Lesson 2Give the words or word combinations defined as the following:
1) something that may be dangerous, or cause accidents or problems; 2) some- thing that is likely to cause a fire; 3) a risk that cannot be avoided; 4) a danger that ex- ists in a job; 5) to say something that is only a suggestion or guess and that might not be correct; 6) dangerous, especially to people's health or safety.
Exercise 38. Translate the following sentences into Russian paying attention to the words and word combinations in italics:
1) Despite the hazards of working 50 storeys above the ground, my grandfather loved his job. 2) For international traders, changes in the exchange rate are an un- avoidable hazard. 3) Malaria is a common hazard of life in the region. 4) Automakers say that in their zeal to promote airbags, regulators turned a blind eye to evidence of hazards. 5) Other approaches include limiting vehicle horsepower, placing warning signs to mark hazards and enforcing speed limits. 6) This presented a hazard that she hadn't experienced before - traffic. 7) We all know that in contemporary science the greatest occupational hazard is simultaneous discovery. 8) A few thought a steamer might hazard the crossing. 9) It would be foolish even to hazard a guess. 9) The glitter in his hooded eyes made it impossible for her to hazard even the wildest guess at what he was thinking. 10) Employees who were exposed to hazardous substances are now claiming compensation. 11) Lead is one of the most hazardous substances known, causing cancer and nerve damage. 12) Since hazardous jobs represent a small part of total employment, these workers are unrepresentative of the general population. 13) The hazardous nature of this undertaking is not in dispute. 14) Was the hazardous code of the duel a greater injustice than the unfairness of the law? Exercise 39. Translate the following sentences into English using the active vocabulary:
1) Источники загрязненной воды опасны для дикой природы. 2) Куча мусора может вызвать возгорание. 3) Светящиеся знаки на шоссе предупреждают водите- лей об опасности. 4) Кажется, что серьезные легочные заболевания являются про- фессиональным риском для работающих на шахтах. 5) $50,000? Я не знаю. Я всего лишь осмелился высказать свою догадку. 6) Неудивительно, что в Сименс Никс- дорф никто не хочет рисковать, когда компания снова могла бы приносить прибыль. 7) Химикаты, которые находятся в краске, могут быть опасными для здоровья. 8) Очевидно, что быть телохранителем президента - это рискованная работа.
Exercise 40. Using Longman Activator Dictionary or any other English Dictionary find out the differ- ences in the meaning and usage of the following synonyms:
danger of death or serious harm: danger, risk, hazard, peril; a possibility that something bad might happen: risk, danger, threat, hazard; to be likely to be dangerous to people or things: be a danger to some- body/something, pose a threat, threaten, be a menace, be a hazard, a fire risk/health risk, death trap. Dictionary phrases: attempt/effort to persuade sb easily persuaded little/a lot of/no persuading persuade sb (that) persuade sb into doing sth persuade sb of sth persuade sb to do sth try/manage/fail to persuade sb gentle persuasion of all persuasions of the ... persuasion political/religious persuasion powers of persuasion convince sb (that) convince sb of sth convince sb to do sth carried ... conviction conviction for conviction that deep/strong conviction lacked conviction religious/political etc convictions with/without conviction
Exercise 41. Give the words or word combinations defined as the following:
1) to make someone decide to do something, especially by giving them reasons why they should do it, or asking them many times to do it; 2) the act of persuading someone to do something; 3) to make someone feel certain that something is true; 4) a very strong belief or opinion; 5) a decision in a court of law that someone is guilty of a crime, or the process of proving that someone is guilty.
Exercise 42. Translate the following sentences into Russian paying attention to the words and word combinations in italics:
1) As a result, she persuaded Jeff to seek professional counselling. 2) In response, the chief executive needs to establish a clear vision and persuade the top team to accept that vision. 3) Incidentally, how did you persuade Michael Heseltine to write it for you? 4) It is difficult to persuade the Court of Appeal to alter a finding of direct fact by the trial judge. 5) It will persuade our big men to turn honest after elections and trust to the mercy of the jury. 6) Some patients report troubles persuading their managed-care health plans to pro- vide cutting-edge care. 7) After a little gentle persuasion, Debbie agreed to let us in. 8) It had taken a great deal of persuasion to get him to accept. 9) The Republican leader used every means of persuasion to get senators to vote against the bill. 10) Until the law was passed, the agency could only use gentle persuasion to get industries to reduce waste. 11) For Athenian citizens at least, theirs was a society governed by persuasion and con- sensus as opposed to force and coercion. 12) We are young and old, black and white, from every socioeconomic class and political persuasion. 13) How many more deaths will it take to convince the authorities of the need to test drugs more thoroughly? 14) Our new policy on tax reform will certainly help the economy. The only problem will be convincing the voters. 15) Another passenger convinced her to leave the plane, which was quickly fill- ing with a choking smoke. 16) But the result has convinced financial markets that the day of the euro is postponed. 17) The students possess the conviction that they can make a difference to their community. 18) 'No,' she said, without conviction. 19) They had no pre- vious convictions. 20) Applicants are checked for criminal convictions. 21) He sells his company and he sells himself marketing his own deeply held convictions. 22) It does not follow that increases in crime accompanied by increased numbers of convictions neces- sarily entails more people being incarcerated. 23) Then, with more conviction, she pro- nounced my name.
Exercise 43. Translate the following sentences into English using the active vocabulary:
1) Не позволяй уговорить себя покупать вещи, которые ты не хочешь. 2) Лео не согласится, несмотря на все наши усилия убедить его. 3) Его было достаточно легко убедить. 4) МакФедден должен убедить присяжных в ее невиновности. 5) После этой аварии правительству будет трудно убедить людей, что ядерные электростанции безопасны. 6) В конце концов, он смог убедить меня, что эти до- кументы были подлинными. 7) Я попытался уговорить его бывшую девушку пого- ворить с ним, но она отказалась. 8) Магваейр сказал, что критика в средствах массовой информации не убеждает его. 9) Она использовала свое умение убеж- дать, чтобы уверить Тило, что это именно то, что нужно сделать. 10) Ее аргумен- ты никого не убедили, но изменения были внесены. 11) Бейкер должен был убе- дить присяжных, что его клиента не было рядом с местом убийства. 12) Прави- тельство пытается убедить общественность, что оно борется с коррупцией. 13) Я не помню, что он сказал, чтобы убедить меня, но я подчинился его требованию. 14) В конце она убедила присяжных в своей невиновности. 15) Ей стоило большо- го труда, говорить так, чтобы быть очень убедительной. 16) Он смог с уверенно- стью сказать, что он изменился. 17) Это был ее третий приговор за кражу. 18) У американцев была убежденность, что любой может стать богатым, если он будет усердно работать. 19) Суд над Джимми Малоном и признание его виновным заня- ли три месяца. 20) До сих пор у него было только одно небольшое осуждение за воровство в магазине, и он был уверен, что этим не воспользуются против него.
Exercise 44. Paraphrase the following sentences using active vocabulary:
1) Divorce seems to be an occupational risk for politicians. 2) Ice on the road is a ma- jor danger at this time of the year. 3) All of us knew that the expedition was likely to be ex- tremely dangerous. 4) We need people with talent, whatever their political views. 5) The fate of the bill in Congress will depend on Brady's eloquence. 6) They have a deep belief that marriage is for life. 7) It was a reasonable explanation, but his voice lacked cogency.
Exercise 45. Using Longman Activator Dictionary or any other English Dictionary find out the differ- ences in the meaning and usage of the following synonyms:
to persuade someone to do something: persuade, persuasion, get somebody to do something, influence, encourage, talk somebody into, put somebody up to; to persuade someone that something is true, right, or good: convince, persuade, satisfy, win somebody over, bring/talk somebody round, convert, win hearts and minds; to persuade someone not to do something: persuade somebody not to do some- thing, talk somebody out of, discourage, put off, deter. Dictionary phrases: classification scheme in the scheme of things pension scheme pilot scheme scheme for scheme to do sth
Exercise 46. Give the words or word combinations defined as the following:
1) an official plan that is intended to help people in some way, for example by pro- viding education or training; 2) something that is done on a small scale in order to see if it is successful enough to be done on a larger scale; 3) a clever plan, especially to do something that is bad or illegal - used in order to show disapproval; 4) a system that you use to organize information, ideas etc; 5) to secretly make clever and dishonest plans to get or achieve something.
Exercise 47. Translate the following sentences into Russian paying attention to the words and word combinations in italics:
1) The money will be used for teacher training schemes. 2) Easy payment schemes are often possible and for the unemployed or those in receipt of benefits col- leges often waive tuition fees. 3) I do volunteer work for a victim support scheme. 4) In 1981 a £30 million government scheme was launched to encourage industry to switch from oil and gas to coal-fired boilers. 5) This chapter considers each of these compo- nents of a classification scheme in turn. 6) Tony Prior, Prior Harwin's chairman, then proposed a scheme to save both the company and investors' funds. 7) As the King got older, he became convinced that his family were scheming against him. 8) Behind the scenes, a small group was scheming to remove the Chairman from office. 9) But this one, this Donald, he measured you, he was cold and narrow, and he schemed. 10) He served him well by telling him the truth and by refusing to scheme against him. Exercise 48. Translate the following sentences into English using the active vocabulary:
1) Пилотная программа оказалась очень успешной. 2) В нескольких органи- зациях существуют программы, которые помогают женщинам найти работу после того, как их дети начинают ходить в школу. 3) Правительственная программа по обучению молодежи вскоре столкнулась с проблемами. 4) Янг придумал махина- цию, как получать деньги по фальшивым чекам. 5) В будущем году в программу будут внесены изменения, которые увеличат ее масштаб. 6) Она замыслила убить его ядом. 7) Он почувствовал, что люди плетут интриги против него и со- звал экстренное совещание. 8) Она просто лживая, маленькая интриганка. 9) Вопреки правилам соревнования, Ник плел интриги, чтобы выиграть.
Exercise 49. Using Longman Activator Dictionary or any other English Dictionary find out the differ- ences in the meaning and usage of the following synonyms:
a plan to do something: plan, plan of action/game plan, strategy, programme, pol- icy, scheme, budget, blueprint; a plan to do something bad: plot, conspiracy, scheme, intrigue. Dictionary phrases: commit adultery commit ... crimes commit murder/rape/arson etc commit sb to doing sth commit sb to sth commit sth to memory commit sth to paper commit sth to sth commit suicide commit to commit yourself commit yourself to (doing) sth were committed for trial commitment to family commitments make ... commitment acute pain acute sense of
Exercise 50. Give the words or word combinations defined as the following:
1) to do something wrong or illegal; 2) to give someone your love or support in a serious and permanent way; 3) to decide to use money, time, people etc for a particular purpose; 4) to send someone to be tried in a court of law to order someone to be put in a hospital or prison; 5) to learn something so that you remember it; 6) to write some- thing down; 7) a promise to do something or to behave in a particular way; 8) the hard work and loyalty that someone gives to an organization, activity etc; 9) an amount of money that you have to pay regularly; 10) very strong (feeling)
Exercise 51. Translate the following sentences into Russian paying attention to the words and word combinations in italics: 1) Most violent crimes are committed by young men under the age of 25. 2) She later claimed that she did not realize she was committing an offense. 3) The murder must have been committed between 7 and 10pm. 4) The state of Florida will commit $58 million for a new research facility. 5) Fernando wasn't married but he was commit- ted. 6) What he ought to be sorry about is the crime Archer committed. 7) What is the price tag for keeping decent, nonviolent people from having to commit the very act that Davis committed? 8) Lawrence promised full commitment in his drive to make Santa Barbara College the most successful school in the region. 9) Many parents do not get involved in schools because they have too many other commitments. 10) Marriage, ideally, is a lifelong commitment. 11) Thanks to your energy and commitment, the fund- raiser was a great success. 12) The American adviser expressed America's commit- ment to Africa's economic development. 13) The peace talks ended with smiles and handshakes, but no commitment. 14) One saw rescue from chaos through engagement with and commitment to life's processes. 15) Organizational commitment would not ap- pear to be left to chance in many cases. 16) She also brings compassion for people and a commitment to nursing, together with nursing knowledge and skills. 17) Some managers are excellent leaders-they know instinctively how to engender enthusiasm and commitment for a project. 18) De Tocqueville was an acute observer of American ways. 19) Nowhere is the problem more acute than Los Angeles County, where gang- related homicide is on the increase. 20) Patients suffering from acute depression may well need medication. 21) Solving the problem will require acute perception and subtle communication. 22) Boston employers are facing an acute labour shortage with poten- tially serious consequences for economic growth. 23) I suffered a dislocation as acute as when I arrived in this country. 24) The more serious effects include acute confu- sional states, tachycardia, urinary retention, and aggravation of glaucoma. 25) The problem is less acute with phrases and sentences because there the speaker or writer is more fully on his own. 26) There are no studies on the effect of acute alcohol intake on gastric secretion in the chronic alcoholic patient.
Exercise 52. Translate the following sentences into English using the active vocabulary:
1) Женщины совершают меньше преступлений, чем мужчины. 2) Бреди со- вершил серию зверских убийств. 3) То, что мы с ними встретимся, ни к чему нас не обязывает. 4) Я принял на себя обязательство, и пути назад не было. 5) Анна хочет выйти замуж, а Боб не уверен, хочет ли он связывать себя. 6) Он еще не выбрал ни одного кандидата. 7) Судья приговорил его к шести месяцам тюрьмы. 8) Детективы считают, что преступление было совершено около 7.30 вечера. 9) Сейчас уже кажется вероятным, что Мейсона посадили в тюрьму за преступле- ние, которое он никогда не совершал. 10) И когда священник пришел, чтобы пре- дать тело бедного старого Эдди огню, Дайсон почувствовал что-то еще. 11) Но она больше не принадлежала этому месту. 12) Вы готовы принять на себя долго- срочное обязательство? 13) На меня произвели впечатление энергия и предан- ность делу, которую показали игроки. 14) Это заочная программа, но она все рав- но потребует много времени. 15) Страна надеется получить помощь в размере 25 млн долларов. 16) У губернатора есть важная обязанность – создавать рабочие места в своем штате. 17) Организация приняла на себя обязательство посадить 5 000 деревьев в Сан-Франциско. 18) Твоя преданность этому проекту очень це- нится руководством. 19) У маленьких детей особенно острое обоняние. 20) В Сан- Диего остро чувствовалась нехватка квалифицированных рабочих. 21) Пациентам с острой болью в нижней части спины хорошо помогает постельный режим и бо- леутоляющие лекарства. 22) Ее увезли в больницу с острым приступом аппенди- цита. 23) Влияние проблемы особенно остро ощущается в Новой Англии. 24) Там острая нехватка пищи и медицинского оборудования. 25) Книга Симмонса пред- ставляет собой проницательный анализ американской истории.
Exercise 53. Paraphrase the following sentences using active vocabulary:
1) Adult literacy plans have been run with great success in the inner cities. 2) He's always coming up with these dumb ideas for making money that just land us in trouble. 3) He has clearly declared his government to continuing down the path of economic re- form. 4) A lot of money has been spent on this project. 5) The two men were trialed at Bristol Crown Court. 6) Will the job fit in with your family obligations? 7) Her devotion to work is beyond question. 8) I had a lot of loans. 9) The housing shortage is more seri- ous than first thought. 10) Simon's vague manner concealed a sharp mind.
Exercise 54. Using Longman Activator Dictionary or any other English Dictionary find out the differ- ences in the meaning and usage of the following synonyms:
to do something that is a crime: commit, break the law, get into trouble, turn to crime, have a criminal record; to do something that is bad or wrong: be up to, get up to, commit, indulge in, stoop to; to do something that is illegal: break the law, commit, contravene, break the rules, infringe; to learn something so that you can remember it exactly: learn, memorize, commit something to memory; to promise something: promise, assure, give somebody your word, swear, vow, guarantee, commit to, pledge; when a situation, problem accident etc is bad: serious, bad, grave, critical, desper- ate, acute, grim, be no laughing matter, be a matter of life and death/be a matter of life or death, be no joke. Dictionary phrases: appeal for appeal to appeal to sb to do sth launched an appeal lodged an appeal made ... appeal on appeal right of appeal sex appeal wide appeal appealing look/expression/voice etc find ... appealing
Exercise 55. Give the words or word combinations defined as the following:
1) an urgent request for something important; 2) an attempt to persuade people to give money in order to help people who need something; 3) a formal request to a court or to someone in authority asking for a decision to be changed; 4) a quality that makes people like something or someone; 5) being attractive; 6) to make a serious public re- quest for help, money, information etc; 7) to make a formal request to a court or some- one in authority asking for a decision to be changed; 8) to try to persuade someone to do something by reminding them that it is a good or fair thing to do; 9) attractive or in- teresting; 10) a look etc that shows that someone wants help or sympathy; 11) form to speak to someone directly; 12) to make a formal speech to a large group of people; 13) to make a formal request, usually written, for something such as a job, a place in a uni- versity, or permission to do something; 14) to try to get help, advice, or sympathy from someone; 15) to ask for information or advice from someone because it is their job to know something; 16) to discuss something with someone so that you can make a deci- sion together.
Exercise 56. Translate the following sentences into Russian paying attention to the words and word combinations in italics:
1) The police have issued a new appeal for information. 2) She's definitely got sex appeal. 3) Dozens of relief agencies have responded to the drought-stricken country's ap- peal. 4) Much of Corfu's appeal lies in its lively night life. 5) The film is flawed, although it has a certain nostalgic appeal. 6) The war continues as a fresh UN appeal for a ceasefire has been rejected. 7) While animation has universal appeal, audiences have become in- creasingly insistent on high standards. 8) Few would argue the sheer appeal of Adams's images; they are, by any standard, beautiful things. 9) It has a glowing global appeal. 10) There is, it must be said, a strong kitsch appeal to the supermodels' star status. 11) Church and community leaders have appealed for calm. 12) The police have appealed to anyone with information to come forward and talk to them. 13) Appealing to the referee does not often result in a decision being changed. 14) You could always try appealing to his better nature.15) The Red Cross is appealing for donations of food and clothing follow- ing the earthquake. 16) Getting that information released could also mean appealing to the highest courts. 17) He appealed to the army, still largely loyal to the Shah. 18) 'Are you sure it's okay?' she said with an appealing smile. 19) Although a warmer climate may sound appealing, the effects of the heat can be difficult to cope with. 20) Both cities have a wealth of attractions that make them appealing. 21) He decided to follow the example of his one-time political mentor, Nixon, and make himself a more appealing candidate. 22) A green salad can be enhanced by primrose and violet heads, and they make appealing decorations for a cake. 23) Suzanne turned to address the man asking the question. 24) The article addresses the problems of malnutrition in the state. 25) Three Republican candidates addressed a group of 500 senior citizens concerning tax cuts. 26) How many jobs had you applied for before you were offered this one? 27) Before making any changes, consult your family to find out which activities are most important to them. 28) Before starting any exercise program, you should consult your doctor. 29) I want to consult my lawyer before I say anything. 30) If your memory problems do not improve, consult your physician. 31) Tonight the President will consult his military observers about the likelihood of an attack. 32) We've consulted with several engineers about the best way to support the bridge.
Exercise 57. Translate the following sentences into English using the active vocabulary:
1) Все организации, которых это касалось, послали срочные обращения к правительству с просьбой о дополнительном финансировании. 2) Семья девочки выступила с публичным призывом помочь поймать и осудить ее убийцу. 3) Публичное обращение почти достигло своей цели – собрать 100 000 фунтов. 4) Больница выступила с обращением собрать денег на новое оборудование. 5) Они решили, что только обращение в Европейский суд по правам человека может спасти его. 6) После аппеляции приговор был уменьшен до трех лет. 7) Все пре- ступники имеют право на аппеляцию. 8) Он подал аппеляцию с просьбой изме- нить размер штрафа. 9) Эта программа очень многим понравилась. 10) Финк с красноречием писал о привлекательности еврейской веры для нее. 11) Фермеры обратились к правительству за помощью. 12) Она не довольна решением и пла- нирует подать аппеляцию. 13) Мне действительно нравится идея поработать за границей. 14) Эти картины не трогают меня. 15) Оратор обратился к шахтерам с просьбой проголосовать за их союз. 16) Она трогательно посмотрела на Била. 17) Согласно журналу «Лайф», машины с мягкими гладкими формами считаются более привлекательными для женщин. 18) Книги Дэвиса – привлекательная смесь мудрости и остроумия. 19) Это ужасно сложно создать действительно при- влекательную рекламу. 20) Она повернулась, чтобы обратиться к мужчине слева. 21) Теперь Марлоу взялся за задание найти комнату. 22) Вам придется направить Ваш комментарий в наш головной офис. 23) Он обратился к аудитории, состоя- щей из 10000 приверженцев. 24) К президенту следует обращаться «Мистер Пре- зидент». 25) Я подала документы в четыре университета, и меня везде приняли. 26) Я не знаю, к кому обратиться. 27) Правительство Намибии обратилось к Юж- ной Африке за помощью. 28) Если симптомы не пройдут, проконсультируйтесь со своим доктором. 29) Все большее количество людей обращаются к своим бухгал- терам по поводу законов о налогах. 30) Мне нужно посоветоваться с моим адво- катом. 31) Я не могу поверить, что ты продал машину, даже не посоветовавшись со мной! 32) Президент посоветовался с европейскими лидерами перед тем, как начать действовать.
Exercise 58. Paraphrase the following sentences using active vocabulary:
1) What is the particular attraction of this island? 2) The film is particularly interest- ing for young audiences. 3) The city offers an attractive combination of sporting and cul- tural events. 4) It creates an atmosphere which visitors find so attractive. 5) Having someone to do all my cleaning for me was a wonderful prospect.
Exercise 59. Using Longman Activator Dictionary or any other English Dictionary find out the differ- ences in the meaning and usage of the following synonyms:
a statement, letter, message etc in which you ask for something: request, demand, claim, petition, application, appeal, approach, plea; something that attracts people: attraction, appeal, the lure of something, tempta- tion, charm; to ask for help or kindness: ask a favour, turn to, call on, appeal; to like something: like, be into, be fond of, be keen on, appeal to, go down well, be to your liking. Dictionary phrases: endure doing sth beyond ... powers of endurance endurance sports/training physical/mental endurance test of endurance contents contents insurance contents of contents page fat/protein/alcohol etc content table of contents
Exercise 60. Give the words or word combinations defined as the following:
1) to be in a difficult or painful situation for a long time without complaining; 2) to remain alive or continue to exist for a long time; 3) the ability to continue doing some- thing difficult or painful over a long period of time; 4) continuing for a very long time; 5) the things that are inside a box, bag, room etc; 6) insurance for things such as furni- ture that you have in your house; 7) the things that are written in a letter, book etc; 8) a list at the beginning of a document that shows the different parts into which it is divided; 9) the amount of a substance that is contained in something, especially food or drink; 10) happy and satisfied; 11) a feeling of quiet happiness and satisfaction; 12) to do something as much as you want; 13) to do or have something that is not what you really wanted, but is still satisfactory; 14) to make someone feel happy and satisfied; 15) happy and satisfied because your life is good.
Exercise 61. Translate the following sentences into Russian paying attention to the words and word combinations in italics:
1) He can't endure being apart from me. 2) She endured a barrage of open abuse and racism during her time at college. 3) A pied-piper's trail of opportunity discarded, needless abasement endured, and a grievous ransom paid in blood and treasure. 4) It was slavery in all but name, and names meant little to those who had to endure it. 5) Neither pope nor president can long endure without such cleansing. 6) None of these authors focuses on why marriage, having endured so long, is now in such a mess. 7) Working-class women who endured hardship and self-sacrifice and survived with something of themselves still intact. 8) The expeditions behind enemy lines were a tremendous test of one's endurance and nerves. 9) The triathlon is the ultimate endur- ance test. 10) And rowing is ideal for building stamina and endurance. 11) At the end, all women were checked for changes in endurance and strength. 12) Most of us with children can understand the frustration of a parent, driven beyond endurance, who hits out. 13) Normality should be our aim too, but spartan endurance in the face of pain is not the answer. 14) Cartoons have a universal and enduring appeal. 15) My most en- during memory of my father is watching him clean his rifle. 16) Both are parodies of seminal religious figures with vast and enduring ideological legacies. 17) His energetic commitment to the idea of openness and cutting through bureaucracy to give employ- ees more responsibility will be an enduring legacy. 18) It was the first image William ever had of rats, and an enduring one. 19) Many enduring ballets have been inspired by stories from world literature. 20) Pieces which have proved to be of enduring worth have passed from special conference song books into collections with a wider circula- tion. 21) The program automatically creates a table of contents. 22) The content of the media course includes scripting, editing and camera work. 23) The software, designed for children, has good graphics and animation that doesn't overwhelm the content. 24) Entrance requirement: First or Second Class Honours in mathematics, or another science with substantial mathematical content. 25) The content may be too trivial or too deep for the group, causing embarrassment to the teacher. 26) The content of milk fat is not less than 8.5 percent; of Sugar, about 44 percent. 27) The content of this docu- ment will be similar to the information listed in table 4.2. 28) At the moment my mother seems content to take things slowly. 29) He rarely talked about his own work, and was content to listen to the experiences of others. 30) He was a strong, vital man, success- ful and content with his life. 31) The baby sat on its mother's lap, perfectly content. 32) We were perfectly content to go on walking until it got dark. 33) He had got under her skin, and after half an hour she went home alone, not content with second-best. 34) Mr Lal has been asking for more responsibility, but has had to content himself with a minor managerial post. 35) Corbett could scarcely understand some of the accents and contented himself with gazing around. 36) Jones, shoulders hunched against the numbing cold, contented himself with a quiet display. 37) I felt warm, cosy and con- tented. 38) They lapsed into a contented silence. 39) I'm pretty contented now. 40) We spent ten contented years together. 41) All are contented, happy, fit and well. 42) Here, in highly compelling fashion, the social convenience of the contented replaces the clearly visible reality. 43) It crouched there, as snug as a contented cat, catching the sunshine full on its face. 44) They sat in silence, eating, drinking, two amiable and con- tented men. 45) William realised that he should feel contented with his lot, but he was not. 46) With a contented sigh, he lost himself in a colourful reverie of big business deals and boardroom power games.
Exercise 62. Translate the following sentences into English using the active vocabulary:
1) Казалось невозможным, что кто-то может выдержать такую боль. 2) Мно- гим больным раком приходится терпеть сильные боли. 3) Скотт оставался попу- лярным и после своей смерти в 1832 году. 4) Она выдержала десять лет болез- ненных операций на спину. 5) Они потерялись в горах на десять дней, вытерпев голод, жажду и сильный холод. 6) В конце концов, пришел день, когда они не мог- ли уже больше терпеть. 7) Это было невыносимо для нее. 8) Марафон – это тест на выносливость. 9) Плавание помогает увеличивать силу и выносливость. 10) Народ проявил удивительную храбрость, терпение, выносливость за долгие годы войны. 11) Дружеские отношения, которые у нее сложились в школе, оказа- лись самыми прочными. 12) Таможенник провел досмотр содержимого его порт- феля. 13) Почти все содержимое галереи было повреждено во время пожара. 14) Она сохранила содержание письма в секрете. 15) Он бросил взгляд на оглав- ление. 16) В каштанах высокое содержание воды. 17) Он не смог предоставить копию доклада, но кратко обрисовал его содержание. 18) Люди обращают столько же внимания на голос, сколько и на содержание речи. 19) Она тихо сидела и удовлетворенно смотрела, как он работает. 20) Казалось, он был вполне доволен тем, что большую часть выступления сделал Стив. 21) Доктор Белсон был более чем доволен тем, что они имеют дело со всеми возникающими трудностями. 22) Недовольная своей новой машиной, Селина теперь хочет мотоцикл. 23) Ка- жется, что Карла вполне довольна своей жизнью. 24) Она нашла убежище в биб- лиотеке, где она могла вволю почитать. 25) Меня больше не удовлетворяла жизнь, которой я был доволен до сих пор. 26) Он довольно улыбался. 27) Из без- домного умирающего от голода животного он превратился в домашнего доволь- ного кота. 28) Казалось, что с годами он становился все более удовлетворенным.
Exercise 63. Paraphrase the following sentences using active vocabulary: 1) The people in this country have sustained almost a decade of economic hard- ship. 2) It was unbearable for them. 3) As soon as you set a limit to your stamina, you are lost. 4) His childhood experiences had a lasting influence on his work. 5) Negotia- tors are working toward establishing a permanent peace in the region. 6) Many of our decisions will have lasting practical implications of what could be called a moral sort. 7) Many of the essays are political in sense. 8) Andy was a good husband, and Nicky was clearly very happy and satisfied. 9) We'll be satisfied with a respectable result in tomorrow's match. 10) All he needs is a good book to read and he is quite happy.
Exercise 64. Using Longman Activator Dictionary or any other English Dictionary find out the differ- ences in the meaning and usage of the following synonyms:
to suffer: suffer, endure, go through, undergo, be subjected to, be in the grip of, be in the throes of; continuing for a long time: long, lengthy, long-running, long-standing, lasting, life- long, prolonged, lingering, enduring, abiding, chronic; feeling happy: happy, cheerful, be in a good mood, content, cheery; when you have what you want in your life, your job etc: satisfied, content, fulfilled; not satisfied: not satisfied, not be happy/be unhappy, be fed up, displeased, not content, disgruntled; happy most of the time: happy, cheerful, contented, have a happy/cheerful/sunny disposition, jolly.
Exercise 65. Make up your own sentences using words and word combinations of the active vocabulary.
Exercise 66. Comment on the following proverbs using words and word combinations of the active vo- cabulary.
1) No man is content with his lot. 2) Criminals often return to the scene of the crime. 3) Delays are dangerous. 4) He knows best what good is that has endured evil. 5) He that would have eggs must endure the cackling of hens. 6) We are all slaves of opinion. 7) What can’t be cured, must be endured. 8) Little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
Dictionary phrases: dim recollection/awareness etc in the dim and distant past take a dim view of sth fold (sth) away/up/down etc fold ... in half fold sb in your arms fold sth in fold sth in sth fold sth over/under/down etc fold your arms
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