Chapter four

K. Grahame THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS

Chapter one

1. Find the following words and expressions in the text, translate them into Russian,

reproduce the situations in which they are used in the text:

· it is small wonder p. 43

· to find oneself doing smth p.44

· to arrive at one's destination p.48

· smth is (not) worth doing p.50

· to trust smb

· to drop the subject p.52

· to take to smth p.55

· had better do smth pp.56, 59

2. Find the definitions of the following adjectives in the Eng-Eng dictionary:

· contemptuous p.44 (look, remark, manner)

· funny p.53 (noise, thing, sort of person)

· jealous p.57 (be jealous of, a jealous husband)

3. Get ready to read aloud and translate a passage beginning on p.45 with the
words "Never in his life... "and ending on p.46 with the words "...to be insatiable sea"

4. Think over your answers to the following questions. Try to use the above
vocabulary in your answers:

1. Under what circumstances did the two future friends meet?

2. Was the Rat content with his life?

3. Do you think the Mole was justified in calling the Rat "Ratty, my
generous friend"?

Chapter two

1. Find the following words and expressions in the text, translate them into Russian reproduce the situations in which they are used in the text:

· to be no poet p.65

· can't help doing smth p.70

· to stick to smb, to smth p. 70

· to take smth for granted p. 71

· to keep smb company p.72

· to do one's (fair) share by a friend p. 73

2. Find the definitions of the following adjectives in the Eng-Eng dictionary:

· good-natured p. 65 (of people)

· good-tempered p. 65 (of people)

· affectionate p. 66 (of people)

· boastful p. 66 (of a person or his words)

· conceited p. 66 (be conceited)

· inexperienced p. 71 (of people)

3. Get ready to read aloud and translate a passage beginning on p.73 with the

words "After so much open air... " and ending on p.74 with the words "...of house-keeping at

home".

4. Think over your answers to the following questions. Try to use the above vocabulary in your answers:

1. Do you think the Rat gave an accurate description of the Toad's nature?

2. How did it happen that the Mole let himself be carried away by Toad's adventurous

3. plan?

4. What qualities did the three friends display during the two-day trip?

5. What do you think was really Toad's motto in life?

Chapter three

1. Find the following words and expressions in the text, translate them into Russian reproduce the situations in which they are used in the text:

· to be content with smth p.64

· to do some jobs (things) about the house p.85

· to drop in for a chat p.85

· to be fun and exciting p.88

2. Find the definitions of the following adjectives in the Eng-Eng dictionary:

· weary p.96 (smile, weather, day; to be weary)

· dull-witted p.99 (of people)

· to be missing

· to keep smb from smth (from doing smth)

· to hurt (smb) p.98

· to come across smb, smth p. 102

3. Choose a passage of about 20 lines and learn it by heart.

4. Think over your answers to the following questions. Try to use the above
vocabulary in your answers:

1. What were the animals busy with in the winter time?

2. What was the Mole's experience of the Wild Wood?

3. How did the manful Rat help his "thick-headed" friend?

Chapter four

1. Find the following words and expressions in the text, translate them into Russian
reproduce the situations in which they are used in the text:

· to keep smb, smth warm p. 105

· to tell the truth p. 106

· to resume smth p. 108

· to sit up late p. 109

· to make smb do smth p. 111

· to suit smb p.111

· It's time smb did smth p.111

· to be in a fix p.114

· to relay upon smb (to do smth) p. 122

· to be anxious to do smth p.122

2. Find the definitions of the following adjectives in the Eng-Eng dictionary:

· suspicious p.105 (be suspicious, of people)

· plain p. 107 (food, dress)

· decent p. 109 (people, behaviour, clothes)

2. Learn by heart a passage on page 107 beginning with the words: "A couple of high-
backed settles... " and ending with the words: "... and played over everything without
distinction "

3. Think over your answers to the following questions. Try to use the above
vocabulary in your answers:

1. What sort of animal did the "solitary grey" Badger turn out to be?

2. Why did the three friends find it necessary to take Toad seriously in hand
and who suggested doing it?

3. Would you agree that though the Badger hated Society he was a good
host?

4. What lesson did the Mole learn from his dangerous adventure?

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