How to Discuss a Story. Бунеева И.М - 13 стр.

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Words and expressions                          what’s up
made a sign of silence to him                  the law of the jungle
the sleuth                                     I’ll turn her out
dressed in good taste                          on my word of honour
the more I think…the less I know               a happy scream
turning her beautiful eyes on him

   II.      AFTER LISTENING TASKS . COMPREHENSION CHECK

            GENERAL COMPREHENSIOТ

       a. Listen to the story once to answer the following questions
   1. Where did Mr. Hartley work?
   2. Why did the detective want to see him?
   3. Where did Vivienne live?
   4. What was her appearance like?
   5. Why couldn’t Vivienne make up her mind about Hartley’s offer? What
       puzzled her?
   6. What did Hartley promise Vivienne?
   7. How did Vivienne feel when Rafford Townsend appeared?
   8. What did Hartley do in that situation? What did he say to the rival?
   9. What was Vivienne’s condition on which she agreed to go with Hartley?
   10. Did it take Hartley long to get home?
   11. Where did he live?
   12. Who met him at the door?
   13. Was the dinner ready?
   14. What news did Hartley tell the lady? Why did she give a happy scream?
   15. What was Vivienne?

            DETAILED COMPREHENSION

         a. Listen to the story another time. Are these statements true or false?
            Give reasons
   1.    Mr. Hartley was a broker.
   2.    Hartley paid the detective seven dollars for his work.
   3.    Vivienne lived in a new building of cheap flats on the fourth floor.
   4.    Vivienne didn’t want to marry Mr. Hartley because she was afraid she
         wouldn’t be happy in the country.
   5.    Rafford Townsend was Vivienne’s fiancé.
   6.    Mr. Hartley was married and his family lived in the countryside.