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6.Explain the meaning of the following words and expressions:
to take stock of smb, smth; to propose; a burden; to be a flop; to grin and bear it; a
tight-wad; to put up with.
B. Speech Exercises
1.Introduce the new characters.
2.Discuss the chapters you’ve read along the following lines:
1. Julia’s visit to Michael’s parents.
2. Julia and Michael’s behaviour after their engagement.
3. Julia’s talk with Jimmie Langton.
4. Michael’s coming from America.
3.Find in the text words and phrases describing:
1) people’s looks;
2) gestures;
3) emotions.
4. Answer the following questions:
1. Why did Julia receive a letter from Mrs. Gosselyn?
2. What kind of reception did Mr. and Mrs. Gosselyn give to Julia? What
happened on Sunday evening? Retell the events as they would be told by Julia
(Michael).
3. What did Julia feel sitting in an armchair in the lobby of the hotel and
waiting for Michael while he was having a talk with an American manager? Would
you accept the manager’s offer if you were Michael?
4. Why did Julia decide to pop up and see Jimmie? What do you think of their
conversation?
5. What happened to Michael after a fortnight of rehearsals?
6. Did Michael like America? What did he say about it and the Americans?
Have you ever been to America? Do you agree with Michael?
7. Describe the way Julia and Michael spent the night when Michael came back
from America. What did Julia feel?
Unit 3: Chapters 7-9
Vocabulary notes:
1. placid – adj having a calm appearance or characteristics; placidity – n
2. allurement – n something that attracts, charms or tempts
3. adroit – adj quick and skilful in using mind or hand; adroitly – adv
4. extort – vt to obtain by force or treat, or with difficulty 
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   6.Explain the meaning of the following words and expressions:
to take stock of smb, smth; to propose; a burden; to be a flop; to grin and bear it; a
tight-wad; to put up with.

                                 B. Speech Exercises

 1.Introduce the new characters.

 2.Discuss the chapters you’ve read along the following lines:
     1. Julia’s visit to Michael’s parents.
     2. Julia and Michael’s behaviour after their engagement.
     3. Julia’s talk with Jimmie Langton.
     4. Michael’s coming from America.

  3.Find in the text words and phrases describing:
     1) people’s looks;
     2) gestures;
     3) emotions.

  4. Answer the following questions:
      1. Why did Julia receive a letter from Mrs. Gosselyn?
      2. What kind of reception did Mr. and Mrs. Gosselyn give to Julia? What
happened on Sunday evening? Retell the events as they would be told by Julia
(Michael).
      3. What did Julia feel sitting in an armchair in the lobby of the hotel and
waiting for Michael while he was having a talk with an American manager? Would
you accept the manager’s offer if you were Michael?
      4. Why did Julia decide to pop up and see Jimmie? What do you think of their
conversation?
      5. What happened to Michael after a fortnight of rehearsals?
      6. Did Michael like America? What did he say about it and the Americans?
Have you ever been to America? Do you agree with Michael?
      7. Describe the way Julia and Michael spent the night when Michael came back
from America. What did Julia feel?


                                  Unit 3: Chapters 7-9
                                   Vocabulary notes:

1.   placid – adj having a calm appearance or characteristics; placidity – n
2.   allurement – n something that attracts, charms or tempts
3.   adroit – adj quick and skilful in using mind or hand; adroitly – adv
4.   extort – vt to obtain by force or treat, or with difficulty

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