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Exercise 4
Say whether the following verbs have corresponding nouns. Comment on the difference in meaning and
pronunciation.
feature
match
hand
shift
survey
order
cost
purchase
fit
pack
point
promise
Exercise 5
Find in the text the words from the groups below and define to what part of speech they belong.
Convincingly — perfectly — wobbly;
shopping — tiring — puzzling;
feature — loafer — driver;
middle-aged — devoted — identified.
Exercise 6
Agree or disagree with the following statements. Give your reasons.
> Use;
For disagreement:
For agreement:
That's not quite right.
That's right.
Oh no, quite on the contrary.
Exactly.
It says in the text...
I agree entirely.
1.
Sayako was trying on the last season's suit.
2.
The manageress felt irritated by the obtrusive customer.
3.
Sayako admired the beauty of the mannequin.
4.
Sayako was a devoted shopper, ready to buy clothes in bulk.
5.
She didn't care how much money she spent on clothes.
6.
The princess found English people funny.
7.
Shopping didn't take her much time.
8.
Sayako found English books entertaining.
Exercise 7
Find synonyms in the text for the italicized words and expressions.
1.
Before buying an antique statue, Maggie looked at it care fully to find if it matched the design of
her flat.
2.
I can't wear my blue shoes with a black skirt, they don't
look good together.
3.
I've bought a blouse for Alison. It's a very pretty colour and just the right size too.
4.
Why don't you put on these shoes to see if they are comfortable.
5.
They were shown into a luxurious dining hall.
6.
Standing still for any length of time can be exhausting.
7.
Do you think this colour makes me look attractive?
8.
The children were delighted to see peace and comfort return into their home at last.
9. At last the band appeared on the stage and the crowd was thrilled with its music.
10. After reading so many heavy and difficult textbooks, it was a relief to pick up a novel again.
11. He's always rude to people. Don't pay attention to his words.
Exercise 8
Find the English equivalents for the following words and expressions.
A.
Примерочная; костюм шестого размера; костюм прошлого сезона; помещ¸нный на обложке
журнала; зеркало в человеческий рост; цвет Вам ид¸т; я это беру; полка, где выставлены уличные
туфли; туфли в тон; манекен; прилавок магазина; недельный план продажи; заведующая; прожектор;
собираться заказать; отлично подходить;
быть в упоении; протянуть кредитную карточку; стоить;
показать на что-либо; покупки; утомительный; отдел дамского белья; из магазина Маркс и Спенсер;
любительница покупок; стоить без одного пенса тысячу фунтов; упаковывать.
B.
Быть в упоении; прожектор; показать на что- либо; не обращать внимание; валяться на полу;
внутренне возликовать; переминаться нетерпелтво с ноги на ногу; обниматься от счастья; отдохнуть
часок за ланчем; психология англичан.
Exercise 9