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He succeeded in the course of the afternoon in alienating the affections of my only ward.
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The suspense is terrible. I hope it will last.
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Every luxury that money could buy…had been lavished on you by your fond and doting parents.
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We were never even on speaking terms.
V. On what is the humorous effect based in the sentences below? Explain how it works:
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Lady Bracknell: What did he die of ? Algernon: Bunbury? Oh, he was quite exploded. Lady Bracknell: Exploded! Was he the victim of a revolutionary outrage? I was not aware that Mr. Bunbury was interested in social legislation.
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Lady Bracknell: You seem to be displaying signs of triviality. Jack: On the contrary, Aunt Augusta, I’ve realized for the first time in my life the vital Importance of Being Earnest.
VI. Answer the following questions:
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How did the reconciliation come about?
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What insuperable barrier remained before the two young couples could be reunited?
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Why did Algernon have to get rid of his invalid friend Bunbury in the end?
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How did he do it?
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What brought Lady Bracknell to Jack’s house?
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What was Lady Bracknell’s first reaction to Algernon’s engagement to Cecily? Why did it change so dramatically? Follow its progress from surprise and disapproval to enthusiastic acceptance.
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What was Lady Bracknell’s idea of an attractive young woman? Do you agree?
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How do Lady Bracknell’s views on marriage betray dual morality of the upper classes?
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What kind of conversation would take place between a parent and someone who wishes to marry their son or daughter in our time? Would it be different from those given in the play?
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How did Algernon’s behaviour affect Jack’s decision concerning Cecily’s engagement (to Algernon)?
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Why was it impossible for Cecily to marry without Jack’s consent there and then?
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How did Miss Prism help to find Jack’s family?